Vaibhav Jagannath Kale
Pune
Summary
Experienced Assistant Manager – Cost Estimation & Proposal with 11 years in cross-disciplinary cost estimation for mechanical, piping, instrumentation, structural, and civil projects. Specialises in static equipment and leads end-to-end proposal development, from RFQ analysis to contract negotiations. Builds strategic supplier relationships and delivers precise cost forecasting, directly enhancing project profitability and aligning with global estimation standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager – Cost Estimation Engineer
SULZER INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
05.2024 - Current
- Prepared preliminary design and multidisciplinary cost estimates for modular process plants, skids, and process equipment's.
- Perform detailed cost estimation covering mechanical (static/rotating), piping, instrumentation, structural, and civil disciplines.
- Analysed material, labour, and manhour requirements to enhance accuracy of cost forecasting.
- Managed vendor coordination and compliant quotations while maintaining comprehensive estimation documentation.
- Support technically compliant proposal preparation through RFQ review and bid analysis.
Senior Executive - Cost Estimation Engineer
FABTECH PROJECTS & ENGINEERS LTD.
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Reviewed RFQ, raised technical queries, and supported technical clarifications to ensure alignment with project requirements.
- Prepare multidisciplinary cost estimates for modular process plants and process equipment.
- Perform detailed cost estimation covering mechanical (static/rotating), piping, instrumentation, structural, and civil disciplines.
- Generated BOQs and coordinated with vendors to secure compliant quotations, optimising procurement processes.
- Participated in techno-commercial discussions, finalised bids, and submitted tenders to enhance competitive positioning.
Senior Executive – Cost Estimation & Proposal Engineer
TOPSE PROCESS SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD.
11.2020 - 02.2023
- Review RFQ, raise technical queries, and support technical clarifications and closures.
- Prepare preliminary designs and multidisciplinary cost estimates for modular process plants, skids & Process Equipment’s.
- Perform detailed cost estimation covering mechanical (static/rotating), piping, instrumentation, structural, and civil disciplines.
- Generated BOQs and coordinated with vendors to secure compliant quotations, ensuring alignment with project specifications.
- Prepared technically compliant techno-commercial offers to meet client and project requirements, enhancing proposal competitiveness.
- Enabled project finalization through proactive client coordination and follow-ups, facilitating successful commercial discussions.
Senior Executive – Cost Estimation & Proposal Engineer
PADMATECH INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.
03.2017 - 10.2020
- Reviewed RFQ, raised technical queries, and supported technical clarifications to ensure comprehensive understanding and compliance.
- Prepared preliminary designs and multidisciplinary cost estimates for modular process skids and process equipment's, aligning with project specifications.
- Perform detailed cost estimation covering mechanical (static/rotating), piping, instrumentation and structural disciplines.
- Coordinate with vendors to obtain compliant quotations for Raw material & Finish goods.
- Prepare technically compliant techno-commercial offers aligned with client and project requirements.
- Enabled project finalisation through proactive coordination with clients, ensuring timely follow-ups and constructive commercial discussions.
Junior Executive - Design, Costing & Proposal Engineer
NIMOTHERM ENGINEERING PVT. LTD.
07.2015 - 02.2017
- Reviewed RFQ, raised technical queries, and facilitated technical clarifications to streamline project understanding.
- Prepared preliminary designs and conducted detailed cost estimations for static equipment, ensuring accuracy for columns and pressure vessels.
- Coordinated with vendors to secure compliant quotations for raw materials, enhancing procurement efficiency.
- Prepare technically compliant techno-commercial offers aligned with client and project requirements.
- Enable project finalisation through proactive client coordination, follow-ups, and commercial discussions.
- Coordinate execution activities and ensure timely project status updates to clients.
- Monitored operations to keep processes aligned with targets and matching forecasts.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Jayawantrao Sawant College of Engineering
Pune01-2015
Skills
- Cost Estimation
- Cost control
- Proposal development
- Vendor management
- Process Equipment Design
- Risk analysis
- Cross-functional Coordination
Accomplishments
- Successfully handled cost estimation for complex Modular process plants & skids along with Process equipment such as Columns, Reactors, Heat Exchangers, Pressure Vessels & Storage Tanks.
- Delivered high-quality techno-commercial proposals leading to improved client engagement and project conversions.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams (process, mechanical, instrumentation) for accurate project execution and estimation.
- Built strong vendor and client relationships for smooth project execution and negotiations.
Custom Section
- PV Elite (Pressure Vessel Design)
- DESPRO / DESCOS
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Certification
100 Hours On‑the‑Job Training – Design of Process Equipment
Design of process equipment as per ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (Section VIII), including pressure vessels and heat exchangers.
Timeline
Assistant Manager – Cost Estimation Engineer
SULZER INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
05.2024 - Current
Senior Executive - Cost Estimation Engineer
FABTECH PROJECTS & ENGINEERS LTD.
03.2023 - 04.2024
Senior Executive – Cost Estimation & Proposal Engineer
TOPSE PROCESS SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD.
11.2020 - 02.2023
Senior Executive – Cost Estimation & Proposal Engineer
PADMATECH INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.
03.2017 - 10.2020
Junior Executive - Design, Costing & Proposal Engineer
NIMOTHERM ENGINEERING PVT. LTD.
07.2015 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Jayawantrao Sawant College of Engineering