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Middle East Security Clearance

Location:
Gainesville, VA
Posted:
March 14, 2024

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Mohammad Ahmed

MOHAMMAD JAVED AHMED

***** ******** ***** *****, *********, VA 20169, USA

Cell: 907-***-****

Email: ad4b99@r.postjobfree.com

Security Clearance: SECRET

WORK EXPERIENCE

*/****-** DATE - US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE) Middle East District, Winchester Virginia (VA)- 0801- General Engineer GS-13 (This is a Federal Job)

Duties: Serving as a technical expert with regard to construction schedule analysis and technical analysis of construction design, contract modifications and claims based upon original design, scope of work and contract specifications. Expert in using all scheduling and scheduling diagnostic software

(Primavera, MS Project, Open Plan, Acumen fuse 360, Risk+) and performing analysis for contact dispute resolution, claims and contract modifications. Performs periodic site visits to Corps of Engineers projects and field offices in Middle East during various stages of construction to observe, document, and ensure construction activities are performed in compliance with original design, scope of work and specifications. Develop schedules for assessing Period of performance (POP) of projects as part of independent Government estimate (IGE) from design drawings, scope of work and contract specifications. Perform Time impact analysis (TIA) of delays and time extension claimed by the contractors and provide timely feedback to field offices, project managers and contracting officers. Provide written analysis on design plans and design modifications to all Middle East field offices and design team.

Perform schedule risk analysis and develop risk models based upon uncertainty of durations and probability of events. Develop cost risk models using Monte Carlo simulation. Predict project completion dates and project durations within certain confidence level (P80, P50) using Monte Carlo simulation.

12/2012 to 9/2015 - DEFENSE CONTRACTING MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) EVMA Implementation Division, Chantilly, VA

Series: 0801- General Engineer GS-13 (This is a Federal Job) Supervisor: Tiffany Lee Murray 224-***-****)

Duties: As a professional engineer, serve as an Expert Earned Value Management (EVM) Analyst in the Earned Value Management Implementation Division. Utilize multi-disciplinary Engineering knowledge including mathematics, statistics, process research, operations research, cost and schedule analysis, economic analysis and other technical concepts as required to conduct analysis on EVM issues and systems. Participated in Earned Value Management Implementation review as team lead. Conducted interviews with contractor’s control account mangers (CAMs) during reviews to investigate noncompliance with 32 ANSI/EIA-748 EVMS guidelines. Performed extensive pre review analysis leading to authoring several well founded EVMS Deficiency Reports (DRs) during compliance reviews. Skilled in schedule analysis, utilizing various scheduling software and analysis tools e.g. Open Plan, Microsoft Project, Primavera, Artemis and Acumen Fuse. Provided easily understood exhibits to demonstrate complex scheduling deficiencies. Assisted in conducting training session for all Mid-Atlantic Contract Management offices (CMOs) by providing input on scheduling training topics. Routinely manage monthly Mid-Atlantic Hub corrective action reports (CARs), receive inputs from numerous CMOs, assess CMO status provided and when necessary require CMOs to clarify inputs. Performed comprehensive, cogent System surveillance reports (SSR) assessments for constructive, timely feedback to CMOs. Performed thorough evaluation / feedback to CMOs on PARs. Work directly with CMO's to review and improve CAR's prior to approval. Address all EVM (i.e., cost, schedule, and technical performance) issues; gathering necessary program, and contract information. Perform comprehensive data analysis to evaluate contractor’s contract performance, risk analysis, risk to the Government in terms of schedule and budget by understanding Pa g e 1 5 Mohammad Ahmed

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cause-effect relationships of cost drivers and other contributing factors. Expert level knowledge of the principles and concepts of earned value management and 32 ANSI/EIA-748 EVMS guidelines. On regular basis review and evaluate contractor’s earned value management system descriptions and propose changes for compliance with 32 ANSI/EIA-748 EVMS guidelines. Thorough knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), DOD contract types and DOD procurement practices. Summarize and report findings from studies and data analyses with the interpretation of data in common language and graphs for senior level decision makers. Prior to review, gain thorough knowledge of contractor's management system and system description (SD) for understanding of the technical parameters of the program cost drivers in order to analyze, evaluate, and interpret the contractor's progress in relation to proposed plans; current and potential overruns, schedule slippage, and funding shortfalls; the supplier's analysis of the problem and the proposed corrective action; and proposed changes in cost estimating and accounting techniques. Involved in improving EVM analysis methods, capabilities, databases, and processes. Proficient with Microsoft Access, Winsight or other database software. Proficient in basic Microsoft Excel functions like count, value lookup and pivot tables. Comprehensive knowledge of developing mathematical models, empirical models and simulations based on field data.

11/2009 – 12/2012: ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, Vicksburg, MS United States

(579 EN DET, FEST-M) (Deployed to Afghanistan for Two years) Series: 0810 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 12

Civil Engineer (This is a federal job) Supervisor: COL Richard Dean 202-***-****) Worked as Project Engineer at ANA Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, for awarded infrastructure contracts worth 70 Million. Typical duties include construction contract administration, review for approval of design and construction submittals, addressing contractor Requests for Information (RFls), construction schedule review, reviewing and processing contractor payment requests, and quality assurance for the projects assigned. Schedule and conduct Pre Construction meetings with contractors. Maintained communication with project management, engineering branch, and contracting to ensure project goals are within schedule and for final product is acceptable for customer and end user. Understand and comply with all applicable Laws, Regulations, and Corps of Engineers Policies governing construction Management and contract administration, and be proactive in strengthening internal controls, which promote safety in the workplace and safeguards government property and interest. Communicated honestly and openly with higher chain of command, fellow engineers and DOD customers to ensure that appropriate elements are pulled in to making critical and important decisions. Conducted weekly progress meetings with contractors to ensure proper management of the projects. Scrutinized in detail all payment applications to ensure full value is received by the Government prior to payment. Kept senior management informed by ensuring project data in Resident Management System (RMS) is up to date. Proficient in analyzing project schedule in PRIMAVERA and enforcing aggressive construction schedule for construction projects. Deployed to Kandahar Air Force Base-Afghanistan (KAF) (one year Assignment) With FEST-M Team. Worked on Planning, Designing of Civil Engineering Projects in support of Operation Freedom. Designed, produced construction standard drawings, wrote statements of work (SOW) and did cost estimates for various gravel roads, asphalt roads and other government buildings in support of Military operations in Kandahar province-Afghanistan. Applied professional knowledge of engineering theory, principles, methods, and techniques related to construction and designing, along with an understanding of the various construction trades and crafts. Assisted in planning, organizing, and carrying out field supervision of construction projects, with some characteristics similar to civil works, military, environmental, and support for others programs. Provided technical engineer planning and design, environmental and geospatial engineering support, in support of designated military and civil agencies for Full Spectrum Operations. Delivered innovative, resilient, sustainable solutions to the Armed Forces in Afghanistan. Built and cultivated a competent, disciplined, and resilient team equipped to deliver high quality solutions. Maintained personal deployable status and work with the FEST-M OIC/NCOIC to resolve issues that may interfere with deployment. Assist in team mobilization, demobilization and sustainment operations as directed by the OIC. Participated in all required FEST-M Team/Collective Home Station training, including TOE equipment training and decentralized team training in accordance with the FEST-M Core Mission Essential Tasks List

(CMETL), Complete all Theater Specific/AO pre-deployment training and certification prior to deployment. Obtained security clearance, complete medical and other training/certification requirements for deployment. Mohammad Ahmed

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Utilized Army Values, support Department of the Army, USACE, and MVD command initiatives and visions by ensuring application of and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies governing Safety and Occupational Health, EEO/EO, Information Security, Physical Security, Ethics, time, property and financial accountability and Standards of Conduct. Followed issue-resolution ladder concepts. Facilitated project communication by ensuring that important milestones and project status information is updated at least biweekly. Served as positive role model for others. 09/2008 - 02/2009, ASRC Energy (Contract job through Bergaila Associates) Anchorage, AK United States

Hours per week: 40

Principal Process Engineer

Supervisor: Rick Germaine

Duties: -Developing Material Balance/Energy Balance, PFDs, P&IDs, Process Data for Equipment & Instrumentation, Equipment Lists, Equipment Sizing Calculations, Hydraulic Calculations, Line Sizing.

-Have hands on experience in Process Engineering Licensed Software viz., HYSYS simulation, equipment design, conceptual design, preliminary or detailed engineering, hydraulic flow modeling, pipe line design and pipe line size calculation.

-Have extensive exposure to International Standards viz., API etc.

-Worked with clients (like B.P, Conocophillips) to develop a project scope of work and estimates.

-Served as engineering/technical expert for fuel facilities engineering and fuel related environmental issues. Provides customers with expert professional engineering services and other technical services to include design and construction oversight, project management, installations master planning, restoration and modernization project execution. Provided expert engineering guidance and advice covering a wide range of facilities and utility distribution systems, including crude oil, storage tanks, Lubricants, natural gas, water and wastewater.

Comprehensive knowledge of NEC, OSHA, NFPA, and API standards as they apply to a wide range of engineering requirements and problems. Reviewed proposed activity plans, specifications (or statements of work), and cost estimates for technical adequacy or made field inspections to personally determine project needs and initiate action.

CH2M Hill (Contract job through RTX inc.)

Anchorage, AK United States

02/2008 - 09/2008

Hours per week: 40

Senior Engineer

Supervisor: Ron Drozdick

Duties: -Developing Material Balance/Energy Balance, PFDs, P&IDs, Process Data for Equipment & Instrumentation, Equipment Lists, Equipment Sizing Calculations, Hydraulic Calculations, Line Sizing, pump design, vertical and horizontal storage tank design calculations.

-Have hands on experience in Process Engineering Licensed Softwares viz., HYSYS simulation, equipment design, conceptual design, preliminary or detailed engineering and hydraulic flow modeling.

-Have extensive exposure to International Standards viz., API etc.

-Worked with clients (like B.P, Conocophillips) to develop a project scope of work, estimates, and/or schedules.

-Writing design basis at select, define and execute stages of the project.

-Designing of process safety systems including PSV sizing and ESD control philosophy.

-Knowledge of Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) of process systems and addressing resultant findings.

-Coordinate with QA and the Buyer to resolve purchasing related issues expeditiously.

-Report weekly progress/status to program management and customer.

-Manage engineering scope changes to minimize effect on schedule of deliverables to the client

-Review and approval of Vendor Drawings and Data.

-Participation in Interdisciplinary Review Process (IRP) of engineering packages.

-Possess good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel spreadsheet software, Outlook e-mail software and any other discipline-specific design or analysis software. Mohammad Ahmed

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Denali Materials Inc.

Anchorage, AK United States

03/2003 - 09/2007

Hours per week: 40

Facility/Production/Quality Control Manager

Supervisor: Jerry Desjarlais

Duties: I reviewed, evaluated and analyzed construction documents submitted by the contractor for construction of a new three (3.0) million dollars production facility. Negotiated terms and conditions of the construction contract and administered the contract through completion. The project was completed in time without cost growth due to my skills in construction management and contract administration. Also evaluated, conducted detailed investigations and analysis to determine validity of contractors claims due to differing site conditions or/and changed customer requirements. I negotiated complex construction claims issues and reduced the claimed amount by 20% from the submitted amount. Supervised ten personnel during construction and commissioning phases of the facility. I also managed and controlled construction program funds for Supervision and Administration (S&A) and Engineering during Construction (EDC) for proper execution of construction in a timely manner. I was also responsible for evaluating customer requirements, preparing technical proposals and negotiating highway construction contracts with customers such as Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska Department of Transportation, Municipality of Anchorage and other private contractors. I dealt with environmental issues on regular basis with the Environmental Protection Agency. I was regularly involved in pavement mix design, process design and implementation including various components of process equipment. I improved upon existing processes and introduced new processes to increase production efficiency and capacity utilization of the plant. Expert in formulating and production of polymer modified asphalt and asphalt emulsions according to Alaskan climate. Evaluated and implemented energy conservation measures resulting in 30% reduction in energy costs amounting to approximately one half (0.5) million dollars over the period of four years.

Education: University of Alaska Fairbanks (09/02/2005 - 05/2008) Fairbanks, AK United States Master's Degree 05/2008

GPA: 4.0 of a maximum 4.0

Credits Earned: 31 Semester hours

Major: Civil Engineering

Relevant Coursework

Courses Attended: Arctic Engineering, Frozen Ground Engineering, Foundation Engineering, Geo- technical Engineering, Pavement Design, and Advanced Slope Stability. Thesis: Analysis of Rutting for Anchorage Pavements. University of British Columbia Vancouver, Canada

Master's Degree

Major: Engineering, Chemical

Relevant Coursework

Courses Attended: Water Pollution Control, Air Pollution Control, Environmental Protection Control in Pulp and Paper Industry, Pulping Process, Pulping Reaction Engineering, Pulping Processes, Bleaching Reaction Engineering, Paper Making Process, Rheology of Pulp and Paper, Modulation and Simulation Process.

University of the Punjab Lahore, Pakistan

Bachelor's Degree

Major: Chemical Engineering

Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:

Courses Attended: Applied Mathematics I, Applied Physics I, Surveying and Mechanics of Materials, Physical Chemistry I, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering Principles I, Chemical Process Technology I, English, Theory of Machines and Prime Movers, Electrical Engineering, Physical Chemistry II, Chemical Engineering Principles II, Unit Operation I, Chemical Process Technology, Mohammad Ahmed

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Applied Mathematics III, Structures, Electronics and Electrical Instruments, Thermodynamics, Chemical Process Technology III, Unit Process I, Fuel and Combustion, Unit Operation II, Engineering Drawing, Sociology, Thermodynamics II, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Instrumentation and Process Control, Unit Process II, Chemical Process Technology, Unit Operation III, Process Economics and Industrial Management, Chemical Plant Design (short Thesis)

DAWIA Certification:

DAWIA certification Level 3 (Business – Financial Management Level III) DAWIA certification Level 3 (Facility Engineering Level III) Job Related Training: JOB RELATED TRAINING COURSES 1. Recipient of coin and certificate of appreciation from commander of Kandahar Airfield as recognition for excellent work on Force-Protection project.

2. Boiler engineering class III, British Columbia, Canada. 3. Statistical quality control, British Columbia Institute of Technology, Canada. 4. SUPERPAVE mix design course, Virginia Department of Transportation, USA. 5. Pavement mix design through Bailey method, Asphalt Institute, USA 6. Contingency Engineer Management Course, FEST-M, Mobile, Ala, Dec. 2009 7. Construction Contract Administration, USACE, Baltimore, Maryland, 24- 29 Jan. 2010. 8. Construction Quality Management, San Antonio, Texas, 12-14 Jan. 2010 9. Master Planning Course, USACE, Huntsville Ala. Feb. 2010 10. INTAC (Individual Terrorism Awareness Course), UDC/FEST-M, 19-27 Feb. 2010 11. ARRK Training, Mar. 2010

Job Related skills:

I am multi-lingual. I speak, write and read English, Punjabi and Urdu fluently. I speak and understand Hindi. I regularly use Microsoft office word, excel, power point, access and type about 50 words per minutes. I am competent in all other office equipment. Expert in Resident management system (RMS). Proficient in PRIMAVERA, MICROSOFT PROJECT and OPEN PLAN scheduling software. Good working knowledge of AUTOCAD/MICROSTATION software. Expert Earned value Management specialist. Expert in developing schedule and cost risk models.

Job Related Honors, Awards, and Memberships Etc:

Award for service with NATO during the period 24 April 2010-24 April 2011. Participated in technical public speaking to groups up to 150. Supervised facilities construction contracts worth 50 million dollars. Coordinated construction activities to finish construction of new facilities ahead of schedule. Provided technical support resulting in 2 million dollars increase in annual revenue. Performed value engineering for new facilities reducing 3 million dollars in construction cost. Saved 2.0 million dollars during negotiations for submitted by the contractor during construction due to change orders. Conducted energy analysis and recommended solutions producing energy saving of 1 million dollars. Supplemental Information

I am highly motivated individual, team player, effective communicator and adept problem solver with over 20 years of experience in: Facility planning and development, budgeting, cost analysis. Working with and administering leading contractors interacting with AE firm, Generating proposals, contract negotiations and contract administration. Project engineering, application engineering, production engineering and quality management. Working with federal/State Governments on turnkey projects Supervision of personnel and construction Strategic planning, conducting technical seminars and customer assurance. Proficient with Resident management system (RMS).

Proficient in PRIMAVERA, OPEN PLAN and MS project scheduling software. Develop schedule and cost Risk models using Risk+ program in ACUMEN FUSE 360.



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