Jay Bhavsar

• Prepare detailed estimates and quotations based on drawings, specifications, site information, and client requirements for civil, earthworks, drainage, and infrastructure projects.

• Conduct quantity take offs and measure work accurately from drawings to prepare Schedule of Quantities (SOQ), tender submissions, and project pricing.

• Monitor and maintain daily job cost tracking reports, providing early identification of cost overruns and commercial risks to project teams.

• Track and analyse labour productivity, plant utilisation, material consumption, and subcontractor costs against project budgets and forecasts.

• Prepare detailed job performance reports, including forecast vs actual labour hours, material usage, project profitability, and margin analysis.

• Manage project cost forecasting and cash flow planning, identifying monthly funding requirements for suppliers, subcontractors, and project commitments.

• Prepare and submit monthly progress claims, payment schedules, and supporting documentation in accordance with contract requirements.

• Assess, price, and negotiate variations, ensuring all scope changes are captured and approved before work proceeds.

• Review project performance and provide commercial recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

• Liaise with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and project managers to obtain pricing, resolve commercial issues, and maintain project delivery schedules.

• Identify commercial risks, scope gaps, and value engineering opportunities to maximise project margins and minimise cost exposure.

• Prepare monthly commercial reports detailing project status, forecast costs, expected margins, and financial performance.

• Prepare and submit variation claims promptly upon notification of additional or out of scope works from site teams, ensuring accurate pricing, client communication, and recovery of project costs.

• Cost management for the Earthworks & Drainage work.
• My cost-saving methodology helps us to gain an additional 5-10% profit on top of the estimated
  profit margin.
• Prepare Estimates with and without Schedule of Quantities (SOQ) provided.
• Conduct site Visits to verify and confirm the Claim.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure the best pricing and quality of work.
• Proactively update clients with all upcoming variations to the scope of work.
• Manage Project claims ranging from $100 K to $10 M.
• Identify risk factors and offer cost-effective alternatives to clients for problem-solving.
• Organized in handling ongoing projects while forecasting upcoming work, including
  estimating, invoicing, and client/contractor meetings.
• Collaborative team player, always ready to support and contribute toward achieving goals.
• Proficient in software such as Kubla Cubed, delivering high–accuracy cut & fill volume
  calculations and visual representations of site dig-outs and backfill. Experienced in drainage
  material take-offs for the drainage work. Price and managed large-scale drainage projects.
• Estimated and managed claims for drainage work valued at $3M.
• In-depth knowledge of the drainage material requirements and supplier relationships ensures cost-effective estimates.
• Skilled in reviewing and measuring each component of drainage work to deliver accurate
  estimates.