Arunkumar M - MRICS QS Chartered Surveyor Commercial, Contracts And Procurement Management

Experience

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  P&C Construction

  Jun 2007 - Jun 2009

  GET - Graduate Engineering Trainee

  Site Engineer: Administered blasting, excavation, transport and general construction activities related to “Construction of Aircraft Parking Bays” - Chennai Airport

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  Oman Shapoorji Company LLC

  May 2010 - May 2012

  Quantity Surveyor - Pre Contracts

  • Examined tender drawings/documents for discrepancies, additional BoQ items, the scope of work, etc. within the tender offer, liaised with consultant regarding ambiguities, and seek clarification thereto.• Interpreted conditions of contract in line with FIDIC & Oman Std.CoC. Prepared Project Gist.• Liaised with QS team in taking off quantities for all civil elements (manually & AutoCAD) based on pricing preambles and compiling tender BoQ with description in case of Lump Sum Contracts.• Participated in client/ consultant arranged pre-bid meetings and site visits to anticipate risks associated and bid strategically.• Maintained vendor database for Floating Enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers.• Analyzed and compared quotations received at bid stage and clarifying exclusions/qualifications within.• Conducted negotiation meetings with suppliers/subcontractors for getting the most competitive quotes.• Prepared/reviewed the construction schedule (Microsoft Project), man-hours, and equipment required for each activity and also ensured correctness to capture anticipated durations and manning.• Assisted Proposal manager in estimating Labour, Material, and Plant (fixed and variable) for arriving direct & indirect costs for BoQ items by using estimation software (Xpedeon).• Maintained past Contract Documents including supplier / sub-contractor quotes, lessons learned for future tenders. Show less

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  URC Construction (P) Ltd

  Jun 2012 - Feb 2018

  My core responsibility in this role was to track and control the costs associated with my employer's projects. I was actively engaged in developing monthly, annual and project final cost forecasts, managing contractor project controls deliverables in conjunction with contractual requirements. As an organised and detail-oriented individual, I have demonstrable skills and knowledge related to the administration and management of project cost control activities and cost forecasting of a large portfolio of projects. Furthermore, I am responsible for assembling project financial status reports, managing and administering project change control activities and communicating a project’s financial performance with upper management.Specialities: Cost Control, Cost Estimates, Contract Terms, Client Correspondence And Vendor/Sub-Contractor Quotes, Monthly RA bills, EOT Claims and Contractual Notifications, Quality Control Procedures, RFP’s / Pre-Qualification Documents Submission, BOQ Preparation Show less • Delivered Presentation on market analysis to regional head and director.• Created new leads in tandem with organization's expansion plans and turn over targets through effective market research, networking skills, attendance at industry forums. • Analyzed & submitted RFP’s / Pre-Qualification Documents by arranging Company credentials, EMD, Security Deposit / BG, preparation of Work plan, Activity schedule &Deployment schedule.• Regular follow up with clients to obtain tender documents.• Frequently tracked and reported current status of bids submitted, upcoming bid lists, new leads, potential projects, markets, customer news and other developments.• Attended Post Bid meetings, Negotiation meetings with Regional Head and coordinated till award of contract.• Managed a handover process to the project delivery team including all relevant data such as cost estimates, contract terms, client correspondence & vendor/sub-contractor quotes. Show less

  • Quantity Surveyor - Cost Control and contracts

    May 2015 - Feb 2018

  • Quantity Surveyor - Tendering and Business Development

    Jun 2012 - Apr 2015
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  Abu Hatim Co LLC

  Mar 2018 - Feb 2022

  Commercial Manager

  In this role, I work as a senior quantity surveyor to maintain project baselines and achieve the pre-construction targets on time, cost and quality. I also identify and act upon opportunities to improve cost management procedures, templates and products and hence improve the service provided to clients. By attending industry forums, I generate new leads through effective market research and networking skills. I am always passionate about my work, committed to excellence and continuous improvement, both personally and divisionally. I am responsible for planning and supervising the financial aspects of the project, in terms of cost estimation, budget control and related contract documents and tender preparation. I am also accountable to coordinate with client representatives according to any quantity surveying related issues. The highlights of my profile include: • Identified project leads won projects of total value USD 409 Mn.• Interpreted tender ‘conditions of contract’ (Std. CoC/Bespoke), prepared/reviewed joint venture agreements and service agreements between various parties. • Managed various procurement (traditional/D&B) and tendering (single/two stage) methods.• Advised and managed all commercial aspects of quantity surveying related to cost estimation, resource planning, measurement, bill certification, payments and contractual issues.• Reported to the chief commercial manager of the organisation’s ongoing multiple projects on the ‘Muscat Region’ cost reporting, control and cost monitoring. • Handled final account and close out procedures without any disputes for the ‘Special Task Force Complex - Al Khoud - Phase II’ project for the Royal Oman Police, value: $ 79.97 Mn. Show less

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  Compass Project Consulting

  Apr 2022 - Apr 2023

  Procurement Manager

  I have been assigned this role on a Giga Project in Saudi Arabia and the following were my key responsibilities: • Provided Procurement Management for the full procurement lifecycle (stages from ITT to Contract Award) for a luxury-themed resort.• Worked closely with clients, consultants, and service providers to ensure that procurement requirements are delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner.• Prepared Purchase Requisition (PR) with a sound understanding of the client’s requirement, advised procurement strategies, and procurement route. • Provided reasoned justification for the sole-sourced procurements and benchmarked appropriately.• Researched the supply chain (domestic and international) and identified experts/service providers for all major procurement packages.• Prioritised the procurement packages based on the project tender event schedule and consulted various client teams to obtain and finalise the scope of work, preparation of the tender plan, vendor registration, and coordinate with central procurement until the purchase order is issued.• Strong understanding of the entire procurement process and timeline required for appointing/awarding specialist consultants, contractors, and suppliers, pre-qualification, tenders, mid-tender meetings, award writing recommendations reports, and contract awarding.• Negotiated with Suppliers to obtain globally competitive price, delivery, and contract terms.• Tracked, monitored, and highlighted the packages which are not aligned with the annual sourcing plan and developed mitigation strategies to ensure the procurement goals are met.• Prepared and maintained contract event schedules including service level agreements and leasing agreements with clients’ cross-functional sectors.• Obtained updates on ongoing tender packages and acted proactively to mitigate any foreseeable delays.• Prepared and maintained a historical database of all POs issued, Work Orders, Framework, and Contract agreements. Show less