RAZA FAROOQ, Project Manager

RAZA FAROOQ

Project Manager

China Communication Services

Location
Saudi Arabia
Education
Bachelor's degree, Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Experience
12 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 6 Months

Project Manager at China Communication Services
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since May 2022

100% successfully delivered multiple security and Network infrastructure projects
- Prepared project plans including Scope definition, Design, WBS, Schedule and Budget
- Acquired new projects worth SAR 10-25M by providing customers with valuable technical and commercial insights
- Consistently exceeded customer expectation and maintained over 95% satisfaction rate
- Directed and supervised a team of 30-50 people to manage technology projects of all sizes
- Kept tracking of project's Schedule, Budget and took necessary actions to meet baselines
- Performed QA and QC to ensure that the deliverables meet acceptance
- Reported projects progress and forecasts to the management and clients
- Kept all stakeholders informed of the current status of the project

Project Manager at Saudi Electronic Trading & Contracting Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • January 2019 to April 2022

- Prepared Techno-Commercial proposals for projects related to ICT, Data Centers, Network and Building Infrastructure
- Developed detailed design for LV Power Distribution, Power backup ELV systems, including Data, Wi-Fi, OSP, ISP, CCTV, Access control and Public address.
- Prepared Risk assessments, Method statements, and execution plans
- Conducted detailed site surveys, to plan routes and installation locations
- Developed cost estimates based on the survey reports
- 100 % successfully delivered monitoring and control room projects
- Managed simultaneously the work of 3 sub- contractors teams comprising over 30 people
- Prepared comprehensive progress reports
- Managed all stakeholders and ensured their involvement
- Escalated all project issues with possible solutions to the management

Technical Engineer at Al Abdul Karim Holding Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • September 2014 to October 2018

- Headed ELV systems design and Estimation team
- Provided technical support to the Sales team, offering expertise in ELV systems and other Electrical equipment
- Led all Pre-Sales activities, including the creation of Design drawings, Compliance statements, Technical submittals, Sample boards, and Quotations
- Managed ELV systems and other Electrical equipment installation
- Designed and estimated the Active and Passive components required for successful execution of projects
- Generated sales leads resulting in award of Purchase Orders over SAR 2M

Electrical Engineer at Suleiman Al Turki Contracting Est
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • January 2013 to June 2014

- Managed the entire site for a Residential Building project as a Site Manager, overseeing all aspects of project execution
- Led the installation of critical Electrical equipment, including Distribution boards, Wires, Switches, Sockets, and conduits, ensuring precise and safe installations
- Assigned daily work activities to a team of technicians, laborers, and supervisors, optimizing workflow and task allocation
- Conducted daily inspections of the work progress, diligently monitoring the project's status, and prepared comprehensive reports for project tracking and reporting
- Supervised material procurement processes, ensuring timely acquisition of necessary materials and equipment while adhering to project budgets
- Collaborated closely with consultants and end-users to secure product approvals, maintaining alignment with project specifications and requirements

Assistant Electrical Engineer at Water & Power Development Authority
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • August 2011 to December 2012

Assistant Electrical Engineer for Water & Power Development Authority Islamabad Zone.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electrical And Electronics Engineering
  • at Hamdard University
  • September 2012

Electrical Engineering with combination of Electronics and Telecom.

Specialties & Skills

AutoCAD
Low Power Design
IP design
Extra Low Voltage ELV
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
AUTOCAD
PRIMAVERA P6
REPORTING
EARTHING & LIGHTNING DESIGN
LIGHTING DESIGN
MS OFFICE
LOW VOLTAGE POWER DESIGN
LOW CURRENT / ELV SYSTEMS
EQUIPMENT SIZING

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate
Urdu
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

SAUDI COUNCIL OF ENGINEERS (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2017
Valid Until:
March 2024
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2022
Valid Until:
March 2025

Hobbies

  • Swimming