Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Pre Contract Roles
Post Contract Roles
Other Responsibilities
Self Management Skills
Years Of Experience
Personal Information
Languages
Timeline
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SAGGURTHI RAGHAVENDRA RAO

SAGGURTHI RAGHAVENDRA RAO

Summary

Dynamic Quantity Surveyor with a proven track record at Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, excelling in cost estimation and budgeting. Expertly managed project budgets, achieving significant cost savings while ensuring compliance with regulations. Skilled in risk management and negotiation, leveraging software proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Excel to drive project success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Quantity Surveyor

Vijayawada Municipal Corporation
01.2019 - Current
  • Prepared detailed Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and cost estimates for urban development projects
  • Managed project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and financial accountability
  • Conducted feasibility studies to assess financial viability and risk mitigation strategies
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to optimize procurement costs
  • Monitored project expenditures, preventing cost overruns and ensuring compliance with financial regulations

Education

Master of Technology - PSAC

01.2015

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

01.2013

Skills

  • Cost estimation and budgeting
  • Tendering and procurement
  • Risk management and project cost control
  • Legal and regulatory compliance
  • Software proficiency including AutoCAD and MS Excel

Pre Contract Roles

  • Bill of Quantities (BOQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), Pre-Qualification of vendors in tenders
  • Budgeting and detailed costing
  • Capital Expenditure (Capex) preparation
  • Feasibility budget costing

Post Contract Roles

  • Cost control and monitoring
  • Valuation and interim payments
  • Contract administration and final account settlement

Other Responsibilities

  • Standardizing the Bill of Quantities as per the Standard Method of Measurement (SMM7) and the New Rules of Measurement (NRM2) for both office and site operations
  • Coordinating procurement and cost control teams to maintain accuracy and financial efficiency
  • Determining cost estimate targets during design and development, recommending cost-effective solutions
  • Assessing cost effectiveness of products and tracking actual costs to ensure alignment with budgets
  • Identifying cost reduction opportunities through detailed cost analysis reviews
  • Providing cost estimates during change processes and advising on cost implications
  • Analyzing supplier quotes, supporting negotiations, and optimizing procurement costs
  • Participating in supplier meetings to challenge quotation prices and achieve cost reductions

Self Management Skills

  • Time management and prioritization
  • Goal setting and execution
  • Adaptability and problem-solving
  • Self-motivation and accountability

Years Of Experience

4+ Years

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 07/31/92
  • Nationality: Indian

Languages

  • English
  • Telugu
  • Hindi

Timeline

Quantity Surveyor

Vijayawada Municipal Corporation
01.2019 - Current

Master of Technology - PSAC

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

SAGGURTHI RAGHAVENDRA RAO