UDAY MUDUMBAI
Timaru,CAN
Summary
Results-driven Costing Specialist with a strong foundation in Quantity Surveying principles and experience across cost estimation, tendering, supplier negotiation and project cost control. Skilled at translating construction drawings into accurate cost plans, implementing value-engineering, and improving bid profitability. Proven leader who develops estimating teams and drives process improvements that reduce costs and improve delivery.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Estimating Manager
Aspect Furniture Systems Ltd
11.2021 - Current
- Lead the estimating function, preparing comprehensive tender schedules and budget estimates tailored to client requirements and site conditions.
- Drive cross-functional coordination with Sales, Installation and Operations to ensure accurate handover and timely project delivery.
- Implemented standardized estimating templates and checklist procedures to improve quote consistency and reduce rework.
- Monitor and enforce target profit margins on quotes; identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend value-engineering alternatives to improve bid competitiveness.
- Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts to secure favourable pricing and terms, optimising material and subcontract costs.
- Conduct site visits to capture accurate measurements, assess site constraints and validate labour and material assumptions.
- Oversee project debriefs to capture lessons learned, track variations and ensure continuous improvement in estimating practices.
- Recruit, train and mentor estimating staff; run performance reviews and develop training plans to raise team capability and productivity.
- Maintain and improve ERP estimating workflows (ECI M1) to ensure accurate costing, reporting and version control of estimates.
Project Cost Estimator
Aspect Furniture Systems Ltd
04.2018 - 11.2021
- Produced detailed cost estimates and tender submissions using ECI M1, Excel cost models and measured drawings.
- Liaised with suppliers, subcontractors and design teams to obtain competitive quotations and ensure specification compliance.
- Prepared bill of quantities, scope documents and tender schedules; ensured accurate documentation handover to Operations.
- Captured and managed variations during construction, maintaining clear records and supporting timely commercial resolution.
- Monitored competitor pricing and market trends to inform bidding strategy and maintain competitiveness.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives to streamline estimating processes and reduce estimating cycle times.
Education
Level 6 New Zealand Diploma - Communications in Construction, Tendering Administration, Contract Administration for Valuing Building Works, Services for Construction Projects
Open Polytechnic
08.2025
Level 7 Graduate Diploma - Project Management, Introduction to Finance, Product Development
CPIT
Level 5 Finance for Managers - Financial Accounting, Management Accounting
Open Polytechnic
Skills
- Cost estimation and control
- Tender preparation
- Contract administration
- Variance analysis
- Supplier and subcontractor negotiation
- Value engineering
- Profit margin optimization
- Team leadership and training
- ERP systems integration
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Hobbies and Interests
- Photography – Maintain professional gear
- Geo-politics
Education And Professional Development
- Level 7 Graduate Diploma in Project Management, CPIT, Project Management, Introduction to Finance, Product Development
- Level 6 New Zealand Diploma in Construction (QS) – Partially completed, Open Polytechnic, Communications in Construction, Tendering Administration, Contract Administration for Valuing Building Works, Services for Construction Projects
- Level 5 Finance for Managers, Open Polytechnic, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Estimating Manager
Aspect Furniture Systems Ltd
11.2021 - Current
Project Cost Estimator
Aspect Furniture Systems Ltd
04.2018 - 11.2021
Level 6 New Zealand Diploma - Communications in Construction, Tendering Administration, Contract Administration for Valuing Building Works, Services for Construction Projects
Open Polytechnic
Level 7 Graduate Diploma - Project Management, Introduction to Finance, Product Development
CPIT
Level 5 Finance for Managers - Financial Accounting, Management Accounting
Open Polytechnic
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