Ali Muhammad Memon

Project: Karachi Water & Sewerage Services Improvement Project (KWSSIP) funded by World Bank
Tasks/Activities carried out under KWSSIP:
The assigned tasks under KWSSIP included but not limited to:
 Administering and managing all the Contracts and Agreements under Series of Projects (SOP-1) & (SOP-II)
 Drafting for day to day Contractual Correspondence between Consultant, Contractor & Employer in coordination with all the Site Supervision Staff
 Preparation of post award contractual cases of Extension of Times (EoTs), Variation Orders (VOs), Price Adjustments, Completion Certificates, Amendments, Determinations and maintaining records.
 Furnishing Taking-Over Documents and Final Accounts of all the completed packages under Emergency Response Works already completed in 2023.
 Assist the World Bank’ individual Consultant at Employer’s Office for providing and updating project data on STEP Software of WB.

Project: Karachi Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Red Line funded by ADB.
ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT:
PROCUREMENT:
1) Carried out complete Procurement procedure per ADB procurement Regulations including preparation of Estimates, RFQs, Opening & Evaluation of Quotes till the award of Contracts associated with the establishment of TransKarachi Office:
 Renovation/Civil and MEP Works (02 separate Contracts)
 Supplying & Installation of Furniture
 Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of 100 kVA Generator Set
 Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of AC Units (WM & Cassette)
 Supply of IT Equipment, CCTV System, ISPs & M-365 License, Firewall etc.
 Supply of Stationery and Printing Materials under Framework Agreements
2) Actively participated along with Procurement Specialist in Bid Evaluation process for the hiring of Project Management & Construction Supervision Consultants (PMCSC) and BRT Civil Works.

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT:
1) Administering and managing Contracts and Agreements in conjunction with internal teams of Procurement and Senior Management.
2) Handling all the post-award contractual activities of all the awarded contracts of Civil Works Lot-1 & Lot-2 and associated with the establishment of TransKarachi Office like EoTs, VOs, Price Adjustments & Reports etc.
3) Critically review the IPCs of both BRT Civil Works Lot-1 & Lot-2 (certified by the Engineer) and Invoices of Consultancy Agreement b/w TransKarachi & PMCSC and process the same for payment.

Project: Sindh Basic Education Program (SBEP) funded by USAID
ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT:
 Prepare / Review criteria of Pre-Qualification of Contractor firms for construction contracts under Sindh Basic Education Program.
 Conduct evaluation of applications submitted by various construction firms for Pre-Qualification and submit detailed report to the procuring agency i.e. Program Management & Implementation Unit, SBEP, Govt. of Sindh)
 Prepare PC-1s for all construction packages based on detailed Engineer’s Estimate and submit for approval of Technical Committee constituted in Planning & Development Department, Government of Sindh.
 Review & issue the complete bidding documents (conditions of Contract, Specifications & BOQs etc.) for each construction contract/package under SBEP following the rules of Sindh Public Procurement Regularity Authority, Govt. of Sindh and getting approval of Procurement Committee constituted by the Government of Sindh
 Conduct Pre-Bid Site Visits & Pre-Bid Meetings for pre-qualified Contractors who are intended to participate in bidding process for different construction contracts/packages under SBEP
 Participate in Bid Opening Meetings as Consultant’s representative and conduct detailed evaluation of submitted Bids against flouted NIT and submit detailed report to Procurement Committee consisting of Comparative Statement of all Bids.
 Verification of work done & advance payments (Secured advance, Mob Advance etc) claimed in IPCs submitted by the Contractors of different packages.
 Prepare & share Monthly Progress Reports for all construction packages under SBEP.

Activities CARRIED OUT:
 Assist the Director Services in carrying out all the tasks related to maintenance works from planning till commissioning like project planning, estimation, tendering, awarding, construction supervision during execution, payment verification etc.
 Initiating & carrying out complete tendering process as per SPPRA Rules from planning till commissioning of project which comprise of preparing complete biding documents including NIT, detailed estimates, drawings, terms & conditions of contract, specifications etc, arranging & participating in Tender Committee meetings regarding Bid Opening & Evaluations, and award of contracts through LOA and Work Orders.
 Providing detailed construction supervision of works during execution phase and resolve on-site problems pointed out by the Contractors. Determine quality parameters & ensure execution of works while maintaining those quality parameters at site.
 Documenting measurements of all items of works on Measurement Book and verify Contractors interim payments.
 Conducting Market Surveys, coordination & negotiation with venders/suppliers on rates of different items & works of worth less than 0.1 million.
 Identifying venders for various day-to-day maintenance works like annual agreements for maintenance of 120 kVA & 65 kVA Diesel generators, photocopier machines & Air Conditioners for all sections/departments, negotiating with them and procuring materials as per SPPRA rules.
 Managing skilled/technical staff of directorate like Supervisors, Electricians, Plumbers, Carpenters, Security Staff, Gardeners & cleaning staff for day to-day maintenance activities.

Project: Baluchistan Small Scale Irrigation Project (BSSIP), Quetta
ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT:
 The day to day management of construction contracts involving investigation of claims, assessment of price adjustments, checking revision to contracts etc.
 Prepare Contract Packages & Tender Documents for all works to be procured through Local Competitive Bidding (LCB) & National Competitive Bidding (NCB). These included General & Special Conditions of Contracts, BOQs, Specifications, Drawing and ensure quality control in Contract Documentation.
 Develop Specifications & BOQs for Small Scale Perennial Irrigation Schemes (Discharge 6 cusecs) and one flood irrigation scheme with assistance from specialist staff, Project Implementation Unit and design engineers. Components included flood scheme Head works, Conveyance System and associated structures (drops, transitions, divisions, aqueducts etc)
 Preparation of consolidated monthly and quarterly progress and planning reports.

Project: Emergency Response Program - WASH
ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT:
 In-charge of the over-all implementation of infrastructure schemes carried out under WASH Sector. Responsibilities include undertaking need based assessments in flood affected target areas and supervision of the planning stage up to procurement, contract administration and implementation.
 The procurement of services for engineering works included preparing all necessary tender documents like evaluation of eligibility of contractor-applications, Bid evaluation of qualified contractors of infrastructure projects.
 Verify works done at site and recommend for the payments to contractor(s)
 Ensure and assist in the supervision of the works executed by contractors based on structural and technical designs, ensuring quality standards
 Represent IRC in sector cluster meetings for better coordination
 Prepare weekly, monthly work plans and progress reports,
 Build coordination with local authorities for water and sanitation issues.
 Ensure that activities related to water, sanitation and hygiene are implemented as per the plan, design, standard (SPHERE) and schedule.

Project: Earthquake Reconstruction & Rehabilitation Projects of ERRA
ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT:
 Handle all contractual matters including preparation of contractual correspondence.
 Preparing and Managing all pre-contract documents including contracting strategy with reference to the Corporate Procurement Manual.
 Developing complete bid package documentation for tendering including cost estimates, scope of work, technical and commercial evaluation.
 Managing Post Contract award related activities such as evaluation and processing of change orders and close-out activities.
 Preparing Service Work Orders.
 Hands-on contract document processing to ensure all procedures are completed on time.
 Analyze and interpret reports/data for Contract Management.
 Construction supervision of following types of building projects in District Abbottabad:
o Frame Structures
o Confined Brick Masonry Structures (Load Bearing)
o SCIP Structures
 Preparation & processing the cases for :
o Extension of Time for completion of projects
o Taking-Over Certificates
o Variation Orders
o Price Adjustments
o Revised PC-1 Cost Estimates
 Responsible for detailed checking and verification of IPC’s submitted by contractors.
 Preparation of Physical & Financial Progress updates all the ongoing works.
 Drafting the Contractual Correspondence with the Client, Contractors & NESPAK DMRD

Project: Construction of Bulk Water Storage Underground Reservoir Project at Korangi for DHA Karachi
ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT:
 Preparation of complete Bid Packages for subletting different items of work. Each Bid Package included Instruction to Bidders, Conditions of Contract, Specifications, BOQs
 Preparing Bid Evaluation Reports after Bid Opening, Comparative Statements, Work Orders, Bill Flow Sheets, and Change Orders/Variation Orders etc for Subcontractors.
 Avoidance of subcontract claims, Assist and advise Project Managers on resolving contractual conflicts and disputed claims with subcontractors.
 Negotiating and concluding the Sub-Contract agreements and preparing contract supplements and documenting the same
 Subcontractor’s progress verification and preparation of progress for invoicing.
 Made necessary arrangements for actual bidding process, including finalization of time and date, venue details, etc.
 Coordination with site team to ascertain contractual and practical measures to ensure compliance with requirements. Advice on specific requirements of the contract and performance in accordance therewith.
 Preparing weekly, monthly & quarterly Physical & Financial Progress Reports, Financial Accruals and Invoicing of all civil works at site.

Project: Construction of D-Type Flats at PAF Base Masroor Karachi
ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT:
 Monitor the progress of work as per schedule and checking the execution and quality of work as per standard and specifications.
 Review and evaluate the requests for materials and its availability to prepare requisition documents for particular work activities.
 Prepare and establish quantity take-off for the materials needed on the construction site, reviewing the corresponding man-hours required together with all the equipment needed.
 Construction Supervision of Structure Work & Architectural Finishes.
 Checking Bar Bending Schedules & Inspection of Steel Reinforcement.
 To calculate/check the material and labour cost for the actual quantities of work done and compare the same with priced BOQ
 Conduct Quality Control Lab Testing of Concrete, Soil as per ACI, ASTM & ASSHTO

ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT:
 Pre-Qualification of Contractors for civil, electrical & plumbing works of Building projects like educational, residential & office buildings, mosques & Islamic Centers, Libraries & Hostels.
 Preparing & Review Cost Estimates, BOQs, Tender Documents & Comparative Statements
 Handled the following projects during stay with ZCL:
o Govt. Girls Degree Science College Larkana-II at LARKANA
o HEJ-Research Institute of Chemistry at University of Karachi.
o Federal College of Arts & Design at JAMSHORO.
o Ductwork & Piped Utility Services Systems for Jinnah Naval Harbor at ORMARA