Vivek Maharaj
Cost Estimator at Billington Structures Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Billington Structures Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Construction
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100 - 200 Employee
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Cost Estimator
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May 2023 - Present
* Attending meetings with the main contractor with regards to the progress of the project; * Working out levels from the datum that is given to us by the main contractor, in order to make sure our structures are erected at the correct levels; * Working with shop drawings and engineer’s drawings to make sure our steel is erected correctly; * Steel that is incorrectly manufactured and sent to me on site, I make modifications , so that it can be erected accordingly; * Managing and supervising a team of 13 employees; * Keeping a detail report of all drawings, including but not limited to, details for connections and site instructions for the project; * Designing analysis of buildings and all structures in collaboration with professional engineers; * Creating detailed drawings for items to be manufactured using “Tekla Structures”; * Conducting site surveys for projects. Responsibility for all drawings, layouts and construction details in accordance with suppliers, clients and in-house specifications • The preparation of working drawings, works orders and schedules for production • To liaise with the marketing, purchasing and costing departments • To liaise with customers and clients • Reconciliation of materials on job completion • To prepare accurate costings and estimates • To do detailed and accurate site checks • To develop new and improve on the company’s existing range of products • To supervise and monitor projects in house and on site • To ensure that the materials specified in the drawing office coincide with materials used in production Capabilities:- • Report writing; • General administration; • Preparing documents for OHS; • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; • Manage details, set priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality; • Use initiative, problem solving skills, and judgment. Show less
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Structural Steel Draughtsmen
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Jul 2013 - Sep 2023
* Attending meetings with the main contractor with regards to the progress of the project; * Working out levels from the datum that is given to us by the main contractor, in order to make sure our structures are erected at the correct levels; * Working with shop drawings and engineer’s drawings to make sure our steel is erected correctly; * Steel that is incorrectly manufactured and sent to me on site, I make modifications , so that it can be erected accordingly; * Managing and supervising a team of 13 employees; * Keeping a detail report of all drawings, including but not limited to, details for connections and site instructions for the project; * Designing analysis of buildings and all structures in collaboration with professional engineers; * Creating detailed drawings for items to be manufactured using “Tekla Structures”; * Conducting site surveys for projects. Capabilities:- • Report writing; • General administration; • Preparing documents for OHS; • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; • Manage details, set priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality; • Use initiative, problem solving skills, and judgment. Show less
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Estimator
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Jul 2013 - Sep 2023
Key Performance Areas:Price TendersCompiling of quotations and ratesPrepare and present documents for tendersExtracts components and quantities from the specifications and provides total preliminary cost budget for the projectObtains technical information, flow diagrams and layout drawings from the engineering departmentWorks from current costs supplied from approved suppliersPersonal Qualities:Self-Motivated/DrivenTeam PlayerAbility to work aloneEffective communication and people interaction skillsStrong analytical and negotiation skillsAbility to function in a tough project environment and deal with challenges and crisis’sSolid Industry knowledge. Show less
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Education
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Woodlands Secondry