COST-X
Sandeep Bandaru
Cost Manager
Hyderabad
Summary
A highly skilled and experienced quantity surveyor with a proven record of 8 years in Real Estate and Infrastructure sectors. Adept at quantity take off, contract management, contractor, and client billing. Demonstrates a purposeful approach, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. A motivated and adaptable individual who thrives in dynamic and challenging environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Cost Manager
Google
02.2025 - Current
- As a Cost manager, I am a part of a cost consultant team which provides support in in preparing detailed estimates and budgets aligned with project goals.
- Support the GPO team to manage procurement by drafting tender documents.
- Preparation of monthly cashflow and tracking against the actuals.
- I am responsible for bill certification, verifying contractor invoices against work progress to authorize payments accurately.
Cost Manager
CIVIL
03.2023 - 01.2025
- As a Cost manager, I am a part of a cost consultant team which provides support in measurement and cost planning to various global projects.
- I have done quantity take-off for Structural, Architectural, Interior Design and Landscaping packages and prepared cost plans as per POMI, NRM & SMM standards, for various global projects.
- Few of the global projects which I have worked are mentioned below:
- 1. Royal Diriyah Equestrian and Polo Club, KSA- Supported for complete Civil works measurement.
- 2. Mall of Saudi, KSA- Supported for Interior Design works measurement.
- 3. Burj Al Arab, Dubai- Supported for Architectural and Interior Design works measurement.
- 4. NEOM, KSA- Supported for BUA, GFA, NIA measurements.
- 5. Tilal Al Ghaf, Dubai- Supported for Landscaping works measurement.
Assistant Cost Manager
Divyasree Techridge P3
09.2022 - 02.2023
- As an Assistant cost manager, I am responsible for Preparation of Cost Plans, Contract Management, Sub-contractor billing, Cost tracking of a project, which have 18million sft built up area.
Quantity Surveyor
Aurobindo Realty
01.2020 - 08.2022
- As a Quantity surveyor at head office, I am responsible for finalizing the Tender BOQ’s of various packages especially Structural, Architectural and ID packages, quantifying tender drawings and finalizing quantity for tender line items.
- I am also responsible for cost tracking of all the projects both commercial and residential projects, there are five project ongoing for which I have worked towards cost tracking, contract management and cost planning.
Quantity Surveyor
Vertex Homes
05.2018 - 01.2020
- As a Quantity surveyor at head office, I am involved in cost planning for various projects, preparation of estimates for various concept designs to decide on type of project.
- I am also responsible for cost tracking of all the projects, doing reconciliation of materials, assisting procurement team.
Management Intern QS
Sri city-Foxconn
05.2017 - 06.2017
- As a management Intern QS, I have worked on cost tracking of the projects, schedules preparation, bid preparation works for Pre engineering building structures.
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Nagarjuna Constructions
07.2015 - 06.2016
- As a Graduate Engineer Trainee, I have gained experience across various departments in a green field expressway project.
- I have worked in Quality, Planning and Billing departments during my tenure, and I have gained knowledge in Quantity & material take off, Preparation of RFI’s (Inspection requests), Quality control of materials, sub-contractor billing and client billing.
Education
MBA (From RICS) - Construction Economics & Quantity Surveying
B. E - Civil Engineering
MBA - Construction Economics & Quantity Surveying
RICS
Noida, India 04.2001 -
BE - Civil Engineering
SRKR Engineering College(Affiliated To AU)
Andhra Pradesh, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Quantity Take off
Rate Analysis
Contractor and Client Billing
Contract management
Cost estimation
Change order management
Procurement management
Bid evaluation
Cost control
Cash flow forecasting
Skills
Quantity Take off, Rate Analysis, Contractor and Client Billing, Contract management, Cost Tracking, Cost-X, Competent, Primavera, Basic, MS Project, Basic
Software
Timeline
Cost Manager
Google
02.2025 - Current
Cost Manager
CIVIL
03.2023 - 01.2025
Assistant Cost Manager
Divyasree Techridge P3
09.2022 - 02.2023
Quantity Surveyor
Aurobindo Realty
01.2020 - 08.2022
Quantity Surveyor
Vertex Homes
05.2018 - 01.2020
Management Intern QS
Sri city-Foxconn
05.2017 - 06.2017
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Nagarjuna Constructions
07.2015 - 06.2016
MBA - Construction Economics & Quantity Surveying
RICS
04.2001 -
BE - Civil Engineering
SRKR Engineering College(Affiliated To AU)
04.2001 -