Abraham Ekefre
Registered Quantity Surveyor | Cost Estimator | Cost Control | Procurement | Contract Administration | Construction Management
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About
Results-driven Principal Quantity Surveyor with extensive expertise in Quantity Surveying, construction cost management, and procurement. Delivered successful outcomes in cost estimation, BOQ preparation, and tender documentation through comprehensive project financial management and procurement strategies. Committed to contributing technical skills and insights to enhance project delivery in building and infrastructure sectors.
Experience
Principal Quantity Surveyor - Akwa Ibom State Public Service / Ministry of Health - Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
(2001-06)
- Developed comprehensive preliminary cost estimates, project budgets and cost plans to guide financial decision-making.
- Compiled detailed Bills of Quantities for building, renovation, civil engineering and infrastructure projects, ensuring accurate cost forecasting.
- Prepare and assess interim valuations and final accounts.
- Evaluate variations, additional works and contractors' claims.
- Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets.
- Prepare tender documentation and participate in tender evaluation processes.
- Conducted site measurements and inspections to verify executed works.
- Review contractors' payment applications and supporting documentation.
- Prepare project cost reports and financial assessments.
- Support the successful financial and commercial management of construction projects.
- Provide professional advice on construction costs, materials and alternative construction solutions.
- Carry out detailed quantity take-offs and measurement from architectural, structural and engineering drawings.
- Undertake detailed construction rate analysis and pricing.
- Provide procurement and contract administration support.
- Liaise with architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers and other project stakeholders.
- Supervise and coordinate junior Quantity Surveying personnel.
- Monitored project costs against budgets, providing actionable recommendations for effective cost control and financial performance.
Education
Advanced Certificate - Procurement Management - University of Benin, Nigeria (2026-05)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Quantity Surveying - University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria (2013-08)
