Muhammad Idre e s Mar j an
PROFILE
Qualified Civil Engineer with multiple years of experience across all facets of construction industry in Project Initiation, Planning & Implementation, Civil & Structural Engineering, Construction Project Management and Urban Infrastructure Development Professional/Career abilities:
Offering over 13 years of dynamic experience in project development coordination & implementation, strategic management, construction site management, risk management, stakeholder management, health & safety supervision, works quality control and assurance, record & reports management, practicing construction permits & procedure and project closing out & hand over. Abilities of team leadership, project planning & management, project design & estimation, civil construction & contracts management, supply chain & resource management
Personal abilities:
Highly motivated with a great degree of flexibility, resourcefulness and commitment to work; ambitious and capable of resolving multiple and complex issues. An articulate communicator with ability to work under pressure and interact effectively with people at all levels. Knowledge of engineering responsibilities on site and in regards to commercial matters and business developments. Professionally committed with proven ability to handle a wide range of functions using a combination of creative, organizational and presentation skills
DEMONSTRATED SKILLS
Project Management:
o Managed infrastructure projects by initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling entire project activities
o Performed duties in relation to all aspects of project performing tasks like implementation, commissioning, planning, construction and completion
Construction Management:
o Supervised construction of buildings, civil infrastructures, pile foundations, secant walls, retaining walls, water retaining structures, steel structures, bulk excavations & earthworks o Prepared inspection test plans, collected samples and coordinated laboratory tests, controlled quality in compliance with standard and specifications o Maintained Quality Control documents on site successfully doing slump tests, collected samples for testing compressive strength of concrete
o Supervised various civil construction site works by monitoring & organising labours, materials and resources as per defined method statements
Project Planning and Implementation:
o Prepared work breakdown structure and formulated various schedules and cash flow charts o Prepared construction programs using MS Project, tracked works activities giving feedback about resource allocation and have prepared project progress reports
Contract Management:
o Prepared works estimates, prepared tender documents and evaluated tenders, called quotations from suppliers and approved payments and have prepared progress bills o Prepared contract documents as per appropriate standard and legislation
Supervision, Estimation, Design and Technical Ski l ls: o Supervised and have estimated civil works projects including buildings, pile foundations, retaining walls and structural superstructure systems
o Performed estimation, designing, planning, drafting and presentation of large infrastructure & building projects including single & double storey buildings, multi-residential infrastructures, housing, commercial, Geo Technical/foundations, septic tanks and irrigational & structural schemes o Monitored working on the design solutions for concrete beams & columns, retaining walls, earthwork, bulk excavation, ground improvement, bored & driven foundations
Occupat ional Health & Safety and Risk Management : o Prepared OHS documentation such as safe work method statement, incident and injury reports; o Performed incident investigations, organized awareness sessions on safety at work and Site Inductions
o Prepared risk management plans by implementing risk mitigation strategies to successfully complete projects with zero harm motives
Leadership, Communication & Team Player :
o Abilities of team leadership, project planning & management, project design & estimation, civil construction & contracts management, and supply chain & resource management o Successfully worked with diverse teams, in complex and demanding environments, responsible for supervising teams on site with experience of working with clients, consultants and contractors Ezdan Residence West Bay Doha, Qatar
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EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY
PROJECT MANAGER
ASHGHAL PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY; DOHA QATAR
Working as Project Manager with Ashghal – Public Works Authority of The State of Qatar KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage all stages of the Roads & Infrastructure Program and ensure delivery of the associated projects to agreed time, cost and quality and scope
Managing currently Infrastructure Projects with value of over QAR 2.0 Billion; Inception phase till Completion
Overall management of the Construction Works, Financial Matters, Commercial Issues and Delivery Process
Supervising the Program Management Consultant and the Design & Construction Supervision Consultants
Clarify and initiate design and/or performance needs in relation to project to be delivered
Provide expert technical review to proposed preliminary and detailed designs/solutions where applicable
Initiate and co-ordinate tender process for project by carrying out tender specification preparation, obtaining necessary approvals from Corporate stakeholders
Participate in preparation of tender report and evaluation of tender and procure specialist contractors and/or consultants where necessary
Monitor and control project progress and keep all stakeholders updated on regular basis
Participate in inspections and acceptance testing, review and accept project handover documents
Ensure adherence to Health and Safety Procedures and all company policies, standards and regulations PROJECT MANAGER
YAS CORPS CIVIL; SYDNEY AUSTRALIA
Worked as Project Manager to Supervise Construction Projects with YAS Corp Civil Pty Ltd KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Managed the site and jobs in accordance to the project description so that the works are accurately and clearly set out before work is programmed to commence
Manage the interfaces and co-ordination of subcontract works on-site to ensure a smooth running site and report on subcontractor progress against targets
Supervision of the Bulk Excavation, Beam & Column Construction, Shotcreting and Piling works at the multi- storey development job on Pacific Highway at North Sydney
Coordinating with Client Site Manager, Foremen, Operators and other crew members on site to ensure full understanding of information provided
Supervising the execution of piling works on site and checking the levels, materials and equipments used as required by the specifications
Ensuring the proper records are kept full and accurate in daily site diary and the works progress
Coordinate the installation of foundation piles, transfer of concrete and reinforcement cages to site on time
Managed the installation of temporary works and safety on site and Performed site induction and tool box talks
ASSET INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER
GLEN EIRA CITY COUNCIL; MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA
Worked with Glen Eira City Council as Engineer in their Asset & Infrastructure Department KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assisted in collection of condition data of roads side assets and laneways for financial revaluation and maintenance programs and for the completion of Legal Point of Discharge requests
Contributed to Building Asset management and Capital Works Planning activities
Review planning and subdivision referrals and comment on the impact of proposals on public infrastructure
Review submissions by developers/residents and third party and recommend conditions for consents
Assist with the functions of the engineering survey, investigation, analysis and design of building minor works
Assist in supervision of construction of new public works required as part of Building Planning approvals
Assess and manage applications for Building Over an Easement and or within one meter of Council drainage assets
Provide technical assistance with planning and building referrals to ensure they comply with the department requirements and standards
Assist to identify maintenance/compliance issues with existing building assets and arrange for replacement/repair/modification/relocation as required
Update and maintain building asset data and works records in Council’s databases and systems, including MapInfo, Web Map, Confirm, GIS and Pathways
Assist in the assessment of the impact of development in town planning referrals on public infrastructure and assets
AUG 2013 – JAN 2014
FEB 2014 – JUL 2014
AUG 2014 – TO DATE
PROJECT DIRECTOR
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, IRRIGATION & LIVESTOCK; KABUL AFGHANISTAN Appointed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as Project Director to Supervise the implementation and maintenance of $90Million worth of an Irrigational Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project for the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation & Livestock (MAIL) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision of the rehabilitation and upgrading of the existing irrigation supporting government buildings
Site inspection and civil works monitoring of concrete & hydraulic structures
Designing & development of new irrigational and water resources infrastructure schemes
Managing day to day operations of the Project Management Office
Providing oversight on the activities and operations of the irrigational infrastructure development
Coordinating project oversight by liaison with the local authorities, donor, consultants and the relevant line ministries of the local government
Providing technical support & administrative support to the local government authorities & counterparts
Assessing project risks & implemented risk mitigation strategies and preparing risk management plans PILING ENGINEER/DESIGNER/ESTIMATOR
BALFOUR BEATTY GROUND ENGINEERING; LONDON UNITED KINGDOM Worked as Civil Engineer performing duties of a Piling Project Engineer/Designer/Estimator with Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering (BBGE); an operating company of the Balfour Beatty Group KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
To undertake various projects as piling engineer across all business departments like operation, design, estimation, procurement and health & safety
Supervised construction of load bearing piles, driven piles, sheet piles and retaining walls at the Blackfriars Station & bridge construction project; assisted the team responsible for North station piling works
Assisted in various geotechnical & foundation design & estimation for various medium to large scale, multi- residential, housing & commercial projects based in London, using softwares like WALLAP and in-house Stent softwares for the design & estimation of the load bearing piles (using rotary bored, driven, & CFA techniques), pile secant walls and retaining walls
Inspected pile construction, preformed site engineer duties of site induction, tool-box talks, material testing, and integrity testing
Monitored the labour performance and tracking the fleet maintenance records on daily basis
Supervised and inspected bulk excavation and earthwork jobs and ground improvement projects
Prepared tenders working at the pre-construction unit, writing detail design philosophies and method statements providing engineering supporting documents for winning commercial jobs
Prepared OH&S documents for the site works and risk management documentations/plans
Provided inductions to the site working force and material testing including slump test, flow test
Prepared the monthly, quarterly and annual construction progress reports LECTURER/ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
THE LONDON COLLEGE UCK; LONDON UNITED KINGDOM
Worked as Lecturer in the School of Civil Engineering at the London College; UCK KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Taught Project Management and Design Principles & Application Units to the students of the Higher National Degree (HND) in Civil Engineering
Prepared lectures and assignments and also checked & marked the examination papers and essays submitted for the research & assessment purposes.
Performed laboratory test coordinating the desired practical tests in accordance with standard test procedures
SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER
USAID AFGHANISTAN MISSION; KABUL AFGHANISTAN
Worked as Senior Engineer for major building asset infrastructure projects (schools & clinics) with budget level up to $150 million funded by United States Agency International Development
(USAID)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Gathered information, provided guidance in the preparation of bid documents, and evaluated bids for major engineering projects in the building asset infrastructure group of the Office of Infrastructure, Engineering & Energy (OIEE)
Managed construction and rehabilitation of the building projects mainly schools & clinics infrastructures and buildings providing health & educational services in Afghanistan SEP 2011 – JUN 2013
SEP 2009 – SEP 2011
SEP 2008 – AUG 2009
AUG 2005 – SEP 2007
Performed duties of a Project Manager mainly from the project inception to design stage and then from the construction to handover stage by supervising the overall implementation of the program; ensuring each project is completed within allocated budget, planned time and designed quality standards
Developed project planning and implementation plans as per local government asset maintenance and management plans and in line with the overall national building infrastructure management strategies
Developed & prepared request for proposals, technical scope of works, site work inspections reports and project financial, project operational & planning manuals, assets maintenance budgetary & progress reports NATIONAL PROCUREMENT ADVISOR
ARDS, MINISTRY OF PLANNING; KABUL AFGHANISTAN
Worked as a National Procurement Specialist (for Civil Works) in ARDS Procurement Unit in Ministry of Planning, employed by The Crown Agents Consultants KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Developed and wrote Term of References (TOR) and Request for Proposals for the specific civil infrastructure projects of the Afghan line ministries
Evaluated bids and technical & financial proposals in line with the World Bank Procurement procedures
Assisted the relevant staff of the line ministries by building their capacities in procurement management & commercial awareness
CIVIL ENGINEER
GERMAN TECHNICAL COOPERATION (GTZ); KABUL AFGHANISTAN Worked as a Civil Engineer in the building construction unit of the German Technical Cooperation KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assisted and completed, the drawings and floor plans of building projects, using AutoCAD software
Developed detail estimates and prepared BOQs for contract and bidding process of the building projects
Performed project procurement management duties and managed the contractors & civil works contracts
Prepared cost scheduling spread sheets, site management plans and construction management procedures
Coordinated infrastructure commissioning, site management and project oversight, technical review of project performance, preparation of specifications, record & reports management and preparation of cost estimations and drafting working drawings
CBG OFFICER
AFGHANISTAN ASSISTANCE COORDINATION AUTHORITY; KABUL AFGHANISTAN Worked as Capacity Building Officer in the Capacity Building Group at the Afghanistan Assistance Coordination Authority (AACA)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provided training at the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing to engineers and architects in AutoCAD,
Reviewed and updated the Kabul City Master Plan along with a team of engineers and architects from Municipality and Ministry
Participated in the establishment of Afghan Building Code journal in local languages with most current international building codes & specifications, assisting the foreign return Afghan expats on different training programs held within relevant ministries
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
MASTERS IN INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & ENGINEERING WITH DISTINCTION
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS, UNITED KINGDOM
Core Modules: Project Management, Strategic Management, Construction Process Management, Procurement Management, Whole Life Asset Management and Value Management
Dissertation: Post Conflict Reconstruction and Capacity Development BACHELORS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING WITH HONOURS
UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, PAKISTAN Core Subjects: Strength of Material, Engineering Materials, Structural Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Reinforced Concrete, Irrigation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Design of Structures and Transportation Engineering
SEP 2007 – SEP 2008
DEC 1997 – OCT 2002
MAR 2003 – MAY 2004
JUN 2004 – JUL 2005
NOV 2002 – FEB 2003