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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Khalil Ahmed

Khalil Ahmed

Lahore

Summary

Dynamic Director oversees every facet of Projects with strong project management and decision-making skills. Brings comprehensive knowledge of Civil Engineering writing, planning, and technical operations. Skilled at coordinating completions of tasks plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines, resources and budget

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Director Projects

Water And Power Development Authority
09.2022 - Current
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.

Project Director

WAPDA
03.2019 - 08.2022
  • Oversaw business operations and produced updated status reports outlining each project to meet milestones.
  • Hired and managed consultants, contractors and sub-contractors to complete project tasks.
  • Monitored project and program quality to meet audit expectations.
  • Traveled to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training.
  • Developed and oversaw project operations and managed multi-functional issues through resolution.
  • Led preparation of bid packages and associated scopes of work, appendices and exhibits.
  • Oversaw up to 6 projects simultaneously without sacrificing standards.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to higher authorities.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.

Civil Inpector/Civil Engineering Consultant

NESPAK CONSULTANTS, NDC CONSULTANS, BARQAAB CONST
11.1999 - 02.2019
  • Developed and implemented solutions to maintain and improve client infrastructure at existing sites.
  • Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.
  • Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
  • Managed quality assurance and laboratory testing for concreting earth works and structures operations.
  • Conferred with engineering staff and other personnel to identify and resolve problems with design or implementation.
  • Reviewed calculations and analytical data to maintain accuracy of technical reports.
  • Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
  • Drafted and reviewed construction schedules, environmental impact studies and project designs.
  • Computed load and grade requirements, material stress factors and water flow rates to determine design specifications.
  • Assisted in bidding process by providing for on-site inspections and preparing take-offs.
  • Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
  • Identified and resolved potential structural issues.
  • Facilitated construction by mapping out utility installations and establishing reference points, grades and elevations.

Senior Contracts/Senior Procurement Engineer

Alfanar Construction
01.2012 - 12.2014
  • Collaborated with operations services procurement peers for company-wide sourcing events, systems and initiatives.
  • Evaluated and reviewed procurement documents and participated in facility inspections.
  • Developed controls and systems to assure results of purchased products meet supplier quality performance.
  • Established reliable, cost-effective supply sources to support full production of [Type] product lines.
  • Maintains partnerships with whole supply chain to drive regular performance reviews against quality, cost and delivery.
  • Provided Requests for Information (RFIs) to potential suppliers for quotations on desired requirements.
  • Created specifications and performance test requirements to facilitate procurement of [Type] material and equipment.
  • Negotiated vendor payment terms and contract conditions to meet aggressive production and cost requirements.
  • Approved requisitions, placed purchase orders and expedited goods and services to meet Just In Time (JIT) inventory controls.
  • Identified and resolved supply chain issues to mitigate delays and production disruptions.
  • Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to identify and manage demand for material and services.
  • Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
  • Conducted research, identifying potential vendors and better pricing options.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to reduce operational costs.
  • Maintained documentation for all purchases.
  • Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts.

Civil Engineer

Zelan Berhd Malaysain Based Company
01.2008 - 12.2012
  • Developed and implemented solutions to maintain and improve client infrastructure at existing sites.
  • Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
  • Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.
  • Managed quality assurance and laboratory testing for concreting operations.
  • Managed and participated in on-site cutovers, testing and restoration of facilities.
  • Conferred with engineering staff and other personnel to identify and resolve problems with design or implementation.
  • Collaborated with civil technicians to gather project equipment and update maps, drawings, and blueprints.
  • Studied traffic patterns and environmental conditions to determine optimal building and construction specifications.
  • Performed maintenance tasks on urban systems, power plants and infrastructure.
  • Performed routine training and attended special events to enhance job knowledge and skills.
  • Computed resource quantities and requirements to give customers accurate price estimates.
  • Produced precise technical specifications and data sheets.
  • Facilitated construction by mapping out utility installations and establishing reference points, grades and elevations.
  • Assisted in bidding process by providing for on-site inspections and preparing take-offs.
  • Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
  • Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
  • Estimated materials costs and sourcing requirements for project feasibility.
  • Acted as contact for client's communication with field personnel.
  • Displayed strong communication and interpersonal skills while visiting clients, jobsites and consultant offices to support project and business development needs.
  • Reviewed calculations and analytical data to maintain accuracy of technical reports.
  • Reviewed and assisted in performing technical bid analysis.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan


  • Completed Coursework: Senior Management course at WAPDA Administrative staff college Islamabad, [2022]
  • Professional Development Studies: Senior Management Training at JICCA JAPPAN, [2019]
  • Professional Development Studies: attended courses on contract management procurement feasibility studies and ms project and primavera software and FIDIC Manual of Contracts
  • Member of American Society of civil engineers
  • Attending conference seminars delivering lectures Presentation to various local and foreign organization.

Skills

  • MS Office
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Problem Resolution
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Organizational Skills
  • Quality Assurance
  • Organization and Time Management
  • FIDIC Contracts
  • Quality Control
  • SAP ERP
  • QMS
  • QCM

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Completion of National Drainage Programme,
  • Greater Thal Canal Project,
  • Rainee Canal Project,
  • Winder Dam Project,
  • Darawat dam Project,
  • Salinity Control and Reclamation Project ,
  • Golen Gol Hydro Power Project,
  • Khuram Tangi multi purpose dam Project,
  • Gomal Zam dam project
  • Chasma right bank canal through effectively helping with Technical Knowledge Management Skills Problem Solving skills affective communications skills engaging all stake holders of the project,Contract administration and management skills
  • Supervised team of 100 staff members.
  • Documented and resolved Suppliers/Contractors list,EOT, Escalation Contractual issues, Consultants and Contractors, Employer and Contractors issues which led to Savings of Billions and Time.
  • Achieved accurate data analysis, estimates, RFQs,Bidding document by introducing Ms office for important and urgent tasks.
  • Achieved completion of assignments/Projects before time by completing important and time bound assignment with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team of 500 in the development of many mega and vital projects listed above.
  • Resolved day to day issues of the projects through experience innovation pro-activeness

Languages

English, Urdu, Arabic
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Urdu
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Intermediate
B1

Timeline

Director Projects - Water And Power Development Authority
09.2022 - Current
Project Director - WAPDA
03.2019 - 08.2022
Senior Contracts/Senior Procurement Engineer - Alfanar Construction
01.2012 - 12.2014
Civil Engineer - Zelan Berhd Malaysain Based Company
01.2008 - 12.2012
Civil Inpector/Civil Engineering Consultant - NESPAK CONSULTANTS, NDC CONSULTANS, BARQAAB CONST
11.1999 - 02.2019
NED University of Engineering & Technology - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Khalil Ahmed