Vinoy Raphael

Background

About Vinoy Raphael

Highly dedicated and proficient Cost Manager with over 17 years of global expertise in quantity surveying, commercial and contracts, and feasibility estimation, coupled with proven people management and mentoring skills- Successfully prepared and delivered over 100 cost plans for feasibility studies in impacting greater business returns- Collaborated with clients/consultants across various sectors and assisted in the delivery of more than 100 million square feet of construction work and has acquired a strong focus on developing and implementing bespoke commercial management systems and control procedures- Possess strong acumen in situational analysis towards developing cost-effective alternatives- Recognized as a competent negotiator, able to challenge and negotiate contracts, in achieving significant cost savings- Experienced in cross-functional partnership with site acquisition and research, design, and engineering as well as finance teams in developing business proposal technical papers for project CAPEX investment. Project Schedule & Capex • Preparation of capex budgets in consultation with the Finance Team. • Scheduling the projects and procurement Tendering & Vendor Finalization (FIDIC) • Preparation of BOQs & Tendering • Negotiating and finalizing the contracts. • Preparation of Work Orders, LOA, LPO, etc. and Contracts management Billing and Project Closure • Project closure in compliance with conditions of contract (Material reconciliation, material check list, measurement sheets, work completion report, project handover report, snag list sign-off, etc.) Feasibility & Cost Management • Preparation of Feasibility Report/Budget for Board Approvals • Preparation of construction budget based on structural drawings, highway drawings, and detailed engineering reports. • Cost Tracking Feasibility Budget Vs Construction Budget Vs Actual Cost • Value Management Contract Administration • Obtain the optimum commercial outcome through the administration of contractual rights and obligations, management of cost, and management of change. • Be able to interpret the rights, liabilities, and obligations of the contracting parties under standard forms of contract and specific conditions of contract to give accurate information and advice to stakeholders in respect of their application to a project. Value Engineering & Value Management • Able to challenge designs and assumptions in a constructive manner both internally and with clients and to provide appropriate cost advice.