1. ARTI RAJESH DESAI
Laxmi Mahal, Daulat Nagar Road No 8,Flat No 702,oppositePoornima Hospital,Borivali(East) ,Mumbai-400066
Contact: 9930833052;Email:artidesai.artidesai@gmail.com; D.O.B:May 24, 1968
SR. PROFESSIONAL –CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Proven expertise in concluding high value contracts for construction industry with huge cost savings
OBJECTIVE
To head ‘Contract Dept.’ of an aggressive, ethical organizationthat has a mission to continuously improve
and grow, of which I would be an integral part and a major co-achiever.
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
• Competent and committed contracting / procurementprofessional with enriching experience of 20+
years with construction companies.
• Core strengths in concluding high value contracts for project management, services for
maintenance/ modification/expansion projects in SAP environment.
• Deft in generating huge savings in procurement costs by encouraging long-term rate contacts.
• Key competencies in tendering process, bid evaluations and contract finalization.
• Hard core negotiator with ability to finalize supply contracts on globally competitive terms.
• Demonstrated strengths in liasioning with contracting principles to ensure compliance with contract
specification and resolution of problems and issues.
• Acknowledged team leader, trainer and a natural motivator.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Contract Management Tendering/Negotiations Procurement/SAP
Budgeting /MIS Training & Development Cost Rationalization
Project Management Resource Management Documentation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SHETH CORP PVT LTD Sept 2011 -till date
G M Contracts
• Heading Contracts Department
• Handling 75% of the project value comprising of Contracts+ major purchases like Lift, RMC etc .
• Successfully completed zandu project –from demolition till handing over
• Also Initially handled estimation and Billing department for 1.5 year along with Contract
Department
Responsibilities
• Preparation of Tender documents with well Developed Specifications , Clearly defined scope of work
and Strong Contract Terms and Conditions
• Inviting tenders, negotiating with and finalizing contractors.
• Approving rate for different items with reference to Budgeted cost in consultation with Director
• Timely Issue of Work Orders to Contractors and its distribution to project and billing team.
• To evaluate and appoint Consultants, Architects, Contractors.
• Vendor development and evaluation considering quality, speed and time of construction.
• Post completion contracts documentation and control like shop drg approval of MEP , Lift, PWD
License etc
• Contract securities management.
• To get the best contractual terms with Contractors, Consultants and sub-contractors.
• Check-out all legal aspects pertaining to the contracts to be awarded.
• Monitor and record the performance of the contractors as per the contractual guidelines.
• To ensure timely up-dation of the Master list (data-base) of Consultants and contractors.
• Promptly correspond or communicate with the contractors in case on all important issues

2. • Co-ordination with Estimation ,Billing , Design , Execution Team and Contractors for smooth
functioning of work .
• Ensure that the contractors/ sub-contractors are necessarily having the , Workmen Compensation,
minimum Wages Act, statutory obligations, Service tax or any other tax laid down or applicable to
the line of business or services offered.
• To identify the best processes in the construction and design industries and to adapt and inculcate
them while selection of the Contractors/ Consultants for the operations/ execution processes of the
Projects.
INNOVATORS FAÇADE SYSTEMS PVT LTD May 2010-Sept 2011
SR GM(Corporate Co-ordinator)
Distinguished for handling Planning and Coordinationactivitiesfor various projectson Pan India level.
Heading Contracts and Billing Department .
K.RAHEJA CORP Apr 1999 –Apr2010
AGM Contracts
Distinguished for handling tendering activities for various projectson Pan India level.
Strictly observed the principle of Right Product, Right Supplier, Right Quality, Right Price at Right
Time.
Led the team in drafting of contracts, managing Contractual, arbitration, and commercial cases.
Drawn up plans for cost effective buying through long term procurement strategy in coordination
with different agencies involved.
Key contributor in negotiation, formulation, finalization, Administration of services contracts,
evaluation of tenders/Bids, and Pre-contract negotiations.
Associated closely in hiring / contracting of major work viz. Lift work ,Structural Glazing and Paneling
work,Civilwork,Aluminium window work, Earth work,Fire fighting work,piling work,Ready Mix
Concrete,Mechanical ventilation,Air conditioning work,Staircase Pressurization,Toilet/STP
ventilation,Sewage treatment plant,Hydropneumatic system,Post Tensioning work,Fire Doorsetc.
Also lead the initiative across contracting / purchase of waterproofing work, Antitermite treatment,
Intercom work,Cable TV system,Paver blocks,Interior works,Dry Cladding works,Pumps,FRP Doors,
Epoxy Coatings,Fountain,Gypsum Plaster,false ceiling, Furniture, Interior works, Texture paints,
Aluminium/fire proof/glass doors, Tower Crane etc.
Judiciously maintained various cost records and achieved reduction in the cost.
Instrumental in Formulation, Implementation, and Revision of Contracting Policies and Strategies.
Structured tender documents delineating clearly scope of work, technical specifications, bill of
materials and overriding terms & conditions governing the supply / service contracts, in coordination
with user & legal dept. Manage Non conformances in documentation as per ISO 9001 Quality Audit
system requirements
Meticulously handled post award activities including implementation/administration of Contracts
with Contractors, verification of claims and settlement of payment.
Developed Vendors and negotiated with them to supply the best qualitative products / services on
most competitive prices.
Contributed significantly in settling various post contract issues including dispute resolution.
Deftly manage Monitoring and control the contract securities. Complete Documentation and
administration control of Bank Guarantees /Letter of Credit /PWD lift Licenses
Responsible for post contractual procedures-Approval of shop Drawings,design calculations and
achieving completion of work in schedule time.
JAY ART Nov 1998– Mar 1999
Civil Engineer
Distinction of purchase, billing, tendering & estimate for interior work.
Proactively interacted with agencies, contractors, suppliers to manage site activities.
PATEL GROUP OF COMPANIES (KIRAN INTERNATIONAL) Feb 1997–Oct 1998
Civil Engineer
Responsible for managing Tendering, contract finalization and purchase management for plumbing,
electrical, civil work, interior work and road work
Led the initiative across project implementation, contractors / architect & consultants management.
Gained experience in Certification of bills.

3. Holds the credential of effective project management of biggest fire station at Mankhurd site. Area
of fire station (g + 4 bldg.) – 50,000 sft; Completion period 9 months; Road work – 2,40,000 sqft
Worked for interior & civil work of extension building at khar danda.
PATEL ENGINEERING CO. LTD. (CONTRACTORS) Oct 1995 - Jan 1997
Assistant Engineer
Handled prequalification & tendering for multimillion civil engineering projects.
Monitored on going projects including project planning and scheduling
GHERZI EASTERN LIMITED (CONSULTANT) Aug 1991 – Sep 1995
Civil Engineer
Responsible for overall project (civil & utility) planning, scheduling, execution and cost control.
Handled quantity surveying, estimation, costing, preparationof tender drawing as per tender.
Gained experience in negotiations with contractors &finalizing the contracts.
Deftly managed day to day project activities with quality control & timely execution.
Handled site management at Godrej Philips India Limited &Mahindra & Mahindra Limited,
Completed Virat Industries Ltd. (textile project) including civil & utility works.
K. R. DATEY CONSULTANCY SERVICES Dec1990 – Jul 1991
Site Engineer
Handled Geotechnical work like Pilefoundation, stone columns, murum filing, sand drains,and
reinforced concrete earth work.
BASIN ENGINEER LTD Jun 1990 – Nov 1990
Trainee Engineer
Gained experience in quantity surveying for various projects.
ACADEMIA
B.E. (Civil Engineering) - SardarPatelCollege of Engineering, MumbaiUniversity, First Class Honors, 1990
COMPUTER SKILLS
Introduction and Implementation of SAP –MM module, MS Office 2000, Internet Applications
SOFTWARE PACKAGES: LOTUS, QPRO, WS, PRISM, PRIVERA, MS WINDOWS
AWARDS
National Merit Scholarship
TRAINING
Effective Speaking and Interpersonal skills- YGPspeakers’ academy
Contracts Management and Settling the Claims- National Institute Of Construction Management
&Research
Effective water management Solutions- Hospitality and Construction Sectors -MUSINGS
Training in Value Engineering – Alfred Bebeschand Company
References and Verifying Documentation Furnished upon Request