About Saga
SAGA is founded and led by George Abraham, B.E. Civil Engineering, MRICS, PQS, MCIArb
George has 35+ years extensive experience in the construction industry, of which the last 20 years have been in Canada/ US. He has exceptional techno – commercial knowledge having managed large complex projects such as Airport, Rail infrastructure, Tunnels, Bridges & Highways, and ICI and residential projects both in Canada and Internationally. He has worked with Government agencies like Metrolinx in Ontario, Canada and Limitless internationally. He also has extensive experience having worked with world’s leading tier 1 Contractors Strabag, Skanska, Acciona & Carillion. George has built up and managed large commercial management teams and consistently delivered success in managing mega construction projects, high-value claims, complex negotiations, and dispute resolutions across multiple regions.
SAGA is a group of Civil Engineers and Chartered Quantity Surveyors/Commercial Managers who takes pride in its in-depth knowledge in all aspects of commercial management, starting from feasibility studies to project close out as well as Operations and Maintenance. These include budget preparations, procurement, commercial management of projects, project controls and change management, claims and Dispute resolution, final accounts.
We are experts in a multitude of contract forms and commercial arrangements with an in-depth knowledge of construction law, contracts, JV agreements, cost control, variations & claims management, dispute avoidance and resolution and have led teams in arbitration, litigation and mediation.
SAGA possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and are experts in providing strategic guidance and direction to senior leadership and project teams to minimize risk, deliver best value for money and ensure consistent and effective commercial management across a portfolio of projects. We have developed and applied processes and procedures for commercial and claims management, value engineering, cost control, schedule management and project management.
We are versed in global procurement with knowledge of various procurement routes and expertise in vendor management in both the local and international marketplace including P3/AFP contracts and Progressive Design-Build contracts.