saravanan thangavel
@saravananthangavel1
Senior MEP Contracts & Billing manager with 20+ years delivering complex MEP projects.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior MEP Contracts & Billing professional with over 20 years of overall experience and 13+ years focused in quantity surveying and contract management for MEP projects.
I have led pre- to post-contract delivery for large commercial, IT parks, data centres, hospitality and industrial projects, managing BOQs, estimations, vendor pre-qualification, bill verification and variation claims.
My strengths include cross-functional team leadership, contract negotiation, budgeting, material management, SAP/ERP exposure and successful vendor finalizations across HVAC, ELV, IBMS, plumbing, fire fighting and electrical systems.
I deliver results in demanding environments by introducing best practices, quality audits, value engineering and ensuring timely milestone completion while building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sr. Manager QS (MEP)
Om Sai Intex Pvt Ltd
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Lead pre-contract MEP quantity surveying and estimation for interior fit-out commercial tenders (HVAC, CDA, Fire Fighting, Electrical, BMS, Plumbing, ELV) for clients including Apple, Google and EY, delivering vendor finalization and accurate BOQs for projects up to 4,000 sq.ft.
Deputy Manager - MEP QS
Kajima India Private Ltd
Aug 2022 - May 2023 (9 months)
Managed MEP quantity surveying and contractual deliverables for industrial projects, overseeing pre- and post-contract BOQs, estimations and vendor selection to support project execution.
Manager - Contracts & Billing
Woodkraft (India) Private Ltd
Oct 2021 - Aug 2022 (10 months)
Handled contracts and billing for interior fit-out MEP works (HVAC, CDA, Fire Fighting, IBMS, LMS, ELV) on large mixed-use projects including a 27-storey MLCP and data centre, delivering comprehensive pre/post-contract BOQs, billing and value engineering for ~3.27 million sq.ft.
Quantity Surveyor (MEP)
Katerra India Private Limited
Jul 2019 - Oct 2021 (2 years 3 months)
Performed MEP quantity surveying and tendering (HVAC, ELV, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Fighting) for large IT park projects, producing BOQs, estimates, vendor evaluations and cost audits for projects around 1.6 million sq.ft.
Cost Manager (MEP)
Gleeds Consulting (India) Private Limited
Mar 2015 - Jul 2019 (4 years 4 months)
Managed MEP cost control and quantity surveying for high-profile hospitality and retail projects (e.g., Taj Connemara, VR Chennai), leading BOQ preparation, tender evaluation, bill validation and value engineering across multi-acre refurbishments.
Assistant Project Manager (MEP)
Sai Construction Engineers and Contractors
Sep 2014 - Mar 2015 (6 months)
Supported MEP project planning and execution, overseeing site coordination, bill verification and material quantity checks to ensure timely delivery of services.
Planning Engineer & QS (MEP)
Abu Hatim Co LLC
Sep 2012 - Aug 2014 (1 year 11 months)
Conducted MEP bill verification, material quantity audits and final bill reconciliation for large-scale projects including Oman Ministry Park and Oman International Hospital, delivering accurate reconciliations and value engineering.
Assistant Project Manager
Macktel Services Pvt Ltd
Jan 2009 - Jan 2012 (3 years)
Managed project engineering tasks for MEP works, coordinating teams and ensuring execution met contractual and quality requirements.
Executive Engineer
Nour India Engineers Pvt Ltd
Jan 2008 - Jan 2009 (1 year)
Executed engineering responsibilities for MEP installations and site works, supporting project delivery and quality inspections.
Project Engineer
Aircel Cellular Limited
Jan 2007 - Jan 2008 (1 year)
Oversaw project engineering activities for telecom installations, managing site works and technical delivery.
Project Engineer
Aster Tele Services Private Ltd
Jan 2006 - Jan 2007 (1 year)
Performed engineering and site management for telecommunication projects, ensuring timely completion and compliance with standards.
Application & Design Engineer
Fortune Solutions Private Limited
Jan 2004 - Jan 2006 (2 years)
Provided application design and engineering support for electrical projects, developing technical specifications and supporting implementations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Alagappa University
Master of Business Administration, Project Management
2011 - 2011
Completed MBA in Project Management in 2011 with focus on project execution and controls.
Madurai Kamaraj University - Sri Subramanya College of Engineering & Technology
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2000 - 2004
Completed Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, covering power systems and electrical design.
Christian Polytechnic College
Diploma, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
1998 - 2001
Completed Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering focusing on foundational EEE principles and practical skills.
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