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Syed Zaheer Ahmed, Civil Engineer Project Manager

Syed Zaheer Ahmed

Civil Engineer Project Manager·Al Shahm Building Contracting LLC Sharjah, UAE

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 32 years, 5 months

Civil Engineer Project Manager

June 2023 - Present

Al Shahm Building Contracting LLC Sharjah, UAE

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

June 2023 - Present

• Oversee employees, and sub-contractors.
• Monitor project progress, equipment, and materials to ensure that the work is completed according to the schedule and
within budget.
• Manage and lead a team of engineers and laborers.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure work is completed according to specifications and quality standards.
• Resolve any issues or conflicts that may arise during the construction process.
• Identify and track key milestones.
• Making and checking the site plan and daily work plan.
• Taking charge of site activities from site development to completion and handing over.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Civil Engineer / Project Engineer

October 2008 - May 2023

Golden Bridge Contracting Co LLC Dubai, UAE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

October 2008 - May 2023

• Trained employees in a supervisory capacity to take over similar projects and aid company expansion.
• Capable of working independently with minimum supervision and committed to providing high quality service to every
project with a focus on health, safety and environmental issues.
• Determine and define project scope and objectives.
• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner.
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan.
• Making and checking daily and monthly progress reports and project planning. Weekly progress and work schedule.
• Preparation and presentation of project report to client.
• Attended meetings and discussed projects details with clients, contractors, asset owners and stake holders.
• Correspondence with contractors and management.
• Checking material, submittal, and approval.
• Co-ordination with clients/contractors in preparation of progress report and attending site progress meeting.
• Co-ordinates with client, contractors and sub-contractors for any changes or modification required & carrying out the
same with minimum time and cost implication.
• Supervise 2 project employees, including in-house, external contractors and sub-contractors and ensure proper
requirement of manpower, materials, tools for daily progress and to ensure the completion of project on time.
• Preparing and reviewing method statements and work specific quality control plans.
• Liaising with vendors about the materials and negotiating the price of materials.
• Ensuring materials received are in accordance with quantity and quality. Monitor and control materials release from
suppliers.
• Inform the estimation’s team on the additional works, progress, delays on site and take necessary action to resolve the
same at the earliest.
• Discuss with the team and finalize the subcontractors and manage smooth working atmosphere between various
subcontractors on site.
• Supervise onsite technical staff.
• Providing technical advice and solving problems on site.
• Supervise all on-site construction, including subcontractor’s, resolve day-to-day problems on the job site and inspect all
work during construction to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Taking ownership of the site activities from site development to completion and handing over.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Civil Engineer / Project Engineer

January 2002 - October 2008

Azadea Group LLC Dubai, UAE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2002 - October 2008

• Oversees on-site construction works in order to ensure that operations are carried out in the most
efficient and safe manner.
• Document, communicate and oversee adherence to quality assurance standards and taking corrective
action as appropriate.
• Worked as a civil engineer / client representative with Azadea Group. Major projects include all
Azadea Group shops in malls, centers, with over 4ooooo sq. ft of fit out works.
• Accomplished all civil and MEP works for Azadea, group shops within the given time frame
governed by the mall opening date, and 16% below budget. Total labor force exceeded 250 workers.
Major shops include Virgin, Zara, Massimo Dutti, Mango, Paul and more.
• Assist in coordinating with the mall tenant coordinator and get approvals for site works.
• Assist in procuring project resources needed in accordance with the budget.
• Prepares necessary documents needed for construction permits and other official documents to ensure
that everything is done prior and after construction.
• Coordinate with different contractors in order to ensure that schedules and programs of work are
properly communicated and coordinated.
• Coordination with design and estimation team.
• Making and checking the site plan and daily work plan.
• Evaluate the labors and making daily reports with details.
• Site execution of fit out, joinery, glazing & partitions etc.
• Setting out of tile, false ceiling, painting & carpentry work.
• Dealing with clients, vendor’s suppliers, and contractors for completion of work and making working drawings
accordingly. Checking vendor bills, measurements, quantities etc.
• Execution of Firefighting system, HVAC system, Green Wall, Plumbing work and other interior related civil
works.
• Execution and implementation of Elevation work.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Civil Engineer Project Engineer

January 1998 - January 2002

Mustafa & Bin Souqat Cont. L.L.C. , Dubai, UAE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 1998 - January 2002

• Estimation, tendering and follow-up of new projects.
• Prepare project schedule.
• Complete management and execution of projects including electrical and plumbing works.
• Bill preparation.
• Regular interaction with Architect and client.
• Well conversant with the construction market and rates prevailing in the UAE.
• Coordination with other main contractors.
• Setting out, site investigation, supervision and overall management of sites.
• Liaison with Government authorities.
• Handle authority approvals of local agencies.
• Coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to tight time schedules.
• Obtaining sanctions from Government authorities.
• Engages in construction and supervision of Villas and Multi-storied buildings.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Civil Engineer

January 1997 - January 1998

Voltage Gen. Maintenance Dubai, UAE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 1997 - January 1998

• Setting layout for villas.
• Working out bill of quantities.
• Preparing execution schedules.
• Preparing steel bar bending & cutting schedules.
• Preparing Tender estimates.
• Meeting with consultants.
• Preparing Bill for Sub-contractors.
• Carries-out inspection of day-to-day activities and reporting to the Project Manager.
• Attending the Weekly Progress Meetings and assisting in preparation of Minutes Of Meetings.
• Ensuring all procedures and calculations are submitted to the client for review and approval.
• Coordinates materials and assists in the logistics, its shipment and receipt at construction site.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Site Engineer

January 1994 - January 1997

Al Habtoor Eng. Enterprises Co. Dubai, UAE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 1994 - January 1997

• Review of contract drawing and raising technical queries.
• Assisting Project Manager for execution of site works according to contract program in coordination with
consultants and planning Manager’s requirements.
• Providing technical assistance to site engineer and surveyor.
• Execution of civil and structural works.
• Execution of architectural works such as gypsum plastering, drywall lining, and calcium silicate board ceiling,
skim coating, Marble works, etc.
• Maintaining proper and updated records of site surveys.
• Assuring correct and precise documentation of materials, inspections, and closure documentation.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Education

Bangalore University

June 1990

June 1990

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

India

GPA (percentage): 65%

GPA (percentage): 65%

Skills

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Project Management
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Auto CAD
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Languages

English
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Hindi
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Kannada
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Urdu
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Hobbies

  • Reading