WAQAS SIDDIQ KHAN

Curriculum Vitae

PROJECT MANAGEMENT | CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT

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WAQAS SIDDIQ KHAN

CPCM | PMP| CIPM | CICCM | CISM | CPPM

Mobile:+ (971)50 311 2795; Email:waqa30@hotmail.com; Skype:Waqa30

PROJECT MANAGEMENT| COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS

CAREER SUMMARY

A self-motivated, optimistic and result-driven Mechnical Engineer with over 15 years of exposure in the manufacturing
/construction industry across middle-east, gaining rich experience of complete Project Management, Procurement,
Commercial Management entailing Contracts Administration, Tendering and Estimation, Project Planning etc. within
Oil & Gas.

Demonstrated ability to wrap up projects within cost, quality and timeline targets, with overall administration and
management of resources & construction activities in close coordination with construction team, client, consultant,
vendors and subcontractors. Hands on experience in projects ranging from Oil & Gas, Airport Hangars and EPC
Packages.

Vital role in defining requirements and plan project lifecycle deployment through coordination of project kickoff;
defines resources and schedule for project/program implementation. Extensive industry knowledge with keen client
focused approach that fosters trust and allegiance; highly trustworthy, ethical and discreet.

Skilled in maintaining a strategic, competitive edge by providing strong, positive leadership and driving excellent
performance in the teams, projects and services in order to maximize the business value to the organization.
Capability in project coordination in challenging work environments handling projects in excess of 100 Million USD.

Excellent leadership, negotiation, oral/written communication, interpersonal, intuitive, and analysis skills; thrives in
both independent and collaborative work environments. Excels in building team, coaching & mentoring, handling
performance improvements and undertaking Business & Feedback Review.
Added Expertise:
Project
Management
/ Key
Technical
Direction

Procurement
& Contracts
Management
/ Contract
Negotiations

Engineering
Design /
Resources
Management

Cost
Calculations
& Budget
Management

Project Cost
Estimation /
Financial &
Technical
Analysis

Leadership &
Team
Management
/ Mentoring

CAREER HISTORY
-Tiger Steel Engineering Sharjah, UAE
Senior Projects Manager(May 2012 to Date)
-Unger Steel Middle East Sharjah, UAE
Projects Manager (September 2011 May 2012)
-Amana Steel Building & Contracting Co, Dubai, UAE
Sr. Project Engineer/Construction Manager (Jun 2008 August 2011)
-Engineering Industrial Products, Sharjah, UAE
Senior Project Engineer/Projects Manager (Nov 2011- Feb 2013)

PROJECT & CONSTRUCTION EXPERTISE

Aluminum Smelter Plants Construction

Building Envelopes Architectural faade/Cladding Finishes

Airport Constructions projects

Plant Piping & Oil Storage Tanks

Steel Structure Buildings, Design Coordination

Mechanical equipment Installations

Fabrication & Installation Specialist

International & Local Procurement

DOMAIN SKILLS

Lead multi-disciplinary teams and plan, schedule, monitor & control all construction project activities fulfilling client
requirements of delivery, time, cost & quality.

Plan and control project from commencement till completion while working hard to meet project success criteria,
namely positively meeting the budget, quality & time parameters.

Define scope of the project and develop project specific strategic plans, network of work with optimal sequencing of
activities/events for on time within budget delivery.

Interface with all stakeholders project consultants, subcontractors, project engineers, government entities and
utility service providers to resolve issues and maintain project on track.

Prepare procurement and construction schedule, and follow up finalization of subcontracts ahead of construction kick
off and brief subcontractors on the deliverable and schedule.

Coordinate, distribute and control Equipment & Tools, Manpower and Plant Materials with all department head for
smooth and efficient running of the project.

Plan work, delegate assignments, set up work schedules, to achieve optimal use of resources. Inspected project
execution & ensured conformance to project quality standards and specifications.

Conduct daily/weekly meeting with construction team and chalk out corrective plans to catch up with schedule.
Interface with client regarding technical and commercial matters.

Establish and maintain cost breakdown structure for budgets and other parameters for complete project scope based
upon approved estimate.

Prepare project cost estimation and Cash Flow of the project, Prepare cost to complete as per actuals and suggest
potential areas of cost saving.

Assist in FIDIC Contracts management in developing & recommending appropriate contracting strategies for taking
appropriate steps in finalizing deals.

Conduct contractual & commercial evaluation of bids, with commercial tender tabulation, pricing and finalize terms &
conditions of the contract. Check invoice and valuate them for verification.

Verify all contract documents bid documents, letters of intent, contracts & subcontracts with client, consultant &
suppliers for accuracy & completeness.

Manage material sourcing including obtaining quotes & negotiating with vendors to obtain best value for spend at
right price & quality and approve material samples submitted by suppliers.

Monitor & control all project activities ensuring achievement of project objectives budgeted costs, standards, quality
& on time delivery in collaboration with client, consultant and subcontractors.

Ensure optimum utilization of resources & maximization of productivity in line with quality to improve project margins
and enhance bottom line revenue.

Support preparation of Subcontract Agreement, prepare estimates for change order for additional work, and manage
contractor claims.

Provide guidelines & assistance for preparation of different types of statistical data for comparison of projection
/planned vs. actual in terms of cost and schedule.

Forecast, plan, & allocate resources as well as identify & implement cost control steps. Conduct monthly progress
meetings at site, attend meetings with client/ consultants, & review work progress.

Monitor & control project progress against baseline schedules & develop recovery schedules to counter delays if any
till project close out.

Maintain & update all kinds of records for delays & changes in scope or variations and execute changes in contracts to
prepare variation claims & time extensions.

Contribute to continual improvements in project management practices by adopting international best practices and
accounting for changes in international standards and the business environment.

Manage team performance by creating performance development & employee development plans, establishment of
a dynamic work environment to enhance employee potential & productivity, performance appraisals and mitigation of
human constraints.

PRECEDING ASSIGNMENTS
-Arabian International Co., Abu Dhabi, UAE
Senior Project Engineer-Steel Structure (Jan 2005 Feb 2007)
-Descon Engineering Ltd., Abu Dhabi, UAE
Planning/Coordination Engineer EPC Works/ Material Controller (Sep 2002 Jan 2005)

KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Distinguished efforts in savingUSD 100,000 inRealignment of Crane beams project in Cast House 4 at EMAL
Specialized Project. Project Value was 169,000 USD.
Significantly contributed in the company making a profit of AED 20 Million Dirhams more than target on "Emirates,
4nos. Light Maintenance Hangars at Dubai International Air Port - Dubai" Total value of Project - 90Million AED.
Instrumental in getting approval on 10Million AED variations orders for above project, which was documented in well
during course of Project.
Displayed exemplary project management skills by single handily spearheading project of 17,000 Tons of Steel
Structure independently.
Played a stellar role in completing our scope of work on Emirates Light Maintenance Hangar airport project, 1 month
ahead of schedule as per end user requirement.
Recognized for consistent accomplishment of targets and maximizing client satisfaction through prompt resolution
of issues. SNC Lavlain& EMAL appreciated efforts for Emirates Aluminum Project Successful completion. Letter of
Appreciation was issued by SNC Lavlain.

NOTEWORTHY PROJECTS
Emirates, 4nos. Light Maintenance Hangars @ Dubai International Air Port - Dubai
Client: National Wheel J & P / Emirates Airlines, ADPI - Consultants
EMAL Smelter Complex Phase-2 Anode Baking Furnace-3 @ Taweela Abu Dhabi
Client: SNC Lavalin /EMAL Emirates Aluminum
MC-12Development of Muscat International &Salalah Airport Projects @ Oman
Client: J & P / Ministry of Transport Oman, Ghaffari Associates Consultants, PMC ADPI
Realignment of Crane beams in Cast House 4 @ EMAL Specialized Project.
Client: SNC Lavalin /EMAL Emirates Aluminum
Yacht Repair Facility for Dubai Maritime City Port Rashid Dubai
Client: Dubai Maritime City/Nakheel
EMAL Smelter Complex Phase-1 5.4KM Offshore / Onshore Conveyor systems, Port & Material Handing @ Taweela
Abu Dhabi
Client: SNC Lavalin /EMAL Emirates Aluminum
EMAL Smelter Complex Phase-1 Carbon Crushing Area, Port & Material Handing @ Taweela Abu Dhabi
Client: SNC Lavalin /EMAL Emirates Aluminum
EMAL Smelter Complex Phase-1 Cast House @ Taweela Abu Dhabi
Client: SNC Lavalin /EMAL Emirates Aluminum
Motor World Abu Dhabi Development (Phase 1) for Aldar Properties at Sweihan (14 Buildings)
Client: Aldar Properties / Consultant - RMJM / AECOM
Abu Dhabi Air Base, C17 Aircraft Maintenance Hangars and Associate Buildings Abu Dhabi
Client: CMW / Consultant DorschGruppe

CTJV - Qatar Gas 1, 2, 3 & 4 Projects Ras Laffan Qatar. Project In-charge for 17,000 Tons of Steel Structure Design,
Procurement, Fabrication and Delivery
Qatar Petroleum Rag and Flare Mitigation Project Petrofac International -Um Saeed Qatar
BAB Field Production Facilities BAB Expansion Project (Habshan)
Client: JGC Japan / ADCO Abu Dhabi
Would be pleased to provide the complete list of projects when requested

EDUCATION

M.Sc. Strategic Project Management, HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY - United Kingdom

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineer, University of Engineering & Technology Lahore, Pakistan

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS& TRAININGS

CPCM-Certified Professional Contracts Manager Course NCMA, National Contract Management Association,
Member no.703706 June-2014

PMP-Project Management Professional (PMP) Course & PMI Member no.1140943

CIPM- Certified International Project Manager from American Academy of Project Management, USA. June-2014

CICCM-Certified International Commercial Contracts Manager awarded by IPSCMI International Purchasing and
Supply chain Management Institute, USA. Dec 2014

CISM Certified International Sourcing Manager awarded by IPSCMI International Purchasing and Supply chain
Management Institute, USA. - Jan-2014

CPP-Certified Purchasing Professional awarded by APS, USAAmerican Purchasing Society. Jan-2014

CPPM-Certified Purchasing Professional Manager awarded by APS, USAAmerican Purchasing Society. Jan-2014

US Green Building LEED AP (BD+C) Course, American University of Sharjah. - 2008

Total Quality Management, Procedures & Documentation in ISO 9000:2000, Decision Making & Problem Solving 2002

ISO Certified Internal Auditor(SGS/SSCE/IQMSA/507054/P/14269) -2005

Well Trained in Construction Management & Technology & Effective Cost Control for Projects by DESCON
Engineering limited (EPC Contractor, Oil & Gas). 2002

IT SKILLS
Windows, MS Office 2014(Word, Excel, Power point); E-mails & Internet Surfing
Programming using C++ , P-3/P6 Primavera Project Planner & MS Project; TEKLA Structures ver.21 (Trained by Tekla)
AutoCAD; Paint life 3D (3D Studio Max, Adobe Premier) for 3D modeling

PERSONALDETAILS

Date of birth:2nd December 1978

Languages:English, Urdu, Punjabi and Basic Arabic

Nationality:Pakistani

Marital Status: Married

Driving License: Valid UAE