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Fahad Zia

Candidate ID: 242236

Career Summary

Engineering Graduates/PG with 11 years experience in Metro Rail, Airports, Infra-structure (Roads & Utilities), High rise & Low rise Building Projects in Middle East, Ireland and Pakistan

Skill Set

Engineering, Procurement, Construction

Professional Information

Total Experience : 11

Nationality : Pakistan

Qualification Level : Engineering Graduates/PG

Job Function : Site Engineering / Projects

Work Location Preference : Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE

Detailed Profile

Construction Management Professional
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“Execution driven, hands-on Construction Professional with 11 years of extensive experience in Metro Rail, Airports, Infra-structure (Roads & Utilities), High rise & Low rise Building Projects in Middle East, Ireland and Pakistan”

PROFILE SUMMARY

Proficient in Construction Management of projects related to underground metro station, switch box, metro tunneling, building works, roads, utilities, building services, enabling works and wastewater pumping stations.
Proven experience in all phases of Project from project awarded till handover. This comprises of hands on experience in Tendering & Estimation, Engineering & Procurement, Execution, Control and Snagging/De-snagging including coordination with Local Authorities for final Approval and Handover

PROJECT INFORMATION MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE

• MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point)
• MS Project, Primavera Project Planner p3.1, Primavera Project Management p6
• Primavera Contracts Manager
• TILOS
• Aconex / Mezzoteam / IBM Lotus
• Salesforce

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Validation of the received tender estimates from the central office
• Assist in development of Baseline schedule, Quantities take off, Procurement planning, Construction & Logistics plans
• Engineering management during the Project initial and Construction phase consisting of shop-drawings development, material submittals, method statements, inspection & test plans, request for information and as-built records
• Subcontractor’s procurement and management
• Direct execution of major construction activities for Infrastructure (Roads & Utilities), Buildings (Low & High rise) & coordination in MEP works
• Setting up targets for construction teams, monitoring progress and performing productivity analysis
• Resources maneuvering as per site conditions and work fronts
• Assist in preparation of interim payment applications and review sub-contractors’ invoices
• Provide support in Change Management, EOT & Cost Claims and related negotiations
• Coordination & resolution of interface issues between several Contractors working within same Project domain
• Coordination with Project Sponsors, Clients, Project Management Consultants, Supervision Consultants & Other Stakeholders of Project to achieve combined goals

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION/TRAININGS/COURSES/PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering -2004, NED University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan
• Primavera Contract Management by SEPAM Qatar
• Salesforce Customization for Business Development by SEPAM Ireland
• Primavera Project Management (P6) by SEPAM Qatar
• Aconex and Mezzoteam by RLS – JV
• Appreciation Award for Construction Manager of HIA for Civil Works 2013 from SEPAM
• Professional Member, Project Management Institute(PMI), USA
• Approved Civil Engineer, Dubai Municipality, UAE
• Registered Engineer, PEC (Pakistan Engineering Council)
CAREER SYNOPSIS

SEPAM Group (+3 Year)
Aug 2012 – To date

Designation: Project Engineer - Stations (assigned to QDVC Qatar)
Project Name: Doha Metro Underground (Red Line South), Contract Value: 8 Billion QAR
Duration: Sept 2014 – to date

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage all operational aspects of works packages and activities ensuring the timely project delivery, within planned costs, and to the specifications
• Supervision of underground station’s construction activities aligned with project requirements
• Preparation & management of Engineering Submittals including Shop Drawings, Material Submittals
• Preparation & management of Method Statements, raising Request For Information (RFIs)
• Preparation of Concrete Pouring Sequence Plan including Access & Logistics Plan
• Preparation & management of Inspection & Testing Plans (ITPs), Surveillance & Field Observation Reports (FORs), Field Activity Monitoring Sheets, Quality Alerts and Activity checklists
• Control all nonconformance reports and propose remedial responses
• Support in measuring project progress with detailed commodity workouts followed by identification of change and contribute to assess impacts on scheduled works completion date
• Review procurement documents and supports in fast-tracking of Local Purchase Orders
• Quality Control for Underground Station’s construction activities
• Assist Client & PMC during Site Walks in verifying the Site Activities being performed in accordance with Specifications & Building Code
• Liaise and coordinate with the Client (Workshops and coordination meetings) and making decision to fulfill the contractor obligations
• Verification and controlling of subcontractor’s QA/QC inspection documents

Designation: Construction Manager – Road and Utilities (SEPAM Qatar)
Project Name: Hamad International Airport, Contract Value: 920 Million QAR
1- PKG6201(Airport Access Control Building, Roads & Utilities);
2- CP19 (Multi Level Car parking, Mosque, Roads & Utilities)
Duration: Aug2012 – Sep2014

Key Responsibilities:
• Preparation and finalization of Engineering deliverables (Shop Drawings, Material submissions, Method statements, Inspection & Test plans and Close out documents) for networks includes Fire Water, Potable water, Storm Drainage, Sewer, Irrigation systems, HV, LV, ELV and Sewer & Drainage Pump Stations.
• Construction Management during execution phase of the project (Road, Utilities and Multi level car parking)
• Liaise and coordinate with Client (Workshops and coordination meetings) and suggestion for Design, Engineering and Procurement proposal to fulfill the project requirements
• Close coordination with Project controls, Procurement, Commercial and QA/QC to deliver the project on time and within the allocated budget limits
• Supervision for installations of Pipe laying (HDPE, HDPE Corrugated, GRP & uPVC), Fire Hydrant, Gate Valves, Butterfly Valves, Non Return Valves, Air Release Valves, Fuel Interceptors, Water Fountains, Submersible Pumps, Car Park Shade, Light & Camera Poles
• Construction of Precast & Cast-in-Situ Manholes and Gullies for Sewer, Storm Water, HV, LV & ELV Handholds
• Support in measuring project progress with detailed commodity workouts for the Electrical and Mechanical utility works followed by identification of change and contribute to assess impacts on project completion date
• Establishing daily manpower allocation plan and micro management of construction activities.
• Monitoring & Controlling project cost estimates to ensure project delivery within budget
• Preparation and control of snag lists
• Review update and report Submittal Status and prepare progress measurements using various templates
• Identify variations and support Project Controls, Commercial and Project Management Team to prepare impact assessments of cost and time
TECON Dubai, Technical Engineering Contractors L.L.C (+4 years)
May 2008 – Aug 2012

Designation: Project Engineer – Roads and Utilities
Project Name: Al Furjan – Road and Infrastructure Works- Phase 1
Municipality Redevelopment Area Trunk Sewer Phase – 1, Ajman
Contract R800/6 Improvement of Interchange No.1 on Sheikh Zayed Road
Contract R881/2C Improvement of the Parallel Roads-DEWA Water Works
DM Contract DS 124 – Al Khawneej Sewerage & Drainage (C281)
Rehabilitation of Jebel Ali – Lehbab Road, Dubai, UAE

Key Responsibilities:

• Construction Management for Project execution in different phases includes Enabling works, Road works, Pipe laying (pressure / non-pressure) including pressure testing up to 24bars, Micro tunneling under live roads, construction of open channel drainage & underground sewer network, and construction of pre-cast / cast-in-situ manholes/chambers/sump pits
• Development of infrastructure projects work packages especially for Utilities works. The scope of work include construction management and supervision of various activities such as Roads, landscaping, underground services, e.g. potable water, foul sewer, surface water, firefighting, irrigation, telecommunications, electricity, etc.
• Administering procurement of Sub-contractors & Suppliers
• Preparation of baseline, monitoring & control
• Engineering Management (raising Information Requests, Preparation & approval of submittal packages, etc.)
• Progress Monitoring & Reporting
• Preparation of Method Statements as per Approved Specification or as per site Requirement
• Responsible for the day to day coordination of all kind of construction interfaces.
• Preparation and Implementation of HSE Plans
• Interim Payment Certificates preparation & verification
• Procurement Management using Just-In-Time strategy
• Assistance in obtaining Authority Approvals (including Civil Defense, Dubai Municipality, DEWA, etc.)
• Management of utility tie-in with existing services / network
• Resource & Manpower allocation in accordance with priorities and work front availability
• Monitoring of Snagging / De-Snagging (punch list)



SHIMIZU Corporation, Dubai, UAE (+2 year)
April 2006 – May 2008

Designation: Civil Engineer
Project Name: Marina Apartments Project, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE.

Key Responsibilities:

• Site Supervision of Civil (Sub/Superstructure) Works for High rise residential development
• Supervising construction activities of pre-cast panels such as Beams, Slabs, Façade & Stair Case.
• Ensure corrective actions taken to address discrepancies emerging from delays, claims & variation, punch lists etc.
• Train & advise the Construction staff on all stages for safe work practices, quality workmanship and productivity
• Coordination with QA/QC to maintain Quality Standards as per approved ITPs & Method statements
• Rate & Resource analysis for new items under Variations to Contract Scope
• Achieved targets, in accordance with Baseline Schedule requirements
• Resources Allocation / Resources Optimization
• Management of Sub-Contractor, Manpower Supply, etc.


Huawei Technologies Pvt.Ltd. Pakistan (1.3 years)
Jan. 2005 – April 2006

Designation: Civil Engineer
Project Name: Ufone, Phase V.

Key Responsibilities:
• To supervise the execution of Civil / Finishes activities at site
• Project Coordination/ Workshops/ Design Issues Management
• Managing & resolving site issues related to Construction
• Preparation of baseline using MS Project, Monitoring & Control
• Quality Control & Quality Assurance of Construction activities
• Material inspection & Approval
• Verify Payment Certificates
• Snagging/De-snagging, preparation of as-built drawings
• Sub-contractor Management and Material procurement

PERSONAL DETAILS

• Date of Birth: 22nd Dec 1981
• Passport No: AN5993693
• Visa: Employment
• NOC/Release: Available
• Nationality: Pakistani
• Marital Status: Married
• Languages Known: Proficient in English & Urdu
• Driving Licenses: Valid UAE and Qatar driving license

References

References will be furnished up on request