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Raja Soban Gulzar

Raja Soban Gulzar

Muzaffarabad

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 01/16/01
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Pakistani

Summary

Civil Engineer with over 5 years of experience in infrastructure project management, procurement, and contract administration. Proven track record in reducing costs by 20%, improving delivery times, and ensuring project compliance and successful completion. Skilled in e-procurement, bid preparation, and contract administration according to FIDIC standards. Seeking to leverage expertise in a challenging role within the construction industry in the UK.

Overview

1
1
years of professional experience
9
9
Certification

Work History

Civil Engineer

National Highway Authority
10.2023 - Current
  • Led e-procurement for projects worth £276 million (50 billion PKR) with Procurement Director, ensuring compliance with PPRA and PEC standards.
  • Evaluated nine projects with supervisor, pre-qualifying 49 of 93 applicants, enhancing bid quality and competitiveness.
  • Prepared detailed bid documents for nine projects worth approximately £276 million, facilitating efficient bidding processes.
  • Organized bid opening meetings and evaluated financial bids, ensuring fair contractor selection.
  • Managed contract documents per FIDIC standards, maintaining project integrity from start to finish.
  • Identified and mitigated procurement and contract risks, preventing delays and reducing costs by 15%.
  • Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers, achieving a 20% cost reduction and enhanced procurement efficiency.
  • Successfully managed bids for state-owned projects worth £182 million (33 billion PKR).
  • Responded to financial audits with comprehensive documentation, ensuring accountability and regulatory compliance.

Intern Trainee

Earth Services
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • Applied theoretical and practical knowledge in geotechnical testing of High-rise building.
  • Completed geotechnical report writing projects using data analysis and field studies.
  • Streamlined administrative tasks, improving workflow efficiency by 20%.
  • Fostered positive relationships with staff and management, enhancing team productivity.
  • Conducted needs analysis, leading to a 15% increase in operational efficiency.

Education

Bachelors of Civil Engineering -

National University of Sciences And Technology
Islamabad
08.2023

Skills

  • Construction management
  • Project Management
  • Global Procurement
  • Procurement processes
  • Price Negotiation
  • Contract drafting
  • Risk evaluation
  • Scheduling Coordination
  • Project Coordination
  • Environmental Planning
  • Transportation Planning
  • MS Office

Languages

Urdu
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Civil Engineer

National Highway Authority
10.2023 - Current

Intern Trainee

Earth Services
06.2019 - 06.2020

Bachelors of Civil Engineering -

National University of Sciences And Technology

Construction Management Specialization: Columbia University, April 2024

  • Includes Project Management, Scheduling, Cost Estimating and Control, Finance, and The Construction Industry: The Way Forward
  • Construction Finance: Columbia University, April 2024Verify Certificate
  • Construction Project Management: , Columbia University, January 2024
  • Construction Scheduling: Columbia University, February 2024
  • Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control: Columbia University, March 2024
  • The Construction Industry: The Way Forward: Columbia University, April 2024
  • Construction Industry: Going Digital in the Field: LinkedIn, April 2024
  • Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, February 2024
  • Management of Urban Infrastructures – Part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, May 2024

Certification

Construction Management Specialization: Columbia University, April 2024

  • Includes Project Management, Scheduling, Cost Estimating and Control, Finance, and The Construction Industry: The Way Forward
  • Construction Finance: Columbia University, April 2024Verify Certificate
  • Construction Project Management: , Columbia University, January 2024
  • Construction Scheduling: Columbia University, February 2024
  • Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control: Columbia University, March 2024
  • The Construction Industry: The Way Forward: Columbia University, April 2024
  • Construction Industry: Going Digital in the Field: LinkedIn, April 2024
  • Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, February 2024
  • Management of Urban Infrastructures – Part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, May 2024

Affiliations

  • Registered Engineer - PEC
  • American Society of Civil Engineer-ASCE
Raja Soban Gulzar