Ajmal Khan Afridi
Head Of Portfolio & Reconstruction Director (PgMP, PMI-RMP, PMP)
Islamabad
Summary
Senior Army Brigadier General in Corps of Engineers with 24+years of experience with strategic Portfolio and Program Director leading large-scale infrastructure, rehabilitation, and post-disaster reconstruction programs valued over $500M+. Proven authority in commercial and cost governance, FIDIC-based contract management, procurement strategy, and BOQ validation. Oversaw 4,000 personnel, including cross-functional teams of engineers, quantity surveyors, consultants, and contractors. Supervised 100+ professionals across projects, ensuring strategic alignment of human and financial resources. Renowned for delivering high-risk, donor-funded projects across military, government, and humanitarian sectors with measurable impact-achieving 15%+ cost savings and 20% faster execution across portfolios.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Rehabilitation & Reconstruction Portfolio Director
Secretariat
Rawalpindi, Punjab
01.2024 - Current
- Planned, directed and overseeing a $100M+ infrastructure portfolio, driving large-scale road, building, and socio-economic projects in volatile regions with PMI-aligned execution
- Planned, directed and overseeing 113 projects, delivering 92+ on time and 10% under budget through risk mitigation and optimized execution comprising 750+ km road construction and 10,000+ sqm of buildings
- By formulation of well-defined KPIs, successful in achieving $7.5M (15%) cost savings, accelerating timelines by 20% and delivering 8 additional projects within budget
- Directed and guided international reputed Pakistani consultant (NESPAK, PEVRON and other 10+ consultants), ensuring seamless execution across multi-sector infrastructure projects
- In current Portfolio, supervised and guided 100+ professionals, aligning talent strategies with business goals, achieving 98% client satisfaction
- Reducing reporting delays by 25% and enhancing stakeholder transparency.
- Directed formulation of better KPIs to ensure 100% QA/QC compliance, maintaining high program standards through continuous oversight and governance
- Established and directed a PMO framework, overseeing program governance, funding allocation and financial disbursement for 200+ high impact projects
Senior Program/ Portfolio Manager
Military Engineering Services
Lahore, Punjab
04.2018 - 12.2023
- Planned, directed and oversee a $220M infrastructure portfolio, including $1M electric supply lines, road networks, 45+ public buildings, and several other projects by establishing controlling PMO setup thereby delivered 12% under budget projects by leading 200 plus technical professionals
- Planned, directed and led $10M runway construction projects (2 major runways) in collaboration with international contractors (China, Turkey), ensuring 100% compliance with risk management frameworks, reducing delays by 18% and resolving 30+ contractual disputes through structured negotiation strategies
- Achieved $2.1M savings (21% of budget) and lean resource allocation strategies, reinvesting savings to accelerate timelines by 15%
- Optimized runway operations/maintenance by establishing well defined KPIs, achieving 99% operational uptime, reducing annual maintenance costs by $500K
- Mitigated 40+ project risks (cost overruns, Design issues, supply chain delays) using PMI's Monte Carlo analysis, ensuring 100% on-time delivery across all projects
Senior Program Manager
Infrastructure Development Team
04.2015 - 03.2018
- Directed, planned and completed rehabilitation plan for conflict zones of KPK comprising a $180M rehabilitation program (200+ projects), including road networks, 100+ schools, 20+ hospitals, and key public infrastructure and oversee the same, ensuring 100% compliance with program governance standards
- By establishing better KPIs and metrics, saved $27M (15% of the budget), accelerating timelines by 20% and improving project delivery
- Directed/ planned, executed and led the compression of a 19-month cricket stadium project into just 10 months, preventing $3M in cost overruns
- Directed and supervised a $7M RCC-steel bridge, applying quality control frameworks, reducing construction waste by 30% and completing 6 months ahead of schedule
- As a Risk expert, mitigated $18M in risks through improved procurement and resource allocation strategies.
- Efficiently managed stakeholders and resolved 200+ stakeholder disputes, ensuring 95% project continuity in high-risk regions.
- Secured $35Mn additional funding, expanding 5 critical infrastructure projects.
Program Manager
UNHCR
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
03.2013 - 03.2015
- Planned and spearheaded the relocation and rehabilitation of 25,000+ internally displaced persons (IDPs) at Bakka Khel Camp (Banu), overseeing and directing timely provision of shelter, food and essential services while managing stakeholder engagement and infrastructure development in collaboration with UNHCR.
- Directed, designed and managed functional zoning for 6,500+ housing units, medical facilities, and sanitation systems, enhancing living conditions and camp sustainability
- As a risk expert, has resolved 1,000+ disputes using native language skills to maintain social harmony and utilized risk management strategies
- Directed and oversaw 45+ infrastructure projects, including sanitation, education, and vocational training, strengthening community resilience
- Formulated and directed to implement security protocols, resulted in 30% reduction in incidents
Project Manager
Military Engineering Services
Karachi, Sindh
03.2009 - 03.2011
- Initiated, Planned and successfully executed 100+ maritime infrastructure projects (barracks, roads, buildings) using industry- standard risk frameworks, cutting delays by 15% and boosting quality compliance by 25%
- Reduced annual repair costs by $500K and extended facility lifespan by 30% through preventive maintenance for 3000+ personnel accommodations
- Deployed $1.8M navigation buoy network, reducing maritime accidents by 40% and enhancing vessel safety compliance
- Streamlined water jetty construction, boosting docking efficiency by 25% and reducing vessel turnaround time.
- Engineered $6M coastal protective structure with geotextile reinforcement, preventing $1M in future costs and extending shoreline durability by 20+ years.
- Accelerated timelines by 20% (6 months faster) using fast-tracking strategies, ensuring on-budget delivery.
- Generated $3M long-term savings by optimizing lifecycle costs for critical maritime infrastructure.
Project Manager
United Nations
03.2007 - 03.2008
- In Force Engineering Branch as Engineer Officer, I planned, directed and coordinated engineering oversight in complete Liberia to oversee the projects through 4 x multinational contingencies (Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Chinese and Irish) under UN mandates
- Supervised rehabilitation of 500 plus km of roads infrastructure and 100 plus schools and hospitals benefiting millions.
- Coordinated with UN agencies & military leadership, aligning projects with strategic humanitarian goals.
Project Manager
Infrastructure Development Team
04.2005 - 03.2007
- Led a team of 300 surveyors in post-earthquake rescue operations, evacuating 1,000+ individuals, also coordinating aid for 67000 plus displaced persons.
- Restored critical infrastructure by clearing 30 km of landslides in 25 days, reconnecting 15+ remote communities and accelerating recovery by 40%.
- Directed and supervised reconstruction of 90,000+ seismic-resistant houses (Bagh, Rawalakot) achieving zero structural failures and exceeding disaster-resilient standards.
- Conducted 100,000+ damage assessments, aligning reconstruction with sustainability benchmarks, reducing long-term maintenance costs by $5M.
- Executed $350K education/ healthcare infrastructure program, delivering 50+ schools/ hospitals to improve access for 150,000+ residents in collaboration with WEP, UNDP, UNICEF, UNOCHA, and IOM.
- Implemented real-time monitoring systems, performing 1,000+ monthly inspections, maintaining 95% safety/quality compliance and reducing rework costs by $1.2M
Assistant Project Manager
Infrastructure Development Team
04.2003 - 03.2006
- Led rehabilitation of 55 main buildings and 2 triple-story complexes (5+ acres) including structural repairs, interior refurbishment, and landscaping
- Led the renovation of 500+ residential houses, including a complete overhaul of sewerage lines, enhancing sanitation and extending operational lifespan by 20+ years
- Optimized resource allocation and procurement, reducing project delays by 15% through proactive site management and contractor coordination.
Education
Master of Science - Construction & Engineering Management
The Superior University
Lahore, Punjab 04.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
National University of Science & Technology
Islamabad, IS 04.1996 - 04.1999
Skills
Program & Portfolio Management
PMI standards
Risk Governance
Schedule Compression
Strategic Alignment
Technical Expertise
Predictive Analysis
QA/QC
Data-Driven Decision Making
undefinedCertification
Project Management Professional (PMP), 12/2024
Timeline
Rehabilitation & Reconstruction Portfolio Director
Secretariat
01.2024 - Current
Senior Program/ Portfolio Manager
Military Engineering Services
04.2018 - 12.2023
Master of Science - Construction & Engineering Management
The Superior University
04.2018 - 06.2019
Senior Program Manager
Infrastructure Development Team
04.2015 - 03.2018
Program Manager
UNHCR
03.2013 - 03.2015
Project Manager
Military Engineering Services
03.2009 - 03.2011
Project Manager
United Nations
03.2007 - 03.2008
Project Manager
Infrastructure Development Team
04.2005 - 03.2007
Assistant Project Manager
Infrastructure Development Team
04.2003 - 03.2006
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
National University of Science & Technology
04.1996 - 04.1999
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