Balakumar K

Assistant Manager in Contracts, Costing & Planning with 9+ years of progressive experience in civil construction and quantity surveying — handling contracts and planning since 2024 and promoted to Assistant Manager in 2026. Delivered residential projects end-to-end — from work-order award to final handover — including the 382-unit high-rise Sidharth Crown (2026) and the 45-unit Sidharth Greenwoods (2025). Skilled in BOQ and rate analysis, contract administration, cost control, vendor procurement and project planning, having managed multi-crore financials across 10+ Lakh Sft of built space.

Assistant Manager — Contracts & Costing at Sidharth Foundations & Housing Ltd (2026-03 – Present)

• Lead end-to-end contract administration — drafting, negotiating, awarding and monitoring contractor agreements across all active projects.
• Review and approve BOQs, work orders, rate analysis and payment certificates; manage contract variations and claims.
• Drive vendor procurement — evaluate, shortlist and finalise contractors aligned to project scope and budget.
• Present monthly cost reports, MIS and cash-flow projections to senior management; chair progress reviews and manage stakeholder communication.

QS – Contracts & Planning at Sidharth Foundations & Housing Ltd (2024-03 – 2026-02)

• Handled contract administration — BOQ preparation, rate analysis and work-order processing across active projects.
• Conducted cost-variance analysis and implemented corrective measures proactively to prevent budget overruns.
• Developed and monitored project schedules in Primavera P6 and MS Project, aligning milestones with objectives.
• Prepared monthly MIS, cost reports and cash-flow projections for management review.

QS & Planning Engineer at Sidharth Foundations & Housing Ltd (2022-11 – 2024-02)

• Prepared and managed project budgets; monitored expenses to ensure adherence to financial constraints.
• Implemented cost-control measures through regular reviews, optimising spending across multiple work packages.
• Tracked cost and schedule progress; implemented corrective actions on deviations.
• Prepared quarterly cash-flow projections and financial reports for management decision-making.

Quantity Surveyor at SGRPL Infra LLP (2021-09 – 2022-10)

• Quantified materials and resources; prepared Bill of Materials and detailed cost estimates.
• Maintained Delay Log, Issue Log, Risk Register and Payment & PO trackers.
• Prepared snag sheets and closeout checklists; monitored timeline and quality compliance.
• Collaborated with architects and engineering teams on design specifications and cost implications.

Junior Quantity Surveyor at RKR Construction (2017-09 – 2021-08)

• Prepared BOQ, quotations and Bill of Materials; produced AutoCAD civil drawings and technical specifications.
• Coordinated with sub-contractors; prepared DPR reports and maintained GRN & MRN documentation.
• Conducted site surveying and cost analysis; reported project progress to senior engineers.

B.E. in Civil Engineering – SNS College of Engineering, Coimbatore (2013 – 2017)

Higher Secondary & Secondary – Alagappa Matriculation HSS, Karaikudi (2010 – 2013)