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AQUEEL  AZHAR, Cost Engineer

AQUEEL AZHAR

Cost Engineer·Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Co. Ltd

Nigeria

Master's degree, Industrial Technology

Work experience

Total years of experience: 10 years, 4 months

Cost Engineer

June 2025 - Present

Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Co. Ltd

Lagos, Nigeria

June 2025 - Present

 To analyze specifications and drawings to estimate required quantities and costs of materials, labor, and equipment.
 To create labor estimates for any project.
 To formulate and set out project execution budgets.
 To be ready for providing the unit rates of different departmental projects like Mechanical, Structural, Rotary and Static Equipment, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation, Firefighting, Telecommunication, etc.
 To manage and maintain project cost activities, including the preparation of cost reports.
 To develop and implement project cost control plans and procedures.
 To review project costs, including contract changes, budget execution, and cost tracking.
 To monitor manhour performance and costs
 To maintain cost related issues that may arise during PR (Purchase Requisition) issues.
 To conduct cost risk management activities.
 Drafts project-specific Cost Control Procedures if the contract so requires.
 Participates in preparing Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) and establishing Project Cost Centres.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Cost Estimation Engineer

April 2024 - May 2025

Onshore Constructions Company Pvt Ltd

Lagos, Nigeria

April 2024 - May 2025

In my role as a Cost Estimation Engineer at Onshore Construction Company, I manage a wide range of responsibilities to ensure effective project cost management and profitability. I formulate and set project execution budgets, prepare and manage detailed cost reports, and perform cost trend analysis and forecasting to optimize financial outcomes. I also develop and implement project cost control plans and coordinate with all departments on cost-related tasks, overseeing cost activities for various departmental projects, including Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, and Instrumentation. Additionally, I play a critical role in preparing project budgets, tracking contract changes, and executing cost risk management strategies. I prepare weekly and monthly reports for clients, handle invoicing, and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including the Close-Out Binder.

Company industry:
Petrochemicals & Refined Petroleum Products Manufacture
Job role:
Construction and Building

Estimation Engineer

September 2022 - April 2024

Malik Polychem Pvt Ltd

New Delhi, India

September 2022 - April 2024

In this role as anEstimation Engineer at Malik Polychem Pvt Ltd, I have to perform a range of key responsibilities to support effective project cost management and ensure profitability. I am responsible for formulating and setting project execution budgets, preparing and managing detailed cost reports, and performing cost trend analysis and forecasts to optimize financial outcomes. Additionally, I developed and implemented project cost control plans and maintained coordination with all departments on cost-related tasks, managing cost activities for various departmental projects, including Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, and Instrumentation. I also played a crucial role in preparing project budgets, tracking contract changes, and executing cost risk management strategies. I prepared client-facing weekly and monthly reports, handled invoices, and maintained comprehensive project documentation, including the Close-Out Binder.

Company industry:
Mechanical Engineering
Job role:
Manufacturing

Estimation & Sales Engineer

March 2021 - August 2022

Parametric Research & Control

Gurgaon, India

March 2021 - August 2022

To prepare detailed estimation based on objectives and budget
❖ To take part in Bidding processes for various Public Organizations.
❖ To prepare quotations according to the RFQs and specifications
❖ To go through the drawings and technical specifications of the floated tendering organization
❖ To attend all project review meetings to present trends, potential changes, requests for adjustment orders and all other matters concerning the welfare of the project team budget
❖ To ensure soundness of estimates for commercial projects.
❖ To evaluate data provided by financial researchers to estimate the costs of operation associated with a business
❖ To strategize ways to maintain established budget and minimize fluctuations in operating costs that detrimentally affect business endeavors.
❖ To calculate all subcontractor and indirect project costs.
❖ To prepare technical proposals in collaboration with other relevant departments.
❖ To create material lists and detailed drawings for substation project support.
❖ To prepare and submit commercial and technical bid documents.
❖ To calculate running expenses temporary manpower compensation and other indirect project costs.
❖ To prepare plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies following and enforcing

Company industry:
Industrial Engineering & Automation
Job role:
Engineering

Junior Piping Engineer

May 2018 - February 2021

M/s Shilpi Engineering Pvt. Ltd

Dhanbad, India

May 2018 - February 2021

To perform Rack Piping operations related to piping fabrication, assembly, and installation, ensuring compliance with international standards and project schedules
❖ To monitor closely fabrication and assembly activities and shop workers' performance and maintain the highest quality standards while promoting safety practices
❖ To Implement effective safety measures, participated in HSE meetings, and rectified job site hazards promptly, contributing to a safe work environment
❖ To manage the subcontractors to ensure adherence to project specifications, procedures, safety, quality, and schedule objectives
❖ To prepared detailed reports and forecasts, tracking fabrication progress, job manpower requirements, and other key project metrics
❖ To collaborated with planning and subcontractors to achieve targets and schedules, while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality
❖ To supervise and approve construction activities, coordinated inspections, and ensured compliance with working drawings and documentation
❖ To undertake the work of A.G. Piping fabrication and Erection as given below as per ASME B31.1 & B31.3 and ASME SECTION IX.
❖ To follow the ISOMETRIC, and P&ID Drawings while performing the fabrication erection works to maintain the coordination with QA/QC for NDT & Punch points.
❖ To follow the procedure for erection, welding, NDT & Hydro Testing for Process Piping (Material Group: ASME A335, A106 B, A312, and A333).
❖ To maintain records, Documents & work statuses o

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Graduate Engineer Trainee

July 2013 - August 2015

Neo-Metrix Engineering Pvt. Ltd.

Noida, India

July 2013 - August 2015

As a Graduate Engineer Trainee at Neo Matrix Solutions Pvt Ltd, I was responsible for preparing accurate project cost estimates, presenting these to project managers and sales teams, and supporting discussions with clients. My role involved adjusting estimates based on changes in scope or pricing, updating training processes for modeling software, and contributing to technical solutions at the feasibility stage. I collaborated with external vendors on plant improvement projects focused on automation and energy efficiency and assisted in preparing safety considerations for project proposals. Additionally, I was involved in the installation of hydraulic and pneumatic machines, selecting equipment like air pilot valves and pressure transducers, and supporting project delivery improvements and small project execution with minimal supervision.

Company industry:
Industrial Engineering & Automation
Job role:
Mechanical Engineering

Education

National Kaohsiung Normal University

January 2018

January 2018

Master's degree, Industrial Technology

Taiwan

GPA (percentage): 88%

GPA (percentage): 88%

Car Evaluation Methodology based on Statistics
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Jamia Millia Islamia University

May 2013

May 2013

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

India

GPA (rating): Excellent

GPA (rating): Excellent

Jamia Millia Islamia University

July 2007

July 2007

High school or equivalent, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, Mathematics

India

GPA (percentage): 65.1%

GPA (percentage): 65.1%

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Skills

Microsoft Visio
Expert
Microsoft Visio
Expert
Microsoft Excel
Expert
Microsoft Excel
Expert
Microsoft Word
Expert
Microsoft Word
Expert
Solidworks
Expert
Solidworks
Expert
SPSS
Expert
SPSS
Expert
3D
Expert
3D
Expert
AUTOMATION
Expert
AUTOMATION
Expert
BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
Expert
BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Expert
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Expert
DELIVERY
Expert
DELIVERY
Expert
ENGINEERING
Expert
ENGINEERING
Expert
ESTIMATING
Expert
ESTIMATING
Expert
FEATURES
Expert
FEATURES
Expert
FINANCIAL
Expert
FINANCIAL
Expert
Mechanical Engineering
Expert
Mechanical Engineering
Expert
Microsoft Visio
Expert
Microsoft Visio
Expert
Microsoft Excel
Expert
Microsoft Excel
Expert
Microsoft Word
Expert
Microsoft Word
Expert
Solidworks
Expert
Solidworks
Expert
SPSS
Expert
SPSS
Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Hindi

Expert

Urdu

Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Certificate Program Public Procurement
Certificate program in Contract management

Hobbies and interests

Playing Carrom, watching movies, playing chess