Aftab Hafez, CIVIL ENGINEER

Aftab Hafez

CIVIL ENGINEER

C/O AFRUZA ISLAM

Location
Canada - Winnipeg
Education
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B. Sc. Civil Engineering)
Experience
21 years, 11 Months

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Total years of experience :21 years, 11 Months

CIVIL ENGINEER at C/O AFRUZA ISLAM
  • Canada - Winnipeg
  • My current job since March 2023

Position Title: Civil Engineer
Department: Building works
Duration: March 1, 2023 todate.
I am working with Professional Engineer on different Residential Houses in Winnipeg. She has previous experience as Professional Engineer with Manitoba Hydro and JME World Consultants Inc.
I performed following duties:
• Additional deck and Sunroom of Residential house.
• Supervise pile cage placing.
• Supervise alignment and concrete pouring of piles.
• Supervise concrete pouring of RCC Beams.
• Prepare Development permits of different Residential buildings.
• Prepare Fire Damage Reports of different Residential Houses.

Customer Services Representative / Crew member at Kashmir Kitchens (754
  • Canada - Winnipeg
  • October 2022 to March 2023

Position Title: Customer services representative / crew member.
Department: Customer Services.
Duration: October 10, 2022 to March 31, 2023.
Location: Kashmir Kitchens (754 St Mary's Rd, Winnipeg, MB R2M 3N7).
My responsibilities were as under:
• Responded to customer inquiries via phone, email, and chat, addressing questions and resolving issues promptly and effectively
• Assisted customers with product selection, order placement, and tracking.
• Handled and resolved customer complaints, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex customer issues.
• Made suggestions to customers based on preferences.
• Always mindful of sanitation and safety considerations when handling food.
• Provide the highest and most efficient level of hospitality service to the guests.

Project Manager / Construction Estimators at Syed Alla-Ud-Din & Company
  • Pakistan - Multan
  • August 2021 to August 2022

Position Title: Project Manager / Construction Estimators.
Department: Buildings and Roads
Duration: August 9, 2021 to August 31, 2022.
Location: Government Officer’s Residences (GOR) in South Punjab Multan Secretariat and Pilot Program for Hub and Spoke Model at Zahir Pir, Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan.
I performed following duties:
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget.
• Quality issues to discuss and apply Recommendations of Consultant to get best results.
• Prepare progress reports, presentations for stakeholders, method statements, material submittals, material availability and request for information (RFI) of the project.
• Project problem solving skills and arrange workforce training courses. These training courses covers construction and safety measures for the project.

Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE) at Habib Rafique (Pvt.) Limited
  • Pakistan - Rawalpindi
  • June 2020 to August 2021

Position Title: Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE)
Department: Buildings, Roads & Bridges
Duration: June 9, 2020 to August 7, 2021
Location: Capital Smart City, Islamabad - Pakistan.
Detail of responsibilities is as under:
• Supervise the activities of subcontractors and subordinate staff.
• Prepare progress reports, presentations for stakeholders, method statements, material submittals, material availability and request for information (RFI) of the project.
• To arrange progress review meetings and check timely completion of project.
• Project problem solving skills and arrange workforce training courses. These training courses covers construction and safety measures for the project.

Junior Expert Engineer / Site Engineer / Construction Estimators at National Engineering Services Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited (NESPAK) Foundation
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • October 2011 to February 2020

Position Title: Junior Expert Engineer / Site Engineer / Construction Estimators
Department: Roads, Flyover & Bridges
Duration: October 10, 2011 to February 4, 2020
Location: NESPAK Foundation Lahore - Pakistan.
I performed following duties:
• Monitoring and Quality Controlling of the Project according to Specifications and Drawings.
• Prepare cost and expenditure statements and forecasts at regular intervals for the duration of a project.
• Prepare progress reports, presentations for stakeholders, arrange progress review meeting and issue minutes of meeting. Supervised Reinforcement / Casting of I-Shape & Inverted T-Shape Girders.
• Prepare Planning Commission (PC-I) / Revised PC-I, Variation orders and extension of time for the projects. Additional responsibilities are to prepare monthly Invoices, Escalation Invoices & detail of receivable amount for the road projects.

Construction Estimators at H. A Construction
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • September 2010 to October 2011

Position Title: Construction Estimators
Department: Buildings
Duration: September 30, 2010 to October 5, 2011
Location: H.A Construction Lahore - Pakistan.
I Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment for construction projects based on drawings and specifications. Prepare cost and expenditure statements and forecasts at regular intervals for the duration of a project. Prepare clear detailed quantity take offs sheets.
Maintain relationship with sub-contractors and clients. Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.

Junior Engineer Grade 8a at National Engineering Services Pakistan (Pvt) Limited (NESPAK)
  • Pakistan - Muzaffarabad
  • November 2009 to September 2010

Position Title: Junior Engineer (Grade 8a)
Department: Buildings
Duration: November 16, 2009 to September 25, 2010
Location: National Engineering Services Pakistan (Private) Limited, Muzaffarabad - Azad Kashmir.
Worked as Junior Engineer Gr. 8(a) on Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Earthquake Projects. Initially I filled Site selection proforma. I delivered my abilities as Assistant Resident Engineer of Construction Supervision of Primary Schools (UNICEF Projects) known as GPS & GGPS. GPS are basically boy schools and GGPS are schools for girls.

Project Engineer at Qadri Associates, Quetta, Pakistan
  • Pakistan - Hyderabad
  • August 2008 to October 2009

Position Title: Project Engineer
Department: Building Renovation
Duration: August 1, 2008 to October 31, 2009
Location: Hyderabad - Pakistan.
Worked as Project Engineer on Renovation works of Regional Office, Wateen Telecom Hyderabad.
My responsibilities were as under:
• Collaborate with project managers and other stakeholders to develop project plans, outlining scope, objectives, and timelines for building renovations. Supervise and manage construction activities, ensuring they align with project plans and specifications.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including drawings, specifications, and correspondence. Prepare regular progress reports and communicate project status to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure that building renovations comply with local building codes, zoning regulations, and other relevant laws. Obtain necessary permits and approvals from regulatory authorities.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all personnel involved in the renovation project.

Civil Project Engineer at H.A Construction
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • March 2005 to July 2008

Position Title: Project Engineer
Department: Building Renovation
Duration: March 5, 2005 to July 10, 2008
Location: Karachi - Pakistan.
My responsibilities were as under:
• Collaborate with project managers and other stakeholders to develop project plans, outlining scope, objectives, and timelines for building renovations. Supervise and manage construction activities, ensuring they align with project plans and specifications.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including drawings, specifications, and correspondence. Prepare regular progress reports and communicate project status to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure that building renovations comply with local building codes, zoning regulations, and other relevant laws. Obtain necessary permits and approvals from regulatory authorities.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all personnel involved in the renovation project.

Project Engineer at Hamza Construction Company, Gujranwala, Pakistan
  • Pakistan - Gujranwala
  • January 2002 to February 2005

Position Title: Project Engineer
Department: Construction Supervision of roads and rectification work of roads including service roads.
Duration: January 2, 2002 to February 25, 2005
Location: Hamza Construction Company Gujranwala - Pakistan.
I performed following duties:
• Supervise all construction & maintenance activities of the project Prepare cost and expenditure statements and forecasts at regular intervals for the duration of a project.
• Prepare clear detailed quantity take offs sheets and maintain relationship with stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B. Sc. Civil Engineering)
  • at University Of Engineering And Technology
  • October 2001

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering: I have completed my 4 years degree in Civil Engineering from University of Engineering and Technology Lahore – Pakistan in October 2001.

High school or equivalent, Higher Secondary School Certificate Science (Pre-Engineering)
  • at D.J Sindh Government Science College
  • October 1994

I have completed Higher secondary school certification from D.J Sindh Government Science College Karachi – Pakistan in October 1994.

High school or equivalent, Secondary School Certificate Science
  • at Pakistan Air Force (P.A.F) public school Korangi Creek
  • June 1992

I have completed Secondary school certification from P.A.F public school Korangi Creek Karachi – Pakistan in June 1992.

Specialties & Skills

Quality Control
Risk Management
Site Execution
Team Leadership
Planning
ENSURE THAT BUILDING RENOVATIONS COMPLY WITH LOCAL BUILDING CODES, ZONING REGULATIONS & LAWS.
SUPERVISE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES OF BRIDGES.
DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE PROJECT PLANS OUTLINING TASKS, TIMELINES, AND RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS.
OVERSEE PROJECT BUDGETS, ENSURING THAT COSTS ARE CONTROLLED AND RESOURCES ARE UTILIZED EFFICIENTLY
PREPARE WEEKLY / MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORTS, PRESENTATIONS FOR STAKEHOLDERS & METHOD STATEMENTS
CHECK THE REINFORCEMENT OF L-SHAPED & INVERTED T SHAPE GIRDERS.
IMPLEMENT AND ENFORCE QUALITY CONTROL PROCESSES TO ENSURE CONSTRUCTION MEETS ESTABLISHED STANDARDS
SUPERVISE CONCRETE POURING OF DECK SLAB,L-SHAPED & I-SHAPED GIRDERS.
EFFICIENTLY RESOLVE PROBLEMS THAT ARISE DURING CONSTRUCTION, ADAPTING TO CHANGING CIRCUMSTANCES.
PREPARE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS, MATERIAL AVAILABILITY AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) OF THE PROJECT.
MAKE INFORMED AND TIMELY DECISIONS TO KEEP THE PROJECT ON TRACK.
EVALUATE RISKS AND DEVISE STRATEGIES TO MITIGATE THEM.
ANTICIPATE POTENTIAL ISSUES AND DEVELOP CONTINGENCY PLANS.
EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE PROJECT GOALS, EXPECTATIONS, AND UPDATES TO THE ENTIRE TEAM.
FOSTER OPEN LINES OF COMMUNICATION TO ADDRESS CONCERNS AND RESOLVE ISSUES PROMPTLY.
NEGOTIATE WITH SUPPLIERS AND CONTRACTORS TO ACHIEVE COST SAVINGS.
RECOGNIZE AND REWARD TEAM MEMBERS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS.
WELL AWARE OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE, MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE, DATA ENTRY, DATABASE MANAGEMENT INCLUDING
PRIORITIZE AND ENFORCE SAFETY MEASURES ON THE CONSTRUCTION SITE.
PREPARE MONTHLY INVOICES, ESCALATION INVOICES & DETAIL OF RECEIVABLE AMOUNT FOR THE ROAD PROJECTS.

Languages

English
Intermediate
Urdu
Expert
Punjabi
Intermediate

Memberships

Pakistan Engineering Council
  • Professional Engineer
  • November 2001

Training and Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) (Training)
Training Institute:
International Islamic University in Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan
Date Attended:
December 2010
Duration:
35 hours