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Shajahan Venathurla
Sr. Tendering & Estimation Engineer
Farwaniya
Summary
Proficient Project Engineer with 10 years of experience driving over 5 projects to completion. Skilled in overseeing technical staff and checking that projects are completed on schedule, within budget and according to specifications and, with proven abilities in examining requirements and plans to create proposals. Motivated to provide precise estimates by clearly understanding project objectives, defining scopes and determining schedules. Experienced in adhering to client feedback and revising estimate information to suit customer preferences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Estimation Engineer
Al Khonaini General Trading & Contracting Co.
Shuwaikh
12.2016 - Current
- Study of Tender documents.
- Study of Bill of Quantities, Electrical Diagram, Tender Specifications.
- Making of the Material list as per Bill of Quantity and Electrical Diagrams.
- Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
- Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.
- Compared quotes against requests for quotations to identify gaps.
- Drafted requests for quotations to comply with project specifications.
- Attended customer and vendor meetings to answer technical questions and complete required deliverables.
- Leveraged estimating tools and quotes from vendors to develop cost estimates and lead times for proposals.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors, securing best pricing for materials, labor and equipment.
- Followed up with vendors to drive complete and compliant quotes for proposal or provide clear exceptions to spec.
- Identified areas of risk or lack of information to produce estimates or provide suggestions for risk mitigation.
- Gathered information and worked with customer and internal team to collaborate and provide better solutions.
- Communicated with project management, engineering and purchasing personnel to solicit feedback on cost and lead-time estimation.
- Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
- Determined budgets for prospective projects to plan for future expenditures and utilize resources wisely.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
- Prepared bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business.
- Developed and maintained database of cost information to use most up-to-date and relevant data in estimates.
Electrical Project Engineer
Al Khoniani General Trading & Contracting Co.
Shuwaikh
07.2013 - 12.2016
- Preparation of Shop Drawings and getting them approved by Client.
- Preparation of Electrical Layouts of Power, Data and Lighting for Floors as well as Ceiling as per Load Schedules and requirement of Client.
- Preparation of Load Schedules for all the Distribution Panels as per requirement.
- Provided on-site engineering and technical services during installation and fielding processes.
- Proposed electrical product and system modifications to improve quality and efficiency.
- Performed maintenance procedures and repairs on existing electrical products and systems.
- Identified specific cables, fuses and circuit breakers required for assigned installations.
- Inspected completed installations to observe operations and verify conformance to design and equipment specifications.
- Preparation of Project reports (Daily, Weekly and Fortnightly) and submit them to Client.
- Preparation of material and additional resources requirement weekly to submit to the procurement team.
- Preparation of Invoice quantity for billing and getting them approved by client and forward the same to accounts team monthly.
Education
B.Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Chadalawada Ramanamma Engineering College
Tirupati 04.2009 - 05.2012
Diploma - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Tayyib Muslim Polytechnic College
Kadapa 06.2004 - 04.2008
Skills
Cost Estimation
Designing
Project Planning & Execution
Operation & Maintenance
Techno-Commercial Operations
Quality & Safety ManagementMaterial/Inventory Management
Installation & Commissioning
Customer Relationship Management
Decision-Making
Critical Thinking
Multitasking Abilities
Self-Motivated
Project coordination
Flexible and Adaptable
Accomplishments
- Computer Network Engineering in Reginal Telecom Training Center by Bharath Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India
- SEMINAR ATTENDED (TECHNICAL SEMINAR)
- CCTV System by Honey Well, Kuwait
- Fire Alarm System by Honey well, Kuwait
- With Wrexham Mineral Cables, UK conducted by Basem International, Kuwait regarding MICC (Mineral Insulated Copper Clad) Cables
- On “Smart Components for Smart Panels” organized by Siemens & General Control Group, Kuwait
Affiliations
Certified Project Management Professional by PMI (Since Oct-2020).
Member of Kuwait Society of Engineers (Membership No. 40281).
Software
Auto CAD
Primavera
Computer Networking
Internet Skills
Certification
Certified Project Management Professional , PMI - USA - Since Oct 2020
Interests
Playing Cricket
Stock Market
Long Drives
Timeline
Certified Project Management Professional , PMI - USA - Since Oct 2020
10-2020
Estimation Engineer
Al Khonaini General Trading & Contracting Co.
12.2016 - Current
Electrical Project Engineer
Al Khoniani General Trading & Contracting Co.
07.2013 - 12.2016
B.Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Chadalawada Ramanamma Engineering College
04.2009 - 05.2012
Diploma - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Tayyib Muslim Polytechnic College
06.2004 - 04.2008