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Devesh Verma

Gurugram

Summary

Dynamic Assistant Manager with proven expertise in business development and tender preparation at SYSTRA MVA Consulting. Skilled in bid management and risk assessment, I excel at crafting compelling proposals that secure high-value projects. My strategic approach and strong time management have consistently driven successful outcomes in competitive environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager - Business Development

SYSTRA MVA Consulting India Pvt. Ltd.
Faridabad
01.2024 - Current
  • Developing Business and Growth for SYSTRA across India & South Asia in Urban Transport, Rail, Metro, High Speed Rail, Airport Sectors for Public & Private Client viz. BMRC, CMRL, DFCC, DMRC, GMRC, LMRC, JMRC, MMRDA, NCRTC, RVNL etc.
    • Involved in carrying secondary market research to understand and gauge various upcoming opportunities in Transportation Sector.
    • Study, Analysis of RFP/EOI Documents & Preparation of Bid Qualification (Bid GO/NO GO) for Indian Railways/Station Redevelopment, Metro, High Speed Rail.
    • Briefing New Opportunities to Sr. Managers/BU heads, i.e., basic project details, scope of work, risks associated with the opportunities, financial structure, payments, funding agency, etc.
    • Responsible for Coordination & Management of various parts of the Tender with Technical, Finance, Commercial & Legal Team, SYSTRA Paris, JV Partners and Clients.
    • Preparation of Pre-Bid Queries, Technical, Financial Proposals & EOI for various Detailed Project Report/Feasibility Studies, Detailed Design Consultancy, General Consultancy & Project Management Consultancy Projects for both Public & Private Clients keeping in mind the Overall Quality, Target Dates with Regular Value Additions in Bid.
    • Responsible for Internal Proof-Checking of Proposals as per Checklist and responsible for post-bid analysis, post-contract award follow-up activities, and handover to the project team.-Up Activities and Handover to Project Team.
    • Involved in preparing management presentations for Project Kick-Off, Project Handover etc.

Assistant Manager - Business Development

Feedback Infra Pvt. Ltd.
Gurugram
03.2023 - 12.2023

· Identification as well as tracking of business opportunities for the existing as well as potential business lines for Metro and Railways.

· Development of business relations with government clients for active participation and subsequent successful winning of the pursued projects.

· Study Analysis of RFP/EOI documents and preparation of Fact Sheet (Go/No Go) for new opportunities which consists of basic project details, scope of work, associated risks, funding agency, payment terms etc.

· Identification of possible partners and/or external consultants to fill in the capacity/participation in order to make a JV/Consortium with suitable partner.

· Managing the whole proposal and its forms/annexures and proposal review prior submission.

· Study Analysis of RFP/EOI documents and preparation of Fact Sheet (Go/No Go) for new opportunities which consists of basic project details, scope of work, associated risks, funding agency, payment terms etc.

· Preparation of Pre-Bid queries and attending the Pre-Bid meetings for further interaction with the client in order to get the clarification of the queries/doubts.

Assistant Manager - Business Development

Consulting Engineers Group Ltd.
Jaipur
02.2021 - 02.2023

· Developing Business and Growth for CEG across India in Urban Transport sector like Highway/Expressway, Rail, Metro, etc. for clients like NHAI, MoRTH, NHIDCL, UPIEDA, MMRDA, NCRTC, NHSRCL, RLDA, Indian Railways etc.

· Study Analysis of RFP/EOI documents and preparation of Fact Sheet (Go/No Go) for new opportunities which consists of basic project details, scope of work, associated risks, funding agency, payment terms etc.

· Preparation of Pre-Bid queries and attending the Pre-Bid meetings for further interaction with the client in order to get the clarification of the queries/doubts.

· Responsible for preparation of Technical Proposal and EOI by World Bank, ADB, JICA of various Detailed Design, Detailed Project Report, Project Management Consultancy, Supervision (Authority/Independent Engineer), General Consultancy projects and Empanelment of Public Clients with overall quality submission within the target dates.

· Performing Rate Analysis and Preparation of draft financials for further process and finalization by the management.

· Identification as well as tracking of business opportunities for the existing as well as potential business lines for Metro, Railways and Highways.

· Development of business relations with government clients for active participation and subsequent successful winning of the pursued projects.

· Identification of possible partners and/or external consultants to fill in the capacity/participation in order to make a JV/Consortium with suitable partner.

· Managing the whole proposal and its forms/annexures and review prior submission.

· Responsible for evaluation, finalization and formation of competitive CVs strictly as per requirements of RFP/EOI and reviewing Approach and Methodology, Work Plan and Manning Schedule.

· Responsible for Post Bid activities and Post Contract Award follow up activities.

Executive - Business Development

TTL Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
Gurugram
01.2020 - 02.2021

· Developing Business & Growth and identifying upcoming opportunities for TTL Engineering in Transportation Sector across India.

· Briefing New Opportunities to senior i.e., Basic Project Details, Scope of Work, Risks associated with the Opportunities, Financial Structure – Mode of Payments, Funding Agency etc.

· Drafting/Preparation of Expression of Interest (EOI), Technical Proposal & Financial proposal for clients such as MoRTH, NHAI, IRCON, NHIDCL and state governments.

· Aligning CVs as per RFP/client requirements.

· Preparation of Test of responsiveness and evaluating whether the applicant is approachable or not through INFRACON.

· Responsible for Internal Proof-Checking of Proposals as per Checklist and RFP requirements prior to Bid Submission.

· Responsible for Coordination & Management of the bid with Technical & Financial team, JV Partners and Clients.

Reviewed and edited proposal drafts for accuracy, consistency, grammar, punctuation, formatting.

Technical Assistant/Tender Cell

National Capital Region Transport Corporation Limited
New Delhi
08.2017 - 12.2019

· Preparation of Bidding Documents (Instructions for Bidders, Evaluation & Qualification Criteria, Bidding Forms, Special or Particulars Conditions of Contract and Contract Forms) for construction & consultancy works.

· Responsible for the evaluation of Technical & Financial proposals of the consultancy and civil works submitted by the Bidders.

· Responsible for the preparation of Tender Committee Report which includes the complete summary of the evaluated proposals and asking Post Bid queries from the Bidders.

· Prepared the standard Bidding Documents (General & Particular conditions of Contract) accordingly ADB (Asian Development Bank).

· Preparation of the Bill of Quantity (BOQ) for the Bidding Document with Senior Head.

· Responsible for the Pre-Bid Meetings and the replies for the Pre-Bid Queries asked by the various Bidders.

· Responsible for the Post Bid activities like, issuing the LoA (Letter of Acceptance), returning of EMD, coordination with Successful Bidder for Performance Security and preparation of Contract Agreement.

· Coordination with various Govt. Local Bodies like UPSRTC, DMRC, INDIAN RAILWAY, NHAI etc. for seeking Right of Way for alignment of Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS).

· Supervision of Standard Penetration Test and various tests of soil.

· Studying and Reviewing the Structural & Architectural drawings sent by detailed design consultant.

· Studying and Reviewing the Geotechnical Reports sent by the geotechnical vendors.

Education

MBA - Construction Project Management

RICS School of Built Environment
Amity University
07-2017

Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering

Singhania University
Jhunjhunu
06-2014

Skills

  • Tender preparation
  • Bid management
  • Risk assessment
  • Proposal writing
  • Time management
  • Business development
  • Proposal management

Timeline

Assistant Manager - Business Development

SYSTRA MVA Consulting India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2024 - Current

Assistant Manager - Business Development

Feedback Infra Pvt. Ltd.
03.2023 - 12.2023

Assistant Manager - Business Development

Consulting Engineers Group Ltd.
02.2021 - 02.2023

Executive - Business Development

TTL Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
01.2020 - 02.2021

Technical Assistant/Tender Cell

National Capital Region Transport Corporation Limited
08.2017 - 12.2019

MBA - Construction Project Management

RICS School of Built Environment

Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering

Singhania University
Devesh Verma