Riaz Ahmed Khan, Senior Project Manager

Riaz Ahmed Khan

Senior Project Manager

Defense Housing

Location
Pakistan
Education
Bachelor's degree, BSc Civil Engineering
Experience
24 years, 2 months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :24 years, 2 months

Senior Project Manager at Defense Housing
  • Pakistan - Rawalpindi
  • August 2010 to November 2013

Scope of Work:
Development and construction of Defense housing scheme, reclamation, ground improvement, and coastal developments projects and management of hospital design with consultants.
Cost of the project = RS 6.4 Billion.

Responsibilities:
• Management of development and construction projects of the Defense Housing, including
development schemes, civil engineering works, reclamation and ground improvements, coastal developments, buildings and infrastructure works.
• Follow up designs with consultants and engage contractors to execute project.
• Review project proposal to determine time, budget limitations, allocation of resources and approve plans for accomplishment of the projects.
• Review variations and manage change control process.
• Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel and consultants in formulating project execution plans and ensure achievements of goals at all levels.
• Review marine construction schedules and monitor progress of ongoing projects.

Senior Project Manager at Sama-Ech
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • November 2007 to February 2010

Scope of Work:
Development and construction of 82 stories high rise, Dubai Tower including infrastructure, hotel, furnished apartment, residential apartments, podium and three parking floors besides with 23 stories Office Tower.
Cost of the project = $1.6 billion US

Responsibilities:
• Manage all the phases of development and construction of high rise till completion.
• Manage consultants and contractors engagement to execute projects as contracted.
• Identify and evaluate options and mitigate risks in the best interest of the client.
• Implement work plans as well as monitor quality of output and achieve long-term goals
and objectives of the company.
• Manage change control and process change notifications.
• Evaluate opportunities for value engineering process.
• Technical evaluation and selection of project management staff for employment.
• Evolve and implement packaging strategy for two stage tendering process.
• Confer with project managers for rendering technical advice and resolve problems.
• Formulate HSE plan, quality assurance plan and integrated logistics plan for the execution.
• Working in multicultural environments with variety of social & cultural backgrounds.

LOCAL TEAM LEADER at EX- Mott Macdonald Pakistan Working With CDM International Inc. (Constriction and PM Company USA)
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • November 2006 to October 2007

Scope of Work:
Development and construction of hospitals, schools and infrastructure project in Kashmir
and other earthquake affected areas of Pakistan.
Cost of the Project = $200 million US
Responsibilities:
• Manage development and construction of hospitals, schools and infrastructure projects of the company.
• Establishing priorities for planning, coordination and managing project works to achieve required progress by efficient performance of consultants and contractors.
• Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel and consultants in formulating quality assurance plan, logistics plan construction and schedules for execution.
• Manage change control and process change notifications
• Plan and implement work plans as well as monitor quality of works and achieve long-term goals and objectives of the company.
• Maintain active professional network in government, private sector and business societies.
• Working in multicultural environments with variety of nationalities.

Senior Construction Manager at EMAAR Properties International
  • Pakistan
  • March 2006 to August 2006

Scope of Work:
Development and construction of housing society works including residential and commercial buildings, breakwaters, reclamation and ground improvement, marine infrastructure, coastal developments, revetment profiles, marine surveys, geotechnical investigation and environmental impacts assessment.
Cost of the Project= $ 500 million

Responsibilities:
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• Management of development and construction of housing society works including residential and commercial buildings, breakwaters, reclamation and ground improvement, coastal developments, revetment profiles and marine infrastructure, geotechnical investigation and environmental impacts assessment.
• Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel and consultants in formulating plan, quality assurance plan, logistics plan and construction schedules for execution.
• Manage consultants and contractors engagement to execute project works as contracted.
• Review development plans, construction schedules and monitor progress.
• Monitor resources and development characteristics to maximize project performance.
• Review specification of concrete construction to ensure compliance with ACI Code.
• Providing local perspectives for project planning and execution.
• Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels.
• Working in multicultural environments with variety of social and cultural backgrounds.

SENIOR MANAGER DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION at ANDESUR DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
  • Canada - British Columbia
  • December 2002 to March 2006

Scope of Work:
Management of development and construction projects of the corporation, works including community development, high rise construction, civil engineering works, infrastructure construction, commercial and residential construction.
Cost of development project = $ 500 million (First phase)

Responsibilities:
• Management of development and construction projects works including community development works, construction of high rise, civil engineering works, infrastructure and buildings construction.
• Confer with consultants and contractors, ensuring designs are completed, resources allocated and construction works are progressing as per master plan.
• Manage implementation of project instructions systematically by consultations, correspondence and site visits.
• Confer with project personnel for rendering technical advices and resolve problems.
• Review transportation plans and development characteristics.
• Evaluate opportunities and conduct value engineering workshops.
• Encourage innovative methods and incorporate in the projects execution.
• Review plans of coastal development and allied investigations for future projects
• Implement quality management plan and ensure quality control on the projects.
• Ensure client safety program and HSE plans are followed and high risk activity
notices are coordinated.
• Ensure cohesive and healthy working environments among multicultural work force.

PROJECT MANAGER at FRONTIER WORKS ORGANIZATION
  • Pakistan
  • April 1998 to October 2002

Scope of Work:
Management of development and construction projects works including marine port, coastal developments, sea defenses, revetment profiles, heavy civil engineering works, environmental impacts, infrastructure, residential and commercial buildings.
Cost of the Projects = Rs 6.21 Billion

Responsibilities:
- Management of development and construction of marine port, coastal developments, sea
defenses, revetment profiles, heavy civil engineering works, environmental impacts, infrastructure,
residential and commercial buildings.
• Confer with consultants and contractors, ensuring designs are completed, resources allocated and construction works are progressing as per master plan.
• Budget control and review financial viabilities.
• Review plans and method statements of marine works for execution.
• Review feasibility studies and allied investigations for future projects.
• Approve quality management plan and ensure quality control procedures are followed.
• Perform periodic site inspections and monitor site inspections by project team members and review resulting reports.
• Review material testing reports covering grading, petrography, sulphate and chloride contents and organic impurities and cement analysis to BS or ASTM standards.

PROJECT MANAGER & PROJECT ENGINEER FEB1989 – APR1998 at ENGINEERING SERVICES HEADQUARTERS
  • Pakistan
  • February 1989 to April 1998

Scope of Work:
Management of development and construction projects work including heavy civil engineering works, infrastructure, high ways, residential and commercial buildings. construction of marine port, breakwaters, quays, wharfs and jetties, reclamation and ground improvements, coastal developments, sea defenses and revetment profiles.

Cost of the projects = $ 446.75 Million US

Responsibilities:
• Management of development and construction work including heavy civil engineering works, infrastructure, high ways, residential and commercial buildings, construction of marine port, breakwaters, quays, wharfs and jetties, reclamation and ground improvements, coastal developments, sea defenses and revetment profiles.
• Prepare work plans and manage construction and development works on site.
• Confer with client and consultant to negotiate job orders, variations and claims.
• Review project proposal to determine time, funding and allocation of resources for accomplishment of the projects.
• Prepare method statements and supervise works on site.
• Follow construction plans and schedules of works on site.
• Implement quality management plan, HSE plan and quality control procedures.
• Supervise estimations for buildings, bridges and infrastructure projects.
• Supervise concreting operations, review mix designs, trial mixes and statistical
evaluation of concrete strength test results.
• Review materials test reports, covering grading, petrography, sulphate and chloride contents, organic impurities and cement analysis to BS or ASTM standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree, BSc Civil Engineering
  • at National Unversity of Science and Technology (NUST)
  • February 1989

Bachelor of Civil Engineering from National University of Science and Technology (NUST), (Affiliated with University of Michigan and ten other Universities of USA). in Feb1989 . Graded High Average in the course.

Bachelor's degree, English, Maths,Physics
  • at University of Peshawar
  • October 1980

Bachelor of Science from University of Peshawar Pakistan, Graduated from Pakistan Military Academy Kakul in Oct 1980. Graded High Average in the course.

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Construction Management
Project Management
Feasibility Studies
Construction Management
Engineering Change Management
Risk Management
Resource Management
Quality Control Management
Organization and Resource Management
Interpersonal communication and leadership
Evaluation of Contract Documents
Value Engineering
Business Administration
Risk management
Value Management
Change control management

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert
Arabic
Beginner

Memberships

Pakistan Engineering Council
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng)
  • October 1991
Institute of Engineers Pakistan.
  • Member
  • September 1990
Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (APEGBC) British Columbia Canada.
  • Eligible Membership: P. Eng
  • March 2004

Training and Certifications

Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 1989
Valid Until:
May 1989
Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2000
Valid Until:
January 2001
Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 1996
Valid Until:
May 1996
Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 1996
Valid Until:
March 1997
Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 1983
Valid Until:
November 1983
Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 1984
Valid Until:
April 1984
Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 1984
Valid Until:
December 1984

Hobbies

  • Reading of Journals
    Up date with number of Journals published fortnightly and monthly.