CURRICULUM VITAE
LIDDLE PHILIP B.E (Civil), M.B.A (Finance)
P.O Box 66231, Dubai, U.A.E
Mobile- 00971505195170
Email: liddlep@eim.ae
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To pursue a career in reputed organization where I can add value to the
organization through my innovation, dedication and skills, and to meet
challenges with initiative, enthusiasm and determination.
To apply my strengths to my work, including my determination, tactfulness and
ability to work as a team member.
Education:
M.B.A In Finance & Quality Management Bharatiar University, India (1996-1998)
B.E In Civil Engineering, Mangalore University, India (1992-1996)
Contract Management courses conducted by Dr. SAM an eminent Arbitrator based
in Dubai (http://drsam.zzl.org/).
Thorough understanding of FIDIC conditions of contract (1987, 4th Edition and 1999)
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Professional Experience:
Currently employed with Cumming Corporation International as Commercial
Manager for Area Development on a Leisure & Entertainment project (Dubai Parks)in
Dubai. Cumming Corporation has recently set up a new business entity offering
Program& Project Management, Cost Management & Estimating services. One of
Cumming’s major Client’s in the region is Meraas Development who is embarking on
an ambitious development program targeting the Leisure & Tourism market.
I have over 16 years of commercial experience (Pre and Post-Contract) in a broad
range of commercial, procurement and contractual activities. I have worked on a
variety of projects encompassing the full range of project scope and scale, in a
market with a very high volume of pricing and contract enquiries. I have also played
a lead role in the management of multi-billion-dollar landmark projects for top notch
Clients over the past decade in Dubai and GCC which includes roads, infrastructure
and commercial developments such as Burj Khalifa Area Development/external
landscape, Dubai Mall Area Development/external landscape, Palm Island
infrastructure landscape/Area Development, Dubai Sports City infrastructure
landscape, Mall of the Emirates external landscape, Mirdif City Centre external
landscape, Hyatt Hotels external and internal landscape, Zabeel Park, Abu Dhabi
Airport internal and external landscape, Qatar Aerospace City internal and external
landscape, Muscat International Airport and other master planned communities.
During my 10 years with Cracknell I have been responsible for leading the commercial
and contract team for all the pre-contract administration which includes pre-contract
procurement, preparation of Fee proposals, business development strategies,
contract management and contract review for all our major projects and Clients.
During this time I worked on developing and implementing successful bid strategies
and pricing methods, and for leading the team in reviewing all outgoing bids.
I have developed a key understanding of contractual and commercial issues within
the construction industry, working on a very broad range of business proposals,
including infrastructure, marine, urban design and planning projects. I have also been
responsible for developing and setting up multidisciplinary proposals with Cracknell
positioned as the lead consultant. This process has provided me with a detailed
contractual understanding and an ability to develop watertight strategies for large
scale proposals.
I have been instrumental with the commercial team in developing a benchmark for
high quality and thorough proposals, prequalification and business development
documents that have contributed to the success of many bids and ultimately to the
success of the company.
Specialties:
- Procurement
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Sound Contracts Administration
Budgeting, tendering, tender evaluation and recommendation.
Commercial Management
Cost/Value Report
Costing
Problem Solving Capabilities
Work Experience Summary:
June 2014 to present: Commercial Manager-MENA Region – Cumming
Corporation International Dubai. (www.ccorpintl.com)
April 2013 to July 2013: Commercial Manager (Commercial, Contracts &
Procurement) – Chairman’s Office Sobha Developers, Dubai.
April 2003 to March 2013: Associate (Commercial, Contract & Procurement)
with Cracknell (Master Planner, Urban Design & Landscape Architecture) L.L.C,
Dubai (www.cracknell.com)
2000 -2003
Contracts Administrator with M/S Conser Consulting
Engineering Services, Dubai.
1998-2000
Cost Engineer with M/S George Cherian & Associates
Consulting Engineering Services, India.
Detailed Work Experience In U.A.E:
June 2014 to present: Commercial Manager-MENA Region – Cumming
Corporation International Dubai. (www.ccorpintl.com)
Position Held:
Commercial Manager – MENA Region
Role:
Currently employed with Cumming Corporation International as
Commercial Manager for Area Development on a Leisure & Entertainment
project (Dubai Parks)in Dubai.
Responsibilities:
- Review and preparation of estimates for Area Development
- Preparation of pre-qualification documents.
- Oversee the execution of requests for proposals (RFP's), requests for
qualification (RFQ's), and invitations to bid (ITB's).
- Providing support service when required in “interpretation of contract”
during the course of the contract.
- Participates as a member of the negotiating team for technical and
commercial evaluation of Tenders.
- Providing support services in the interpretation of Contracts after Contract
award.
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April 2013 to July 2013: Commercial Manager (Commercial, Contracts
And Procurement) – Chairman’s Office Sobha Developers Dubai.
Position Held:
Commercial Manager (Commercial, Contracts and
procurement) – Chairman’s Office Sobha Developers Dubai.
Role:
Responsible for the overall commercial and procurement management
of two multi billion project in the heart of the city i.e Meydan Sobha
Development at Mohammad Bin Rashid City and Sobha Lifestyle at
Mohammad Bin Rashid City.
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Responsibilities:
Review of Expression of Interest and Invitation to Tender letters
Overall management of the procurement function
Participate in Tender Committee meetings and responding to queries
Detailed review of RFP documents and making necessary amendments
as required in due consultation with the QS team.
Review for completeness of all technical documentation received from
various consultants
Review of tender evaluation reports prepared by in-house QS or
outsourced consultants and participate in price negotiation and value
engineering meetings.
April 2003 to March 2013: M/S Cracknell L.L.C (Master Planner, Urban Design &
Landscape Architects)
Position Held:
Associate (Commercial, Contracts & Procurement)
Role:
I lead a team of 15 commercial staff within the Business Acquisition
group which comprises of Business Development, Contracts and
Procurement Departments. Taking primary responsibility for the pricing
and contract management of the Company including the head office
in Dubai and branch offices in London, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Jeddah and
Oman.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor Projected Tendering/Pre-qualification work load and identify
resources requirement.
- Liaise with BD Department to ensure that the projects that are being
targeted are appropriate in terms of company’s ability to undertake
them and Company’s ability to win them.
- Ensure Tender Kick off meetings are held for all tender.
- Assembly of Estimating/tendering Teams.
- Overall management of the procurement function.
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Review and recommend on the Budget Estimates prepared by QS
and provide advice to other departments
Monitor Tender preparation progress in terms of schedule, quality and
resource costs, Ensure that the cost generated matched scope,
Project Execution, Methodology, schedule, resources and
qualifications in line with Tender win Strategy.
Ensure Tender Reviews carried out as per corporate procedures.
Ensure that all deviations to corporate contracting guidelines are
properly documented and signed off.
Establish what strengths and weakness are in company’s Proposals Vis
a vis competition.
Selection of appropriate suite of contracts based on the nature of
the work and agreeing the procurement strategy with the senior
management.
Ensure that all tender Documents are comprehensively filled.
Handover all tender documents to the projects team and chair
handover meetings
To manage the performance of sub – ordinate staff.
Overseeing all contractual matters.
Coordinate, prepare and monitor the preparation of the tender and
contract documentation.
Assist in contractual aspect of tender evaluation.
Prepare contract documents/agreements and negotiate
contract/agreement terms and conditions with contractors /
consultants.
Review contract/agreement documents and contractual
correspondence.
Collate all information and documents required for preparing
counter-claims against contractor/consultant in disputes.
Drafting of contractual correspondence and notices for use in
substantiating future claims.
Review and provide contractual advice, and if necessary
commercial advice, and assistance in relation to Project claims and
variations.
Any other trouble shooting assignments requested by any other dept
as being reasonably within the role of contracts manager.
2000 - 2003: M/S Conser Consulting Engineering Services, Dubai
Position Held:
Contracts Administrator
Client
Private Department for Sheikh Zayed Bin
Sultan Al-Nahyan, Abu Dhabi.
Contractor:
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M/S Al-Nabooda Contracting Company L.L.C
M/S Dutco Construction Company L.L.C
M/S Darwish Engineering Emirates L.L.C
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Projects:
Construction of Dams, Recharge facilities and
approach roads at various wadies in U.A.E.
Project value Dhs 300 Million.
Construction of Roads & Services within parts of U.A.E.
Project value Dhs 50 Million.
Various Landscaping Projects in U.A.E
Construction of 6No. Reservoirs in Various parts of
U.A.E
Role:
My role includes preparing various commercial documents including
Tender Documents, Tender analysis & Evaluation, Bill of quantities,
Contract Documents, Monthly Statements, Payment Certificates and
Financial Reports.
Responsibilities:
-Perform the Tender preparation and process or elements of such
-Perform pre-qualification preparation and process or elements of such
-Maintain the tendering documents and procedures
-Prepare weekly, monthly tender briefing to section head if required
-Follow-up and obtain information from all departments involved in a
tender process.
-Maintain a tender schedule that reflects and updates outstanding and
fulfilled requirements for each tender
-Work with costing group to make ensure tender BofQ or schedule are
checked or priced on time and all costs are determined and covered
-Responsible for tender accuracy and completeness.
-Ensure that all bid documents required for submittal are prepared and
signed by the relevant or expressly delegated personnel
-Obtain and analyze all relevant information including competitors'
information, products, prices and services
-Work closely with Senior Contract Specialist to plan tenders and support
the procurement process
-Work closely with Senior Contract Analystor others when assigned
Pre and Post Contract Administration:
Design Stage
Advise on cost proposals being developed by design team.
Participate in value Engineering Workshops.
Participate in Risk Analysis of Project.
Tender Documentation
Assist in Short listing of tenderers.
Preparation of Tender documentation.
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Review of compatibility of various Contract documentation and
ensure removal of Ambiguities,
Errors, contradictions, etc.
Advising on provisions of Liquidated damages / Penalty.
To advise the Employer on specific provisions in respect of Time
Extension, Variation, acceleration,
claims provision etc.,
Post Tender Stage
Review tender proposals.
Review pricing strategy adopted by Contracts.
Review compliance with Contract requirement.
Advise on Tender Qualifications.
Prepare Tender evaluation reports.
Post Contract Stage
Review periodic cost report.
Verify interim / final payments to the Contractor and prepare
Payment certificates.
Material at site payments
To attend regular commercial meetings on site to ensure that all
Commercial and contractual matters are being identified and
addressed in good time.
To review the submitted claims / major variations.
Measurements agreement
New rate agreements for the Variations.
Final Account Procedures.
Detailed Work Experience In India:
1998-2000: M/s George Cherian Associates Consulting Engineering Services.
Position Held:
Cost Engineer
Project:
Construction of Various Commercial &Residential
Buildings and construction of Roads & Services.
Role:
Preparing and handling commercial documents and payments
certification for projects.
Continuing professional development seminars:
Continuous Professional Developmental activities - by attending various
CPDs/Seminars of Contractual, Commercial and Technical nature,
Conducted by Various Professional Bodies like RICS, ICES,
IQSA(www.iqsa.info), Society of construction Law-UAE (www.scl-uae.org)
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etc.,
Strengths:
o Thorough understanding of FIDIC conditions of contract(FIDIC
1987)
o Sound Knowledge of Method of Measurement (POMI, CESMME3)
o Good knowledge of the current market rates for major
construction materials supply rates.
o Familiar with pre & post construction operations.
o Highly motivated and dynamic person.
o Ability to work in a cross-cultural group
o Proven ability to lead a team
o High level of efficiency and analytical thinking
o Ability to implement and follow up
o Self starter with good techno commercial acumen (excellent
negotiation and management skills).
o Mature work attitudes and good judgment under tight schedules.
o Open minded and constructive personality, with the ability to
build up networks.
o High ability to work with responsibility, precision, efficiency and
professionalism.
Technical Skills:
Computer Skills in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel & Power Point),
AutoCAD
Summary:
My engineering background, computer knowledge and business
management qualifications have been a valuable basis for my ability to
fulfill the objectives set by my employers. I am confident of facing any
challenging business situation and I can assure you of carrying out
responsibilities with integrity and dedication.
Personal Information
Date of Birth
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13/04/1975
Nationality
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Indian
Marital Status
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Married with two kids
Religion
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Christian
Visa Status
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Employment
Languages Known:
Driving License
English, Hindi, Malayalam, knowledge of Arabic
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Valid U.A.E and Indian Driving License.
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Declaration:
The above furnished details are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
LIDDLE PHILIP
References:
Mr David Cracknell
Group Managing Director
Cracknell LLC
P. O. Box 66231
Dubai, UAE
Mr Robert Shakespeare
Design Director
Cracknell LLC
P. O. Box 66231
Dubai, UAE
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