Engineer Civil Engineering

CURRICULUM VITAE

AVINASH SANTOSH NAHATE

Mobile:+971-********* (UAE)

E-Mail: *************@*****.***

Aspiring for positions in Quantity Surveying incl. Estimation and Budgeting / Commercial and Contract Management / Procurement / Cost Management with reputed organizations PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS

A competent professional with 21 years of Civil Engineering experience in Pre and Post Contract Administration, Techno-Commercial Operations, Effective Cost Control as well as Project Monitoring

Holds the distinction of conducting quantity surveys for numerous projects during the career path.

Experience in pricing Bill of Quantities, negotiating price with Subcontractors, preparing Company and Subcontractors payment, Contractual Correspondence with Client/ Consultant and Subcontractors, Subcontract Management, Reviewing monthly material order and material reconciliation

Proficient in management of Project Cost plan, Engineering Proposals and Submittals, Variation and EOT Claim

Deft in swiftly ramping up projects in close co-ordination with Contractors, Consultants, Architects, and other external agencies, ensuring on time deliverables

Strong negotiation and analytical skills with the ability to network with Project Members, Consultants, Sub- Contractors with consummate ease in Indian and International Environment Proficiency Forte :

- Contract Management - Site Administration - Project Management

- Cost Budgeting - Claims Management - Billing Operations

- Procurement - Resource Planning and Control - Cost Monitoring AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Project Monitoring and Execution

Coordinating in overall administration, procurement and project execution plans with Sub Contractors, Project Team and Project Managers

Participating in identification of the contract baseline, including terms and conditions, specifications, drawings, estimate, proposal, schedule, and other documents incorporated in the contract Quantity Surveying Operations

Preparing the following:

o Bills and/or Schedules of Quantities of materials, labour and services required in the construction and equipment of building, or engineering works

o Statement of final account, summarizing the cost charges that have occurred and arriving at a final contract sum after completion of a contract.

Analysing subcontractor’s terms and conditions for various risks such as ambiguities, conflicts, or deviations from the scope of work.

Monitoring various site activities/ work proceeds and suggesting the Project Head on remedies for mitigating the risks involved.

Cost Management

Preparation of Target Budget and Monitoring the monthly actual cost against the allocated budget for various Project activities to ensure profitability with optimum resource utilization and update Cost Value reconciliation to forecast Cost at completion.

Preparing monthly MIS report highlighting major savings / Overruns of the projects including labour productivity report.

Claims Management

Identify the changes to original scope of work, notifying them to Consultant for Variation claim, Maintain Time claim register

Preparing Measurement Sheet, Cost Breakdown and Payment Application on monthly basis

Submission of Variation claims, EOT claim with assistance of Planning Engineer Commercial Operations

Involved in procurement process from floating of bids to awarding of contracts, coordinating with Sub- contractors regarding techno-commercial negotiations

Ensuring execution of various commercial activities within a set time, quality and terms and conditions in the Prime Contracts Management Manual

Managing entire post contract works such as measurements, initiation and negotiation of claims, contractual correspondence with clients, consultants and subcontractors. CAREER CONTOUR

Dec’2018 –Till Date : Airolink Building Contracting LLC., Dubai (UAE) as a Senior Quantity Surveyor Project : Al Qusais Residential development, Dubai (UAE). Client : Wasl Properties, Dubai (UAE).

Scope of works : Construction of G+6 storey, 16Nos of buildings Engineer : Schuster Pechtold Architectural Engineering Consultant, Dubai (UAE). Value and duration : AED.523 Million, 2 years

Role:

Contribute to preparation of Target Budget for Cost monitoring and Control, Manpower histogram, Forecast Analysis for Resources, Revenue and Cost projection

Prepare Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) in line with Cost reports received from Accounts Dept to assess Profitability and Cost to complete, put a check and minimize Overruns against Target Budget

Carrying out all activities pertaining to Budget and Cost Control for the ongoing Projects and ensuring the efficient execution of the cost control activities, its full compliance with policies, procedures and internal controls, and its development of detailed and value-added analysis

Conduct Cost review meeting on monthly basis, review actual cost and forecast on balance to completion of the work, optimum resource utilization emphasizing on labour productivity, material reconciliation, follow up on de- mobilization plan, resource recovery plan

Integrate into existing commercial team and assist or take responsibility for the tasks relevant to Post Contract Administration including Contractual correspondence, Change control management and Claim submission

Reviewing the Quote received from Sub-contractor/Supplier techno-commercially against the available Budget and coordinating with Head office for placing the order in a stipulated time

Attending progress meeting to address the Commercial and Contractual issues with the Site team

Follow up with Head office to manage Procurement Plan, Subcontractors payments, Management approvals, Deal with Subcontractors and Suppliers to ensure their performance and site deliveries Mar’2016 –Nov’18 : Arabian Construction Company, Abu Dhabi, (UAE) as a Senior Quantity Surveyor Project : Al Meena Residential & Commercial Tower, Mena Street, Abu Dhabi(UAE). Client : Foundation Properties Management, Abu Dhabi (UAE). Scope of works : Construction of 36 storey Three combined Towers Engineer : Dewan Architects & Engineers, Dubai (UAE). Value and duration : AED.537 Million, 2 and half years Role:

Evaluate vendor’s proposals technically in compliance with project specifications and commercially within the budget, Prepare Contractual Agreement with the selected vendor to ensure satisfactory performance and price validity for the benefit of the company

Communicate Scope of Work, Method of Measurement and Contract to Operation team, arranging specific information which would enable them in handling the post contract administration

Setup and implement budget/cost control procedures to plan, lead, coordinate and report financial cost for large scale construction projects in every aspect from development and review of estimates to cash flow projection, monitor variance status in bought out items against budget, preparation and issue of cost reports, trends reports, risk assessment and forecasting

Participate in project review meetings for evaluating project progress and provide technical inputs to operation methodology

Contribute to estimating new rates, pricing of variations, assessment of claims’ cost impact.

Ensure maintenance of all necessary contemporaneous project records for use in evaluating time/cost implications of change

Managing QS-Team for timely submission of monthly Claims, Variation and EOT Claims to the Consultant, monitoring receivables for project to maintain Cash Flow

Conducting Contractual correspondence and managing site records to utilize in EOT claim submission, Sub- contractors claim settlement, Authority approvals, Project closeout Apr’2013 –Feb’16 : Shapoorji Pallonji International FZE, Dubai, (UAE) as a Commercial Manager Job Location : Head office reporting to CEO and CFO Role:

Monthly MIS Reporting to CFO for Revenue & Profitability against Annual Revenue Budget based on data compiled from various ongoing projects, Reporting on Project Review Meetings

Review on Contract, Risk assessment, Analyse Tender Clarifications, Post Contract Administration incl. Cost Budgeting, Cost monitoring, Claim Management with Client and Consultant, Procurement review

Implement Cost Control and Monitoring Strategy, Smart procurement procedures, effective Claim management, Optimize the Labour Productivity and minimize Resource Costs, Material reconciliation and stock reporting Dec’2009 – Mar’2013 : Pivot Engineering and Gen. Contr. Co.(WLL), Abu Dhabi as a Sr. Quantity Surveyor Project : Marasy Development and Maintenance at Al Bateen, Baynounah Street, Abu Dhabi(UAE). Client : ICT Co., Abu Dhabi (UAE)

Scope of works : Construction of Group of Buildings with Infrastructure Engineer : Ehaf Consulting Engineers, Abu Dhabi (UAE). Value and duration : AED.400 Million, 2 and half years Role:

Steering entire techno commercial and contract management functions in the company

Looking after the material take-off from the tender drawings, pricing the B.O.Q items and obtaining quotations from the specialized sub-contractors for specialized works

Floating enquiries to the Sub-contractors to quote their lowest prize for specialized works and finalising the lowest bids and preparing the sub-contract agreement documents to be signed by the CEO

Preparing the final contract documents after receiving the work orders from the client/consultants

Drafting:

Running and final payment bills; submitting to consultant or client and following up for approval.

Variation bills for additional works done as per instructions of Consultant or the client.

Bills of final accounts, etc.

Scheduling meetings with Consultant/Client for additional work or material approval

Monitor all incoming Sub Contractor correspondence and draft responses for issue, particularly in respect of matters of contract

Consolidating monthly progress, Change Orders, Day Works Application, Valuation Reports, Calculation and Billing Sheets, Invoice Preparation, Verification and Client’s Approval, Final payment settlement, etc.

Provide input and all supporting information necessary for monthly cost reporting, budget management and cost to complete forecasting

Managing contractual correspondence and keeping the records helpful in preparation of claims June’ 2006 – Nov’2009 : Dhafir Development and Contracting LLC., Abu Dhabi, as a Quantity Surveyor Project : Liwa Height at Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai(UAE). Client : Maysan Real Estate and Invest. Co., Abu Dhabi(UAE). Scope of works : Construction of 40 storey residential cum office block building Engineer : KEO Intl. Consultant, Dubai (UAE).

Value and duration : AED.175 Million, 2 and half years Role:

Reviewing DWGs, BOQ, Specifications and Schedules Tender Clarifications to substantiate Contract conditions and Risk assessment, Pricing and arranging specific information for vendors

Float inquiry to specified and non-specified vendors and obtain quotation on time

Evaluate vendor proposals technically and commercially in compliance with project specifications in tabulated.

Coordinating Subcontract agreement preparation for approved vendor which comprises of details of Scope of work, Main contract clauses, Bill of Quantities, Payment terms, various Schedules, Appendices, Matrix of inclusions and exclusions, etc.

Analysis of rates for Labour, Material and Plant and Preparation of development budgets

Identified discrepancies and notified to concern Engineer/Architect to avoid or minimize claims

Participated in project review meetings for evaluating project progress and provided technical inputs to construction methodology

Timely submission of monthly claims to Engineer, Processing subcontractor’s payments and Cost reporting

Reviewed the Variation Orders (i.e. additional or modification of works ordered by the higher authorities of the Department or as required by end users) of running projects Jan’ 2004 –May’2006 : L & T Construction Co. Mumbai (India), as a Sr. Billing Engineer Project : Goregaon Residential Park, Mumbai (India). Client : Oberoi Realty, Mumbai (India).

Scope of works : Construction of 2 towers of 16 storey Residential Building. Engineer : Sterling Engg. Consultancy Services, Mumbai (India). Value and duration : IRs.250 Million, 2 and half years Role:

Assessing Quantities of various building items, quantities of different materials required for construction etc., useful in getting Administrative approval and Technical sanction.

Maintaining and Updating a cost information and database of contractors, suppliers and consultants for the civil work

Assessed Monitor and update Cost Plan and compare with target budget, Advise site management on resource utilization to prevent overruns, Review monthly Client Claim for Earned value.

Preparation of Engineering proposals and Submittals, Notifying Changes to Consultant, Conduct Contractual correspondence with Consultant as well as Subcontractors.

Reviewing subcontractor payment, claims, preparing financial status, client invoices and project close out. Mar’ 1999 – Dec’2003 : DSK Construction Co. Pune, (India), as a Senior Engineer Project : Sinhgarh Residential Township, Pune (India). Client : Self

Scope of works : Construction of Group of 14 Storey Residential Buildings Engineer : Kulkarni Associates, Pune (India).

Value and duration : IRs.500 Million, 3 years

Role:

Handled overall Project management, Coordinating Submittals and Approvals.

Drafted variation bills for additional work done as per the instruction of Consultant or the client's requirement.

Scheduled meetings with Consultant/Client for additional work or material approval.

Continuously monitored the on-going projects as per the program schedule and coordinated with Site Engineers and Foremen for timely execution.

Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.

Responsible for arranging the final hand over of the project as per the Consultant or the Client’s satisfaction. ACADEMIA

Bachelor of Engineering ( Civil ), 1998 Passed out with 65% from Amravati University ( Maharashtra State ), INDIA. IT FORTE

Primavera Project Planning (P3)

Auto CAD

SAP Operation

Certificate course in Contract Administration

PERSONAL DOSSIER

Date of Birth : 16th September 1977

Nationality : Indian

Marital Status : Married

Passport Details : PP No. N2980937 renewed at Dubai (UAE), valid up to 16.12.2025 Driving Licence : Valid UAE and Indian Driving License Languages Known : English, Hindi and Marathi

Present Address : P.O Box: 42649, Airolink Building Contracting LLC., Dubai (UAE). Permanent Address : Row House No.6, Jayanti Nagari-II, Near Global Logic IT Park, Beltarodi Road, Besa, NAGPUR- 440034.

Maharashtra State (INDIA).

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