HUSSAIN ELYAS

ac3jjp@r.postjobfree.com +91-960-***-**-**

Nationality Indian

Year of Birth 1965

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Around 26 years of experience in the field of Cost Estimation of Capital Projects for Onshore / Offshore (including Client / Design Consultant / International EPIC Contracting Organizations ),Budget Estimates / Conceptual, Feasibility Studies, FEED Estimates / DBSP Estimates / EPC Estimates / Detail Estimates / CO / VO), Providing Estimating & management services covering contract administration, implementation of Cost Control & Estimating Procedures, Evaluation, Quantity Surveying, Back charges, Claims, Participate in Negotiations, Liaises with Clients, Cost Summaries, Cost Control Analysis, and Cost Control,Techno-Commercial Kick-off Meetings, Budgeting, Monitoring of Contracts, Trending & Forecasting Techniques, Variations / Change Orders, etc.

Techno-commercially aware Engineer with experience ranging from hands on Engineering through to successful cost management of major fields (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation works), Good, Broad based, pre and post contract experience on major projects like :

Oil & Gas Industries / Refineries / Pipelines.

Chemical & Petrochemical Industries.

Onshore & Offshore modules for oil industries.

Aluminium Process Industries.

Power and Desalination Plants.

LNG / Cement / Polyester Plants.

High Rise Buildings (Dubai’s Tallest - Emirates Twin Tower & Burg Al Arab)

Well conversant with FIDIC, ASME, AWS, BS, ANSI, JIS, DIN, NACE, API 650, API 5L etc.. and other relevant international codes.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL STATUS

B.E. (Mechanical) - Bachelor of Engineering from Osmania University (First Division) – 1989

AACE Certified ID: 154 100

ASPENONE-(Capital Cost Estimator) KBase Course (Aspen Tech- ICARUS based

Design, Estimating & Scheduling Software)

Having knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access in Windows NT Platforms, MS Project, AS 400, Go-Work(Estimation Package)+Access & Primavera – P3 {Planning Package}.

EXPERIENCE RECORD

10/2015 – Till Today Estimation & Tendering Consultants

General Manager (Estimation)

10/2013 – 7/2015 NAMA MOTT MACDONALD

Worked in CHINA PETROLEUM ENGINEERING (CPE)- Beijing

Cost Estimation Engineer – Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals Unit

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare cost estimation for the projects and contribute to operational effectiveness by, independently and proactively advise on process improvement opportunities.

Prepare Material take off Bill of Quantity and Prepare cost estimation for the projects and submit them to the tender committee.

Thoroughly follow up material costs / Man hours cost.

Deliver thorough, independent and complete cost estimations for the tenders. Collect all relevant/ needed information from the production estimator, design engineer, Tender manager, and/or from site visits.

Process all gathered data into clear and cost optimal budgets and cost estimates including a planning and work sequencing.

Ensure gathered date and budget information is maintained and knowledge is transferred to project management and commercial department.

Checks and makes sure that all the corresponding documents of inquiry to be tendered like Drawings, Specifications, Addendums, Bill of Quantities, Relevant Standards etc. are received in order.

Reviews and understands fully the project drawings, specifications, scope and other relevant documents etc.

Goes through all the aspects of the job in detail and calculates Material take-off, Labour hours, Paint surface areas, Erection hours with respect to erection procedures, Access for Cranes and Transportation Procedures etc. Builds the total estimated cost of the project.

Preserves in liaison with Secretary all the tender documents in a manner that at any point of time they should be available and maintains all files / documents for the enquiries and the projects completed in proper order.

Prepares the C.I.F.( Contract Information Form ), Final Estimates, Requisition for Material Procurement etc. in case of award of contract and also summarise all the information for disseminating in the kick-off meeting.

Advices management of any cost-effective measures / actions which could be helpful to cut down costs, giving a competitive edge to cut down the cost & price and price levels.

12/2010 - 10/2013 Estimation & Tendering Consultants

General Manager (Estimation)

07/2009 - 10/2010 MARAFIQ (Power & Water Utility Company) for Yanbu & Jubail

Through JACOBS ZATE (PMC)

Senior Estimator

Key Responsibilities:

Preparation of +/-10% EPC Cost Estimates for Marafiq- Jubail & Yanbu.

Preparation of +/- 40% Budget Estimates for Marafiq- Jubail & Yanbu.

Detailed Estimates involving Cost Management of all major fields (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation works.

Involve in Preparation DBSP Estimates, of Multi-disciplinary EPC Projects using Cost Estimation Software like K-base Icarus,

Updation of Estimate Summary & Chair the meeting / Explain the procedure / Review Estimating tools to provide guidance and directions.

Review and endorse the final draft of FEED Contractor Estimate jointly with PMT in line with the requirements.

Prepares and analyzes comparisons of scope, quantities and cost data for the projects.

06/2006 - 07/2009 Khafji Joint Operations (An ARAMCO KJO JV)

Through PENSPEN International

Senior Estimator / Cost Analyst

Key Responsibilities:

Preparation of Budget Estimates, DBSP Estimates, Change Order / Variation Order Estimates of Multi-disciplinary EPC Projects using Cost Estimation Software like K-base Icarus, review and check FEED Estimates.

Chair the meeting / explain the procedure / Review Estimating tools, provide guidance, directions and comments on the work.

Review and endorse the final draft of GES / FEED Contractor Estimate jointly with PMT in line with the KJO Guideline requirements.

Prepare jointly with PMT a presentation to the JOC of FEED Estimates together with reconciliation to DBSP Estimate.

Performing, monitoring and reviewing cost engineering functions which include cost control and cost analysis for multidisciplinary project activities.

Collection, verification and integration of work scope for all entities into total project plan.

Prepares and analyzes comparisons of scope, quantities and cost data for the projects.

Monitor and analyze the contractor’s actual scope in conjunction with original baseline tender and variation forecast.

Prepare and Analyze Cost Estimates for Contractors for Variation / Change Orders. Prepare cost trend estimates & Estimate Comparisons.

01/2003 - 06/2006 EPC Emirates LLC, Dubai

Estimation Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Reviews project drawings, specifications, scope and other relevant documents etc.

Goes through all the aspects of the job in detail and recheck the Material take-off, Labour hours, Paint surface areas, Erection hours with respect to erection procedures & QA/QC & Safety Procedures, Access for Cranes and Transportation etc.

Ensure the generation of required enquiries for different types of materials / equipments and sources the most economical supplier.

Advices management of any cost-effective measures / actions which could be helpful to cut down costs & price levels.

Covering all aspects of the department, Commercial practices, Legal aspects negotiations.

Preparation & compilation of documents and preparation of reports & including final accounts.

In case of award, summarize all the information for disseminating in the kick-off meeting.

06/2001 - 08/2003 Ras Laffan Liquified Natural Gas Co. Ltd., Qatar

Shutdown Estimation Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Prepares Cost Estimates / Budgets based on the work packages for Shutdown / Maintenance jobs.

Typical contracts which includes term maintenance of sophisticated equipment (turbines / non-turbines and other rotating items) fabric maintenance( Scaffolding, Painting, Insulation, NDT & etc.) fire proofing, galvanizing, international transport, inspection, etc, carries out contract bid review including both technical and commercial analysis.

Develop Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) for approved budgets and prepare budget requests & FEED Projects (overall and annual) based on approved cost estimates.

Analyze actual costs to provide management with variance analysis, cost trend reports and cost control reports and recommend remedial actions.

Analyze and evaluate scope changes, contractor estimates for change orders and claims and make recommendations. Participate in negotiations with contractors where cost impacts occur. Assess impact on budget and overall cost.

Identification and quantification of back charges to third parties.

Prepare Tenders and process them till finalization, including bids evaluation and award recommendation.

12/1999 - 12/2000 NASS INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, Bahrain

Senior Estimator

Key Responsibilities:

Reviews and understands fully the project drawings, specifications, scope and other relevant documents etc.

Generates enquiries for different types of materials and sources the most economical supplier.

Goes through all the aspects of the job in detail and calculates Material take-off, Labor hours, Paint surface areas, Erection hours with respect to erection procedures, Access for Cranes and Transportation Procedures etc. Builds the total estimated cost of the project.

Prepares the Estimating check-list in proposing scope of work, deletions / exclusions or alternatives and the same list clearly on the quotation prepared.

Prepares the tender submission documents.

Advices management of any cost-effective measures / actions which could be helpful to cut down costs, giving a competitive edge to cut down the cost & price and price levels.

03/1997 – 12/1999 Headline Engineering, Dubai

In-charge of Estimation

Key Responsibilities:

Preparation of Bills of Quantities, Takes-offs, rate build ups, tender preparations, pre/post contract documentations including final accounts.

Key role in the operation, to ensure that pricing procedures are in place and adhered to, plus monitoring progress on projects in order to ensure that they are completed with in budget.

Covering all aspects of the department, Commercial practices, Legal aspects negotiations.

Compilation of contract documents and preparation of reports on contract activities.

Determines contract provisions such as warranties, insurance bid and performance bonds, assesses financial risk to obtain the most appropriate pricing structure, and the preparation of standard, model and freely negotiated terms for contract which may be issued on lump sum measured works and reimbursable cost basis.

12/1995 - 02/1997 ABB Sae Sadelmi, Abu Dhabi

Cost Control Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

Quantity Surveying, Bills of Quantities, Estimating, Cost Control, Cost Analysis, Preparing final cost summaries from man hours, equipment & materials, covering all aspects of the department, legal aspects negotiations, preparation / monitoring of contracts.

Preparing labour returns, controlling sub-contractors development of cost estimates, raising variation to contract & controlling daily worksheets, checking & authorizing incoming invoices & raising necessary contra charges.

Preparing claims against client & sub-contractors, updating of final back charges / final cost summaries in computer.

07/1992 - 11/1995 Iemants Steel Constructions, Abu Dhabi

Estimation Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

Analyze cost and derive / develop cost estimating data, maintain and update estimating manual.

Analyze and evaluate scope changes, contractor estimates for change orders and claims and make recommendations. Participate in negotiations with contractors where cost impacts occur. Assess impact on budget and overall cost.

Identification and quantification of back charges to third parties.

Prepare Tenders and process them till finalization, including bids evaluation and award recommendation.

05/1991 – 06/1992 STEPRO, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Project Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

Issue engineering documents ( After design calculations & drawing, etc) for approval and or fabrication / constructions.

Check and utilize stock material where possible at the design stage.

Updates the materials in computer.

Organizing and Controlling labour force including site staff and up to 100 operatives.

Controlling Site Quality Assurance, Controlling sub-contractors.

Preparing weekly labour returns, progress reports, productivity reports etc.

04/1989 – 03/1991 B.H.E.L. Ancillary, India

In-charge of Production

Key Responsibilities:

Make fabrication plan, schedule for each job, route sheets on all jobs.

Make layouts and cutting plans, to conserves material and labour.

Monitor and records progress, daily and weekly reports

Conduct weekly meetings with the manufacturing staff including leadsman to discuss problems and their safeguards, remedies and means to improve work efficiency and production.

LANGUAGE CAPABILITY

English : Spoken – fluent; written – fluent; reading – fluent

Hindi : Spoken – fluent; written – fluent; reading – fluent

Urdu : Spoken – fluent; written – fluent; reading – fluent

Arabic : Spoken – Not-fluent; written – Not-fluent; reading –Not- fluent

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