Dixon Vadil

• Conduct assessments of homes impacted by the 2021-2022 post-flood events, verifying that completed works are consistent with flood resilience strategies.
• Assessing builder estimates to verify alignment with the home assessment report and recommended flood-resilience methods that maximise value for money.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction rates by promptly addressing inquiries and providing detailed explanations regarding claim decisions.
• Improved claim processing accuracy by adopting a detailed review system and conducting thorough investigations throughout peer and management reviews.
• Escalated complex claims to senior management for further review, ensuring a collaborative approach to decision-making and fair outcomes.
• Streamlined the value for money assessment process for increased efficiency through the development of standardized templates and checklists.

• Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
• Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
• Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Provided support during contract negotiations by supplying detailed analysis of estimate assumptions, clarifications, qualifications, exclusions as well as risk factors assessment.
• Spearheaded training initiatives for junior estimators, sharing industry best practices and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
• Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
• Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
• Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects.

• Reviewing and assessing tender documents and methodologies.
• Developing a thorough understanding of each project and preparing the scope of work and bill of quantities.
• Sourcing subcontractors and suppliers with a high level of capability.
• Carrying out site inspections and liaising with service trade subcontractors to ensure that suppliers have a good understanding of the scope of works and deliverables.
• Partnering closely with Business Development Managers to ensure that client requirements are accurately captured as per tender documentation.
• Collaborating with the Service Delivery Team in creating project budgets and ensuring that the construction key dates are met.
• Presiding over tender reviews: briefing the team (Estimation Manager, GM, Construction and Project Managers) on the nature of the tender and trade coverage and vetting through supplier quotes to ensure the competitiveness of tenders and cost optimisation.
• Liaising with consultants and preparing documents needed in processing ECI.
• Partnering with clients during pre-construction and providing them a full understanding of the project cost, outlining the scope of works and providing a construction schedule.
• Devising strategies and value engineering options on tenders.
• Managing and reviewing tender documentation and collating RFIs, clarifications, and exclusions.
• Maintaining good client relations through effective communications and timely submission of competitive estimates.
• Reporting weekly to the Estimating Manager on tender deliverables and updates on current capacity
• Collaborating with the team and delegate tasks required on the tender documents and returnable.
• Preparing high-level cost plan, outlining the associated cost to the project to suit client requirements.

• Increased project accuracy by diligently reviewing specifications, drawings, and other documentation.
• Streamlined estimation process for faster turnaround times with the implementation of On-screen take off and Quickbid software.
• Enhanced communication between departments by providing detailed cost breakdowns and explanations for project bids.
• Reduced time spent on data entry tasks, implementing an organized system for tracking historical pricing information.
• Preparing plastering, fit-out and refurbishment quotes for residential and commercial projects (new builds, renovations and insurance works.
• Creating budgets including quantity survey/ bill of materials to ensure cost efficiency and savings.
• Assessing and verifying logistic requirements onsite to accurately capture scope of work and costs.
• Proactively engaging clients for feedback on quotes to stay on top of market rates and ensure competitive pricing of tenders.
• Contract letting and administration.

• Collaborated with architects, engineers, and designers to develop innovative solutions for complex construction challenges.
• Led cross-functional teams to achieve seamless coordination of multiple construction phases.
• Enhanced client satisfaction by providing regular progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
• Conducted risk assessments to identify potential issues before they developed into major problems, keeping projects on track for success.
• Evaluated subcontractor performance regularly, ensuring high-quality work was consistently delivered on time and within budget constraints.
• Mentored junior staff members in best practices for construction management techniques, fostering professional growth within the team.
• Lead and manage a team of engineers, Autocad operators, and site supervisors.
• Assisting the Architect with authority inspections.
• Ensuring Green Mark compliance – a Singapore requirement for environmental sustainability.
• Developing project schedules; work out budgets and strategic resource planning
• Conducting site checks and quality assurance with the Resident Technical Officer.
• Preparing progress reports and documenting progress photos and working closely with the QS regarding progress claims

Projects handled: High rise condominiums

Project cost: $45M to $100M

POLLEN & BLEU CONDOMINIUM

• Project completed 3 months earlier than the targeted master schedule completion date.

TOMLINSON HEIGHTS CONDOMINIUM

• A year after project completion, awarded the Platinum Green Mark Award from Building and Construction Authority of Singapore.
• Awarded the Singapore BCA Construction Excellence Award in 2016.

Projects handled: Infrastructure and Institutional
Project cost: $60M to $280M

MARINA BAY SANDS INTEGRATED RESORT PROMENADE

• Managing all technical issues during construction, including full coordination and monitoring of Gantt charts to ensure timely execution of work by trade specialists, subcontractors, and site staff.

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL – MEDICAL CENTRE

• Assisting in Project planning, implementation, and coordination.
• Reviewing subcontractor shop drawings and coordinating architectural interfacing with other trades to ensure that the design intent is met prior to submitting to the architect for approval.
• Overseeing subcontractor work sequencing and deliveries.