Syed R. Khan PE, PMP

Construction Manager and Manager D/B & Special Projects – CES Consulting, Virginia

Field: Program/Project Management, Construction Management, Design Management

Address: 13816 Eden Way

Chantilly VA 20151

USA

Cell phone: 703-***-****/ & 703-***-****

E-mail: acbsho@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn: Syed Khan

Licensed In: Texas, Washington DC. And Virginia

Career Objectives: Seeking to join a program/project management consultant in a Senior

Management role with long term growth and future. At present, I am

looking forward to the challenges of managing large developments and

multiple projects within Middle East or USA.

Work Experience: 31 years (15 - Middle East, 10 - USA, 6 – Asia) in managing large

development projects, infrastructure projects, buildings, and airports.

Employment History:

July 2013 to Present: CES Consulting – Chantilly, Virginia

Position: Manager Design Build & Special Projects

Reporting to: President

Overseeing and supervising design build projects in Virginia and Washington DC, overseeing construction engineering

and management services and preparing technical and business proposals for various clients. Leading the way to manage

special projects identified by clients to suit their specific needs. In addition, auditing project records for conformity and

compliance as part of quality assurance for the clients.

December, 2011 to June2013: Parsons Brinckerhoff – Doha, Qatar

Position: Area Manager

Reporting to: Program Director

Qatar Local Roads & Drainage Improvement Program (LRDP)

As Area Manager, I am responsible for overseeing and coordinating the design management, construction contract

procurement, construction management, handing over and overseeing the defect liability period and final handing over

of roads and drainage projects.

I work in a Strong Matrix Organization where I lead all coordination efforts with other functional groups in the program

management organization such as design specialists, project controls, contract management, claims specialists,

construction supervision staff and the client for delivering the projects.

The program requires coordination with various other major programs such as Qatar National Master Plan, Qatar

National Drainage Master Plan, Qatar Rail Development Program, Qatar Highway Development Program and Qatar

Integrated Drainage Program. Additionally, I manage stake holder coordination with other government agencies such as

Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Ministry of Environment, President’s Executive Office and Central Planning Office of

Qatar.

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March 2007 to December 2011: ALDAR Properties, PJSC – Abu Dhabi, UAE

Position: Deputy Director

Reporting to: Project Director

Mix-Use Development of Yas Island (Home of Formula 1 Race Track):

As Deputy Director for Yas Island Developments, I was responsible for the development of Infrastructure projects at Yas

Island.

I was directly responsible for the design, procurement, and construction management of the following transportation &

utilities projects on Yas Island:

• A twenty Five (25) KM, Ten Lane Freeway with several interchanges, roads and waterway crossings

connecting Yas Island to Mina Zayed via Saadiyat Island.

• Design & Construction of An Underwater Tunnel (1.1 KM Long) connecting Yas Island to Raha Beach.

• Construction of all internal roads, surface parking lots, and multilevel parking structures.

• Construction of utilities mains and distribution networks for all electrical, water, storm water, surface drainage,

TSE Irrigation, natural gas, and telephone civil works.

• Design & Construction of Potable Water Reservoir & Pumping Station (60,000 CM).

• Design & Construction of Irrigation Water Reservoir & Pumping Station (57,000 CM).

In addition, I was also responsible for other developments such as villas, apartments, commercial, and recreational

buildings, and community buildings developed by Aldar and as joint venture with other major developers in the world.

Some of the key projects included the development of the largest IKEA store in MENA area, the Aldar Business Centre,

ACE Hardware Store, Public Beach, An All Age Yasmina School and detailed design and procurement of construction

contracts for the Garden Crescent Residential Scheme.

On the above projects, I managed the development of procurement strategy for design and construction packages,

overseeing the work of number of Design & Construction Managers, overseeing the management of designs prepared by

various consultants,, coordination of deign activities with stake holders, change management, construction

management, contract management, overseeing the commissioning and operation activities, overseeing the as-built

drawings preparation, and project close out activities.

Sep 1997 to Feb 2007: Parsons International, Pasadena, USA

Position: Acting Senior Construction Manager / Senior Resident Engineer

Reported to: Program Director

Development & Expansion of Abu Dhabi International Airport:

As part of the PMC Team, I was responsible for the development of several projects such as Terminal 1A, Terminal 2,

Terminal 3, Quick Baggage Transfer, New Hard Stands, and the Refurbishment of the Cargo Terminal at the Abu Dhabi

International Airport to cater for three million passengers per year.

I was responsible for the development of design and construction packages, overseeing the designs prepared by various

consultants, coordination of design activities with stake holders, change management construction management, contract

management, overseeing the commissioning and operation activities, overseeing the as-built drawings preparation,

overseeing the work of number of Area Design & Construction Managers, and project close out activities.

Transportation & Road Improvement Program Al-Ain Road Interchange, Abu Dhabi, UAE:

The project scope envisaged construction of three bridges, two tunnels, utilities relocation, CCTV systems and new

roadway. In addition, landscaping of the VIP route and two adjacent projects was also included. I was responsible for

the direct supervision and overseeing of Construction works, associated utilities works, CCTV, and Traffic Control

Systems.

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Transportation & Roads Improvement Program: Al-Fallah Street Road Widening, Abu Dhabi, UAE:

The project involved 7 KM widening of one of the busiest arteries in Abu Dhabi. I was responsible for the direct

supervision and overseeing of Construction of roadway-widening including associated utility works, CCTV, and Traffic

Control Systems in the City of Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Transportation & Roads Improvement Program: Break Water Infrastructure Developments in Abu Dhabi, UAE:

The project involves dredging, backfilling, rock revetment, sea wall construction, and infrastructure development for

Malls, Hotels, and Luxury Villas. I was directly responsible for the infrastructure development such as new roads,

installation of new electrical, water, sewer, and drainage system. I was also responsible for the coordination and

overseeing of sea wall construction, rock revetment and backfill activities.

Transportation & Roads Improvement Program: Underground Parking Structures in Abu Dhabi, UAE:

The parking structure construction program consisted of several three level underground parking structures in the City

of Abu Dhabi. The Parking Structures consisted of reinforced concrete retaining walls, pre-cast Double Tee Beams,

Inverted Tee Girders, and a CIP roof slab. The electro-mechanical works included, firefighting, fire alarm system,

CCTV, patron assistance system, carbon monoxide ventilation system, variable message signs, HVAC, sewer and

electrical components.

As Senior Resident Engineer, I supervised each Resident Engineer’s work to ensure uniformity of procedures for the

program, analyzed and managed construction cost and schedules, contract administration, construction overseeing,

liaison with the Utility Agencies, and construction claims.

Sep 1989 to Sep 1997: Parsons Brinkerhoff Construction Services, Virginia, USA

Positions Held: Project Manager/Resident Engineer

Reported to: Area Manager/Regional Manager

Development of New Ronald Reagan International Airport, Washington DC, USA:

The project envisaged construction of completely new international airport in Washington DC to replace the old airport.

I was responsible for the coordination of several construction contracts with regards to progress and cost management.

Also coordinated the testing and commissioning of the airport systems for inauguration. In addition, I assisted the

Program Manager in claims management on several contracts.

I-95 Highway Expansion Projects in Virginia, USA:

The I-95 HOV widening projects included utilities relocation works, roadway construction, construction of bridge

interchanges, associated electromechanical works, CCTV, wetland mitigation, landscaping, bridge painting, and

overhead sign structures. I was responsible for scheduling and coordinating material testing and inspection, shop

drawing review, coordination between various agencies, monitoring and analyzing construction schedules, claims

defense and management, payments and change orders, and status reporting to governmental agencies

I-395 Freeway in Washington DC, USA:

The project scope included replacement of 3 miles of old bridge deck, substructure and superstructure repairs, bridge

bearing replacement under traffic, pin and link replacement, post tensioning of existing steel girders, improvement of

safety barriers, Cathodic protection, latex overlay, asphalt paving, and overhead signs. The responsibilities were similar

to I-95 HOV projects.

Jan 88 to Aug 1989: Cannon Program Management, New York, USA

Positions held: Deputy Project Manager

Reported to: Project Manager

Underground Parking Structure, New York, USA:

The Parking Structure consisted of reinforced concrete retaining walls, pre-cast Double Tee

Girders, Inverted Tee girders, and a CIP roof slab, installation of electro-mechanical system

consisted of firefighting alarm system, CCTV, patron assistance system, carbon monoxide

ventilation system, variable message signs, HVAC, sewer and electrical components.

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My responsibilities included analyzing and managing construction cost and time claims, contract

administration, overseeing design and construction coordination, project controls, overseeing

payment processing, overseeing shop drawing and material approval, liaison with the owner’s

representatives,

Sep 81 to Jan 1988: National Engineering Services (NESPAK) Pakistan

Position: Project Engineer

Reported to: Project Manager

Development of New Karachi International Airport, Pakistan:

The project envisaged construction of completely new airport to replace old airport terminals.

The responsibilities varied from design coordination and management, construction engineering support, tender

preparation, tender evaluation, analyzing and monitoring of design and construction schedules, cost, budget controls

and project cost, to schedule reporting.

Development of Port Mohammad Bin Qasim and Access Road, Pakistan:

The project envisaged construction of completely new seaport to reduce the burden on existing Karachi airport and to

cater the needs of new Karachi Export Processing Zone and the Steel Mills.

My responsibilities varied from design management, construction engineering support, tender preparation, tender

evaluation, analyzing and monitoring of design and construction schedules, cost, budget controls and project status

reporting.

Academic Qualifications:

• Masters in Engineering – State University of New York at Buffalo, USA, 1989

• Bachelors in Engineering – N.E.D University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan, 1981

Licenses & Certification:

Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas (License No. 115185, Valid till 10/14)

Licensed Professional Engineer in Washington DC (License No. 10287, Valid till 08/14)

Licensed Professional Engineer in Commonwealth of Virginia. (License No. 040*******, Valid till 7/15)

Professional Project Manager (PMP)

Languages:

• English

• Urdu

• Hindi

• I can read and write Arabic and speak Arabic with difficulty

Desired Location: Open to all locations in USA and Overseas

Career Level: Project Director/Operations Director

Family: Wife and two children (25 and 21 Years Old)

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Availability: 30 days minimum notice period, however negotiable

Salary: To commensurate with the qualifications

References:

Mr. Stephen Worrell Mr. Thomas Farrell

Yas Island Project Director Ex. Regional Manager

ALDAR Properties, PJSC Parsons Brinkerhoff

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Virginia, USA

971-*-***-**** 703 - 980-2267

acbsho@r.postjobfree.com

acbsho@r.postjobfree.com

Mr. Siddarth Bhide Mr. James T Ruddell

Country Manager Ex. Area Manager

Al Futaim Retail – IKEA Parsons Brinkerhoff

Dubai, UAE Virginia, USA

971-*-***-**** 571-***-****

acbsho@r.postjobfree.com acbsho@r.postjobfree.com

Thomas Topolski Chris Reseigh

Ex. Regional Manager Ex. President

Parsons International Parsons Brinkerhoff Construction Services

Abu Dhabi, Virginia, USA

United Arab Emirates 703-***-****

97150 – 552-7682 acbsho@r.postjobfree.com

acbsho@r.postjobfree.com

Mike Rigsby

Program Director

Parsons Brinckerhoff

Doha, Qatar

+974-****-****

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