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Education
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Certification
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Shrikant Nanavare

Shrikant Nanavare

Mumbai

Summary

Accomplished Proposal and Estimation Manager with over 20 years of experience in strategic cost estimation, bid management, and risk assessment for multimillion-dollar projects within the engineering, energy, construction, etc. sector. Expert in leading cross-functional teams, developing robust risk analysis models, and driving winning proposal strategies that consistently deliver strong business outcomes. Recognized for improving win ratios, optimizing processes, and reducing project costs through rigorous analytical and leadership abilities.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Carrier Break

- Personal goal pursuit
03.2025 - 08.2025

Assistant Manager - Proposals

Toyo Engineering India Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
06.2013 - 02.2025
  • Spearheaded the development of over 100 comprehensive proposals annually, securing projects valued at over ₹ 500 Cr by aligning client requirements with competitive cost and delivery frameworks.
  • Engineered robust risk analysis matrices, leading to a 15% improvement in win ratio and enabling more informed management decisions on project pursuits.
  • Collaborated with Sales, Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Finance teams to deliver accurate, on-time bid submissions, achieving a proposal success rate surpassing industry benchmarks by 10%.
  • Implemented process enhancements in estimation workflows, reducing proposal generation time by 10-20% and increasing department productivity.
  • Mentored a team of 4-5 junior estimators and proposal coordinators, fostering skills development and improving output quality.

Dy. Manager Bids & Proposal

IOT Infra. & Energy Services
Mumbai
12.2010 - 06.2013
  • Led cost estimation efforts for large-scale EPC projects, consistently achieving cost variances below 5-10% of project budgets.
  • Developed standardized estimation templates, improving accuracy and consistency for global project bids.
  • Trained new staff on best practices in estimation and proposal management, significantly reducing onboarding time and overt errors.

Sr. Engineer BD

Tata Projects Ltd.
Mumbai
01.2007 - 12.2010
  • Coordinated proposal and business development activities for domestic and international oil & gas EPC contracts.
  • Built proposals for PSU, private, and process industry clients, generating significant sales pipeline.

Engineer BD

Driplex Water Engg. Ltd.
Mumbai
01.2007 - 12.2007
  • Prepared and delivered technical and commercial bids for large water treatment projects.

Process Engineer

Aquatech Ind. India Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
12.2004 - 01.2007
  • Developed process designs and supported technical proposals for water & wastewater treatment solutions.

Education

MBA - International Business

ICFAI
Mumbai
01.2010

BE - Chemical Engineering

University of Mumbai
Mumbai
01.2004

Diploma - Chemical Engineering

MSBTE
Mumbai
01.2001

Skills

  • Proposal development
  • Risk analysis
  • Cost estimation
  • Cost reduction
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Multitasking and organization

Certification

  • PG Diploma in Process Engineering, Suvidya Institute, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 01/01/07
  • PG Diploma in Water & Waste Water Treatment, VIT, Pune, Maharashtra, 01/01/05, 12/31/06

Accomplishments

  • Engineered risk and cost structures that resulted in cost-savings of up to 10% on select projects.
  • Championed process digitization and the adoption of estimation software/tools to streamline bid workflows.
  • Consistently exceeded bid win benchmarks and deadlines in high-pressure environments.
  • Developed standardized estimation templates, improving accuracy and consistency for global project bids.
  • Trained new staff on best practices in estimation and proposal management, significantly reducing onboarding time and overt errors.

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Marathi

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 06/13/82
  • Nationality: Indian

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Carrier Break

- Personal goal pursuit
03.2025 - 08.2025

Assistant Manager - Proposals

Toyo Engineering India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2013 - 02.2025

Dy. Manager Bids & Proposal

IOT Infra. & Energy Services
12.2010 - 06.2013

Sr. Engineer BD

Tata Projects Ltd.
01.2007 - 12.2010

Engineer BD

Driplex Water Engg. Ltd.
01.2007 - 12.2007

Process Engineer

Aquatech Ind. India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2004 - 01.2007

MBA - International Business

ICFAI

BE - Chemical Engineering

University of Mumbai

Diploma - Chemical Engineering

MSBTE
Shrikant Nanavare