Engr. Muhammad Sohail (P.Eng, M.EM)

Experience

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  Government of Pakistan

  Apr 1998 - Oct 2006

  Projects: Rescue, Relief & Rehabilitation Projects in Disaster Struck Areas of AJ&K.Administered Rescue, Relief & Rehabilitation Ops during “Operation Lifeline”, in an area ˃ 10,000 km² having a population ˃ 1 Mn, after the devastating Earthquake in Azad Jammu & Kashmir (Oct 2005) - the deadliest in country’s history. R&R:• Rescue & evacuation of injured persons; rubble clearance.• Relief efforts intended for establishing tent villages, provision of bedding, distribution of relief goods & rations to the affected people; planned & managed WASH measures/ activities.• Rehabilitation efforts encompassing provision of shelter homes, CGI sheets, & financial assistance to 50,000 families.• Led damage assessment surveys; managed re-construction of damaged houses, roads, tracks, bridges, schools, hospitals, water supply, and other infrastructure (Projects’ value ˃ USD 30 Mn).• Conducted projects’ Planning, Scheduling, Costing, estimation of Resources and Materials, Risk Assessment, estimates of budget and cost of completion; ensured implementation of SHEQ procedures.• Collaborated with UN entities (WFP, WHO, UNDP, UNICEF, UNOCHA, IOM), international forces, NGOs, local authorities/ military units/ setups, and volunteers - in programs, in advocacy and in operations. Show less Project Manager responsible for construction, renovation & maintenance of multiple buildings (all types) at Jhelum Cantonment (Projects’ cost ˃ USD 16 Mn); to include offices, living accommodations, dining, sports & recreational facilities, APS&C (class rooms and accommodations for staff). Managed the day-to-day progress of the projects as per scope of work, specifications and schedule. Reviewed detailed drawings, shop drawings, material submittals, RFIs, and supervised the execution of project works. Followed the change control system in all phases of the project. Analyzed processes and sources of delay, performed quality control checks, monitored and evaluated projects’ progress and KPIs. Show less Initially as deputy and then Team Leader in the field, responsible for construction of roads & tracks, laying of water supply schemes (under KKP - Khushal Kashmir Program) in the mountainous terrain of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (Projects’ cost ˃ USD 20 Mn) and construction of various defense infrastructures. Was responsible for conducting site inspections as per IRs, perform quality control audits and testing procedures. Assisted the project manager in the preparation of weekly and monthly reports, project reviews, performance reports, and executive summaries. Addressed all issues related to HSSE, and ensured minimum health and safety risks at the site. Prepared Inspection Testing Plans, Request for Information, CVIs. Show less

  • Manager Rescue, Relief & Rehabilitation Operations - Earthquake 2005

    Oct 2005 - Oct 2006

  • Project Manager - Construction, Renovation & Maintenance

    Mar 2004 - Oct 2005

  • Project Engineer - Infrastructure Development

    Oct 2002 - Mar 2004

  • Education & Training

    Apr 1998 - Oct 2002
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  Frontier Works Organization, Pakistan

  Jul 2007 - Apr 2008

  Projects: Infrastructure Development (value ˃ USD 110 Mn). Road Construction - 210 km of Dera Allah Yar - Nuttal - Sibi - Dhadar road (N-65), connecting the provinces of Sindh and Balochistan. Urban Water Supply Scheme for Jacobabad (Sindh) - 6 MGD, serving a population of 0.5 Mn. Laying of Optical Fibre Cable (Balochistan-Punjab) - 602 Km long, for Wateen Telecom (Pvt) Ltd. Kachi Canal (Balochistan) - Feasibility Study, Recce and Kick-Starting. Additionally worked as Manager Administration/ Staff Officer to Setup Chief.Worked as Project Manager for the infrastructure development projects (cost ˃USD 110 M) in remote/high threat security areas of Balochistan Province. Assisted Project Director in planning & execution, progress meetings, prepared project Look Ahead and progress reports. Conducted EV analysis, used control charts and root cause analysis part of the Quality Control and Risk Response. Prepared monthly and yearly resources, budget and revenue forecast, and development of executive summaries and reports. Controlled projects’ costs by approving expenditures as per project resource plan and budget. Prepared and negotiated contracts with external vendors and petty contractors to reach profitable agreements. Show less During the flash floods of 2007, actively participated and led multiple teams for rescue, relief & rehabilitation operations (in an area ˃ 20,000 square km) in different parts of the Province of Balochistan;• Planned & conducted Rescue & Relief Operations, leading and directing more than 500 individuals (multiple teams).• Ensured evacuation of affected populace (˃ 0.5 Million) to safe locations.• Established emergency relief camps, ensured provision of food & shelter.• Accomplished WASH management for the affected populace.• Supervised rehabilitation of damaged communication network (road & rail). Show less

  • Project & Contract Manager - Infrastructure Development (FWO)

    Nov 2006 - Apr 2008

  • Manager Flood Relief Operation - 2007 (Balochistan)

    Jul 2007 - Dec 2007
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  United Nations

  Apr 2008 - Apr 2009

  Planning & Project Manager - United Nations (UNMIL)

  Projects: Infrastructure Rehabilitation/ Development Projects in Conflict Zone (West Africa).A unique experience to work at the United Nations; planned and managed construction and refurbishment of infrastructure as part of rehabilitation programs in the war hit areas. Collaborated with local authorities and community leaders to promote their involvement and foster positive relationships between the organization and the community.• Prepared feasibility reports; coordinated and monitored projects from initial conception to schedule and final completion, including planning and forecasting of budgets and timelines, building high-performance teams and assigning tasks and responsibilities, and ensuring strict compliance with all UN HSSE policies.• Performed quality control checks during all project stages, monitored & evaluated projects’ progress and KPIs.• Improved connectivity of towns & villages by carrying out construction of shingle tracks, culverts, small bridges and maintenance of 250 km of roads and bridges.• Supervised construction of Landing Strip, concrete Helipad and related structures at Cesstoss City (a far off place from the center), facilitating provision of logistics & rations to UN troops deployed in the area, in all weather conditions.• Planned and managed rehab of multiple civic infrastructures (schools, hospitals, places of worship). Implemented initiatives to address the social impact of the projects, considering the needs and concerns of the local population.• Generated situation and analysis reports; carried out regular meetings, coordination, liaison and information sharing with Sector and Force Headquarters (Joint Analysis Cell).• Additional responsibilities included Administration, HR & Logistics management, Safety & Security of camps. Show less

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  Frontier Works Organization, Pakistan

  Jul 2010 - Jun 2012

  Projects: Infrastructure Development (value ˃ USD 85 Mn). Construction Projects (roads, tracks, defence bunkers, shelters, helipads) in Thar Desert (Sindh). Water Supply Network (along with purification & desalination plants) in Thar Desert (Sindh) – serving 200,000 populace. Construction, Renovation & Maintenance of multi-purpose/ multi-type buildings at Hyderabad (Sindh). Planning & Construction of Counter-Terrorism Training Complex (spread over 30 sq km) at Kotri (Sindh). Planning & Construction of Security & Safety Measures for Hyderabad Garrison (spread over 50 sq km).Deputy and then Director of a Construction unit in the field, planned & successfully managed the infrastructure development/ EPC projects worth ˃ USD 85 Mn. Led projects from FEED, detailed engineering, and construction phases. Defined deliverable requirements in terms of both scope and schedule to all the team members. Managed all aspects of project engineering teams, including compliance and implementation of SHEQ policies and procedures, compliance audits, engineering drawing approval, and monitoring of project progress through construction stage. Extensively involved in contracts' administration, cost variations and time extension claims, and change order management. Maintained approval power for drawings, material submittals, RFIs, IRs, material inspections, progress updates, monthly invoice preparation, and approval of interim progress payment certificates. Timely resolved issues and conflicts to keep the projects on track. Show less During the super floods of 2010 & 2011, actively participated and led multiple teams for rescue, relief & rehabilitation operations (in an area ˃ 20,000 square km) in different parts of the Province of Sindh;• Evacuated the flood affected people (˃ 0.5 Million) to safe locations.• Established relief camps, provided food & drinking water to the affected populace.• Planned and managed WASH measures for the affected people.• Led damage assessment surveys; estimated costs of repairs of damaged buildings, facilities and systems.• Managed rehabilitation of damaged infrastructure (Projects’ value ˃ USD 25 Mn) in collaboration with local & international organizations/ NGOs.• Determined and allocated resources (manpower, equipment, materials) to each phase/ activity of the operations & projects. Controlled projects’ costs by approving expenditures as per project resource plans and budget.• Initiated daily, weekly & monthly reports to demonstrate progress and KPIs. Show less

  • Project Manager - Infrastructure Development

    Apr 2009 - Jun 2012

  • Manager Flood Relief Operations - 2010 & 2011 (Sindh)

    Jul 2010 - Dec 2011
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  Government of Pakistan

  Jun 2012 - Oct 2017

  Projects: EPC Project (value ˃ USD 32 Mn).Planned and established a special Security & Forensics setup; an EPC project. Developed feasibility, project charter, scope, project management, and execution plans. Managed decision-making, facilitated steering committee meetings, developed detailed engineering scope, prepared Request for Proposal (RFP) packages, and administered the bidding process.• Managed construction of various infrastructures and fixing of different equipment as per the requirements/ design.• Carried out project scheduling; planned all construction operations in multiple phases to ensure cost-effective and time-effective completion, without compromising quality.• Determined the resources required (manpower, equipment, and materials) for the entire duration of the project with attention to budgetary limitations.• Followed construction methodologies and procedures as well as the quality, health, and safety standards.• Accomplished contract management and procurement of specialized equipment for the setup, while tailoring analysis of the local & international supply markets for viable procurement solutions.• Directed project from design to inception and conclusion with project closeout, procurement closure, updated lessons learned and archiving of project records.• Technically led all the staff; monitored & evaluated progress (physical & financial); also, certified the expenditures. Show less Projects: Infrastructure Construction (value ˃ USD 60 Mn).As founding member, planned & developed Housing, Offices and Training infrastructure for the newly raised Counter IED Organization (Org HQ, 5 Specialized Units, Forensic Exploitation Facility, a Training Complex - as National Counter IED Centre of Excellence); the EPC projects. Partnered with stakeholders to conduct feasibility studies, develop detailed projects’ charter, DBM and plans including budgets, timelines, and regulatory considerations.• Directed and standardized overall aspects of strategic project management, engineering and contract management functions in collaboration with various teams/stakeholders.• Scheduled, coordinated and attended frequent interactions & meetings with UK and US Forces (JIEDDO), for construction of buildings to house different equipment as per design, programs, advocacy and operations.• Planned and managed complete development from Master Plan to execution of projects in line with the objectives, time-frame and budget. Evaluated projects’ progress; initiated daily, weekly & monthly reports.• Supervised preparation of detailed schedules, resource & man-hours estimation, and resource-based cost estimates.• Reviewed and processed RFIs, variation orders, interim & final payments, and claims by contractors.• Accomplished contract management, procurement & import of specialized C-IED equipment for the organization from Pakistan, USA and UK. Show less

  • Planning & Project Manager

    Jul 2015 - Oct 2017

  • Project & Contract Manager - New Organization Raising

    Jun 2012 - Jul 2015
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  Frontier Works Organization, Pakistan

  Oct 2017 - Sept 2019

  Senior Project Manager & Administrator

  Projects: Infrastructure Development/ Rehabilitation in Conflict Zone (value ˃ USD 70 Mn).Director of a specialized Engineers outfit in field, operating in an area ˃20,000 sq km in the conflict zones along Pak-Afghan border, led & directed a staff of 600 to manage development/ rehabilitation projects throughout the full projects' lifecycle, leading all matters related to engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up while assuring construction was done within budgeted costs and project schedule. Liaised with key stakeholders to drive gate review meetings, identify project risks, conduct qualitative & quantitative risk analyses, and prepare project estimates covering transition from Class-V to Class-I as per project phase.• Collaborated with provincial authorities for infrastructure development, poverty alleviation, education and health in advisory role.• Planned and managed infrastructure development (roads, bridges, border CPs, education & health units) and refurbishment of damaged civic amenities in the conflict hit areas.• Employed a variety of project management tools and techniques such as expert judgment, brainstorming, variance analysis, dependency determination, resource leveling, what-if scenarios, work authorization, and conflict management to facilitate excellent results and increased team output.• Provided the appropriate level of project documentation to ensure compliance with Corporate, Federal, State, and other governing bodies’ policies and accurate monthly project cash flow forecasts.• Planned and ensured safe rehabilitation of Temporarily Displaced Persons (TDPs) in the area.• Supervised all design engineers, drafters, and technical staff involved with specific projects.• Planned and implemented the daily, monthly & annual Work Plans.• Headed Administration, Logistics & Procurement, HR management of the outfit.• Formulated and implemented Safety & Security management plans in adverse security environments. Show less

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  Government of Pakistan

  Oct 2019 - Oct 2020

  Contract Administrator / Technical Advisor

  Role: Contract administration of multiple infrastructure development projects (value ˃ USD 180 Mn).Contract Administrator & Technical Advisor of Government’s infrastructure development projects in more than 50% of the country (Provinces of Balochistan and Sindh). R&R included:• Projects’ necessity processing, prioritizing, planning & feasibility, approvals, budgeting & finance, technical evaluation of BOQs & estimates, publication of advertisement, pre-qualification of contractors, tendering, bidding; and award/ initiation of contracts.• Monitoring and evaluation of projects in coordination with project managers (PMs); ensuring implementation of Project execution plans, compliance of codes & safety regulations, procurement plans, QA & QC, and all other SOPs.• Coordination and consultation with Design offices on all design issues.• Frequent travel to field, inspecting all onsite & offsite constructions, and reporting progress to higher management.• Progress Review Meetings with PMs, consultants and contractors over planned and achieved progress, QA & QC matters, SHEQ policies and all construction issues to assess and optimize projects’ outcomes.• Technical evaluation & processing of changes in projects’ scope of work, variation orders, claims, and EOT cases.• Conflict resolution and arbitration between contractors and field offices.• Manage internal and external stakeholders' communication, prepare stakeholder management plans and perform stakeholder analysis.• Verification and Closing of the contracts. Show less

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  Frontier Works Organization, Pakistan

  Oct 2020 - Jul 2022

  Senior Project Manager & Administrator

  Project: Construction of Jaglot-Skardu Road (value: USD 45 Mn).Senior Project Manager & Chief Administrator of an Infrastructure Construction Unit (FWO) deployed at Karakoram Mountains for construction of road, leading and directing a staff of 800, in extreme challenging environments with heights ranging from 7000-9000 feet and temp dropping to -20 °C. Defined and prepared job scopes & cost estimates, providing leadership & direction to the project team comprised of internal and external service providers, including Project Engineers, Planning Engineers, Operation Engineers, and Material Engineers.• Managed construction of 75 Km of road with 6 Bridges, 50 km length of Retaining Structures, 164 Culverts (Box & Pipe), and other allied structures; while managing integral construction material plants (2 Asphalt plants, 2 Crush plants, 3 Batching plants), with rock blasting and substantial slides clearance.• Efficiently managed the area specific challenges of logistics, maintenance of const machinery, non-availability of const material, risks of mountain slides & rock falls.• Developed & executed Project and Logistics Management Plans in the toughest working environments.• Coordinated with Consultants to resolve designs issues and get timely approvals.• Prepared & negotiated contracts with external vendors and petty contractors.• Developed construction processes and quality control procedures using project management skills and application of agile methodologies. Ensured site works as per scope of work, project specifications & schedule.• Efficiently managed different phases of the project, controlling construction costs and project resources; also, certified the expenditures.• Planned and applied a well-coordinated crisis management response mechanism; strictly implemented HSSE protocols during all phases.• Initiated daily, weekly & monthly reports to demonstrate project status & KPIs.• Exercised financial & administrative control of the Project and Outfit. Show less

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  Estezo Pvt Ltd

  Aug 2022 - now

  Planning & Project Manager / Administrator

  Projects: Planning & Construction of multiple residential & commercial units (value ˃ USD 35 Mn).As MD, manage the construction projects (low, medium & high-rise) and real estate business (commercial & residential) of the firm playing active role in urban development. Prepare technical and commercial proposals, execution plans, and present them to Commercial Board for approval, along with policies and procedures to improve engineering mechanisms and project management. Administer the entire project & engineering life-cycle from inception to delivery, including design, implementation, and evaluation of complex systems.• Direct teams involved in planning, feasibility, design, project management, procurement and control.• Chair and manage periodic progress review meetings, stage-gate presentations, and executive presentations.• Design and implement Project Management/ Execution Plans, budgets, monitoring & controlling methodologies.• Evaluate and sanction any variations to the projects’ scope, budget, or timeline.• Plan and implement monitoring & control tools such as Earned Value Analysis, schedule and resource optimization techniques, risk qualitative and quantitative analysis, risk management and mitigation plans.• Spearhead development and approvals of MOC, Quality Control, Assurance Policies, and HSE Plans.• Administer contracts, claims, and preparations of contract's general & particular conditions. Also, manage joint venture operations.• Manage and ensure inclusive working environments for optimized output.• Boost business development through effective stakeholder management and relationship development with business units, partners, clients, vendors, suppliers, contractors and industry professionals.• Revitalized project management by introducing Agile methodology to improve resource utilization efficiency and gain a greater understanding of project objectives, reducing project time by an average of 10% compared to the predictive project mgmt style. Show less