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Devan Narayanan

Lead Quantity Surveyor
Abu Dhabi
Devan Narayanan

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Summary

Results-driven Senior Quantity Surveyor with 16+ years managing pre- and post-contract costs on high-value civil, offshore, infrastructure and building projects across UAE, Oman, Kuwait and India. Expertise in preparing tender/contract documents (BOQ), feasibility studies, cost analysis, risk/value management, procurement strategy, monthly CVR reporting, cashflow forecasting, contractual advice, valuations and final accounts. Proven leader reporting to Directors/Heads of Projects, mentoring QS teams and delivering projects under budget through robust commercial control for PMC/contractor roles.

Overview

17
years of professional experience
1
Certification
2
Languages

Work History

NPCC SAIPEM JV (HAIL & GHASHA Phase-1)

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civil / Offshore
04.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Prepare tender/contract documents including detailed quantity take-offs from IFC drawings for groundwork, buildings, roads, piping, electrical and instrumentation works.
  • Lead post-contract cost control across construction phases, performing risk analysis, value management and monthly CVR reporting to ensure adherence to USD 4.1B budget.
  • Develop procurement strategies/schedules, conduct rate analysis and negotiate new subcontractor items, maintaining accurate cashflow forecasts for management review.
  • Value completed works, prepare client bills and provide contractual advice under FIDIC conditions, coordinating with site teams for smooth commercial operations.
  • Project Value: USD 4.1 Billion | Client: ADNOC
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify potential issues early on, allowing for proactive mitigation strategies.

Gulf Asia Engineering & Projects Pvt Ltd

Senior Quantity Surveyor
07.2024 - 04.2025

Job overview

  • Managed comprehensive BOQ preparation and client bill certification from IFC drawings across civil, building, roads, piping and electrical scopes for multiple projects.
  • Oversaw procurement schedules, BBS preparation, variation statements and non-tender items, ensuring timely follow-up on site instructions and technical queries.
  • Produced cost/value reports and cashflow monitoring at project level, supporting commercial strategy and fund flow adherence.
  • Clients: Tecnimont, ARAMCO, Samsung, L&T
  • Improved project cost management by overseeing the preparation and analysis of detailed cost estimates and budgets.
  • Generated cost and value reports to produce accurate information on cash flow.
  • Conducted feasibility studies to estimate materials, time, and labor costs.

Special Technical Services LLC

Senior Quantity Surveyor
12.2023 - 07.2024

Job overview

  • Managed quantity take-off, cost analysis and valuations for 600KM asphalt road maintenance, pipe supports, RC drains, cable trenches and testing (PWHT/RT/Hardness).
  • Coordinated procurement and supplier approvals for road signage/markings, ensuring accurate cost control and progress reporting to management.
  • Provided commercial risk responses and variation support, maintaining project budgets through robust measurement and stakeholder coordination.
  • Maintenance Integrity Contract (MIC) | Client: Petroleum Development Oman

Alliance Projects Pvt Ltd

Deputy Manager Quantity Surveyor
04.2023 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • Led QS for 4089-unit township (10.9 acres) using Mivan technology, including 130+ amenities, EV charging, 3400 KLD STP and luxury fit-outs.
  • Prepared cost plans, feasibility inputs and procurement strategies; performed risk/value management to control costs across towers and infrastructure.
  • Reported monthly CVR, cashflows and commercial progress to senior management, mentoring site QS teams.
  • Revaluation One Mivan Residential (8 Towers) | Client: Alliance Project Ltd
  • Improved team efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative management strategies.
  • Identified areas for improvement within the department, implementing strategic initiatives to address gaps in performance or resources.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.

Saipem & Essar JV

Senior Quantity Estimation Engineer
08.2019 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Supported tender evaluations and cost plans for 66 oil tanks, 38.5KM roads, 3 bridges, pipe supports and testing; assisted post-contract valuations/variations.
  • Contributed to procurement schedules and rate analysis for RC drains, cable trenches and refinery infrastructure.
  • Assisted client requirement studies and commercial risk analysis for feasibility phases.
  • Al-Zour Refinery Tankage (Package-4) | Project Value: USD 1.57 Billion | Client: KIPIC
  • Reduced estimation errors by conducting thorough reviews and revisions of project scopes and specifications.
  • Assisted in contract negotiations by providing accurate cost breakdowns and justification for proposed pricing structures.

Alliance Infrastructure Projects Pvt Ltd

Senior Quantity Surveyor
08.2018 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Managed QS for 716 luxury villas, EWS flats, clubhouse, roads and landscape works; prepared BOQs and variation assessments.
  • Supported cost control, valuations and procurement for plumbing/electrical fit outs.
  • Lower Fars Heavy Oil Development | Project Value: INR 180.5 Crores

NBTC

Senior Quantity Estimation Engineer
05.2017 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • Supported cost plans/budgets and tender evaluations for oil tanks, roads, substations and pipe supports.
  • Assisted post-contract cost control, valuations and variation assessments for structural/piping works.
  • Lower Fars Heavy Oil Development | Project Value: KWD 17.342 million | Client: Kuwait Oil Corp

Vascon Engineers Ltd

Senior Planning & Billing Engineer
05.2012 - 04.2017

Job overview

  • Supported cost plans, tender documents and bill certifications for 7 towers (G+7), hostels and hospital fit-outs (HVAC/plumbing/electrical).
  • Assisted procurement schedules and variation assessments for interiors, landscaping and infrastructure.
  • New Govt. Medical College & Hospital | Project Value: INR 330.2 Crores

Consolidated Construction Consortium Ltd

Junior Billing Engineer / DET Engineer
01.2009 - 01.2012

Job overview

  • Performed quantity take-offs, basic valuations and tender support for terminals, runways, parking and metro structures.
  • Projects: Chennai Airport (INR 1212 Cr), Bangalore Metro ITPL (INR 43 Cr)

Education

De Montfort University (DMU)
UK

Bachelor of Science from B.Sc Quantity Surveyor
04.2001

University Overview

Expecting 2026

IIISTR
Chennai

B.Tech from Civil Engineering
04.2001

University Overview

GPA: First Class, 70%

NICMAR Hyderabad
Hyderabad

Post-Graduate Certificate from Quantity Surveying & Construction Management
04.2001

University Overview

CPI: 6.30%

Pallavan Polytechnic Collage
Kanchipuram

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma from Civil Engineering
04.2001

University Overview

GPA: Honours, 92%

Skills

Tender/Contract Documents: BOQ preparation, feasibility studies, cost analysis (POMI/NRM/CESMM)

Cost Control: Risk identification/mitigation, value management, CVR reporting, budget forecasting

Procurement: Strategy/schedules, tender evaluation, rate analysis, subcontractor negotiations

Reporting: Cost/value reports, cashflow monitoring, progress updates to senior management

Certification

Professional Development: Pursuing CCCP/CCP; FIDIC trained; CostX advanced

Personal Details

Nationality: Indian | DOB: 07-03-1987 | Marital Status: Married | Notice Period: 1 Months Present CTC: USD 4,500 + Benefits | Expected: USD 5,500 + Food / Accommodation / Tickets (Maldives market) Declaration: Information true to the best of my knowledge. Place: | Date: 2026-03-27 | Signature: N. Devan Narayanan
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Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
  • Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civil / Offshore

NPCC SAIPEM JV (HAIL & GHASHA Phase-1)
04.2025 - Current

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Gulf Asia Engineering & Projects Pvt Ltd
07.2024 - 04.2025

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Special Technical Services LLC
12.2023 - 07.2024

Deputy Manager Quantity Surveyor

Alliance Projects Pvt Ltd
04.2023 - 12.2023

Senior Quantity Estimation Engineer

Saipem & Essar JV
08.2019 - 03.2023

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Alliance Infrastructure Projects Pvt Ltd
08.2018 - 08.2019

Senior Quantity Estimation Engineer

NBTC
05.2017 - 08.2018

Senior Planning & Billing Engineer

Vascon Engineers Ltd
05.2012 - 04.2017

Junior Billing Engineer / DET Engineer

Consolidated Construction Consortium Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2012

De Montfort University (DMU)

Bachelor of Science from B.Sc Quantity Surveyor
04.2001

IIISTR

B.Tech from Civil Engineering
04.2001

NICMAR Hyderabad

Post-Graduate Certificate from Quantity Surveying & Construction Management
04.2001

Pallavan Polytechnic Collage

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma from Civil Engineering
04.2001
Devan NarayananLead Quantity Surveyor