Quantity Surveyor and Construction Cost Engineer

SRM SIVA DEV

https://www.linkedin.com/in/siva-dev-448713172/

St. Louis, Missouri 314-***-**** ***********@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail-oriented Quantity surveyor / Construction estimator / Preconstruction engineer with 4 plus years of experience in pre-tender and post-tender construction cost management. Skilled in bid preparation, construction documents, RFI, RFP, blueprint reading, quantity takeoffs, Bill of Quantities (BOQ) preparation, cost control, cost analysis, variation management, contract management, payment applications, payment certifications and subcontractor billing for commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects valued at up to $250 million. Proficient in PlanSwift software, AutoCAD, and advanced Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word.

Work Authorization: Authorized to work in the U.S. under F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Quantity Surveyor / Cost Engineer (Post-Tender / Cost Control) Beaver Gulf Precast Concrete FZE, Dubai, UAE Nov 2019 - Aug 2021

● Reviewed architectural and structural drawings, coordinated with the design team to resolve design discrepancies, and ensured accurate quantity takeoffs for design-build projects

● Performed quantity takeoffs for precast boundary walls and precast villa projects using PlanSwift takeoff software and AutoCAD.

● Interpreted contract agreements to understand payment terms, progress billing, advance payments, retention, and defects liability periods, supporting contract administration and commercial management.

● Prepared and submitted monthly progress payment applications based on measured work completed, supporting progress billing, contract administration, and cash flow management.

● Prepared, priced, and submitted variation orders, including quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and detailed cost breakdowns, ensuring accurate valuation of project scope changes.

● Prepared and certified subcontractor monthly payment certificates based on measured quantities, contract terms, and approved work progress, ensuring compliance with commercial requirements.

● Managed cash flow tracking reports for certified payments, received payments, and outstanding receivables, supporting cost control, financial reporting, and project performance analysis.

● Maintained retention logs and monitored defects liability periods for completed projects, supporting contract compliance, payment recovery, and commercial management activities.

● Analyzed monthly labor man-hour costs, material consumption, erection progress, and payroll data to support value engineering, cost control, productivity improvement, and budget performance.

● Supervised payment tracking and coordinated approval processes with project managers, consultants, clients, and the accounts team to support accurate billing, cash flow, and project financial performance.

Quantity Surveyor / Estimation Engineer (Pre-Tender) GBH International Contracting LLC, Dubai, UAE Feb 2018 - Oct 2019

● Examined architectural and structural drawings, specifications, and contract documents to identify scope gaps, design discrepancies, and additional items for accurate estimation.

● Performed detailed quantity takeoffs using PlanSwift and prepared cost estimates in Excel for concrete, rebar, masonry, metal works, finishes etc ensuring accurate material, labor quantities and cost estimates in lumpsum and re-measurable contract bids.

● Apply the proper unit pricing in excel to determine the total price for the project.

● Prepared BOQs by quantifying construction items and applying unit rates to support accurate project pricing and bid preparation.

● Managed subcontractor quote solicitation, bid leveling, and comparison analysis to assess costs, scope alignment, and competitive pricing for construction projects.

● Worked closely with procurement to obtain current supplier pricing, update material cost information, and improve accuracy of estimates and tender submissions.

● Prepared and submitted Requests for Information (RFIs) to consultants and employers to address missing details, clarify scope and specifications, and support accurate estimating and construction coordination.

● Analyzed tender drawings and IFC drawings after project award to identify scope discrepancies, design revisions, quantity variations, and potential variation order requirements.

● Assisted in pricing 100 plus tenders including high-rise, villa, hotel, commercial, and infrastructure projects ranging from $8 million to $250 million.

Assistant Engineer — Manthena Infra Pvt Ltd, India May 2016 - Dec 2016

● Supervised site activities include surveying (Auto-Level), labor management, and concrete paving.

● Prepared daily progress reports tracking labor, equipment, and productivity.

● Resolved on-site construction issues.

● Project: Mahan Main Canal - Concrete Lining ($12 million infrastructure project). EDUCATION

MS, Management in Information and Technology June 2024 – June 2026 Webster University

B.E, Civil Engineering June 2012 – April 2016

SRKR Engineering College

TECHNICAL SKILLS

● Reading construction drawings

● Scope, specifications, terms

● Addendums

● RFI, RFP

● Quantity takeoff (PlanSwift software, Bluebeam Revu, On Screen takeoff, AutoCAD)

● Unit rate

● Bill of Quantities (BOQ) preparation

● Cost estimation & Rate analysis (cost analysis)

● Lumpsum and Re-measurable projects

● Variations & change order management

● Payment applications & Payment certifications

● Cost control

● PlanSwift software

● AutoCAD

● Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, SUMIFS)

● Microsoft word

DECLARATION

Eager to learn new technologies, software, and processes, with the ability to quickly adapt to new environments and responsibilities. Committed to continuous improvement and delivering high- quality results.

SRM Siva Dev 07-25-2026

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