OVAIS ALTAF

B. Tech Civil, MBA CEQS (RICS)

CONTAC T S PROFILE SUMMARY

A Quantity Surveyor with qualified degree in built environment and 1
year of experience in construction sector
ADDRESS
Q-904, Logix Blossom County, EDUCATION
Sector 137 ,Noida-201305
2016 - 2018 P G Q UA L I F I C AT I O N ( A c c r e d i t e d b y R I C S )
PHONE
RICS School of Built Environment, Amity University, Noida: MBA
+91-9717800345 Construction Economics and Quantity Surveying; CGPA 6.00/10

EMAIL ME
ovaisaltaf@yahoo.com 2012 - 2016 U G Q UA L I F I C AT I O N

V.T.U, BANGALORE: B. Tech Civil Engineering; 60%

SOCIAL MEDIA

LINKEDIN
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ ovaisaltaf
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Office Package, AutoCAD 2D+3D,
MS Projects, Autodesk Revit and
Navisworks, CostX, CCS Candy
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Dec’18 - Freelance Civil Engineer
Present
Utilizing Diverse Skills to Complete Freelance Client work.
Leading the Architect & Structural engineer to successfully analyse
and monitor the construction of RC and steel structures with Rigorous
methods that generate cost saving on reinforced Steel.
Participating in project planning and monitoring that result in
handing over each phase of the project on time.
Presenting pragmatic design and good technical reports that obtain
quick approval and prevent delays.
Visiting & Inspecting Project Sites and providing leadership for the
monitoring and construction supervision.
Liaised with contractors, sub-contractors and other engineering
discipline consultants.
Permits and review of material cost estimates, design evaluation
Application of engineering and state & local regulation.

May’18- AECOM- Davis Langdon KPK (Cost Cons ultancy)

Dec’18
Contract Management, Commercial Management, Quantification,
Rate Analysis, Budgeting, Cost Planning,Bid- Tendering &
Negotiations
Associated with different variety of Projects such as Residential, High
rise, Commercial, Industrial, Corporate Interior Fit-Outs, Mixed Use
Development.
Economics & Planning, Feasibility Analysis and Feasibility
Assessment, RFP/ RFQ.
Working Knowledge in International Cost Codes; IS-1200, POMI,
QSMM, NRM1, NRM2, CESMM4, ICMS and SMM7
Indian Contract Act, FIDIC & NEC
Bill Auditing, BOQ Validation, Preparation of Tender/Contract
Documents, Techno-Commercial Negotiation.
Finalising requirements and specifications in Consultation with
Architects/ Clients.
 THESIS PUBLICATION
Cost managers play a very pivotal role in the
construction industry in managing the pre-contract
and post contract cost management services.
Competent cost managers must have myriad skills,
knowledge & understanding which could be applied
to wide range of contexts. Due to this, the work &
roles of a cost manager have become diversified and
the skills have been enhanced considering the
requirements of clients. There is a need to
understand different aspects of construction cost
management practices (CCMP) prevailing in Indian
construction industry & barriers in adoption of
international standards and guidelines to benchmark
ourselves in the global scenario.
PERSONAL SNAPSHOT
Interest and Hobbies: Swimming, Travelling,
Reading Books
Core Competencies: Technical Sound, Good
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Analytical and Aptitude Skills, Leadership
Qualities, Team Player, Quick Learner, Creative
and Innovative, Entrepreneurial Skills
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING EXPERIENCE
May-July’17 AECOM- Davis Langdon KPK (Cost Cons ultancy)
Pre-Contract planning, Tender Preparation, Tender Comparisons,
Technical & Commercial Variations, Contract Framing, Bill Certification,
Handling Variations and NT items, Monthly Financial Reports,
Reconciliation Statements, Budget Tracking, Strategic Planning, Design &
Feasibility Analysis and Quality Auditing.
Calculating Quantities at all stages of Construction; including overall
BOQ’s and BOM's
Evaluation of overall quantities of the project material. Specifications and
other related documents for discrepancies.
Attending Bidding and Negotiation Meetings with Contractors, clients &
NSC’s.
Jan – Feb’16 Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Science –
Department of Hospital Engineering
Trained under the Assistant Executive Engineer as Internship Trainee
Facility alteration, renovation/ upgrading and new works.
Looked after the Quality, Execution and Safety.
EXTRA CO-CURRICULAR ACHIEVEMENTS
• Attended Workshop on Entrepreneurship by E-Cell, IIT-Bombay at RICS Amity
Noida.
• Certificate of General Merit for “Being The Most Punctual Boy” with 100%
Attendance.
• Certificate of General Merit For “Being a swimmer” By Passing the test by
• Swimming 50 meters Free Style.
• Certificate of General Merit for passing the 54th annual all India general
• Knowledge test conducted by all India board of general knowledge test with
85% marks, a wing of USO (United School Organisation of India)
• Certificate of Participation from Centre for Innovation and Leadership.
• Participated in most of the extra-curricular activities which were organised in
school which included Camping, Cross-Country Run, Climbing, Hiking, Skiing
and Mountaineering.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 27th December 1993
Guardian’s Name: Mrs. Ruqia Bhat
Languages Known: English, Urdu, Kashmiri and Hindi
Passport No: P3135650
Social Service activities: Facilitated relief and rescue work for flood victims in
Kashmir and Chennai from Bangalore.
Constructive co-curricular interests: Active Member at Sling (Stock Market
Club), Member of American Society of Civil Engineers.