Ravinath Palapu

Dynamic estimator with extensive experience in cost estimation for diverse construction projects. Proven ability to deliver accurate material and labor cost reports, contributing to project efficiency and budget management. Strong relationships with contractors and vendors enhance collaboration and project success. Committed to continuous learning and innovation in alignment with organizational goals.

• Square Take-off Software, Performed detailed quantity take-offs for construction projects using Square Take-off software based on architectural and structural drawings. Prepare accurate cost estimates covering materials, Labor, and subcontract works. Developed Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and cost breakdowns to support budgeting, tendering, and client approvals. Analysed drawings to identify scope, measurement accuracy, and potential cost variations before execution. Conducted rate analysis and updated material prices to ensure estimates aligned with current market rates. Assisted in cost control and budget tracking by comparing estimated quantities with actual site consumption. Coordinated with engineers, contractors, and site teams to clarify quantities, specifications, and construction methods. Maintained organized estimation records and take-off reports for audit and future reference.
• BuilderTrend Software, Creating a profile for new client’s and providing training to navigate through the system for effective usage. Helping clients to complete their selections/ custom choices to the house and reviewing them. Estimating cost for any variations for client’s approval. Project management by reviewing schedules, orders and project progress. Rising RFI’s or responding to RFI’s as raised during construction.
• Revit 3D, Proficient in 3D modelling of architectural plans in Revit. Drafting, modifying and visualising capacity using AutoDest Revit. Ability to apply the drawing knowledge in Quantity surveying.
• MS-OFFICE, Proficient user of all MS-OFFICE software’s. More than 5 years of experience in using MS-WORD AND MS-Excel.
• Construction Induction Card (White Card), This allows me to work in construction sites. Trained to work safely in construction sites and approved by work safe Australia.
• Databuild Software, Effectively using Databuild estimating software to produce project overall cost & BOQ’s. Preparing orders, releasing Purchase orders and reviewing against budget to check project performance. Timely updating any price increases as notified by sub-contractors to produce up to date Budgets.

• Designing of Artificial Ground Water Recharging Pit, CMR group of institutions, Carried out a literature review with the study of the works published on rainwater harvesting and learned about the aquifer., Identified the materials and data required for the design of the recharge pit., Executed all the necessary calculations with the computation of discharge, rainfall intensity, and many other parameters for the design of the recharge pit., Performed the leveling survey of selected ground and made a contour map., Determined the specifications needed for the construction of the pit.
• Determination of Strength of Soil Subgrade in Road Pavement, CMR group of institutions, Gathered the information on the project with the use of the articles for reference., Executed the particle size distribution test on the soil sample along with the determination of the plasticity index., Executed modified proctor test with the use of the 2.5kg rammer and following the standard procedure., Executed the CBR test on the sample by varying the soaking period., Analysed all the outcomes CBR test through the preparation of graphs.

Engineers Australia Accreditation for Civil Engineering.

AIQS accreditation for Quantity Surveyor.

Full Australian Driving Licence.