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Muhammad Fawad

Tamworth,NSW

Summary

Insurance Estimator and Assessor with expertise in managing building claims for losses up to $350K. Proficient in conducting thorough virtual and onsite assessments, producing detailed causation reports, and formulating effective repair strategies. Experienced in preparing precise scopes of work while ensuring compliance with NCC, WHS standards, and insurance policies. Demonstrated success in collaborating with contractors and stakeholders to deliver timely and cost-effective repair solutions while maintaining quality assurance and safety standards.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Assesor / Estimator

Bay Building Services
01.2024 - Current
  • Conducted virtual and onsite assessments for medium to major loss claims valued up to $350K.
  • Created detailed causation reports with recommended repair methodologies.
  • Ensured compliance with NCC, WHS standards, and building regulations for public safety.
  • Prepared accurate scopes of work aligned with insurance policy coverage and agreed panel rates.
  • Coordinated with contractors, engineers, and stakeholders for timely, safe repairs.
  • Reviewed contractor quotes for adherence to insurer cost control policies and legislation.
  • Maintained knowledge of Product Disclosure Statements (PDS) for informed coverage decisions.
  • Managed claims documentation and reporting to meet strict SLA and KPI requirements.

Graduate Engineer/Asset Engineer

Murrumbidgee Irrigation
04.2022 - 12.2023


  • Development of project construction programs on MS project
  • Develop and review ITPs for earthworks, sheet piling, concrete works etc.
  • Budget development, cost control and forecasting
  • Quantity take-offs, pricing and tender reviews
  • Development of 3 weekly lookahead plans
  • Identification and initiation of early and critical procurement items
  • Design reviews and design conflict resolution
  • Sub contractor management
  • Work pack development for on site execution of design
  • Preparation of permits, Task risk assessment, Safe work method statement etc.
  • Site construction planning and Management
  • Variation/additional work costing
  • Site inspection and safety compliance audits
  • Project close outs
  • preparation of Completion Management plan
  • Development of Asset proving period Management plan
  • Defects and NCRs close-out management
  • Coordinating commissioning activities
  • Development of scope statement of works and tender documentation
  • Preparation of risk register, lesson learned register and executive completion reports
  • Project performance reviews using scope, schedule and cost baselines

Estimator

Claim Central Group
09.2019 - 05.2020

Claim Central Group specialize in providing high quality construction and project management services for residential and commercial projects including insurance builds.

  • Conducted onsite assessments of insured properties to determine damage Identified difference between insurance related damage and maintenance
  • Created detailed assessment reports, scopes of works and quotes on covered damage
  • Provided repair and technical advice on claims as required
  • Worked closely with the repair co-ordination team
  • Engaged, coordinated and managed trades for completion of repairs
  • Dispute/issue resolution as required
  • Ensured all work conforms to legislative and contractual OH&S requirements
  • Communicated and managed emails through Outlook
  • Used company management and estimation software

CIVIL WORKS ENGINEER/COORDINATOR

Huawei Technologies
11.2017 - 10.2018

Huawei is a global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. In Pakistan, in addition to other services, Huawei is working with a number of industry partners on development of telecommunication infrastructure.

  • Planning & management of civil engineering activities on site involving civil quality inspections, ensuring of work in compliance to technical engineering designs and specifications.
  • Providing technical information to staff including site supervisors, building surveyors, subcontractors, suppliers and liaising with civil design consultants to ensure project(s) are implemented as per design.
    Scheduling scope of work and developing cost effective methodologies to engineering problems.
  • Preparation of site reports and administrating subcontractor’s progress claims and monitoring the cost of project.
  • Coordination and administration of site construction activities and reporting to senior project engineers & managers.
  • Procurement of construction machinery & material and assisting in the preparation of site construction budgets and tracking reports.

Trainee Engineer Civil July 2017- Nov 2017

  • Selection and procurement of civil works contractors by following the procedures and requirements of procurement stage.
  • Analysing the engineering designs for the foundation of the telecommunication towers.
  • Checking and approving the onsite layout of the proposed work done by the surveyors.
  • Monitoring and reporting of the construction work progress
  • Undertaking site inspections and audits for checking the quality of work.
  • Escalating any issues relating to landowners and access.

Education

Diploma of Project Management -

ALBRIGHT INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS AND LANGUAGE
2021

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY
Pakistan
2017

Skills

Project planning and scheduling

  • Individual presentation skills
  • Commercial and residential construction
  • Tender and quotation management
  • Quantity estimation and take-offs
  • Project coordination and administration
  • Document control and management
  • Civil drafting expertise
  • Earthwork and concrete knowledge
  • Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Advanced AutoCAD proficiency
  • Microsoft Project and Bluebeam expertise
  • Insurance knowledge in construction
  • Cost estimation strategies
  • Regulatory compliance in construction
  • Estimating software proficiency
  • Bid procurement and management
  • Project estimation and bidding processes
  • Written communication skills
  • Technical reading proficiency

Recognitions

  • Completed the course and achieved merit based scholarships every year.
  • Worked on Bagasse Ash and Marble Waste in Concrete to evaluate the structural characteristics of green concrete.

Timeline

Assesor / Estimator

Bay Building Services
01.2024 - Current

Graduate Engineer/Asset Engineer

Murrumbidgee Irrigation
04.2022 - 12.2023

Estimator

Claim Central Group
09.2019 - 05.2020

CIVIL WORKS ENGINEER/COORDINATOR

Huawei Technologies
11.2017 - 10.2018

Diploma of Project Management -

ALBRIGHT INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS AND LANGUAGE

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY
Muhammad Fawad