SIVAKUMAR A
Bangalore
Summary
Contracts Manager with extensive experience in cost estimation and budget forecasting at Century Real Estate Pvt. Ltd. Demonstrated success in contract negotiation and risk mitigation, enhancing project outcomes through effective communication and team collaboration. Focused on delivering results while identifying and implementing cost-saving strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager - QS & Billing
Century Real Estate Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
11.2023 - Current
- Preparation of preliminary budgets and ballpark estimates.
- Preparation of cost estimates, bills of quantities, and tender documents.
- Managing project budgets, including forecasting, and monitoring costs.
- Monitor and control costs throughout the project, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Material quantification and reconciliation for free supply materials.
- Taking measurements of all types of civil and interior works, handling multiple projects.
- Verification of GFC drawings, and manage/initiate the change orders and non-tender items through market study and analysis.
- Coordinate with the site in charge for amendments, NT rates, tech deviation approvals, basic price variation approvals, etc.
Manager - Contracts
MFAR Constructions Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
04.2016 - 10.2023
- Pre-qualification and short-listing of contractors for various activities.
- Reviewed contracts, negotiated terms, and managed the lifecycle through to finalization.
- Prepared tender budgets, schedules, and cash flow projections.
- Managed risk assessments, pre-bid RFIs, and ensured ISO audit readiness.
- Reviewing BOQ and technical specifications, bid documents as per standards, negotiating with all agencies, analyzing the comparative statements, and managing until the award of the project.
- Reviewing the received quotations, and replying to queries received from contractors related to the tender document.
- Preparation and project-specific presentation and briefing to the client/consultant during post-bid discussions.
- Attending negotiation meetings and providing data to seniors for negotiations.
- Coordination with the clients regarding the tender, negotiation, award of the job, agreement papers, and finalization of the contract document, etc.
- Pre-bid meetings, pre-tender site visits for assessment, post-award checklists, and contract closure.
Senior Quantity Surveyor
SGR Buildtech Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Certified vendor bills via site verification and BBS checks.
- Prepared variation orders and documentation for SOP compliance.
- Negotiated amendments and tracked vendor payments.
Senior Engineer – QS
Nitesh Estates Limited
Bangalore
06.2012 - 10.2014
- Verified vendor bills, processed variation orders.
- Maintained budget tracking and coordinated with project consultants.
- Updated change orders and ensured timely payments.
Assistant Engineer – Billing
Consolidated Construction Consortium Ltd.
Bangalore
06.2005 - 02.2011
- Prepared cost reports, cash flows, and client/subcontractor bills.
- Conducted quantity take-offs and managed construction drawings and registers.
Education
Executive Post Graduate Programme - Quantity Surveying and Contract Management
NICMAR
Pune08-2024
Diploma - Civil Engineering
Sakthi Institute of Technology
Erode04-2005
10+2 - Biology
Sakthi Higher Secondary School
Erode04-2002
Skills
- Contract drafting, negotiation and finalization
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Techno-commercial dispute resolution
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Cost estimation and control
- Budget forecasting
- Vendor evaluation and management
- Documentation and reporting
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Market analysis
Languages
- Tamil, Native
- English, Proficient
- Kannada, Advanced
- Hindi, Intermediate
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
kannada
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Senior Manager - QS & Billing
Century Real Estate Pvt. Ltd
11.2023 - Current
Manager - Contracts
MFAR Constructions Pvt. Ltd
04.2016 - 10.2023
Senior Quantity Surveyor
SGR Buildtech Pvt. Ltd
02.2015 - 03.2016
Senior Engineer – QS
Nitesh Estates Limited
06.2012 - 10.2014
Assistant Engineer – Billing
Consolidated Construction Consortium Ltd.
06.2005 - 02.2011
Executive Post Graduate Programme - Quantity Surveying and Contract Management
NICMAR
Diploma - Civil Engineering
Sakthi Institute of Technology
10+2 - Biology
Sakthi Higher Secondary School
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