Project Construction

RESUME

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Master's in International Construction Management And Engineering

University of Leeds, Leeds, England,

B.Sc. Civil Engineering

University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan,

MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS

Member - Professional Engineers Ontario, (PEO),Canada

Member - Project Management Institute (PMI), USA

Member - OACETT, Canada

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English - Fluent in speaking, reading and writing

Arabic - Little speaking skills, good in reading and writing

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS AND REPORTS

. Due diligence for supervisors and managers, Toronto, Canada

. Non- destructive pipe wall thickness assessment by Ecologics, Markham,

Canada

. Training course on construction safety and WHMIS, Markham, Canada.

. Confined space training course, Markham, Canada

. Claims against the professionals and how to protect, McCague Peacock

Borlack law firm, Toronto, Canada

. LEED training course, LEED Canada-NC Version 1.0, Canada Green

Building Council, Markham, Canada

. Project management training course MGMT 79001, Mississauga, Canada.

. Technical writing course for engineers, Ontario Society of

Professional Engineers, Toronto, Canada.

. Role of project management software in ensuring successful completion

of projects, Burmingham School of Civil Engineering, UK

. Concrete and form work appreciation, Bircham Newton Training Center,

UK

. Manage and finance construction projects in developing countries,

Leeds, UK

. Feasibility for transportation of coal from the source to another city

for power generation, Philippines

. Critical Path Method (CPM) for construction of a Edward Ave road,

Leeds UK

. Project Management, Foundation for Advancement of Engineering. Lahore

COMPUTER SKILLS

I have tremendous experience with advanced computer skills in Word,

Excel, Power Point, Primavera and MS Project.

AREAS OF DEMONSTRATED EXPERTISE

. Manage, administer, supervise, inspect, monitor and coordinate multi-

disciplinary engineering projects.

. Extensive knowledge of engineering principles.

. Conduct studies and make recommendations to improve the quality and

reliability.

. Plan and manage the resources to execute projects in accordance with

relevant standards and adhering to agreed project schedule and

allocated budget.

. Ensure that the project is implemented in accordance with the

applicable standards and QA & QC requirements.

. Estimate project resource requirements ( financial, manpower and

materials)

. Manage consultants and contractors in the execution of the projects.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

GENIVAR INC., Toronto/Markham, Canada

Project Manager, 2004 - 2012

. Plan, manage, administer, supervise, monitor and coordinate the

design, construction and commissioning of major construction projects

which include but not limited to buildings( residential, commercial,

high rise, institutional, industrial, office, health, parking garage),

sanitary sewers (ranging from local collector to large trunk sanitary

sewers), sanitary sewage pumping stations, water supply, storm water

management ponds, roads, transmission lines etc.

. Conduct Class environmental assessments and related studies including

determining and preparing scope of work, terms of reference, request

for proposals and conducting public consultations.

. Manage preparation of engineering based studies, reports and

conceptual/preliminary designs of capital works.

. Coordinate and select consultant teams including with their

assignments and contracts.

. Assist senior management on large complex projects and issues.

. Obtain, coordinate and assemble data for the preparation of drawings

and specifications from various departments or authorities having

jurisdiction.

. Oversee, review and comment on drawing preparations, tendering,

quotations, schedules, claims and billings, revisions, all kind of

testing reports, shop drawings etc.

. Review LEED program to improve energy efficiency and environmental

performance in building projects

. Participate in project progress meetings. Communicate project status

and progress to senior staff.

. Approve technical specifications and contract drawings for inclusion

in project tenders.

. Prepare the tender schedule and writes public advertisements for

construction projects.

. Participate in the contractor selection process.

. Legally witness public tender openings.

. Make periodic visits to the site to determine on a rational sampling

basis, weather the work is in general conformity with the plans and

specifications (construction contract documents). Monitor performance

and productivity levels. Compile periodical reports to keep the

decision making level informed with latest programs and status.

Oversee all phases of construction and leasehold improvements.

. Ensure that telecommunication and data transmission equipment

affecting building construction and furniture is properly installed.

. Coordinate and monitors major furniture installations for new

construction or renovation projects.

. Review project designs, evaluates construction methods, and approves

construction materials and equipment.

. Establish and maintains standards, practices, and policies to guide

the inspection and acceptance of building and building support system

construction.

. Determine and obtains all necessary approvals for construction from

utility companies, developers, area municipalities, provincial and

federal ministries or agencies.

. Enforce the terms of construction contracts, obtains and checks as

built drawings as well as operating and maintenance manuals from

contractor, interprets construction documents with the contractor, and

recommends design changes or extra work.

. Visit construction sites to assess quality and progress of work.

. Arrange material and equipment testing inspections.

. Establish a list of deficiencies, conduct final inspections and

coordinates the issuing of the completion certificates as requirements

are met.

. Ensure that warranty inspections are performed and initiates any

action required to correct deficiencies/problems.

. Stand, walks and enters confined spaces when visiting work sites and

performing site inspections.

. Provide visual concentration, attention to detail and manual dexterity

when reviewing plans and drawings, monitoring work processes, and

preparing reports, memos, letters or spreadsheets.

. Maintain filing system for corporate standards for all plans,

specifications, schedules, budget and correspondence.

. Review project schedules submitted by contractors. Arrange technical

audits

. Provide leadership to project teams. Makes staffing and training

recommendations to supervisor.

. Maintain excellent relationship with the parties involved in the

construction process.

. Respond to resident concerns, prepare and distributed notices for road

closures for servicing etc. to residents

. Arrange and conduct meetings with clients to develop more business for

the organization.

Carruthers & Wallace (Division of exp), Toronto, Ontario,

Canada

Contract Administrator, 1999 - 2003

. Manage, administer, supervise, inspect, monitor and coordinate

construction contracts for residential ( high-rise and low-rise

buildings), industrial, commercial, institutional, health, parking

garage and recreational building projects from start to finish,

including but not limited to, concept, design, tender, construction

and commissioning.

. Excellent current market knowledge in relation to construction costs

and trends in the construction industry.

. Establish and monitor construction and financial controls to achieve

on time/on budget projects completion.

. Review and analysis of activities, costs, operations, and forecast

data to determine progress with regards to on time/ on budget

completion

. Able to prepare reports and to communicate construction trends and

emerging issues.

. Client liaison for consultants and contractors on construction sites.

. Participate in meetings to accurately define and plan the scope of

work to be completed.

. Obtain, Coordinate and assemble data for the preparation of drawings

and specifications from various departments or authorities having

jurisdiction.

. Review, comment and modify drawings and specifications.

. Oversee, review and comment on drawing preparations, tendering,

quotations, schedules, claims and billings, revisions, all kind of

testing reports, shop drawings etc.

. Participate in project progress meetings. Communicate project status

and progress to senior staff.

. Prepare presentations to project stakeholders and senior management.

. Recognize basic construction and engineering problems, and apply

standard techniques and procedures to resolve them. Advise senior

staff on appropriate construction delivery methods and re-sourcing

strategies for current and future projects.

. Review, approve and track change orders and progress payments. Assess

impact of changes to the contract and make decisions accordingly.

. Make periodic visits to the site to determine on a rational sampling

basis, weather the work is in general conformity with the plans and

specifications (construction contract documents). Monitor performance

and productivity levels.

. Review completed construction works and maintain checklist of items to

be completed.

. Review and verify progress payments. Effectively negotiate and resolve

contract issues.

. Prepare and submit site reports, project status updates, meeting

minutes etc.

. Prepare and review project schedules and submit accurate estimates for

budget preparation.

. Maintain filing system for corporate standards for all plans,

specifications, schedules, budget and correspondence.

. Provide leadership to project teams. Makes staffing and training

recommendations to supervisor.

. Maintain excellent relationship with the parties involved in the

building construction process.

National Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd. (NESPAK), Pakistan

Senior Engineer, 1994 - 1998

. Managed, supervised and administered multi disciplinary construction

projects for this internationally recognized engineering organization.

The company is one of the leading engineering firms. It has formed

joint -ventures with the world's renowned engineering firms for major

development and construction works. The company has over 2000

professionals providing consulting and technical services in

diversified fields of engineering. I was working in its construction

management division for Asian Development Bank and World Bank funded

projects.

Pakistan Hydro Consultants, Power Channel Contract C-02

Assistant Resident Engineer (Senior Project Engineer), 1996 - 1998

. Responsible for contract administration services which include but

not limited to project coordination, cost and schedule control,

staffing, quality control of CA services, resolving construction

related problems etc. for this consulting setup, a consortium of

American, British and Pakistani firms formed to construct a 3.0

billion US$ Ghazi Barotha Hydro Power Project, for the generation of

1450 MW of electricity, funded by World Bank and Asian Development

Bank

. Led a team of 10 engineers, inspectors, and laboratory technicians.

. Participated/involved in all kind of site activities including land

surveys, exploratory drillings, excavation of 45 million cubic meters,

ripping/blasting, dewatering, environmental issues, construction of

embankments, reinforced concrete berm drain chutes, side roads,

prefabricated structures, maintenance and repair of existing roads,

bridges, culverts, railway lines, transmission lines, electrical and

mechanical installations, building structures etc.

. Provided engineering assistance to the project teams. Ensured that

the contractor is provided with all the support as specified in the

contract.

. Reviewed and commented on contract drawings, shop drawings,

independent inspection reports, cost and time schedules, claims etc.

. Conducted and attended meetings with contractors and other parties

involved in the project.

. Provided directions to the site staff as to maintain quality control

on site.

. Prepared and compiled environmental assessment, daily, weekly and

monthly progress reports.

. Verified and ensured that the quality of materials, equipment and

workmanship meet required standards.

. Evaluated, analyzed and processed 50 million dollar claims submitted

by Ghazi Barotha Contractors (a consortium of international and local

contractors led by Italian firm IMPREGILLO)

. Conducted several site visits of World Bank, Asian Development Bank

and Environmental Protection teams.

. Prepared and presented progress reports and project briefs to various

agencies involved.

. Participated in making variation orders for the alterations made

during execution.

. Provided training to the site staff on health and safety issues.

Maintained project safety awareness on the site in accordance with

World Bank guidelines. Recommended plans to improve health and safety

issues on site and were enforced and implemented on construction site.

Flood Damage Restoration Project

Project Engineer, 1994 - 1996

. Identified extent of damages (condition survey) due to heavy rains in

the sectors of communication, education and health.

. Recommended the priority of civil engineering projects for the

utilization of the available funds and was also involved in budgeting

process.

. Assisted in developing strategies, policies and procedures.

. Evaluated and prepared reports on priority projects as to satisfy

senior staff of funding agencies.

. Collected and updated information about the latest developments and

recommended/suggested any actions required.

. Provided advice and guidance to potential projects/operations to

assist applicants in application process.

. Prepared feasibility reports and contract documents for the projects.

. Reviewed the designs and estimates of damaged buildings, roads,

bridges, culverts, causeways in accordance with set guidelines by

funding agencies (Asian Development Bank and World Bank)

. Liaised, negotiated and dealt with funding agencies, consultants,

contractors, senior government officials, general public and

politicians.

. Participated and conducted coordination meetings at all levels and

with all the project team partners. Explained complex ideas to a

varied audience.

. Reviewed and commented on contract drawings, shop drawings,

independent inspection reports, change notices, cost and time

schedules.

. Supervised and inspected site preparations and on-going construction

activities. Compiled periodical reports to keep the decision making

level informed with latest programs and status

. Verified, authorized, follow up and coordinated disbursements to

projects in line with the agreed schedule.

. Ensured that the contractor is provided with all the support as

specified in the contract.

. Verified and ensured that the quality of materials, equipment and

workmanship meet required standards.

. Effectively negotiated and resolved contract issues conflicts etc.

. Issued site visit reports, site instructions, change notices and

prepared progress reports for the projects.

. Evaluated, analyzed and processed extension of time requests

. Prepared commissioning reports to identify successes, failures and

incomplete and non conforming items.

. Maintained project safety awareness and enforced World Bank and Asian

Development Bank approved health and safety plans

Irrigation System Rehabilitation Project (ISRP)

. Participated/assisted in preparation of economic appraisal report and

contract documents for the third phase of Irrigation system

Rehabilitation Project.

. Coordinated, supervised and monitored river training works for this

multi-million dollar project

Imperial Construction

Company

Transmission Line Mapping Project in Province of Punjab, Pakistan

Assistant Divisional Engineer, US-AID Funded Project, Feb1992 - Aug1992

. Managed field data collection, its scheduling, processing and

monitoring

. Generated maps for existing electrical distribution system

(transmission Lines)

. Liaised and coordinated with various clients and contractors to ensure

the successful completion of the mapping project

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