Tawsif Mohammad, M.Eng.

Experience

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  Local Government Engineering Department of Bangladesh

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Civil Engineering Intern

  Client: People’s Republic of BangladeshProject Name: Construction of Mogbazar-Mouchak (Combined) Flyover (estimated budget: over $60 million USD)Responsibilities:• Performed design calculations for structural analysis of bridge/flyover using CSI Bridge and MIDAS Civil, in preparing design specifications as per international safety and building code• Prepared, reviewed and distributed construction documentation like RFI, submittals, shop drawings, field reviews, site instructions, change orders, trade contract change orders and meeting minutes • Liaised with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil consultants regularly to coordinate and schedule stakeholder meetings in regulating effective client-contractor relationship • Conducted site inspection as quality analyst to evaluate construction works in identifying any inadequacies as per design specifications and safety standards• Prepared weekly and monthly construction progress reports, updated design specification and construction schedules accordingly with project status and consultant’s suggestions Show less

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  Center for Environmental and Geographic In formation Services (CEGIS)

  Nov 2014 - Aug 2015

  Civil Engineering Intern

  Client: People’s Republic of BangladeshProject Name: Low Income Customer Service Improvement Project ($3.5 million USD), Bangladesh Regional Waterway Transport Project 1 (over $28 million USD)Responsibilities:• Assisted in designing drainage and water pipeline network by performing land survey to prepare site plans using AutoCAD for rural and urban municipalities in providing access to safe drinking water by complying with international standards• Simulated wastewater collection network using ArcGIS and collated statistical reports, field survey data and tabulations using MS Excel and Vision in identifying public demand and optimizing costs/design parameters, to develop project scope, budget and timeline for contractors• Coordinated with different stakeholders such as utilities, environmental organisations and local communities for obtaining permits within minimal time in preventing project delays• Developed river dredging routes using ArcMap to assess land erosion for timely preventive measures against floods• Performed site supervision in collaboration with site personnel to identify and track key performance indicators for project development Show less

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  Geo-Planning for Advanced Development

  Sept 2015 - Aug 2016

  Assistant Project Coordinator

  Client: People’s Republic of Bangladesh/ The World BankProject Name: Rural Transportation Improvement Project ($2.5 million USD); Municipal Governance and Services Project ($3.3 million USD); Emergency Cyclone Recovery and Restoration Project ($2.5 million USD)Responsibilities: • Executed duties of owner’s representative for multiple construction projects to ensure quality and safety standards are being fully executed by external contractors as per project specifications within the given budget and schedule• Identified scope of work from project specifications to develop construction schedule and cost estimations using MS Project and Excel, for timely delivering work packages, and meet project milestones in achieving over 95% customer satisfaction• Participated in site supervision to track and identify field performance indicators in updating RFPs, change orders and design specifications for sub-trades, along with developing project task, action items and activity lists for field personnel • Generated safety plans in maintaining safe environment for construction crew, leading to reduction in hazard by 90%• Resolved design and schedule complications for subcontractors in improving project efficiency over 25%• Updated project stakeholders weekly on construction progress, and assisted with the coordination of trades on site to ensure proper construction detailing Show less

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  The University of British Columbia

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2017

  Graduate Student

  As one of the most reputed universities of North America for civil engineering, UBC acted as the catalyst to empower my enthusiasm to further delve into the world of civil engineering. It introduced me to different combinations and aspects of technical and managerial functions in the modern construction industry and helped me to prepare myself for positions of leadership and responsibility.

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2018 - Jul 2018

  Engineer In Training
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  Diamond Precast Concrete Ltd.

  Jul 2018 - Oct 2019

  Estimator and Project Coordinator

  • Performed material takeoffs in preparing estimations for municipal precast structures from IFT/IFC drawings as per project specifications and MMCD Standards, thus assuring budget integrity without compromising overall project standard.• Solved take off/design complications of municipal structures in communicating with project stakeholders and developing timely production and shipping schedule of structures as per existing site conditions.• Constantly coordinated with project stakeholders in developing detailed and appropriate project schedule, thus ensuring the integrity of overall project timeline without any compromises.• Fabricated detailed shop drawing packages of municipal structures using Auto-CAD, in clarifying engineering specifications.• Regulated constant communications between project stakeholders, thus ensuring effective owner-contractor-supplier relationships in achieving overall project goals. Show less

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  Clark Builders

  Oct 2019 - Aug 2021

  Junior Estimator

  • Performing document review, quantity takeoffs and coordinating with sub-contractors in preparing cost estimations as per project specific requirements and ongoing market conditions, to ensure budget integrity without compromising overall project standard• Coordinating project documentation, bid requirements and submittal deadlines in preparing bid profiles through Building Connected to maintain a smooth tender process for all stakeholders• Constantly communicating with sub-contractors throughout any tender/budget period to secure sufficient trade participation • Generating RFIs from sub-contractor inquiries and document review, regarding any design/specification inconsistencies, and coordinates with consultants for clarification, to develop accurate estimation and pricing from trades as per intended project requirements• Organizing weekly internal meetings with preconstruction and operations team throughout tender period in updating tender status, trade participations, market conditions and risk assessment, thus initiating team participation in setting up objectives to maintain tender expectations and advert any risks • Regulating constant communications between project stakeholders to establish owner-contractor-trade relationships in achieving overall project goals• Conferring with owners, consultants and sub-contractors on changes/adjustments to cost estimates, and assisting in preparing construction methodologies, materials and trade recommendations• Preparing outlines of work for each individual scopes in accordance with the expectation from the operations team to make sure all aspects of the project are covered and priced by sub-contractors• Levelling bids and coordinating with sub-contractors/consultants regarding any scope gaps to confirm complete coverage and accurate cost estimation for overall project Show less

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  Vancouver Coastal Health

  Sept 2021 - now

  • Project Manager

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Project Leader

    Sept 2021 - Jul 2024