Avishek Sumit
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, Plan Swift, and Quantity Take-Off Software. Proficient in cost estimation and budgeting tools, ensuring accurate project assessments and financial planning. Committed to leveraging technical skills to enhance operational efficiency and contribute to successful project outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Estimation Engineer (Civil)
TTE Engineering LLC
Dubai
2024.01 - 2026.06
- Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates for civil and infrastructure projects including chilled water network systems.
- Prepare comprehensive quantity take-offs for civil and utility infrastructure works.
- Analyse tender documents, BOQs, drawings, technical specifications, and contract conditions to ensure estimation accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinated with project managers, procurement teams, consultants, and design engineers to develop cost-effective construction solutions, enhancing project feasibility.
- Performed tender risk analysis, opportunity assessment, and market-based pricing evaluations to inform strategic bidding decisions.
- Developed value engineering alternatives that increased project competitiveness and profitability through innovative cost solutions.
- Validate subcontractor and supplier quotations against project specifications and commercial requirements.
- Supervise and review estimation work completed by junior estimators to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Maintain updated cost databases, subcontractor pricing records, and market benchmarks.
Senior Civil Estimator / Cost Control Engineer
Amana Contracting & Steel Buildings UAE
2019.06 - 2023.12
- Managed complete estimation lifecycle for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects across UAE and GCC.
- Prepared detailed construction cost estimates covering labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, and indirect costs.
- Conducted technical and commercial evaluation of subcontractor quotations and supplier proposals.
- Coordinated bid submissions, tender clarifications, and procurement activities within strict deadlines.
- Developed project budgets, cost forecasts, variance analysis, and cost optimization strategies.
- Assisted project teams with commercial planning, procurement coordination, and financial reporting.
- Led value engineering exercises to achieve cost savings without compromising technical requirements.
- Conducted market research and maintained updated pricing databases for construction materials and subcontractors.
- Mentored junior estimators and supported estimation best practices across departments.
Quantity Surveyor / Procurement Engineer
Al Basti & Muktha L.L.C UAE
2017.01 - 2019.05
- Prepared BOQs, quantity take-offs, RFQs, and detailed project cost estimates.
- Managed procurement activities including vendor evaluation, bid comparison, and subcontractor negotiations.
Civil Estimator
Amana Contracting & Steel Buildings UAE
2015.05 - 2016.12
- Reviewed tender documents, drawings, BOQs, specifications, and contract conditions to determine complete project scope and estimation requirements.
- Performed quantity take-offs using drawings and estimation software such as Plan Swift, AutoCAD, and Excel.
- Coordinated with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations and conducted commercial bid evaluations.
- Prepared tender submissions, bid summaries, cost comparison sheets, and technical clarifications within project deadlines.
- Ensured compliance with project specifications, company standards, local authority regulations, and contractual requirements.
Civil Estimator
Amana Qatar Contracting QATAR
2008.08 - 2015.04
- Reviewed tender documents, drawings, BOQs, specifications, and contract conditions to determine complete project scope and estimation requirements.
- Performed quantity take-offs using drawings and estimation software such as Plan Swift, AutoCAD, and Excel.
- Coordinated with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations and conducted commercial bid evaluations.
- Prepared tender submissions, bid summaries, cost comparison sheets, and technical clarifications within project deadlines.
- Prepared comparative statements, bid summaries, and cost analysis reports for tender evaluation.
- Assisted senior estimation engineers in preparing detailed cost estimates for civil and infrastructure projects.
Billing Engineer
Bearys Group Bangalore, India
Bangalore
2001.01 - 2008.06
- Managed pre and post contract activities for construction projects, ensuring compliance and timely delivery of residential buildings, schools, and independent villas.
- Review & certify the contractor's monthly invoice.
- Preparing reconciliation statement / material wastage statement for supplied material.
- Co-ordination with contractor/ supplier at the time of concrete pouring.
- Performed effective coordination with subcontractor & labour contractor.
- Oversaw site activities for civil and finishing works, ensuring quality standards and adherence to project timelines.
- Assisted departments with various administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Bangalore University
IndiaSkills
- Proficient in estimating software
- Cost estimation tools
- Quantity Take-Off Software
- Value engineering
- AutoCAD
- Plan Swift
- Familiarity with building regulations
- Experience with procurement processes
- MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint)
Websites
Certification
- APC MRICS Candidate
- Workshop Training – CANDY Construction Software
KEY PROJECTS
- EMAAR Fuel Station – Dubai, Chilled Water Network – Dubai South, District Cooling Plant DCP-1 – Dubai, Multi-Story Warehouse – Jebel Ali, AWR Car Showroom & Service Center – RAK, G+M Floor Logistics Warehouse on Plot No. WK-3, Dubai South, Aramex
- Package 17 & 18 Villas and infrastructure for Tilan Al Furjan, Nakheel, Office Campus Student Housing (G+5) with 1,853 multi-sized, fully-furnished rooms, FIM, Proposed (B+G+1) floor shopping Mall, Al Mafraq Square Development., Proposed MRO Facility (B+G+M+2+R) for M/s Execujet ME Co. LLC at Dubai South, Proposed Office Building (2B+G+3+R Floors) for MIDIS Group, Doha, Qatar, Main Contract Works of Retail Hub Phase 1 for MAF Tial Al Ghaf Phase A LLC in Dubai, Proposed Warehouse Facility at Dubai Industrial City, Dubai, Vertical Farm for Emirates Crop One at Dubai South, Construction of Lulu Hypermarket, Dubai, Design & Construction of JFZA South Logistics Park, Jebel Ali, Dubai, Dubai Harbor Master Building, Dubai, UAE, Design & Build of Light Industrial Unit at Ras Abu Fontas Free Zone, Doha, Qatar, NUPCO - Medical Warehouse in Madinah – KSA, NUPCO - Medical Warehouse in Qassim – KSA
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Civil & Infrastructure Estimation
- Chilled Water Network Estimation
- Tender Evaluation & Bid Management
- Quantity Take-Off (QTO)
- BOQ & Technical Specification Analysis
- Cost Planning & Budgeting
- Risk & Opportunity Assessment
- Value Engineering
- Procurement Coordination
- Subcontractor & Supplier Evaluation
- Cost Control & Financial Analysis
- Commercial Bid Preparation
- Vendor Negotiation
- Contract Administration
- FIDIC Contract Conditions
- Design & Build Projects
- Estimation Team Leadership
- Cost Database Management
- Variation Order Evaluation
- Infrastructure Utilities Estimation
Timeline
Senior Estimation Engineer (Civil)
TTE Engineering LLC
2024.01 - 2026.06
Senior Civil Estimator / Cost Control Engineer
Amana Contracting & Steel Buildings UAE
2019.06 - 2023.12
Quantity Surveyor / Procurement Engineer
Al Basti & Muktha L.L.C UAE
2017.01 - 2019.05
Civil Estimator
Amana Contracting & Steel Buildings UAE
2015.05 - 2016.12
Civil Estimator
Amana Qatar Contracting QATAR
2008.08 - 2015.04
Billing Engineer
Bearys Group Bangalore, India
2001.01 - 2008.06
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Bangalore University