Syed Shahid Zaidi, B Eng Civil

Engineering Professional

Oakville, Ontario, Canada 289-***-**** acr633@r.postjobfree.com 1 of 3

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Accomplished professional with over 20 years of comprehensive large-scale management and engineering experience in diversified project construction. Strong background in Construction Management, program development and quality assurance with an outstanding history of managing tasks from initial conception, through development, to implementation. Unexcelled record of bringing mission-critical projects in on schedule and within budget. Especially skilled at strategic planning, budget controls and problem resolution. Outstanding communication talents with proven ability to build and lead highly efficient teams to convey complex concepts in understandable terms. Extensive international experience, including assignment in Pakistan, United Arab Emirates and Cameroon.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Contract Administration Contract

Negotiation

Quantifying Work Payment Negotiation Proposal

Development

Cost Management using value

engineering methodology

Tendering Site Management Insurance & Bonding Crew Supervision WBS Development Risk analysis Project Scheduling Entitlement/Permit Processing

Project Charter

Development

Inventory/Material Management Engineering

Change Order

Quality assurance

Standards

Regulatory Compliance

Issues

Procurement

MS Project / Omni Plan Resource Plan Track project deliverables. Vendor relationship Reporting on Project

Development &

Progress Plans

COURSES ATTENDED IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Professional Project Management Program

Ø Subject Covered: A guide to Project

Management body of knowledge

Construction Site Management & Supervision

Leadership Development

CAREER PROGRESSION

Feb 1998 – Jun 2015 ETISIALT - Emirates Telecommunications Corp(U.A.E) Emirates Telecommunication Corp.-(ETISALAT), is a multinational UAE based telecommunications service provider with 45,000 local strength of employees, currently operating in 15 Countries across Asia, the Middle East and Africa. As of Feb 2014, Etisalat is the 17th largest mobile network operator in the world, with a total customer base of more than 150 million. It is one of the largest corporations in the Middle East in non-oil sector with turnover of approx. US$2.0 Billion. In year 2014, Etisalat reported net revenue of US$10.6 billion (AED 38.85 billion) and net profits of USD US$1.93bn Manager / Building Projects

Managed construction budget in access of 200 Million Dollars during the tenure of 17 years of service with the Employer in the area of development of infrastructure related to telecommunication, such as Telecom Buildings with associated Power Stations, Telecom Business Centers, Telecom Earth Stations, Submarine Cable Depots, Warehouses, Site developments etc. Responsibilities handled

§ Plan, execute, and finalize projects within triple constraints of delivering on time, within budget and scope objectives, including acquiring resources and coordinating efforts of team members in order to deliver projects according to plan. Identify, effectively communicate, and resolve project issues and risks. Develop risk mitigation plans. Effectively communicate project status to project stakeholders. Coach, mentor, and motivate team members, influencing them to take positive action and accountability for assigned work.

§ Demonstrated outstanding leadership and superb project management skills, consistently scoring 90% or greater on Project end-user’s satisfaction surveys distributed to study delivery managers during project initiation, monitoring, and closeout phases.

§ Pioneered innovative team building and cross-functional project management techniques to expedite workflow, simplify processes, and reduce operating costs.

§ Performed extensive technical reviews for prospective projects, gathering details utilized for pricing project services, and providing supportive documentation for RFP replies to end-users.

§ Recognized for consistently building productive teams in different departments, despite organizational problems such as re-engineering and downsizing.

Syed Shahid Zaidi, B Eng Civil

Engineering Professional

Oakville, Ontario, Canada 289-***-**** acr633@r.postjobfree.com 2 of 3

Tebodin Consultants and Engineers - U.A.E. Branch (Dutch Consulting Firm) Various project Designations (During the period between Dec.1994 till Dec.1997) Client: ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company)

Project: Consultancy Services and CCTV Inspection of Oily Sewers for Oil Refinery and Gas Pipelines and process division.

Project Duration: July 1997 – Dec 1997

Responsibilities handled under EPC Contract as “Project Coordinator”

§ Preparation of Project Execution Plan (PEP) to achieve guiding the Project team members in the performance of their duties.

§ Initiate and maintain contact with key personnel and officials of Client.

§ Plan, organize and supervise survey crews, technicians and other staff members.

§ Administer contracts and manage projects, interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments.

§ Reporting on Project Development & Progress Plans

§ Schedule and assign work to meet completion date. Client: GASCO

Project: LPG Blending & Truck loading facility at GASCO Ruwais. Project Duration: Mar. 1997 – Jul. 1997

Responsibilities handled under EPC Contract as “ Site Coordinator”

• Preparation of Project Execution Plan (PEP) to achieve guiding the Project team members in the performance of their duties.

• Organizing, Programming, Management and resolving Engineering Problems & Inquiries and liaison with Client Design Section for all Civil & piping site activities in conjunction with the schedule requirements for the construction of low temperature carbon steel piping for carrying Butane Gas & all associated Civil Works.

• Reporting on Project Development & Progress Plans.

• Ensuring projects efficiently and effectively mitigate safety, reliability, compliance and environmental risk while driving optimization in existing infrastructure. Client: Water & Electricity Department Abu Dhabi.

Project: Submarine Pipeline from Jebel Dhanna to Sir Baniyas Island phase II Project Duration: Jul. 1995 – Mar. 1997

Responsibilities handled under EPC Contract as “Deputy Resident Engineer”

• Overall control of Project cost & Management for the Construction of o Pump Station with 4 nos. of Centrifugal Pumps having Capacity of 664M3/hr each, o laying of 10kms. of Onshore 600mm dia Ductile Iron Pipeline with associated Reinforced Concrete Chambers, Access pits, Line Anchors and thrust blocks o 9.2 kms Shore pull of 24” Carbon Steel (API 5LX52) SUBMARINE Pipeline, o External Weight Coating & Internal Cement Lining of Submarine Pipeline, o CCTV Survey of Internal Lining.

Client: ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil company)

Project: Bab-Maqta-Taweelah Gas Pipe line ( around 500 km. Pipe line dia 42”) Project Duration: Dec. 1994 – Jul. 1995

Responsibilities handled as “Engineer Construction Supervision (Civil)”

• Reporting to the Construction Manager, concerning supervision of all Civil & Structural Works related to Gas Receipt Stations, responsible of ensuring the Construction of all Earth Works, Concrete Works, Steel Structure, Under Ground Services executed as per ADNOC’s Specifications and quality requirements. Oct. 1993 – Dec. 1994 Collavino Gulf

Client: Abu Dhabi Municipality

Project: Improvement of Sewerage Network at Baniyas & Al Nahada Al Jadeedah Responsibilities handled as “Senior Project Engineer”

• Involved in pricing, bidding and Pre Contract negotiations. Responsible for planning, Management, equipment & material procurement, construction of 4 nos. of Booster Pump Stations having capacity of 800M3 / hr. each and 80 kms. of GRP Pipe laying.

Sir Macdonald & Partners Ltd. Consulting Engineers - U.A.E. Branch (U.K. Consulting Firm) Client: Water & Electricity Department Abu Dhabi.

Project: Valves, Piping & Concrete rehabilitation at Unit-1 and Unit-2 Pump Station in Abu Dhabi. Project Duration: May 1993 – Oct. 1993

Responsibilities handled as “Deputy Resident Engineer”

• Responsible of overall control for Engineering Design, Supervision, Cost Control, Material approval and payments for the concrete rehabilitation works for 4 nos. of Concrete Reservoirs having capacity of 2.5Million Gallons each plus 1200mm dia Suction Header & 800 mm Discharge header with associated valves.

Syed Shahid Zaidi, B Eng Civil

Engineering Professional

Oakville, Ontario, Canada 289-***-**** acr633@r.postjobfree.com 3 of 3

Sept 1991 – Feb 1992 Collavino Incorporated (Branch of Collavino Canada) World Bank Aid Project in Yaonde, Cameroon – West Africa Client: Ministry of Water & Power - Cameroon

Project: Improvement of Water Distribution System for YAONDE City. Designation: Civil Engineer

Short-term Assignment: Sept. 1991 – Jan. 1992

Responsibilities handled as “Civil Engineer”

• Laying of Ductile Iron pressurized portable water ring main pipe line (Dia 300 mm, 400mm, 500mm & 600mm) including its testing & commissioning.

Oct 1989 - Sept 1991 SOGEA International (French Contracting Company) Client: Civil Aviation Authority - Pakistan

Project: New Jinnah Terminal Karachi International Airport Project Value: USD 100 Millions

Responsibilities handled as “Senior Site Engineer”

• Organizing, planning, management & Construction of Terminal Building consisting of 2 nos. of Satellites having 6 nos. of loading decks in each and Utility Building. Tebodin Consultants and Engineers U.A.E. Branch (Dutch Consulting Firm) Projects executed as a Civil Engineer (During the period between Jul.1987 till Jun.1989) Client: Water & Electricity Department Abu Dhabi.

Project: Water network design for E-902 Sector – Abu Dhabi Project Duration: Jul. 1987 – Dec. 1987

• Responsible of designing pressurized ring main Water Distribution System for Abu Dhabi City Water Supply & distribution projects.

Client: Public Works Department

Project: Concrete Rehabilitation of Submarine motorway Tunnel (Shindagha Tunnel – Dubai) Project Duration: Dec. 1987 – Apr. 1988

• Responsible for supervising Concrete repair works of o Sub marine motorway Tunnel which included the assessment of repairs, o Grid blasting,

o Epoxy injection,

o Shotcreting and Quality Control of concrete.

o Technical report documentation

Client: Water & Electricity Department Abu Dhabi.

Project: Improvement of Water Supply System at Sir Baniyas Island Project Duration: Apr. 1988 - May.1989

Responsible for supervising Construction of new Pump Station and various Civil Works associated with the installation of new 500/600 mm dia Ductile Iron Water transmission & distribution pipelines. Duties also include the review of Contractor’s proposals & Shop Drawings, construction supervision, measurement and progress reporting to the Head Office.

(Work on Honorary basis )

Engaged with National Institute of Oceanography, on the project of Erosion Protection of Beach for Township of GADDANI in PAKISTAN. Responsible for the Construction of Rubble mounds to break the long shore currents during south west monsoons.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Engineering-Civil (N.E.D University of Engineering & Technology)

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