Zahid Anwar

Assistant Manager (Proposal & Contracts) at Master Consulting Engineers (Pvt.) Ltd

• Pakistan - Lahore
• August 2019 to January 2024

PROPOSALS & BIDDING
Conducted search for relevant proposal opportunities
Sorted relevant tenders based on criteria & updated the BD Log sheet
Collected tender documents/RFP’s/PQD’s from respective clients
Reviewed RFP &bPDQ documents/scope of work & the qualification/ evaluation requirements
Attended bid-related meetings on decision-making & way forward
Represented the company in pre-bid meetings
Engaged with potential companies to form Joint Venture/ consortium (where necessary)
Negotiated JV/consortium terms & executed agreements
Lead the team in preparing pre-qualification/EOI’s, technical & financial proposals (Solicited & unsolicited) in response to LOIs. Prepared methodologies, works schedules, manning schedules, showcasing relevant experience of the company, calculation of personal inputs based on deliverables, key & non-key staff CVs, financial proposals including remuneration, reimbursable expenses & overheads. Overall responsible for end-to-end preparation of EOI’s/ PQD’s, & RFP’s
Ensured compliance with applicable procurement rules & timely submission
Attended bid opening meetings & responded to client clarifications
ied the company in P&D Dept (DG-M&E) annual pre-qualification of consultants in five different sectors
Worked on different online bidding portals i.e., P&D, IDAP, UNDP etc
Maintained complete records of competitors for future submissions & financial analyses
Managed enlistment/registrations of company with relevant professional bodies & organizations

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Drafted consultancy services contract agreement after the award of the project.
Engaged in meetings with the senior management to discuss the agreement terms & conditions (mode of payment, potential risk, deliverables, time limit, key personnel requirements etc.)
Negotiated the contract agreements with the client.
Ensured overall project compliance with the contractual obligations.
Prepared the tender documents and contract agreements in accordance with the FIDIC & PEC approved procedure for hiring of the contractors.
pre-bid meetings of the constructors and addressed their clarifications on the proposed tender documents. Also attended the constructors bid opening meetings and signed the attendance sheet.
Evaluated pre-qualification documents and bids / tenders of the contractors as part of our scope.
Prepared the comparative statement of the bidders, attended the contractors financial bid opening and recommended the most responsive bidder to the client in accordance with the laid down procedure.
Checked & recommended the contractor VO’s, price adjustments in accordance with the approved procedures
Processed the contractors request for the issuance of secure advance in accordance with the contract.
Processed contractors EOTs for the approval of the client in accordance with the contract agreement.
Managed disputes during course of project. Drafted addendums upon mutual consent of the client and the contractor in accordance with the contract provisions.
Maintained files/ records of contractual correspondence throughout the project.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Prepared project inception reports & standard tools for data collection & project execution
Supervised feasibility level surveys including topographic, marketing, environmental impact & social impact survey, identification of brands, brands deficiency, identification of water supply & sewerage sources
Coordinated with architect in development of designs in accordance with requirements
Prepared BOQs after detailed designing & Cost Estimate using latest MRS/CSR
Prepared Tender Document for hiring of Contractor
Coordination with site staff, client & contractors regarding physical & financial progress
Attended meetings with client regarding progress achievements & site specific issues
Prepared monthly progress reports to ensure project on track,
Managed contractual correspondence throughout the project duration