SANTHOSH KUMAR

[email protected] +973-39777078 / 32058362 Manama, Bahrain

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A highly skilled and experienced Senior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor with over 20 years of professional experience, including 16 years in Bahrain. Proven expertise in quantity surveying, cost estimation (Using CCS Candy), and project management. Adept at analyzing tender documents, preparing BOQs, and negotiating with subcontractors to ensure cost-effective project execution. Strong leadership skills with the ability to work effectively in multicultural environments.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Estimator
05/2015 - Present
Almoayed Contracting W.L.L., Bahrain
Review and analyze incoming tender documents, coordinate with management for strategic planning
Register and monitor all tenders throughout the bidding lifecycle
Develop tender schedules and facilitate team discussions to ensure clarity and alignment
Conduct feasibility studies, budget estimations, SWOT analysis, and tender appraisals
Arrange necessary pre-submission requirements such as bonds and insurance
Oversee preparation of detailed BOQs, tender queries, and clarifications
Participate in site visits and pre-tender meetings to gather project-specific insights
Identify and engage suitable subcontractors and vendors; issue RFQs and obtain competitive quotations
Conduct technical and commercial evaluations of quotations to ensure compliance and cost-effectiveness
Incorporate addenda and clarifications into tender documentation and adjust pricing accordingly
Coordinate with internal departments to gather necessary inputs for tendering
Prepare BOQs using Candy software and initiate pricing based on updated market rates
Review specifications, drawings, and standards to ensure accurate take-offs and pricing
Develop preliminary construction methods and programs in collaboration with the project team
Evaluate scope of work, specifications, and vendor pricing; propose qualifications, alternatives, and value engineering options
Finalize tender cost considering all resources and subcontractor inputs
Refine and validate costing to ensure full compliance with tender requirements
Prepare technical and commercial highlights and organize submission documents
Finalize pricing discussions with management and prepare executive summaries
Ensure timely submission of all tender documents and maintain proper records
Assist in pre-qualification submissions and pre-award presentations
Support joint venture tenders and coordinate with JV partners
Maintain and update cost libraries, rate analysis, and productivity data for future tenders
Analyze tender results and present findings to management
Respond to post-tender queries and clarifications
Revise submitted prices based on client feedback and internal discussions
Assist in negotiations and finalization of winning bids
Prepare job cost estimates (JCE) for awarded projects
Verify Letters of Intent (LoI) or Letters of Award (LoA) prior to acceptance
Compile and forward complete sets of tender and post-tender documents to the post-contract team
Review contract documents for compliance before signing
Safeguard all tendered and awarded documents for future reference
Support the post-contract team in preparing execution budgets
Resolve discrepancies between estimated and execution budgets in coordination with management
Share relevant project execution data as needed
Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors
Gather market intelligence and pricing trends to support future tendering strategies

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