EZHIL VENDAN MURUGAIYAN

• As a Cost Engineer in Germany, I am responsible for 19 projects.
• Preparing the budget and cost estimation, regularly engaging with stakeholders, and informing them about the planned budget.
• Reducing the variation gap between VoWD and the previous month's forecast.
• Delivering reports on EVM and the original cost report.
• Developed Power BI dashboard for the reconfiguration project, showcasing budget, actuals, commitments, VOWD, EAC, and PO status.
• I facilitated meetings and communicated the budget plans, ensuring transparency and alignment with stakeholders' expectations.
• Monitoring and controlling costs: I closely monitored the costs throughout the reconfiguration projects, comparing them to the budgeted amounts.
• I implemented cost control measures when necessary, such as negotiating prices with suppliers, or identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Tracking project progress: I tracked the progress of the reconfiguration projects, ensuring they were on schedule and within budget.
• I used project management tools to monitor milestones.
• Monitoring and controlling project expenses: I closely monitored and controlled project expenses throughout the reconfiguration projects.
• This included tracking costs, comparing them against the budget, and implementing cost-saving measures when necessary.
• By doing so, I ensured that the projects stayed on track financially and avoided exceeding the allocated budget.
• Identifying and mitigating financial risks: I proactively identified potential financial risks.
• Prepared periodic progress reports that tracked actual versus estimated costs for projects.
• Analyzed cost estimates to ensure accuracy and completeness.

IMPACT

Stakeholder Alignment:

Facilitated meetings to communicate budget plans, ensuring transparency and alignment with stakeholders' expectations.

Stakeholder Alignment: Facilitated meetings to communicate budget plans, ensuring transparency and alignment with stakeholders' expectations.

Cost Monitoring and Control:

Implemented rigorous cost monitoring procedures during reconfiguration projects, consistently comparing actual costs to budgeted amounts.

Successfully identified and implemented cost control measures, including negotiations with suppliers and the identification of cost-saving opportunities.

Project Progress Tracking:

Utilized project management tools to track milestones and ensured the reconfiguration projects remained on schedule and within budget.

Success Story.

Developed a Cost Automation Tool and Dashboard using Power Apps and Power BI, resulting in a cost saving of $600 USD by creating an efficient cost dashboard.

• As a Cost Engineer I Have handled various EPC projects, monitoring projects PO covers, Service entry, commitments, creating WBS, performed Earned value analysis, preparing budget and cost estimation, and prepare cost control report and project status report quarterly
• I also prepare and Issues Monthly invoices, my expertise lies in cost control, budgeting, project monitoring, and reporting
• Preparation of Budget & Cost Estimation for the Project
• Creation of Cost Breakdown Structure CBS/WBS in SAP during the initial phase of the project
• Conducting the ROKM Brainstorming session with the project Stakeholders
• Experience using SAP, Monitoring Project PO Cover, Service Entry Commitments, Creating Work break down structure, monthly SAP download of data for live project cost & commitment reporting
• Preparing and updating overall and discipline S-Curves comparing the plan and actual and reporting to site and discipline managers
• Preparation of Draft Work Orders based on inputs from Technical Manager/ HOD and follow-up of the same for approval from Inter company
• Preparation of Cost Control Report (CCR) & Project Status Report (PSR) for every Quarterly
• Preparing and updating Manpower histogram by coordinating with Project Manager
• Performed the Earned Value Analysis
• Projects: Haifa Ammonia Project (Jan 2020 - Dec 2022), Bonny LNG (Dec 2018 - Dec 2019)
• Enhanced Financial Efficiency: Implemented robust Operating Procedures, resulting in an 100% increase in financial efficiency in planning, scheduling, and cost management
• Streamlined Project Reporting: Introduced monthly SAP downloads, improving live project cost reporting accuracy by 100% and ensuring timely decision-making
• Effective Stakeholder Communication: Facilitated ROKM Brainstorming sessions, fostering better communication and collaboration among project stakeholders, resulting in streamlined processes
• Progress Measurement Strategy: Finalized the progress measurement philosophy, developing the Progress S-Curve to meticulously monitor Plan vs
• Actual progress
• Cost Control and Project Status: Compiled and presented detailed Cost Control Reports (CCR) and Project Status Reports (PSR) every quarter, offering insights into financial performance and project milestones