Sr. Cost Director
MORGANTI GROUP
Total years of experience :27 years, 6 Months
PWorking as Sr. Director (Costing) in Morganti Group, one of the Multi-National leading consulting firms in the world from April 2015 onwards in the Project of KACST Headquarters Building, successfully oversee all cost analysis, Budget reviews, Preparation of Cashflow, Claim reviews, Risk Analysis, Payment Tracking, Certifying Payments, Value Engineering, Re-measurement tracking, preparation of Monthly Coat Reports for clients and preparation and presentation of Monthly Financial status of the project in Power point in the Management meeting client, etc. The total vlue of the project is SAR 600 Million including car parking.
Significant Attainments
Successfully overseeing all cost analysis, budget reviews, preparation of cash flow, claim reviews, risk analysis, payment tracking, certifying payments, value engineering and re-measurement tracking.
Develop tender documents, estimates and commercial framework based on conceptual drawings.
Evaluate new offers and verify, oversee or approve commercial agreements and documentation.
Implemented policies, standards and guidelines to establish appropriate project control practices.
Successfully handling the administration of on-going Contracts and their compliance with the Contract documents.
Maintaining the track records of recovery of all advance payments, Retention and Bonds and recommending the release of Retention and Bonds.
Ensures the review of Contractor’s claims in accordance with the provisions of the Conditions of Contract and make sure the Client’s interests are protected.
Coordinating the audits conducted by third party agency.
Review, modify/add suggestions and approve the finical documents such as Bank Guarantees, Warranties, Insurance policies and bonds submitted by contractors and other stakeholders.
Verifying all contractual notices of claims and providing contractual advice to the Engineering team in their administration of the Construction Contract.
Analyzing feasibility, evaluating the life cycle of the project/products, estimating return on investment and prepare detailed reports, creating business proposals and writing bids to the clients.
Ensures the requirements of the contract documents are implemented and maintained throughout the Contract period.
Managing client relationships and ensure that all of the key management team are kept informed the financial status of the projects and make them aware in advance if there is any variations comes from the planned one.
Prepare and presenting the monthly cost reports in power point at Higher Management meeting.
Maintaining outstanding interpersonal and networking skills and representing the company during conferences and exhibitions to enhance and strengthen the company’s profile and optimize all business development opportunities.
Assistance with the development of all external requirements i.e. logistics, contracts and other requirements.
Provide the commercial input for all new business opportunities including acquisitions, mergers, service and logistics contracts and government requirements.
Working as Commercial Manager in Radicon Gulf Consult, one of the ten leading consulting firms in Saudi Arabia from March 2012 onwards, successfully oversee company needs, handling daily business issues, managing daily operations, managing company associations and effectively recognizing business opportunities.
Significant Attainments
Develop, operate and maintain commercial systems and procedures that will meet the needs of the organization.
Evaluate new business offers and verify, oversee or approve commercial agreements and documentation.
Implemented policies, standards and guidelines to establish appropriate project control practices.
Liaise with General Managers and Directors to develop a commercial strategy for the organization.
Managing the Operational & Capital Budgeting process and coordinating with the Management.
Manage and coordinate effective cost control and reporting systems.
Managing documentation and records to support all transactions and operations.
Resolving contractual and commercial problems and reviewing, scrutinizing and developing operational process flows.
Ensuring the financial aspects and impact of a contract are clear to all parties and all stakeholders such as administration, operations and finance understand and adhere to contractual obligations; reflecting them accurately.
Provide timely and accurately reporting and analysis in relation to the business.
Working with HR Manager to correctly identify potential staffs.
Steer the technical & commercial meetings with the client, vendors and suppliers and presenting the organization and our proposal in the most advantageous and influential way.
Monitoring the implementation of QA/QC & HSE Plan.
Ensure the completion and submission of Statutory, Government and Industry requested statistical data.
Ensures that employee performance issues are documented and addressed. Lead the mentoring and training role.
Execute project progress reporting and investigates programmatic causes of variances between scheduled and actual progress and recommends solutions or recovery plans.
Establishes and maintains scheduling standards and procedures at a professional level.
Works with corporate functional leaders to implement cornerstone systems.
Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities and scope of authority.
Assistance with the development of all external requirements ie logistics, contracts, industry requirements.
Provide the commercial input for all new business opportunities including acquisitions, mergers, service and logistics contracts and government requirements.
Proficiently completed all engineering design activities both base and detailed design, related calculations including civil and mechanical in coordination with ABB design team with frequent submittals and technical meetings with client.
Technical review of design documents of GIS System, Power Transformers, Substation SCADA & SOE System, Fault Recorder System, Bus-bar & Breaker Failure Protection System, Synchrocheck Scheme, Pole Discrepancy Protection, Battery Chargers and Substation Alarms & Annunciations.
Assist in preparing/updating of project time schedules and monitor the progress.
Completed Procurement activities of substation equipment’s and materials, negotiation with manufacturer / supplier, arrange logistics and ensured the well-timed delivery of equipment
Prepared the detailed reports of the project updates to the Client as well as to the Company higher management weekly, bi-weekly and monthly basis.
Efficiently reviewed and checked the technical documents and reports, Specification and Data Schedule, FAT reports, Site Inspection and Test Plan etc.
Handled the preparation of invoicing documents, control and maintenance of project finance documents in coordination between manufactures, suppliers and the client to ensure smooth project cash flow.
Effectively ensured the prompt coordination and easy communication with company’s internal departments to ensure quality and safety in each and every activity at site and reported to the higher management in required situations.
Effectively monitor and participated for the installation, testing & commissioning of GIS, Power Transformers, Station Transformers, AC/DC auxiliary panels, lighting panels, control and protection relay panels, SAS, HVAC, Fire Alarm, etc.
Prepared the required documents for the successful handing over of the project including As-built drawings, Spare parts and Special tools as per the contract.
Worked for KINFRA as a Project Manager In-Charge in one of its units named as KINFRA Film & Video Park, Trivandrum, the Industrial Park developed with full infrastructure facilities such as built-up space, developed plots, power supply, water supply, communication as well as connectivity in 75 hectors of land for the entrepreneurs in Infotainments and Animation Industry.
Proficiently success in completion of Animation building with full-fledged power supply, water supply, HVAC, Fire Fighting and Building Management System.
Fruitfully achieved the certification of ISO: 14000 for the Park.
Expertly completed the modification of water purification and pumping system.
Effectively completed all tendering procedures and started the construction activities for the International Animation School Building inside the Park.
Skillfully lead the technical and commercial evaluation of Tenders prepared by Architects/ Consultants for various projects.
Conducted weekly meeting with Architects, Consultants and Contractors for reviewing the status of ongoing projects.
Monitored the projects with schedule prepared in MS project based on the planning and discussions on the kick-off meeting.
Reviewed and follow up the progress of the projects based on the weekly schedule given by the Contractor.
Attending monthly corporate meeting and presenting in power point, the last month achievement and next month plan of the ongoing projects.
Prepare and forwarding the monthly status of the major projects to Managing Director for Minister’s review.
Monitor the fund flow and total administration activities of the Park.
Lead the day to day activities of the park and ensure good & productive atmosphere for the Industrial entrepreneurs operating inside the park.
Promoting the available infrastructure facilities and introducing them to the new entrepreneurs visiting the park.
Monitor the Single Window Clearance for the Industrial entrepreneurs.
Participated in design discussions of new projects with Architects/Consultant and complete the Technical and commercial verification of tender documents prepared by the Consultant.
Obtained the approvals from Higher Management Committee and effectively implemented tender procurement, process, prequalification and finalization of the Contractor for the projects.
Prepared the schedule in MS project along with Contractor and Consultant and monitor the progress.
Conducted site supervision to ensure the standards and quality and lead the joint site measurement for payment.
Verified & certified the bills prepared by the Consultant for payment.
Successfully completed the design, estimation, tendering, execution and commissioning of Electrification, HVAC, and Firefighting works of Park Centre, Guest house, Commercial complex, Open-air auditorium and street lights for the Park.
Through continuous discussion and assessment with Consultant, K.S.E.B and higher management, finalized the total power requirement of the Park.
Proficiently completed the design, estimation, tendering, execution, testing and commissioning of Internal power distribution system using RMUs, underground cables, power transformers, etc. to ensure uninterrupted power supply for the entrepreneurs and successfully hand over to the Licensee, K.S.E.B.
Attended Technical meetings with higher management, Electrical Inspectorate and K.S.E.B for approvals.
Kerala State Electricity Board is principally engaged in generation, transmission and distribution of electric energy to industrial, commercial, agricultural and residential consumers in Kerala. I had worked as Assistant Engineer (Operation) in 110KV / 11 KV substation and acquired familiarization in the following.
Operations and maintenance of Power Transformers, Gas Circuit breakers, CTs, PTs, disconnect switches, surge arrestors, battery, Battery charger, Control and Relay panels, switchgear panels, AC & DC distribution boards etc.
Handled the Installation of bus bars for switchgears, termination of MV cables, cable laying, Auxiliary power systems, lighting systems..etc.
Efficiently ensured the quality and the standard and cross checking the installations with I.S.I. standards and safety standards
Involved in preparing conceptual drawings, as built drawings and preliminary calculations for substations.
Isolated and normalized different electrical systems for maintenance or engineering modifications and giving work permits after ensuring safety measures and proper records.
