Curriculum

Vitae


NAME Sr. AZHAR HJ. AHMAD

PROFESSION Professional Registered Quantity Surveyor

EDUCATION B.Sc. Building Economics & Quantity Surveying,
Heriot-Watt University - 1984
Diploma in Quantity Surveying,
University of Technology Malaysia (UTM) - 1979

PROFESSIONAL Member, Malaysian Institute Of Surveyor, MISM;
AFFILIATIONS Registered Member, Board Of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia
1989/MF00773; Member Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
Member Project Management Institute Malaysia

KEY QUALIFICATIONS Experience in handling projects in relations to feasibility studies,
cost estimates, tender documentations, progress payment
evaluations, tender reporting and final accounts for completion,
contractual matters and audit of projects.

He served his early days upon graduation with the Public Works
Department, Kuala Lumpur and Seremban. He was later
seconded to the Drainage and Irrigation Department. Most of
the projects involved Government and Semi-government
contracts, amongst them are public schools, government offices
and institutions, academic housings, colleges, universities,
mosques and stadiums. Apart from these others include
infrastructural and drainage works in mainly Selangor.

He left the public service in an endeavor to garner the vast
experience and opportunities available in the private sector.
While in the private sector, he has handled many development
ventures by preparing feasibility studies, cost analysis, cost
estimates and cash flows projection for such projects in the
areas of reclamation, hotel and resort development, financial
institution and banks, factory and industrial buildings
throughout most of the country. His scope of responsibilities
involves contract administration and project management. His
focus is mostly in aspect relating to contractual matters such as
variations claims, contractual and ex-contractual claims and final
accounts as well as project management.

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SCOPE OF INVOLVEMENT

Pre Contract Stage

Experience in handling projects in relations to feasibility studies, cost estimates. Directly
responsible as principal in all aspects of budgeting and feasibility studies; developing cost
plans and budgets from architect's designs; recommend practical cost plans that meet client's
budget, architect's design concerns and local authorities requirements and advising client on
possible cost saving measures as alternatives and conferring with architect on cost cutting
excercise when the need arise.

Prepares, implement and supervise standard operating procedures for contractual
procedures. Training of subordinate staffs in achieving accurate execution of methodical
approaches in contractual operations. Supervision for preparation of Bills of Quantities and
the draffing of preliminaries, preambles and contract conditions; formulating and
implemementing procedures on tendering and contractual arrangements negotiation and
rationalisation of tendered rates.

Confer with clients in all aspects of budgeting and feasibility studies especially for property
development; developing cost plans and budgets from architect's progressively revised
designs; recommend practical cost plans that meet client's budget, architect's design concerns
and local authorities requirements.

Examine architects and engineers drawings for possible design discrepancies and errors that
leads to unnecessary increase in project expenditure; advising client on possible cost saving
measures as alternatives and conferring with architect on cost cutting excercise when the
need arise.


Post Contract

Post contract cost control measures and estimating final costs and reporting on the financial
effects; valuation of variations; preparation of valuation for interim certificates; upon
finalisation of contract preparing and agreeing final accounts; reporting on, evaluating and
negotiating contractual and extra-contractual issues.

Supervision and administration of contracts involving primarily government complexes,
schools, library buildings and mixed residential & commercial properties. Activities include
supervision for preparation of Bills of Quantities and the draffing of preliminaries, preambles
and contract conditions; formulating and implemementing procedures on tendering and
contractual arrangements negotiation and rationalisation of tendered rates.

Undertaking cost control measures during progress of works, estimating final costs and
reporting on the financial effects; valuation of variations; preparation of valuation for interim

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certificates; Preparing and agreeing final accounts; reporting on, evaluating and negotiating
contractual and extra-contractual issues.

Office management, meeting clients and proposing consulting fees, probing market for
potential project prospect and securing firm projects from clients.


Project & construction management

Project management of multi storey office building, hospital & health institutes, hotel and
mixed development; preparation of pre-development planning and market studies;
conducting feasibility studies and project marketibility, monitoring and controlling time, cost
and quality to provide competitive pricing and better quality product.

Research and compilation of market data as database for the implementation of future
projects; conducting financial package research and arrangements with loan and financial
institutions to suit the client's requirement.

Undertaking selection, appointment and coordination of consultants involved with the specific
projects; coordinating sales & marketing consultants work to blend well before physical works
can even start.

Planning, coordinating, budgeting and supervising projects from the beginning to the end.
Putting together the budget and negotiate cost estimates. Arrangging the work timetables,
and choosing the most efficient construction method and strategies. Staying in touch with the
clients for work or budget related issues. Discussing about technical and contract details with
workers and other professional parties and monitoring personnel in construction site and
cooperating with building and construction specialists for proper execution of work processes.

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CHRONOLOGY OF WORKING EXPERIENCE

Managing Director,
OSI INTERWERKS SDN. BHD.
Project Management Firm, Shah Alam
2014-present

Project Director,
PERUNDING BE SDN. BHD.
QS Consultancy Firm, Damansara
2013-present

Manages projects assigned to the firm. Prepares strategic planning on operations and
technical aspects of management. Presents companys products and expertise to
potential clients. Develop quality management plan in technical and administrative
management. Handles business development liason with various Government
departments and private agencies.

Handles overall management of contractual and technical operations and oversees
project implementation from inception to completion. Directly responsible in all
aspects of budgeting and feasibility studies; developing cost plans and budgets from
architect's designs; recommend practical cost plans that meet client's budget,
architect's design concerns and local authorities requirements and advising client on
possible cost saving measures as alternatives and conferring with architect on cost
cutting excercise when the need arise.

Pre and Post contract cost control measures and estimating final costs and reporting
on the financial effects; evaluating and negotiating contractual and extra-contractual
issues.

Projects Involvement includes:
LAOS Peoples Democratic Republic Railway Project
o Proposed 220km New Electrification Dual Railway Project From
Savannakhet To Lao Bao And The Eleven Designated Development
Zones In The Province of Savannakhet And Other Related Works In Lao
Peoples Democratic Republic By Giant Rail Company Limited
o Client Giant Railway Company Limited
o Project Cost - USD 5 billion
o Feasibility & Design Stage
Pahang Darul Makmur Mixed Development Project
o Cadangan Permohonan Pembangunan Bercampur Spacecity Di Batu 16,
Mukim Bebar, Pekan, Pahang Darul Makmur
o Client Ambang Fajar Resources Sdn. Bhd.
o Project Cost - RM 3 billion
o Feasibility Stage

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 Pahang Darul Makmur Solar Farm Project
o Proposed 50MW Utility Scale Solar Plant at Semuji, Gambang, Pahang
Darul Makmur
o Client Aruss Synergy Sdn. Bhd.
o Project Cost RM 200 million
o Feasibility Stage


Project Director,
AAJ ASSOCIATES SDN. BHD.
QS & Project Management, Shah Alam
2000-2013

Co-founded and established company as a quantity surveying firm. Seeks market and
clients from Government and private agencies. Prepares strategic planning on
operations and technical aspects of management. Presents companys products and
expertise to potential clients. Develop quality management plan in technical and
administrative management. Handles business development liason with various
Government departments and private agencies.

Handles overall management of contractual and technical operations and oversees
project implementation from inception to completion. Directly responsible in all
aspects of budgeting and feasibility studies; developing cost plans and budgets from
architect's designs; recommend practical cost plans that meet client's budget,
architect's design concerns and local authorities requirements and advising client on
possible cost saving measures as alternatives and conferring with architect on cost
cutting excercise when the need arise.

Prepares, implement and supervise standard operating procedures for contractual &
construction management procedures. Training of subordinate staffs in achieving
accurate execution of methodical approaches in construction operations. Supervision
for preparation of Bills of Quantities and the draffing of preliminaries, preambles and
contract conditions; formulating and implemementing procedures on tendering and
contractual arrangements negotiation and rationalisation of tendered rates.

Post contract cost control measures and estimating final costs and reporting on the
financial effects; valuation of variations; preparation of valuation for interim
certificates; upon finalisation of contract preparing and agreeing final accounts;
reporting on, evaluating and negotiating contractual and extra-contractual issues.

Projects Involvement includes:
Perumahan Tentera dan Awam, KL (2000 - RM 110.5m/SPNB)
Perumahan Tentera Kem Pulada (2004 - RM 45.0m/MINDEF)
Putrajaya 32-storey Office Tower (2006 - RM 200.0m/PJH)
University Malaya Medical Centre Facilities, KL (2006 - RM 130.3m)

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 Dredging Works and Construction of Breakwater, Kuala Terengganu
(2006 RM250.0m/IKSB)
Government Housing, Bandar Nusajaya (2008 RM66.0m/Cahaya Jauhar)
Maktab Teknik PDRM, Bakri, Muar (2008 RM139.0m/PBLT)
Putra Heights Interchange (2008 R64.0m/SimeUEP)
Perpustakaan Awam Shah Alam (2009 - RM 76.9m/JKR.Sel)
15-storey Rehab Center, Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya (2009 RM
204.0m/PPUM)
Other projects involvement upon request




Senior Project Manager,
ARM PERUNDING SDN. BHD.
QS Consultancy Firm, Shah Alam
1997 to 2000

Supervision and administration of contracts involving primarily government
complexes, schools, hospitals, library buildings and mixed residential & commercial
properties. Activities include supervision for preparation of Bills of Quantities and the
draffing of preliminaries, preambles and contract conditions; formulating and
implemementing procedures on tendering and contractual arrangements negotiation
and rationalisation of tendered rates.

Confer with clients in all aspects of budgeting and feasibility studies especially for
property development; developing cost plans and budgets from architect's
progressively revised designs; recommend practical cost plans that meet client's
budget, architect's design concerns and local authorities requirements.

Examine architects and engineers drawings for possible design discrepancies and
errors that leads to unnecessary increase in project expenditure; advising client on
possible cost saving measures as alternatives and conferring with architect on cost
cutting excercise when the need arise.

Undertaking cost control measures during progress of works, estimating final costs and
reporting on the financial effects; valuation of variations; preparation of valuation for
interim certificates; Preparing and agreeing final accounts; reporting on, evaluating
and negotiating contractual and extra-contractual issues.

Office management on absence of principal, meeting clients and proposing consulting
fees, probing market for potential project prospect and securing firm projects from
clients.

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 Projects Involvement includes:
Itistitut Kraf Negara, Rawang (RM 8.5m/IKN)
Library Complex, Bangi, (12.0m/PKNS)
Processing Plant, Laboratory and Administration Building, MINT, Bangi
(RM 12.5m/MINT)
Trauma Center, UMMC, KL (RM 45.0m/UMMC)
Sekolah Menengah Agama Tinggi, Klang (RM 10.5m/JKR)
Mixed Residential Development, Seremban (RM 30.0m/DHSB)
Other projects involvement upon request



Senior Project Manager,
DRARD HOLDINGS SDN. BHD.
Property Developer
1995 to 1997

Project management of multi storey office building, hotel and mixed development;
preparation of pre-development planning and market studies; conducting feasibility
studies and project marketibility, monitoring and controlling time, cost and quality to
provide competitive pricing and better quality product.

Research and compilation of market data as database for the implementation of future
projects; conducting financial package research and arrangements with loan and
financial institutions to suit the client's requirement.

Undertaking selection, appointment and coordination of consultants involved with the
specific projects; coordinating sales & marketing consultants work to blend well before
physical works can even start.

Conducting selection of contractors, appointment and negotiation to obtain the best
price to suit budget and design requireements; liason with project team, authorities
and contractor.



Projects Involvement includes:
6 Storey Menara AMDB, Seremban (RM 25.0m)
6-Storey Commercial Complex, Seremban (RM17.0 m)
Seremban Hilton International Hotel Seremban (RM120.0 in)
Residential and 6-Storey MAINS Office Building, Seremban (RM37.0 m)
Other projects involvement upon request

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General Manager (Projects),
NILAIKOTA SDN. BHD.
Property Developer
1992 to 1994

Project management of integrated industrial development, multi storey office building
and residential development; preparation of pre-development plan and market
studies; conducting feasibility studies and project marketability.

Reporting to and assisting Managing Director in conducting financial arrangements
with financial institutions; preparation of company profile and other documents for
loan documentation; general office management work.

Undertaking selection, appointment and coordination of consultants involved with
projects; conducting selection of contractors, appointment and negotiation to obtain
the best price to suit budget and design requirements; liason with project team,
authorities and contractor.


Projects Involvement
Infrastructure Works, Sg. Gadut (RM30.0 m)
Integrated Industrial Development, Sg. Gadut (RM120.0m)
Mixed Residential and Commercial Projects, Seremban (50.0m)



Quantity Surveyor,
DID SELANGOR, KUALA SELANGOR & SHAH ALAM (Government Agency)
1985 TO 1991

Reporting to Project Engineer of Integrated Agricultural Development Projects under
the Drainage and Irrigation Department based in Kuala Selangor. Undertaking pre and
post contract administration duties for infrastructural works, bridges and roads.

Projects Involvement
Infrastructure Works
Coastal Protection Works
Irrigation and Other Water Control Structures

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Technical Assistant QS,
PWD MALAYSIA, KUALA LUMPUR (Government Agency)
1979 to 1985

Assisting Quantity Surveyor in preparation of bills of quantities, tender
documentations and reports; post contract duties involving contract documentation,
payment valuation, variation orders and final accounts.

Projects Involvement
Hospital and Medical Facilities Works
Residential Works
Government Offices (High Rise)


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