TITTO P. N

Result-driven professional with nearly 30 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, Contracts Management, Procurement, Project Management, and Sourcing. Currently associated with SSJAY Project consultants, Chennai, and previously served as Contracts & Procurement Head with Reliance Infocomm Engineering Limited, Chennai. Demonstrated expertise in managing high-value contract agreements across diverse projects, coupled with extensive experience in developing sourcing strategies, vendor identification, vendor development, and analytical assessment. Highly proficient in implementing and monitoring effective procurement schedules, finalising material specifications, and establishing quantity limits to ensure optimal inventory control and significant cost savings. Possesses strong working knowledge of FIDIC for special conditions of subcontracting and general conditions of contract, with a proven ability to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and support seamless

• Quantity Surveying
• → Review budget estimate based on the design development drawings and specifications.
• → Manage the Quantity Surveyor to conduct proper preparation of detailed project cost estimate
• → Coordinate with the Quantity surveyor to identify areas of budget concern and continuously monitor design development drawings in order to achieve maximum cost benefits for the project
• → Participate in the value management/engineering exercise to find alternative construction methods and materials in order to obtain maximum benefit from the available budget.
• → Review tender documents provided by the Quantity Surveyor regarding contractual matters and checking the bills of quantities against drawings and specification
• → Be responsible for analyzing and negotiating with all work contractors in respect of the claims submitted
• Contracts Management
• → Completing pre-tender obligations like submitting pre-qualifications, study of contractual conditions, project cost analysis including considering cost impact of techno commercial conditions.
• → Evaluating bids and awarding / managing contracts with engineering consultants, contractors, sub-contractors and other external agencies.
• → Identifying contractors and verifying their expertise, core competencies and ability to execute civil and other jobs; handling tender & contract related formalities and documentation.
• → Finalization of Contracts after commercial negotiation, comparing rates with our own rate analysis, prevailing market rates and comparative statement.
• → Preparing contract documents for various work items including contractual terms and conditions, technical specifications and commercial terms. Verifying Subcontractor claims and preparing payment certificates.
• → Creating RFQ and Work orders in SAP MM
• Sourcing & Procurement
• → Directing the development and implementation of key purchase / procurement strategies, contingency plans and ensuring that plans are aligned with project requirements.
• → Formulating budgets for timely procurement of various critical components.
• → Implementing and monitoring effective procurement schedules along with finalising the specifications of the materials and establishing the quantity limits for effective inventory control.
• → Following up with vendors for obtaining timely procurement of materials at favourable terms to ensure smooth execution of projects. Evaluating Risk and fall back arrangement.
• Budgeting / Fund Management / Vendor Development
• → Requesting for funds and taking necessary measures to ensure optimum utilisation of available funds towards the execution of projects.
• → Identifying & developing approved vendor/supplier base for cost effective and procurement of Quality materials after a techno-commercial evaluation & visits.
• Project Management
• → Conducting project review meeting with vendor along with project team for finalization of progress schedule, manpower and P&M requirement etc.
• → Following up with vendor for timely mobilization of Material, manpower, P&M etc.
• → Monitoring project work, risk categorization, establishing & implementing risk mitigation plan.
• → Overseeing and monitoring of performance & progress of vendor’s Works.
• → Conducting weekly project review meeting for progress review.
• Project Billing
• → Preparing Bill of Quantities and estimating cost of the project; detecting quality and quantity variation and handling work order amendment.
• → Establishing Consumption norms and wastage norms; managing free issue material reconciliation with contractors and recovery against excess use of materials. Processing of final bills and Closure of work orders. Overseeing capitalisation of project cost after final completion of project as per drawings.
• → Ensuring speedy resolution of disputes based on work order terms and conditions and acceptance of contractors.

• Date of Birth: 30th May 1971
• Permanent Address: Plot No.16, Balu Street, S.S. Colony, Madurai - 625 010
• Contact Number: 918667487010, 9841444861
• Passport Number: J4045810