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Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Leading the Contracts Management function of the Construction Division (Pakistan and Middle East).

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Leading the Contracts Management function for the construction division of the company.

Islamabad, Pakistan

As Senior Contracts Engineer at the 720MW Karot Hydropower Project (Value $1.6 Billion), which is part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, I, • Led the contracts and commercial functions on the project.• Advised the project company on all issues related to the project in light of the EPC contracts, power purchase agreement, common terms agreement, implementation agreements and water usage agreements. • Assisted the project company in bidding for procurement of different services. These services include procurement of consultancy services, contracting and subcontracting. • Drafted and negotiated contracts/agreements with different project stakeholders and subcontractors to safeguard the rights and interests of the company and the project. • Reviewed all claims submitted by the contractor and advise project company accordingly. • Reviewed and certified payments to the contractor. This included verification of payments milestones and issuance of milestone completion certificates. • Drafted and responded to important contractual correspondence with the project company and the contractor. • Coordinated / liaised with the project company’s external law firm in all legal matters. • Developeded the risk analysis report for the project and maintained the risk register to help mitigate impact of anticipated/known risks.• Assisted in the documentation on project including notices and requests to stakeholders, guarantees, insurances and completion certificates. • Managed and supervised a team of young engineers, quantity surveyors and documents controllers.

United Arab Emirates

The role involved procurement of project services (complex in technical / contractual nature and of high value). The role included all aspects of subcontracting from the time of receiving requirement from the end-user to issuance of a subcontract. In addition, I also administered subcontracts during the post-award phase. As Contracts Engineer I, • Analysed scope and specifications for works and services to be subcontracted. This includes clarification of work aspects and verification of technical evaluation criteria.• Recommended and devise subcontracting strategy as well as propose subcontract type and compensation method. • Evaluated and proposed subcontractors in accordance with their capabilities and with due consideration to pre-qualification criteria set by NPCC. • Prepared and issued tender documents after consultation with all stake holders (end-user / legal, as applicable).• Performed tender administration activities including issuance of circulars, tender bulletins and arranged / conducted pre-bid meetings /site visits.• Evaluated exceptions / deviations & qualifications to tender documents raised by bidders. This included liaison with all relevant departments like legal, finance and end-user.• Coordinated with end-user for technical evaluation of the received bids and ensure judicious evaluation in accordance with company guidelines.• Carried out commercial evaluation of bids and finalize techno-commercial evaluation. Subsequently proposed cases for negotiation and arranged / conducted negotiation meetings.• Recommended award of subcontract, with due consideration to budget and all other parameters. • Prepared and issued Fax(es) of Award / Intent and/or agreements to successful bidders. • Followed up on the submission of performance bank guarantees and any other associated documents. • Received and assessed claims / disputes and requests for variations. This included attending / conducting meetings to settle claims / disputes.

Doha, Qatar

Successfully,• Reduced company’s exposure to contractual risks by identifying the risks at proposal/bid stage and proposing mitigation strategies. • Identified pricing contingencies in coordination with project and proposals team.• Drafted and negotiated contracts with clients and subcontractors to safeguard the rights of the company. • Maximized profits through proactive and effective change management and record keeping, with respect to the clients as well as subcontractors. • Identified, lodged and defended all sorts of claims including claims for delay/prolongation, disruption/interference, acceleration, loss of productivity/idling of resources, addition works etc. • Assisted/advised the commercial department during the process of subcontracting. • Developed and maintained risk registers on all projects in Qatar to ensure profit maximization and to mitigate impact of anticipated/known risks.• Conducted contractual audits of all projects in Qatar to ensure compliance with the provisions and procedures of contracts and to monitor contractual and financial health. • Drafted and responded to important contractual correspondence with the clients and subcontractor. • Advised the company/project teams on how to avoid disputes and rigorously defended the company during dispute resolution meetings. • Assisted/advised all other departments of the company on how to protect the rights and interests of the company. • Coordinated with the company’s external law firm in all legal matters.

Doha, Qatar

After approximately a year in Descon Head Office in Lahore, I got transferred to Qatar to lead the Contracts Management function of Descon Engineering Qatar, is an integrated engineering services and manufacturing company operating in the State of Qatar with the current manpower of around 9000 personnel. It delivers client-specific solutions related to energy, infrastructure and process industry. The integrated package of services encompasses engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, commissioning and maintenance.

Lahore, Pakistan

Dealt with EPC, construction & maintenance contracts, consortium and joint venture (JV) agreements at Descon’s corporate head office. As a member of a team comprising of engineers and lawyers, performed following tasks and was promoted to Senior Contracts Engineer in less than a year. • Reviewed and identified contractual risks in contracts and proposed mitigation strategies to safeguard company’s rights and interests.• Identified pricing contingencies in coordination with project and proposals team.• Conducted contractual audits of projects to ensure compliance with the provisions and procedures of the contracts. • Monitored and assisted in the documentation on projects including notices and requests to clients, guarantees, insurances and completion certificates. • Drafted contracts for small projects and contractual correspondence in liaison with lawyers in the department. • Monitored and assisted project teams in complete change management procedures. • Identified, lodged and defended all sorts of claims including claims for delay/prolongation, disruption/interference, acceleration, loss of productivity/idling of resources, addition works etc. • Trained a team of young trainee engineers in contracts management.

Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Meinhardt Pakistan Pvt. Ltd offers a full spectrum of services in Project Management, Master Planning, Architecture, Interior Design, Civil, Structural, Building Services, Marine, Aviation, Transportation, Environmental and related disciplines including Feasibility Study, Planning, Design, Construction Management and Detailed Supervision. As Project Engineer on Fauji Fertilizer Company head office construction project, I successfully,• Supervised all activities / construction on site.• Monitored and reported monthly physical and financial progress on site. • Drafted and responded to contractual correspondence. • Assisted the resident engineer with audits on site supervision, including materials and laboratories.• Assisted the client in preparation of reports, presentation etc.• Reviewed and assessed schedules, progress reports and all other documents supplied by the contractors.

Islamabad, Pakistan

SMEC is engaged in the Transport, Water, Geotechnics and Tunnelling, Hydropower and Energy and Social Development sectors in Pakistan. SMEC provided design services and construction supervision for the civil works associated with the earthquake damaged roads component of the ongoing Highway Rehabilitation Project. The reconstruction works cover 150km of highway, including sections of the Karakoram Highway (N35), Naran Valley Road (N15) and the Jhelum Valley Road (JVR).As Planning Engineer, I successfully, • Prepared monthly contract administration reports.• Prepared monthly contract briefs.• Monitored and reported physical and financial progress of all contracts.• Assisted the site staff, contractors and the client in the review and approval of payment certificates. • Conducted audits on site supervision, including materials and laboratories.• Assisted the client in preparation of reports, presentation etc.• Reviewed and assessed work schedules on all contracts.• Reviewed and assessed all sorts of claims on all contracts.

Be (Civil), Civil Engineering

Final Year Project = “Design Methodology of RBC (Reinforced Brick Concrete) Slabs”

Higher Secondary School Certificate, Pre-Engineering