Muhammad Iqbal

About the Candidate

ROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am a Dynamic and results-driven Civil Engineer with 23+ years of leadership experience in delivering large-scaleinfrastructure projects—including highways, bridges, Fly overs, dams, and irrigation systems—on time and within budget.Combines a Master in Construction Engineering and Management with hands-on field expertise to deliver highperformance project execution. I have Proven track record to oversee planning, execution and delivery while ensuringcompliance with quality control and cost eficiency. Adept at guiding multidisciplinary teams, resolving complex challenges,and optimizing project performance. Strong track record in aligning client, contractor, and government agency objectivesthrough efective communication and contract administration.

WORK HISTORY

Principal Engineer/ Resident Engineer Techno Consult International| Karachi, Pakistan

Jul 2023-Current

••Project:59 m high and 1137m long rock filled Embankment dam with central clay core, 5000 acres reservoir area witha gross storage capacity of 0.30 MAF. Irrigation system, Power House 4.3 MW, and Access Roads 15km with TwoPrestressed Bridges over the Spillways estimated at 85 billion PKR. Executed by WAPDA Pakistan.

As Resident Engineer Project ( on-site Custodian), Spearheaded a high-performing team of 30, driving measurableimprovements in productivity and work quality through strategic reorganization, hands-on leadership, and continuousmentorship.

••As the onsite custodian of the project, resolved critical design challenges by eficiently coordinating with the CRE anddesign team, earning formal recognition for outstanding performance.Championed an inclusive and discrimination-free work environment, ensuring equal opportunities while optimizingteam cohesion and output

• Maintained adherence to technical specifications and refined QAQC methodologies.

• Collaborated with key parties to mitigate on-site problems and streamline schedules.

Executive Project Engineer/Chief Resident Engineer Rehman Habib Consultants | Quetta, Pakistan

Oct 2019-May 2023

Delivered large-scale infrastructure under Government-directed initiatives, enhancing regional water resources.

• Directed a large-scale project involving 28 diverse dams with heights from 19m to 30m and lengths ranging from 90m to2632m , including Delay Action, modified homogeneous, and gravity types, spread throughout the province,

• Led management of a consultant team totaling 65 members.

• Revitalized the project quality by 50% through optimized management plans and adhering to QA and QC standards,technical specifications, construction drawings,

• Collaborated with design office to prepare revised drawings of 12 dams, cost analysis-estimation of 28 subprojects,proposed design changes in 6 dams based on actual site geology conditions.

• Resolved site issues through local engagement, leading to the revival of seven abandoned dams.

• Analyzed project scheduling concerns and resolved contract-related discrepancies efectively.• Verified payment certificates of 16 construction firms, finalized 45 variation orders, bills of quantities, checked andapproved shop drawings of spillways and intake towers of 28 subprojects.

• Analyzed submitted schedules of works, streamlined and standardized testing of construction materials, developedweekly and monthly progress reports of 28 dams and drafted 500 formal communications to the contractors.

Senior Project Engineer/Resident Engineer JV-CIV-TECH Associates & EPAC Consultants| South Waziristan , Pakistan

Feb 2016-Feb 2019

• Led construction of embankment irrigation dam with a gross storage capacity of 2040 AF, height of 32m, and length of498m and drinking water supply scheme for 400 houses.

• Enhanced quality of works by 75% through meticulous implementation.

• Oversaw design revisions tailored to site conditions and organizational directives.

• Generated and validated contract change orders for three projects and certifications for eleven IPCs.

• Convinced stakeholders by proposing solutions to overcome challenges.

• Organized and guided the geotechnical drilling of 5 holes and collected the samples in the redesign stage.

• Introduced construction schedule by critical path method in Primavera P6 and persuaded contractor for constructionexecution and procurement of resources to meet the completion duration.Project Engineer/Assistant Resident Engineer EA Consultancy Pvt.Ltd | Peshawar, Pakistan

Aug 2015-Jan 2016

Project: 5 Months Fast Track Project: Construction of 3 Flyovers at Phase III Entry-Jamrud Road Peshawar including HMAsurfacing. estimated at 1.75 billion PKR, executed by Peshawar Development Authority (PDA)

• Managed the supervision and monitoring of reinforcement, RCC concrete and prestressing works (bored cast in situ pilesof 368 Nos and Prestressed box bridges of 197 Nos), construction of 3-Flyovers total length of 1950m including hot mixasphalt surfacing and urban drainage system with total bid value of 1.75 billion PKR.

• Supported technical team of 7 employees in executing quality assurance and control standards.

• Checked and verified bar bending schedule of 197 Prestressed Girders, 368 RCC piles, 45 Pile-Caps, 45 TransomShafts, 45 Transoms, Bridge decks and RCC sewerage conduits,

• Liaised eficiently with contractor for issue resolution.

Construction Manager Shaukat Khan & Company Pvt. Ltd | Tank, Pakistan

Jan 2015-Jul 2015

Project: Gomal Zam Dam Multipurpose Project Irrigation Component GZD-03-F-Irrigation canals, minors, anddistributaries, estimated at 80 million PKR. Water & Power Development Authority, KPK

• Developed and advocated construction plan for 32 km of irrigation canals with appurtenant structures including serviceroads.

• Supervised the operations of 15-member team and machinery crew.

• forecasted, scheduled, and created project plans with established timelines and managed workflow during theconstruction phase using company resources while keeping in view the cost and quality constraints.

Senior Project Engineer/Resident Engineer JV: CIV-TECH Associates & EPAC Consultants| Tank, Pakistan

Jan 2013-Nov 2014 Project:Construction of Sheen Kach Earth Dam-FR TANK with appurtenant structures and Irrigation system, estimated at180 million PKR, executed by FATA Development Authority, KPK

• Oversaw construction of 21m high, 200m long embankment zoned with central clay core for storage capacity up to 2416AF.

• Utilized and guided field staff of 4 members to ensure work at site is in strict compliance with FIDIC, ASTM, ACI, andASHTO standards and project specifications. Tracked and boosted progress, presented proposals to protect the spillwayand access road against damaging efects of flash floods, approved 2 variations in quantities and work schedules.

• Coordinated and communicated with project contractors, spoke to people of local community.

Senior Project Engineer /Resident Engineer M/S NESPAK Pvt.Ltd | South Waziristan,Pakistan

Apr 2010-Dec 2012

Project: USAID-funded, Quick Impact Projects in FATA, Construction & rehabilitation of HMA Roads and structuresestimated at 14 billion PKR. Ececuted by FATA Development Corporation

• Oversaw design and build contracts for USAID-funded Quick Impact Projects in FATA region supervising constructionand rehabilitation of 383 km road network including cross drainage and retaining structures comprising of 722 Nos culvertsand retaining structures.

• Produced new horizontal alignment and profile using Civil 3D and AutoCAD for updated road configurations.

• Collaborated with design teams by ofering insights and practical recommendations for improving structural designs.

Project Engineer /Assistant Resident Engineer M/s ACE (Pvt) Ltd. | Shangla, Pakistan

Jan 2008-Mar 2010

Project: Asian Development Bank Assisted Earthquake Emergency Assistance Project EEAP-Construction &Rehabilitation of Roads in District Battagram, District Shangla & District Kohistan, executed by Work and ServiceDepartment, KPK.

Led a team of 7 members, overseeing construction supervision for the ADB Assisted Earthquake Emergency Assistance Project.

Informed municipal oficials, stakeholders, and the public through detailed reports on environmental impacts of proposedcivil initiatives.

Prepared take-ofs for project costing related to 14 roads in two districts and determined location, type, size and quantity ofcross drainage structures based on hydrology and area geology

Senior Project Engineer/ Resident Engineer M/s ACC & SMEC International Pty Ltd | Zhob, Pakistan

Nov 2006-Dec 2007

Led ADB-assisted ICB-05 Projects in Baluchistan for highway construction spanning 102km and managed construction of177 slab culverts, 68 RCC box culverts and 5 prestressed Brideges.

Site Supervisor/ QC Inspector M/s ACE (Pvt) Ltd. | Zhob, Pakistan

Jan 2005-Oct 2006.

Executed quality inspections during the construction of six bridges and corresponding approach roads with budget of 260million PKR.

Site Civil Engineer M/s AMCO (Pvt) Ltd | Quetta, Pakistan

Feb 2002-Dec 2004

Managed site operations for bridge and road construction for National Highway Authority, with a budget of 60 million PKR.

Trainee Engineer FWO| Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan

Apr 2001-Dec 2001

Worked as trainee on construction project encompassing 124 km highway, bridges and protection features

COMPLISHMENTS

project reporting and documenting.

Project & Construction Management: Primavera P6 | Agile Project Management Contract Administration (FIDIC) |Claims & Dispute ResolutionMultidisciplinary Team Leadership |Stakeholder Management Client & Government Liaison |Negotiation Communication: Written: presentations, e-mailing,drafting business letters to contractors, designers and project directors, keeping project notebooks, givingproposals using MS-office and CADtools, developing inspection checklistsfor supervision purposes, progress reporting.

I am industrious, Resilient, organized, and loyal. Face problems and don’tgive up until the issues are resolved, stay for long in the company, workbeyond my job description, believe inteamwork, disciplined, and followcompany rules and principles.

At 100 dams project, successfully led a 65-member team across 28 sub-projects spanning 44% of the country’s area,improving management systems through accountability, discipline, and staff training. Streamlined material testingprocedures, earning recognition from upper management.

At the Shakai Dam project, I applied expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, and geotechnical engineering to relocate theintake tower to stable shale rock, preventing flood damage. Redesigned spillway alignment using Civil 3D, securingdesigner approval and ensuring structural safety.

As a Key Project Engineer (High-Risk Tribal Areas), I Solely managed technical supervision of USAID-funded road/bridge projects worth 25B+ PKR in high-risk militant zones after other engineers refused and ensured on-time completion,enabling safe access and economic growth for 2M+ residents in tribal regions.. AS Key Project Engineer (High-Risk Tribal Areas) I Solely managed technical supervision of USAID-funded road/ bridgeprojects worth 25B+ PKR in high-risk militant zones after other engineers refused.Ensured on-time completion, enablingsafe access and economic growth for 2M+ residents in tribal regions.

As a Senior Engineer at RHC I resolved stalled design issues for 5 dam sites by collaborating with project directors anddesign teams, enabling work to resume Proposed design modifications for 6 dams based on on-site geology, enhancingstability, safety, and sustainability. Identified seepage risks in embankments and recommended clay core zones toensure impermeability, leading to approved revisions.

As Senior Project Engineer – NESPAK. I applied structural design expertise and proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD & MSExcel to resolve road realignment, drainage, and retaining structure issues. Addressed delays caused by inadequate siteevaluation by providing optimized engineering solutions.

AFFILIATIONS

Member and professional Engineer status in the Pakistan Engineering Council, Reg.No: civil/25814

2006 to current.

Membership of the Institute of Civil Engineers, ICE Membership No: 92731030, London, United Kingdom

SOFTWARS:

AUTOCAD Primavera p6 Autodesk civil 3D MS- office

LANGUAGES

English Upper intermediate (B2)

Pashto Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

CERTIFICATIONS

Autocad SAP 2000.

Basic Planning Engineer Course (Construction Scheduling and Planning)(Planningengineer.net

Work Shop on Contract Management

EarthQuake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA, Pakistan

01 August, 2008)

FIDIC Red Book Construction Contract Management.

REFERENCE

Engr. SHOAIB TAREEN (Project Director at Irrigation Division, Baluchistan.

Phone: +92 333 7815997

Email:shoaibtareen@msn.com

Reference Type: Superior

KHURSHEED ZAMAN BHATTI (Project Manager at RHC, Lahore

Phone: +92 333 9953231 Email:kzkhurshid4@gmail.com

Reference Type: Professional Colleague

Engr. Umar Amar (senior Hydraulic specialist and designer at RHC Pvt Ltd

Contact No: +923139152570 Email:engr.umer@live.com

Reference Type: Professional Colleague