Aakash Pushparaj

About Aakash Pushparaj

I am a proposal engineer with over 6 years of experience in energy tenders, focusing on…

Experience

1. Proposal Engineer

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   Jun 2024 — Present · Tamil Nadu, IN

   Proposal Writing & Tendering: Studied Tender Documents to clearly understand all techno-commercial requirements, ensuring compliance with RFP, RFQ, and RFI specifications.• Stakeholder Collaboration: Engaged in discussions with Sales, Project teams, Consultants, Contractors, Project Managers, and Customers for clarifications, ensuring strategic communication and conflict resolution before preparing a proposal.• Cost Estimation & Pricing Strategy: Developed strategic pricing strategies and conducted market research to stay ahead of trends, improving win rates and profitability. Utilized SAP, MIS, and estimating tools for accurate BOQ Preparation.• Bid Management & Tracking: Supported and tracked relevant tenders through online search engines, industry reports, and market intelligence data, ensuring timely submission.• Cost Estimation & Project Bidding: Leveraged SAP, MIS, and advanced estimating tools to prepare accurate Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for GCB (Gas Circuit Breakers), GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear), EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction), and high/medium voltage products.• Contract & Documentation Management: Managed the entire tendering process, including analyzing RFP specifications, preparing cost estimates, and submitting competitive bids to secure lucrative contracts.• BOQ & Costing: Prepared precise BOQs covering materials, manpower, tools, consumables, lifting equipment, site office setups, HSE, insurance, logistics, testing & commissioning, and contingencies.• Technical Documentation: Developed P & ID diagrams, scope of work documents, and terminal point matrices for clarity in presales and contract management.• Project Handover & Order Processing: Participated in kick-off meetings and facilitated smooth handover of won projects to Sales, Project, or Service teams, ensuring customer relationship management (CRM).• Process Optimisation: Achieved a 100% improvement in a process/skill through analytical refinement and problem-solving.