Project Management Program Manager
Resume:
Muhammad Usman
Contact # : +92-321-*******
Email address: **************@*****.***
General Information
Muhammad Usman Siddiqui is a Qualified Professional Engineer registered with Pakistan Engineering Council with academic qualifications as MSc Civil Engineer with major specialization in Transportation Engineering. Having extensive hands on experience in the field of Project Management, Planning (Planning, Scheduling and Progress Tracking) and Contract Management (Contractual correspondence, EOT Claims, Cost Claims, Variation Orders, Dispute Board cases and Arbitration) of Highway Construction Projects (Highways New Construction/Improvement in existing highways/roads, Bridges, Flyovers, Underpasses, Culverts, Interchanges, Buildings and Toll Plazas etc). Focusing mainly to provide services to an Organization in achieving its goal, yet doors open for providing freelancing services and individual consultancy for Construction Project Management, Planning, Scheduling and tracking using Primavera P6 Professional and Construction Claims issues to large as well as small scale firms.
Academic Qualifications
• MSc. Civil Engineering.
Major Specialization (M.S.) in Transportation/
Highway Engineering.
• University of Engineering and Technology,
Taxila, Pakistan.
Session 2014 to 2018.
• BSc. Civil Engineering.
• University of Engineering and Technology,
Taxila, Pakistan.
Session 2009 to 2013.
Additional Academic Qualifications
• 1 Year Post Graduate Diploma in
“Procurement, Contracts and Law”.
Courses: Procurement Management, Business
and Taxation Laws, International & Best Value
Procurement, Contract Management, Claims
and Disputes.
NED University of Engineering and Technology,
Karachi, Pakistan.
Session 2023-2024 (Online mode).
Technical Skills Set:
Management and Planning software:
• Primavera P6 professional R8.2 (Skill
Development council Islamabad)
• Ms Project (Skill Development council
Islamabad)
Other software:
• AutoCAD 2D
• Ms office
Contractual Set Skills:
• Certificate Course on “Role of Procurement
in EPC Construction Projects” from
Udemy (2023).
• Certificate Course on “Business (Contract)
and Labor Law” from Virtual University of
Pakistan (2020).
• Certificate Course on “Corporate Law”
from Virtual University of Pakistan (2020).
• Certificate Course on “Administrative Law
and Accountability” from Virtual
University of Pakistan (2020).
• Assisted firms in several cases of Engineers
determination, Dispute Board matters.
• Assisted firm in 4x Arbitration cases on E-
35, Package-2 Project and won the Arbitral
award in favor of the firm amounting to Rs.
1.4 Billion.
Experience:
Project Name: KARACHI BUS RAPID TRANSIT RED LINE PROJECT LOT-2 MOSAMIYAT TO NUMAISH
Year: October 2023 to till date
Location: Karachi
Client: TransKarachi
Position Held: Project Manager.
Main Role: Project Management.
Employer: M/s CR3-AM Associates JV
Main Project Features:
Construction of BRT Lanes and associated infrastructure, 11x Elevated Flyovers including Elevated U- Turns and elevated Rotary, 2x Underpasses, 16x Bus Stations, Drainage Works, Electrical works, Landscaping and long-term maintenance of works.
Responsibilities
• Overall Project Management for construction of Karachi Rapid Bus Transit Project lot-2 including infrastructure development, building stations and corridor.
• Manage and oversee construction project, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and quality standards.
• Develop project plans, including scope, budget, schedule, and resource allocation, and effectively communicate these plans to stakeholders.
• Manage deployment of physical and financial resources to meet project milestones.
• Coordinate with architects/designer, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and challenges, and implement corrective measures as necessary to keep projects on track, meeting the required timelines.
• Review and approve project documentation, including contracts, drawings, specifications, and change/variation orders.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure work is being performed according to plans and specifications.
• Manage project budgets and expenses, tracking costs and implementing cost-saving measures where possible.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, promoting teamwork and effective communication among project team members.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a culture of safety on construction sites. Project Name: Karachi Bus Rapid Transit Red Line Project Lot-2 Mosamiyat To Numaish
Year: November, 2021 to September 2023
Location: Karachi
Client: TransKarachi
Position Held: Planning & Contracts Manager
Main Role: Planning and Contracts Management.
Employer: M/s CR3-AM Associates JV
Main Project Features:
Construction of BRT Lanes and associated infrastructure, 11x Elevated Flyovers including Elevated U- Turns and elevated Rotary, 2x Underpasses, 16x Bus Stations, Drainage Works, Electrical works, Landscaping and long-term maintenance of works.
Responsibilities
• Overall lead and supervision of Project Planning and Contract management department.
• Lead in the preparation and management of overview and strategic programme, including design, procurement and construction schedules together with supporting information.
• Lead in preparation of resource and cost loaded Work Plan/Programme/Schedule on Primavera P-6 Professional.
• Prepare progress monitoring tools for the management and monitoring of schedules.
• Contribute to progress meetings in support of the Project Manager.
• Communicating technical requirements to Project Teams, sub-contractors, suppliers & consultants
• Contribute to the drafting and updating of Project Documents to ensure that they contain the project scope of work, payment milestones and the methodology for controlling the project schedule, costs and variances etc.
• Preparation of Technical and Contractual Correspondence with Client, Consultant and Contractors.
• Preparation of Claim Notices, Complete Claims of Extension of Time and other additional costs and other contractual matters and their follow up/pursuing with Consultant, Client and in Dispute Board Resolution processes.
• Preparation of major cases of Project including Variation/Change Orders, Price Escalation matters and other technical and contractor matters.
• Lead in the defense / approval of any claim for time extension or major change to the schedule at the Engineer, Dispute Board and/or Arbitration forums.
• Lead in preparation and participation of Bidding/tender procedures. Project Name: Hassanabdal - Havelian Expressway Section of E-35 Package-II
(Hazara Motorway)
Year: 02nd March, 2015 to November, 2021
Location: Haripur
Client: National Highway Authority (NHA)
Position Held: Manager Planning & Contracts.
Main Role: Planning and Contracts Engineer
Employer: M/s CGGC-AM Associates JV
Main Project Features:
Construction of 6 lanes Expressway separated by Concrete Barriers located in Haripur KPK. Total length of project is 19.6 km. The project comprises of 19.6 KM Highway/Motorway having 07 Bridges, 06 Flyovers, 08 Underpasses and 40 Culverts and 2x Interchanges with Steel Structure Toll Plaza and Control Buildings along with complete street lighting system on Interchanges. Responsibilities
• Preparation of Work Plan/Programme/Schedule on Primavera P-6 Professional.
• Establish and monitor a cost and resource loaded baseline plan for the project.
• Work with the Project Manager and the Project team to establish the project activities, cost and durations and ensure that these reflect project scope, constraints and commitments. Challenge as necessary to ensure compatibility and compliance.
• Develop and monitor Project progress reports, including executive level reports/presentations, detailed progress reports, project dashboards, etc.
• Early identification of issues and/or concerns that either have the potential or will impact the project baseline.
• Communicating technical requirements to Project Teams, sub-contractors, suppliers & consultants.
• Assist in preparing Construction Method Statements and other technical proposal.
• Preparation of Technical and Contractual Correspondence with Client, Consultant and Contractors.
• Preparation of Claim Notices, Complete Claims of Extension of Time and other additional costs and other contractual matters and follow up/pursuing with Consultant, Client and in Dispute Board Resolution processes.
• Preparation of Pre-Qualification Documents and Technical Bid Documents for Tendering. Project Name: Construction of Infrastructure of Secretariat Block T.U.V. Islamabad. Year: December 2013, February 2015
Location: Islamabad
Client: Public Works Department (PWD).
Position Held: Project Engineer.
Main Role: Site Planning and Execution
Employer: M/s CMES Islamabad.
Main Project Features:
The Project comprised of development of Infrastructure Area of Secretariat Blocks T.U.V. having construction of RCC Boundary Walls, RCC Retaining Walls and Ramps, RCC Parking Sheds, Watch Towers, Guard Rooms, Driveways and Parking road (Envicrete Tuff Pavers), Main Entrance Road (Rigid Pavement), Storm drainage pipelines system, open or covered drainage (Nullah), RCC Box culvert and Electrical works. Responsibilities
• Preparation of Work schedule.
• Supervision of site activities as site engineer.
• Preparation of material demands.
• Supervision of overall site operations.
• Verification of Shop Drawings data on site.
• Coordination with Client staff regarding on-site issues.
• Checking of technical requirements and verification/assurance of site execution as per requisite quality.
• Supervision of Sub-Contractor`s works and dealing with issues related to them. Project Name: Construction of 200 BED M.A.S Hospital Multan. Year: August 2013, November 2013.
Location: Islamabad
Client: Public Works Department (PWD).
Position Held: Assistant Planning Engineer.
Main Role: Assistance to Planning Engineer.
Employer: Habib Rafique Pvt. Ltd.
Main Project Features:
The Project comprised of development of 200 BED M.A.S MULTAN HOSPITAL at Multan. Responsibilities
• Preparation of Work schedule.
• Establish a cost and resource loaded, logic linked, baseline plan for the project. Other Achievements/Experiences:
• Assisted Private Firm for preparation, submission and approval of Construction Schedule (Level-4 Program with Resource Histograms and Cash Flow Targets) for Construction of High Rise Apartments (Basement, Ground + 10 Storey Building) Block A,D & E, Package-1 at Sector I-12 Islamabad.
• Assisted Private Firm for preparation, submission and approval of Construction Schedule (Level-4 Program with Resource Histograms and Cash Flow Targets) for High Rise Building Project (2 Basement, Ground + 5 Storey Building) at Peshawar, KPK Pakistan.
• Assisted Private Firm in preparation and submission of Contractor`s Claim for Extension of Time and Additional Cost under FIDIC 1987, on High Rise Building Project (2 Basement, Ground + 5 Storey Building) at Peshawar, KPK Pakistan.
• Assisted Private Firm for preparation, submission and approval of Construction Schedule (Level-4 Program with Resource Histograms and Cash Flow Targets) for Dualization of 60 KMs Road Project at Swabi KPK, Pakistan.
• Assisted Private Firm for preparation, submission and approval of Construction Schedule (Level-4 Program with Resource Histograms and Cash Flow Targets) for Dualization of 25 KMs Road Project at Haripur-Hattar, KPK Pakistan.
Personal Details
Languages known: English, Urdu.
Current Address: Karachi
Permanent Address: Bahawalpur
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