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NAUSHEEN ARVI

NAUSHEEN ARVI

Lead - Contract And Cost Management (Pre & Post Contract)
Mumbai

Summary

Experienced Construction Cost Lead with 12 years of expertise in cost management, construction contracts, and billing. Proven track record in optimizing cost efficiency and reducing overruns while ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. Skilled in project management, contract negotiation, and precise billing. Committed to continuous improvement and delivering cost-effective project outcomes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Cost Lead

Jones Lang LaSalle
Mumbai
10.2021 - Current
  • Preparing estimates of work and evaluation with market prices
  • Vendor pre-qualification and assessment for the project
  • Price evaluation and negotiation, contract drafting and change

order management

  • Vendor Invoices verification and certification as per billing compliance
  • Submission of monthly TDS provision and Cash flow projections for planned work and milestones
  • Documentation for Audit closure and handing over works
  • Maintaining and tracking advances, retention and BGs validity and working on renewal process and recommendation
  • Final Claim settlement and change order management

Head Estimation

Devakshi Enterprises Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
08.2016 - 10.2017


  • Review design packages and project drawings for estimation
  • Calculate construction built-up area for the project
  • Analyze items for BOQ creation (Civil R.C.C, Building Finishes, etc.)
  • Provide technical support for BOQ design
  • Track planned and actual BOQ quantities
  • Review and update BOQ quantities for accuracy and cost implications
  • Address client and internal team concerns
  • Review and incorporate technical inputs into contractor work orders and BOQs
  • Review and certify contractor bills.

Assistant Contract Manager

Synergy Property Development Services Pvt Ltd (Collier International) Position
Mumbai
01.2014 - 06.2016
  • Prepare project budget, team review, and present to client
  • Vendor pre-qualification
  • Evaluate tender documents, comment on BOQ rates and specifications, and explore value engineering
  • Collaborate closely with project heads and coordinators for key decisions
  • Issue NIT (Notice Inviting Tender) to shortlisted vendors for work packages after team reviews
  • Schedule meetings with vendors and clients for the tendering process
  • Attend pre-bid and techno-commercial meetings
  • Prepare and present technical and commercial bid comparisons to the client and internal team for awarding criteria
  • Provide tender recommendations to the client after detailed discussions and vendor negotiations
  • Mitigated business risks by analyzing contracts' potential impacts and avoiding unfavorable terms.
  • Worked closely with account team to identify areas to improve cash flow and leverage tools to improve cash flow from contracts.
  • Analyzed new laws and regulations to identify required changes and proactively adjust systems.


Business Development Officer

Neev Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai
08.2009 - 07.2013
  • Bid Preparation: Creating competitive price bids for government, public, and private sector building projects.
  • Rate Analysis: Evaluating labor and material rates for cost accuracy.
  • Vendor & Department Assessment: Thoroughly assessing vendors and departments for competitive cost allocation.
  • Pre-Bid Engagement: Participating in pre-bid meetings and documenting meeting minutes.
  • Vendor Communication: Meeting and contacting vendors for special projects and cost comparisons.
  • Cost Tracking: Monitoring budgeted and executed costs to alert management.

Tendering and Planning Engineer

Marathon Realty Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
02.2008 - 08.2009
  • Project Scope Preparation: Defining project size, cost, location, and amenities.
  • Planning and Scheduling: Creating schedules and work breakdown structures using MS Project.
  • Site Progress Management: Monitoring and updating site progress regularly.
  • MIS Reporting: Keeping the organization informed via Management Information System (MIS).
  • Financial Forecasting: Generating quarterly project cash flow projections.
  • Presentation Development: Creating presentations on strategy, progress, and addressing issues.
  • LEED Certification Support: Assisting with documentation for project LEED certification.

Graduate Engineer Trainee

Shapoorji Pallonji, Construction Materials Group
Mumbai
07.2007 - 12.2007
  • Prepared standard reports and documentation to communicate results to senior management.
  • Data management and record keeping
  • Site visits and project progress tracking
  • worked on MIS

Education

Bachelors Degree - Civil Engineering

Mumbai University
Mumbai
07.2004 - 05.2007

High School Diploma -

M H S S Polytechnic
Mumbai
06.2000 - 08.2003

Skills

    Contract management

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Accomplishments

  • Certificate of Appreciation for delivering Outstanding services – Q4 2021
  • Certificate of Appreciation PDS Star for exemplary feedback for contributions to the project Q3 2022

Projects handled

Retro fitting of Office Spaces & upgrades works for Nucleus Office Parks, Mumbai (2.5 Lac Sft development size)
Interior Fit Out & Office Spaces for Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (50K Sft development size)
Civil Works Base build for Logistics Parks -  PAN India for Ascendas First Space Development. ( 20 Lac Sft development size)
Interior Fit Out & Office Spaces for Brookfield Properties (2 Lac Sft development size)

Reliance Jio Institute, Navi Mumbai (1.45Lac Sft development size)

Marathon Futurex, “Green Building, IT-Park High Rise Project

Kandivali Shatabdi Hospital
Rehabilitation of Slums KDMC

Ensaara Metro Park Nagpur, Township Project
TCS, Banyan Park Andheri, Commercial Project
ETZ, Pune, Commercial Project
Qubix Food Court, Pune
Rantnakar Nine Square, Ahmedabad, Residential Tower
Siddhi Highland, Thane Residential Tower

Sai Taj Residency, Khar
Nirvana Residency, Khar
Laxmi Sadan, Matunga



Timeline

Cost Lead

Jones Lang LaSalle
10.2021 - Current

Head Estimation

Devakshi Enterprises Pvt Ltd
08.2016 - 10.2017

Assistant Contract Manager

Synergy Property Development Services Pvt Ltd (Collier International) Position
01.2014 - 06.2016

Business Development Officer

Neev Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd
08.2009 - 07.2013

Tendering and Planning Engineer

Marathon Realty Pvt Ltd
02.2008 - 08.2009

Graduate Engineer Trainee

Shapoorji Pallonji, Construction Materials Group
07.2007 - 12.2007

Bachelors Degree - Civil Engineering

Mumbai University
07.2004 - 05.2007

High School Diploma -

M H S S Polytechnic
06.2000 - 08.2003
NAUSHEEN ARVILead - Contract And Cost Management (Pre & Post Contract)