Syed Rizwan Saleem
Muzaffarabad AJK
Summary
Licensed Structural Engineer with 16 years of experience in structural design and infrastructure development for buildings, bridges, and hydropower projects. Expertise in delivering compliant design solutions per ACI, AASHTO, Eurocode, and BCP-2021 standards. Skilled in performance-based design, seismic analysis, and utilizing BIM platforms such as Revit and Tekla. Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage structural projects from concept to construction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Physical Planning & Housing
Communication & Works Central Design Office – Muzaffarabad
Muzaffarabad AJK, Pakistan
07.2017 - Current
- Provided strategic leadership to the structural design division, overseeing a multidisciplinary team of engineers, CAD technicians, and BIM modelers.
- Led project planning, workload allocation, design review meetings, and resource optimization across hundreds of simultaneous development projects.
- Represented the department in high-level coordination with government planning bodies, development authorities, and regulatory agencies.
- Directed structural design and technical vetting of over 350 buildings and more than 10 bridges annually under public sector and ADP schemes.
- Led seismic analysis, structural system selection, and design optimization for high-rise and critical structures using ETABS, MIDAS, and SAFE.
- Developed full design calculation reports, reinforcement details, and shop drawings for educational institutions, hospitals, office buildings, and multi-span bridges.
- Reviewed structural submissions from consultants, ensuring compliance with ACI 318, Eurocode, and BCP-2021.
- Supervised BIM integration, clash detection, and coordination with architectural and MEP disciplines using Revit and Tekla.
- Coordinated site-specific geotechnical inputs and applied appropriate foundation design (piles, raft, or isolated) in collaboration with soil labs.
- Issued structural feasibility reports, BOQs, cost estimates, PC-I/II, and technical documentation for approval from planning bodies.
Dy.Director
Communication & Works Central Design Office – Muzaffarabad
Muzaffarabad AJK, Pakistan
07.2014 - 06.2017
- Managed design teams for the preparation, coordination, and delivery of multiple structural projects, ensuring alignment with project timelines and client specifications.
- Prepared project documentation, including PC-I, PC-II, bidding documents, and design vetting records for government and donor-funded infrastructure projects.
- Prepared project management documentation, including design schedules, technical reports, review logs, and progress updates.
- Delivered structural design of over 300 buildings and more than 7 bridge projects annually, using analysis tools like SAP2000, MIDAS Civil, and SAFE.
- Prepared detailed load calculations, structural framing layouts, and section cuts for RCC frame and wall systems.
- Reviewed shop drawings, and conducted independent structural analysis on consultant submissions.
- Led the technical vetting of design packages, and evaluated consultants’ compliance with local and international standards.
Assistant Engineer
Communication & Works Central Design Office – Muzaffarabad
Muzaffarabad AJK, Pakistan
06.2009 - 06.2014
- Supported engineering teams in project planning and execution.
- Assisted in the preparation of technical documentation and reports.
- Performed structural design and produced technical drawings for buildings and bridges under Annual Development Programs, ensuring compliance with relevant design codes.
- Performed linear and non-linear analysis for buildings, bridge decks, piers, and superstructure and substructure elements.
- Coordinated structural detailing, drawing review, and quantity estimation.
Site Engineer
USAID / CDM Smith – Azad Kashmir
Islamabad, Pakistan
04.2007 - 05.2009
- Oversaw construction projects to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated site activities among various contractors and subcontractors.
- Managed project schedules to align with USAID's operational requirements.
- Conducted site inspections to identify and resolve engineering issues.
- Developed technical reports detailing project progress and challenges faced.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to facilitate effective communication on-site.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high construction standards.
- Supervised site construction activities per structural drawings.
- Verified compliance of reinforcement, formwork, and concrete with approved designs.
- Participated in field verification and resolution of design discrepancies.
- Preparation of site reports, progress reports, and managing check requests, as well as information requests from the contractor.
- Review material submittals from the constructor.
- Quality Control and Quality Assurance.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were strictly adhered to during on-site operations.
- Maintained accurate records of construction activities for legal compliance and reporting purposes.
Education
Master of Science - Structure Engineering
NUST-Islamabad
H-12 Islamabad03-2014
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
NUST-Islamabad
Islamabad03-2007
Skills
- Managerial skills
- Team leadership
- Project planning
- Strategic oversight
- Resource management
- Site supervision
- Construction oversight
- Structural design (RCC, steel, prestressed)
- Seismic analysis and performance-based design
- Finite element analysis (FEM)
- Foundation systems (raft, piles, combined, isolated)
- Retaining structures (cantilever, counterfort, RCC walls)
- Software proficiency (ETABS, SAFE, MIDAS Civil/Gen, STAAD Pro, Revit, Tekla Structures, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Sap2000, CSI-Bridge)
- Load combination development
- Code compliance
- Structural detailing and shop drawings
- BIM coordination and clash resolution
- Knowledge of codes (ACI, AASHTO LRFD, ASCE 7-16, Eurocode)
Affiliations
- Sports, gym
- Reading books
- Social media
- Technology
Accomplishments
- Diploma in Construction Engineering and Management.
- 6 Month Course on Contract Management with FIDIC.
Certification
- Professional Engineer – Pakistan Engineering Council (Civil/26831)
- Member – American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- NUST Alumni Network
Languages
Urdu
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director Physical Planning & Housing
Communication & Works Central Design Office – Muzaffarabad
07.2017 - Current
Dy.Director
Communication & Works Central Design Office – Muzaffarabad
07.2014 - 06.2017
Assistant Engineer
Communication & Works Central Design Office – Muzaffarabad
06.2009 - 06.2014
Site Engineer
USAID / CDM Smith – Azad Kashmir
04.2007 - 05.2009
Master of Science - Structure Engineering
NUST-Islamabad
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
NUST-Islamabad
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