​​​​VINEETH DOMINIC

Project Manager, Soho Interiors LLC

​2009 - present

 

Management of interior fit-out works for multiple residential and commercial turnkey projects, project estimation & planning, preparation of quotations and contract agreements, selection, appointment  and preparation of contract agreements for sub-contractors, review of shop drawings, supervision of execution of site and factory works, quality control, preparation of project invoices, obtaining relevant approvals, and certification from concerned authorities.

 

Main responsibilities include:

 

1. BOQ preparation/project estimation from 3d perspective designs and AutoCAD design drawings for complete interior fit-out works including MEP works, ceiling, hard and soft flooring, doors, handrails, wall cladding, glass and metal works, & customized furniture works

2. Preparation of quotations and Contract agreements on behalf of the company for execution of fit-out works

3. Attending meetings with Clients, Consultants, and Contractors as the Interior Contractor representative

4. Prequalifying sub-contractors, followed by their selection and appointment for various projects based on detailed study of their work-load capacity and workmanship

5. Negotiation of prices and payment terms with sub-contractors, and subsequent preparation of sub-contract agreements including project material specifications, turnaround time and liabilities, penalties

6. Planning, and preparation of Contractor’s program of works, including incorporation of sub-contractors’ planned program of works in order to achieve turn around time

7. Preparation and review of periodic invoices as per progress of works and payment terms, including evaluation of variations

8. Preparation of cash flow analysis for the company based on projects in hand and turn around time, in order to create cash flow projections and forecasting

9. Obtaining frequent updates from material suppliers and sub-contractors on the prevailing market conditions specific to material/product availability, stability of prices, and the use of cheaper approved alternatives where applicable

10. Daily site and factory inspection of execution of works, delivery of materials & equipment, including providing quick and cost effective solutions to unforeseen problems arising at site without compromising the design intent

11. Site co-ordination between Client-appointed contractors (Main Contractor, MEP Contractors,  etc…) and interior sub-contractors for effective and timely execution of works in order to achieve turn around time

12. Co-ordination with draughtsman and designers for accurate preparation of workshop drawings for submission, production, etc…

13. Obtaining Dubai Municipality, Civil Defense, and DEWA permits, approvals, and completion certificates, including attending all relevant inspections

14. Undertaking of Trade License Renewal procedures

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Project Manager, Home Gallery, S.S.Lootah Group

​August 2008 - September 2009

 

Management of interior fit-out works for multiple residential turnkey projects, project estimation & planning, preparation of quotations and contract agreements, selection, appointment  and preparation of contract agreements for sub-contractors, review of shop drawings, supervision of execution of site and factory works, quality control, and preparation of project invoices. 

 

Main responsibilities included:

 

1. BOQ preparation/project estimation from 3d perspective designs and AutoCAD design drawings for complete interior fit-out works including MEP works, ceiling, hard and soft flooring, doors, handrails, wall cladding, glass and metal works, & customized furniture works

2. Preparation of quotations and Contract agreements on behalf of the company for execution of fit-out works

3. Attending meetings with Clients, Consultants, and Contractors as the Interior Contractor representative

4. Prequalifying sub-contractors, followed by their selection and appointment for various projects based on detailed study of their work-load capacity and workmanship

5. Negotiation of prices and payment terms with sub-contractors, and subsequent preparation of sub-contract agreements including project material specifications, turnaround time and liabilities, penalties

6. Planning, and preparation of Contractor’s program of works, including incorporation of sub-contractors’ planned program of works in order to achieve turn around time

7. Preparation and review of periodic invoices as per progress of works and payment terms, including evaluation of variations

8. Daily site and factory inspection of execution of works, delivery of materials & equipment, including providing quick and cost effective solutions to unforeseen problems arising at site without compromising the design intent

9. Site co-ordination between Client-appointed contractors (Main Contractor, MEP Contractors,  etc…) and interior sub-contractors for effective and timely execution of works in order to achieve turn around time

10. Co-ordination with draughtsman and designers for accurate preparation of workshop drawings for submission, production, etc…

 

Project Engineer, Rock Foundations Contracting LLC

​May 2006 - August 2008

 

Management of multiple villa projects, drawing up Contracts, planning & estimation, obtaining approvals from authorities, execution of site works, material procurement, site inspection, quantity survey and quality control

 

Main responsibilities included:

 

1. Management of 3-6 villa projects simultaneously, with a workforce of 2 subordinate engineers, and up to 60 labors, by daily delegation of duties, closely monitoring their progress, and timely relocation of labors as per requirements of other sites

2. Attending progress meetings as the Main Contractor representative, with Consultants, Clients and Sub-contractors to discuss various issues pertaining to progress of works

3. Creating an appropriate program for a systematic execution of the project, and preparation of cash flow analysis for projects for timely inflow & well controlled expenditure/reinvestment into the projects

4. Preparation of monthly bills as per progress of works including preparation of variations, and subsequent follow-up with the Consultant for justification of the billing

5. Quantity take-off and pricing of tenders for villa projects

6. Negotiation of prices and payment terms with sub-contractors, their consequent selection, preparing Sub-Contract Agreements, and certifying their interim payments based on their progress of works and materials delivered at site

7. Studying drawings & specifications, raising queries, and arranging material and shop drawing submittals in a timely manner, by obtaining technical data and samples, proposing cheaper alternatives, and subsequent follow-up with the Consultant to expedite their approvals

8. Periodic procurement of approved materials in a timely and organized manner

9. Daily site inspection of execution of works, materials & equipments at site, and attending Consultant & Dubai Municipality inspections, especially for obtaining structural approvals and completion certificate

10. Quality control of works including steel and concrete works, masonry works, water-proofing works, electrical & plumbing works, false ceiling works, painting and decorative works, joinery works, and glass, aluminum and decorative metal works

 

Technical Engineer, Al Shafar General Contracting LLC

​May 2004 - April 2006

 

Main responsibilities included:

 

1. Studying drawings and specifications, and raising technical queries and claims, including subsequent follow-up with the Resident Engineers for responses /solutions to the same

2. Obtaining and submission of material submittals with technical data sheets and samples as per project specifications and subsequent co-ordination with planning and procurement departments upon attaining approvals for the same

3. Obtaining and reviewing shop drawing submittals for civil works, including subsequent follow-up with the Resident Engineers to expedite their approvals

4. Preparation of steel bar-bending schedules (quantity take-off for steel reinforcement)

5. Obtaining pre-qualifications, quotations and samples from various sub-contractors and suppliers for their nomination/selection

6. Co-ordination with site managers to inform them of all decisions & changes relevant to their scope of works

7. Assisting the planning engineer in updating weekly progress of works (civil & MEP), by site inspection and preparation of weekly progress reports