S.V. Suresh Kumar, BE,PGDTPPE, MRICS,ICIOB

Experience

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  Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

  Aug 2001 - May 2005

  Production and Process Planner (Methods Engineer)

  • Prepare Master Process for the approved drawing released by design department.• Prepare Bills of Materials and updating in the Master Process as per the drawings. • Prepare Cost Estimation. • Identification of various tools required for the particular system and raising jig and tool order. • Material advice for servicing and production operation. • Planning & scheduling for work progress and job tickets & Route Card issuance.• Prepare Query list and get the clarification from design department and advised to production department. • Technical adviser for production and manufacturing process.. Show less

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  Currie & Brown

  May 2005 - Apr 2007

  Quantity Surveyor (MEP)

  • Prepare various quantity surveying documents including budgetary estimates from sketch drawings, bill of quantities for MEP works and costs estimates. • Liaise with project directors and attend tender procedures and prepare tender reports. • Prepare award of contracts, checks contract documents as well as make recommendations of contractor’s valuations. • Provide assistance to project manager on contractual issues. • Evaluate variations and handle contractual correspondences. • Attend progress meetings and provide updates client with projection of costs as required. • Prepare evaluations/ cost projections of the assignment to meet requirements of works in progress • Liaise with contractors to advise on requirements of contract • Inspect site for collation of information for monthly statement which includes but not limited to recommendation on interim payments, statement of claims from contractor, anticipated claims from contractor and assessment of costs of works and expected final cost. • Prepare variation orders through site visits to record information on claims/variations. • Perform cost analysis and draw up reports on changes to works and contractor’s claims. • Assist the project manager to prepare and approve contractor’s final accounts. • Finalize the final account of projects. • Assist in any contracts administration duties related to QS. Show less

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  Arcadis (Langdon & Seah consulting India Pvt. Ltd.)

  Apr 2007 - Jan 2020

  Senior Manager -QS(MEP)

  PRE CONTRACTS• Cost Appraisal based on initial concepts.• Package, procurement model advice.• Design review and value engineering advice to client.• Forms of contract advice.• Pre-qualification of vendor with other professional team• Advice on indigenous and imported materials with procurement conditions.• Drafting contract agreements, purchase and work orders on behalf of employers.• Green building awareness by implementation of commercial and residential properties • Maintain high personal safety and environmental standards in accordance with Company policy .• Attending major seminars on sustainability• Value engineering and value management• Risk management implementations.• Law & tax awareness.• Professional and business ethics awareness (won repeat order for the firm based on excellent QS services• Awareness and implementation of all forms of contracts includes• GMP• Re-measurable contracts• Cost reimbursement contracts• Partnering• Lump sum contractPOST CONTRACTS• Financial management and commercial report preparations.• Monitoring monthly cash flows and contractor billing cycles • Value engineering and alternate materials inputs to employers.• Administering variations.• Contract administration contract under various forms like GMP, re-measurable contracts, lump sum forms under major contract forms like FIDIC and other hybrid contract models.• Insurance advice and implementation.• Final accounting and closure of projects with necessary deliverables from contractors.• Inputs on project completion and feedback and lesson learnt report to employer.• Business related• Preparation of proposal based on RFQ from potential client.• Attending presentation meeting • Fee agreements for appointment • Marketing QS services in India• Client care• Training for subordinates.• Staff appraisal reports to director.• Staff short listing and recruitment, induction and training and motivations Show less

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  Arkind LS Private Limited

  Jul 2020 - Aug 2023

  Associate Director -Regional Head (Chennai)
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  WT Cost Management India

  Sept 2023 - now

  Regional Head - Chennai