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Subin Kurian Thomas

Berwick,VIC

Summary

Dynamic Cost Engineer/Quantity Surveyor (Pre and Post contract) with extensive experience in cost analysis, budgeting and project management across diverse sectors. Professional with strong analytical skills and knack for optimizing project costs. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teams and adapt to project needs, ensuring timely and budget-conscious results. SDependable, flexible, and results-driven, ready to contribute to organizational success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Cost Engineer

Egis Group
12.2020 - 03.2024
  • Assessed contract documents to mitigate financial risks and ensure compliance with contractual terms.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to drive continuous improvement in cost management practices.
  • Established strong relationships with vendors, negotiating competitive prices without compromising quality or delivery schedules.
  • Prepared detailed bid packages that accurately reflected the scope of work required while remaining competitive in pricing strategies.
  • Reviewed and approved invoices and payments, verifying accuracy of expenses.
  • Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.
  • Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects.
  • Managed subcontractor relationships by setting clear expectations, maintaining open communication channels, and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Assisted in dispute resolutions between clients and contractors by providing expert advice on contractual obligations and industry best practices.
  • Preparation of contracts and related change orders in accordance with specifications, drawings.
  • Prepared budgets and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business.
  • Preparation of interim payment certificates/final accounts
  • Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.

Project Engineer

Gateway Interiors
02.2020 - 07.2020
  • Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
  • Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Ensured quality control for all aspects of the project, reducing defects and rework.
  • Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
  • Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.

Estimation Engineer (Pre-Contract)

Code Contracting Company LLC
11.2014 - 04.2019
  • Refined internal estimating processes over time through continuous evaluation and improvement initiatives.
  • Compared quotes against requests for quotations to identify gaps.
  • Reduced estimation errors by conducting thorough reviews and revisions of project scopes and specifications.
  • Enhanced communication with clients and vendors by creating detailed project proposals and bid documents.
  • Facilitated smooth handoffs between engineering departments by clearly communicating the assumptions made during the estimation process.
  • Followed up with vendors to drive complete and compliant quotes for proposal or provide clear exceptions to spec.

Quantity Surveyor

Heera Constructions Private Limited
05.2012 - 02.2013
  • Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
  • Improved project profitability by effectively estimating costs and negotiating contracts with suppliers.
  • Managed subcontractor relationships by setting clear expectations, maintaining open communication channels, and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.
  • Enhanced communication between project teams by implementing standardized reporting procedures for all parties involved.


Quality Control Engineer

Ray Engineering Limited
03.2011 - 12.2011

Conducted final inspection with owner’s representative prior to concrete pouring and other activities that requires step by step inspection as per inspection and testing procedures.

  • Rendered monitoring and surveillance on site to control the quality of work being implemented.
  • Day-to-day management of the site,including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any sub-contractors.
  • Preparing daily reports and montoring site progress

Education

Bachelor in Engineering - Civil Engineering

Kerala University
Kerala, India
10-2011

Skills

  • Cost control
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Project Management
  • Problem solving skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Budget development
  • Change order management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Excellent communication

Accomplishments

  • Project Management Professional (PMP), 2021-2027, Credential ID:-2999961
  • Professional Member of Engineers Australia (MIEAust) -EA ID: 6189650

System Knowledge

  • AutoCAD
  • PlanSwift
  • CCS Candy
  • SAP ERP
  • MS Office

Timeline

Cost Engineer

Egis Group
12.2020 - 03.2024

Project Engineer

Gateway Interiors
02.2020 - 07.2020

Estimation Engineer (Pre-Contract)

Code Contracting Company LLC
11.2014 - 04.2019

Quantity Surveyor

Heera Constructions Private Limited
05.2012 - 02.2013

Quality Control Engineer

Ray Engineering Limited
03.2011 - 12.2011

Bachelor in Engineering - Civil Engineering

Kerala University
Subin Kurian Thomas