Sagar Pentakota

Cost Management and Quantity Surveying professional with 5+ years of experience supporting commercial and residential construction projects across Australia, UK, and India. Experienced in cost planning, quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, tender management, change order administration, cost reporting, forecasting, procurement coordination, and contract support. Skilled in managing project budgets, tracking cost variances, supporting final accounts, and delivering commercial insights to project stakeholders.

Proficient in Buildxact, Excel, and construction cost management processes.

Construction Project Coordinator - LIRA Solutions - Remote (Supporting Australia)

(2025-07)

• Monitor project budgets, cost forecasts, and procurement expenditures to support effective cost control.
• Evaluate variations/change orders and assess commercial impact on project budgets.
• Support tender reviews, subcontractor package evaluations, and procurement decisions.
• Prepare cost reports and assist in forecasting final project costs.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to resolve commercial and contractual matters.

Quantity Surveyor / Assistant QS - UKS Group Limited - United Kingdom

(2022-06 - 2024-10)

• Assisted in cost planning and budget development for residential projects.
• Prepared monthly cost reports and monitored cost variances.
• Evaluated subcontractor quotations and supported tender analysis.
• Assisted with variation assessments and final account preparation.

Junior Quantity Surveyor - Prasanna Enterprises - India

(2018-03 - 2020-09)

• Supported project commercial management activities including BOQ preparation, tendering, and cost tracking.
• Assisted in quantity verification, valuation of works, and budget monitoring.
• Participated in cost analysis and forecasting activities

MSc - Construction Project Management with BIM - Northumbria University

B.Tech - Civil Engineering - MVGR College of Engineering