SALIL V. PITKAR, MRICS,MAACE
102, Maheshwar Villa, Plot 30, Sector 5A, New Panvel (MH), India – 410 206
Mobile: +91 9004611042; E-mail: /
SPECIALIST PROFILE – PROJECT COST CONSULTANCY (PRE & POST CONTRACT)
12 years’ rich experience across high scale residential, commercial, healthcare, hospitality and industrial projects with demonstrated specialty in cost consultancy and QS. Proven experience in Design & Build as well as EPC packages for development projects. Sound understanding of design and construction aspects of civil & structural, architectural, MEP and fit out projects. Graduate Civil Engineer with PG Diploma in Advance Construction Management. Currently running own cost consultancy business and looking for meaningful professional association.
EXPERTISE PROFILE
Support technical and commercial management of projects (running upto billions of INR).
Assess client’s mission and vision for the project and benchmarkcost parameters in line with quality objectives.
Direct guidelines, techniques and methodologies of cost analysis & estimation at cost development stage.
Analyzeand validate proposed cost of design and ensure cost elements are optimized at all stages of design.
Review item wise estimated cost w.r.t. BOM & specifications, and validate estimates for tender documentation.
Maintain relevance and integrity of item wise costs with detailed design/construction drawings.
Champion value engineering exercise for cost evaluation both for design and construction deliverables.
Coordinate development of tender document and direct/review T&Cs of the tender/contract to have minimum impact on contract cost. Support cost review and finalization at tender evaluation stage.
Pioneer construction Quantity Survey, post-construction cost validation, and project cost audits.
Highlight project risks & opportunities, and direct risk mitigation plans and opportunities capture.
Proficient in MS Project/Auto Measure/AutoCAD, and working knowledge of Primavera & Cost X tools.
Excellent managerial, communication and interpersonal skills with ability to manage large teams & complex tasks.
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Sep’12 – till DateOwner – Cost X QSCost Consultant – Mumbai, India.
Turnover INR 5,000,000 (unaudited 2013-14)
Turnover INR 4,700,000 ( 2012-13 )
Key Services
Core technical cost management consultancy for client projects.
Resources management consultancy.
Development and administration of contracts.
Quantity survey and validation of contractor’s bills and invoices.
Key Projects Handled
Suasth Health Care Multi-Specialty Hospital project measuring BUA of 0.6 Million Sft. valued at INR 3000 Million.
Deliverables: Negotiation of D&B contract based on FIDIC conditions, Assessment of cost estimates, and conduct of Risk & Value opportunity workshop.
Multimillion INR L&T Realty High End Residential township project admeasuring 5.0 Million Sft ,
G + 6Podium + 50 Storey - Towers
Deliverables:Quantity surveying & preparation of Bill of Quantities.
Tata Housing Development Corp Ltd admeasuring1.15 Million Sft Residential Township
Deliverables: Quantity Surveying, Cost Estimation, Post contract cost audit, Bill of Quantities preparation
M/s Prozone Multi-million Mall & Multiplex project admeasuring 0.85 Million Sft value at
Deliverables:Cost Estimation and cost validation based on Good for Construction design.
M/s Transcon Developer High End High Rise residential project admeasuring 0.75Million Sft valued at INR 5000Million. Ground + 40 Storey Towers
Deliverables: Pre Contract Cost Management services viz Budgeting, Tendering, Negotiation, Tender award.
M/s Ahuja Construction High Rise residential project admeasuring 0.8 Million Sft valued at INR 3500 Million
Basement + Ground + 40 Storey Towers
Deliverables: Pre & Post Contract Cost Management services.
Godrej Properties Ltd – Misxed Use High end residential Township, Vikhroli, Mumbai (3 Million Sft.)
Deliverables: As Lead Consultant - Cost estimation at Master plan & Schematic stage for mixed use development.
Godrej Properties Ltd – Serenity, Mumbai (0.2 Million Sft.)
Deliverables: As lead Consultant Cost feasibility & Cost validation Study for Residential development.
Godrej Properties Ltd – Umbarde Township, Mumbai (1.8 Million Sft.)
Deliverables: Cost feasibility study for Residential Township spread over 160 Acres.
Godrej Properties Ltd – Powai Township, Mumbai (2.2 Million Sft.)
Deliverables: Cost feasibility study for Residential Township spread over 27 Acres. The study comprised of 7 towers of 27 upper stories with options of Podium & Basement parking, Overall infrastructure, Amenities etc. 5 different options were compared and analyzed for its feasibility based on site conditions.
Dec’10 – Sep’14TURNER & TOWNSEND INDIA – Mumbai, India
Senior Cost Consultant
Responsibilities
Leadership and technical management of a team of QS & Cost managers engaged in clients assignments.
Key Projects Handled
Multi-million INR Goldman Sachs project on proposed BUA of 2.5 Million Sft.
Deliverables: Design development stage estimates.
L&T Seawoods -Transit Oriented Mixed Use Development measuring 5.0 Million Sft. valued at INR 15.0 Billion.
Deliverables: Design validation and D&B contract negotiations.
Commercial Building project for INTEL measuring 0.6 Million Sft.
Deliverables: Benchmarking, cost validation and tendering.
Magus Hotels Ltd.’s High Rise (300 m+) Mixed Use 5-Star Hotel Project measuring 1.5 Million, costing INR 10 Billion.
Deliverables: Design cost estimates & Civil Work Order.
Godrej Properties – JET (1 Million Sft.), BKC Mumbai.
Deliverables: Feasibility study of involved cost comparison of structural system (Concrete vs. Structural Steel) & various Grid options. Selection of civil and façade contractor.
Xander - Commercial Project for ASHAR Realty, Thane.
Deliverables: Cost appraisal & audit for 3 floors.
Oct’05 – Dec’10CURRIE & BROWN INDIA LTD - Mumbai, India
Associate Director
Responsibilities
Business development and client relationship management.
Planning, organization and deployment of resources and manpower.
Profit and Loss management of cost consultancy business in hand.
Realization of business targets as planned and forecasted.
Key Project Handled
D.B. Hospitality project (INDIA TOWER – 500 m+ high) measuring 1.5Million Sft. and costing at INR 10 Billion.
Deliverables: Pre contract cost management & tender negotiation for Civil C&S, Façade, Elevator packages.
Jan’05 – Oct’05TATA CONSULTING ENGINEERS – Bangalore, India
Senior Engineer
Involved in pre contract services for TCS commercial office project on BUA of 0.6 Million Sft.
OTHER PROJECTS HANDLED DURING TENURE WITH T&T India / C&B India
Godrej Eternia (Godrej Properties) - Preparation of preliminary cost plan, Tender administration & finalization of Design Build contract for the Mix Use Commercial Office building (0.75 Million Sft.).
Jupiter Hospital, Thane - post contract cost management (Bill Certification & Auditing, Change control management).
Asian Health Care Hospital, Mumbai - post contract cost management (Preparation of cost plan, Developing risk register by identifying the project risks at various stages, risk assessment & mitigation, Contractor’s RA Bill Certification & Auditing).
B/S/H/Fabrication & Manufacturing Plant, Chennai - analysis of cost for various structural grid sizes.
Arshiya – FTZ Industrial Warehouse - Cost audit services and Benchmarking.
Himami – Pharmaceutical Warehouse - Preparation of audit report on feasibility of Retro fitting & Cost estimates prepared by the Client team and Development of risk register for the project.
Cricket Stadium - Pune for Maharashtra Cricket Association - Preparation of cost estimates for 55000 seats Cricket Stadium.
E-City Entertainment Ltd.’s Retail Mall cum Multiplex at Coimbatore (0.7 Million Sft) & Udaipur (0.2 Million Sft), India - pre & post contract cost management services (Preparation of cost plan, Bill certification & Auditing).
Godrej - Happyrise Properties Ltd – Prakriti Township, Kolkata - pre contract cost management services for Residential Township spread over 30 Acres of plot and 2.5 Million Sft. of development.
Tata Housing Development - Pricing of BOQs for Mixed use Residential Tower (200 m high) project on 3.4 Million Sft. Project comprised of 2 Basement + 4level Podium & 50+ storey of Residential Tower.
PRA Pvt. Ltd, Pune - pre contract cost management services for Residential Township spread over 25 Acres of plot and 1.5 Million Sft. of development.
International Projects – QS services (done from India)based on POMI
Fairmonte Residency, Dubai – High Rise Residential Towers
Motor City, Dubai – Mixed Use Development
School Program, Glasgow
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PG Diploma in Construction Management, NICMAR, Pune, India, 2003 – 2005.
Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Mumbai University, India, 1997 -2001.
PG Diploma in Environmental Management Studies, AIIMAS, Chennai, India, 2004 – 2005.
Certification course in AutoCAD (2001).
Certification course in MS Project (2001).
Seminar on Contract Administration.
Seminar on Total Cost Management.
Seminar of Quantity Surveying Technique & Tools.
Member of RICS - MRICS (1288401), 2008.
Member of AACE - MAACE (142390), 2011.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: April 03, 1980.
Languages Known: English, Hindi & Marathi.
Office Computer Proficiency: MS Office.
Nationality: Indian.
Passport Details: No. H9254426, valid till 23/11/2019.
Location Preference: Dubai, Abu Dhabi.
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