MUHAMMAD ZAMIN

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

Well qualified Agriculture/Horticulture professional having hands on (over 20 years) experience in the Management and consultancy of landscaping, irrigation, Operation and Maintenance projects, Landscape (hard & soft) designing, Master planning, Parks/golf course design and development, estimation, Project detailed technical documents/drawings preparation and its reviews, Supervising technical and operational staff of landscape and Nursery Section, Well familiar with ISO, Safety and Sustainability Standards, knows very well the standards and specifications of prestigious clients and Consultants, preparing department policies, targets and SOPs, Practical approach to Landscape and irrigation materials quality, Managing plant production nurseries with green house facility, managing a team of architects, draftsmen, surveyors and site engineers, special interest and experience in native plants research and conservation projects, Expertise in training and consulting, well versed with a variety of computer applications.

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Name: Muhammad Zamin

Nationality: Pakistan

Visa status: Currently in Pakistan and immediately available Date of birth: 16-07-1978

Languages: English, Urdu, Pashtu, Arabic

QUALIFICATION:

Ph.D in Horticulture (Landscaping) from The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan in collaboration with UAE University, Al Ain, UAE M.Sc. (Hons) in Agriculture with specialization in Horticulture from The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan

Major Fields of expertise:

1) Landscape design and supervision

2) Project Planning and Management

3) Projects estimation and tendering

4) RFPs and Projects Specification reviews

5) Projects construction/Development

6) Operation and Maintenance of communities and streets, golf clubs, hotels and parks 7) Ornamental Nursery Management

8) Training and Consulting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (over 15 years)

1) Working as Landscape Specialist in Natural Resource Management Technology Consultants, Peshawar, Pakistan since 30/05/2019 (Design & Supervision) Job description

Site inspection and progress report

Identifying and escalating project and client issues in a timely manner.

Attending meetings and projects taking and handing over

Assisting with preparation of site analysis

Landscape Designing, Planning & estimation

Coordination with contractor and clients

Study and implement the design standards and SOPs

Follow the Design Team’s application of landscape standards and guidelines.

Review of landscape designs and details drawings

Provide technical drawings and support for planting, site / urban amenity designs, and construction detailing.

Payment certification for contractor and reviewing progress report

Inspection and valuation of contractor progress

Site visits and feasibility study

2) Worked in Savannah Landscaping (GSS Group), Dubai, UAE as Landscape Consultant (March 2016 April 2018)

Job description includes

Lead and oversee all the activities of project team to ensure adherence to the specified parameters of quality, cost and time

Reviews of Tenders, Survey data and analyze it

Evaluate the work force requirement for various projects and team building

Supervise the process of contract management with subcontractors and monitor and evaluate their performance of contracted activities/services

Review progress reports for landscape and irrigation projects 3) Worked in Royal Gardens Agricultural Contracting Company, Abu Dhabi, UAE as Project Manager for the period of Dec 2006 till March 2016. Initially joined as landscape engineer.

Job description includes

Supervising technical and operational staff of Projects which include a team of draftsmen, Surveyors, architect, Engineers, foremen and technician

Evaluation of bids (technical and financial)

Planning, designing, scheduling of project activities and monitoring

Studying and preparation of technical submittals as method statements, quality plans, safety plan, risk assessment, drawings, operation and maintenance manual and as built drawings etc

Quality control and checking compliance status of materials supplied at site and issuing instructions to site engineers regarding materials and execution/maintenance activities

Review and preparation of payment application for the works executed and further follow up with funding authorities

Monitoring the activities related to subcontractors and evaluate their performance

Providing technical support to procurement department for landscape projects materials

Establishment and managing landscape nursery for the landscape projects

Handing Over and taking over activities of the projects and follow ups with concerned authorities

4) Worked as Landscape Engineer in FairGreen International Landscaping, Dubai, UAE

(Nov 2005 till Dec 2016) for the landscape projects in Dubai, UAE. 5) Worked as Horticulturist in Green Coast Group of Companies, Dubai, UAE (Mar 2003 till Nov 2005) for the supervision of landscape gardens and Agricultural Farms PROJECTS/ACHIEVMENTS

Major achievements

1) Construction/maintenance of Parks (community and public parks) with special focus on sustainable landscaping under specified budget and time frame a) Al Khatem Park, Abu Dhabi main land (Abu Dhabi Municipality) b) Nine pocket parks, Abu Dhabi Island (Abu Dhabi Municipality) c) Airport Park (Abu Dhabi Intl Airport)

2) Abu Dhabi Golf Club renovations and maintenance 3) Streets landscaping and community parks development for EMAAR properties (Arabian Ranches, Dubai, UAE)

4) Landscape Development works at UAE University, Al Ain, UAE 5) Luxury type landscaping in various high rise buildings/Hotels and residential villas in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

6) Beach Development using native plants and innovated recreation facilities in Abu Dhabi 7) Beautification of Airports under high quality and HSE standards with zero injury (Abu Dhabi International Airports Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport Terminal 1 8) Maintenance of Parks and communities landscaping with specials focus on water conservation and treated waste water management in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Eco friendly and sustainable operation and Maintenance projects under close association with Environment Agency

9) Research projects on native plants for sustainable landscaping and water conservation

(Research on native grasses for developing first turf variety in Gulf region) in collaboration with Aridland department, UAE University, Al Ain.

Major consultants:

Parsons International, Halcrow, AKC, KEO, Dorsch Groupe, AECOM, AKAAS Consultants

Major Clients:

Dubai Municipality, Abu Dhabi Municipality, EMAAR, Nakheel, Dubai and Abu Dhabi International Airports, Schon properties, Hydra properties, UAE University, Etihad Airways, Musanada Abu Dhabi

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