Arun Kumar, PMP®

Experience

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  Core Construction Company

  Nov 2006 - Sept 2011

  Mechanical Engineer

  Design and layout engineering drawings within Plumbing specialty. Complete Plumbing calculation. Design Plumbing systems including sanitary waste, vent, storm, domestic water distribution systems, and purified water systems Designs, selects, schedules, sizes and specifies basic Plumbing system components to include plumbing fixtures, drains, and equipment Design and select fire protection systems and equipment Designed and installed Cold & Hot Water Supply & Drainage system including pipe work, booster pumps, Break tank, water heaters, solar water heater system, heat exchangers, transfer pumps, circulating pumps, water filtration system , UV sterilizer, PRV assembly and Toilet Accessories Assigns the final drafting to CAD Technicians. Knowledgeable in consulting and construction practices to include plan/specifications, design/build and construction responsibilities. Specifies portions of the engineering system from manufacturer’s data and works to avoid the expense of inventing new designs. Understands and applies state and local and model codes as related to buildings and Plumbing design Assists in preparing quantity and construction cost estimates as requested. Works to meet design schedules and complete tasks on budget. Assists in the review of shop drawing submittals as requested and posts modifications as needed. Prepares Plumbing for submittal to Consultant. Works to keep errors to a minimum by developing realistic schedules, and identifying, reacting and communicating immediately to symptoms before they become larger problems. Assists in developing and maintaining Plumbing project schedules and budgets. May act as day to day supervisor to CAD Technicians by assigning work, answering questions and checking work for accuracy. Consistently provides day to day encouragement and feedback when necessary so others can work together effectively, and execute activities in relation to importance, with virtually no conflict. Show less

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  EFECO LLC (Subsidiary of Arabtec Holding PJSC)

  Oct 2011 - Mar 2014

  Mechanical Estimator
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  Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast LLC

  Apr 2014 - now

  Estimation and Costing of Mechanical Services.Review of tender documents and assessing project & level of design.Assisting and liaising with Engineering Support in design development if relevantManaging the sending out of enquires, ensuring all relevant documentation is issued to SuppliersStudies drawings and prepare quantity take-off list for all mechanical drawings.Evaluate quotations from different suppliers & sub contractors and confirm the compliance with specs & drawings.Negotiation with the material suppliers and material finalization as per specifications provided by the ConsultantsPreparing RFI's if needed Preparing Product Substitution & Value Engineering options wherever possiblePreparation of technical and commercial proposal for tender submission and discussion with Estimation Manager for tender price finalization.Managing post tender clarificationsAttending post tender meetingsAttending hand-over meetings for successful tenders.Verification of sub contract order prior to sign the contract with main contractor/ client.Recalculate cost if design or materials change.Facilitate communication with the main contractor / client for design purpose.Preparation of Material submission for Consultants and responsible for materials approved by the consultant.Evaluation of vendor’s technical and commercial proposals, and providing recommendations.Co-ordinate with the drafting department in order to prepare design drawings, shop drawings and as built drawings. Show less

  • Sr. Manager Estimation (MEP)

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Manager Estimation

    Apr 2018 - May 2024

  • Deputy Manager - Estimation

    Apr 2015 - Mar 2018

  • Sr. Mechanical Estimator

    Apr 2014 - Mar 2015