RAMAN RENGASAMY
Quantity Surveyor/Estimator
Bathgate
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with a proven track record in construction estimating, particularly within plumbing and piping disciplines. Proficient in interpreting and explaining plans, studying job specifications, and evaluating construction methods to determine cost-effectiveness. Skilled in coordinating the efforts of estimating teams and maintaining high standards for quantity takeoff and discipline estimating services. Committed to assisting in the analysis of projects, comparison of estimates, and fulfillment of departmental commitments. Seeking to leverage extensive experience in estimating piping and plumbing work, along with a strong understanding of plumbing systems design and engineering, to contribute effectively to a forward-thinking organization.
Highly motivated and goal-oriented young professional committed to pursuing a long-term career in estimation & tendering department as a Mechanical Estimator with 7+ years’ experience and in projects as a Site Engineer with 6+ year experience demonstrated within the Oil and Gas contracting company.I have knowledge in engineering /piping/equipment /fabrication/blasting/coating/painting inspection tracking systems. Welding in the construction of refineries, power, petrochemical, fertilizer, water distillations plant, pipeline, and other facilities related to the transportation of oil and gas projects. As a bright ambitious person, I enjoy working in a fast paced, highly motivating position where I can assist others while challenging and expanding my knowledge and understanding of the task at hand. I am seeking a position that will utilize my skills and offer the chance for advancement as well as allow me the opportunity to gain additional skills and experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cost Estimator
Petroineos Manufacturing Scotland
Grangemouth, Scotland
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Prepare Total Installed Cost (TIC) estimates with a high degree of accuracy for complex engineering projects
- Collect, analyze, and review data relevant to schemes proposed by Asset Engineers, Development Engineers, and Project Managers to create Order of Magnitude (OOM) estimates for inclusion in asset business plans
- Collaborate with Project/TAR Managers and Lead Engineers to establish the outline Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), ensuring that estimates align with project implementation and timelines
- Review and benchmark man-hour estimates prepared by in-house design contractors, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with industry standards
- Provide specialist advice and expert input during tender evaluations, assisting in the selection of subcontractors and vendors
- Perform estimating checks for Project/TAR Managers and Lead Engineers on subcontract quotes for additional works, site variations, and changes in project scope
- Maintain a thorough understanding of market conditions and rates, anticipating fluctuations and adjusting estimates accordingly
- Lead the Continuous Improvement process by analyzing project out-turn costs versus initial estimates, identifying trends, and recommending areas for improvement
- Review and endorse estimates prepared by onsite construction contractors to ensure the accuracy and quality of submitted information
- Provide ad-hoc estimating expertise as required to support project teams in decision-making and budgeting
- Develop and implement standardized estimating procedures and practices within the refinery to improve the accuracy and consistency of cost estimates.
- Constructed budgets and estimates ranging from 2 Millions GPB to 6 Millions GPB for Civil and Mechanical projects..
Estimator
A Tech Heating Limited
Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Build up tender price from first principles based on the scope of works, plans, specification, programme
- Establish a price range for the scope of work in conjunction with Operations and Engineering Design
- Based on Clients budget constraints for any specific project, carrying out Value engineering studies
- Measuring & ‘Quantity Take-Off’ from drawings
- Prepared bid schedule and other document
- Review of Supplier and Subcontractor Quotations
- Making Pre-Qualification documents, both standards as well project specific questionnaires
- Issued complete set of bid document to the suppliers and subcontractors
- Analyzed and valued quotation from the subcontractors and suppliers
- Review Bill of Materials with Design Department
- Producing Bills of Quantities
- Supporting documents Preparation for tender requirements
- Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction supervision to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
- Estimate the cost of project risks and opportunities, with help from the Senior Estimator or Estimating Manager
- Budget preparation for awarded projects
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Mentored junior estimators in company processes and best practices, increasing the team''s overall effectiveness.
- Reviewed completed projects'' actual costs compared against estimates as part of a continuous improvement process, refining future estimates based on lessons learned.
Quantity Surveyor / Estimation Engineer – Piping, Plumbing & Fire Fighting, HVAC
Nesma&Partners. Cont. Co. Ltd.
08.2014 - 08.2021
- Interpret and explain plans
- Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods
- Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans
- Coordinate the work of the estimating team
- Maintain Lauren standards and resources for quantity takeoff and discipline estimating services
- Assist the Manager of Estimating with analysis of projects, comparison of estimates, and compilation of information
- Help fulfill commitments of the Estimating Department
- Ensure standards, policies and procedures are used for estimating
- Prepare and submit budget estimates
- Prepared cost estimates for plumbing and piping work including labor, material, equipment, subcontractors, and other direct costs
- Reviewed plans and specifications to determine scope of work
- Surveyed quantity and took-off material
- Executed conceptual estimating in support of budget proposals
- Assisted sales initiatives, including interviews and presentations
- Developed value engineering options with recommendations based on cost, engineering, equality, and availability of material
- Extensive experience in estimating piping, plumbing, Hydronic systems in commercial industries
- Strong knowledge of the plumbing industry
- Good understanding of Plumbing systems, design and engineering
- Analyze project specifications, drawings, and blueprints to determine the scope of work and materials required for HVAC projects
- Conduct site visits to assess project conditions, identify potential challenges, and gather relevant information for accurate cost estimation
- Collaborate with engineering and sales teams to develop competitive bid proposals that meet client requirements and project budgets
- Prepare detailed cost estimates, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs, using industry-standard estimating software
- Review subcontractor quotes and negotiate pricing to ensure cost-effectiveness and compliance with project specifications
- Communicate effectively with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to clarify project requirements and address any concerns or questions
- Worked with many vendors to select and source construction materials.
- Suggested methods of construction, materials and equipment to use, leading to £ 1000000 in cost savings.
- Conducted regular site visits to monitor progress, identify potential issues, and recommend corrective actions as needed.
Mechanical Engineer (Piping Construction)
Nesma Partners. Cont. Co. Ltd.
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Responsible in pipeline project planning, screening of pipeline project opportunities, route selection, third party and environmental impact studies, feasibility assessments and concept selections, and front-end design
- Review of Project specification and P&ID s
- Handling all piping technical queries and investigating all field pipe work related problems, including the drawing of field sketches when necessary
- Coordinating with Engineering and Construction and liaise with the Client on detail engineering requirements
- Develop Construction Engineering Technology in line with Company Policy and Procedures
- Elaborates construction feasibility analysis evaluating the available materials & drawings
- Raising MTO(s) for all materials required to additional materials for hydro test etc
- Responsible for Piping erection operations and pipe support installation in accordance with schedule, Procedures, Specifications, Priorities and Availability of Construction Drawings
- Ensure the Productivity and Quality is maintained by subordinates
- Coordinate with other Disciplines in site
- Monitoring the daily work activities of Sub Contractor and updating Sub Contractor Progress Reports
- Assist Design Department in solving Piping Modification and Technical Problems in the Field
- Provide technical answers to Engineering Queries raised up by the sub-contractor confirming design drawings and standard requirements
- Responsible for counter checking by Isometric/Piping plan for the spools erected in the correct location, orientation, alignment and plumpness
- Carrying out final P&ID check of installed piping systems in the module
- Preparation of 'AS BUILT' drawings
- Preparation of field piping system test packages, including system limit on P&ID and piping Isometrics
- Responsible for carrying out Mechanical Clearance, Conducting Hydro and Pneumatic tests, fulfilling commissioning and Pre-Commissioning requirements for the project
- Responsible for line checking after hydro test to complete the post punch list prior to sign-off the test packages before signing the completion of piping / mechanical
- Ensure that hydro test reinstatement is to be done as per procedure
- Ensure that all punch list items are resolved; client handover is satisfactorily concluded and that there is no prolongation of project
Mechanical Engineer (Engineering and hydro test package preparation)
Nesma&Partners. Cont. Co. Ltd.
12.2010 - 08.2013
- Review of Project specification and P&ID s
- Handling all piping technical queries and investigating all field pipe work-related problems, including the drawing of field sketches when necessary
- Coordinating with Engineering and Construction and liaise with the Client on detail engineering requirements
- Raising MTO(s) for all materials required to additional materials for hydro test etc
- Responsible for Piping erection operations and pipe support installation in accordance with schedule, Procedures, Specifications, Priorities and Availability of Construction Drawings
- Ensure the Productivity and Quality is maintained by subordinates
- Coordinate with other Disciplines in site
- Monitoring the daily work activities of Sub Contractor and updating Sub Contractor Progress Reports
- Coordinate with Design Department in solving Piping Modification and Technical Problems in the Field
- Provide technical answers to Engineering Queries raised up by the sub-contractor confirming design drawings and standard requirements
- Responsible for counter checking by Isometric/Piping plan for the spools erected in the correct location, orientation, alignment and plumpness
- Carrying out final P&ID check of installed piping systems in the module
- Preparation of 'AS BUILT' drawings
- Preparation of field piping system test packages, including system limit on P&ID and piping Isometrics
- Responsible for carrying out Mechanical Clearance, Conducting Hydro and Pneumatic tests, fulfilling commissioning and Pre-Commissioning requirements for the project
- Responsible for line checking after hydro test to complete the post punch list prior to sign-off the test packages before signing the completion of piping / mechanical
- Ensure that hydro test reinstatement is to be done as per procedure
- Ensure that all punch list items are resolved; client handover is satisfactorily concluded and that there is no prolongation of project
Site Mechanical Engineer (Piping Reinstatement)
Nesma&Partners. Cont. Co. Ltd.
01.2010 - 12.2010
- To study the isometric drawing and check the all fill of material as per standard
- To check the internal punch list and external punch list from the client
- To check and prepare punch list copy as per priority
- To check the hydro test document before the reinstatement
- Preparation of bolt torque value and verify the correct torque wrench
- To check all support in filed a per specification
- To check all the gasket as per the project specification is correct or not
- To check the isometric drawing and verify the insulation as per the line list
- To verify the isometric drawing and to check the painting and color coding as per the standard
- Co-ordinate with instrument department to erect the instruments as per the P & ID
- Co-ordinate with client to verify the final inspection
- Conduct all worker activities in the safe environmental policies and procedure
Site Mechanical Engineer (Piping Hydro Test)
Nesma&Partners. Cont. Co. Ltd.
11.2008 - 01.2010
- Upgrade and development of method statement or procedure for cleaning and gauging, hydro testing, drying and valve testing
- Preparations of all calculations for the develop the hydro test acceptance
- Preparation of test pack for hydro testing project acceptance
- Research, evaluate and synthesize technical information to design, develop and carried out the hydro test and pre-commissioning of pipelines
- Plan, design and co-ordinate the installation, development, integration and operation of the works related with hydro testing
- Lead and co-ordinate with professional teams in the development of the hydro test plan in accordance with the construction schedule
- Assess, document and optimize the operations in hydro testing, in conformity of the regulations and standard used in the project and satisfy the company and client quality requirements
- Demonstrated ability to create and maintain documentation to assist acceptance of the pipeline hydro testing by the client
- Identify opportunities and implement solutions to improve availability, reliability, efficiency, performance, and overall services
- Supervision of the installations of the pipe in cleaning, gauging, testing and drying
- Assist the hydro testing meetings with client, to explain the works carry out at the moment
- Full integration with the piping maintenance manager, to keep testing pipes in excellent conditions
- Full responsible overall hydro testing activities
Production Supervisor (CNC)
Micro Fits
07.2007 - 07.2008
- Check all the raw material shortage
- Maintaining all quality and production records
- Raw Material Inspection & Verification and raw material document preparation
- Maintaining all quality records
- Assign the manpower and materials as per production requirements
- Check all the products as per standard drawing
Education
Master of Science - Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying
Heriot-Watt University
09.2021 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Anna University
Chennai, Tamilnadu 04.2004 - 04.2007
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - undefined
State Board
Chennai, Tamilnadu 04.2002 - 04.2004
Skills
Construction estimating
Cost reporting
Cost control
Procurement strategy
Highlights Of Professional Qualifications
Highly motivated and goal-oriented young professional committed to pursuing a long-term career in estimation & tendering department as a Mechanical Estimator with 7+ years’ experience and in projects as a Site Engineer with 6+ year experience demonstrated within the Oil and Gas contracting company. I have knowledge in engineering /piping/equipment /fabrication/blasting/coating/painting inspection tracking systems. Welding in the construction of refineries, power, petrochemical, fertilizer, water distillations plant, pipeline, and other facilities related to the transportation of oil and gas projects. As a bright ambitious person, I enjoy working in a fast paced, highly motivating position where I can assist others while challenging and expanding my knowledge and understanding of the task at hand. I am seeking a position that will utilize my skills and offer the chance for advancement as well as allow me the opportunity to gain additional skills and experience.
Overall Experience
13 Years Gulf Experience
Timeline
Cost Estimator
Petroineos Manufacturing Scotland
08.2024 - 02.2025
Estimator
A Tech Heating Limited
04.2023 - 08.2024
Master of Science - Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying
Heriot-Watt University
09.2021 - 09.2023
Quantity Surveyor / Estimation Engineer – Piping, Plumbing & Fire Fighting, HVAC
Nesma&Partners. Cont. Co. Ltd.
08.2014 - 08.2021
Mechanical Engineer (Piping Construction)
Nesma Partners. Cont. Co. Ltd.
08.2013 - 08.2014
Mechanical Engineer (Engineering and hydro test package preparation)
Nesma&Partners. Cont. Co. Ltd.
12.2010 - 08.2013
Site Mechanical Engineer (Piping Reinstatement)
Nesma&Partners. Cont. Co. Ltd.
01.2010 - 12.2010
Site Mechanical Engineer (Piping Hydro Test)
Nesma&Partners. Cont. Co. Ltd.
11.2008 - 01.2010
Production Supervisor (CNC)
Micro Fits
07.2007 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Anna University
04.2004 - 04.2007
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - undefined
State Board
04.2002 - 04.2004
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