VIJAY KACHARU BHAGAT

Contact: India - +912*-******** / +91-865*******

Oman- +968-******** / what’s up no: +968-********

E-Mail: adz75v@r.postjobfree.com

Seeking senior level assignments in Utilities Specialist in Infrastructure and Residential projects

(Sewerage, portable Water, TSE, FOD, Reservoir, pump station, control room, sub-station, Buildings, Industrial Structural Construction & Erection Works, Villas, interior works) Expert in Contracts, Claims, Valuation, Arbitration. Professional Synopsis as below

A dynamic professional with nearly 23 years of rich experience in: Engineering & Construction Management Drafting Contractual letters Estimation /Billing Maintenance Works Valuation & Payments Variation & Rate Analysis Structural Construction & Erection

Procurement & Sourcing

FIDIC condition

Disputed Claims

Tendering & Subcontracting

Safety procedure

Resourceful in controlling construction costs by accurate measurement of the work required, the application of expert knowledge of costs and prices of work, labor & materials required as well as through an understanding of the implications of design decisions at an early stage for ensuring profitability.

Proficiency in managing civil maintenance & project operations with abilities to enhance the process operations, optimize resource & capacity utilization.

A keen implementer having gained experience in planning & executing construction of high value projects involving planning, budgeting, documentation, and resource administration, with a flair for adopting modern methodologies in compliance with quality standards.

Resourceful in evaluating tenders, analyzing technical & commercial deviations from the tender documents as well as handling the contractual matters.

Gained expertise in performing costs analysis for repair and maintenance project works, independently controlling and coordinating key activities of Civil Engineering & Construction projects involving various agencies such as Client, Contractors, Project Managers, Consultants, Vendors as well as the in-house departmental activities.

Have great hand in Variation, Valuation, Certification, Estimation & Contractual Claims along with letter drafting skills.

Great Focus on Disputed Claims process.

Good understanding regarding FIDIC. POM, Standard condition of Contract & Contract Agreement.

A good team player, able to work with multi-disciplinary teams and having leadership skills. Organizational Experience

Dawood Contracting Company, Muscat, Oman Since-Jan’2023

[It is in contracting and Engineering Consultancy. Firm involved in construction of Royal Government office, Commercial & Residential Buildings, Royal Court, MOD, ROP buildings etc.] Currently working as Sr. Quantity Surveyor lead to control / monitor all pre contract tender submission. Key Deliverables

Build and maintain relationships with vendors, clients, and other business connection

Maintain contract-related documents and correspondence.

Co-ordinating with client for tender queries and vendors for getting quote as required.

Assisting the team for tender workings.

Timely delivery of correspondence, notification for payment due, delay issue, work front clearance.

Studying Contract condition, specification, drawing, BOQ description to have clarification for pricing it.

Identifying, analyzing, and developing responses to commercial risks as per contract.

Preparing rate analysis for the BOQ items as per described scope.

Preparation of technical document.

Compiling BOQ and Submitting Technical and Commercial offer to client. Al Ansari Trading LLC (Contracting Division), Muscat, Oman Since-Jan’2013

[It is one of the well known group in construction and trading. Firm involved in construction of Royal Government office, Sewerage line work, Sewerage treatment plant, Pumping Station, Mosque, Buildings, Royal Court, etc.] Currently working as Contract Expert & Lead Quantity Surveyor to control / monitor all post contract works of ongoing project and pre contract tender submission. Contract Manager for B3B sewerage project & Sr. Quantity Surveyor Post Contract for Wadi Kabir sewerage project.

Projects Undertaken

Construction of the Sewerage Network system 157KM for Darsait, Ayant, Wadi Kabir, Hamriya & Ruwi Sub catchment project (Contract Value RO 24 Millions). Variation order got approved from Client –Haya Water for RO. 5.7 Millions.

Preparation of “Consolidated Claim” for Wadi Kabir sewerage project and B3B sewerage project.

Prime role in “Arbitration” for Wadi kabir project for preparation of evidence document, witness report and sequencing of Hearing Bundle. We won Arbitration Award for RO 14.3 Million (USD 37.14 Million)

Construction of the Sewerage Network system 46KM, rehabilitation of existing sewerage network 82KM, TSE network 9.5KM, FOD network 60KM for Bausher wastewater network project contract no- B3B Balancing works (Contract Value RO 24.7 Millions). Variation order got approved from Client –Haya Water for RO. 2.9 Millions.

Construction of portable water reservoir IWP desalination plant Salalah – 110MLD capacity RCC reservoir.

Construction of water reservoir Al Sharqiya 80m3 capacity reservoir, pump house, chlorination building with external services.(Contract Value RO 2.9 Million)

Construction of Royal Oman Police – SPECIAL TASK FORCE COMPLEX Salalah – 27 Buildings including all infrastructure works (Contract Value RO 23 Millions).

Pre-Contract work for Bausher wastewater network project contract no- B3B Balancing works .

Pre-Contract work for Call-off Contract for Construction of sewer and TE networks.

Final Account finalized with Diwan for Bu Ali Bu Hassan Mosque (Contract Value RO 14 Millions).

Final Account finalized with Royal Court Affairs for Majlis Oman Project, Al Bustan Muscat (Contract Value RO 3 Millions).

Final Account finalized with Haya water for Wadi Kabir sewerage project (Final Contract amount RO 19.89 Millions).

Final Account finalized with Haya water for B3B sewerage project (Final Contract amount RO 22.05 Millions). Key Deliverables

Build and maintain relationships with vendors, clients, and other business connection

Maintain contract-related documents and correspondence.

Keep track of contracts and extend, renew, or close them out.

Reviewing variation & Claims with client.

Co-ordinating and attending commercial meetings and providing contractual & technical expertise if required.

Assisting the manager to Control the cost & advise on financial implications of the project.

Timely delivery of correspondence, notification for payment due, delay issue, work front clearance.

Study drawing, RFI & making in drawing for monthly Valuation.

Preparing Credit notes and internal invoice for sister companies.

Identifying, analyzing, and developing responses to commercial risks as per contract.

Preparing rate analysis for execution of activities as per new design scope.

Checking of Bills / Invoices.

Preparation of Monthly Valuation & Sub Contractors Certificate.

Preparation/ Submitting Variation and Contractual letters to Consultant / Client as per Standard Condition of Contract.

Recording / Ordering material as per site requirement.

Preparing monthly VOWD, MIS and PMC report submitting to GM.

Preparation of Consolidated Claim along with Hill International consultancy and involve in Arbitration response statement.

Preparation of Consolidated Claim for Bausher B3b project along with IOTAP Association (with Leach Group). Panoramic Group, Mumbai, India April’2012toDec’2012

[It is one of the well known group in hospitality business and it is famous by the name Pan card Club Limited companies in Mumbai; Firm involved in construction of Venue office, Hotels, cottages & Resorts projects.] Manager- Quantity Surveyor

Projects Undertaken

Panoramic Hotel project (Internal fit out work)– Pune (Double basement, GF + 12 floors).

Panoramic Resort project (Internal fit out work)– Panvel (modification of water park, staff quarters, snack counter).

Panoramic Holiday Limited (Internal fit out work)– (Venue office project @ Vashi, Ghatkopar, Kandivali, Kalyan, Surat, Gurgaon).

Key Deliverables

Study drawing & making BOQ.

Managing costs on a wide variety for new venue office.

Preparing contract documents.

Identifying, analyzing, and developing responses to commercial risks.

Preparing rate analysis for execution of activities as per new design scope.

Floating BOQ to Sub-Contractor & comparative statement as per contractors quote.

Negotiation and finalize terms & condition for Subcontract agreement.

Providing advice on contractual claims.

Evaluating the completed work and arranging payments. Della Adventure Pvt. Ltd., Pune (Lonavala), India Oct’2011toMar'2012

[One of the well known Interior Design firm name Della Techica companies in Mumbai; Firm involved in Interior works, Adventure park, Villas & Resorts construction projects.] Manager- E & Q Dept

Projects Undertaken

Phase1 & Phase2 Della Resort Project (50 rooms + 44 rooms in both phase).

Della Enclave Phase 2 ( Villa Development project 15 luxuries Villas). Key Deliverables

Checking of Bills / Invoices.

Overseeing preparation of Sub Contractors Monthly Certificate & material procurement.

Managing costs on a wide variety of new activities and structures.

Preparing contract documents.

Identifying, analyzing and developing responses to commercial risks.

Preparing rate analysis for execution of activities.

Allocating work to subcontractors.

Providing advice on contractual claims.

Evaluating the completed work and arranging payments. AL Naboodah Contracting LLC., Dubai, UAE Jul’2007toSept’2011

[One of the well known construction companies in Dubai; Firm involved in construction of High Rise Towers, Cooling Plants, Medical centre, School, College & Villas projects.] Sr. Quantity Surveyor / Billing

Projects Undertaken

District Cooling plant for Burj khalifa; (July 07 – Dec 07).

Al Barari Development project 305 luxuries Villas (Contract Value RO 162 Millions) ; (Jan 08 – Sept 11). Variation order got approved from Client –Al Barari Development for AED. 27 Millions. Key Deliverables

Undertaking Civil & MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) valuation & variation on a monthly basis.

Checking of Bills / Invoices.

Overseeing preparation of Sub Contractors Monthly Certificate & material procurement for the 285 Luxury Villas.

Managing costs on a wide variety of new building projects and structures.

Preparing tendering and contract documents, including bills of quantities.

Identifying, analyzing and developing responses to commercial risks.

Preparing rate analysis for variation claim.

Allocating work to subcontractors for day works.

Providing advice on contractual claims.

Drafting delay notice as per Contract Agreement & FIDIC condition.

Analyzing monthly progress reports.

Evaluating the completed work and arranging payments.

Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in use. Cabot India Limited, Ghansoli Jun’2004 to Jul’2007

[A firm producing carbon powder used for rubber manufacturing plant, basically the tries industries.] Maintenance & Project Engineer

Projects Undertaken

TH 1 MUF project; (September 04 – March 05).

TH 2 MUF project; (May 05 – Nov 05).

Dryer / DBN project & Power Plant project; (April 06 – July 07). Key Deliverables

Looked after the civil maintenance & project works.

Coordinating with the Contractor & Consultants.

Supervising, executing & checking the bills.

Contributing effectively towards erection & modification of steel structure as well as equipment installation such as dryer, motor, stack, etc.

Construction of Power Plant foundation works.

Timely executed construction activities were pipe culvert, box trench, machine foundation, special chemical grouting of foundation bolts, Oil tankers unloading refreshment works & Oil tank form surrounding modification works.

Issuing work permit from the operation dept. & approving job safety analysis before start of work as per safety rules.

Planning the activities in advance for the plant maintenance shut down works in coordination with plant in charge, operation dept, and maintenance dept & safety dept.

Guiding efforts towards laying of the Refractory (Cast Able & Brick Lining) as well as the Glass Wool Insulation of ducting /equipment.

Making use of the JD One World System in function for putting purchase order for civil & mechanical works. Trinity Construction, Navi Mumbai May’2003 to Jun’2004

[A firm involved in interior works of office, hotels & industries.] Quantity Surveyor

Key Deliverables

Material procurement and reconciliation.

Preparing estimates, executing the allotted works and checking the bills with Client Engineer. Om Shakti Construction, Navi Mumbai Mar’2001 to Apr’2003

[A firm involved in residential, commercial & industrial projects.] Site Engineer

Key Deliverables

Dealing with sub-contractor (civil, electrical & fabrication), consultants & the client.

Supervising, planning, and coordinating with Sub contractor for execution of activities.

Checking bills of sub-contractor & material procurement. UCC Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai Dec’1999 to Nov’2000

[A firm involved in GSR / ESR & RCC Box Culvert.]

Site Engineer

Key Deliverables

Monitoring the project planning dealings with Sub-Contractor, Consultants & Client (NNMC Engineer).

Supervising, coordinating & execution of work.

Checking bills of sub-contractor, preparing estimates / checking of R.A & Final Bills by the NNMC Engineer. Academics

Diploma in Construction Engineering from Fr. Angel Polytechnic Vashi, Navi Mumbai- State Board of Maharashtra in 1996.

B.E. - Civil from Datta Megha College of Engineering - Mumbai University in 1999.

Advance PGD in Industrial Safety from State Board of Maharashtra in 2006. Extra Academics

Associates Member of Indian Institute of Valuers.

Charter Engineer from Indian Institute of Engineers. IT Skills

Well versed with JD Edwards, CMT, ERP, MS Office 2000, Window 98/2000/ Win XP & Internet Applications.

Personal Details

Languages Known : English, Hindi & Marathi.

Mailing Address : Yogeshwar Gharkul, Plot No: 26, Vashigaon, Navi Mumbai, 400703.

Date of Birth : 14th April, 1975.

Passport No. : M6646280 (expiry on 11/07/2025).

Licence : Light Vehicle Driving license Gulf & India.

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