SAINATH VENUGOPAL
Business Analysis & Estimations Manager - Saudi Arabia, Kuwait & Iraq
Chennai,Tamil Nadu
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Business Analysis & Estimations Manager
United Catering Company, Part of Damac Group
Dammam, Eastern Province
11.2021 - Current
- Developed detailed cost estimates for catering contracts, including materials, labor, and overheads, ensuring accuracy and competitive pricing to drive profitability.
Coordinated bid and proposal preparation for new contracts, collaborating closely with the business development team to secure competitive projects.
Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to achieve cost-effective pricing and timely delivery of high-quality food and services.
Conducted risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to address cost, supply chain, and labor-related risks, ensuring successful project execution.
Maintained robust client communication, aligning on project scope, pricing, and timelines to foster strong, long-term relationships.
Performed MIS reviews and GAP analysis to monitor performance metrics, identify operational gaps, and implement process improvements for enhanced efficiency. - Instrumental in winning a 10,000 man-days camp in NEOM.
Secured various EPC projects with major clients including JGC, Sinopec International (Marjan), Sinopec Pipeline Projects, Majan Construction, GCS, ADC rigs, HP rigs, TCC, and JGC Iraq etc.,
Estimations Lead
Al Suwaidi Services Company
Jubail, Eastern Province
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Developed cost estimates and proposals for catering contracts, ensuring competitive pricing and profitability.
- Conducted risk assessments and MIS reviews to manage project risks, monitor performance, and drive process improvements.
SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER
Proodle Hospitality Services
08.2018 - 12.2019
- I administered all aspects of the Catering operations at Indian Yamaha Motors, Samsung India & Flextronics
- I was fully responsible and accountable to manage approximately 250 employees, generating a turnover of 25 Crore Per Annum.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
NCMS (Sodexo)
01.2015 - 04.2018
- Clients Managed: Halliburton, ARCC, Maaden Phosphate Company
- Achievements: Successfully Managed Multiple Catering & Facility Operations, and Approximately 200 + Multi National staff, with turnover of 3 Million USD Per Annum.
PROJECTS MANAGER
NCMS (Sodexo)
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Achievements: Mobilized 3,500 Man-days Camp and multiple rigs and managed successfully.
HOSPITALITY MANAGER
Sodexo INDIA
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Achievements: Successfully Managed 400+ Bed Multi Specialty Hospital in Chennai India.
Education
MBA - Hospitality & Tourism Management
Edith Cowan University, Extended Campus Bangalore
Bangalore 01.2009 - 01.2010
B.Sc. - Hotel Management
Bharathidasan University
Level 3 - Food Safety and Supervision - HABC
Skills
Business Analysis
P & L
Business Awareness
Resource Management
Budgeting & Forecasting
Driving Profitability
Contract Management
Analytical Thinking
Bids Evaluation
Presentations & Action Plan
Strategy Development
Cost Engineering
Performance Improvement
Process Development
Familiarity with MS office
References
- Mr Asif Sofi, General Manager, Al Suwaidi Services Company Saudi Arabia, +966 503881394
- Mr Mathew Diwakar, Associate Vice President, Proodle Hospitality - India, +91 90031 82111
Timeline
Business Analysis & Estimations Manager
United Catering Company, Part of Damac Group
11.2021 - Current
Estimations Lead
Al Suwaidi Services Company
12.2019 - 08.2021
SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER
Proodle Hospitality Services
08.2018 - 12.2019
OPERATIONS MANAGER
NCMS (Sodexo)
01.2015 - 04.2018
PROJECTS MANAGER
NCMS (Sodexo)
01.2012 - 01.2015
HOSPITALITY MANAGER
Sodexo INDIA
01.2010 - 01.2012
MBA - Hospitality & Tourism Management
Edith Cowan University, Extended Campus Bangalore
01.2009 - 01.2010
B.Sc. - Hotel Management
Bharathidasan University
Level 3 - Food Safety and Supervision - HABC
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