Vara Prasad (contracts & Procurement Engineer)

THE CURRENT CONTRACT WITH ADNOC CLOSED ON 31.05.2016 AND AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY FOR NEW ASSIGNMENTS.

I was served as Senior Contracts Engineer with Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company (ADNOC), UAE.

Basically, I am a Mechanical Engineer and seasoned expert in dealing Contracts and Procurement activities with over 20 years of comprehensive work experience in handling Civil, Infrastructure, Electrical, Mechanical Projects including EPC, Turnkey, Consultancy, Project Procurement etc. for ADNOC, Sterling Oil Exploration, Essar Projects, Reliance Industries Limited and MECON Ltd (A Govt. of India Enterprise).

Responsible for processing of Tenders, Processing of Tenders, Evaluation of Expression of Interest (EOI)/ Pre-qualification, Preparation of Tender Enquiry Documents (RFQ), Un-priced / Priced Bids Evaluation, Clearing Bidder’s Clarifications, Negotiations, Obtaining Management Approvals, Issue of Letter of Awards (LOA)/ Purchase/ Work Orders (PO/WO), Preparation of Agreements, Contract Administration, Variation Orders, Claims, Closure Contracts (EPC, Turnkey, Consultancy, Hiring, AMC, IT, Item rate) etc., as per company’s policies and procedures for the tenders encompassing Consultancy, EPC, IT, Master Services Agreements (MSA), Services & Works for the proposed Projects.

While my resume is attached for your perusal, a list of accomplishments indicative of my experience includes:

1. Suggest improvement in tendering policies, procedures and contracting strategies.
2. Select Bidders, issue EOI/PQ invitations, presentation of bidders list to Tender Board and obtain Management approval as per delegation of Authority.
3. Supervise development of Scope of works & BOQ.
4. Suggest evaluation criteria, review Tender documents and monitor tendering activities.
5. Lead internal review for contractual terms and conditions/ exceptions, change orders & claims avoidance.
6. Evaluate, negotiate & select best offer, present Award recommendation to Tender Board & Management for approval, issue Letter of Award, finalize Contract document, provide guidance time-to-time to execution team, invoice verification, issue completion notices to Contractor.
7. Evaluate & negotiate contractors’ claims. Contract monitoring and administration, issue change orders, resolve dispute, settle extra claims.
8. Merit of developing & implementing check lists to streamline the contract function
9. Proactive management style with highly developed analytical and problem solving skills.

I bring to your company my years of experience and my drive for the best results and positive outcomes. I am prepared for the next challenge in my career and look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Best Regards,

VARA PRASAD
Enclosure: Resume
Mob. +91-7022070004
Email: mvara888@gmail.com