Muhammad Usama, PMP®

Experience

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  National Engineering Services Pakistan (Pvt) Limited (NESPAK)

  Oct 2014 - Aug 2024

   As a Resident Engineer responsible for Construction Management of Works from Commencement to Closing Phase of Project. Responsible for Administration of Contract on FIDIC 1987 (Red Book) which includes ensuring compliance with Contractual Obligations, managing Contract Changes & Monitoring Performance.  Building and maintaining strong relationships with the Employer by understanding their needs, addressing concerns, and providing regular project updates.  Managing day-to-day activities on site and ensuring adherence to Project Drawings & Specifications. Responsible for maintaining records of Project Activities, preparing reports, and documenting all aspects of the Construction Process.  Prepared revised Price Adjustment Case based on August 2022 Policy for approval from Employer.  Liaison with Designers regarding Design queries, Shop Drawings, Contractor's Proposals, and Submittals to ensure smooth work progress and resolution of issues. Reporting of Monthly Progress to Employer in light of the Construction Programme and recommendations for improving Work Progress. Follow up of Construction Drawings related queries and Daily Construction activities Progress from Site Staff. Show less  As a Resident Engineer responsible for Construction Management of Works from Commencement Phase to Closing Phase of Project. Responsible for Post Contract Administration which includes ensuring compliance with Contractual Obligations, managing Contract Changes & Monitoring Performance. Maintaining accurate and detailed Project documentation including contracts and Progress reports. Generating regular reports on project status & milestones achieved.  Making engineering decisions at site concerning quality control and quality assurance, provide general guidance and furnish timely assistance to the Contractor in all matters relating to the works. Supervised and delivered two packages worth around Rs. 250 Million under subject Project to the Employer within timeline and Budget.  Well versed with PEC Standard Form of Bidding Documents, Standard Procedure and Formula For Price Adjustment 2009, FIDIC Conditions of Contract (Fourth Edition 1987, Re-printed 1992). Responsible for Checking & Verification of IPCs as per Contractual Clauses i.e. Measurement Sheets, Performance Security, Mobilization Advance, Retention Money, Price Adjustment etc.  Coordinated with the Project Manager regarding compilation of Bidding Documents and Attended Bid Opening (Technical & Financial) Meetings of different packages under Job # 4026.  Building and maintaining strong relationships with the Employer by understanding their needs, addressing concerns, and providing regular project updates. Managing Employer's expectations and ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the construction process. Acts as a Liaison between Contractor and Employer regarding day to day instructions and resolution of conflicts/disputes. Responsible for verification of Rate Analysis, Variation Orders, Cost Estimates submitted by the Contractor.  Coordination with Project Manager regarding Project Drawings, Bidding Documents & Contractual Matters on day to day basis. Show less  Coordination with Resident Engineer regarding Project Drawings & Contractual Matters. Assistance to Resident Engineer regarding review of Construction Materials Submittals according to relevant specifications & standards. Maintain effective communication among all Stakeholders for resolution of Site Bottlenecks.  Preparation of Daily Progress Reports and consequent submission to Employer. Preparation of Presentations, Project briefs for meetings with Employer. Checking of Formwork & Reinforcement of Heavily Reinforced Concrete Structures having thick sections (3'-00'' to 4'-00''). Supervision of Water-Proofing of Structures i.e. Geo Membrane, Flexible Elastomeric Coating as per specifications & Drawings. Checking of Contractor's Daily Manpower, Construction Materials & Equipment. Show less  Assistance to Engineer’s Representative regarding review and approval of Construction Materials Submittals, Rate Analysis, Cost Estimates. Responsible for Coordination with Engineer's Representative for day to day correspondence with Employer & Project Manager. Coordination with Engineer's Representative regarding Design related queries and their follow up. Site Supervision of all Civil (Structural & Finishing) works, External Development Works Review of Approved Manuals of Supporting Systems of Water Supply, Sewerage Supply & Fire Fighting Systems and their implementation at site.  Review of Plans of different services (Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical) and coordination at site with Contractor during execution.  Coordination of IFC Drawings with the Contractor and their implementation at site.  Checking of Contractor's Daily Manpower Report, Activity Log, Construction Machinery & Materials. Preparation of Monthly Progress Reports & Presentations. Tracking of Project Progress as per Work Programme.  Issuing NCR to Contractor against defective works and their follow up.  Checking of Bar Bending Schedules, Interim Payment Certificates & Shop Drawings.  Quality assurance of Construction Materials being used at site according to ASTM standards. Concrete quality and assurance using Slag, Fly Ash to counter ASR (Alkali Silica Reactivity) content in aggregate.  Preparation of Punch Lists and their follow up. 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  • Resident Engineer

    Nov 2023 - Aug 2024

  • Senior Engineer/Resident Engineer

    Jan 2020 - Nov 2023

  • Assistant Resident Engineer

    Oct 2018 - Dec 2019

  • Junior Engineer

    Oct 2014 - Sept 2018
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  NADRA

  Aug 2024 - now

  Assistant Project Director