Usman Shahbaz, Civil Engineer

Usman Shahbaz

Civil Engineer

Wajda Group

Location
Kuwait
Education
Bachelor's degree, BSc. in Civil Engineering
Experience
3 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :3 years, 5 Months

Civil Engineer at Wajda Group
  • Kuwait - Al Farawaniyah
  • My current job since June 2023

• Overseeing all aspects of Civil Work Implementations and evaluating construction methodologies and quality standards until project acceptance by all stakeholders.
• Coordinating with the consultant for foundation and towers structural analysis, including calculations. Interpreting specifications, drawings, project plans, and procedures in collaboration with the client as well as consultant to ensure as per standards.
• Conducting soil testing to assess factors such as strength, compressibility, and groundwater levels, which can influence the structural behavior. Additionally, performing various structural tests to verify the integrity of the constructed structures.
• Conducting site surveys before commencing Civil works, including area demarcation in accordance with the project design. Holding site kickoff meetings to brief the team and subcontractors on project tasks and objectives.
• Supervising on-site staff, managing the delivery of towers and construction materials, such as Monopoles and FSP, and establishing effective coordination with subcontractors to facilitate seamless site activities.
• Analyzing structural drawings and specifications to estimate the overall project costs. Developing comprehensive cost estimates and detailed financial plans for the projects.
• Monitoring changes to design plans by the consultants and conducting cost assessments to account for variations in project designs.
• Preparing and submitting the Service Completion Report (SCR) and PAC (Preliminary Acceptance Certificate) upon project completion.

Civil Engineer at City Star Gen. Cont. Co.
  • Kuwait - Al Farawaniyah
  • September 2022 to June 2023

• Coordinated all site activities to ensure timely project implementation.
• Implementing quality control measures to ensure that construction materials and processes are as per standard. meet specified standards and regulations
• Monitoring expenses to ensure they align with the projects financial plan.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure that their work aligns with project specifications.
• Managed the processing of Material Inspection Reports (MIRs) and Work Inspection Reports (WIRs) for submission to the consultant
• Participated in the project close-out process.

Site Engineer at Habib Rafiq Engineering (PVT) Limited
  • Pakistan - Tando Allahyar
  • July 2021 to July 2022

• Served as Site Engineer for a commercial construction site in Lahore, responsible for overseeing project progress and ensuring timely completion.
• Developed and managed a program of works that aligned with the project timeline.
• Conducted thorough site inspections in accordance with project plans and specifications.
• Worked closely with sub-contractors to ensure efficient and effective project delivery.
• Collaborated with various departments, including Planning, QS, and QC, to ensure the smooth and efficient progress of the project.
• Oversaw Material Inspection and Work Inspection processes on site to ensure quality and compliance.
• Contributed to the projects Planning team, providing updates and insights to ensure successful project completion.

Site Engineer at Eastern Highway Company
  • Pakistan - Islamkot
  • September 2020 to June 2021

• Successfully managed and coordinated all site activities to ensure timely and high-quality project implementation.
• Maintained accurate cost estimations for materials, generated daily progress reports, tracked project milestones, and managed project documentation to ensure the project was delivered on time and within budget.
• Verified invoices and agreements related to the project to ensure financial accuracy and compliance..
• Designed the water distribution system for a housing society in Arifwala, Pakistan, ensuring reliable and efficient water supply to residents.
• Designed the sewerage system for a housing society in Arifwala, Pakistan, ensuring proper disposal of waste and promoting public health.
• Employed both software and manual calculations to analyze the designed systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree, BSc. in Civil Engineering
  • at University of Central Punjab
  • July 2020
Diploma, F.Sc. (Pre-Engineering)
  • at PUNJAB GROUP OF COLLEGES
  • July 2016
High school or equivalent, Computer Science
  • at ALIGARH PUBLIC SCHOOL
  • June 2014

Specialties & Skills

Civil Engineering
Project Management
MS Office tools
Primavera P6
AutoCAD
SURVEYS
AutoCAD
CALCULATIONS
Primavera P6 Planning and Scheduling
SOIL TESTING
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
WaterGEMS
SewerGEMS
CONSTRUCTION
MS Office

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate

Memberships

Pakistan Engineering Council
  • Civil Engineer
  • September 2020
Kuwait Society of Engineers (KSE)
  • Civil Engineer
  • January 2023

Training and Certifications

Primavera P6 Certification (Certificate)