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Muzaffer Zargar, Construction Project Manager

Muzaffer Zargar

Construction Project Manager·Waterloo Engineering

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 26 years, 3 months

Construction Project Manager

May 2023 - Present

Waterloo Engineering

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

May 2023 - Present

Company industry:
Utilities
Job role:
Construction and Building

Managing Partner

December 2020 - March 2023

Self Employed

Srinagar, India

December 2020 - March 2023

Responsible for setting strategic goals and objectives, supervising daily activities, monitoring performance, and driving business growth.

Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Construction and Building

Manager Projects & Contract Administrator

May 2018 - September 2020

Utico FZC

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

May 2018 - September 2020

Projects Dealt With :
1. 22MIGD Independent SWRO Desalination Plant at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Ras Al Khaimah - UAE.
2. Construction of 45MLD SWRO Desalination Plant by Utico FZC at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Ras Al Khaimah - UAE (Civil Works Only).
3. Tendering Coordination Manger and other internal small projects.

Main Function:
• To execute a given contract in accordance with the contract terms, within the approved budget and in accordance with the company policies.

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Study the contract documents
• Prepare project cost control budget
• Planning of the project “execution and resources”
• Execute the project as per contract condition within the time specified
• To research special supplies and sub-contracts and make appropriate recommendations to the company management and procurement section.
• To request consumables and services
• To use the project resources in an economic cost and effective manner, to control outputs, prepare payment certificates
• To liaise with the consultant/ client for claims and variations to the contract.
• Coordinate between different sections
• To liaise with third parties (organizations and departments)
• Monitor the work production

Authorities:
• To discipline personnel as may be required
• To manage the implementation of sub-contracts
• To secure services from the various departments of the company in their respective fields of competence
• Interfaces: with other project managers, with company department heads;Projects Dealt With : 1. 22MIGD Independent SWRO Desalination Plant at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Ras Al Khaimah - UAE. 2. Construction of 45MLD SWRO Desalination Plant by Utico FZC at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Ras Al Khaimah - UAE (Civil Works Only). 3. Tendering Coordination Manger and other internal small projects. Main Function: • To execute a given contract in accordance with the contract terms, within the approved budget and in accordance with the company policies. Duties & Responsibilities: • Study the contract documents • Prepare project cost control budget • Planning of the project “execution and resources” • Execute the project as per contract condition within the time specified • To research special supplies and sub-contracts and make appropriate recommendations to the company management and procurement section. • To request consumables and services • To use the project resources in an economic cost and effective manner, to control outputs, prepare payment certificates • To liaise with the consultant/ client for claims and variations to the contract. • Coordinate between different sections • To liaise with third parties (organizations and departments) • Monitor the work production Authorities: • To discipline personnel as may be required • To manage the implementation of sub-contracts • To secure services from the various departments of the company in their respective fields of competence • Interfaces: with other project managers, with company department heads;
Skills: Tender Preparation · Teamwork · BOQ · Time Management · Organization Skills · Oral Communication · Computer Literacy · Contract Negotiation · Letter Writing · Variation Analysis · Commercial Reporting · Contract Administration · Team Management · Subcontracts Management · Subcontractor Supervision · Technical Staff Management · Team Leadership · Invoice Verification · Payments · Project Coordination · Interface Management · Claims Management · Tender Coordinator · Negotiation · Microsoft Office · Contract Management · Civil Engineering · FIDIC · Construction · Project Management · Project Control · Project Planning

Company industry:
Utilities
Job role:
Construction and Building

Technical Office Manager / Contract Administrator

January 2013 - December 2017

Al Ryum Group of Companies

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2013 - December 2017

Projects Dealt With :
1. Primary Infra Structure works for Legoland, Bollywood Parks, RD&E and Lapita Hotel.
2. Mitigation Measures for Water Logging Problems in Al Sameeh & Al Shahama Area.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Attend progress meetings, discuss and suggest technical proposals.
Managing the cost analysis and cost control of site activities.
Review third-party invoices & client invoices.
Follow-up with subcontractors during negotiations and offer award or subcontract terms, performance and payments.
Daily, weekly and monthly reporting, claims (Time and cost), Variations, contract administration, project communication, issue register, etcProjects Dealt With : 1. Primary Infra Structure works for Legoland, Bollywood Parks, RD&E and Lapita Hotel. 2. Mitigation Measures for Water Logging Problems in Al Sameeh & Al Shahama Area. Duties & Responsibilities: Attend progress meetings, discuss and suggest technical proposals. Managing the cost analysis and cost control of site activities. Review third-party invoices & client invoices. Follow-up with subcontractors during negotiations and offer award or subcontract terms, performance and payments. Daily, weekly and monthly reporting, claims (Time and cost), Variations, contract administration, project communication, issue register, etc
Skills: Tender Preparation · Teamwork · BOQ · Time Management · Organization Skills · Oral Communication · Computer Literacy · Contract Negotiation · Letter Writing · Variation Analysis · Invoicing · Technical Office Management · Contract Administration · Team Management · Subcontractor Supervision · Invoice Verification · Microsoft Office · Contract Management · Civil Engineering · FIDIC · Commercial Management · Project Control

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

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Contract Administrator

December 2011 - January 2013

Gulf Contrators

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

December 2011 - January 2013

Project Dealt With:
Al Ain Asset Enhancement Scheme Construction of Trunk Sewerage and TSE Infrastructure - Part 1.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Take care of the financial and contractual aspects of the project.
• Participate, record and prepare the minutes of the progress meetings.
• Provide support on all financial and contractual matters throughout the work in the project.
• Convene and chair all commercial meetings.
• Ensure prompt submittal and completeness of Contractors monthly payment applications and finalize the payment certificates with the assistance of the QS’s.
• Make sure that all cost and quantity records are streamlined and kept in order by the QS’s.
• Advise the Project Manager on measurement procedures and calculation of interim and final quantities.
• Evaluate the unit rates for new work items with assistance by the QS’s.
• Establish the way of recording the details and monitor the day works recording and process;
• Lead in the preparation of variation orders.
• Lead in the preparation of Contractors financial claims, including presentation and agreement of recommendations to the internal Contract’s Department.
• Advice on contractual matters related to financial issues.
• Ensure completeness and validity of all contractual requirements.
• Prepare financial statements for monthly report.
• Check and record measurements of completed work.
• Monitor contracts final cost estimates.
• Maintain expenditure records.
• Coordinate and monitor activities of the Commercial team.
• Prepare Final Account with all supporting documentation.Project Dealt With: Al Ain Asset Enhancement Scheme Construction of Trunk Sewerage and TSE Infrastructure - Part 1. Duties and Responsibilities: • Take care of the financial and contractual aspects of the project. • Participate, record and prepare the minutes of the progress meetings. • Provide support on all financial and contractual matters throughout the work in the project. • Convene and chair all commercial meetings. • Ensure prompt submittal and completeness of Contractors monthly payment applications and finalize the payment certificates with the assistance of the QS’s. • Make sure that all cost and quantity records are streamlined and kept in order by the QS’s. • Advise the Project Manager on measurement procedures and calculation of interim and final quantities. • Evaluate the unit rates for new work items with assistance by the QS’s. • Establish the way of recording the details and monitor the day works recording and process; • Lead in the preparation of variation orders. • Lead in the preparation of Contractors financial claims, including presentation and agreement of recommendations to the internal Contract’s Department. • Advice on contractual matters related to financial issues. • Ensure completeness and validity of all contractual requirements. • Prepare financial statements for monthly report. • Check and record measurements of completed work. • Monitor contracts final cost estimates. • Maintain expenditure records. • Coordinate and monitor activities of the Commercial team. • Prepare Final Account with all supporting documentation.
Skills: Tender Preparation · Teamwork · BOQ · Time Management · Oral Communication · Computer Literacy · Contract Negotiation · Letter Writing · Variation Analysis · Valuation · Invoicing · Monthly Valuation · Material Reconciliation · Commercial Reporting · Cost Comparisons · Contract Administration · Team Management · Subcontracts Management · Invoice Verification · Claims Management · Negotiation · Microsoft Office · Quantity Surveying · Contract Management · FIDIC · Cost Management

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

Project Manager / Deputy Project Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor cum Contract Adminsitrator

June 2005 - December 2011

Al Salmeen Group of Companies

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

June 2005 - December 2011

DEPUTY PROJECT MANAGER - Aug 2008 to Dec 2011 (3 years 5 months)

1. Rehabilitation of Old Water Networks & House Connections at Hili, Power House, Sarooj Zones & Al Foah, Northern Areas & Miscellaneous Works (Zone-2) in Al Ain Region (A-4313).

Skills: Time Management · Organization Skills · Oral Communication · Computer Literacy · Letter Writing · Variation Analysis · Time Extension · Team Management · Subcontracts Management · Subcontractor Supervision · Microsoft Office · Civil Engineering · FIDIC · Construction · Project Management · Project Control · Project Planning

PROJECT MANAGER - Dec 2007 to Aug 2008 (months)

1. Replacement of AC Pipes in different Areas of Al Ain Region (A-1760).

SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR / CONTRACT ADMINSITRATOR - June 2005 to Dec 2007 (2 years 7 months)

1. Replacement of Old Water Networks & House Connections at Dahma, Khabisi, Western and Markhania & Miscellaneous Works (Zone-1) in Al Ain Region.
2. DN 200 PN 160 CS pipeline From Jabel Hafeet Base Pumping Station to Summit Reservoir.
3. Umm Al Nar ‘B’ Pumping Station Extension.
4. Civil Works for 11KV Prefabricated Substations.
5. Sewerage Connections and Related Works for Isolated Properties in Al Ain Region (Part-2).
6. Construction of Sewerage Connections and Related Works in Abu Dhabi Island & Main Land - Phase V.
7. Construction Works Associated with Rehabilitation & Replacement of Existing Sewer Lines in Abu Dhabi Island and Main Land - Part 2.
8. Maintenance of Kerb Stones in Al Ain Region.
9. Replacement of AC Pipes in Different Areas Of Al Ain.

Skills: Tender Preparation · Teamwork · BOQ · Time Management · Oral Communication · Computer Literacy · Contract Negotiation · Letter Writing · Variation Analysis · Valuation · Invoicing · Monthly Valuation · Material Reconciliation · Commercial Reporting · Cost Comparisons · Contract Administration · Team Management · Subcontracts Management · Claims Management · Negotiation · Microsoft Office · Quantity Surveying · Contract Management · Procurement · FIDIC · Cost Management

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

Project Quantity Surveyor

May 2003 - June 2005

Al Hamed Development & Construction LLC

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

May 2003 - June 2005

Projects Dealt With:
1. Construction of Ductile Iron Pipeline From Ajban Pumping Station To Al Maha Forest Reservoir (D-3877).
2. Construction of Ductile Iron Pipeline For Ajban Army Camp And Zayed Military City (N-1917).

Duties and Responsibilities:
Preparations of Payment Application monthly and getting certification.
Takeoff Quantities from Tenders and IFC drawings for the comparison.
Preparation of Variations. Liaising with clients to identify their needs.
Preparation of Payment Certificate for sub-contractor.
Prepare and submit monthly cost, value reports and cash flow info.
Preparation of Forecast, and others reports for Project requirement.
Sending inquiries for the material and getting quotations.
Preparation of RCDR's and material inspections
Keeping record of Productivities base on site progress.

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

Quantity Surveyor

April 2001 - May 2003

Impregilo SPA

Hofof, Saudi Arabia

April 2001 - May 2003

Project Dealt With:
500 Bed Hospital Building with Housing Buildings and Other Buildings Like Supermarket, Fire Station, Recreation Building, etc. For Saudi Arabian National Guard At Al Hasa & Dammam( SANG )

Duties and Responsibilities:
Preparations of Payment Application monthly and getting certification.
Takeoff Quantities from Tenders and IFC drawings for the comparison.
Preparation of Variations. Liaising with clients to identify their needs.
Preparation of Payment Certificate for sub-contractor.
Prepare and submit monthly cost, value reports and cash flow info.
Preparation of Forecast, and others reports for Project requirement.
Sending inquiries for the material and getting quotations.
Keeping record of Productivities base on site progressProject Dealt With: 500 Bed Hospital Building with Housing Buildings and Other Buildings Like Supermarket, Fire Station, Recreation Building, etc. For Saudi Arabian National Guard At Al Hasa & Dammam( SANG ) Duties and Responsibilities: Preparations of Payment Application monthly and getting certification. Takeoff Quantities from Tenders and IFC drawings for the comparison. Preparation of Variations. Liaising with clients to identify their needs. Preparation of Payment Certificate for sub-contractor. Prepare and submit monthly cost, value reports and cash flow info. Preparation of Forecast, and others reports for Project requirement. Sending inquiries for the material and getting quotations. Keeping record of Productivities base on site progress
Skills: Tender Preparation · Teamwork · BOQ · Time Management · Oral Communication · Computer Literacy · Valuation · Invoicing · Monthly Valuation · Microsoft Office · Quantity Surveying

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

Civil Site Engineer

September 1999 - April 2001

Biecrete Project Pvt. Ltd.

Mumbai, India

September 1999 - April 2001

Project Dealt With:
27 Floor Residential Apartments Building In Mumbai.

Duties and Responsibilities;
Planning & Quality Controlling.
Execution of work according to drawings and contract specifications.
Land surveying, Quantity takeoff for material requirement.
Proper utilization of manpower and equipment’s.
Responsible for preparation of progress reports, coordinate changes & recommend solutions through designated channels.
Ensure that awarded projects meet the Local Standards, ASTM specifications & Municipal guidelines.
To conduct organizational & technical interfaces between different disciplines in order to achieve successful completion of projects thereof.
Release quantities for billing with client & subcontractors.Project Dealt With: 27 Floor Residential Apartments Building In Mumbai. Duties and Responsibilities; Planning & Quality Controlling. Execution of work according to drawings and contract specifications. Land surveying, Quantity takeoff for material requirement. Proper utilization of manpower and equipment’s. Responsible for preparation of progress reports, coordinate changes & recommend solutions through designated channels. Ensure that awarded projects meet the Local Standards, ASTM specifications & Municipal guidelines. To conduct organizational & technical interfaces between different disciplines in order to achieve successful completion of projects thereof. Release quantities for billing with client & subcontractors.
Skills: Time Management · Oral Communication · Computer Literacy · Microsoft Office · Civil Engineering

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

Education

Bangalore University

August 1999

August 1999

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

India

GPA (percentage): 70%

GPA (percentage): 70%

Skills

Technical Writing
Expert
Technical Writing
Expert
contract adminstration
Expert
contract adminstration
Expert
Technical Office Management
Expert
Technical Office Management
Expert
Quantity Surveying
Expert
Quantity Surveying
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Letter Writing
Expert
Letter Writing
Expert
Pipelines
Expert
Pipelines
Expert
Water
Expert
Water
Expert
Sewage
Expert
Sewage
Expert
Desalination
Intermediate
Desalination
Intermediate
Quantity Surveying
Expert
Quantity Surveying
Expert
Contract Administration
Expert
Contract Administration
Expert
ADDC, AADC, ADSSC Specifications & Contracts
Expert
ADDC, AADC, ADSSC Specifications & Contracts
Expert
Technical Office Management
Expert
Technical Office Management
Expert
Storm Water
Expert
Storm Water
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Irrigation
Expert
Irrigation
Expert
Technical Writing
Expert
Technical Writing
Expert
contract adminstration
Expert
contract adminstration
Expert

Languages

Arabic

Beginner

English

Expert

Hindi

Expert

Urdu

Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Managing Virtual Teams
Project Management Skills for Leaders
Developing a Critical Thinking Mindset
Various Approvals

Recommendations

MANZOOR HUSSIN

Mar 2018

Mar 2018

MANAGING DIRECTORManager

HARD WORKER RELIABLE

RAJESH MESTHA

Jan 2011

Jan 2011

Senior EstimatorManager

Muzafar was working with me in Saudi as QS. He is hard worker and completing his responsibility on time.

Hobbies and interests

 Off roading, water jet skiing, cycling, hiking, expedition are my favourite activities.  Watching