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Naranthera Chezhiane

Naranthera Chezhiane

Chennai

Summary

Results-driven Presales & Proposal Engineer, Cost Control Specialist, Project Cost Estimator, and PMO Professional with 6+ years’ experience in EPC, oil & gas, hydrocarbon, power plant, IT. Expertise in bid management, RFP/RFI/RFQ responses, proposal development, cost estimation, budgeting, and project management. Certified PMP, with proven success in optimizing project costs, increasing tender win rates, and streamlining proposal workflows. Quick learner, highly adaptable, and SAP FICO to enhance enterprise finance and controlling expertise.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Delivery Product Owner | Proposal & Cost Control Lead | PMO Support

Detect Technologies
Chennai
03.2022 - Current
  • Managed complete bid cycle from RFP identification to submission for EPC, oil & gas, power, and IT projects.
  • Collaborated with engineering, procurement, and finance to compile cost inputs and finalize solutions.
  • Created capability decks, marketing collateral, and business proposals tailored to client needs.
  • Increased tender win rate by 20% through improved proposal quality and pricing accuracy.
  • Developed cost estimates for turnkey and EPC projects, incorporating historical data and market rates.
  • Conducted variance analysis and implemented corrective measures, reducing cost overruns by 15%.
  • Maintained cost database for future reference and benchmarking.
  • Prepared KPI dashboards, milestone reports, and budget utilization summaries for leadership.
  • Coordinated review meetings, documented action points, and tracked closure.
  • Ensured PMO governance compliance with internal and ISO quality standards.
  • Reduced bid preparation time by 30% through standardized templates.
  • Led successful drone platform launch, increasing market share by 25%.

Project Coordinator / Cost Estimation Engineer

01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Prepared BOQs, cost estimates, and rate analyses for civil, structural, and industrial works.
  • Monitored budgets, tracked actual costs vs. forecast, and prepared variance reports.
  • Evaluated subcontractor invoices, coordinated billing, and conducted material reconciliations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Madhyanchal Professional University
Bhopal

SAP FICO - Enterprise Finance & Controlling

SAP
08.2025

Project Management Professional (PMP) -

PMI

Skills

    Presales & Proposal Management
  • End-to-end tender/bid management (RFP, RFI, RFQ analysis)
  • Preparation of technical & commercial proposals
  • Proposal storyboarding and compliance documentation
  • Bid planning and scheduling
  • Competitive pricing strategy & cost benchmarking
  • Client presentations & stakeholder communication
    • Cost Estimation & Financial Control
  • Detailed BOQ preparation
  • Zero-based costing and rate analysis
  • Budget forecasting & variance analysis
  • Cost optimization and profitability tracking
  • Vendor/subcontractor quotation evaluation & negotiation
    • Project Management & PMO Functions
  • Project scheduling & milestone tracking
  • Risk management & mitigation planning
  • KPI reporting & project dashboards
  • Governance & ISO compliance
  • Internal PMO processes & documentation
  • Stakeholder coordination across functions
    • Business Operations & Strategy
  • Contract administration & procurement coordination
  • Revenue forecasting & invoice follow-up
  • Business development support & lead qualification
  • Process improvement initiatives
  • Market research & competitive analysis
    • Tools & Methodologies
  • MS Office 365 (Advanced Excel, SharePoint)
  • Jira (JSD) & Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid methodologies
  • SAP FICO
  • Performance metrics & reporting
  • Financial analysis & budget tracking
  • Quick adaptation to new tools
  • Multitasking & cross-functional collaboration

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Tamil
  • Telugu
  • Malayalam
  • French

Personal Information

  • India

Timeline

Delivery Product Owner | Proposal & Cost Control Lead | PMO Support

Detect Technologies
03.2022 - Current

Project Coordinator / Cost Estimation Engineer

01.2016 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Madhyanchal Professional University

SAP FICO - Enterprise Finance & Controlling

SAP

Project Management Professional (PMP) -

PMI

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