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SHIVAKUMAR PAREPALLY

SHIVAKUMAR PAREPALLY

DUBAI,AE

Summary

Senior Quantity Surveyor & Cost Control Engineer | MRICS Aspirant


Organized Senior Quantity Surveyor having experience of 11 years possessing in-depth knowledge of Estimation, Contracts, and cost analysis across construction lifecycles. Prepares project estimates, tracks and analyzes project costs, and evaluates proposal specifications practical, highly skilled individual demonstrating out-of-the-box thinking. Optimizes cost-effective operations and improves safety by scrutinizing existing practices. Builds productive relationships through good communication to aid project progress. Learns quickly and works flexibly for adaptable team support. Communicate effectively with the clients/contractors/subcontractors/suppliers in all aspects.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work history

SQS - Commercial & Contracts Engineer

Al Ashram Contracting LLC
Dubai, UAE
06.2023 - Current
  • Analyzed commercial progress of projects, regularly reporting findings to senior management team for 3 projects.
  • Monitored, tracked, and analyzed planned and actual costs throughout development of projects to effectively manage allocated budgets.
  • Handling Residential
  • Oversaw subcontract procurement from initial tender inquiry preparation through to order placement.
  • Addressed post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
  • Maintained budget adherence with strict commercial and contract management.
  • Drafted and presented forecasting of costs, risks, and financial implications.
  • Managed client relationships and requirements in contractual level.
  • Negotiated, administered, and finalized supply chain contracts.
  • Worked closely with legal department ensuring company's regulatory compliance during all stages of contract lifecycle.
  • Negotiated contracts for beneficial outcomes in favour of the organisation.

Quantity surveyor & Contracts Engineer

Al Hamad Building Contracting LLC
Dubai
05.2021 - 06.2023
  • As a Senior Quantity Surveyor working for a 1.2 Billion Mixed use development project in Sharjah.
  • Prepared and presented detailed initial budgets and cost plans in the project planning stage.
  • Managed procurement, valuation, variations & Claims, Client Billing, Contractual, Drafting of agreements, correspondence, and addressing commercial issues.
  • Consistently satisfied clients' needs and produced margins above expectations on large-scale Mixed-use projects.
  • Monitored, tracked, and analyzed planned and actual costs throughout the development of projects to effectively manage allocated budgets.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to verify project viability and improve cost-effectiveness.
  • Addressed post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
  • Maximized commercial results and profit margins for allocated projects.
  • Measured, certified, and approved sub-contractor interim valuations.
  • Produced and presented final cost plans and procurement reports.
  • Maintained budget adherence with strict commercial and contract management.

Quantity Surveyor - Commercial

Sobha Engineering & Contracting LLC
Dubai
09.2018 - 05.2021
  • I handled all the commercials related to the project including commercial agreements, variations, EOT, Interim payments, procurement, subcontract management, Budget preparation, and preparation of commercial reports
  • Preparation of Zero Budget and ensuring the completion within the budget
  • Preparation of technical & commercial comparison statements, Negotiation,and finalization of various procurement packages within the zero budget (Ex:Facade, landscape, MEP works, Glazing, various civil works, etc.,)3
  • Preparation of subcontract agreements ensuring the detailed scope of works,payment terms, insurance, and warranty/guarantees
  • Submission of value Engineering proposals for the client's approval and ensuring the margins are maintained in each package
  • Preparation of various commercial reports (Cash flow statements,reconciliation statements, Cost to Control statements, etc.,)
  • Submission of Interim payment applications, variations, prolongation cost,and Extension of time within the stipulated time and agreeing with the values after successful workshop meetings.
  • Drafting commercial letters to the Engineer/the Employer/the subcontractors.

Quantity Surveyor

ETA Ascon
Dubai, UAE
08.2016 - 09.2018
  • I worked as an Estimation Engineer and my responsibilities were to take off quantities, costing of the project, prepare RFI, submission of Variations, and tenders
  • Prepared preliminary project cost estimations at the conceptual stage to guide decision-making.
  • Liaised with clients to determine the scope of work and requirements, providing cost estimates and quotation details.
  • Organized bid and contract reviews and flagged changes to contractual documents for action.
  • Detailed quantity take-off and costing of various activities2
  • Review of tender packages, conditions of contracts, and floating of inquiries
  • Preparation of RFI and response to PTC
  • Successful submission of tenders as per the tender invitations.

Junior Engineer

TNR Constructions India Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
12.2013 - 02.2015
  • Initiated career as a junior Engineer in the Construction of Residential building.
  • My responsibilities are to ensure construction as per the structural and architectural drawings, coordinate with the client, preparation of commercial reports, and subcontract management.
  • Reviewed construction plans and financial projections, verifying project scope accuracy and feasibility.
  • Completed projects on time and within budget by collaborating with contractors, architects, and public authorities.
  • Communicated with clients and client representatives, attending regular meetings to update on progress.

Education

Post Graduation - Quantity Survey and Contract Management

NICMAR
Hyderabad, India
2015 - 2016

B.Tech - Civil Engineering

Vardhaman College of Engineering
Hyderabad, India
2009 - 2013

Skills

  • Quantity Takeoff & Rate Analysis
  • Client & Subcontract Management
  • Residential & Infrastructure projects handling
  • MIS Reports & Cash flow forecasting
  • Contract Administration
  • EOT, Variations, and Claims
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Change management & Value Engineering
  • Procurement and Negotiations
  • Cost management & Reconciliations
  • Productivity Reports analysis
  • Contract Agreements (LOI/LOA/SCA)
  • Auto CAD & Plan swift
  • SAP, Xpedeon & ERP

Additional Information

  • I hereby declare that the details mentioned above are true to the best of my knowledge.

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Upper intermediate
Telugu
Native
Tamil
Elementary

Personal Details

Date of Birth: 20-Aug-1992


Marital Status: Married


Address: Dubai

Reports

QS/COST CONTROL

  • Budget Cost Vs Actual Cost (Job Cost Reports)
  • MIS Reports - Earned Value analysis, Material Reconciliation statements & Monthly productivity Manpower
  • Variation statements
  • Cash flow reports and commercial status of the project

CLIENT/CONSULTANT

  • Presentation for the commercial status of the project
  • Submission of Monthly statements.
  • Cash flow forecast reports
  • Variation reports



Strengths

  • Teamwork
  • Effective Communication
  • Confident & Punctual
  • Hardworking & Self-motivated
  • The continuous process of learning & Focus on the requirements of the Demand
  • Practical, logical, and more accurate




Projects Handled

Ellington House 1 & 2 (G+P+10/12 - 2Buildings) @ Dubai Hills | 240 Million


Construction of Mixed-use development Al Mamsha (B+G+5/7/9 Floors - 33 Buildings) @ Sharjah | 1.2 Billion


Rochester Institute of Technology @ Dubai Silicon Oasis | 169 Million


Acacia (2B+G+10 Floors - 3 Towers) @ Dubai Hills | 540 Million


Bluewater Island @ Dubai | 40 Million





Career Summary

  • Quantity Surveyor with experience in project planning and implementation, cost control and analysis, project procurement and management, Qty take off, Budget preparation and Tracking, Claims & Variations, MIS reports, EOT Claims and Prolongation cost, Contract management, and preparation of contract documents.


  • Experienced in managing Mixed-use development, Residential, Educational, high-rise building projects, and Infrastructure works.


  • Knowledge of International standards - FIDIC, POMI, SMM7, CESMM3.

Timeline

SQS - Commercial & Contracts Engineer

Al Ashram Contracting LLC
06.2023 - Current

Quantity surveyor & Contracts Engineer

Al Hamad Building Contracting LLC
05.2021 - 06.2023

Quantity Surveyor - Commercial

Sobha Engineering & Contracting LLC
09.2018 - 05.2021

Quantity Surveyor

ETA Ascon
08.2016 - 09.2018

Junior Engineer

TNR Constructions India Pvt Ltd
12.2013 - 02.2015

Post Graduation - Quantity Survey and Contract Management

NICMAR
2015 - 2016

B.Tech - Civil Engineering

Vardhaman College of Engineering
2009 - 2013
SHIVAKUMAR PAREPALLY