Vikrant Bawankule
Cost Engineer
Nagpur,MH
Summary
Dynamic Senior Engineer with a proven track record at Vishvaraj Environment Limited, excelling in cost estimation and project scheduling. Expertly led cost control initiatives, enhancing decision-making processes and ensuring compliance. Strong communicator and analytical thinker, adept at inter-departmental coordination to drive project success and optimize resource management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Engineer (Project Management Office)
Vishvaraj Environment Limited
Mumbai
08.2024 - Current
- Served as Senior Cost Engineer and Project Coordinator for EPC projects, supporting full project lifecycle activities.
- Facilitated integration among Planning, Cost Control, Finance, Design, BMG, and Execution teams to align project strategies.
- Developed Primavera P6 schedules for Dhanbad STP, establishing baselines integrated with cost and execution plans.
- Executed budgeting and cost control for EPC projects under various models, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
- Transitioned into PMO – Cost Control domain, analyzing cost trends to support strategic decision-making.
- Implemented structured Cost Management processes by monitoring variations and presenting insights to stakeholders.
- Led evaluations of cost changes for projects awarded in FY 2025 and FY 2026 through impact analysis.
- Redesigned Work Breakdown Structure practices to enhance tracking accuracy and improve decision-making during execution.
PMG Engineer (Project Monitoring Group)
Kalpataru Projects International Limited
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Initiated a project by completing Preliminary Budget and resource management.
- Dealt with client for generating cashflow by claiming mobilization advance and maintained negative Sales over Invoice over the time.
- Created optimization strategies to drive efficient and systematic decision making.
- Handled Supply Chain Management as per planning and scheduling of the project.
- Also, Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
- Well-versed in SAP and MS-Projects for creating and following Project Work Plan.
Planning Engineer - MIS
L & T Construction
Chennai
08.2019 - 07.2023
- Planned and coordinated materials, equipment and workmen for a project over 4 years.
- Managed Project documents, blueprints and specifications.
- Responded to technical concerns quickly and effectively devised solutions.
- Monitored project progress, ensuring conformance to design specifications and safety standards.
- Familiar with L&T Formwork as well as QMS (Quality management System).
Education
Diploma - Civil Engineering
Government Polytechnic
Nagpur03.2019
High School Diploma -
Somalwar High School
Nagpur03.2016
Skills
- Communication skills
- Numerical proficiency
- Leadership and teamwork
- Telephonic etiquette
- Adaptability
- Cost estimation
- Procurement management
- Project scheduling
- Analytical thinking
- Budget monitoring
- Process orientation
- Inter-departmental coordination
- Stakeholder management
Certification
Advanced Project Planning and Scheduling with Primavera P6 (Udemy)
Hobbies and Interests
- Project estimate (costing)
- Cost monitoring and construction scheduling
Timeline
Sr. Engineer (Project Management Office)
Vishvaraj Environment Limited
08.2024 - Current
PMG Engineer (Project Monitoring Group)
Kalpataru Projects International Limited
07.2023 - 07.2024
Planning Engineer - MIS
L & T Construction
08.2019 - 07.2023
Diploma - Civil Engineering
Government Polytechnic
High School Diploma -
Somalwar High School