ABDUL QADIR KANDHIR
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
E-mail: *********@*****.*** & ********@*****.***
Site Engineer (Civil)
Manens – Tfis Spa,Saudi Arabia
Total 18 years’ experience in Infrastructure, Buildings Road (12 years in Saudi)
Approved from Ministry of Interior KSA, Ministry of Housing, KSA & Ministry of Transport, KSA
AFFILIATION
Member in Council of Saudi Engineers, Saudi Arabia (171890)
Member in Pakistan Engineering Council, Pakistan (Civil / 37802)
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Engineering, Civil From Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Hyderabad, Pakistan
Personal Details
Full Name: Abdul Qadir Kandhir, Date of Birth: 7th June 1974, Nationality: Pakistani,
Education: Bachelor of engineering, Profession: Civil Engineer, Current Employer: Manens – Tifs (KSA)
Driving License: Saudi Arabia
Summary:
A skilled civil engineer with 18 years of experience in a variety of engineering aspects. Professional presence with the ability to work independently with very little supervision. A motivated individual who is committed to delivering the highest quality service in challenging environments. Focused on environmental, safety, and health issues.
Skills:
Excellent critical thinking skills to identify alternative approaches and solutions to complex problems.
Strong ability to manage material resources in order to determine appropriate use of facilities and equipment. Skilled in coordinating projects and keeping all parties on the same path in order to stay on schedule. Good negotiation skills when coordinating between clients and management.
Strong ability to communicate by listening and asking the right questions as well as writing effective reports. Ability to identify system performance indicators and the appropriate actions necessary to correct performance in order to keep project goals on track.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
AutoCAD, Primavera, MS Office, Computer Operator Course, Windows Applications internet, etc.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Manens – Tifs Spa, Riyadh Saudi Arabia July 2015 till to Date
Client: Ministry of Interior, Saudi Arabia
Position Held: Site Engineer (Civil)
Project:
Medical City Project, Riyadh -Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
(Project Area- 5,000,000 m ) – (Project Value- 10,367,827,110.40 SAR) Multi culture city development including infrastructure, drainage system, sewerage system, portable water lines, road works, 2,940 residential buildings and villas, chiller buildings & a world class medical facility comprising three hospitals with a total of 1,668 beds along with a wide range of the support facilities.
Job Descriptions:
Assist the Line Manager in administering the operational functions of the day-to-day activities on the project with respect to road works.
Coordinate with various government departments, contractors and public to facilitate progress and avoid delays.
Assist the Line Manager in supervising the construction of all work and associated items.
Coordinate with the other engineers and members of the construction supervision team.
Review the shop drawings, design proposals, method statements and other activities.
Coordinate with design engineers for resolution of related issues.
Maintain the daily diary and the daily reports by the inspectors.
Coordinate with the contractor engineers on scheduling and application of resources.
Direct, assist and monitor the performance of the inspectors and surveyors as applicable.
Attend special meetings with the contractor, subcontractors and other parties related to his work.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of records.
Ensure safety goals are achieved on the project and oversee implementation of safety procedures on the project.
Ensure quality goals are achieved on the project and oversee implementation of quality procedures on the road works.
Act positively, and participate in all health and safety issues at site, as required by the Line Manager and the project safety representatives.
Provide all necessary on-site direction and assist the Line Manager to issue indications with respect to road works and associated items.
Check and measure the performed work in his line of work record and assist the Line Manager to display progress vs. programmed work.
Parsons (Saudi Arabian Parsons Limited) January 2014 to March 2015
Client: Ministry of Housing, K.S.A
Position Held: Civil Engineer (Road / Infrastructure)
Project:
Riyadh Airport Housing Project (Infrastructure)
(Project Area- 5,000,471 m ) – (Project Value- 10.06 billion SAR) Large Project of Infrastructure, Construction of wide range roads of 87 KM, utilities, power & substations, irrigation tanks, 7,000 residential and commercial villas and buildings.
Job Descriptions:
Leading the team as Civil Engineer with group of supervisory staff and helping in completely execution.
Supervision, monitoring and inspection of total construction activities carried out by contractor on site on behalf of employer in accordance with specification, approved drawings and method statements.
To inspect and record the construction works carried out by contractor on site and resolve the site generated quarries.
To ensure performance of the work in strict accordance with the drawings and specification.
Supervision and Inspection of `additional works and `out of scope of works carried out by contractor.
Maintain records of completed works for interim and final payment and as-built plans Make special notes and document the contractor’s activities that may lead to claims.
Consider the alternatives and consequences carefully before making decisions.
Adhere to safe working methods and report to line manager for any accidents on site.
Maintain a detailed diary of the day’s work activities, issues, work approved or rejected, hours of operation, labor and equipment used etc., and sign at the end of each day.
Checking the `Day work records submitted by contractor Supervision and Inspection of all construction activities carried out by contractor on site.
Ital Consult, Saudi Arabia January 2008 to December 2013
Client: Ministry of Transport, K.S.A
Position Held: Assistant Resident Engineer (Civil Engineer)-Highways
Temporary Assigned Duties by the Company: Acting Resident Engineer for 10 months from October 2011 to August 2012
Projects
1.Some Roads of Madinah Al Munewarah Group 10 @ Yanbu, KSA
a)Completion of Yanbu express way (length: 22 KM)
b)Completion of Yanbu/Yanbu An Nakhal express way ( Length : 06 KM)
c)Completion of Ameer-Miqran Interchange
d)Completion of Talatah-Nazah Interchange.
2. Rehabilitation of Yanbu/Sharma/Haqal express way, 70 Km @ Yanbu, KSA
3.Completion of Al Akhal/Rabigh Road ( Length: 15 km)
Job Descriptions:
To Assist Resident Engineer in the site supervision and office work.
Correspondence regarding site problems and forward to Resident Engineer.
To inspect the site condition prior to start construction work.
To check obstructions, prepare photographs and documents the condition of existing property that might be damaged the work; make sure utilities are properly protected, to make coordination between concerned department regarding removal of obstacles / utilities.
To solve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise.
Assist with the processing of contractor’s Interim Payment Certificate (IPC) by checking quantities of work carried out as directed by Resident Engineer.
To check and verify as built drawings/cross sections.
To supervise Excavation, Embankment and Pavement work, such as Sub grade, Aggregate base course, bituminous base course and Wearing course.
To observe site safety practices and progress of work.
Review and inspect construction material, tasting programs and evaluate results.
To check quantities of all construction work as assigned by Resident Engineer for monthly payment certificate.
To prepare daily, weekly and monthly progress reports of construction activities.
To check and review of structural drawings of bridge submitted by Contractor and ensure its accuracy and providing guidance where necessary.
Pre-Structure inspections prior to concreting, checking steel bar arrangements, size as per drawings, formwork, integrity and strength, dimensional checking, cleanness, checking anchor bolts, plates and other showing in drawing.
Ensure Concrete quality, checking slumps, temperature, delivery time, kind of mix, and if concrete is poured within allotted time.
To supervise concrete for pre-cast girders under controlled temperature and slump.
To check formwork removal, curing, check for honeycomb or cracks.
During Asphalt, work checking of temperature and sufficient rolling as well.
Monitoring the structural and finishing works as per standards / specifications.
Management and direction of supervisory staff.
Identifies the resources requirements for the effective supervision construction work.
Establish appropriate relations with contractors.
To Monitor progress of work against the program/schedule and make sure that program is achieved.
To ensure the work executed as per drawings and specification of Ministry of Transport (MOT).
The material and workmanship comply with the drawings and specifications.
Technical and administrative corresponding to head office.
Engineering Associates, (EA Consulting) Pakistan November 2005 to December 2007
Client: National Highway Authority, Pakistan
Position Held: Site Inspector
Project:
Wangu Hills Reach,Khuzdar-Shahdadkot Section, Gawadar To Ratodero Motorway Project ( M8)
Job Descriptions:
To check earthwork, embankment, cutting sub grade, etc.
To check Concreting.
To conduct / supervise various laboratory tests, i.e. Filed Density Test, Compressive strength Test, Maximum Dry Density Test, Moisture Content Test, Ductility Test, Penetration Test, etc.
To check bar bending schedule.
To check steel and formwork.
To make daily site report.
Osmani & Company (Pvt.) Ltd, Karachi, Pakistan October 2002 to October 2005
Client: National Highway Authority, Pakistan
Position Held: Site Inspector
Project:
Widening & Strengthening of National Highway (N-50) Ziyart to Khanzoi Section from Station 26+900 To 51+000.
Job Descriptions:
To check earth work
To supervise water bound Macadam base course and aggregate bas course.
To check double surface treatment.
To supervise and conduct all quality tests.
To check observe site problems and report to the Resident Engineer.
To make daily diary regarding the site work.
To prepare daily site report.
To check progress of work at the site.