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CV of Bijuraj R. Cost Engineer Apr-****

BIJURAJ RAJU

Career Profile

Overall 22+ years of experience in Oil Field Onshore / Offshore Construction Jobs, of which the past 16 years in Cost. Started my career as a Field Engineer and worked for about 7 years in various capabilities in the execution of oil field construction projects prior to moving into Cost Control department. Have experience of working with EPC Contractors, PMC and Client as well. A team player; have worked with multiple nationalities and on multibillion USD Oil and Gas Projects. Have Middle East experience of over 15 years. Organizations I worked for include ADNOC, ARAMCO, WOOD, McDermott, Leighton, AET, etc. Currently employed with McDermott on a USD 3.2 B EPC Project of Qatar Gas, North Field Expansion Project. Qualification and Computer Knowledge

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (1993-1997).

Proficient in MS office suit with excellent working knowledge in MS Excel. Knowledge in working with SAP

Knowledge in AutoCAD 2000 and Primavera P3 and MS Projects. Professional Memberships and Certifications

Member of AACEI

Certification from Saudi Council of Engineers

+91-999**-***** [India]

+974-****-**** [Qatar]

ad3jlq@r.postjobfree.com

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Job History

March 2022 till date

Company : McDermott

Position : Sr. Principal Project Controls Specialist Client : Qatar Gas

Project : North Field Expansion Project: A multibillion-dollar project of Qatar Gas for EPCI of 13 Wellhead Platforms, 2 Sensory Tower Platforms, 530 km of Subsea Pipelines 38”/28”, 272 km of 33kV Subsea Cables, 13 km Onshore Pipeline and 32 km of Onshore cable laying.

Bid review, Project Cost files set-up.

Job allocation to the team of Cost Engineers and support personnel and guidance, where required

Change Management.

Monthly Executive Management Review package reporting.

Cost Report to Client and co-ordination

Invoicing to client

Commitments and forecast

Liaise with other departments for inputs related to Cost. December 2019 to December 2020

Company : Saudi Aramco through SNC Lavalin

Position : Cost Engineer (PMS)

Project : Gas Compression Projects Department (A multibillion-dollar program of ARAMCO’s Upstream Division which includes Gas Compression Packages and pipelines.

Working as a Cost Engineer in the Core Team of the department which has several packages managed by individual Cost Engineers.

Prepare and compile Monthly Project Updates for management review.

Review of Cost Rack-up Sheets from individual packages and reporting to management.

Consolidate reports from individual divisions to prepare reports at the Program Level.

Annual budget allocation to individual packages and continuous monitoring for overrun and forecast for the requirements.

Preparation of project status reports to GM office on monthly basis.

Verification of actual cost bookings in the system to ensure proper allocation into each projects

Commitment cost review with individual package cost engineers.

Forecast cost update based on management guidance.

Update values in SAP periodically.

Change Management system – review of logs by individual package cost engineers and updates to management.

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January 2018 to October 2018

Company : Wood Group

Position : Cost / Estimation Engineer (PMC)

Project : Al Zour Refinery Project, Kuwait (A multibillion-dollar project of KIPIC consisting of several major packages that are executed by leading EPC JV Companies)

Individually handled the Package Cost functionalities for the Main Process Unit construction which is about USD 4 Billion, in the absence of Sr. / Lead Cost Engineer since Feb-2018.

Monthly Management reporting.

EPC invoice forecast to Client.

Review monthly and weekly reports from Contractor.

Review Cost report from Contractor.

Verification of Contractor’s invoices involving Lump sum, Reimbursable and Provisional sum for completeness and correctness as per the Clauses laid out in the Contract and certify and recommend to Client for payment.

Liaise with Contracts and the Projects execution team and other relevant departments for any queries related to the invoice / claims submitted by the Contractor.

Assist Client in monthly cash call.

Update values in Cost Management System periodically

Change Management system - track all scope changes / variation orders etc. maintain log and coordinate in preparation of Change Orders.

Prepare estimates for variations – as and when required

Prepare Cost Reports for internal review.

November 2012 to August 2016

Company : Al Hosn Gas (Abu Dhabi Gas Development Company) Position : Cost Engineer

Project : Shah Gas Development Project (A multibillion-dollar project consisting of several major packages that were executed by leading EPC companies like Saipem, Technicas, Samsung Engineering, CCC, etc.)

Assign Job Numbers and Control Budget for Project requirements.

Monitoring Commitments booked in the Job Costing System.

Forecasting - Prepare Budget Managers Report, review the ‘to go’ cost, finalize the EAC

(Estimated At-completion Cost) on monthly basis.

Review of Cost and Budget report submitted by Contractors.

Verification of Contractor’s invoices involving Lump sum, Reimbursable and Provisional sum for completeness and correctness as per the Clauses laid out in the Contract and certify for payment.

Back-charge the Contractors for jobs carried out by the Client on their behalf.

Update invoice details in SAP.

Change Management system - track all scope changes / variation orders etc. and assess the related impact on both Cost and Schedule. Assist Contracts Department in preparation of Change Orders.

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Update Cost Management System for the additional works and changes as and when approved.

Prepare Budget Reports and Cost Reports periodically for the Management review.

Review and validate the Cost Reports and forecast submitted by Contractors.

Update Cost Control Procedures when required.

Liaise with Contracts and the Projects execution team and other relevant departments for any queries related to the invoice / claims submitted by the Contractor.

Liaise with the Finance Department for any issues related to the payment of invoices.

Estimate / Prepare Change Order Requests for Management approval for additional scope of work.

Providing required inputs to Project Accountants for the preparation of Cash Flow.

Providing VOWD on monthly basis.

Prepare Monthly Cost Reports.

February 2012 to September 2012

Company : AET Shipmanagement Pte Ltd

Position : Cost Controller

Project : Conversion of two Aramax tankers into Modular Capture Vessels for the Marine Well Containment Company, a Consortium of several Major Oil Companies

Review of Bid Estimate and develop Project Budget.

Review the Project Budget with Project Managers / Budget Managers and finalize the Cost Baseline.

Develop Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) and develop Chart of Account.

Provide Job Number and Control Budget for project requisitions related to Material Procurement, Sub-contract, and Equipment Rentals etc. Variance analysis / Preparation of exception report.

Monitoring Commitments booked in the Job Costing System.

Forecasting - Prepare Budget Managers Report, review the ‘to go’ cost, finalize the EAC

(Estimated At-completion Cost) on monthly basis.

Change Management system - track all scope changes / variation orders etc. and assess the related impact on both Cost and Schedule. Assist in preparation of Variation Orders to Client.

Co-ordinate with Sub-Contract Department and track all approved and potential variations to subcontract agreements and provide a cost forecast.

Estimate / Prepare Change Order Requests for Client approval for additional scope of work from the contract.

Verification of invoices and certification for payment.

Track all back chargeable cost to Vendors, Sub-Contractors, etc.

Prepare Monthly Cost Reports to Client.

January 2011 to December 2011

Company : Leighton Offshore Pte Ltd

Position : Sr. Cost Engineer

Project : Iraq Crude Oil Export Expansion Project - Phase 1: Laying of 2 Nos. of 48” offshore pipelines for 45 km each; installation of 3 SPMs offshore Iraq and all associated works for South Oil Company. Page 5 7

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Review of Bid Estimate and develop Project Budget.

Review the Project Budget with Project Managers / Budget Managers and finalize the Cost Baseline.

Develop Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) and develop Chart of Account.

Provide Job Number and Control Budget for project requisitions related to Material Procurement, Sub-contract, and Equipment Rentals etc. Variance analysis / Preparation of exception report.

Monitoring Commitments booked in the Job Costing System.

Forecasting - Prepare Budget Managers Report, review the ‘to go’ cost, finalize the EAC

(Estimated At-completion Cost) on monthly basis.

Prepare monthly Project Review Package for Management Review, providing details of Original & Current Budget, Current commitments, Actual Cost, Estimated At Completion Cost, Cost Variances, Man hour details & Productivity, Contingency, Risk & opportunity, Variation Orders, Revenue and Project Margin.

Develop Profit Improvement Plan in consultation with Budget / Project Managers and review on monthly basis.

Change Management system - track all scope changes / variation orders etc. and assess the related impact on both Cost and Schedule. Assist in preparation of Variation Orders to Client.

Co-ordinate with Sub-Contract Department and track all approved and potential variations to subcontract agreements and provide a cost forecast.

Estimate / Prepare Change Order Requests for Client approval for additional scope of work from the contract.

Verification of invoices and certification for payment.

Monitor the Procurement Plan to have good control on the procurement cost.

Risk & Opportunity Management – Maintain R & O register by reviewing periodically with Budget Managers / Project Managers.

Track all Reimbursable costs and advice Project Accountant for billing to client.

Track all back chargeable cost to vendors, Sub-Contractors, etc.

Advise Project Accountants for Payment Milestone Completions and to prepare Monthly Invoicing (to Client).

Providing required inputs to Project Accountants for the preparation of Cash Flow.

Providing VOWD on monthly basis.

Prepare Monthly Cost Reports to Client.

Preparation of Project Close out Reports.

Coordinate for internal audits pertaining to Project Controls Department.

Liaise with Finance, Procurement and Fabrication / Engineering departments for issues affecting cost.

August 2008 to January 2011

Company : J Ray Mc Dermott

Position : Sr. Cost Engineer

Project 1 : Fabrication of 3 Nos. of Jackets, Temporary Works Decks and Subsea Drilling Templates for the Barzan fields offshore Qatar - Client RasGas. (Aug-08 to Feb-10)

Project 2 : Safaniya Field Upgrade Phase I - Project of Aramco - Brownfield Page 6 7

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modifications and electrification of 9 existing Wellhead platforms; new 42” offshore pipeline and 230 kV cable laying for 45 kms; one new offshore platform & jacket fabrication and installation. (Mar-10 to Jan-11)

Review of Bid Estimate and develop Project Budget.

Review the Project Budget with Project Managers / Budget Managers and finalize the Cost Baseline.

Develop Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) and develop Chart of Account.

Provide Job Number and Control Budget for project requisitions related to Material Procurement, Sub-contract, and Equipment Rentals etc. Variance analysis / Preparation of exception report.

Monitoring Commitments booked in the Job Costing System.

Forecasting - Prepare Budget Managers Report, review the ‘to go’ cost, finalize the EAC

(Estimated At-completion Cost) on monthly basis.

Prepare monthly Project Review Package for Management Review, providing details of Original & Current Budget, Current commitments, Actual Cost, Estimated At Completion Cost, Cost Variances, Man hour details & Productivity, Contingency, Risk & opportunity, Variation Orders, Revenue and Project Margin.

Develop Profit Improvement Plan in consultation with Budget / Project Managers and review on monthly basis.

Change Management system - track all scope changes / variation orders etc. and assess the related impact on both Cost and Schedule. Assist in preparation of Variation Orders to Client.

Co-ordinate with Sub-Contract Department and track all approved and potential variations to subcontract agreements and provide a cost forecast.

Estimate / Prepare Change Order Requests for Client approval for additional scope of work from the contract.

Verification of invoices and certification for payment.

Monitor the Procurement Plan to have good control on the procurement cost.

Risk & Opportunity Management – Maintain R & O register by reviewing periodically with Budget Managers / Project Managers.

Track all Reimbursable costs and advice Project Accountant for billing to client.

Track all back chargeable cost to Vendors, Sub-Contractors, etc.

Advise Project Accountants for Payment Milestone Completions and to prepare Monthly Invoicing (to Client).

Providing required inputs to Project Accountants for the preparation of Cash Flow.

Providing VOWD on monthly basis.

Prepare Monthly Cost Reports to Client.

Preparation of Project Close out Reports.

Coordinate for internal audits pertaining to Project Controls Department.

Liaise with Finance, Procurement and Fabrication / Engineering departments for issues affecting cost.

September 2004 to July 2008

Company : Mc Dermott Caspian Contractors Inc

Position : Cost Engineer

Project : Fabrication, Installation and Commissioning of 3 Nos. of Offshore Page 7 7

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Production Drilling and Quarters Platforms - working for AIOC / BP in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Preparation of monthly cash flow for the project.

Cash forecast for management review.

Generating and updating @ Risk reports for management review.

Preparation of monthly cost report for management review.

Allocation of job numbers for project requirements.

Cost coding and verification of subcontractor’s invoices.

Identify reimbursable items based on job numbers and invoice to the client.

Preparation of budget report for the project.

Identification and preparation of variation orders to the client for additional works done.

Preparation of documents for the contract close-out with client and subcontractors. Career Summary from 1997 to 2004

Worked under various capabilities during this period – Planning Engineer, Site Engineer, Coordinator, Materials Engineer, QC Engineer, etc. June 2004 to September 2004 - Laying of cross-country pipeline and terminal piping works for Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. Gandhidham, India – Worked with Aban Constructions Pvt. Ltd. Oct 2003 to April 2004 - Shutdown works for two plants at National Methanol Company (a subsidiary of SABIC group of companies) in Jubail, Saudi Arabia Feb 2003 to Oct 2003 – worked with subcontractor of Olayan Descon, Saudi Arabia, in the fabrication of ladders and platforms for Aramco.

January 2002 to Feb 2003 - Estimation and Bidding for various projects at the Chennai office of M/s. Aban Constructions.

April 2000 to December 2001 – Cross country pipeline project of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. In Vadodara, Gujarat, India – 5 pipelines in a common trench and 4 Nos of 33kV electrical cables laying.

January 2000 to March 2000 - Cross-Country pipeline project of Gas Authority of India Limited. May 1998 to December 1999 - Pipe Spool fabrication, piping: fabrication, erection and testing, and pipe supports fabrication at the Refinery Construction site of M/s. Reliance Petroleum Limited, Jamnagar, Gujarat India.

May 1997 to April 1998 - Fabrication of Mud Tanks used in Onshore Oil rigs of M/s. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Cauvery basin, India

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