Geshma Roy
Watford,Hertfordshire
Summary
Seasoned Estimator with a decade's expertise in construction estimation, specializing in securing supplier bids and adept price negotiation. Proficient in MS Office and specialized cost estimation software, demonstrating strong problem-solving and communication skills. Capable of precisely computing cost estimates for materials, labour, equipment, and production across projects of various scales. Possesses superior acumen in cost analysis and business operations, fostering strong customer relationships for both private and public construction endeavours. Profound experience in comprehensive civil project management from initiation to completion while serving as a Site Engineer, ensuring adept control over project delivery, cost, and quality. Skilled in broad-level management, proficiently handling administration and task delegation to junior staff based on project priorities. Achieved success through conscientiousness, fostering collaborative work environments, and maintaining a keen focus on project objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Estimator
Confident Group Builders
Ernakulam
12.2016 - 08.2022
- Enabled positive tender outcomes by building and maintaining effective and genuine client and supplier relationships
- Prepared detailed analytical estimates from first principles, ensuring 100% on-time delivery
- Prepared comprehensive Bill of Quantities for high-rise buildings and villas, detailing precise estimates for materials, labour, and equipment required for construction
- Produced and analysed subcontractor comparisons to accurately determine suitability for the project
- Done Timberwork estimates for door and window frames
- Determined the cost of timber material based on the quantity required and current market prices
- Estimated the number of temporary timber structures such as scaffolding materials during construction
- Estimated the quantity of shuttering material for beams, slabs and columns.
- Formulated cost estimate reports to submit to clients for approval.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Calculated labour, material and duration costs to determine amounts needed for projects.
- Conferred with bid manager and team to decide bidding for projects.
- Analysed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Interpreted blueprints and proposals to compute costs for projects.
- Created budgets and managed construction of various projects to determine costs and expenses.
Quantity Surveyor
Asian Developers
Ernakulam
03.2016 - 11.2016
- Identified and reported suspicious behaviour to security personnel as appropriate
- Compared estimates for affordability against business plans to make swift, cost-effective decisions informed by the project team
- Supported commercial evaluation and negotiation of tenders through comparisons and analysis to achieve swift results.
- Generated purchase orders for construction materials, ensuring precise procurement and supply chain management within project parameters
Estimation Engineer
Southern Investments
Ernakulam
02.2013 - 02.2016
- Prepared and presented technical documentation such as Civil Construction work and maintenance work
- Tracked actual construction costs relative to cost budget, regularly.
- Prepared preliminary project cost estimations at the conceptual stage to guide decision-making.
- Attended site visits to aid contract processes and confirm correct installation.
- Negotiated pricing and procured raw materials, minimising excess spending.
- Maintained records of raw materials, drawings and purchase orders for reference purposes.
- Assessed applications, valuations and cost reconciliations and drafted reports with findings.
- Conducted detailed rate analysis for construction projects, ensuring accurate cost estimation and efficient resource allocation
Site Engineer
Cherian Varkey Constructions Company (P) Ltd
Ernakulam
09.2011 - 01.2013
- Surveyed, graded and levelled construction sites within assigned time frames
- Updated engineering calculations and designs to effectively deliver project goals
- Analyzed survey reports, blueprints and geologic data to effectively plan construction projects.
- Documented daily progress, incidents and issue resolutions for accurate site records.
- Checked technical drawings for adherence to standards, and maintaining operational compliance.
- Developed precise bar bending schedules for heavy precast marine construction, optimizing reinforcement detailing and ensuring structural integrity.
Education
MBA - Finance
University of Hertfordshire
United kingdom 09.2022 - 10.2023
B-Tech - Civil
Government Engineering College
India 06.2007 - 06.2011
Skills
- Tender strategy development
- Tender documentation knowledge
- Risks and opportunity assessment
- Sub-trade and material inquiries
- Value engineering
- Construction management
- Calculating cost factors
- Project estimation and bidding
- Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
- Quantity Surveying
- Math
- Blueprint and schematic reading
- Project budgeting
- Building and construction
- New construction and renovation
- Residential construction
- Communication
- Client Relationships
- Problem Solving
- Lateral thinking
- Team negotiation
- Landscaping
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
MBA - Finance
University of Hertfordshire
09.2022 - 10.2023
Senior Estimator
Confident Group Builders
12.2016 - 08.2022
Quantity Surveyor
Asian Developers
03.2016 - 11.2016
Estimation Engineer
Southern Investments
02.2013 - 02.2016
Site Engineer
Cherian Varkey Constructions Company (P) Ltd
09.2011 - 01.2013
B-Tech - Civil
Government Engineering College
06.2007 - 06.2011
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