Senior Civil/Structural/BIM Engineer
BL Harbert International
Total years of experience :14 years, 6 Months
Client: Overseas Building Operations (OBO)
Project: NEW US Consulate Compound Erbil, Iraq.
Date: July 2019 - Present
Project: NEW US Embassy Compound Islamabad, Pakistan.
Date: April 2015 - May 2019
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Conducting reviews on design calculations and drawing.
• Preparing the corrective actions for non-compliance reports (NCR).
• Preparing the Independent Government Estimates (IGE) for the new RFPs.
• Preparing the quantities take-off and the REA (Request for Equitable Adjustment) for the whole project for Civil and Architectural Items of the contract and new RFPs (Request for Proposal).
• Writing and following up RFI’s (Request for Information) with designers and clients and disseminating the information to all concerns.
• Preparing and reviewing material and shop drawing submittals for code compliance.
• Preparing, reviewing and issuing coordination and Site Instruction shop drawings for Concrete, Steel and Architectural work.
• Writing scope of work, construction documents, plans, specifications and cost estimates for new construction projects, building repairs, equipment overhauls, and equipment replacement schedules.
• Preparing and reviewing the cost estimates of any claims for variations or change orders.
• Preparing, reviewing and submitting the LEED Erosion Sediment Control (ESC) and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) reports to the client and participating in the LEED credits meeting.
• Monitoring the daily activities of the project and managing the equipment, tools and materials required.
• Supervising and managing the daily activities of the subordinate team.
• Assisting in design coordination with structural, architectural, MEP, landscape and exterior development work.
• Conduct meetings and coordinate with site superintendents/engineers to provide technical support to resolve the site construction discrepancies affecting the quality of work.
• Preparing and following up with vendors for material purchase requisitions and verifying the quality and quantity upon delivery to the project site.
Client: The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC)
Project: P502, CALA, P220 ASP and P943 Taxiway Extension, Camp Lemonier Djibouti.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ensured implementation of the Three-Phase Control Process in accordance with Company standards and contract requirements
• Ensured the appropriate and required testing program is implemented and documented.
• Investigated and recommended solutions to resolve construction problems related to quality.
• Monitored, verified and accepted the testing procedures for each specific test.
• Reviewed and approved the corrective actions for quality inspection reports (QIR) and non-compliance reports (NCR).
• Delivered quality training for project staff, subcontractors, and other required attendees.
• Assisted and coordinated Quality Control Manager (QCM) and Site Superintendent in daily site activities.
• Prepared, reviewed and managed project submittals, construction submittal registers against procurement submittal registers.
• Written quality-related documentation (reports, logs, punch-lists and records), completing the required information for daily reports and client communications in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensured the implementation and documentation of open and closed-out corrective actions.
Client: US Air Force Center for Engineering and the Construction (AFCEC)
Project: ANA Air Corps Expansion Shindand Air Base Herat Afghanistan, (Aprons,
Taxiway, Hangers, Control Tower, Powerhouse, Barracks, DFAC, Road and
Utilities)
Date: Sept. 2012 - May 2013
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Reviewed design drawings and compared them with the Statement of Requirements (SOR).
• Ensured the project's compliance per the contract requirements and specifications.
• Reviewed specifications and assisted Quality Control Manager (QCM) in preparation of Quality Control Plans (QCP), Activity Work Plans, and Submittals.
• Monitored Project Schedule versus the site progress.
• Prepared project Pre and Post Bid detail Quantity and Cost Estimates.
• Prepared Request for Equitable Adjustment (REAs) against the original bids for projects.
• Performed quality control tasks on budgets, schedules, plans, and personnel performance and reported on the project's status.
• Prepared 2/3 weeks to look ahead schedules, RFI’s, feedback to PM for client’s meeting etc.
• Conducted the meetings with the client and prepared the meeting minutes.
• Informed all supervisors and subcontractors of any construction schedule changes to ensure contract requirements are met.
• Prepared schedule and necessary updates of construction activities and analysis of manpower, equipment and tools required.
• Prepared reviewed and approved the material requisitions and monitored the material deliveries to the project site.
• Followed up with Quality Control Manager (QCM) to ensure on-time material submittals.
• Followed up with Procurement for on-time material delivery and provision of subcontractors.
• Provided feedback to head office on a requirement basis, relevant to my job.
Client : Air Force Center for Engineering and the Construction (AFCEC)
Project: MSA/ASP Camp Bastion/Leatherneck, Helmand, Afghanistan.
Date: July 2011- August 2012
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Performed the three phases of quality control.
• Performed Quality Assurance/ Control Inspections for Civil and Structural work.
• Maintained procedures for scheduling, reviewing and managing submittals.
• Maintained procedures for tracking preparatory, initial, and follow-up control phases including documentation.
• Ensured procedures for tracking construction deficiencies (QCD) from identification through acceptable corrective action and preventive measures.
• Prepared the paper works for quality inspection reports (QIR), non-compliance reports (NCR), Field Density Test reports (FDT) and daily reports
• Assisted in preparing the Commissioning Plan and Trainings.
• Prepared, Inspected and accepted the civil/ architectural punch list relevant to quality dossiers.
Client: Afghanistan Govt.
Project: RTA Building, Jalalabad, Afghanistan.
Date: April 2010 - June 2011
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Prepared the cost estimates and ensured appropriate materials, equipment and tools are available.
• Prepared reviewed and verified the bar bending schedule (BBS) according to the drawings and specifications.
• Ensured construction of the project as per the contract requirements and construction codes.
• Maintained all the Quality Control (QC) requirements.
• Prepared, maintained and checked daily site progress reports.
• Coordinated with Subcontractors to facilitate the construction and progress of projects.
• Inspected and provided construction materials for QC testing such as steel grades, sand, gravel, concrete pour and aggregates.
• Managed the foremen and laborers.
Client : Private
Project: Multi-story Banquet Hall, Khanna Road Rawalpindi/Islamabad Pakistan.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Prepared bar bending schedules (BBS), field notes, diaries; periodic and final pay estimates and as-built drawings.
• Prepared and scrutinized the BOQs, Proposals and cost estimates.
• Resolved design changes, errors or deficiencies with the contractor, plan reviewer, manufacturer, or supplier.
• Coordinated in Revision of Contracts.
• Operated equipment such as land survey equipment.
• Taken samples of material to be tested in compliance to contract specifications.
• Planned, organized and managed the work to ensure optimal use of resources and workload.
BSc. Civil Engineering, which includes concrete technology, structural analysis, cost estimation, and project management.