Zubair Zahoor, Consultant

Zubair Zahoor

Consultant

Lieu
Qatar
Éducation
Baccalauréat, Civil Engineering
Expérience
19 years, 10 Mois

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Expériences professionnelles

Total des années d'expérience :19 years, 10 Mois

Consultant
  • Je travaille ici depuis décembre 2019

Design and Build (DB) for FIFA Readiness Project 4 (FRP 4) for Surface Water & Ground Water Network
Client: Public Works Authority (PWA) |

Contracts and Commercial Manager à Dorsch Qatar
  • Qatar - Doha
  • Je travaille ici depuis décembre 2019

• Establish Contracts and Commercial Management of the Project on behalf of the Client from inception and administer the same including Change Control Procedures including variations/changes and implement PWA Project Payment Procedures and Guidelines.
• Overseeing commercial, contracts and claim aspects of the construction of the Projects.
• Communicate with the Client’s representatives continuously regarding status in the assigned area and areas of concerns.
• Take action on in-house Project Management procedures and prepare correspondence needed to comply with Contract requirements and Client’s procedures.
• Draft replies of correspondence on contractual and project related issues with the Client/Consultant/Stakeholders
• Provide expertise advise to the Client on commercial and contractual matters and necessary guidance regarding compliance with Contracts requirements and ensure strict implementation of the Standard Operating Procedures devised by the Client.
• Prepare reports to the Client as needed to investigate any problem related to the Scope of Services, Commercial, Contracts and Claims aspects of the project and recommend solutions to Client.
• Ensure the proper forensic research, review and recommendation to the Client regarding VOs/claims received from the Contractor.
• Maintain and suggest improvements to specific project procedures for monitoring and reporting in the assigned area.
• Assess variations and claimed submitted by the Contractor and prepare report containing contractual and technical position to the Client.
• Preparing and managing project contracts.
• To monitor, measure and audit the performance of the Contractors in managing the cost, financial and procurement activities.
• Ensure contract administration is properly carried out by the Consultant and monitor and report on the performance of contract administration by the Contractor.
• Ensure and review recommendations when requests for variation, addendum, extension of time, claims etc. are being processed, ensuring that they are in accordance with the Client’s relevant policies and procedures.
• Provide support to the management, amongst others, where required, on commercial and contractual matters.
• Advise the Client of any foreseen slippage of progress sand summarize corrective actions.
• Review weekly and monthly reports (including progress, extensions of time, commercial, claims, determinations and the like
• Identify priorities and tasks and develop the organization structure to assure execution of tasks, by providing clear direction on methods, time frame and schedule to achieve the stated goals.
• Deal and resolve project contractual & commercial matters on behalf of the Client with Contractor and other stakeholders
• Attend weekly commercial/contracts/claims and Project progress review meeting with Client and Contractor, internal financial review/coordination meetings etc.
• Monitor performance to assure the successful delivery of the Key Performance Indicators and client contractual requirements.
• Evaluating the Contractor’s monthly Interim Payment Applications, certifying IPA’s including subsequent recommendation to the Client accordingly.
• Provide commercial & contract risk assessment adhering to contractual obligations
• Ensure that the financial aspects and impact of a contract are clear to all parties
• Advise planning and scheduling staff on baseline programme, its updates and impact.
• Finalize change orders and claims and methods of reimbursement
• Implement procedures, scrutinize and develop operational process flows for contract management and administration
• Manage proper documentation through team of all information recording events to support future claims
• To continually seek and capture lessons learned from the cost, financial, and procurement processes and use this intelligence to alter the process, tools and systems in order to improve the approach to successfully deliver the projects.

Sewer
  • Je travaille ici depuis juin 2020

Network Rehabilitation Phase 1
Client: Public Works Authority (PWA) | Consultant: Dorsch Qatar | Contract Value: QAR. 50 million

Job Profile
* Establish Contracts and Commercial Management of the Project on behalf of the Client from inception and administer the
same including Change Control Procedures including variations/changes and implement PWA Project Payment Procedures
and Guidelines.
* Overseeing commercial, contracts and claim aspects of the construction of the Projects.
* Communicate with the Client’s representatives continuously regarding status in the assigned area and areas of concerns.
* Take action on in‐house Project Management procedures and prepare correspondence needed to comply with Contract
requirements and Client’s procedures.
* Draft replies of correspondence on contractual and project related issues with the Client/Consultant/Stakeholders
* Provide expertise advise to the Client on commercial and contractual matters and necessary guidance regarding compliance
with Contracts requirements and ensure strict implementation of the Standard Operating Procedures devised by the Client.
* Prepare reports to the Client as needed to investigate any problem related to the Scope of Services, Commercial, Contracts
and Claims aspects of the project and recommend solutions to Client.
* Ensure the proper forensic research, review and recommendation to the Client regarding VOs/claims received from the
Contractor.
* Maintain and suggest improvements to specific project procedures for monitoring and reporting in the assigned area.
* Assess variations and claimed submitted by the Contractor and prepare report containing contractual and technical position
to the Client.
* Preparing and managing project contracts.
* To monitor, measure and audit the performance of the Contractors in managing the cost, financial and procurement
activities.
* Ensure contract administration is properly carried out by the Consultant and monitor and report on the performance of
contract administration by the Contractor.
* Ensure and review recommendations when requests for variation, addendum, extension of time, claims etc. are being
processed, ensuring that they are in accordance with the Client’s relevant policies and procedures.
* Provide support to the management, amongst others, where required, on commercial and contractual matters.
* Advise the Client of any foreseen slippage of progress sand summarize corrective actions.
* Review weekly and monthly reports (including progress, extensions of time, commercial, claims, determinations and the
like
* Identify priorities and tasks and develop the organization structure to assure execution of tasks, by providing clear direction
on methods, time frame and schedule to achieve the stated goals.
* Deal and resolve project contractual & commercial matters on behalf of the Client with Contractor and other stakeholders
* Attend weekly commercial/contracts/claims and Project progress review meeting with Client and Contractor, internal
financial review/coordination meetings etc.
* Monitor performance to assure the successful delivery of the Key Performance Indicators and client contractual
requirements.
* Evaluating the Contractor’s monthly Interim Payment Applications, certifying IPA’s including subsequent recommendation
to the Client accordingly.
* Provide commercial & contract risk assessment adhering to contractual obligations
* Ensure that the financial aspects and impact of a contract are clear to all parties
* Advise planning and scheduling staff on baseline programme, its updates and impact.
* Finalize change orders and claims and methods of reimbursement
* Implement procedures, scrutinize and develop operational process flows for contract management and administration
* Manage proper documentation through team of all information recording events to support future claims
* To continually seek and capture lessons learned from the cost, financial, and procurement processes and use this
intelligence to alter the process, tools and systems in order to improve the approach to successfully deliver the projects.


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Achievements
* Protected the legitimate position of the Client (PWA) under the Contract in respect of the VO’s/Claims submitted by the
Contractor.
* Ensure the successful completion of the PWA Projects within the budget and stipulated time period through strict
implementation of the Contract requirements.

Contracts Manager | Contraco w.l.l - DOHA, QATAR

Contracts Manager à Contraco w.l.l
  • Qatar - Doha
  • juillet 2017 à novembre 2019

Roads, Buildings and Infrastructure Development for Salwa Beach Resort Project
Client: Private Engineering Office (PEO) |

Contracts Manager à PORR Bau GmbH
  • Qatar
  • décembre 2015 à juin 2017
Consultant à Doh
  • Philippines
  • décembre 2015 à juin 2017

Systra Parsons | Contract Value: QAR.651 Million
Job Profile
* Forensic research of claimable contractual issues arising on Project.
* Draft contractual letters on issues concerning design, engineering, bond & insurances, variations, lack of instruction,
planning & scheduling, measurement & payment, delay events etc.
* Advise QS staff on valuation of variations and rate build up
* Prepare and substantiate Variations/cost claims (circa US$ 100 million)
* Review and resolve EOT/cost claims received from subcontractors
* Advise planning and scheduling staff on baseline programme, its updates and impact.
* Work with design, supervision and project control teams and advise them on matters relating to bonds, guarantees,
insurances, warranties, indemnities, variations, contractor’s claim notifications, EOT claims and final account
* Look after all the affairs of subcontracting and procurement including performance of contracts
* Ensure timely preparation of Monthly Statements and submission to the Engineer till certification of the same
* Evaluate the Engineer’s Certified I.P.C’s, and follow up regularization of non‐certified items
* Assist in mitigating claims and contractual disputes from sub‐contractors, and other potential parties
* Attend weekly commercial/contracts review meeting with Client/Consultant, internal financial review meetings etc.

Achievements
* Secured the approvals of the potential VO's/claims from the Client amounting to QAR.60 million.

Contracts Manager à SINOHYDRO GROUP LIMITED
  • Qatar
  • février 2014 à octobre 2015
Consultant
  • février 2014 à février 2015

Barwa Al Baraha Project Phase 2 ‐ Roads, Drainage and Infrastructure Development Package Part
1(awarded to Sinohydro ‐ Domopan JV)
Client: Barwa Real Estate Company (Q.S.C) |

Contracts Manager à REDCO INTERNATIONAL W.L.L
  • Qatar
  • juillet 2011 à février 2014

Projects Involved
* Jan’13 - Feb’14: Qatar Airways Crew Accommodation Project
Client: Qatar Airways |Consultant: Arab Engineering Bureau (AEB) |Contract Value: QAR. 428 Million

* Oct’11 - Jan’13: ASHGHAL5 School Projects including roads, drainage and infrastructure around Doha & Villages
Client: Public Works Authority (ASHGHAL) |Consultant: Consulting Engineers Group Int’l (CEG) |Contract Value: QR.351 M

Consultant
  • juillet 2011 à octobre 2011

Utility Tunnel Project including Roads, Drainage and Infrastructure Development at Lusail City
Client: Lusail Real Estate Development Co. |

Contracts Engineer à DESCON ENGINEERING LTD
  • Pakistan
  • octobre 2004 à juillet 2011
Contracts Engineer à WAPDA
  • Émirats Arabes Unis
  • juin 2009 à juillet 2011

Kachhi Canal Project.
Client:

Consultant
  • novembre 2007 à juin 2009

Taunsa Barrage Rehabilitation & Modernization Project Contract No. ICB ‐ 1(Civil Works).
Client: Punjab Irrigation Dept. |

Asst
  • janvier 2006 à octobre 2007

Completion of Road Works including Bridge over Kabul River of Islamabad‐Peshawar Motorway (M‐1)
Project
Client: National Highway Authority (N.H.A) |Consultant: Pakistan Motorway Consultants |Contract Value: PKR. 1.86 Billion

Consultant à WAPDA
  • Émirats Arabes Unis
  • octobre 2004 à janvier 2006

Satpara Dam Project Contract Lot 1A ‐ Dam & Powerhouses.
Client:

Trainee Engineer à HABIB RAFIQ PVT. LTD
  • Pakistan
  • juin 2004 à octobre 2004

Éducation

Baccalauréat, Civil Engineering
  • à University of Engineering & Technology (U.E.T)PMI
  • janvier 2014

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Master,
  • à Institute of Business Administration (IBA)Punjab University
  • janvier 2010

,

Specialties & Skills

Contract Management
Civil Engineering
CONSULTING
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
MICROSOFT WORKS
APPROACH
BUDGETING
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
DELIVERY
DIRECTING

Langues

Anglais
Expert
Urdu
Expert

Adhésions

Project Management institute
  • Active Member
  • November 2013