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Prashanth Nagaraj

Prashanth Nagaraj

Construction Manager
Coimbatore,TN

Summary

A detail-oriented Construction Commercial Engineer with over 8 years of experience managing the commercial, contractual, and financial pillars of construction and engineering projects. Proven expertise in BOQ preparation, cost estimation, tender management, and contract administration, ensuring strict budget adherence and cost control. Adept at vendor negotiations, procurement coordination, and providing accurate financial reporting to stakeholders.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Construction Manager

Nagaraj Construction
04.2022 - Current
  • Budget & Cost Management: Developed and managed comprehensive project budgets and schedules. Monitored expenses meticulously, identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality, ensuring strict adherence to budget constraints.Identified and implemented value engineering initiatives that resulted in annual cost savings of ₹15 lakh on materials without compromising quality or safety standards.Maintained a 98% rate of adherence to the project budget by approving all purchase orders and subcontractor invoices against initial cost estimates.
  • Contract & Procurement Administration: Approved purchase orders, subcontractor invoices, and change orders. Managed the end-to-end procurement process, finalizing contracts with subcontractors and suppliers to secure favorable terms.
  • Schedule & Productivity: Led a team of 25+ workers and 8+ subcontractors, completing the G+10 project 3 weeks ahead of schedule by optimizing workflows and resolving delays proactively.
    Improved on-site productivity by approximately 15% by implementing detailed weekly scheduling and daily progress tracking against milestones.
  • Commercial Oversight: Served as the primary commercial point of contact for clients, architects, and engineers, addressing concerns and ensuring contractual compliance. Prepared and submitted detailed project status and financial reports to management.
  • Risk Management: Conducted risk assessments and implemented effective mitigation strategies to protect project financials and timelines.

Civil Site Engineer

Nagaraj Construction
06.2019 - 03.2022
  • Contract Enforcement: Reviewed and evaluated contractor submittals, change orders, and payment applications, enforcing strict adherence to contract terms and conditions.
  • Documentation & Compliance: Documented all construction progress, issues, and resolutions, maintaining accurate records for contractual and financial auditing purposes.
  • Project Handover: Verified completion of work, managed punch lists, and assisted in final inspections, ensuring all commercial and contractual obligations were met before project handover.

Techno-Commercial Engineer

Thermax Limited
09.2016 - 03.2019
  • Tendering & Proposals: Engineered and delivered detailed techno-commercial offers and proposals based on client requirements, acting as the firm's primary response to tender documents.
  • Negotiation & Deal Closure: Conducted vendor and client negotiations, successfully closing complex deals by presenting compelling technical solutions and negotiating favorable pricing and contract terms that maximized profitability.
  • Costing & Analysis: Developed competitive pricing strategies based on in-depth market analysis and accurate cost calculations, directly contributing to winning bids.
  • Awarded Top Salesperson for three consecutive years (2016-2019), exceeding annual sales targets by an average of 25% each year.
  • Closed 15+ major deals worth over ₹4 Crore in total contract value by developing winning techno-commercial proposals and leading negotiations.
  • Increased sales in the textile sector by 18% year-over-year by identifying and developing new market opportunities.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Sri Krishna College of Engineering & Technology
Coimbatore, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Cost estimation

Affiliations

Society of Automotive Engineers


Software

Revit

AutoCAD

Primavera

Salesforce

Interests

Cycling

Gym

Projects

Project 1: Construction of G+10 & G+5 Residential Apartments | Urban Housing Development Board, Coimbatore | Sep 2020 – Feb 2023

  • Scope: Full-cycle management of 4x 2BHK units/floor for govt. employees, featuring a combined raft foundation.
  • Actions: Managed all phases from permitting and design coordination (architectural, structural, MEP) to execution (RCC, masonry, finishing) and closure.
  • Result: Successfully obtained the completion certificate by ensuring unwavering compliance with IS Codes, and local regulations, delivering the project on schedule.

Project 2: Greenfield Steam Engineering Line | Armstrong Process (Textile Industry) | Jul 2018 – Oct 2018

  • Scope: Designed the steam and condensate system for a new textile dyeing facility.
  • Actions: Developed the techno-commercial proposal, led technical negotiations, and closed the deal.
  • Result: Delivered a tailored solution that met the client's technical requirements and commercial objectives.

Declaration

Declaration:

I, Prashanth Nagaraj, hereby declare that the information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Timeline

Construction Manager

Nagaraj Construction
04.2022 - Current

Civil Site Engineer

Nagaraj Construction
06.2019 - 03.2022

Techno-Commercial Engineer

Thermax Limited
09.2016 - 03.2019

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Sri Krishna College of Engineering & Technology
04.2001 -

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