Kiran Kumar Podakanti
About Kiran Kumar Podakanti
Kiran Kumar Podakanti is a Contract Administrator and Senior Quantity Surveyor at Consolidated Contractors International Company in Athens, Greece, where he has worked since 2013. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Maratwada University and has previous experience as a Project Quantity Surveyor at Transemirates Contracting.
Work at Consolidated Contractors
Kiran Kumar Podakanti has been employed at Consolidated Contractors International Company since 2013, serving as a Contract Administrator and Senior Quantity Surveyor. Over the course of 11 years in Athens, Attiki, Greece, he has played a key role in preparing bid packages and making recommendations for subcontract package works, which require management approval. His responsibilities also include reviewing subcontractor interim progress payment applications and issuing payment certificates, ensuring that financial processes align with project timelines and contract stipulations.
Education and Expertise
Kiran Kumar Podakanti holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering from Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Maratwada University, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. His foundational education includes attending Chaithanyabharathi High School in Suryapet from 1984 to 1992. His academic background provides him with a solid understanding of engineering principles, which he applies in his professional role as a Quantity Surveyor.
Background
Before joining Consolidated Contractors, Kiran Kumar Podakanti worked as a Project Quantity Surveyor at Transemirates Contracting from 2005 to 2012. During his seven years in the United Arab Emirates, he gained valuable experience in quantity surveying and project management. His background in both the UAE and Greece has equipped him with a diverse perspective on international construction practices.
Achievements
In his current role, Kiran Kumar Podakanti has been responsible for implementing change management procedures that align with contract requirements. He actively participates in change management meetings and engages in negotiations with stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met. Additionally, he prepares rate analyses for extra or additional items in construction projects, contributing to the financial management and planning of construction activities.