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Saranraj Babu, Senior Estimator | Senior Cost Control Engineer

Saranraj Babu

Senior Estimator | Senior Cost Control Engineer·Cebarco Bahrain WLL (KAR Group)

Bahrain

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 18 years, 1 months

Senior Estimator | Senior Cost Control Engineer

April 2017 - Present

Cebarco Bahrain WLL (KAR Group)

Manama, Bahrain

April 2017 - Present

• Working in several major projects, including Exhibition World Bahrain(221$M), TheNationalAssembly(201$M), Tivoli Avani Hotels and Residences(112$M), TubliST P(90$M), Dilmunia Island(64$M), BahrainIntl.CircuitLighting(55$M),
Bahrain Airport - Cargo Express(31$M), Dilmunia Grand Canal and Marina(20$M), Bilaj Infrastructure
Works (18$M), DevelopmentofCapitalW aterfront(14$M), Marassi Galleria Vida Hotel and Apartments, Amazon Data
Center.,
• Lead the preparation and validation of detailed cost estimates for large-scale infrastructure and commercial projects to ensure accuracy and competitive bidding.
• Develop comprehensive tender submissions by analyzing tender documents and performing detailed rate analysis and
quantity take-offs.
• Collaborate with procurement and project management teams to adjudicate subcontractor bids, implement procurement strategies, and provide contractual support to mitigate commercial risks.
• Prepare and manage the priced Bill of Quantities (BOQ), Cost summary / Top sheets, and Indirect cost estimates for
executive-level presentations and decision-making.
• Conduct feasibility studies and client requirement analysis to assist in project planning and budget establishment for
successful project delivery.
• Lead value engineering initiatives to optimize project costs without compromising project requirements and scope.
• Coordinate project managers by providing contractual advice, risk assessments, and cost control measures throughout project execution phases.
• Conduct post-tender analysis and prepare reports on cost variances to update estimation databases and recommend
process improvements for future estimating activities.
• Provide expert guidance on FIDIC contract conditions and to support project procurement and execution phases.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

BIM Designer

May 2016 - April 2017

CADS India Pvt. Ltd.

Chennai, India

May 2016 - April 2017

• Worked for multi-national companies projects particularly GCC countries UAE, KSA, Qatar, Oman, etc., adhering to
international engineering standards.
• Created detailed 2D and 3D concrete structural designs for complex projects, integrating engineering principles and
materials knowledge.
• Provided accurate quantity take-offs and material specifications derived from drawings to support comprehensive project
cost analysis and tender preparations.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to integrate structural designs into overall project plans ensuring alignment with engineering specifications and client requirements.
• Utilized industry-leading software to optimize drawing accuracy and reduce design errors.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Engineering

Site Engineer / Site Supervisor

June 2004 - May 2012

Annai Builders

Kanchipuram, India

June 2004 - May 2012

• Worked in several high rise Residential and Commercial buildings.
• Coordinated daily on-site operations including labor, materials, and equipment to optimize workflow and meet project deadlines.
• Coordinated with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and services within budget.
• Collaborated with project engineers to update schedules and resource allocations using Microsoft Project.
• Prepared and maintained accurate documentation including progress reports, meeting minutes, and inspection records.
• Conducted on-site assessments to verify quantities and quality of work for accurate measurement and valuation during cost control processes.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Construction and Building

Education

Anna University

April 2016

April 2016

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

India

GPA (percentage): 81%

GPA (percentage): 81%

* Worked together to conduct on Guinness record of Largest Human National Flag, YMCA Ground, Chennai, India * President on Rotary Club in Inter-College level * Won on Annual Chess Champion in Inter-College level

Skills

Estimating
Expert
Estimating
Expert
Quantity Surveying
Expert
Quantity Surveying
Expert
Cost Estimation
Expert
Cost Estimation
Expert
Cost Estimating
Expert
Cost Estimating
Expert
Estimation
Expert
Estimation
Expert
CCS CANDY
Expert
CCS CANDY
Expert
COSTX
Expert
COSTX
Expert
PRIMAVERA
Expert
PRIMAVERA
Expert
PLANSWIFT
Expert
PLANSWIFT
Expert
Cubicost
Expert
Cubicost
Expert
Revit
Expert
Revit
Expert
Staad Pro
Expert
Staad Pro
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
SAP
Expert
SAP
Expert
COST ESTIMATION
Intermediate
COST ESTIMATION
Intermediate
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Intermediate
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Intermediate
CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING
Intermediate
CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING
Intermediate
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Intermediate
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Intermediate
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
RISK ANALYSIS
Intermediate
RISK ANALYSIS
Intermediate
SUBCONTRACTING
Intermediate
SUBCONTRACTING
Intermediate
COST ALLOCATION
Intermediate
COST ALLOCATION
Intermediate
COST CONTROL
Intermediate
COST CONTROL
Intermediate
BUDGET MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
BUDGET MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
Intermediate
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
Intermediate
IMPLEMENT PROJECTS
Intermediate
IMPLEMENT PROJECTS
Intermediate
USER CONTROLS
Intermediate
USER CONTROLS
Intermediate
BIDDING
Intermediate
BIDDING
Intermediate

Social profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website

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Languages

English
Expert
Tamil
Native Speaker

Memberships

CRPEP

Professional Engineer

August 2025

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Certified Cost Engineer
Project Management Professional (PMP).
Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Certified Professional Estimator (CPE)
Certified CRPEP license
Certified Cost Engineer
Professional (CCP), Certified Professional
Certified CRPEP license
Certified CRPEP license
Certified Cost Engineer
Professional (CCP), Certified Professional
Certified CRPEP license
LEED Accreditation
Certified CRPEP license
Certified Cost Engineer
Professional (CCP), Certified Professional
Certified CRPEP license
CRPEP license (The Council for Regulating the Practice of Engineering Professions)

Hobbies

  • Chess
  • Cricket
  • Travel