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Israr Ahmed PMP CEP CCM, Lead Proposal (Estimation & Contracts)

Israr Ahmed PMP CEP CCM

Lead Proposal (Estimation & Contracts)·Bilfinger

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Electrical

Work experience

Total years of experience: 14 years, 8 months

Lead Proposal (Estimation & Contracts)

September 2024 - Present

Bilfinger

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

September 2024 - Present

✓ Analyze business opportunities and prepare concise synopsis, including bid/no-bid
recommendations for management review and decision-making.
✓ Review contract documents for alignment with project scope and compliance with
organizational policies.
✓ Prepared and issued RFQs, managed bidder queries, and ensured alignment with contractual,
commercial, and technical requirements.
✓ Conducted commercial bid evaluations, including price analysis, payment terms, deviations,
and risk exposure, supporting informed award recommendations.
✓ Reviewed and negotiated commercial terms and conditions with vendors, focusing on pricing
structures, Incoterms, delivery schedules, LDs, and payment milestones.
✓ Developed procurement strategies and sourcing plans to optimize cost, mitigate supply risks,
and support bid competitiveness
✓ Support development of contracting strategies, focusing on cost optimization, risk
mitigation, and strategic sourcing.
✓ Obtain and evaluate budgetary vendor and subcontractor quotations for benchmarking and
validation.
✓ Develop structured estimates covering engineering, procurement, construction,
commissioning, and indirect costs.
✓ Perform quantity take-offs to validate scope and quantities, apply local market adjustments
to enhance estimate realism.
✓ Conduct Qualitative and Quantitative risk analysis, determine contingency levels, and advise
management on cost exposure and mitigation strategies.
✓ Establish and maintain benchmarking databases (manhour, unit rates, productivity) to support
future estimates and challenge contractor submissions.
✓ Review, challenge, and endorse contractor cost estimates, change orders, and variation claims
in line with contractual and approval requirements.
✓ Support tender evaluations, including technical evaluation plans, coordination, and
preparation of bid evaluation reports.
✓ Ensure cost data integrity through dashboards, standardized reporting, and governance
controls.
✓ Reconcile current estimates with historical data to validate assumptions and enhance estimate
credibility.
✓ Support leadership with cost scenarios, funding recommendations, and budget re-allocations
based on performance trends and risk exposure.
✓ Prepare and present bid approval applications/presentations, including scope overviews, risk
analyses, and financial summaries, to executive stakeholders.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Engineering

Estimation & Contracts Engineer

September 2013 - August 2024

Olayan Descon Industrial/Engineering Company

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

September 2013 - August 2024

✓ Conduct tender screening and risk assessments to support informed bid/no-bid decision
making.
✓ Review contract documents for alignment with project scope and compliance with
organizational policies.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Engineering

Commercial Engineer/ Quantity Surveyor

July 2011 - April 2013

Bahria Town Private Limited Company

Islamabad, Pakistan

July 2011 - April 2013

✓ Develop cost plans and estimates during the design phase, including preparation of tender
documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities, and other key documentation.
✓ Reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing, leading negotiations to drive fair contract
prices.
✓ Lead contractor and subcontractor procurement, including pricing analysis, negotiation of fair
contract terms, and ongoing management of cost changes due to design or construction
modifications.
✓ Perform quantity surveying and implement robust cost control measures throughout the
project lifecycle, ensuring accuracy in valuations, change management, and cost validation
processes.
✓ Prepare and deliver monthly cost reports, providing clear, actionable insights into project
financial performance for senior management.
✓ Manage final account negotiations and compile as-built cost data for benchmarking, ensuring
accurate project closure and continuous improvement for future estimates.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Education

Air University

January 2008

January 2008

Bachelor's degree, Electrical

Pakistan

GPA (point): 2.90 out of 4

GPA (point): 2.90 out of 4

Skills

Visio
Expert
Visio
Expert
MS Office tools
Expert
MS Office tools
Expert
Primavera P6
Expert
Primavera P6
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Planning and Management
Expert
Project Planning and Management
Expert
Tendering
Expert
Tendering
Expert
Contract Management
Intermediate
Contract Management
Intermediate
Risk Assessment
Intermediate
Risk Assessment
Intermediate
Project Estimation, Budgeting
Expert
Project Estimation, Budgeting
Expert
leadership and team collaboration
Expert
leadership and team collaboration
Expert
Bidding
Expert
Bidding
Expert
Tender Management
Expert
Tender Management
Expert
Procurement
Intermediate
Procurement
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
COST ENGINEERING
Intermediate
COST ENGINEERING
Intermediate
CONTRACT DRAFTING
Intermediate
CONTRACT DRAFTING
Intermediate
COST CONTROL
Intermediate
COST CONTROL
Intermediate
OIL AND GAS
Intermediate
OIL AND GAS
Intermediate
PETROCHEMICAL
Intermediate
PETROCHEMICAL
Intermediate
PROJECT COST MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT COST MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Intermediate
REPAIRING MANUAL MECHANICAL
Intermediate
REPAIRING MANUAL MECHANICAL
Intermediate
Management
Expert
Management
Expert
Negotiation
Intermediate
Negotiation
Intermediate
Contracts
Intermediate
Contracts
Intermediate

Languages

English

Expert

Memberships

AACE International

Regular Member

January 2022

project management institute

member

January 2025

world commerce and contracting

member

February 2026

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Soft Skills & Professional Development
Internal Audit
Finance for Non- Finance Executives
Project Risk Management
Gen AI App Developer
Commercial & Contracts Management
CEP
PMP®
CEP
PMP®
Certified Estimating Professional CEP
Jun 2024

Hobbies and interests

Renewable Energy