Civil Engineer

To become part of an esteemed firm, where I can hone my skills as an accomplished Civil Engineer, learn the tools of the trade, interact with competitive and diverse people, and earn job-satisfaction through creative and diligent hard work.

Currently employed in Davis Langdon & Seah since January 2008 in the capacity of Cost Engineer. Have had the opportunity to work on various large scale multi-faceted developments featuring international as well as local clientele, including:

Crescent Bay Karachi
Client: Emaar Properties.
Architect: Design Worldwide Partnership (DWP).
Responsibilities:
• Preparation of Bill of Quantities.
• Preparation of Pre-tender estimates.
• Preparation of detailed Rebar schedule.
• Vetting of previous Bill of Quantities.
• Value Engineering exercises.
• Co-ordination with client and preparation of query lists.
• Coordination with material suppliers.
• Liaising with sub-consultants for preparation of engineer’s estimates of MEP items.
• Valuation of Interim Payment Certificate.

Creek Marina Karachi
Client: Meinhardt Group.
Architect: Meinhardt Singapore.
Responsibilities:
• Preparation of Cost report.

Karachi Financial Towers
Client: Enshaa NLC.
Architect: Kann Finch Group.
Responsibilities:
• Preparation of Cost plan.
• Preparation of Cost Estimate.
• Co-ordination with Client and sub-consultant for preparation of MEP cost plan.

Grand Hyatt Development, Islamabad
Client: BNP Pakistan.
Architect: Arcop (Pvt) Ltd. Responsibilities:
• Preparation of Monthly Progress Report.
• Preparation of cost proposals for various architectural finishes with co-ordination from client, architect and various suppliers.

Aga Khan University – Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Client: The Aga Khan Foundation.
Architect: Payette.
Responsibilities:
• Preparation of Cost proposal.
• Prequalification of prospective contractors.
• Value engineering exercise.

General
• Collection and accumulation of market data for the maintenance of cost data base.
• Training staff on cost management software ATLES-pro.

- B.E. Civil Engineering from NED University of Science & Technology, Karachi in 2007 - obtained first division in Final Year Examination.
- Higher Secondary School Certificate from Adamjee Govt. Science College Karachi in 2003 - obtained ‘A’ grade.
- Secondary School Certificate from St. George’s School, Karachi in 2001 - obtained ‘A+’ grade.

- Exceptional computer literacy; having obtained an Information Technology certificate from NCR Corporation, specializing in programming operations and conventional MS-Office applications.
- Qualified in Inter Services Selection Board (ISSB) military examination with high honours.

- Was deputed to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2008 for a two month Executive Training Program under the auspicious of Davis Langdon & Seah which familiarized me with professional conduct requisite of an international work environment along with providing the unique opportunity of interacting with an ethnically diverse workplace. Attended training and skill enhancement programs on Contract administration, Project feasibility studies, Cost planning as part of the deputation.
- 2.5 years experience in a renowned global construction consultancy, gaining exposure to various services including cost estimation and control, project management, contract administration and value engineering on multiple projects.
Leading a technical team of individuals, managing resources and delivering required output well within anticipated success parameters.
- Exposure to client dealing, taking a proactive approach in coordinating and corresponding with clients directly on matters ranging from submission of deliverables to resolution of issues.
- Adept at report writing, general and technical correspondence with Clients, Contractors, Consultants and Suppliers.