PARAG V. CHAUDHARI
Kalyan
Summary
I am a Civil Engineer with 8+ years of experience in Preconstruction. Presently associated with Gleeds Consulting (India) Pvt. as Cost Manager. Expertise in Estimation, Tendering, Procurement. I have an in-depth understanding of preparing Budgets and tracking them. Also, I have hands-on experience with Power Bi, which analyzed the cost and quantity of projects.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cost Manager
Gleeds Consulting (India) Pvt.
09.2022 - Current
- Projects Details: Data Center (Mumbai), Aws_DC - Area: 1,85,001 Sqft, Capacity: 24MW with GF + 1 + Terrace, Aws_DC - Area: 4,28,008 Sqft, Capacity: 56MW with GF + 5 + Terrace, Aws_DC - Area: 4,50,008 Sqft, Capacity: 75MW with GF + 6 + Terrace, Data Center (Noida), Yotta_DC4 - Area: 4,20,024 Sqft, Capacity: 48MW with Basement + GF + 9 + Terrace + Chiller, Data Center (Kolkata), Jio_DC - Area: 1,60,000 Sqft, Capacity: 24MW with GF + 4 + Terrace, NTT_DC - Area: 1,01,023 Sqft, Capacity: 16MW with GF + 1 + Terrace, Data Center (Hyderabad), MS_DC1 - Area: 2,48,035 Sqft, Capacity: 32MW with GF + Roof, MS_DC2 - Area: 2,57,647 Sqft, Capacity: 40MW with GF + 5 + Roof, MS_DC3 - Area: 2,48,035 Sqft, Capacity: 32MW with GF + Roof, Commercial (Kolkata), Candore_Building - Area: 6,67,561 Sqft, with 3Basement + GF + 13, Residential (Mumbai), Deltin_Building - Area: 2,97,480 Sqft, with 1Basement + GF + 4Podium + 35, Power BI (Cost Report Dashboard), Phoenix_Commercial – Preconstruction activities and post construction cash flows by tracking cost, Timesheet Tracking – Tracking the efficiency of project
- Proficient in using CostX, Bluebeam, and AgTek Gradework software for precise quantification of Civil, Structural, and Architectural (CSA) items. Ensured accuracy in quantity take-offs to support comprehensive project estimates.
- Preparing detailed rate analyses for various construction materials and labor, leveraging vendor quotes from across PAN India to create accurate cost plans and pre-tender estimates. Collaborated with vendors, when necessary, to obtain market-driven rates.
- Prepared comparative statements based on vendor quotations for a wide range of projects, ensuring competitive pricing and quality selection.
- Cost benchmarking for various projects to develop accurate cost plans for upcoming projects.
- Led pre-bid coordination by tracking bidders' actions, collecting and responding to pre-bid queries, and cross-checking bidders’ ongoing projects.
- Expert in using Power BI for both predictive and descriptive analysis of project budgets and quantities, enhancing decision-making processes, and project forecasting.
- Developed a Timesheet dashboard to track project efficiency, aligning it with invoicing to optimize resource utilization and ensure cost control.
Quantity Surveyor
Turner Project Management India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2018 - 09.2022
- Almost did more than 50 international projects. However, a few key projects are as follows: Data Centers - Facebook (4 Data Centers), Apple Morgan, Vantage Data Center. Preparing dashboards for cost and contract comparison of various Facebook Data Centers using Power BI tool. Bangalore International Airport Terminal, Bangalore, India. Denver International Airport - Change management, Colorado, US. In addition, many more overseas projects like residential buildings, commercial buildings, healthcare centers, aviation, change management, Power BI assignments.
- Preparation of detailed Bill of Quantities, estimation, and quantity takeoff in Cost-x software for projects like Data Centers, Airports, Multi-story Residential and Commercial buildings, Hotels, School, and Hospital projects in India and the US. Estimation and costing are done according to Uni-Format and Master Format.
- Predictive or descriptive analysis of budget and quantity of the projects using Power BI software
Estimation Engineer
Larkins Group (Siddhi Gaurav Enterprises)
Thane
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Estimation of quantities in accordance with GFC drawings and preparation of BOQ with detailed specification complete in all respects
- Preparation of Rate Analysis for civil & finishes item
- Preparation of BBS (Bar Bending Schedule) and check it as per laid on site
- Costing for Internal Changes in Flats as per Flat owners Requirements
- Co-ordination with different contractors for their quotation of works, preparation of comparison statement of techno-commercial offer from different vendors along with rate analysis
- Projects Details: Highland Haven Project (G + Podium + 23 floors) 8 Nos
- Of Residential Buildings and other Infra Works, Highland Park Project (G + Podium + 22 Floors) 5 Nos
- Of Residential Buildings and other Infra Works, L’amour Project (G + 2 Podium + 25 Floors) 4 Nos
- Of Residential Buildings and other Infra Works
Site Engineer
Garve Development
Pune
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Interacting daily with the contractor’s team to interpret our needs and requirements and representing them in the field
- Checking of all structural and architectural element on site to ensure that they are followed as per drawings
- Give the check to the RCC consultant that rebar is correct
- Projects Details: Golden Treasure (G + Podium + 13 Floors) 2 Nos
- Of Residential Building and other Infra Works
Education
PG - QS & Contract Management
NICMAR
10.2023
B.E. - Civil
J.T.M. COE.
Faizpur01.2016
Diploma - Civil
J.T.M. Polytechnic
Faizpur01.2013
Skills
- RIB Cost-X
- Power BI (Expert)
- MS Excel Automation (Moderate)
- BIM 365
- Procore
- AgTEk - Gradework 4D
- Naviswork Freedom
- Blue Beam Software
- Auto CAD
- MS Project
- MudShark
- ERP- In4velocity
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/30/91
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Qualificationsexperience
5 Years 9 Months, Pursuing NICMAR- PG- in QS & Contract Management, B.E. (Civil), J.T.M. COE., Faizpur, 2016, Diploma (Civil), J.T.M. Polytechnic, Faizpur, 2013, RIB Cost-X, Power BI, MudShark, AgTEk - Gradework 4D, Naviswork Freedom, Blue Beam Software, Auto CAD, MS Project, ERP- In4velocity
Timeline
Cost Manager
Gleeds Consulting (India) Pvt.
09.2022 - Current
Quantity Surveyor
Turner Project Management India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2018 - 09.2022
Estimation Engineer
Larkins Group (Siddhi Gaurav Enterprises)
01.2017 - 12.2017
Site Engineer
Garve Development
11.2016 - 01.2017
PG - QS & Contract Management
NICMAR
B.E. - Civil
J.T.M. COE.
Diploma - Civil
J.T.M. Polytechnic
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