Umer Maqsood
Flinders park,South Australia
Summary
Results-driven Contracts Engineer with nearly 4 years managing multi-purpose civil engineering projects, focusing on water infrastructure. Expertise in contract execution, cost estimation, scheduling, and risk assessment. Directly supervised on-site operations and evaluated financial claims, ensuring compliance and successful project delivery.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Civil engineer/ planning engineer
Quantum Developers Group PVT Ltd
South Adelaide
2025.09 - Current
- Delivered 3+ residential subdivision projects (combined value $25M) South Adelaide, including earthworks, drainage, sewer, water reticulation, and pavement works, achieving 95% milestone adherence.
- Executed storm water drainage (up to 1.5 km pipelines), sewer networks, water mains, and road pavements, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, and council standards.
- Coordinating 8-12 subcontractors and suppliers across multiple work fronts, improving workflow sequencing and reducing project delays by 15% through effective site planning and communication.
- Interpreting and implementing with SA water teams in multiple projects using IFC drawings, service layouts, and design specifications, minimizing construction errors and reducing rework.
- Monitored daily progress, productivity, and quality performance, enhancing site productivity through proactive supervision and issue resolution.
- Applying Critical Path Method (CPM) to track key construction activities and identify schedule risks, helping maintain on-time completion of critical stages.
- Conducting risk assessments using risk matrix techniques, identifying high-risk activities and implementing mitigation measures, reducing safety and operational risks by 20%.
- Utilizing Fishbone (Ishikawa) analysis to investigate root causes of delays and quality issues, leading to improved processes and reduction in recurring defects.
- Ensuring all works are delivered in line with WHS regulations and safety management systems, contributing to zero lost-time injuries (LTI) on assigned projects.
- Liaised with project managers, consultants, and subcontractors to resolve RFIs and technical issues promptly, improving decision turnaround time.
- Maintaining accurate site documentation (ITPs, daily reports, checklists), ensuring audit readiness and full traceability of construction activities.
CIVIL SITE ENGINEER / PROJECT ENGINEER
Brisk Internationals Pvt limited
2020.10 - 2023.07
- Handled Project worth of more than $2 Billion. Managed 4 out of 4 LOTS of a significant water supply Project as the Contracts Engineer within the contracting firm within two major city of province Punjab.
- Supervised 136 scattered sites, leading a team of 5 supervisors managing 6 sites each, ensuring detailed feedback on site work was collected and addressed.
- Led the O&M (operation and maintenance) of 136 water filtration plants. Ensured proper documentation of water consumption and running hours of Reverse Osmosis plants.
- Membranes and plants to be serviced and cleaned as per the manuals, properly documenting it for the interim payment certificates.
- Daily updates site from more than 20 sites and sharing of work progress report with the stakeholders. Ensuring daily work spans are managed with the planning of the projects.
- As a project engineer assured the logistics of construction and other materials at the site on time and within budget constraints ensuring route optimization done by the logistic team.
- Managing and coordinating with planning and execution team to ensure every activity on site is done on time as per the planning. Ensuring it by creating my own project plan on project plan 365.
- Collaborated with resident engineers and assistant resident engineers to prepare accurate records related to payments. Verified that the site engineer submitted check requests for every task.
- Conducted meticulous measurements for Interim Payment Certificates, coordinating technical evaluations across disciplines for proposal assessment.
- Conducted meetings with consultants to select non-scheduled items for the project, focusing on electrical, plumbing, and mechanical requirements.
- Demonstrated robust financial management skills, consistently reducing costs and meeting budgetary constraints without compromising project objectives.
- Developed a comprehensive construction plan outlining the sequencing of every activity in accordance with the site engineer for every site individually.
- Oversaw the installation of formwork systems, considering the concrete water pipes geometry and concrete pouring requirements.
- Assisted the Commercial Team in managing upstream and downstream claims, showcasing a deep understanding.
- Conducted regular inspections of formwork for water bores up to 300 feet in the ground, reinforcement, and concrete placement to identify and address any deviations from the design.
- Evaluated and selected appropriate concrete pumping techniques based on the bore well dimensions and accessibility.
- Supervised and managed the installation and transportation of Reverse osmosis plants from the yards toward sites.
- Supervised the installation team with plumbing connections and ground measurements in accordance with site engineers as per site.
- Facilitated communication among engineers, employers, sub-contractors, and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clarity on project objectives.
- Using Risk matrix Conducted commercial evaluations of Sub-Contractors' quotations and managed risks associated with contracts.
- Employed keen attention to detail in monitoring construction progress, ensuring alignment with the project schedule, and providing regular reports.
- Negotiated pricing, terms, conditions, and relevant aspects of agreements with Clients, Consultants, JV Partners, and Subcontractors.
- Interpreted complex designs for practical implementation on the project, ensuring seamless integration with construction processes and project specifications.
- Managed slope stabilization sites, leading a team of Site Engineers, Supervisors, and experienced ground workers.
- Reviewed inspection plans, checklists, and as-built drawings to confirm compliance with project scope.
- Ensured completion of works in line with specified drawings and safety standards.
- Led Project quality coordination activities to prevent construction-related legacy quality issues.
- Conducted and witnessed all Project Quality Audits, meticulously maintaining QA/QC procedures on site to guarantee adherence to project quality standards.
- Managed all communications related to QA and non-conformance with the Contractor.
- Facilitated transparent and efficient information flow, ensuring swift resolution of quality-related issues and maintaining a collaborative working environment.
- Conducted regular site inspections to monitor progress, quality of work, and adherence to engineering standards.
- Ensured and maintained the highest standards of health and safety performance, consistently aligning with project Values.
- Designed site layouts and implemented construction plans for various projects.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to ensure timely completion of project phases.
- Conducted site inspections to monitor compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Prepared progress reports outlining the status of ongoing construction activities.
CIVIL SITE ENGINEER
Shalimar group of companies
2020.07 - 2020.09
- Supervised and coordinated construction activities for the Gulberg Plaza project, ensuring adherence to design plans, specifications, and quality standards.
- Supervised site activities from foundation to completion, including RCC steel work and trapezoidal beam foundation, ensuring alignment with project specifications.
- Ensured strict adherence to safety protocols, quality control measures, and regulatory compliance throughout all stages of construction framework, concrete pouring, watering etc for the Gulberg Plaza.
- Provided technical expertise in steel works and RCC pouring protocols, interpreting project drawings, and offering solutions to on-site challenges, ensuring smooth project execution in alignment with design specifications.
- Managed on-site resources including labor, materials, and equipment efficiently to maintain optimal progress in line with project timelines and budget.
- Verified column alignment and coordinates using total station to achieve accurate floor layout.
- Regularly inspected and monitored construction progress, prepared detailed progress reports, and communicated updates to project stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Acted as a liaison between various stakeholders including contractors, engineers, architects, and project management, fostering effective communication and coordination.
- Identified and implemented innovative construction methods and materials to enhance overall project performance and quality for Gulberg Plaza.
- Integrated sustainability practices into construction processes, ensuring environmentally friendly approaches and compliance with green building standards.
- Proactively identified potential risks on-site and implemented measures to mitigate them.
INTERN ENGINEER
Shalimar group of companies
2019.05 - 2019.09
- Provided technical and professional engineering support services in construction and traffic engineering.
- Collaborated with engineers to estimate materials and costs for culvert construction, contributing to accurate budgeting.
- Monitored project activities and verified team adherence to the project budget and business standards.
- Developed Bar Bending Schedule and estimated quantities for construction projects.
- Gained exposure to the construction phase by participating in site visits and inspections.
- Monitored construction activities, documented progress, and supported quality control checks under guidance of experienced professionals.
Education
Master of Engineering Management -
Torrens University Australia
Sydney, NSW, Australia2025-08
BSC. - CIVIL ENGINEERING
THE UNIVERSITY OF FAISALABAD
FAISALABAD2020-06
Skills
- Site Management
- Primavera P6 planning
- Critical path method
- BOQ preparation
- IPC (interim payment certificate)
- Payment Claims
- Variation
- Tendering and bidding
- Contract Management
- Quality Inspection Reports
- Risk Analysis
- Risk Matrix
- Construction Law Compliance
- Bar Bending Schedule
- Structural Load Analysis
- Design interpretation
- Water Treatment Management
- Water testing
- Surveying Techniques
- Fishbone and Ishikawa
- Escalation management
- Professional Relationship Building
- Construction planning
- Risk assessment
- Stakeholder communication
- Cost estimation
- Building code compliance
- Scheduling techniques
Certification
- Resilient Leadership from Harvard Business School.
- First Aid Training from Red Crescent Society.
- White Card
Accomplishments
- Awarded 3rd Position at Industrial Open House for Final Year Project President American Society of Civil Engineers Capital Chapter.
- President CivEng.
- President Soch.
- Civil Engineering Survey Camp.
- Awarded 1st Position at HITEC Olympiad Speech Competition.
- Awarded 3rd Position at Engineer's Voice Debate Competition.
- Awarded 'Best Volunteer' by 'Strive Trust'.
- Awarded 'Most Active Volunteer' by 'Acha Kaam'.
- Commendable Volunteer services for humanity.
Timeline
Civil engineer/ planning engineer
Quantum Developers Group PVT Ltd
2025.09 - Current
CIVIL SITE ENGINEER / PROJECT ENGINEER
Brisk Internationals Pvt limited
2020.10 - 2023.07
CIVIL SITE ENGINEER
Shalimar group of companies
2020.07 - 2020.09
INTERN ENGINEER
Shalimar group of companies
2019.05 - 2019.09
Master of Engineering Management -
Torrens University Australia
BSC. - CIVIL ENGINEERING
THE UNIVERSITY OF FAISALABAD