Loay Salama

Dear Hiring manager,

My Name is Loay Salama, I am writing to you to express my interest in the open position of Quantity Surveyor, I’m A highly efficient, hardworking and talented Quantity Surveyor with civil engineering bachelor degree, I believe I can help making an impact at your organization with the experience and skills I have gained during 9+ years in construction field in GCC and North Africa projects, my professional experience includes quantity estimation and preparing BOQ in early stages of projects. and quantity surveying and client and subcontractors’ invoices / variations for ongoing projects. And I would love the opportunity to use my skills to help the organization grow and prosper. for more details, you can find my resume attached. Sincerely, 

Loay Salama

Senior Quantity Surveyor Engineer                     Architecture & Planning Group – APG (May2023-Present)

      Al-Khobar – KSA.

• Conducting / verification of QS for all construction, and architectural works.
• Review Method of Measurement for BOQ items; Establish master file for quantities and calculation sheets.
• Reviewing / verification of project invoices, claims / VO’s for main contractor and owners. 
• Provide expert QS support, advice, and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from tendering to final account settlement.
• Follow up the project progress, and project cost data to estimate/update the CTC (cost to complete).
• Attendings meetings with project parties to review, discuss and approve the submitted invoices, claims, and variations orders.
• Handle the negotiation process with contractors for any major conflicts and maintain a proper,
• Prepare the needed cost estimating and items and terms breakdown.

• Projects                                               :           Al Rashid Mall  -  Al-Khobar. (432 Million USD)
• Developer                                            :           Danah Real Estate.
• Main Contractor                                 :           Al-Yusra Al-Arabia Contracting Company.
• Design Consultant                               :           DLR Group.
• Supervision Consultant                       :           Architecture & Planning Group – APG.

Senior Quantity Survey Engineer                                                         Cred Developments (Jul2022-May2023)

           New Capital – Egypt.

• Conducting Quantity survey for all structural and architectural works.
• Responsible for issuing, checking and verification of invoices for Client and sub-contractors.
• Preparing and issuing project monthly invoices and variation orders.
• Responsible for on/off-site quantity verifications/confirmation regards to payments.
• Create/maintain updated subcontractor’s log.
• Attending meetings with client/consultant to review/approve the submitted invoices and VO’s.
• Follow up the project progress, and project cost data to estimate/update the CTC (cost to complete).
• Conduct site visits to verify site progress that is reflected in the invoices and attend regular commercial meetings with project parties to discuss projects commercial issues.
• Mentoring/supporting of jr. engineers, fostering their professional growth and development.

• Projects:
  • Castle LandMark Residential       (150 Million USD)
  • Castle Gate Mall                            (50 Million USD)
  • East Side Mall                               (45 Million USD)
  • Comp-16 Mall                               (60 Million USD)

• Developer                                            :           Cred Developments.
• Main Contractor                                 :           MIG – Masrya International Group.
• Architecture Design Consultant          :           HSI - Hany Saad Innovations.
• Structure Design Consultant               :           ACE Moharram Bakhoum.
• Supervision Consultant                       :           EEPM  /  Architecture & Planning Group – APG

Senior Quantity Survey Engineer                                       Dar Al-Alamia Constructions (Jan2021-Jun2022)

   New Cairo – Egypt.

• Quantity surveying for all site ongoing works.
• Responsible for checking and verifications of invoices for Client and sub-contractors.
• Preparation / Updating of projects BOQ including drafting Preambles/General Requirements.
• Responsible for on-site and off-site quantity verifications and confirmation with regards to payments and variation works.
• Prepare and maintain records of all sub-contractor’s agreement and payments.
• Represent the company in meetings with clients/consultants to discuss any technical doubts.
  • Projects                                               :           Sakn Kol Al-Masryeen.
  • Developer                                            :           New Urban Communities Authority
  • Main Contractor                                 :           MIG – Masrya International Group.
  • Consultant                                           :           ECB -ENGINEERING CONSULTING BUREU.

Quantity Survey Engineer                                                         Bahri & Mazroei Group (April2019-Dec2020)

    Abu Dhabi – UAE.

• Quantity surveying.
• Client and subcontractor’s invoices.
• Preparing Materials Technical Submittals.
• Replay to consultant’s comments.
• Attending meetings with consultants to discuss any technical doubts.
• Attending meetings with company owners, project managers and engineers.
• Making quotations and supervising preparing of shop drawings.
• Attending meeting with vendors to discuss technical issues and discuss new products.
• Contacting vendors and following up for any special request from clients.

• Participated Projects                           :           Yas Water’s Edge.            
• Developer                                            :           Aldar Properties
• Consultant                                           :           WS Atkins & Partners Overseas.

QS / Coordination Engineer                                                                  Bahri & Mazroei Group (June2018-Mar2019)

    Abu Dhabi – UAE.

Presales of Lighting Control Systems and coordinate with ongoing structural works

• Design, Estimation & Costing of Lighting Control Systems of +150 projects. 
• Making quotations and supervising preparing of shop drawings.
• Attending meetings with consultants to discuss any technical doubts.
• Attending meeting with vendors to discuss technical issues and discuss new products.
• Preparing Materials Technical Submittals.
• Replay to consultant’s comments.
• Attending meetings with company owners, project managers and engineers.
• Contacting vendors and following up for any special request from clients.

• Design of Lighting Control Systems and coordinate with structural works of:
  - Emaar ACT Towers                         - Abu Dhabi Police Station (Al Marfa)

- Al Reem Twin Towers                     - Abu Dhabi Ladies Club

- Abu Dhabi Ladies Club                    - Shams Reflection Towers A&B

- The Pulse Towers                             - Yas Waters Edge Phase 1 + Phase 2 + Phase 3

Site Civil Engineer                                                                             Khalifa Architects (August2017-May2018)

    New Cairo – Egypt.

• Meeting with customer to discuss their desire and aspirations.
• Execution of Construction and innovation/decoration worksfrom concrete sup-structure to inhabited unit for final customer handover.
• Estimation of building materials.
• Weekly reports of progress with BOQ to the technical office.

Technical Office Structural Engineer                                       Union for Metal Structures (Jan2016-Jul2017)

          10th of Ramadan City – Egypt.

• Design, quantity survey, costing, and prepare shop drawings of Steels structures.
• Overseeing of manufacturing the designed section and inspection shop drawings matching.

Site Civil Engineer                                                  Nawara Group Engineering Consultant (Jul2015-Dec2015)

     New Cairo – Egypt.

• Quantity survey and executing of superstructure residential/commercial buildings:
  • Executing all concrete all structural, and architectural works.
  • All electric fitting works: piping, housing, and wiring, till installation and fixing of all electric devices.

• B.Sc. of Civil Engineering, Higher Technological Institute, Egypt. (December 2015)
• Grade: Good.
• Project: Steel Structure (Suspension Bridge, span of 300m)             Grade: Excellent.

• Construction Management Diploma, Colombia University of New York, USA. (2023 - Ongoing)
• This 5-course specialization will cover the major facets of construction management including project initiation and planning, scheduling techniques and procedures, cost estimating and control, and construction project financials.

1. Construction Project Management                                         Grade : Ongoing.
2. Construction Scheduling                                                        Grade : Ongoing.                    
3. Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control                    Grade : Ongoing.
4. Construction Finance                                                              Grade : Ongoing.
5. The Construction Industry: The Way Forward                      Grade : Ongoing.