ADEWALE SIMEON GBELEYI
Calgary,AB
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Commercial / Claim Specialist
Brunel Oil and Gas Services
02.2024 - 12.2025
- Evaluated contractual entitlement to claims and instructed variations.
- Reviewed quantum assessment of claims and instructed variations.
- Coordinated with Consultants and Contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
- Prepared correspondence in relation to commercial and contractual issues.
- Identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize project delays and cost overruns.
- Administered the Contracts, documented and recorded all changes, progress measurements and payments, managed claims, monitored bonds/guarantees, prepared contract modifications and closing out the contracts.
- Assisted with the review and negotiation of project change requests submitted by both the Consultants and Contractors.
- Advice management on contractual issues.
- (Seconded to Public Works Authority – Engineer Services Department, Qatar)
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Power Systems and Information Technology L.L.C.
06.2021 - 02.2024
- Established and operated cost and financial control systems.
- Prepared and updated elemental and detail cost plans.
- Tender evaluation.
- Cost monitoring and reporting.
- Measured, assessed and valued variations and review on claims.
- Prepared Final Settlement claims and assisted in contract close-out.
- Managed project valuation at forfeiture, interim and final accounts.
- Advised on cost management and value management.
- Interpreted and offered advice on contracts.
- Ensured contractual notices and client entitlement are properly administered.
- Identified, analyzed and developed responses to commercial risks, performing risk and value management and cost control.
- Advised on contractual and planning issues.
- Proposed and implemented changes to the procurement and tendering procedure, when necessity arises.
- (Seconded to Public Works Authority – Engineer Services Department, Qatar)
Senior Quantity Surveyor/Cost Estimator
United Consultants
04.2014 - 04.2021
- Prepared tender documents for proposed projects.
- Detailed analysis of Contractors and evaluation of their technical / commercial bids to assist in their selection.
- Developed and managed the procurement process which includes solicitation and contract administration tasks.
- Prepared cost estimates, cost plans, schedules of dilapidations, and advised Clients on project costs.
- Proper reviewing of interim valuation reports, measurement and agreement of post contract variations for the purpose of interim payments.
- Evaluated Contractors’ claims.
- Provided cost advice when carrying out value engineering and cost benefits analysis using alternative materials and method of construction.
- Prepared proper and accurate documentation of project cost reports.
- Engaged in pre and post contract Quantity Surveying services.
- Preparation of final accounts and closing of projects.
Quantity Surveyor (Manager 1)
O’Spaces Nigeria Limited
11.2008 - 04.2014
- Prepared cost estimates, bills of quantities, and final accounts.
- Involved in evaluation of structural steel quantities.
- Project management: Evaluation, monitoring and cost control of expenditure to ensure that budgets are not exceeded.
- Carried out effective cost and time management of projects without compromising quality.
- Established effective method of tracking materials usage, sourcing and procurement, resources scheduling and allocation.
- Prepared interim valuation, measurement and agreement of post contract variations for the purpose of interim payments.
- Involved in all meetings relating to co-ordination of consultants, contractors & subcontractors in construction works.
- Prepared periodic financial statements.
- Supervised and coordinated effectively and efficiently the activities on site, and reporting.
- Prepared and managed Cash flow forecasting for various projects for the purpose of budgetary planning.
- Slating of jobs for subletting, obtaining quotations and management of subcontractors’ accounts.
- Estimating and negotiation of new contract with suppliers and sub-contractors.
- Market survey of building materials for updates of company rates.
- Prepared and managed schedules of dilapidations, materials and labor schedules, and budgeting.
- Determined cost benefits by using alternative materials and method of construction.
- (ARCHITECTS + BUILDERS)
Quantity Surveyor
Contemporary Group
04.2008 - 11.2008
- Preparation of bills of quantities.
- Cost appraisal of preliminary designs.
- Advises on cost implication of designs and construction method.
- Conducted site meetings and submitted progress reports.
- Cash flow forecasting for various projects for the purpose of budgetary planning.
- Preparation of valuations and certificates.
- Preparation of materials and labour schedules of various projects.
- Proper and accurate documentation of project reports, site supervision, and site meetings.
- Tender evaluation, analysis and negotiation with contractors.
- Procurement of materials.
- (Consultancy & Project Development)
Projects Quantity Surveyor / Supervisor
Ligotome Nigeria Limited
08.2003 - 03.2008
- Prepared bills of quantities and pricing for various contracts.
- Supervised project execution.
- Involved in preparation of cost estimates and schedules of dilapidations.
- Involved in Contract administration / management.
- Advised on cost limits and budgeting.
- Coordinated procurement of materials for various projects.
- (Engineering & Construction)
Timeline
Commercial / Claim Specialist
Brunel Oil and Gas Services
02.2024 - 12.2025
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Power Systems and Information Technology L.L.C.
06.2021 - 02.2024
Senior Quantity Surveyor/Cost Estimator
United Consultants
04.2014 - 04.2021
Quantity Surveyor (Manager 1)
O’Spaces Nigeria Limited
11.2008 - 04.2014
Quantity Surveyor
Contemporary Group
04.2008 - 11.2008
Projects Quantity Surveyor / Supervisor
Ligotome Nigeria Limited
08.2003 - 03.2008
B.SC - Quantity Surveying
Obafemi Awolowo University
ND - Land Surveying
The Polytechnic Ibadan
M.SC. - Construction Management
University of Lagos
Skills
- Claim Management
- Cost Estimation and Control
- Contract administration
- Ability to quickly assess cost discrepancies and manage variations in order to avoid disputes
- Excellent communication skills with the capacity to convey information in a clear and concise manner
- Budget Planning and Management
- Strong skills in problem-solving, negotiation, conflict management, and establishing relationships with stakeholders
- Project management coordination
- Highly proficiencies in Windows & Office Tools, Words, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and AutoCAD
Summary
A highly skilled Quantity Surveyor (Engineering/Contract/Construction Cost Expert) with over 20 years of experience in managing project costs, conducting feasibility studies, and coordinating work efforts. Proven ability to prepare and analyze costs for tenders and contracts, provide legal and contractual advice, and ensure project efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Education
M.SC. - Construction Management
University of Lagos
Akoka-Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria09.2010
B.SC - Quantity Surveying
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria01.2003
ND - Land Surveying
The Polytechnic Ibadan
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria01.1996
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- PQS Professional Quantity Surveyor, CIQS, ID: # PQS-3225 Aug. 2023
- MRICS Professional Member, RICS, ID: # 1167004 Dec. 2019
- PMP Project Management Professional, PMI, ID: # 1744901 Aug. 2014
- RQS Registered Quantity Surveyor, ID: # 2042 July 2013
- MNIQS Professional Member, NIQS, ID: # 2060 April 2011
- IGC1 & 3 HSE Certification, NEBOSH, ID: # 00194441/52664 Nov. 2013