Jayakumaran Jaganathan

Leading and Managing QS team.
Compile and manage all pre and post tender Client clarifications in relation to the tender submission with the assistance of all concerned stakeholders.
Collate, review, distribute and manage ITT’s and negotiate the best commercial value with lowest risk for inclusion in the tender submission including interfacing with other departments to develop scopes.
Oversees all aspects of proposal costing, ensuring quality, completed bids are submitted in a timely manner.
Review all customer requirements to ensure that they are met in the proposal and collaborate with a wide variety of involved parties to include all necessary information within the proposals.
Compile and manage all pricing documentation and any other associated documentation required in line with the tendering process.
Liaise with other departments to ensure all documentation required is contained within the tender submission and standards are met.
Assist with bid pricing and submit pricing suggestions for review and approval.
Attend and participate in Client negotiation meetings as/if required and prepare and distribute minutes accordingly.
Lead the development and preparation of annual budgets in collaboration with relevant departments.
Monitor budget execution, track actual versus budgeted performance, and report on key variances.
Work closely with department managers to ensure alignment of budgetary goals with organizational objectives.
Analyze cost variances, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions to enhance cost-effectiveness.
Collaborate with department heads to establish cost benchmarks and performance metrics.
Review and authorization of the advance payment, monthly progress payments and final payment.
Identify potential variations and claims, check for compliance with applicable contractual terms, and ensure effective negotiation and settlement.
Manages the Material Management, and Sales Systems in SAP.
Review the variations and claims submissions and prepare Project Change Requests (PCR), deliver presentations in contractual and commercial meetings.
Implementation, Monitoring and Control of Budgets through timely reporting and meeting with department managers & Directors.
Conduct thorough cost analysis to support decision-making and provide insights into business performance.
Generate cost and budget reports and forecasts, highlighting key financial indicators and trends.
Present findings to senior management and provide actionable recommendations.
Managed project resources, including manpower, materials, and equipment, to optimize efficiency and productivity.
Collaborated with the project team to identify and mitigate risks, resolving any issues that may arise during the construction process.
Ensured effective communication and collaboration among team members, fostering a positive work environment and promoting team work and cooperation.

Prepare comprehensive specifications and bill of quantities to support tendering processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
Advise on tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards after negotiating terms with the client and sub-contractors.
Establish and maintain tendering process for set up client target cost contract.
Preparation of cost estimates & comparisons for preliminary study and preliminary design stages.
Develop and submit techno-commercial offers, meticulously detailing project scopes, pricing, and terms, while adhering to company standards and industry regulations.
Cultivate strong relationships with consultants, clients, and contractors, serving as a primary point of contact for project inquiries and discussions.
Develop templates for budget planning & monitoring activities.
Examine whether budget submissions can be achieved based on known capacity constraints and inform management of potential problem areas.
Dealing with cost implication of extension of time, claims and preparing the final account.
Facilitate effective communication between internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives and requirements.
Collaborate with sub-contractors to collect quotations, analyze proposals, and negotiate terms to achieve optimal project outcomes.
Analyze project variations and implement adjustments to cost projections as needed, ensuring accurate budgeting and cost control throughout project lifecycle.
Managed project budgets, monitored expenses, and controlled costs to optimize resource utilization and maximize project profitability.
Negotiated contracts with subcontractors, ensuring alignment with project requirements and budgetary constraints.
Taking care of vendor invoicing issues, material / service discrepancies & resolutions.

Oversaw the preparation of bill of quantities (BOQ) for tendering processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project specification requirements.
Provide all commercial and contractual costing advice to the Tendering Team.
Collect and archive documentation regarding the offer/order and records assumptions and decisions taken during the development process.
Create standard processes and tools to develop and re-use solutions to improve productivity within team.
Coordinated with consultants to clarify project requirements and specifications.
Managed the process of floating enquiries and collecting quotations from subcontractors, ensuring thorough coverage of project needs.
Contract procurement and management, both at pre and post tender stages.
Negotiated with subcontractors to secure favorable terms and pricing for project requirements.
Scrutinized subcontractor's payment certificates to verify accuracy and compliance with contractual terms.
Prepared technical attachments for tenders as required, ensuring alignment with project objectives and specifications.
Calculated variations in project costs based on revised approved drawings and contract conditions.
Liaising with manpower vendors for outsourced staffing & ensuring resources & cost optimizations.
Facilitated discussions with client representatives to obtain approvals for site variations, ensuring alignment with project objectives and contractual agreements.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.