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Waqas Ahmad

Karratha,WA

Summary

Versatile Project Engineer offers quality assurance, root cause analysis and assisting project management expertise coupled with outstanding multitasking and communication abilities. Polished in observing and monitoring project milestones and interacting with clients to interpret needs. Sound knowledge of design and visualization software.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Engineer

Corps Earthmoving
Karratha, WA
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Developed project plans, budgets and timelines to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Assigned tasks to personnel based on their skill sets and monitored progress to ensure timely completion.
  • Managed resources such as equipment, materials, personnel and subcontractors to achieve project goals.
  • Conducted risk assessments and created mitigation strategies for potential risks associated with projects.
  • Provided technical advice and guidance on design concepts and construction methods.
  • Resolved conflicts between vendors, contractors, internal staff or other stakeholders related to project objectives.
  • Prepared change orders when required due to unforeseen circumstances or additional scope changes requested by client.
  • Ensured all necessary permits were obtained prior to commencement of any works on site.
  • Conducted regular inspections at job sites in order to monitor safety protocols being followed by contractors.
  • Analyzed test results from soil samples taken during excavation activities for conformance with local building codes.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors in order obtain best pricing while maintaining quality standards.
  • Maintained accurate records of all expenses incurred during the course of a given project.
  • Documented lessons learned from completed projects which could be used in future endeavors.
  • Interacted with clients to interpret needs and requirements.
  • Maintained detailed knowledge of internal specifications and design standards as well as applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Prepared estimates and budgets.

Project Engineer

KW Civil & Construction
Karratha, WA
04.2022 - 09.2023
  • Maintained detailed knowledge of internal specifications and design standards as well as applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Prepared cost analyses, tracked change orders and managed schedules to improve project performance.
  • Quotation evaluation for subcontractors.
  • Maintained accurate records of all expenses incurred during the course of a given project.
  • Modified and approved technical documentation according to customer specifications.
  • Provided technical advice and guidance on design concepts and construction methods.
  • Conducted regular inspections at job sites in order to monitor quality protocols being followed by contractors & crew members.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement in the delivery of projects.
  • Interacted with clients to interpret needs and requirements.
  • Verified compliance with applicable regulations throughout each phase of the project life cycle.
  • Prioritized and delegated daily tasks for engineering project team members.
  • Reviewed blueprints, drawings and specifications for accuracy and completeness prior to construction commencement.
  • Analyzed test results from soil samples taken during excavation activities for conformance with local building codes.
  • Supervised installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Avoided data loss by creating back-ups of programs.
  • Created accurate project specifications, documenting in technical manuals.
  • Created ITP for QA/QC check of deliverables.
  • Compiled MDR at the end of project for handing out as milestone documentation.
  • Issued & clarified RFI/TQ's for the project specifics & also tracked the information via TQ register for future reference.
  • Conducted material-takeoff, procured items and track them for the on-time project delivery.

Internship Student

IK Associates
Karachi, Sindh
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • Performed duties through online medium at the position of intern
  • Ability to read & interpret the Civil/Architectural drawings.
  • Measure take-offs and establish BOQ's
  • Conducted meetings with the respected site members, mitigate the obstacles in the operation works.
  • Worked well in team environment as well as independently.
  • Drawn AutoCAD drawings to have a step by step vision for respective tasks to be completed.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - CIVIL

Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC
12.2021

Skills

  • Progress Documentation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Material Logistics
  • Purchasing and Procurement
  • Specification Review
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Team Collaboration
  • Document Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Apps
  • Project Plan 365
  • Technical Analysis
  • Creation of ITP & MDR as handover documentation
  • Estimating and Bidding

Hobbies

  • Playing Cricket
  • Watching historic documentaries

Timeline

Project Engineer

Corps Earthmoving
09.2023 - 03.2024

Project Engineer

KW Civil & Construction
04.2022 - 09.2023

Internship Student

IK Associates
11.2020 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Engineering - CIVIL

Swinburne University of Technology
Waqas Ahmad