This document provides a summary of Yasir Arafath's qualifications and experience. He has over 13 years of experience in project estimation and proposal management. He currently works as an Estimation & Proposal Manager for Centaur Electro-mechanicalcontracting co. in Dubai. Previously he has worked for Kelvingulf General Contracting Co. and Lindenberg Emirates in similar roles. He has extensive experience in preparing bids and proposals for substations, transmission lines, industrial plants, and building projects. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

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Yasir Arafath
ESTIMATION & PROPOSAL MANAGER
Electrical, Mechanical & Instrumentation
Mobile : +971 56 1288569
E-mail : yarafath80@yahoo.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
A highly experienced (13+ years) professional in the estimation and proposal who has proven record in
securing prestigious projects, seeking a senior position with a dynamic organization to contribute
accrued skills in achieving organizational objectives.
ACADAMIC QUALIFICATION:
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronics) from University of Madras, India completed in 2002.
SKILLS & TECHNICAL STRENGTH:
 Sound technical knowledge in various types of projects.
 Experience in complete tendering procedure of various clients.
 Familiar to procurement and contractual terms & procedures.
 Good analytical, interpersonal and communication skill.
 Expertise in MS excel and working knowledge of AutoCAD, MS project/Primavera.
 Possess knowledge in instrumentation, mechanical and civil works also.
FIELD OF TENDERING EXPERIENCE:
 Substations of all types from 11KV up to 400KV
 Overhead line power Transmission & Distributions from 11KV up to 400KV
 Oil and Gas plants, water & sewage pumping station electrical and instrumentation works.
 High rise buildings electrical and low current systems.

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 Power cabling (Low voltage to 132KV) and street lighting system.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
May 2015 to till date
Company : Centaur Electro-mechanicalcontracting co., Dubai
Position : Estimation & Proposal Manager
M/s Centaur is doing projects in overhead line power transmission & distribution, power cabling,
substation and industrial projects.
Key Responsibilities:
 Identify the tenders in the market and select the suitable tenders to quote as per the company
objectives.
 Focus on the target tenders, forecast prices and derive winning strategies.
 Plan the tendering procedure/activities and make sure the proper response is followed in
submitting tenders (raising technical queries, review & document Pre/Post Tender clarifications,
attending site visit and technical/commercial bid meetings).
 Manage & Guide team of estimation engineers in preparing technical and commercial bids and
ensure compliance/completeness with tender requirements.
 Manage and Guide Business development team to prepare pre-qualification documents,
registrations procedures and to find new potential opportunities.
 Prepare technical and commercial bids for important and big volume tenders.
 Track and Manage submitted tenders and initiate follow up process.
 Arrange/Participate in technical and commercial negotiation meetings with clients/vendors.
 Analyze the market prices, maintain contact with clients/contractors and report feedbacks and
updates to the higher management.
Major Projects:
400/132KV MBR Substation- Client –ABB, OPGW and ADSS installation-Client-DEWA, 132KV
Cabling work-Client-DEWA.
From 2013 to 2015
Company : Kelvingulf General Contracting Co.
Position : Estimation and Project Control Manager

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M/s Kelvingulf is doing projects in power transmission & distribution, Oil & Gas Electrical and
Instrumentation works, Power cabling and Street lighting works.
Key Responsibilities:
 Plan the response to enquiries as per the preferences.
 Analyze the scope of work, technical requirements and drawings in detail and make sure the
commercial and technical submission meet the client’s requirements/specification.
 Review the quotations from vendors and negotiate prices and payment terms.
 Review the costing of estimation engineers and finalize the costing.
 Handle the complete pricing of big volume projects including technical preparation.
 Guide project engineers in preparing project submissions and ensure approvals on time.
 Guide and ensure the procurement team to procure correct materials from right vendors.
 Monitor and Control the project schedule and find solution for related delays/issues.
Major Projects:
E&I Installation at Shah Gas Plant-Client-Danway, 132KV OHL Demolishing work-Client-Technip,
33KV OHL work at Rumaitha-Client-ALSA, 33KV OHL work at Thamama-Client-Galfar, LED street lighting
system at Ruwais-Client-AL ASAB, 33KV OHL work in western region-Client-Aljaber.
E&I Estimation Engineer 2010-2013 Lindenberg Emirates, UAE
2006-2010 Aljaber Engg., Qatar.
Key Responsibilities:
 Study and clearly understand the scope of work and tender requirements.
 Attend site visits, prepare tender queries for more clarifications.
 Float enquiries to the suppliers, receive quotations and prepare comparisons.
 Prepare effective bill of quantity from the drawings and make price breakdown.
 Prepare commercial submission incorporating direct and indirect cost including tools & plants, HSE,
finance charges etc.

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 Prepare technical documents such as data sheets, schedule, histogram, organization chart etc.
 Coordinate with other divisions (Mechanical & civil) and prepare final costing.
 Report to Estimation manager and discuss/update the tender status.
Major Projects :
33KV &11KV network reinforcement-Client-ADDC, 33KV Primary substation in Ruwais-Client-ADNOC,
11KV Substation at Baraka-Client-Hyundai, Ras laffan Industrial city utility works-Client-Qatar
Petroleum, Sewage Transmission pipe line E&I work-Client-ASHGHAL, Mesaieed Community area road
and street lighting work-Client-Qatar Petroleum, Doha cable factory-Client-Elsewedy, High rise
buildings at Barwa Financial district-Client-Barwa, E&I work at Qatar Aluminium-Client-SNC Lavalin.
EXPERIENCE IN PROJECT ENGINEERING:
Company Designation Duration
Abu Dhabi Maintenance and Construction Co.
(ADMAC), Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
Project Engineer 2002-2006
Projects Detail:
 Upgradation of Shobaisi and Remah Potable water pumping stations for TRANSCO/ADWEA.
 Sewage lifting stations at Liwa, Marfa and Madinat Zayed for ADSSC.
 Site office electrical installation work for Kharafi National for Danet Abu Dhabi project.
Responsibilities:
 Attending kick off meetings and understand the clear requirement of the projects.
 Preparing project submittals (Shop drawings-SLD and layout drawings, Method statements,
Material submittals etc.).
 Sending enquiries for the quotations and evaluation of suppliers/subcontractors commercial and
technical offer based on project requirement.
 Perform electrical design calculations –Cable Sizing, Voltage drop, UPS sizing, Transformer sizing,
Circuit Breaker selections, Capacitor bank sizing, lighting calculations, earthing calculations etc.

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 Assigning the manpower resources and arranging materials, consumables, tools and equipments as
per the work schedule and work requirement.
 Supervising and ensuring that the work progress is proceeding in accordance with approved project
documents.
 Conducting Insulation test, Earth resistance test, Continuity test and prepare the test reports.
 Preparing invoices and submitting for the claim.
 Preparing daily progress reports (DPR), weekly and monthly report and submitting to the
management/project manager.
 Liaison with client/consultant/subcontractors and attending Technical/Commercial meetings.
Computer Proficiency:
 MS office Suite (Word, Excel, Project & PowerPoint).
 Planning Software Primavera-3, Primavera - 5 certified from Cambridge Institute, Abu Dhabi,
U.A.E.
 Auto CAD 2007.
 Estimating tool CCS system.
Additional Course:
 Certified course on design of electrical power system and HVAC system from Dhanush
Engineering, Hyderabad, India
 Training in Etap electrical power systemsoftware.
 H2S/BA safety training course.
Personal Profile
Date of Birth : 12.03.1980.
Religion : Islam.
Languages Known : Tamil, English, Malayalamand Hindi.
Driving License : Valid UAE and Indian Driving License