SURAJ SADASHIV SALGAONKAR B.E., MRICS, PGPCM
Cell Phone : +971 50 5064335
E-mail : surajsalgaonkar_07@yahoo.co.in
surajsalgaonkar07@gmail.com
Skype : suraj.s.salgaonk
CAREER ABRIDGEMENT
A Chartered Quantity Surveyor with more than 20 years of hands-on experience in the Construction Industry with Residential, Commercial and Industrial projects in Private and Government Sectors in Middle East and India; Highly accomplished professional with diverse skills in the fields of Quantity Take-off, Cost Estimation, Cost Planning, Budgeting, Tender Studying/ Preparation, Tender Evaluation, Preparation of Tender Report, Tender Adjudication, analyzing Commercial Risks in contracts, Bid Evaluation, selecting routes of Contract Procurements, Contractors/ Suppliers Selection, Contracts Management, Contracts Administration, Commercial Management, Cash Flow Forecasting and Management, Valuation of Works, Change Control, Value Management, Claims Management, Cost Controlling and Monitoring, Progress Tracking and successful Contracts Close-out. In-depth knowledge of Standard Forms of contracts, Standard Methods of Measurements, drafting and evaluation skills of Bespoke contracts and Letter of Intents.
Experienced in Financial Planning, Controlling, Reporting and Documenting Records; establishing Work Procedures with cross-cultural teams with Team-based approach; excellent Leadership qualities, Verbal and Written Communication skills, strong Interpersonal skills, Listening, Analyzing and Negotiation skills at Pre & Post-contract stages. Highly aware of ‘Time – Cost – Quality’ in projects and ‘Rights – Obligations – Liabilities’ in contracts.
OBJECTIVE
My objective is to work professionally and ethically in demanding environment with an attitude of perfectionist, in compliance with the Best Industry Practices and by nurturing ‘Sustainability’ and ‘Green Building’ concepts.
Being a member of RICS which promotes global professionalism with ethical behavior in the fields of Quantity Surveying, my impetus has always been to abide by the rules and regulations of the institution and advise the Clients correctly to protect their interests in the best possible ways.
SCHOLASTICS
? Bachelor of Civil Engineering
Four years graduation from part time Sardar Patel College of Engineering, Mumbai,
India in May 2006.
Class obtained- First Class (67.33%)
? Diploma in Civil Engineering
Four years course from India’s leading institute in Engineering & Technology namely
Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute, Mumbai, India in May 1996.
Class obtained- First Class Distinction (76.20%)
? BSc in Quantity Surveying
Successfully completed BSc in Q.S. (Level 3) 450 study hours from the College of
Estate Management, U.K. in November 2010 as a mandatory requirement of RICS to
appear for the APC to become MRICS.
Modules studied: 1) Civil Engineering QS Practice, 2) Construction Planning, Tendering
& Finance and 3) Project Development & Strategy.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
? Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
? Member of the Indian Quantity Surveyors Association (IQSA)
? Completed PGPCM (Post Graduate Programme in Construction Management) 2 years course from NICMAR, Pune - Distance Learning from Dubai, U.A.E.
? Pursuing PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) Distance Learning from Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Matunga, Mumbai
PROFESSIONAL COURSES AND SEMINARS
? Completed all sessions of the course of ‘Sound Contract Administration’ conducted by respected Prof. Dr. Samaratunga. (Jan 2011)
? Completed all sessions of the course of ‘Contract Administration – Advanced Course’ conducted by respected Prof. Dr. Samaratunga. (Mar 2011)
Those courses enhanced knowledge on FIDIC (Red books- 1987 & 1999) contracts and the implications of various important clauses, contract drafting skills and use of Standard Methods of Measurement
COMPUTER AWARENESS
? Well versed with SAP/ ERP environment
? Excellent knowledge of MS Office (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint)
? Working knowledge of Auto CAD and Primavera-P6
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
? Emirates General Contracting -Al Ahli Holding Group (04/02/2009 – Till Date)
Fujairah, U.A.E.
Profile- Main Contractor
CONTRACTS MANAGER
Duties: Studying the complete tender documents, checking it for unusual conditions if any, site visiting and reporting, participation in tender decision, tendering, preparation of tender report, rate analysis, quantity take-off, preparing BOQ (Bill of Quantities) / SOR (Schedule of Rates), estimation, cash flows and cost-to-complete reports. Sending enquiries to vendors, assessing the quotations and preparing comparison statements of agencies, pre & post contract negotiations, updating the vendors list, finalization of agencies/ specialist contractors, preparation of subcontract agreements, fixing the payment terms in relation with progress, verifying and approving invoices for preparation of payment certificate. Sending queries to Consultants / Clients for clarifications or information. Sending RFI (Request for Information) to Clients / agencies. Generating the awarded projects in customized integrated system (MULTIVISION) to implement cost coding and items codification. Checking of materials requisitions for quantities and specifications, identifying various resources required for the projects, coordinating with project managers and planning team, assessing the additional works, variations and varied works, assisting in maintaining contemporary records in coordination with the project operations team for raising potential valid claims. Coordination, correspondence and documentation with all agencies/ parties to contracts/ subordinates. Ensuring for projects profitability, cost reporting and complete administration of contracts. Ensuring the successful project close-out.
Major Projects Handled:
? B+G+2M+27+H.C. + S.P. +H.P. (Al Gurfa, Fujairah, U.A.E.)
Contract Price – AED 107 Million.
Commercial Tower having Health Club, Swimming Pool, Car Lift and Helipad on
Terrace. All elevations with ACP cladding and glazing.
? Fujairah Cement Factory- New Production Line (Dibba, U.A.E.)
Civil Works Contract Price – AED 60 Million.
Cement production factory with various production units.
? 2x 20 MW Coal Based Power Plant (Dibba, U.A.E.)
Civil Works Contract Price – AED 28 Million.
Power plant with various assembly units.
? (G+2M+11) Hotel (Fujairah, U.A.E.)
Masonry, Finishes and MEP Works Contract Price – AED 22 Million.
Commercial building with Swimming Pool & Car Lift.
? (G+M+20) (Fujairah, U.A.E.)
Civil R.C.C. Structure Contract Price – AED 28 Million.
Commercial and Residential building.
The other successful major bids were a Grand Mosque at Fujairah (C.P.- AED 361 Million), (G+28) Twin Towers at Fujairah (C.P.- AED 309 Million), (G+3) GEMS School at Fujairah (C.P.- AED 65 Million), Two schools of MoPW (C.P.- AED 59 Million), Hyper Market (C.P.-AED 230 Million), mass Villas of Ministry of Public Works (MoPW) amounting approx. AED 270 Million and latest completed projects (G+2M+19) Hotel, (G+18) Bldg., (G+9) Bldg. and (G+M+9) Bldg. in Fujairah.
? Lokhandwala Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. (10/10/2008 – 31/01/2009)
Mumbai, India.
Profile- Employer
MANAGER (Estimation & Billing)
Duties: Feasibility study in coordination with design team, project briefing and establishing approximate estimates for rough budgets. Advising on procurement routes and contractual arrangements. Leading the team in quantity take-off, BOQ preparation and rate analysis. Participation in value engineering workshops, cost planning and preparation of baseline budgets of various projects. Preparation and compilation of tender documents, inviting potential tenderers, analyzing pre-qualifications and evaluation of bidders. Bid finalization and awarding the projects/ works, maintaining the flow of information and records, controlling the change orders, identifying and analyzing the additional works/ variations, checking of rate analysis and fixing rates for star rates for varied works. Studying method statements submitted by the subcontractors, maintaining the records of free supplied materials/ services, verifying the payment applications of all agencies, checking of material requisitions, cost controlling up to the completion of the projects.
Major Projects Handled:
? City Park (Mohili Village, Andheri-Kurla Road, Mumbai)
Contract Price – INR 67 Crores.
Commercial Towers- having Ground + 15 Storeyed Structure. The project has its
Own Sewage Treatment Plant.
? Oberoi Constructions Pvt. Ltd. (15/01/2007 – 08/10/2008)
Mumbai, India.
Profile- Employer
ASSISTANT MANAGER (Billing)
Duties: Looking after complete invoicing of major civil works contractors/ excavation contractors & all subcontractors. Preparation of MIS (Management Information System) reports, CVR (Cost Value Reconciliation), checking of material indents & all materials reconciliation. Assessing the additional works, variations and fluctuations in labours/ materials/ fuels prices. Rate analysis, quantity take-off, maintaining records of all documents for design/ decision changes and analyzing EOT (Extension of Time). Scrutinizing suspension and claims for idle charges of plant & machineries. Complete process of billing, materials indenting using SAP (Systems, Applications and Products) highly customized integrated system.
Major Projects Handled:
? Oberoi Splendor (Jogeshwari East, Mumbai)
Contract Price – INR 380 Crores.
Residential and Commercial Towers-4nos with 2wings each, having
1Basement + 2Podiums + 33Storeyed Structure each. The project has its own
Sewage Treatment Plant and Rain Water Harvesting System. It has around
1500 nos of Car-Parkings.
? Samir N. Bhojwani Builders & Developers (02/05/2001 – 07/01/2007)
Mumbai, India.
Profile- Employer
SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER (Quantity Surveying / Billing)
Duties: PQS (Project Quantity Surveyor) and Contracts Administrator.
Major Projects Handled:
? Navjeet Nagar (Andheri West, Mumbai)
Contract Price – INR Estimated 70 Crores.
Residential framed structure with 2Basements +Stilt + 22 Floors, 3swimming pools,
Gymnasium & library.
? OM Construction (Khar West, Mumbai)
Contract Price – INR 25 Crores.
Residential framed structure with 2Basements +Stilt + 12 Floors, swimming pools,
Gymnasium & clubhouse.
? Quantum Park (Bandra West, Mumbai)
Contract Price – INR 90 Crores.
Residential framed structure with 2Basements +Stilt + 12 Floors, 2swimming pools,
squash court, gymnasium & clubhouse.
? Rock Villa (Bandra West, Mumbai)
Contract Price – INR 20 Crores.
Residential framed structure with Basement +Stilt + 12 Floors, 3swimming pools &
landscaping.
? W. S. Atkins India Pvt. Ltd. (13/03/2000 – 22/04/2001)
Mumbai, India.
Profile- U.K. based-Project Management Consultant
ASSISTANT QUANTITY SURVEYOR.
Duties: PQS (Project Quantity Surveyor).
Major Projects Handled:
? E-CITI Entertainment. (Fun Republic Multiplex)
(Andheri West, Mumbai)
Contract Price – INR 125 Crores.
Commercial framed structure with Basements +Stilt + 6Floors, mini-theatres 5 nos.
pubs & bowling alley.
? H. M. G. Engineering Pvt. Ltd. (01/06/1996 – 12/03/2000)
Mumbai, India.
Profile- Main Contractor
CIVIL SITE ENGINEER (Billing and Execution).
Duties: PQS (Project Quantity Surveyor) and Project Engineer in execution.
Major Projects Handled:
? Ahura Center (Andheri East, Mumbai)
Contract Price – INR 175 Crores.
Commercial framed structure with 2Basements +Stilt + 5Floors, passenger lifts 14
nos, & goods lifts 4 nos with huge basement area.
? Popley Gold Plaza (Bandra West, Mumbai)
Contract Price – INR 16 Crores.
Commercial framed structure with 2Basements +Stilt + 3Floors.
? H. M. G. Engineering Pvt. Ltd. (01/01/1995 – 31/12/1995)
Mumbai, India.
Profile- Main Contractor
CIVIL TRAINEE SITE ENGINEER.
Duties: Site Engineer in pure execution.
Major Projects Handled:
? Popley Gold Plaza (Bandra West, Mumbai)
Contract Price – INR 16 Crores.
Commercial framed structure with 2Basements +Stilt + 3Floors.
ONSITE EXPOSURE
? Pre-tender site visiting and reporting to assist Senior Management in tender decision.
? Setting out of building using surveying equipments.
? Preparing job layouts for project resources (Materials, Labours and Equipments).
? Execution of formwork, reinforcement steelwork, concreting work and other civil works according to working drawings and specifications.
? Execution of finishing items, specialist’s items and M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) works as per the shop drawings. Assisting draftsman in preparation of shop drawings.
? Rate analysis of various items; keeping records to check task work (Productivity).
? Identifying the exact type of resources and/or the duration of its requirement.
? Preparation of delivery schedules for materials and procurement schedules for resources.
? Preparing check-lists for major items. Onsite & laboratory testing of materials.
? Project planning, monitoring, controlling and reporting. Resource levelling.
? Quality, safety & materials management at site. Controlling the wastage factor.
? Coordination with stores, inventory, purchase, and plant & machinery departments.
? Co-ordination with project stake-holders: Clients, Consultants, Architects, Contractors, Suppliers, Local authorities and Senior Management of the companies.
PERSONAL DOSSIER
? Address in India : B – 404, Dev Leela Apartment, Sector – 10, Plot No. - 50,
Kamothe, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, PIN – 410 209
? Date of Birth : 25th December, 1972
? Nationality : Indian
? Religion : Hindu
? Marital Status : Married
? Languages Known : English, Hindi, Marathi
? Passport Details : No. – H0798939 valid till 15/09/2018
? Driving License : India Driving License of LMV