Khalil Ahmed
Islamabad,IS
Summary
Dynamic Director with expertise in overseeing all aspects of Projects. Strong project management and decision-making skills drive effective team leadership and successful outcomes. Comprehensive knowledge of Civil Engineering practices, writing, planning, and technical operations enables seamless navigation of complex challenges. Highly skilled in coordinating projects, plans, and personnel resources to meet tight deadlines, ensuring efficient and high-quality results.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Projects
WATER & Power Development Authority
09.2022 - Current
- Managed and executed overall projects from inception to completion with an allocated budget and timeline
- Implement agile methodology and facilitate daily stand-up's sprint planning and retrospective meetings
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Provided technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs and contractual issues
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather requirements prioritize tasks and ensure timely delivery of project milestones
- Conducted risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies resulting in successful project completion within a $1.2M budget and 10-month timeline
- Led a project team to implement a project management system that improved efficiency by 15% resulted in a 10% reduction in project delivery time and increased overall progress while effectively managing the budget
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large scale projects.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Project Director
SCARP's Monitoring Organization
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Managed project budgets resource allocation and timeline tracking ensuring projects were completed within established constraints
- Analyzed survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects
- Implemented process improvements and best practices reducing project delays by 25% and increasing team productivity by 20%
- Directed and successfully completed a groundwater monitoring project within 80% of the allotted budget and given timeline ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates
- It resulted in improved environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance
- Supervised 5 field teams to get desired progress in time resulting in accurate reports for higher offices and improved regulatory compliance
- Developed and oversaw project operations and managed multi-functional issues through resolution.
- Monitored project and program quality to meet audit expectations.
- Developed project control roadmap to guide various projects.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before approval.
Deputy Course Director
WAPDA Engineering Academy
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Improved course completion rates by 90% through implementing interactive learning materials resulting in higher engineer's satisfaction and skill development
- Elevated course completion rates by 85% through the development of tailored assessment tools leading to increased student confidence and performance
- Enhanced course completion rates by 80% through the implementation of real-world projects leading to improved practical skills and job readiness for Engineers
- Conducted or participated in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of Trainee Engineers
- Raised course completion rates by 80% by integrating industry externships resulting in enhanced practical knowledge and seamless transition to the workforce
- Updated the content of educational programs to ensure that students are being trained with equipment and processes that are technologically current
Senior Procurement & Contracts Engineer
ALFANAR AT&C Construction Company
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Negotiated contracts resulting in 10% cost savings boosting overall project profitability
- Delivered 12% cost savings by skillful contract negotiations positively impacting project profitability
- Compared prices, specifications, and delivery dates in order to determine the best bid among potential suppliers
- Prepared purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests
- Compared suppliers' bills with bids and purchase orders in order to verify accuracy
- Complied with unique regulatory standards for engineering within both commercial and civil environments.
- Resolved vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers
- Reviewed requisition orders in order to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications
- Tracked the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders
- Prepared bid awards requiring board approval
- Performed all the activities in SAP ERP
Construction Manager
NESPAK CONSULTANTS
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Managed the coordination and overall integration of technical activities engineering projects
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Established technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management
- Analyzed survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects
- Managed and directed contractors the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project site
- Provided technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs to client
- Presented and explained proposals, reports, or findings to clients
- Inspected project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards
- Reviewed, recommended, or approved contracts or cost estimates
- Prepared detailed project estimates and reports for management review.
- Developed or implemented programs to improve sustainability or reduce the environmental impacts of engineering or architecture activities or operations
- Conferred with management, to discuss project specifications or procedures
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration.
- Supervised team of 50 construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
Site Manager
Zelan Berhad EPC CONTRACTOR
01.2006 - 12.2009
- Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods
- Inspected or reviewed projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, or other regulations
- Planned, organized, or directed activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems
- Evaluated construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans, using computers
- Scheduled the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines
- Interpreted and explain plans and contract terms to client, Consultants and sub-contractors
- Prepared and submitted budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports
- Developed or implemented quality control/Assurance programs for review and vetting by client and consultant
- Investigated damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out
- Reviewed contracts and negotiated revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
- Obtained all necessary permits and licenses
- Took actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site and reported
- Monitored, coached, and supervised team of 10 Engineers
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Project Engineer
NDC CONSULTANTS
11.1999 - 12.2005
- Inspected project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards
- Prepared or present public reports on topics such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, or property and right-of-way descriptions
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility
- Planned and designed transportation or hydraulic systems and structures, following construction and government standards, using design software and drawing tools
- Computed load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications
- Tested soils or materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel
- Identified technical risks within managed projects.
- Led engineering 10 teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
Education
Master of Arts - Economics
University of Sindh
Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
NED Univesity of Engineering & Technology
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan12-1998
Skills
- Strategic Innovation Management
- Project Scope Management
- Project Monitoring
- Feasibility analysis
- Strategic Project Planning
- Budget Administration
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Performance evaluations
- Operations Leadership Across Units
- Expertise in Construction Regulations
- Change Management Operations
- Contract and vendor management
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute.
- diploma information Technology
- Contract and Procurement (SAP ERP)
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Office
- Professional Engineer License (PE) - Pakistan Engineering Council
Languages
English
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Urdu
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Elementary
A2
Software
MS office
Auto CAD
MS Project
PRIMEVERA
GOOGLE APPLICATION
SAP ERP
Timeline
Director Projects
WATER & Power Development Authority
09.2022 - Current
Project Director
SCARP's Monitoring Organization
03.2019 - 08.2022
Deputy Course Director
WAPDA Engineering Academy
01.2017 - 02.2019
Senior Procurement & Contracts Engineer
ALFANAR AT&C Construction Company
01.2013 - 12.2016
Construction Manager
NESPAK CONSULTANTS
01.2010 - 12.2012
Site Manager
Zelan Berhad EPC CONTRACTOR
01.2006 - 12.2009
Project Engineer
NDC CONSULTANTS
11.1999 - 12.2005
Master of Arts - Economics
University of Sindh
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
NED Univesity of Engineering & Technology
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