SAP
Siva Krishna Lokanadham
Quantity Surveyor-Cost Control Engineer-Project Management.
Gurgaon
Summary
A versatile professional holding 7.6 years of experience in playing Senior Quantity Surveyor and Project Coordinator roles. Excellence in preparing, checking and issuing interim payment certificates to the contractors. Proficient in estimating and enabling quantity takeoff from the approved drawings. Competent in furnishing monthly, quarterly and yearly progress reports. Articulate communicator with outstanding analytical abilities, problem-solving, decision-making and interpersonal skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Typsa India
08.2022 - Current
- Ensured accuracy in financial documentation by conducting regular audits on invoices, payment applications, and change orders.
- Completed thorough site visits to assess progress against agreed plans while identifying any potential issues or changes needed.
- Improved project cost management by overseeing the preparation and analysis of detailed cost estimates and budgets.
- Provided support during tendering process by preparing bids based on comprehensive understanding of client requirements.
- Evaluated subcontractor bids and negotiated contracts, securing competitive pricing while maintaining high-quality workmanship standards.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet strict deadlines and maintain client satisfaction.
- Enhanced contract negotiation skills, resulting in favorable terms for both clients and company.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of materials while maintaining quality standards.
- Assisted legal department in resolving disputes related to contractual agreements or payment claims.
- Optimized cash flow management by closely monitoring project finances and advising clients on expenditures throughout the project lifecycle.
- Conducted feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labor costs.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
- Delivered consulting services to advise clients on cost-saving strategies and best practices.
- Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
- Prepared bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business.
- Monitored project progress to identify and address changes in project scope or budget.
- Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
Quantity Surveyor Engineer
Typsa India
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Accurately preparing, verifying and issuing interim payment certificates for the contractors.
- Instrumental in estimating and quantity takeoff from approved drawings Performing the reconciliation of quantities and IPC issuing to contractors from inception.
- Generating monthly, quarterly and yearly progress reports.
- Evaluating Quantities following the Contractors claim.
- Developing reports for assessing project cost and time overruns as per the contractors' claim.
- Precisely preparing variation orders and claims per the conditions of the contract.
- Sustaining contractual claims for invoices raised under the contract provisions.
- Expediting the preparation of material reconciliation for the works executed.
Quantity Surveyor
Aarvee Associates Architects, Engineers & Consultants
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Increased client satisfaction through consistent delivery of high-quality work products and timely responses to inquiries or concerns.
- Ensured accurate invoicing by reviewing contractor claims for compliance with contract terms and conditions before submission to clients.
- Assisted in dispute resolutions between clients and contractors by providing expert advice on contractual obligations and industry best practices.
- Supported senior management in strategic planning efforts, providing valuable insights into trends affecting the company''s competitive position within the market space.
- Implemented cost control measures throughout projects'' lifecycle, minimizing financial risks associated with scope changes or unforeseen events.
- Instrumental in estimating and quantity takeoff from approved drawings.
- Performing the reconciliation of quantities and IPC issuing to contractors from inception.
- Evaluating Quantities following the Contractors claim.
- Developing reports for assessing project cost and time overruns as per the contractors' claim.
- Precisely preparing variation orders and claims per the conditions of the contract.
- Sustaining contractual claims for invoices raised under the contract provisions.
- Expediting the preparation of material reconciliation for the works executed
Quantity Surveyor Engineer
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd
07.2016 - 10.2018
- Played a significant role in the estimation & quantification of construction works at the site.
- Appropriately prepared The rate analysis for substantial works to interpret the cost implications & after that negotiating with sub-contractors for the most competitive quote.
- BOQ, floating enquiries, arranged backup (Comparative statements, rates justification, etc.) for seeking management approval to finalize a sub-contract.
- Purchase requisition, Work orders in SAP.
- Daily Work Progress report, Material status report and workforce report.
- Oversaw the work progress of sub-contractors and consequently settled financial & technical queries.
- Checked sub-contractor RA bills.
- Systematically booked sub-contractor bills & RA bills in SAP.
- Performed reconciliation of materials for the various works and calculated the number of insulation materials & ancillaries and other things as per the work execution.
- Handled monthly valuation & coordinated with clients' contract department to settle the billing quantities.
- Tracking the direct & indirect expenses via MIS.
- Determining and working on claims & variations Preparing project financial budget yearly.
Education
PG-Diploma - Quantity Surveying & Contract Management
06.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) - Civil Engineering
06.2011 - 04.2015
Skills
Project Cost Analysis
BOQ Preparation
Contractual Claims Maintenance
Rate Analysis Preparation
Variation Orders Preparation
Reports Generation
Material Reconciliation
Scope Management
Meeting facilitation
Resource Allocation
Contract Management
Project scope
Team Bonding
Project estimation and bidding
Client Relations
Vendor Selection
Software
MS-Office
Auto CAD
Timeline
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Typsa India
08.2022 - Current
Quantity Surveyor Engineer - Typsa India
09.2020 - 07.2022
Quantity Surveyor - Aarvee Associates Architects, Engineers & Consultants
10.2018 - 08.2020
Quantity Surveyor Engineer - Hindustan Construction Company Ltd
07.2016 - 10.2018
NICMAR - PG-Diploma, Quantity Surveying & Contract Management
06.2015 - 07.2016
Chaitanya Engineering College - Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech), Civil Engineering
06.2011 - 04.2015