QURBANALI ZAFARI

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571-***-**** ad4euj@r.postjobfree.com

Fully Work Authorized No Visa Sponsorship Required PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Project Manager with 14+ years of robust and in-depth experience in managing large-scale construction projects, delivering optimal results and business value by driving high-level project and operations management, and expertise in overseeing staff requirements and leadership functions in high-growth environments. Proven track record directing project-wide operations, administering multimillion-dollar budgets, negotiating contracts, controlling expenses, and boosting efficiency and productivity. Skilled in successfully developing and overseeing project budgets, schedules, staffing requirements, and life cycle tasks to comprehensively manage all facets of implementation and execution. KEY SKILLS

Expert in MS Project, Microsoft Office

(Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and MS Outlook

AutoCAD, 2D & 3D, SAP 2000, and SAFE

Professional Engineering course, LBGI

Project Management Training, CARE

International

The Complete Training Course for Managers

certificate, AMA

OSHA 10 hours Safety standards regulations

certificate, Red Vector

Proven experience as a construction project

manager, well-versed in all construction

methodologies and procedures, and able to

coordinate a team of professionals of

different disciplines to achieve the best

results

In-depth understanding of construction

procedures, materials, and project

management principles

Familiarity with quality standards, health,

and safety requirements

Outstanding verbal & written communication

and negotiation skills

Excellent organizational and time-

management skills

A team player with leadership abilities

Expert in Managing, Monitoring, and

Controlling Projects’ Implementation

Excellent proficiency in Communication,

Leadership, Decision-Making, and

Organizational skills

Collaboration and problem-solving skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Civil Engineer/Senior Road Engineer 03/2011 - 11/2021 Embassy of the United States,

Communicated with 80+ clients and stakeholders from different DOS and Construction Company bureaus via meetings and other communication channels to gather their requirements

Successfully managed 20+ construction projects with a total budget of 200 M$ in a cost/time efficient manner and within other specified constraints.

Successfully managed 2 large construction projects: 11-story office buildings NOX and NOBX with a total budget of $700M, in a cost/time efficient manner and within other specified constraints

Successfully managed 3 large construction projects: 12-story residential buildings SDA1, SDA2, and SDA3 with a capacity of 900-unit apartments worth $800M in a cost/time efficient manner and at high quality

Managed construction of 150 km two-way motor vehicle asphalt and concrete main road worth $500M completed in a cost/time efficient manner and at high quality

Managed construction of 9 large concrete highway bridges with a total budget of 20M$ in a cost/time efficient manner and within other specified constraints

Managed and planned a wide range of other construction projects from start to finish

Responsible for monitoring and supervising construction projects, and ensuring each project is feasible by analyzing local and environmental impacts and making sure that they can be completed with high quality on time within budget restrictions

Considered the budget, regulations, and environmental hazards during the risk-analysis stage

Prepared material, equipment, and labor cost estimates and confirmed costs are within budget

Completed and submitted all permit applications to the appropriate agencies and ensured projects were compliant throughout the design and construction stages

Managed repair and maintenance of infrastructure projects Construction Project Manager/Supervising Engineer 07/2007 - 03/2011 Development Alternative Inc. (DAI),

Directed 60+ construction projects per year, and managed all aspects including site surveys, construction budgeting, building, negotiations and awards, and project operations.

Managed design and construction of 2 large courthouse and bank buildings and renovation of 50 existing buildings worth $120M completed within budget, time, and high quality.

Completed $100K to $150M construction projects, ensuring quality and adherence to building standards.

Simultaneously administered multiple small-to-large-scale projects worth $452M while securing $2.5M in savings each year.

Optimized the company’s resources and implemented new policies and systems that cut the department’s operational expenses by 18%.

Planned and oversaw the building process of various construction projects from start to finish.

Managed and supervised all activities related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, and schedule.

Managed and supervised project team members; set goals and evaluated performance.

Managed directly and provided engineering and technical support to all the technical workgroups on-site with a workforce of 1250+ people.

Allocated resources effectively including personnel, materials, and time, and evaluated all costs associated with each project including materials, costs of labor, and time expended

Coordinated the engineering team, assigning short and long-term goals for the successful completion of the project’s plans, making sure all projects and undertakings stayed on budget and within the projected time schedule

Construction Project Manager/Senior Engineer 04/2004 - 06/2007 Louis Berger Group Inc. (LBGI),

Managed construction of 150 school and clinic building projects worth $120M completed within budget, time, and at high quality

Managed retrofit of 50 school and clinic building projects with a total budget of $18M in a cost/time efficient manner and within other specified constraints

Successfully managed a portion of the construction of a Highway around 1000 km length with a total budget of $400M in a cost/time efficient manner and within other specified constraints

Managed construction of 240 km main road and helicopter pad projects worth $200M completed within budget, time, and at high quality

Successfully managed the reconstruction of the Shah Rawan Intake project with a total budget of $8M in a cost/time efficient manner and within other specified constraints

Successful managed the reconstruction of Sar-e-Haus Dam, with spillway and diversion channel worth $32M completed within budget, time, and at high quality

Managed rehabilitation of 5 large dams for producing electricity and irrigation and construction of 3 diversion dam projects worth $80M completed within budget, time, and at high quality

Assigned tasks to engineering teams, setting long and short-term project goals, negotiated with vendors and clients, ensuring that projects stayed within time and budgetary restraints, and complied with reports for the board of directors

Responsible for communicating the goals of the company to all engineers and professionals in the team, and calculating costs, materials, labor, and time required for each project

Supervised every phase of the project from start to completion, delegated tasks to engineering teams, and supervised staff training as well as equipment installation

Performed quality control checks on all systems and products, and quickly resolved disputes among staff

Analyzed data and drafted reports for review, acknowledged or rewarded good work, and approved designs and budgets

Construction Project Manager/Project Supervisor 06/1997 - 04/2004 CARE International,

Successfully managed the construction/rehabilitation of 215+ irrigation, road, erosion control, and W/S system projects with a total budget of $120M in a cost/time efficient manner and within other specified constraints

Successfully managed the construction of a reservoir dam, 5+ motor-way concrete bridges, 10+ box/pipe concretes siphons, a helicopter pad, and 28,000 m3 check dam projects worth $26M completed within budget, time, and at high quality

Successfully delivered a $7.5M irrigation system construction project three days ahead of schedule and

$200K under budget

Effectively negotiated contracts to create a mutually beneficial agreement, saving $500K in construction costs

Coached and mentored a team of 250 crew members in the field, resulting in greater productivity and efficiency

Executed corrective action plans to mitigate unnecessary delays in work related to bad weather and emergencies

Responsible for overseeing and coordinating all construction site activities according to project blueprints and schedule plans

Managed multiple job orders at the same time; maintained cost, schedule, and risk levels by industry and government standards

Managed multiple projects from award to completion

Directed technical, contractual, and administrative performance of the contracts Civil Engineer/ Chief Engineer 04/1992 - 06/1997

Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA),

Managed construction of 90+ school and clinic building projects with a total budget of $130M in a cost/time efficient manner and within other specified constraints

Successfully managed the construction of 25+ water supply programs worth $42M completed within budget, time, and at high quality

Completed organizational and project management responsibilities to effectively lead the construction team and ensure they had all the resources they needed

Responsible for overseeing and coordinating all the activities of a construction site according to project blueprints and schedule plans, coordinating subcontractors, performing quality control and safety checks, and providing on-site direction when preparing construction sites

Managed a team of 230+ workers, including work schedules, project progress, and resource allocation, and created cost estimates for labor, supplies, materials, and other project costs

Collaborated with clients, project managers, and other construction management to determine budget and timeline and created schedules for workers and subcontractors

Ensured that all on-site personnel complied with project procedures, safety program requirements, work rules, etc., and documented all violations, notified project management, and recommended/implemented corrective actions as required

Coordinated materials and equipment delivery with vendors and suppliers and maintained a daily log for the job sites’ operation, reporting to management as necessary

Made changes in the operation as necessary to best meet construction deadlines and hire additional subcontractors and assign work accordingly

Implemented management techniques that are cost-effective and efficient Structural Designer Engineer/Chief Civil Engineer 02/1982 - 03/1992 Central Institute Project of Afghanistan (PAMA),

Headed the completion of 6 large commercial projects and 13 residential developments with a total budget of

$230M in a cost/time efficient manner and within other specified constraints

Managed the budgets and schedules for other multi-million dollar residential, commercial, ground improvements, and infrastructure projects

Completed 1200 residential housing units, 12 buildings, and 60 hectares of site development works projects worth $60M completed within budget, time, and at high quality

Controlled an average $28M budget for over 180 contract packages with 1,000 workers

Implemented effective cost-reduction measures that slashed 10% of budgeted construction costs every year

Reduced budgets from 05-12% by integrating energy-efficient products and alternative building materials

Analysed survey reports, long-rage plans, maps, and other data to design new projects

Considered the budget, regulations, and environmental hazards during the risk-analysis stage

Prepared material, equipment, and labor cost estimates and confirmed costs are within the budget

Developed the scope of engineering work, schedules, and budgets for the assigned project elements, monitored progress to maintain schedules and budgets, and identified document changes in scope

Coordinated the assignment of personnel from other technical support groups within the company EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering, 1981 Kabul Polytechnic University, Faculty of Civil Engineering

Associate in Management (AA), 2004

American Management Association, New York

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/AFFILIATIONS

Project Management Training, CARE International, 12/1999

The Complete Training Course for Managers, American Management Association (AMA), 02/2004

Making Teams Work, How to Form, Measure, and Transition Today’s Teams, American Management Association (AMA), 01/2004

First-line Supervision, American Management Association (AMA), 02/2004

Contracting Officer Representative (COR), USAID University, 08/2011

Project Development Management (PDM), USAID University, 12/2011 CERTIFICATES

Management of an Engineering Consulting Business, American Society Civil Engineering, 2007

Cost-Benefit Analysis, USAID University, 2012

Leadership for the 21st Century, CARE International, 2001

Partnership, CARE International, 2002

Project Planning, CARE International, 2002

Project Planning and Management, CARE International, 2004

Environmental Health, CARE International, 2000

Report Writing, CARE International, 2001

Community Empowerment, CARE International, 2004

First Aid, CARE International, 2003

HONORS and AWARDS

Mission Honor Award, US Embassy Kabul, State Department, OBO (Overseas Buildings Operations), 2019

Mission Honor Award, US Embassy Kabul, State Department, OBO, 2019

Eagle Award, US Embassy Kabul, State Department, OBO, 2018

Eagle Award, US Embassy Kabul, State Department, OBO, 2017

Meritorious Honor Award, US Embassy Kabul, USAID, 2013

On the Spot Cash Award, US Embassy Kabul, USAID, 2011

Certificate of Appreciation, DAI/USAID, 2009

Certification of Superior Performance Award, DAI (Development Alternatives Inc.), LGCD (Local Governance and Community Development) project, 2008

Certification of Service, DAI, LGCD project, July 01, 2007, to March 25, 2011

Certificate of Appreciation, DAI, LGCD project, January 07, 2007, to April 30, 2010

Certification of Superior Performance Award, DAI, LGCD project, 2010

Certificate of Appreciation, LBGI (Louis Berger Group Inc.), REFS (Rehabilitation of Economic Facilities

& Services) project, 2002 to 2006

Certificate of Appreciation, LBGI, REFS project, 2005

Certificate of Merit, CARE International in Afghanistan, 1999 LANGUAGES

Fluent in English and Dari

RECOMMENDATION LETTERS

Recommendation letter from US Embassy Kabul, OBO Construction Manager

Recommendation letter from US Embassy Kabul, OBO Construction Manager

Recommendation letter from US Embassy Kabul, USAID, Eng. Omar Davis, P.E. Engineering Program Manager

Recommendation letter from DAI, LGCD project, Jess C. Zamora Regional Construction Manager / Quality Assurance Engineer

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