Pragadesh Balakrishnan, Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Pragadesh Balakrishnan

Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Shapoorji Pallonji MidEast LLC.,

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Experience
16 years, 5 Months

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Total years of experience :16 years, 5 Months

Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor / Estimator at Shapoorji Pallonji MidEast LLC.,
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since May 2015

 Managing & Supervising Site Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Electrical Systems like HV & LV Switchgear / Transformers / Generators / Busbar / HV & LV Cables / G.I & PVC Conduit / LV & FR Wiring / Central Battery System / UPS System / Internal, External, Façade, Architectural, Landscape Lighting / Obstruction & Aircraft Warning Lighting / Isolators / Wiring Accessories / Earthing & Lightning Protection System etc., in compliance with project requirements and local authority regulations.
 Installation, Testing & Commissioning of ELV systems like IP Telephone & Data System / IP CCTV Security System / Fire Alarm System / Public Address & Voice Evacuation / Queue Management System / Master Clock System / Access Control System / IP Lighting Control System / Energy Monitoring & Control System / Parking Management System / Nurse Call System / AV System / IPTV System / Window Curtain & Shade Control System / Guest Room Management System / Online Keycard System etc.,
 Preparing weekly and monthly progress reports and assesses them against the project schedule.
 Evaluation & Review of Tender Documents like Tender Drawings, Project Specification, Scope of work & BOQ to prepare techno-commercial bids.
 Preparation of Quantity take-off, Man-Hour Estimate and Material Cost Estimate.
 Review of offers, techno-commercial discussions with clients and suppliers, coordinating with Purchase team for finalization of vendors.

MEP Engineer at Thirumalai Contracting
  • India
  • June 2013 to May 2015

 Managing site construction activities of MEP works.
 Allocation of manpower and supervising construction works as per the work schedule.
 Coordinating and obtaining approvals from local authorities with related NOCs.
 Performing regular site inspections to ensure the quality of MEP Installations.
 Preparation of Look-ahead Monthly & Weekly Work Programmes

Elv Project Engineer at ETA
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • July 2011 to March 2013

 Ensuring work is executed according to contract specifications, approved design drawings, agreed procedures, and method statements.
 Allocating manpower and arranging materials required for Installation and Maintenance activities as per the requirements of project schedule.
 Preparation of Look-ahead Monthly & Weekly Work Programs, Implementing strict adherence to safety rules and regulations.
 Interacting with client and consultant regarding the status of work, Negotiating with client and consultant for obtaining approvals for requested modifications.
 Ensuring the availability of adequate quantity of electrical material, providing input to Quantity Surveyor for interim payment applications.
 Raising inspection requests for work completed, Reducing the wastage of material and increase manpower productivity.
 Completing necessary quality assurance documentation of work under direct control, Updating drawings to fit newly approved modifications for As-Built drawings.

ESTIMATION ENGINEER - ELECTRICAL at BINTHANI ELECTROMECHANICAL CONTRACTING CO. W.L.L
  • Qatar - Doha
  • December 2008 to April 2011

 Prepare, Issue and Follow up of request for quotation (RFQ) and make comparative analysis on quotations.
 Preparation of Queries related to the tender and sending them to the client/main contractor for clarification.
 Pricing of Electrical & ELV Systems by considering the requirements of the Project Specification.
 Preparation of Value Engineering proposal, proficient with preparation of SAP BOQ.
 Design & Estimation of EPC projects, Load Calculation, Selection of Electrical and ELV System Components etc.,

GRADUATE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER – TRAINEE at SARAVANA GLOBAL ENERGY LIMITED
  • India - Chennai
  • August 2007 to November 2008

 High Voltage Electrical (up to 800KV) & Mechanical Testing of Insulators, Isolators, Circuit breakers, Transformer bushings & hardware fittings.
 NABL / ISO 9001 / OHSAS 14001 & Integrated Management System (IMS) Documentation.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electrical & Electronics Engineering
  • at Anna University
  • May 2007

Degree: Bachelor of Engineering [Electrical & Electronics Engineering] University: Anna University

High school or equivalent, Maths,Physics,Chemistry
  • at Tansri Ubaidulla Matriculation Higher Secondary School
  • May 2003

Awarded School Second

Specialties & Skills

Project Estimation
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Design
AutoCAD
cost estimator
ELV estimation
electrical estimation
project management
Electrical Engineering
PRIMAVERA
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Languages

English
Expert
Tamil
Expert
Hindi
Beginner
Arabic
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Diploma in Project Planning & Management using PRIMAVERA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2013
Valid Until:
January 9999

Hobbies

  • Listening Music, Browsing, Playing Games