A. MANIKANDAN
Cost Control Manager
Mana Madurai Taluk
Summary
A highly skilled Cost Control Manager with around 18 years of diversified experience in overseeing end-to-end Cost & Contract management processes including drafting, negotiation, cost management, execution, and compliance. Demonstrate strong analytical and communication abilities, Proficient in legal and regulatory requirements. Adept at building strong relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Committed to driving continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives, while maintaining high levels of client satisfaction and contract performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
GENERAL MANAGER COST CONTROL
URC CONSTRUCTION PRIVATE LIMITED
09.2023 - Current
- Leading the Commercial and Contract administration in the organization and (currently taking care of more than 25 projects in various parts of India) to ensure all the projects are monitored effective Cost Control & Contract administration and legal matters
- Rise Extension of Time application (EOT), Claims, Change order proposal and get approval from authority
- Ensure the projects are completed within budget and without any Contractual and Legal risks
- Handling End-to-end legal management of assigned business transactions
- Drafting, reviewing, red-lining, negotiating, and finalizing documents (Contracts, Letters, Proposals, RFPs, etc.) from a Contract & Legal perspective, ensuring minimal/no risk to the organization
- Resolve any contractual issues developed while working with clients, partners, service providers, and vendors
- Liaising with various internal stakeholders (Business, Finance, and Taxation teams) to ensure timely closure of agreements and advise them on contractual mandates and compliances
- Monitor key deliverable targets for the project closely and apply the extension of time request to employer to avoid the delay damages
- Ability to understand and analyze business requirements/needs, spot issues, and propose/implement solutions
- Provide training to the project team on contract administration specific to the project and ensure all of the participants on the project are aware the contractual obligations
- Adherence with internal frameworks, mandates, and processes
- End-to-end legal management of assigned business transactions
- Prepare the claim documents, presenting a claim to the dispute adjudication avoidance board (DAAB), Appoint arbitration members and follow up till the issue is settled
- Familiar with FIDIC form of contracts red book, yellow book, silver book, POMI, and other bespoke contract specific to the various employers
COST CONTROL MANAGER
AECOM INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Projects: Project Management Consultant for Redevelopment and Expansion of SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack Under Phase-1: Package-1: Construction of Clinical Blocks and Allied Infrastructure on a Turnkey Basis
- Package-2: Construction of Residential Accommodation (Staff Quarters and Hostels) and allied infrastructure on a turnkey basis
- Client: Odisha Bridge and Construction Corporation Ltd
- Turnkey Contractor for Clinical Package: L&T Limited
- Turnkey Contractor for Residential Package: NCC Limited
- Project Highlights: Contract value: INR.4500crore
- Site Area: 70 acres
- Clinical Package Built-up area – 34,36,000Sq.ft., Residential Package Built-up area – 22,35,000sq.ft, Clinical Blocks - 4nos, (B+G+9), 2058 IPD beds, Utility Blocks-2nos (B+G+1), Town Centre – 1no (G), Staff Quarters – 8nos (B+G+12), Gents & Ladies Hostel – 5nos (B+G+12), Public School – 1no (G+2nos), Community Centre – 3nos, Utility Blocks – 3nos
- Leading Contracts and Cost management works for clinical and residential packages and ensuring high-quality of services are delivered
- Responsible for administering the contracts including performance monitoring, contractual communication, change scope management, Payment approval, Dealing disputes, Final account closure, and amicable settlement
- Prepare cashflow report and discussion with the employer to ensure the monetary commitment to the contract
- Prepare Cost Value reconciliation report, Propose the Schedule of payment breakdown to the employer, and get approval to maintain proper cash flow
- Responsible for contractual communication with the contractor
- Review the Main contractor’s IPA, evaluate as per contractual provisions, and recommend to the employer for approval and payment
- Tracking the milestone achievement status, Change scope management, and implementation of a robust system
- Raising the PMC monthly application and following up on the payment
- Manage domestic contractors
- Maintain contractor’s insurance & guarantee are valid and discharge upon completion of purpose
- Ensure legal compliance, statutory compliance, and royalty amount paid to authority as per actual
CONTRACTS MANAGER –QS
L&W CONSTRUCTION PVT LTD
05.2016 - 01.2022
- Projects: Proposed Honeywell Phase 2 Building at ELCOT IT Park, Madurai
- Citadines Gateway Apart Hotel, Chennai
- Construction of Factory Building for Takasago, Chennai
- Design and Construction of RMZ One paramount Commercial building campus 20 & 30, Chennai
- Heading contract & procurement division, reported to the Commercial Director, Project Director, and Managing Director
- Ensure that contract milestones are delivered on time, to the required standards within the budget, and maximize client satisfaction
- Analyzing the contractual requirements, special provisions, terms, and conditions to determine compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and policies
- Selection of vendors, floating inquiries, technical evaluation and coordination, commercial evaluation, negotiation (T& C and price), and finalization of orders
- Dealt with contracts including change orders, additional works, dispute resolution/settlement, contract clause clarification, providing cash flow statements to finance, expediting, certifying vendor payments and bills, invoice processing, and controlling
- Prepare the cost report, reconcile the report, and maintain the ABG and PBG tracker and monthly reports
SR. QUANTITY SURVEYOR
A FARA’A GENERAL CONTRACTING COMPANY
03.2015 - 04.2016
- Company Overview: (AL FARAA GROUP)
- Projects: The City land Mall, Part of Global Village Developments, Dubai
- Consultant- MBA Architects
- Construction of Wafi Mall Expansion and Apartment Project at Dubai Healthcare City
- Multi-Storey Car Parking for RTA, at Umm AL Ramool
- (Worked in Pre-Tender and Awarded to Al Fara’a) Palm Deira, Construction of Deira Mall for Nakheel, Dubai
- (Worked in Pre-tender)
- Co-ordinate with various stakeholders in the project such as Execution, Planning, QA/QC, Finance, construction, and commissioning to get project information as per day-to-day activity, identify the variation, and arising the same to client
- Preparation of Interim Payment Applications, Variation order, and Certifying Sub-contractor claim as per works executed
- Preparing monthly commercial reports and cost reports, Floating enquires to Suppliers or Subcontractors as per project requirements and specification, getting a quotation, evaluating the price and spec., Negotiating with the suppliers or sub-contractors, Preparing a summary of cost and final valuation of the project including preliminaries and indirect cost
- (AL FARAA GROUP)
SR. QUANTITY SURVEYOR
ALLIED BUILDERS SEYCHELLES LTD
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: (KRG GROUP)
- Projects: Construction of Residential Apartment at North East Point for Seychelles Pension Fund (SPF)
- Construction of Multi-story Car parking and office building at 5th June Avenue for Seychelles Pension Fund
- Extension and Refurbishment of Domestic Terminal (SCAA)
- Preparation of Detailed BoQ, Quantity take-off from the drawings, Preparation of Cost report and Overall budget for the projects, Preparation of Interim Payment Application and Sub-contractor claim, Preparation of Work order and etc
- (KRG GROUP)
SR. Q.S. ESTIMATION
PROJECTS & PLANTS CO.W.L.L
01.2012 - 03.2014
- Company Overview: (ALSRAIYA HOLDING GROUP)
- Responsibilities: Review of contract documents and drawings, quantity take-off, correspondence with the client, processing of inquiries to subcontractors and suppliers, review quotation, BoQ preparation and pricing, Preparation and review of technical proposal, cash flow preparation, handling pretender to post tender, claim variation order, negotiation with subcontractor and supplier, dealing with procurement issue, assist project planning, manpower & equipment schedule, and other contractual issues
- (ALSRAIYA HOLDING GROUP)
QUANTITY SURVEYOR
PROJECTS & PLANTS CO.W.L.L
12.2009 - 12.2011
- Company Overview: (ALSRAIYA HOLDING GROUP)
- Projects: Construction of south site utility tunnel for Qatar Foundation, Education City
- Duty-free warehouse and facilities building at New Doha International Airport, Doha-Qatar
- Construction of road for Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI) at Barkath Al awwamir
- East Industrial Road, Doha Expressway, Package-6
- Responsibilities: Preparation of project budget, Monthly Invoices, Variations, Rate Buildups, minimizing labor cost Measurements, Quantification, Sub-Contract Payments, Commercial Reports, Cash flow statements, coordinating with higher management, dealing with consultants for approval of variation work, Attending contractual meetings with client/consultant
- (ALSRAIYA HOLDING GROUP)
ASSISTANT ENGINEER
SIMPLEX INFRASTRUCTURES LTD.
05.2009 - 12.2009
- Project: Construction of Thermal Power Plant (2x600MW) at Chennai
- Client: BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd)
- Project Scope of Work: Cast in-situ pile, Excavation, dewatering, chipping of pile up to the required level, Construction of pile cab and TG-1 & TG-2 for generator room, filling around the Structures, and Disposal of surplus material to off-site
- Responsibility: In charge of setting out for the pile and pouring pile concrete, verification of pour hole log details, Responsible for pile load test and checking, Verification of bar bending schedule and reinforcement, verification of formwork, and coordination with the client for the timely completion of a project
SITE ENGINEER
VSL INDIA PRIVATE LTD
05.2005 - 05.2006
- Projects: Infosys IT Park at Bhubaneswar, Orissa
- Millennium city IBM IT Park at Kolkata, West Bengal
- Shopping mall for Bengal Silver Spring at Kolkata, West Bengal
- Responsibilities: Construction planning and scheduling of works, responsible for laying tendon as per the drawings, Co-Ordinate with client/consultant for timely project completion
SITE ENGINEER
TEAM CRUST CONSTRUCTION
05.2004 - 04.2005
- Projects: Residential project at Madurai
- Velammal International School block, Staff Quarters, Ladies and Gents hostel, Dining hall and Swimming pool Ponneri, Chennai
- Responsibilities: Construction planning and scheduling of works, Co-ordinate with client or consultant for timely completion of projects
Education
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
Kamarajar University
MaduraiBachelor of Civil Engineering - with Distinction
Anna University
Chennai 01.2006 - 04.2009
Diploma in Civil Engineering - with Distinction
State Board of Technical Education
Tamil Nadu 01.2002 - 04.2004
Skills
Negotiation
Risk assessment
Compliance Monitoring
Financial Analysis and reporting
Conflict resolution
Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
Claim Management
Cost Management
Strategic planning and scheduling
Project Management
Earned Value Management
Change Management
Quantification
Detailed analysis
Vendor-subcontractor relations
Team leadership
Motivation
Extensive interaction with legal compliance
Procurement
Profit/Loss analysis
Final account closing
Client relationship management
Focused
Decisive
Persuasive
Likable
Membership Number
0874796
Disclaimer
I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, these data correctly describe my qualifications, my experience, and me.
Personal Information
- Passport Number: H - 5535717
- Date of Birth: 04/17/85
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Hindu
Timeline
GENERAL MANAGER COST CONTROL
URC CONSTRUCTION PRIVATE LIMITED
09.2023 - Current
COST CONTROL MANAGER
AECOM INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
01.2022 - 08.2023
CONTRACTS MANAGER –QS
L&W CONSTRUCTION PVT LTD
05.2016 - 01.2022
SR. QUANTITY SURVEYOR
A FARA’A GENERAL CONTRACTING COMPANY
03.2015 - 04.2016
SR. QUANTITY SURVEYOR
ALLIED BUILDERS SEYCHELLES LTD
06.2014 - 01.2015
SR. Q.S. ESTIMATION
PROJECTS & PLANTS CO.W.L.L
01.2012 - 03.2014
QUANTITY SURVEYOR
PROJECTS & PLANTS CO.W.L.L
12.2009 - 12.2011
ASSISTANT ENGINEER
SIMPLEX INFRASTRUCTURES LTD.
05.2009 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Civil Engineering - with Distinction
Anna University
01.2006 - 04.2009
SITE ENGINEER
VSL INDIA PRIVATE LTD
05.2005 - 05.2006
SITE ENGINEER
TEAM CRUST CONSTRUCTION
05.2004 - 04.2005
Diploma in Civil Engineering - with Distinction
State Board of Technical Education
01.2002 - 04.2004
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
Kamarajar University