Project Manager Program

Zahid Babar, MSCE, P.E. ***** Clark arbor Lane

Katy, TX-77493

U.S. Citizen 703-***-**** ************@*****.***

Professional Experience:

1)Finishes Solutions: Construction Program Manager (Jan. 2022–April. 2024)

Projects: Clinics,Townhouses, Apts, Sports complex, Civil/Structural Engineering-70% bids/proposals-estimating, and 30% Program Management.

Managed Engineering & Construction, 70% Prepared and supervised bid process, prepared cost estimates, and 30% designed, approved and stamped civil/structural drawings to city authority and completed QA/QC inspections on construction sites. Negotiated change order prices with all subs.

2)KBR (Former Brown & Root): Bids/Proposal & Constr. Engineering Mgr (Feb. 2019- Jan. 2022)

Projects: a) On shore and Offshore design-build: US Navy projects in Bahrain. prepared estimates/bids-80% & lead Engineer on construction site inspections about 20% and controlled change orders by negotiations.

b) Bush International Expansion Project: Prepare bids and negotiate change orders price with contractors, runway construction, underground civil works, and upgrading Terminal C.

3)JACOBS-PM/CM Group: Washington DC., Sr. Estimator 70%, and 30% Constuction/QA/QC Insp.( Aug.1989– Feb. 2019)

I served as a Lead estimator, Construction Project Manager for Jacobs PM/CM Group with responsibilities in construction management, cost estimating, prepared bids/proposals, construction budgeting. Prepared & participated in numerous feasibility studies, and design reviews.

As a construction Project Manager, I managed all activities including Purchase Orders, RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, entitlements, control of bids, budget and schedule. I prepared cost proposals, organized change activities, prepared project procedure manuals, monitored schedules and coordinated design, constructability reviews, and monitored project delivery process and daily field inspections. I monitored monthly progress reports, pay applications. Prepared IGEs and negotiated price with all contractors in all disciplines. I served as a QA/QC manager on many projects.

I have worked with the clients to understand and meet project requirements, coordinated with teams of architects, engineers, and construction professionals, ensured successful interaction and coordination with the clients.

Coordinated with the management, contractual agreements/contracts; Maintained client contact. Monitored progress reports, expanded services with established Clients, reviewed and analyzed project performance reports, prepared estimates to complete .

• Estimating/Bid Proposals / Change Order Negotiations • Civil Engineering

. Construction Management / write & negotiate contracts • Project Engineering

• QA/QC, Field Inspections, and Project Close-outs • Safety ( OSHA 10 & OSHA 30).

oAwards: Jacobs - NGA Project received National Recognition and Master Builder Award January 2022;

oNGA Project was distinguished as LEED Platinum.

oNIH Porter Neuroscience Research Center Hospital achieved LEED Gold rating.

oProject Types: Onshore & Offshore projects, Building Facilities, Healthcare-Hospitals, Heavy Civil Industrial, Utilities, Road Tunnels, Infra-structure including small bridges, Industrial complexes, Refurbishing of existing High Schools including Sports Stadium in Washington D.C. including Transportation/Roads and Highways design-build Projects.

a)NIH-National Institute of Health – Bethesda, MD.,Porter Neuroscience Research Center, Louis Stokes Lab (Blgd-50). Lead Estimator 80% and 30% time as construction Project engineer/manager:

These projects at National Institute of Health included hospital buildings, state of the art research facilities that promote world-class biomedical neuroscience research. Project included all phases of estimating, engineering and construction. From bid to completion.

b)US Army Corps of Engineers, USA: Construction Project Controls, as chief estimator and price negotiator with main contractor and their subs.

Successfully managed for ten years repeat business to the entire satisfaction of the client the following construction projects by providing Estimating and PM-CM s

oFort Belvoir $1.7 Billion NGA (National Geospatial Agency) Project under BRAC Program. This project was awarded Jacobs Master Builder Award. This included Hi Rise Buildings, Roads, Bridges and Tunnels.

oSupreme Court, Senate & House Buildings, Mechanical Upgrades for the Capital Building (Clean Air projects)

oPentagon Project, Washington, DC. Refurbishing of the complex.

oNew construction, Refurbishing and Upgrading of numerous schools for the DC Public schools K-12

oPrepared cost estimate for The National Defense University NDU at Ft. McNair in Washington DC. Completed construction on time and within budget. Succesfully negotiated contractor’s change orders to the entire satisfaction of the Client.

c)Arial Rios Government Historical Building Refurbishing Project: GSA - EPA Govt. Historical Bldg in DC.

Project Manager/Chief Estimator: Overall responsibility and accountability for the successful delivery of Budget.

Completed on time and within Budget. 70% on estimating change orders and negotiating to the entire satisfaction of the client.

d)The World Bank Complex, Washington, D.C., Sr. Project Engineer/Chief Estimator, Price Negotiator

This $350 million 12 story HQ facility with five (5) levels underground parking facility. Demolished seven out of nine existing buildings to form a square donut. Monitored contractor’s Bids, schedules, reviewed plans and specifications, verified durations, monitored contractor’s progress and schedules for payment and project control. Identified, prepared, and successfully negotiated changes for entitlement and cost, in addition to settling claims to the full satisfaction of the Client. Provided life cycle cost and value engineering.

Based on my WB experience Jacobs/World Bank sent me to India as the Design/Construction Manager on developing and installing Telephone towers, and Highway Projects all over India). Nogotiated price and completed projects within budget.

4)KBR (Formerly Brown & Root, Inc) Houston,Texas: (Jan. 1979 – Aug. 1989) Project Controls Estimator 70% and Construction Site Engineer 30% I Estimated numerous hard money projects based on design drawings and also with conceptual refinery models. Projects also included Civil work, chemical plants, pipelines, and refinery upgrades, Civil Engineering including land Development. (10. yrs.)

a)Shell Oil Company, Norco, Louisiana, USA – Project Controls Estimating Engineer 2. yrs

b)Phillips Refinery, Site Estimator/Engineer at site in Sweeny, Texas, 2. Yrs

c)ARAMCO, Khurais, Saudi Arabia: Chief Estimator/Site Project Engineer 2. Yrs.

Conceptual engineering and bid/proposal for 9-Gas Oil Separation Plants (GOSPS) & lift/pump stations. Provided modification and re-routing of crude and gas pipelines. Prepaid completed estimate with a team efforts of Civil, structural, MEPand Electrical team.

I introduced a cost control “Q&M” (quantity/manhours) a special cost management/site management system.

Coordinated & negotiated change order works for entitlement & payment with client’s contract department and all contractors. Estimated many miles of u/G Pipelines from Basra to Khurais Oil fields and highways from Dahran.

d)Revamping of Chevron Refinery, Pascagoula, Mississippi, USA: Lead Cost Estimator 4. Yrs

This was a 20 million direct man-hours and $1.2 Billion project. Controlled cost through preparing independent estimates and successful negotiations with subcontractors. Defined a plan for accomplishing the work within the client’s imposed requirements. Prepared cash flow analysis. Coordinated & monitored contractors cost proposals for plant shutdown with minimum downtime. Did structural design for all piperacks for different sizes of pipe runs. Volunteered to work night shift for one year.

REFERENCE: Ronda Sturdavant, Client Chief Contracting Manager – US Army Corpse of Engineering, (31)-395-6853

EDUCATION : Master’s Degree in Civil /Structural Engineering, (MSCE) with emphasis on Project Controls / Project Management: (CCNY) City College, New York:

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS: a) Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors P.E # : 61589

b) Certfied Value Engineer (SAVE), Certification also from The department of US Navy.

Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) – Highest award in Public speaking. This always helped me in negotiations with contractors and keeping good understanding and close relationships with clients.

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