ADEDOTUN BAMITEKO
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Efficient Quantity Surveyor known for productivity and ability to complete tasks with precision. Specialized in cost control, risk management, and contract negotiation, capable of navigating complex projects to successful completion. Strong in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, ensuring seamless collaboration across all levels of construction projects.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Designer and Estimator
Vilno group
Sydney, New South Wales
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Developed and implemented innovative design solutions to complex user interface problems.
- Worked with the development team to ensure a smooth transition from concept to production-ready assets.
- Created high quality visual designs that are both aesthetically pleasing and intuitive for users.
- Analyzed customer feedbacks to identify areas of improvement within existing designs.
- Ensured compliance with accessibility regulations when designing user interfaces.
- Reviews and analyses plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
- Develops quantity takeoffs from blueprints and drawings using computer-aided design systems or manual calculations.
- Advises management regarding cost savings opportunities throughout the course of a project.
- Analyzed blueprints and other documents to prepare time, cost and labor estimates.
- Established cost monitoring procedures and reporting systems.
Quantity Surveyor and Contract Manager
Federal Inland Revenue Service
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Developed cost information documents, such as bill of quantities, condition of contracts, and forms of tenders.
- Account and change management.
- Prepared, assessed, and established various claims associated with tax depreciation schedules and capital allowances.
- Liaised with architects, engineers, and other professionals to achieve project goals and objectives.
- Controlled department expenditure and prepared budgets.
- Assisted management and procurement of all service and preventative maintenance contracts and agreements.
- Scheduled, tracked, and ensured efficient and effective use of maintenance resources to perform preventative and corrective maintenance.
- Meet monthly with the finance office and view all capital project-related invoices to ensure we are on track and avoid budget discrepancies.
- Ensured accurate and timely completion of project documentation for financial and regulatory purposes.
- Conducted detailed cost analysis and estimations for construction projects to ensure budget adherence.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and other construction professionals to optimize project costs.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with clients, contractors, and team members, ensuring smooth project execution.
- Led workshops and meetings with project teams and stakeholders to align on cost management strategies.
- Utilized specialized software for quantity surveying and cost estimation to enhance accuracy.
- Negotiated and analyzed costs for tenders and contracts with subcontractors and suppliers.
- Assessed and monitored the progress of construction projects to ensure work completed as per contractual requirements.
- Negotiated and reviewed contracts, rates and terms with current facilities and suppliers.
- Created and implemented administrative processes and procedures to prioritize job tasks and establish personnel responsibilities.
- Coordinated and conducted classes to teach procedures to new staff members.
- Developed standard operating procedures related to contract management activities.
Quantity Surveyor
Projects Costs Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
11.2015 - 11.2019
- Developed preliminary cost estimates for building, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering projects.
- Prepared valuation reports and financial statements of accounts on properties.
- Prepared bills of quantities, material schedules, and other tender documents for tendering purposes.
- Examined and checked tenders, and reported on the most suitable tender that provided the client with the best value for money.
- Prepared and submitted cost estimates for various contracts in accordance with industry standards.
- Provided technical advice and support on all contract related matters.
- Negotiated tenders and subcontracts with suppliers, contractors and clients.
- Analyzed financial data including cash flows, budgets, forecasts, invoices to evaluate performance against agreed targets.
- Monitored changes in legislation which may affect costing decisions or contractual obligations.
- Attended meetings with clients, contractors and other stakeholders to discuss cost plans and review progress reports.
- Compiled monthly reports outlining costs incurred, projected spend and any variances from the original budget plan.
- Resolved disputes between parties by negotiating fair settlements based on legal requirements.
- Created detailed schedules for payments to subcontractors based upon completion of specific milestones.
- Drafted contracts between clients, suppliers and contractors in line with company policies.
- Visited construction sites to gather information regarding access, drainage, topography and utilities availability affecting contract negotiations.
- Communicated with contractors and subcontractors on behalf of developer clients to evaluate quality of contract pricing negotiations and report findings to company executives..
- Negotiated final accounts post-completion, accounting for variances between projections and actual costs to obtain agreement regarding payments required to settle accounts.
- Verified contractor invoice charges against original project contracts and communicated with contractors to clarify discrepancies.
- Produced summary and itemized expense reports for monthly presentation to clients, updating clients on project cost projection and rate of progress.
- Responded to post-contract cost variances with appropriate change control processes to maintain on-schedule contract progress.
- Implemented cost validation processes to effectively manage cost auditing and validation.
- Supported change order and claims review, comparing proposals against contractual obligations and advising on entitlements and other relevant factors.
- Prepared tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities, and other documentation.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and other construction professionals to optimize project costs.
- Managed project costs from initial calculations to final figures, minimizing expenses where possible.
- Utilized specialized software for quantity surveying and cost estimation to enhance accuracy.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with clients, contractors, and team members, ensuring smooth project execution.
- Advised on procurement strategy, optimizing cost and quality of materials and labor.
- Negotiated and analyzed costs for tenders and contracts with subcontractors and suppliers.
- Maintained confidentiality of client and prospective client information, protecting individual interests and business partnerships.
- Analyzed project mandatories, scope and available resources to devise timelines and communicate with client on deliverable deadlines.
- Consulted with clients, vendors or architects to make estimates and resolve conflicts.
- Determined project scope, boundaries, time frame and possible complications to produce accurate estimates.
- Prepared expenditure statements and budget documentation during project execution.
- Assessed cost-effectiveness of products or services, tracking costs relative to bids as work progressed.
Education
Masters - Construction Project Mgt And Property Development
University of New South Wales
Kensington, NSW11-2024
Masters - Construction Project Management
University of Ibadan
10-2018
Bachelor - Quantity Surveying
Federal University of Technology, Akure
04-2014
Skills
- Estimating and cost planning
- Property valuation and performance analysis
- Risk assessment and business analysis
- Change and Account management
- General procurement advice
- Tax depreciation
- Cost X and Microsoft project proficient
- Financial Analysis
- Project management
- Report writing
- Finance and business oriented
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Project Coordination
- Construction safety
- Customer Relationship Management
- Contract Management
Affiliations
- Member (CQS), Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.
- Member (RQS), Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.
Extracurricular Activities
Career Discovering Mentoring Program, 2023.
As part of the UNSW career discovery mentoring program, I engaged in pre-program training; identified mentoring objectives and formulated a mentoring schedule in collaboration with the mentor; engaged in five hours of meetings with the mentor; completed career development learning; and maintained a reflective journal and presented a reflective letter to the mentor.
UNSW Leadership Foundation, 2023.
As a potential leader who wanted to start their leadership development journey in a role such as a peer mentor, club/society executive, student representative council member or faculty ambassador, take up leadership position at professional level or politically.
Australia Industry Experience Program, 2023.
Participant, Worked with a team as resource manager in planning resource allocation and maximizing company's resources for Digital marketing company to help the company acquire high-quality lead vis-a-vis attract clients.
Certification
SAP Proficiency certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Designer and Estimator
Vilno group
04.2023 - 04.2024
Quantity Surveyor and Contract Manager
Federal Inland Revenue Service
01.2020 - 12.2023
Quantity Surveyor
Projects Costs Limited
11.2015 - 11.2019
Masters - Construction Project Mgt And Property Development
University of New South Wales
Masters - Construction Project Management
University of Ibadan
Bachelor - Quantity Surveying
Federal University of Technology, Akure
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