Abdul Majid
Project Manager
Karachi,Punjab
Summary
Resourceful Project Manager with 17 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget and financial management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief of Staff
Engro Vopak Terminal Limited, Engro Elengy Terminal Limited
Karachi
03.2022 - Current
- Providing expert advice and support to CEO and Divisional Heads on a range of engineering services, project management and construction activities and keeping them abreast of construction and engineering technologies, to ensure implementation of innovative engineering solutions
- Advising Divisional Heads on engineering and project management services and ensuring country-specific technical requirements, using best practices, standards, and innovative technologies
- Providing guidance in managing and conducting analysis of project proposals for CEO and advising technical division in conducting feasibilities so that project objectives are met within the budget and timelines
- Analysis of reports on outputs and management of risk register to enable informed decision-making by CEO to ensure consistency of information presented to the stakeholders
- Advising Divisional Heads on construction procurement process for projects
- Representing the company at international meetings and conferences, advising the CEO in leading discussions with partners and other stakeholders, including JV partners and lenders such as International Finance Corporation (IFC)
- Guiding human resource Divisional Head in capacity building and career development of staff teams to ensure continuous development and performance while also ensuring an inclusive workspace as per VOPAK’s diversity and inclusion framework
- Leading delivery and implementation of high-risk community infrastructure projects at Port Qasim area under VOPAK’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) framework.
- Managed business operations while overseeing contractors and consultants to verify on-time completion of key deliverables.
- Supervised staff and participated in hiring, training and performance evaluations to establish and enforce policies and procedures for business functions.
- Encouraged coordination and cooperation among departments and continuous review of interdepartmental processes to support quality control and improvement.
- Developed analytical frameworks, data models and relevant insights to support prioritization, scoping and effective decision-making throughout organization.
Project Manager
Engro Vopak Terminal Limited, Engro Elengy Terminal Limited, EETL, Thallian, Tarujabba White Oil
Karachi
04.2020 - 03.2022
- Managed and concluded project’s commercial and technical (Front End Engineering Design) feasibility studies with world renowned consultants including Wood Mac, Wood PLC, and Gallop
- Led project management role accounting for project-specific commercial and technical requirements, using best practices, standards and innovative technologies that complied with project needs
- Initiated a successful construction procurement process
- Managed and built strong partnerships with internal and external clients and stakeholders including Government agencies, regulators, Oil Marketing Companies, and financial institutions
- Prepared reports on outputs, project timelines and management of risk register to enable informed decision-making to ensure consistency of information provided to the stakeholders
- Ensured capacity building and career development of team members for continuous development and performance while also maintaining an inclusive workspace as per VOPAK’s diversity and inclusion framework
- Led delivery and implementation of high-risk community infrastructure projects at Port Qasim area under VOPAK’s
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) framework assigned to the team.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
General Manager
Frontier Works Organization, FWO
Rawalpindi
01.2016 - 03.2020
- Reported directly to the Chief Executive on matters related to future acquisition targets and monitoring of existing assets
- Managed a portfolio of over $650 million comprising of energy assets including pipelines, storage facilities and terminals
- Conducted investment appraisals and due diligence of projects for senior management leading to successful equity placement of $50 million ina storage facility at Thallian
- Structured concessions worth $20 million to develop petrol pumps on 500 km of motorways operated by FWO across Pakistan
- Obtained board approval on a concept paper I wrote on infrastructure required to achieve overall energy security of Pakistan
- Managed and concluded commercial and technical feasibility studies with world renowned consultants for projects
- Led project management role accounting for project-specific commercial and technical requirements, using best practices, standards and innovative technologies that complied with project needs
- Spearheaded initiation and conclusion of successful construction procurement processes for projects
- Managed and built strong partnerships with internal and external clients and stakeholders
- Prepared reports on outputs, project timelines and management of risk register to enable informed decision-making to ensure consistency of information provided to the stakeholders
- Ensured capacity building and career development of team members for continuous development and performance while also maintaining an inclusive workspace as per diversity and inclusion framework
- Incorporated gender perspectives in areas of work through increasing women participation in the team from 20% to 40%
- Initiated a trainee program by inducting 4 members to expand team size and increase sector focus.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
Project Manager
Pakistan Army - Operation Al Mizan
Razmak, North Waziristan Agency
10.2012 - 07.2014
- To Commander 212 Independent Infantry Brigade Group in Road and Track construction matters
- Initiated, planned, and executed projects worth $50 million of transportation infrastructure for rehabilitation of displaced affected persons of North and South Waziristan during Operation Al-Meezan
- Managed the construction of 72 kms of new road infrastructure serving approx10,000 households
- Managed and concluded project’s commercial and technical feasibility studies
- Led project management role accounting for project-specific commercial and technical requirements, using best practices, standards and innovative technologies that complied with project needs
- Initiated and concluded multiple construction procurement processes
- Managed and built strong partnerships with internal and external clients and stakeholders including Government agencies, sublet contractors and consultants
- Prepared reports on outputs, project timelines and management of risk register to enable informed decision-making to ensure consistency of information provided to the stakeholders
- Ensured capacity building and career development of team members for continuous development and performance
- Led delivery and implementation of high-risk community infrastructure projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
Project Manager
Military Engineering Services (MES), Pakistan Navy
Karachi
09.2009 - 10.2012
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Delivered construction projects of multi-story buildings having a combined contract value of $15 million 6 months before scheduled time with a total cost saving of 10%.
- Managed a $13 million 8MW power generation infrastructure, delivering electricity to PNS KARSAZ colony having approx. 6,000 households. •
- Administered a human resource base of 2,000 people and maintained existing accommodation for over 20,000 inhabitants, improving operating ratio by 10%.
- Facilities management of over 5000 sailors & 150 officer’s residences & 50 major / minor naval units including services like road infrastructure, electricity, gas & water supplies infrastructures of PNS Karsaz.
- Managed and concluded commercial and technical feasibility studies for projects.
- Led project management role accounting for project-specific commercial and technical requirements, using best practices, standards and innovative technologies that complied with project needs.
- Initiated and concluded multiple successful construction procurement processes.
- Managed and built strong partnerships with internal and external clients and stakeholders including sublet contractors and consultants.
- Prepared reports on outputs, project timelines and management of risk register to enable informed decision-making to ensure consistency of information provided to the stakeholders.
- Ensured capacity building and career development of team members for continuous development and performance.
Project Manager
Friontier Works Organization
Muzaffarabad
03.2008 - 09.2009
- Executed & closed out World bank fund road construction project worth $ 70 million in 18 months
- Executed & monitored construction of 400 meters Avalanche Shelter
- Ensured abidance of Environmental Protection Laws & HSE protocols during execution phase of the project
- Managed and concluded commercial and technical feasibility studies for projects
- Led project management role accounting for project-specific commercial and technical requirements, using best practices, standards and innovative technologies that complied with project needs
- Initiated and concluded multiple successful construction procurement processes
- Managed and built strong partnerships with internal and external clients and stakeholders including World Bank,
- National Highway Authority, SMEC, EPA, local administration, sublet contractors and other consultants
- Prepared reports on outputs, project timelines and management of risk register to enable informed decision-making to ensure consistency of information provided to the stakeholders
- Ensured capacity building and career development of team members for continuous development and performance.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
Deputy Director M& E
Earthquake Rehabilitation & Reconstruction Authority
Islamabad
10.2005 - 03.2008
- And Reconstruction Authority (ERRA), Ghari HabibUllah, Abbottabad & Islamabad, Emergency response lead for earthquake effected areas around Balakot & Muzaffarabad
- Led a team of approx
- 300 surveyors to conduct a survey of District Abbottabad and District Mansehra affected by earthquake and prepared a report assessing the damage done by earthquakes
- Supervised distribution of approx
- 10,000 temporary shelters and relief packages in coordination with WFP, UNDP, UNICEF,
- UNOCHA and IOM
- Managed rehabilitation of over 100 kms of road infrastructure damaged and blocked due to earthquake
- Developed project management, fund disbursement and monitoring plans for over 50,000 houses
- Led the rural housing project for reconstruction of over 5000 houses & related facilities including schools & hospitals through funds disbursement to affected persons and stagewise monitoring of construction activities
- Supervised a team of consultants to prepare seismically resistant design of facilities
- Established and maintained a medical relief camp housing 120 specialized Cuban doctors
- Managed and concluded commercial and technical feasibility studies for projects
- Led project management role accounting for project-specific commercial and technical requirements, using best practices, standards and innovative technologies that complied with project needs
- Managed and built strong partnerships with internal and external clients, donors, and stakeholders
- Ensured capacity building and career development of team members for continuous development and performance.
- Contributed to short- and long-term strategic planning and identified potential new markets, lines of business and funding opportunities.
- Delivered data outcomes to internal and external staff to drive continuous improvement and client engagement.
Education
MSc - Construction Economics and Management (Built Environment
University College London
09.2014 - 05.2015
BSc - Engineering – Civil
National University of Science and Technology
12.2001 - 05.2005
Skills
Operational Efficiency Analysis
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Timeline
Chief of Staff
Engro Vopak Terminal Limited, Engro Elengy Terminal Limited
03.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Engro Vopak Terminal Limited, Engro Elengy Terminal Limited, EETL, Thallian, Tarujabba White Oil
04.2020 - 03.2022
General Manager
Frontier Works Organization, FWO
01.2016 - 03.2020
MSc - Construction Economics and Management (Built Environment
University College London
09.2014 - 05.2015
Project Manager
Pakistan Army - Operation Al Mizan
10.2012 - 07.2014
Project Manager
Military Engineering Services (MES), Pakistan Navy
09.2009 - 10.2012
Project Manager
Friontier Works Organization
03.2008 - 09.2009
Deputy Director M& E
Earthquake Rehabilitation & Reconstruction Authority
10.2005 - 03.2008
BSc - Engineering – Civil
National University of Science and Technology
12.2001 - 05.2005
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