RADHA SRINIVAS PRANEETH PENTAPATI
Production Engineer
Noble Park
Summary
Professional Estimator with strong problem-solving and communication abilities. Proficient in material cost estimate software and Microsoft Office. Talented in computing cost estimates for materials, labor, equipment, and production activities for small- and large-scale projects of Heat Ventilation and Air Conditioning control systems. Perceptive HVAC-Estimator offering four years of experience in developing and managing project estimates by coordinating with colleagues and clients. Successful in devising bid proposals in line with client specifications and objectives through clear communication and attention to detail. Driven to minimize costs by continually comparing project costs to estimates and coordinating with leaders on cost-cutting methods. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Volunteer
KL University
- Involved in activities in development of Contraptions for VR1 forever charitable Trust
Executive Trainee
STERLING & WILSON Pvt Ltd
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Analyzed and interpreted construction designs and specifications created in AutoCAD
- Supervised and monitored daily tasks of HVAC subcontractors
- Prepared site reports and organized subcontractor invoices, codes documentation and schematics.
Estimator
Shapeair
10.2022 - Current
- Responsible for cost estimation at tender stage and validate technical specifications of the projects.
- Quantity take-offs for all projects by studying the tender drawings and shop-floor drawings.
- Analyzing the technical drawings of the project and address according to the client requirements.
- Liaising with Draftsmen, consultants, and architects on HVAC product design with efficient knowledge in engineering design using CAMDUCT, AutoCAD.
- Used specialized software Bluebeam for take-offs to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Utilized cost-estimating software SAMMS to streamline estimating processes and produce accurate and reliable estimates.
- Identified areas for cost saving to help increase profitability and lower client costs.
- Assessed risks and uncertainties to identify potential challenges and prepare contingency plans.
- Increased project accuracy by diligently reviewing specifications, drawings, and other documentation.
Sales Engineer (HVAC)
VK Building Services Pvt Ltd
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Prepared cost estimates and bid documents by studying customer RFPs and consulting with project managers.
- Delivered technical sales presentations to prospects and presented benefits and value of products.
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Identified sales opportunities by assessing environment and devising and implementing winning strategy.
- Contributes to sales engineering effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues and recommending courses of action
- Floating enquiries to vendors / Subcontractors, follow-ups with suppliers / subcontractors for getting proper quotations as per tender specifications and price negotiations.
- Preparing technical/commercial comparison of all vendors offers on each, project basis.
- Preparing estimate with all vendor comparisons.
- Preparation and submission of techno-commercial offers by listing down all technical deviations as compared to tender specifications with justification, within due date
- Quantity take-offs for all projects wherever tender drawings are available
- Preparation of presentation for all projects awarded to organization with detailed project schedule in MSP (Microsoft Project).
- Used effective data analysis and sales strategies to increase win prospect buy-in and demonstrate system benefits.
- Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks and limitations.
- Mastered sales fundamentals, client relationship strategy and financial modeling.
- Calculated correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors and vendors.
- Delivered comprehensive bid proposals for Heat Ventilation and Air-
- Conditioning projects and gained client approval on costs.
- Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Reviewed and updated cost databases to maintain access to most current and accurate information on costs and prices.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
- Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.
- Researched construction cost trends to stay up-to-date with industry developments and changes.
- Prepared bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business.
Graduate Engineer Trainee (HVAC)
ETA Engineering Pvt Ltd
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Developed detailed requests for estimates used to kick off proposals
- Worked collaboratively with departments to increase success with bid opportunities and supported internal initiatives to improve value proposition
- Understood strategic direction set by senior management, optimized use of business development funds and drove compliance with corporate sales processes
- Mastered sales fundamentals, client relationship strategy and financial modeling
- Attending Pre-bid meetings organized by clients and consultants for Techno-Commercial clarifications.
- Preparing estimates with applicable taxes (GST) including all Bill of Quantities.
- Optimizing cost with Project Management Cost, margins and additional contingencies.
- Finalizing the Job Cost Analysis & Job Transmittal Sheet of the project as per the ISO standards
- Handing over the project to planning team by conducting kick-off meeting and explaining the criticality of the project for futuristic execution of project.
- Making ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) entry of the project to enable different departments of the organization to work on the same line.
- Liaising all the vendors and dealers to know the developments in the industry and to become successful in getting desired price and quotations in time.
Volunteer and Member
Department of Mechanical Engineers
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Volunteered SAMYAK Techno management Student branch, KL University
- India for conducting technical events and seminars.
Education
Master of Management - Project Management
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC 02.2019 - Mar 2021
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
KL University
Guntur,India 06.2009 - 06.2013
Skills
Bluebeam
undefinedAccomplishments
- Used analytical skills to train and gather business requirements from engineersworking
- Worked with multinational Project Management Consultancies andcommercial real estate firms like CBRE (CB Richard Ellis), C&W (Cushman &
- Wakefield) & JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) as a project bidder along with clientslike Amazon, Google, and Novartis.
Timeline
Estimator
Shapeair
10.2022 - Current
Master of Management - Project Management
La Trobe University
02.2019 - Mar 2021
Sales Engineer (HVAC)
VK Building Services Pvt Ltd
06.2016 - 07.2018
Executive Trainee
STERLING & WILSON Pvt Ltd
09.2015 - 05.2016
Graduate Engineer Trainee (HVAC)
ETA Engineering Pvt Ltd
01.2014 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
KL University
06.2009 - 06.2013
Volunteer and Member
Department of Mechanical Engineers
01.2009 - 01.2013
Volunteer
KL University
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