Meet Patel
Summary
Dedicated and accomplished Cost Estimation professional with a proven track record of about 08 years in leading the development and supervision of accurate cost estimates across diverse project phases. Seeking an opportunity to leverage expertise in cost estimating, project cost control, team leadership, and innovative problem-solving to contribute to project success and client satisfaction.
Cost Engineering for multiple Industries like Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Process Plants, Transmission & Distribution, LNG, Utility Plants Like Hydrogen and Modular Plants.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Estimator
Burns & McDonnell
07.2022 - Current
- Providing Class 05 to Class 01 estimates to the clients
- Scoping the documents, prepare a crew for each activities, man-hours calculations, WBS, Labor Rates, benchmarking estimates
- Estimation of various commercial indirect costs like bank charges, pre-financing, export credit insurance etc
- Estimation of ancillary services like travel, temporary site, office expenses, vendor involvement, inspection fee, warranty etc
- Utilized advanced skills in industry-specific softwares and tools to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the estimation process
- Assisted in the development of cost escalation models and contingency plans, effectively managing project risk and uncertainty
- Conducted thorough comparative analyses of scope, quantities, and cost data, contributing to benchmark estimates based on high-level norms and industry standards
- Developed and enhanced estimating standards, procedures, and systems for tenders and proposals, streamlining the estimation process
- Supervised and provided on-the-job training to junior estimators, fostering their growth and skill development.
Assistant Manager - Central Estimation
Adani Group
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Detailed estimation of material cost involving process equipment, bulks (Capex + Opex)
- Detailed estimation of services cost involving design, purchase & construction, man-power deployment
- Conducted thorough comparative analyses of scope, quantities, and cost data, contributing to benchmark estimates based on high-level norms and industry standards
- Interface & co-ordination between Engineering & Buyer Group for Technical Bid evaluation which includes Execution strategy, Tools & Equipment for Erection of all work, Construction strategy,Technical & Commercial evaluation
- Estimating strategy & accuracy Analysis and preparation of comparable benchmark for decision making by management Board / higher management level presentation for estimate scope, basis, methods, actions, attention areas Subsequent cost optimization.
Sr. Estimation Engineer
Oswal Infrastructure Limited
01.2017 - 02.2022
- Estimation of Process, Oil and Gas Packages, water treatment plants, Large Industrial Air Filters, Flare stacks, Flare Tips, LSTK Skid, Burners,HVAC and Utility packages
- Co-ordination with Engineering Team for MR (material requisition), material take-offs, BOQ, P&IDs, GAD, Scope of work for package items
- Preparation of BOQ and Cost Estimation of complete project requirement including Detailed Engineering, Safety studies, Procurement, Sub-contract, construction & Commissioning
- Preparation of cost estimation of EPC projects in which Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Columns, Reactors, Metering Skids, Pipeline, Flowline, Storage tanks, Piping, Gas Supply Station & Water Distribution Network
- Leveraged deep technical knowledge to conduct thorough cost trend estimates, supporting ongoing project cost tracking initiatives
- Assisted in the identification of areas of risk in cost estimates and evaluated appropriate levels of contingency to ensure accurate project planning.
Sales Engineer
Conair Group
08.2015 - 12.2016
Education
B. Tech Mechanical -
LDRP-ITR
Gandhinagar, India01.2015
Skills
- Cost Estimation, Control & Management
- Tendering & Bid Development
- Proposals & Cost Engineering
- Cost Engg Data-banking & Benchmarking
- Risk Analysis & Management
- Leadership, Team-work
- Acquired Understanding on Project Management & Sales Function
- Databank Management, Benchmarking
- Quality Control (Basic 6 Sigma, Ishikawa, RCA, Kaizen)
- Project Planning & Scheduling (MS Project)
- HCSS: Heavy Bid
- ASPEN CCE
- Sage EOS
- CostOS
- MS Office Suite
- Power Bi
- Procore
- Ecosys
- PV Elite
Roles And Responsibilities
- Leading defining principals for basis of estimation, estimating methodology, benchmarking planning, data-application.
- Detailed estimation of services cost involving design, purchase & construction, man-power deployment
- Estimation of various commercial indirect costs like bank charges, pre-financing, export credit insurance etc. Estimation of ancillary services like travel, temporary site, office expenses, vendor involvement, inspection fee, warranty etc.
- Pricing inputs like profit, license fee, royalty Overall cost estimate preparation in line with location, currency of bidding, exchange rate Plausibility cross check for alignment with check list.
- Estimating strategy and preparation of comparable benchmark for decision making by management Board / higher management level presentation for estimate scope, basis, methods, actions, attention areas Subsequent cost optimization.
- Record keeping, change management, updating, and standard documentation Development & updating of databank, data-analysis, tools & utilities Preparation of benchmark database from executed projects.
- Project change order cost estimation.
- Project decision making by calculation of working capital, NPV, IRR, Break-even, Payback Period & Sensitivity analysis.
- EPCC / Contractor Bid award & execution analysis & synopsis.
Personal Information
- Title: LEAD ESTIMATOR
- Identity: Male
- Date of Birth: 02/25/1994
- Passport: N2386194
- Visa: B1/B2
- Speak & Write: English, Hindi, Gujarati
Timeline
Lead Estimator
Burns & McDonnell
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager - Central Estimation
Adani Group
02.2022 - 07.2022
Sr. Estimation Engineer
Oswal Infrastructure Limited
01.2017 - 02.2022
Sales Engineer
Conair Group
08.2015 - 12.2016
B. Tech Mechanical -
LDRP-ITR
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