ZAMMAD B MUQRI
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Reliable Estimator and Project Engineer with five plus years of background in construction industry, having an outstanding time management and prioritization skills. Adept at reading blueprints and coordinating with contractors. Sound knowledge of estimation & costing, engineering & designing, civil works and earthworks. Open to relocate anywhere in Australia.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Estimator
Prestige Civil Group Pty. Ltd.
Bayswater North, VIC
03.2023 - Current
- Managing estimation processes by preparing specialty subcontractor bid packages, material procurement for project management, contract reviews and action list preparation, and using first principles for estimation and costing.
- Formulating estimates and budgets ranging from $200k to $4M.
- Quoted $25 Million worth of civil projects in duration of 1 year, with winning value of $10 Million, which makes 40% of success rate.
- Experience in quoting all Civil related tenders which includes, earthworks, stormwater drainage, demolition, landscaping, concrete & asphalt paving, fencing, road furniture, linemarking, and public lighting
- Mostly dealing with Council and Government tender all over Victoria.
- Assisting in resolving disputes between contractors regarding changes in scope of work or additional costs associated with projects.
- Gathering contractor quotes for careful review to determine best options for each project.
- Using Bluebeam for quantity take-off, MS Excel and Pronomics Expert Estimation Software for estimation and costing.
- Collaborating with subject matter experts from across departments within the organization in order to provide comprehensive answers and responses when requested by clients.
- Collecting data and information from vendors, sub-contractors and teammates to determine exact costs for all aspects of each project.
- Managing handover meeting with the project delivery team after winning of projects, and going through all the details of projects, including project program, staging of works, resource allocation, budget, traffic constraints, plant and equipment hire.
- Preparing and developing construction methodologies, programs and submission documentation
Project Engineer & Estimator
Key Integrated Pty. Ltd.
Altona North, VIC
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Contributed to the continuous improvement of the business by providing advice and recommendations to improve technical solutions
- Interpreted the engineering drawings and specifications for various Fit outs, Refurbishments, Structural Steel works, Interior Architectural works, Full construction, Civil works, and Mass Concrete projects
- Formulated estimates and budgets of both major and minor projects ranging from $50K to $5 Million
- Responsible for searching of new tenders, screening of tender documents and analyzed the eligibility to participate for the tender
- Used both First Principle Estimating for complex and typical projects and Unit Cost Estimating for projects in new areas of Victoria
- Visited sites to supervise and manage day-to-day execution of the entrusted works as per the approved plans
- Prepared cost estimates and submitted tenders to clients and kept track of all the submitted projects and managed any changes or variations of live and tendering projects
- Prepared and presented cost estimates and reports to management team to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, materials, and labor costs
- Dealt with procurement and delivery of various project packages
- Liaised with the Project Management team to ensure budget and time constraints are met
- Collected data and negotiated with vendors, subcontractors to determine exact costs for all aspects for each project
- Gathered contractor quotes for careful review to determine best options for each project
- Regularly reported to Management and keeping clients updated on the project status
- Formulated contingency plans and effectively managed risks that might impact cost and time estimates
- Key clients dealt with: Lendlease Retirement, MCEC, Multiplex Group, RCA Village, AMK Owners Corp., C.H Robinsons
Project Engineer & Estimator
Melbourne Civil Construction (MCC)
Ravenhall, VIC
03.2019 - 01.2022
- Quantity take-off and estimation of all civil construction components including Earthworks, Asphalt, Crushed Rocks, Concrete structures, Pavements, Reinforcement calculations, Formworks, Stormwater works, Piling works and Landscaping works and preparing BOQs
- Sound knowledge of estimating software such as Bluebeam, ProCore, MS Excel and management software like HammerTech
- Prepared, reviewed, and submitted purchase orders and procuring material
- Kept record of latest cost of materials, labours, and subcontractors and used First Principle Estimation to prepare cost estimates
- Took ownership of subcontractors & their accounts, assess subcontractor variations, negotiate, and finalize consultant and supplier progress claims and agree final accounts
- Undertook qualitative and quantitative safety, environmental and quality risk assessments to ensure acceptable quality of structures and finishes
- Supervised on site, assigned tasks and managed labours and materials, and monitoring OH&S practice on site
- Visited sites all over Victoria and recorded information about access, drainage and topography and availability of services
- Analyzed blueprints, read all drawings and other documentation to prepare time, cost and labor estimates
- Analyzed project mandatories, scope and available resources to devise timelines and communicate with client on deliverable deadlines
- Communicated with clients and teammates to gather information regarding project budgets, schedules and objectives and optimize plans
- Report project progress, site issues, and labor status to managers
- Key clients dealt with: 2Construct, Arete Australia, Renascent cons., APM Group, Harris HMC, ADMA Group
Graduate Project Engineer
McConnell Dowell
Hallam, VIC
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Completed comprehensive code compliance evaluations for Railway crossing removal project in Hallam
- Fostered and maintained collaborative professional working relationship with project leadership team and client
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our project
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs
- Utilized mathematical skills and understanding of engineering principles to execute the projects.
Civil Engineer
Fairwood PMC
Mumbai, India
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Supervised project through careful organization and direction of construction and demolition activities
- Advised management regarding structural repairs and design, construction and program modifications
- Managed teams involved in surveying and reported containment volumes to Managers
- Investigated project sites to determine suitability and viability for expansion or repurposing
- Measured load and grade specifications along with concrete stress factors to enable appropriate design conditions
- Conducted comprehensive inspections of precast structures and underground services
- Monitored concrete batching and placement for building structures
- Responded to contractor RFIs for various types of operations.
Education
Diploma in Leadership Management -
Greenwich Management College
09.2021
Master of Project Management -
Central Queensland University
09.2018
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering -
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
08.2014
Skills
- Estimating and Bidding
- Quality Assurance & Control
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Site Inspections & Attention to Details
- Time Management
- Technical Drawings
- Contract Compliance
- Project Management
- Purchasing and Procurement
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Job Material Ordering
- Risk Management
- REVU Bluebeam
- MS Excel - Pro Level
- ProCore
- Buildertrend
- Sub-contractors search engines (ex Yellow Pages & HiPages)
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- CSI Etabs
- HammerTech
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Estimator
Prestige Civil Group Pty. Ltd.
03.2023 - Current
Project Engineer & Estimator
Key Integrated Pty. Ltd.
02.2022 - 12.2022
Project Engineer & Estimator
Melbourne Civil Construction (MCC)
03.2019 - 01.2022
Graduate Project Engineer
McConnell Dowell
09.2018 - 02.2019
Civil Engineer
Fairwood PMC
03.2015 - 03.2016
Diploma in Leadership Management -
Greenwich Management College
Master of Project Management -
Central Queensland University
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering -
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
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