Vikrant Dogra

Experience

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  Schneider Electric service centre

  Sept 2002 - May 2003

  Service Engineer

  Responsibilities:Servicing the LV Panels for ACB’s, MCCB’s, and other LT switchgears of Merlin Gerin.Delivering Hands-on training to customer about the Schneider products.Part of role is Break down attendance & functional testing’s.

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  Ess Gee Enterprises

  May 2003 - May 2004

  Site Manager

  Responsibilities:Managing the team of Engineers for Operation and maintenance of 11 kV Substations of 04 Districts.Responsible for Remodeling and revamping of existing 11kv Substation. The work involves the RMU Testing and Repair/ Replacement, 11 KV Cable laying, 11 KV Cable Joints and Termination, Bus bar Change, Total Load Balancing for LV Distribution, New ACB Installation and Relay Settings. Installation of Transformer, End Termination & BDV Tests. Patrolling the 11 KV overhead Lines.Planning and execution of preventive and routine maintenance of LV overhead and Underground Network, Replacement of Old Cables , Load Balancing at Substation, Earthing of substation, Providing appropriate Insulating spacers between all Phases of Overhead Lines. LV Cable Jointing and Termination.Supervised and managed New Projects like HVDS, LV and HV AB Cabling works for protection against the Theft of Electricity and prepare Project Reports and presentations.Managing the Department of 24 hours Breakdown services for Distribution system faults.Installation, Testing and commissioning of 53 no’s 11 KV Ring Main Unit Panel for NDPL. Show less

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  ETA ASCON

  May 2004 - Oct 2008

  Procurement Manager & Estimator

  Responsibilities:Worked as a Procurement Manager for Electrical and low current systems.Responsible to lead the team of Material Take Off, Preparation of BOQ, cost analysis of the project.Selection of Electrical Item, Dealing with vendors, Making Comparisons, Vendor / Manufacturer Approval.Responsibilities include the factory inspection of electrical materials before dispatch. Material Technical submittals , Method statements and Approvals from ConsultantAdditional Responsibility includes to act as a Coordinator b/w Design and Construction team to support the Project manager Electrical. The duties carried out was review of Design, Interface, and coordination of services. Progress report of construction activities. Attending Clients meeting. Review design on Amtech, Dialux. Delhi Metro Project – Electrical project EngineerInitially Part of Design Team for Electrical detail design development as per BS 7671 and IEEE.After completion of stage 4 design, I was transferred to site as Project Engineer for Electrical and low current installations.Preparation of detailed program involving all activities of the project and prepare project Report for the Management. Responsible for Trouble shooting during handing over process and system integration tests and hands on training for Client Engineering team.Testing Commissioning of Electrical System at 07 elevated Station on Line 3 Delhi Metro for 03 months. Show less

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  Concord Corporation

  Nov 2008 - Oct 2010

  Senior Executive Engineer (Techno-Commercial role)

  Responsibilities:Worked as a Sr. Engineer (Techno Commercial role) for Estimation, Procurement and variation works in Project for 33 KV substations in rail Power, Track power, Signalling Installations .Leading a team of Engineer for QS, Estimator and Purchase Officers.Responsible for Techno commercial study for the Tender Documents for Infrastructures and other Rail Projects in GCC countries and Far East. Preparation of Enquires to suppliers and Subcontractors, Responsible for Engineering Drawing Studies and to lead the team of QS and estimator for the costing and Techno commercial Bid Preparation. Responsible for all sort of Technical Procurement by the Company in Middle East and ensure proper follow of Cost coding and Project Budget. Handled all Variation works for Dubai Metro Project.Forecasting and intimate the Top Management for new upcoming projects and prepare Sales & Tender Strategy to achieve the Business Goal for the Company. Show less

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  Voltas Limited

  Nov 2010 - Oct 2012

  Senior Electrical Estimator

  Responsibilities:Reporting to the GM-Business Development – Voltas.Scrutiny of Tender Documents, Study of Technical Specifications and Engineering drawings.Evaluation of Schedules and work program for the given Tender Project.Establishment of Preliminary design for Electrical system and low current system.Floating Enquiries to the Suppliers and manufacturers and heading Technical / commercial meetings.Based on client Budget constraints in any specific project, carrying out value engineering studies.Maintaining ISO Documentation, Record keeping, and Supplier/Manufacturer Data Bank Records.Pricing for the MEP System Using CANDY Software and compilation of Tender DocumentsMaking Pre qualification Documents as per Project Specific Questionnaire.At Construction SiteWorked as a lead engineer for Electrical Estimation for Yas Mall Job and secured the project for the company. Later I was deputed in project management for Yas Mall construction site.Responsible for Designing, finalization of load and checking the load schedules and SLD.Responsible for Selection of Materials , Material submittals and Method statements and all ApprovalsResponsibility includes Procurement of Material and cost control in SAP.Dealing and negotiating with suppliers and handling subcontractors.Attending all technical meeting with Client and Consultants. Show less

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  Obayashi Corporation

  Oct 2012 - Jun 2014

  Senior Electrical Estimator

  Worked with Obayashi Corporation in M & E Department as a Senior Electrical Engineer for Estimation, Tendering and procurement. Reporting to the GM and working as a vital Team member responsible for all Electrical and Mechanical activities of Obayashi in Dubai and Middle Eastern countries.Responsible for the development of Electrical Design of the received Tender Project.Estimation of the Project includes reviewing the Technical Specs, Engg. Drawings and Qty Take off.Floating the Enquiries to Subcontractors and Manufacturers/Suppliers. Full costing of the Project, Preparation of Technical Submittal including project Prelims and BOQ,Evaluation and Comparison of Subcontractors Bid Technically and Commercially.Compilation of Tender Documents with Civil Engineers and defining the scope Matrix and interface.Handling MEP Subcontractors and review of their submissions after award of any Project. Responsible for the Technical support for the ongoing Projects in the Region. Show less

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  John Ayres Electrical- ACT

  Jul 2014 - Jan 2016

  Sr. Electrical Estimator & Project Coordinator

  John Ayres electrical is a reputed mid-tier electrical contractor specialize in medium to large projects and have expertise in the design and construct aspects of electrical construction works.Worked as a lead estimator for achieving the business goals of the company.Identifying opportunities and projects that are commercially viable and profitable.Preparation of tender documents. Quantity take-off, Preparing RFQ, Costing, and detail BOQ, Contract conditions, attending the tender interview with the client and negotiations.Designing the tender as per Australian standards for D & C projects.Proposing value engineering solutions and services to the client for reducing the cost of Job.Relationship with builders and keep a track for all conversation and business meetings. Communicate and positively influence key internal and external stakeholders in relation to achieving positive outcomes.Controlling the management meeting and prepare all documents for it.Keep track of tenders and upcoming jobs, prepare the report for win loss analysis & hit ratios. Provide Resources to the team and allocate the Jobs in part.Worked as a project CoordinatorActing as a project coordinator for ongoing projects.Provide technical support to project supervisors. Responsible for technical and heavy procurements and claim works.To Keep a record of site activities and man-power cost control and project management of sites.Record of variations works and work out the cost of carrying out such works on site.Set up all the new process for recording construction activities, Track sheets for site daily activity, variations, and other processes. Contracts with the supplier for control rates on miscellaneous items. Show less

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  New Era Group

  Feb 2016 - Jan 2020

  Sr. Electrical Estimator

  New Era is an ISO 9001 accredited company focussed on providing a range of electrical service solutions for the Australian market. These solutions cover a range of services such as electrical infrastructure, voice & data networking, fire detection & security.ResponsibilitiesImplementing and meeting the business and strategy plan for the growth of New Era.Sales enquiry generation, Account management, business development, Bid management.Managing the sales process, manging the suppliers, awareness of market and the trends.Scrutiny of tender Documents, Study of Technical Specifications and Engineering drawings, takeoffs.Preparation of technical Submittal, project Prelims and tender BOQ and updating on Simpro.Establishing new relationships and identifying new opportunities to grow.Estimating projects related to Electrical system, Communication, PA system, PI system, Security system, Ticketing & Interfaces installation in a Rail environmentEstimation of Commercial Projects for Electrical and Data services in Healthcare, Retail, Education and Infrastructure. Show less

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  Schneider Electric

  Jan 2020 - Apr 2024

  Tendering Manager

  Bid Management and leading the team for Secure Power Services tendersManaging internal and external stakeholders and approval process and GovernancePipeline Review, planning the Bid strategies for the tenders Risk and Opportunity assessment Evaluating and review of Tender documents, specifications and resource planningManaging RFQs to 3rd party, scope preparations, negotiations and value engineeringPreparation of techno commercial offers for critical power and cooling applications in Secure Power Services.Responsible for preparation of offer for services in Data Centre and Commercial ProjectsManaging the modernisation offers & upgrades , maintenance contracts & upgraded solutions for Secure Power services. Show less

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  UGL

  May 2024 - now

  Bid Manager

  Bid Management, Bid Plan, strategy, Bid Budgets and Win Themes for Utilities Project and ServicesLeading a team of Estimator and Proposal Coordinator for successful submissions of tendersManagement of tender documents and all recordsLeading and Managing the UGL Governances through all Gate Process , coordinating internal and external StakeholdersReview of direct and indirect costs, Estimates, Margins, managing tender deliverables and presenting it to Executive ManagementSupporting the Strategy leaders on future pipelines, strategy and Account ManagementCoordinating with Suppliers and Subcontractors for right PricingCoordinating with subject matter experts on Project planning, methodologies and programsCoordinating with the legal and commercial teams for commercial and legal compliance and UGL qualifications and departures. Liaising with Customers and managing RFIsPreparation of Risk and Opportunity matrix and consulting the subject matter experts and approvalsSmooth Handover to the project delivery team Show less