Suhail KL

• Analyzing Project Specifications Reviewing and understanding detailed project specifications, drawings, and other documentation to prepare accurate estimates. Analyzing incoming project inquiries, tender documents, and client communications to ascertain project requirements.


• Preparing Project Presentations: Creating comprehensive project briefs encompassing detailed built-up areas, HVAC tonnage, and firefighting and plumbing parameters for client review.


• Participating in Project Planning Contributing to the overall project planning process by providing reliable estimates, helping to set realistic timelines and budgets, and supporting the successful execution of projects. Identifying and analyzing project scopes, durations, contract terms, and specifications to ensure alignment with client expectations.


• Request for Information (RFI) Management: Initiating RFIs to clients based on tender documents and design reviews to clarify project specifications and requirements.


• Subcontractor Coordination: Identifying subcontracting needs and preparing documentation for subcontracted works in compliance with project guidelines.


• Reviewing and Updating Estimates Continuously reviewing and updating cost estimates based on changes in project scope, market conditions, and other relevant factors. Developing project checklists encompassing all major requirements to streamline project execution.


• Material Quantity Takeoff: Conducting detailed material quantity takeoffs based on the latest revisions of drawings issued by clients to accurately estimate project needs.


• Supplier Engagement: Floating RFQs to multiple suppliers or vendors to obtain competitive rates and negotiating for cost-effective procurement. Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations and pricing, negotiating favorable terms, and ensuring timely delivery of materials and services.


• Providing Technical & Commercial Support Offering technical support and expertise to the project team, addressing queries related to mechanical estimates and ensuring clarity on all aspects. Performing detailed technical and commercial quote analyses, conducting price comparisons, and maintaining a comprehensive database.


• Compliance and Documentation: Segregating and updating material takeoff quantities into client BOQ formats, preparing detailed equipment, material, and labor costings, and ensuring compliance with project specifications. Ensuring all estimates comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies, maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.

• Reviewed Tender and Project Enquiries: Analyzed tender documents and project enquiries received from clients to ensure comprehensive understanding and accurate estimations.


• Prepared Project Specifications and Checklists: Developed brief project specifications and equipment checklists to streamline the estimation process and ensure all project requirements were met.


• Conducted Detailed Material Takeoffs: Utilized Planswift to perform detailed material takeoffs for various systems including ducting, chilled water, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, fire suppression, LPG/SNG, and fuel oil systems.


• RFI Submission & RFQ Distribution: Submitted RFIs to clients for clarification on tender documents and design reviews, ensuring all necessary information was obtained for accurate estimations. Distributed RFQs to multiple suppliers and vendors to gather competitive rates for materials and equipment.


• Negotiated with Suppliers and Vendors: Engaged in negotiations with suppliers and vendors to secure the lowest possible prices, optimizing cost efficiency for the company.


• Maintained Supplier and Vendor Contacts: Regularly updated the master contact list for suppliers and vendors, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information for future reference.


• Conducted Quotation Comparisons: Performed detailed technical and commercial comparisons of quotations received from suppliers and vendors, ensuring the best options were selected.


• Prepared Price Analysis and Databank Updates: Compiled price analyses and comparisons, maintaining an updated databank of cost information for reference in future projects.


• Segregated and Updated BOQ Formats: Segregated and updated material takeoff quantities into client Bill of Quantities (BOQ) formats, ensuring accurate and organized documentation for client submissions

• Project Management, Estimation and Cost Control: Scheduled project timelines and prepared monthly progress reports, ensuring adherence to deadlines and milestones. Estimated project quantities and costs, optimizing budget allocations and resource utilization for efficient project execution.


• Technical Drawing Interpretation and Supervision Interpreted MEP, architectural, and structural drawings in both paper and AutoCAD formats, ensuring accurate communication of specifications to the workforce. Reviewed mechanical drawings and supervised on-site work to verify compliance with specifications.


• Site Operations and Coordination Managed on-site erection activities according to approved drawings, overseeing the execution of work to meet project standards. Coordinated with subcontractors and facilitated corrections through as-built drawings as necessary.


• Quality Assurance and Client Relations Inspected incoming materials for quality compliance and coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery to project sites. Maintained positive client relationships, addressing quality concerns promptly and ensuring project execution aligned with specifications and standards.


• Commissioning and Project Closure Acted as a liaison between the company and clients, facilitating smooth project commissioning and successful handover. Obtained completion certificates, closed out sites efficiently, and followed up on payments to ensure project closure and client satisfaction.