Shivaganesh Rao Besetty
Summary
Perceptive Estimator with 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.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Estimator
Symal
10.2021 - Current
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Used specialized software Expert and Bluebeam to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices for materials and services.
- Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
- Reviewed and updated cost databases to maintain access to most current and accurate information on costs and prices.
- Identified areas for cost saving to help increase profitability and lower client costs.
- Collaborated with other departments and contractors to access all necessary information and expertise to create comprehensive estimates.
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.
- Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
- Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.
- Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
- Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects.
- Assessed risks and uncertainties to identify potential challenges and prepare contingency plans.
Estimator
Bild Group
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices for materials and services.
- Identified areas for cost saving to help increase profitability and lower client costs.
- Collaborated with other departments and contractors to access all necessary information and expertise to create comprehensive estimates.
- Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.
- Prepared bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business.
- Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
- Developed and maintained database of cost information to use most up-to-date and relevant data in estimates.
Estimating Manager
Landscape Plus
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Manage and lead a team of 6 Estimators including reviewing their tenders before submission
- Used specialized software like Benchmark to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Identified potential risks and challenges to project cost and timeline to adjust estimates accordingly.
- Reviewed and updated cost databases to maintain access to most current and accurate information on costs and prices.
- Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.
- Assessed risks and uncertainties to identify potential challenges and prepare contingency plans.
- Researched construction cost trends to stay up-to-date with industry developments and changes.
- Determined budgets for prospective projects to plan for future expenditures and utilize resources wisely.
- Engage with clients and stakeholders to meet their project expectations
- Liaise with projects team, clients, subcontractors, and architects as required to ensure effective outcome is achieved.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
Estimator
Landscape Plus
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Prepare tender submission for projects using CostX, MS Excel and Benchmark
- Review Junior estimators work and manage their workload
- Liaise with builders, clients, architects, and sub-contractors to meet project requirements.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices for materials and services.
- Reviewed and updated cost databases to maintain access to most current and accurate information on costs and prices.
- Collaborated with other departments and contractors to access all necessary information and expertise to create comprehensive estimates.
- Prepared bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business.
- Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
- Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects.
- Utilized cost-estimating software to streamline estimating processes and produce accurate and reliable estimates.
Estimator
Melbourne Landscape Co
10.2016 - 02.2018
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices for materials and services.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Liaise with builders, clients, architects, and sub-contractors to meet project requirements
- Identified areas for cost saving to help increase profitability and lower client costs.
Education
Master of Science - Construction Management
Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn, VIC11.2015
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) -
Anna University, Chennai, India
06.2013
Skills
- Effective communication and negotiation
- First principles estimating
- Leadership
- Positive attitude
- Estimate Preparation
- Presentation Development
- Vendor Relationships
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- Construction Cost Estimates
- Scope Development
- Vendor Selection
- Expert Software Expertise
- Bluebeam expertise
- MS office suite
- Infrastructure Costs Monitoring
- Cost Estimation
- Customer Relationship Management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
- Achieved company's target estimating goal by introducing Benchmark software for estimating tasks.
- Achieved company's target estimating goal by introducing CRM software to track pre award tenders and live projects life cycle.
- Achieved business growth target by introducing outsourcing specific tasks and streamlining the estimating process for ease of tender evaluation.
- Collaborated with team of 12 people in the development of Greenlines project for City Of Melbourne.
Career Goal
- Short-term goals: Gain necessary experience, knowledge and learnings with mid-level positions
- Long-term goal: Use acquired knowledge from short term goals to advance into a leadership position
Software Skillset
- MS Office suite
- Expert Estimating software
- Benchmark estimating software
- COSTX
- Bluebeam
Hobbies and Interests
- Spending time with family
- Cricket
- Movies
- Reading about management and construction
Certification
- Advanced Expert Estimation Training - Pronamics
- Excel Advanced Level 1 training - Blankpage
- Care Factor Safety Program - GYST Consulting
- Professional Engineer
Hobbies
- Travelling with family: Gives us joy and keeps us close
- Cricket: I love playing and watching the game
- Movies: A perfect family entertainer
Languages
English
Hindi
Tamil
Telugu
Timeline
Estimator
Symal
10.2021 - Current
Estimator
Bild Group
09.2020 - 10.2021
Estimating Manager
Landscape Plus
01.2019 - 09.2020
Estimator
Landscape Plus
03.2018 - 01.2019
Estimator
Melbourne Landscape Co
10.2016 - 02.2018
Master of Science - Construction Management
Swinburne University of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) -
Anna University, Chennai, India
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