Career Objective

To provide valuable contribution for the growth of organization

attached to and for the betterment of the society, while making

advances in the career

Educational Qualification

Passed B tech in civil engineering from Kerala university in First class marks

Passed M E in structural engineering from Gulbarga university with distinction marks

Professional Membership

Member of Royal institute of Chartered Surveyors ( MRICS)

Fellow of Institution of Valuer ( FIV)

Member of Institution of Engineer ( M I E)

Chartered Engineer

Career Summary

Post graduate civil engineer and chartered surveyor (MRICS) with 30 years of experience in pre and post contract

construction works in India and Abroad

Worked with contractor and client

Worked in major sectors like construction of high rise building for residential and commercial purpose, oil and gas, water retaining structures which includes dams, vented cross bar, river protection work, roads and bridges etc

Conversant with pre and post contract works at international level with proven track record in minimizing cost and enhancing value for money. Efficient contract administrative skill such as review and interpretation of contract documents, prepare technical and commercial submissions while working with contractor, tendering, evaluating bid, award of tender, agreement execution with contractor, review of variation of claims, payments etc while working with client.

Good knowledge of commercial and technical aspects for works related to high rise building construction, oil and gas and other civil engineering works which include bridges, water retaining structures and road works

Computer skill and courses

Good working knowledge of MS word, Excel, Power point, prima vera and STAAD

Hobby

Reading, jogging, tennis

Work Experience

1. Senior Manager

V K Consultant & Engineer’s (August 2019- Continuing)

Kochi, Kerala, India

Responsibilities

Design and Prepare plan considering the views of client, prepare estimate total project cost, select contractor through competitive bid, on behalf of client,execute agreement between client and contractor, administer construction contracts to see that the contractor fulfills the conditions of contract and to see whether any structural change is required during execution of work.

2.Executive Engineer ( Aug 1993 – Aug 2008, Jan 2010 – May 2011,

Water Resource Department Jan2016- Jun 2019)

Govt. of kerala, India

( 20 years )

Pre tender

Leading a team of planning engineers, quantity surveyors, estimators, draftsman and accountants for preparing project plan, checking estimates, issue administrative and technical sanction, review design documents, checking construction drawings, checking rate analysis, checking cost revision and its impact on the total cost of the project, contract formulation,prepare tender documents,arranging,evaluating and awarding tender, contract agreement, determining risk and risk management plan, settling monthly accounts.

Post tender

Leading a team of construction engineers for carrying out the projects . Responsible for timely completion of work within budget and see that the projects are delivered in high standards. Monitoring progress of work and see whether the works are progressing as per plan. Conduct monthly meeting at site, prepare and submit the progress report of work to the chief engineer for his review. Checking bills for verifying whether the quantities executed are within BOQ and pass the audited bill for payment. Conduct valuation of the project completed at site and check with the submitted bill for payment .Verify claims made by the contractor by comparing the quantities of work executed with bill of quantities of the project, check works executed at site, issue completion certificate and commission the projects.

Significant accomplishments

Provided accurate quantification and cost estimation

Completed many projects in time and got appreciation from Government

Educated the project team on budget, claims and profit

Projectshandled

Multi-storeyed building for staff quarters and its related infrastructure works, New multi-storeyed laboratory building, bridges cum salt water extrusion structures across rivers and the connected approach road works, check dams, concrete lined canals,pump houses, ductile iron under ground pipe laying, sea wall for protection of shore from sea erosion, random rubble masonry protection wall for safeguarding the banks of river from erosion .

3. Chief Quantity Surveyor (Feb 2015- Dec 2015)

Al Hashemi & Al Rawas L L C

Sultanate of Oman ( 11 months)

Pre tender

Leading a team of Quantity surveyors for preparing Bills of Quantities from approved plan and specification of clients, preparing documents for Technical submissions and other deliverables with accuracy and within the specified time of submission of documents, preparing rate analysis and compiling data that influence the cost, get sub contract quotations well in advance, compare with the lowest quotation and finalize the quotation, preparing risk management plan, identify the likely factors that influence the project cost, project planning, review of design documents, checking cost revision and its impact on the total cost of the project, checked the collateral warranties were in place ( performance bond, insurances ) prior to submission of tender, attend pre clarification meetings, prepare documents for pricing, price it and submit the document to client after getting approval from the General Manager.

Post tender

Duties includes managing cost control of the project in consultation with the planning manager, provide accurate information regarding the shortfalls if any during construction to the site team as wellasto the General Manager. Arrange prestart meetings with subcontractors,discuss and clear all clarification,prepare cash flow statement and appraise the director about finance required every month, check progress of work, check valuation certificate, arrange site meetings, check invoices and payment certificates, training and assisting new trainee quantity surveyors to develop their skills and performance.

Significant accomplishments

Provided accurate quantification, priced the tender and got new projects

Completed many projects to the satisfaction of client

Educated the project team on budget, claims and profit

Projects handled

Pricing the tender for construction of apartments for SNCO, construction of JOQ, FOQ for accommodating officers of ministry of defense, construction of new aviation building, Al sadah sports complex, construction of Quarters for officers of ministry of defense, extension of sports complex and construction of directorate General of Finance building

4.. Senior Estimation Engineer

Alsa Engineering & Contracting (March 2013- Nov 2014)

United Arab Emirates (1 Year & 9months)

Responsibilities

Leading a team of Estimation Engineers, providing them guidance and assistance for resolving complex estimation problems, provide assistance in price negotiation, prepare cost reports and present findings to design & client teams, provides coordination and liaison with project management team, assist in carry out quantity survey in assigned disciplines, Analyze financial information to determine present and future performance, responsible for the development of complex proposal for the company, provide assistance in cross checking of errors, adheres to all safety and security policies of the organization while pricing the tender and carry out the works awarded following the safety practices in site, monitoring contract budget,progress of work,provides report to the management specifying the areas where cost is affected in the contract, supports the management in developing improvements for the betterment of employees.

Significant accomplishments

Provided accurate quantification, priced the tender and won several projects

Completed many projects to the satisfaction of client

Mentoring trainee staffs on estimation

Appreciation from management

Projects handled

Pricing for projects such as construction of BFN & Rumaitha co2 injection,cathodic protection of well casings, Mirfa –Ruwais pipe line project, civil maintenance and earth works, closed drain system, Buhasa- Shuhaiba gas lift facilities and tie in works of well casings and construction of the above mentioned projects

5. Senior Quantity Surveyor

Galfar Engineering & Contracting (Sept 2011- Jan 2013)

United Arab Emirates

( 1 Year & 5months )

Responsibilities

Worked on tender documents to provide preliminary cost advice by assisting a team of quantity surveyors in preparing a bill of quantity, quantity take off as per standards method of measurement, compiling data that influence cost, cost analysis, initiated the bidding process for sub contract packages and sub contract administration, prepared and submitted claims in consultation with project team, identified risks and initiated strategy to avoid risks of the contract, checked and submitted bills for payment, arranged meetings with sub contractor, attended monthly meetings, gave advice to operations manager regarding contract conflicts, attended pre tender meetings and clarified doubts regarding pricing, received quotation from sub contractors well in advance for pricing the tender, assisted in preparing technical submission, priced the tender in consultation with the operations manager, coordination with design consultant to solve complex issues in project

Significant accomplishments

Provided competitive pricing for tenders and won several projects

Mentoring trainee staffs on quantity survey, preparation of technical submissions

Appreciation from management

Projects handled

Pricing for the bid construction of closed drain system, non process building at ASAB, Bab Gas compression project at Thamamma, segregation of units 6 & 7 flow line and additional manifold slots, new WAG wells & conversion of existing gas injection well to WAG at Sahil and monitoring the progress of on going Bab gas compression project .

6.Senior Quantity Surveyor

Danem Engineering (April 2009- Aug 2009)

Qatar

( 5months )

Responsibilities

Complete management of commercial aspects of the awarded work in Qatar Petroleum, managing the cost control of the projects, reviewing monthly reports of the progress of work, controlling a team of surveyors, checking quantity take off, tender price evaluation, preparing cost estimates, preparing technical submissions, attend site visit, helping in pricing the tender, certification of payment certificates, getting client approval of material required for a project, assist in getting quotation from sub contractor

Projects handled

Tenders related to terminal 2 Airport expansion project and various sub projects of Qatar petroleum and management of construction of various sub projects of Qatar petroleum.

7. Project Quantity Surveyor

Al Futtaim Carillion (Sept 2008- Feb 2009)

UAE

( 6months )

Responsibilities

Managing a team of Quantity surveyors assigned to the project, checking the monthly valuation report, checking the invoice of vendors and the monthly bill of sub contractor undertaking re-measure where applicable and certification of the updated bills for final payment, issue notices to poor performing sub contractor and vendor and timely issue of extension of time of completion as per the contract conditions, responsible for monitoring progress of work on weekly basis and appraise commercial manager regarding bottle necks if any, arrange meeting of project manager weekly for reviewing the progress of work, supporting senior managers in developing risk and policy documentation, monitoring contract budget and forecasts, providing expert advice to colleagues, assist in subcontract negotiation, keeping a constant review on the performance of contracted services to see that the services are effective, getting approval from clients the material to be supplied for the project

Projects handled

Complete management of the commercial aspects of the high rise residential building project -Construction of Lofts for Emmar properties

8.Senior Civil Engineer

Al Suwaidi (June 1992- May1993)

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

( 12months )

Responsibilities

Complete management of the construction works associated with extension of an industrial project, prepare shop drawings for site execution works, conduct inspection and checking on site works, conduct field density test prior to laying foundation concrete, prepare report and submit to consultant, assist quantity surveyors in verifying progress of work at site and settling claims,preparation of daily, bi weekly and monthly progress report and submit to the consultant, preparation of construction drawings and method statements, coordinate with vendors and sub contractors for timely supply and completion of work respectively, assist in planning and development of resources such as man power, machinery, equipments and materials, arrangement of client inspection and conduct inspections, planning of construction activities and prepare daily, weekly and monthly work schedules, preparation of site safety check lists and sent safety reports, identify problems and take timely decision, arranging for lab test of samples collected from site and submit to consultant for approval

Significant accomplishments

Provided excellent project execution to the satisfaction of client and consultant

Accidents were bare minimum

Projects handled

Monitored the construction of extension work of petrochemical project

9. Project Engineer

Silpi Construction contractors (January 1991- May1992)

Kochi, Kerala, India

( 1 year & 5 months )

Responsibilities

Management of site activities in connection with construction of high rise shopping cum commercial complex for greater kochi development authority, rcc water tanks, pile foundation works for Bharat petroleum corporation ltd.

Conducted regular site inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and safety standards, provided technical support for the staff, developed detailed design specification, provided assistance to site engineer and technicians. Evaluated the total material, labor, machinery and sub contract works involved in the project and found the total cost of the project and appraised the manager of the critical items involved in the project, developed detailed design specification, submitted sub contractor agreement to the management, tracked and monitored equipment return report, assisted in preparing site layout, Building lay out, drainage layout and road markings, monitored sub station related work and carried out site inspections to see that the work is as per standards, suggested alternate engineering solution to complex designs, coordinated in site inspections with owners and consultants, monitored material in hand and the utilized quantity, checking bill of quantities and progress of work, preparation of schedules for sub contract works, checking measurements and submitting bills for payment, monitoring RFIs issued on day to day basis and informed the consultants regularly so that there was no delay in execution of work due to the consultants not inspecting the work.

Significant accomplishments

Completed projects within time of completion

No major accidents due to strict adherence to companies safety policy

Excellent Quality control

Project handled

Construction works related to high rise building for commercial and shopping complex of Greater Kochi development authority, water tanks and pile foundation works for Bharat petroleum corporation

10. Asst.Project Engineer

Kerala state construction corporation (February1986- July 1988)

Kochi, Kerala, India

( 2 year & 6 months )

Responsibilities

Managing the site activities of the construction of pre stressed concrete bridge of Kerala state PWD, Motel complex construction of Tourism department, conduct site inspections, assist in planning and management of the project, assist in development of implementation programs, assist in program management, resource monitoring, quality control and technical management, collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams, assist in the assessment and development of detailed design of structures, assist in the development of project cost plans, check bridge design calculations and provide reports to the management, monitoring the site activities daily and check the progress of work, arranging meeting with sub contractors, checking quality control of work, conducting soil investigation for identifying soil properties and bearing capacity, arranging manpower, material and machinery on day to day basis for the smooth progress of work, arranging for inspection of consultant by raising RFIs, getting approval of materials required in the project.

Significant accomplishments

Completed projects within time of completion

No major accidents due to strict adherence to companies safety policy

Excellent Quality control

Project handled

Construction works related to pre-stressed concrete bridge for public works department, multi storied building complex for tourism department

Declaration

I Varghese K Varghese, hereby declare that the facts mentioned above are correct.

Varghese K Varghese, MRICS

Place Kochi, India

Date 09/01/19

CURRICULAM VITAE

Name :Varghese K uzhivelil

E mail : adbkv4@r.postjobfree.com

Tel No : 917*********

Current : Flat D, Galaxy Vesta

Address : P J Antony Road, Kochi

Kerala, India – 682024

Personal Details

Name in full : Varghese Kuzhivelil

Varghese

Gender : Male

Marital status : Married

Nationality : Indian

Religion : Christian

Joining period : Immediate

Languages : English, Hindi, Malayalam

Known

Passport Details

Passport : P 3995257

Number

Date of :3/08/2016

issue

Date of : 2/08/2026

Expiry

Personal strength

Self confidence

Excellent analytical skill

Effective communication skill

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