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FARAH KHAN
Kuala Lumpur
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Summary
Accomplished executive with 6 years of experience in the construction industry, specializing in contract administration, procurement, and quantity surveying. Proficient in cost estimation, claim preparation, and contract management. Proven track record in cost consulting services and construction technology. Adept operations professional and software enthusiast with a First-Class Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying from UTM.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
TH Properties Sdn Bhd
Executive, Cost & Contract
10.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Work closely with consultants to manage post contracts matters.
- Prepare internal papers regarding project's Award to Board of Directors.
- Identified trends and assessed opportunities to improve processes and execution of awarding contracts.
- Assessed and analyze developmental budgets to find ways to minimize expenses and optimize profits.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Interacted well with supplier/vendors to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Manage, process and keep track of Contractors and consultant payments including Marketing and Sales' vendors efficiently.
- Monitored and control project cost expenditure and liaise closely with account department on payment disbursement to contractual parties.
BAHARUDDIN ALI & LOW SDN BHD
PROJECT EXECUTIVE
10.2019 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Involved in mostly post contract scope of works for various projects
- Built impactful relationships with clients and suppliers to provide the most cost saving options to variation of design.
- Attending site valuation to prepare interim certificate monthly
- Attending client’s requirement for contract preparation
- Prepare financial report monthly for multiple projects
- Preparing Pre-Tender estimate for various projects
- Facilitated communication between departments and project stakeholders.
- Completion of Final Account and all related re-measurements works
HASHIM DAN LIM SDN BHD
TRAINEE
01.2018 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Taking off building works quantities
- Prepare tender document
- Prepare interim certificate monthly
- Assist in settlement of final account
INSTITUT SULTAN ISKANDAR
ASSISTANT QS UTM- PART TIME
03.2017 - 06.2017
Job overview
- ‘Taking off’ building works quantities
- Contract document preparation
Education
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA JBSkudai, Johor
BACHELOR from QUANTITY SURVEYING
01.2019
University Overview
- Awards – Dean list (5 semesters)
- GPA: CGPA 3.78
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA KLKampung Datuk Keramat, W. Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
DIPLOMA from QUANTITY SURVEYING
01.2016
University Overview
- Awards – Dean list (all semester)
- GPA: CGPA 3.94
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Proficient in AutoCAD
- Experienced with Procore, KPA, Desknet, Primavera, and Road Runner
- Procurement strategy
- Vendor management
- Effective communication
- Project execution management
- Collaborative problem-solving
- Cost control and analysis
- Financial administration
Languages
Malay
English
Extra Curricular
Vice President of Management, Kelab QS-Bina, 2016 - 2017, Active member of this club for 1 year. I am responsible to supervise and manage the internal matters within this club. I together with the committee member of the club had also successfully run 12 programs in a year. Throughout my involvement in this club, I had developed leadership skills and teamwork.
Achievements And Awards
- Provisional Quantity Surveyor, Board of Quantity Surveyor Malaysia, BQSM, 2019/PVQS07351
- Vice Chancellor’s Award, UTM, 12/01/19
- Diploma, 12/01/16
- Bachelor’s Degree, 12/01/19
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Timeline
Executive, Cost & Contract
TH Properties Sdn Bhd
10.2023 - Current
PROJECT EXECUTIVE
BAHARUDDIN ALI & LOW SDN BHD
10.2019 - 09.2023
TRAINEE
HASHIM DAN LIM SDN BHD
01.2018 - 07.2018
ASSISTANT QS UTM- PART TIME
INSTITUT SULTAN ISKANDAR
03.2017 - 06.2017
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA JB
BACHELOR from QUANTITY SURVEYING
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA KL
DIPLOMA from QUANTITY SURVEYING
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