Qazi Zia

About the Candidate

QAZI ZIA-UD-DIN
Cell: KSA. (+966) – 536887105
e-mail: qazi.zia1@gmail.com / qazi.@live.com / qazi.zia1@yahoo.com
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Professional Profile.
A dynamic professional with nearly 15+ years of overseas & indigenous experience in large scale infrastructure / structure projects (Civil) with
reputed clients’ operations with key focus on top line and bottom-line profitability with diverse industries.
Comprehensive experience in handling construction activities of large-scale projects involving planning, scheduling, executing
and spearheading numerous projects involving planning, budgeting and resource administration, with a flair for adopting modern
methodologies / technical solutions in compliance with codes and quality standards.
Strong relationship management & communication skills with an ability to identify & network with Project Members, Clients /
Site Members / Vendors / Suppliers / Consultants / Sub-Contractors with consummate ease.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting & inter-personal skills with proven abilities in providing effective assistance to the Project
Team & Project Managers for allotment of works for achieving quality, process improvement & cost savings in the projects.
Strategic Planning Budgeting, Estimates & Cost Control Reporting & Documentation.
Experience Summary
• Worked at TechMas Technical Services LLC (Dubai), From Dec.2018 to Nov 2023 as Senior QA/QC Civil
Engineer.
• Worked at Al Fada Contracting & General Maintenance LLC (Dubai) UAE, From Oct 2014 to Nov 2018 as
QA/QC Civil Engineer.
• Worked at Valley Star TechSol LLC (Dubai), From Mar 2013 to Aug 2014 as QA/QC Engineer on different projects.
• Worked at Asghar Ijaz Technical Services LLC (Dubai), From Feb 2010 to Feb 2013 as Projects Engineer on
different projects.
• Worked at GTGC (Dubai), UAE Form Apr 2008 to Dec 2009 as Site Engineer, QA / QC Engineer.
• Worked at IFRC., Pakistan from Apr 2007 to Dec 2007 as Civil Engineer.
• Worked at MERCY CORPS, Pakistan from Apr 2006 to Feb 2007 as Field Engineer
• Worked at Izhar Construction (Pvt.) Ltd., Pakistan from Aug 1998 to Feb 1999 as Site Engineer.
Professional Experience
ORGANIZATION TechMas Technical Services LLC (Dubai)
Position: Senior QA/QC Engineer Duration: December: 2018 to November 2023
• Ensure fulfillment of all inspection & test requirements at all stages as per the Contract requirements.
• Supervising Laboratory Testing for Soil, Concrete and Asphalt.
• Review material submitted by contractors for compliance with the BOQ and specifications and to check compliance of
QC requirements as per approved QC plan of the project.
• Ensure that all tests are performed at the site for the various items.
• Prepare daily record of work progress at sites and update project manager on work progress on weekly or bi-weekly
basis.
• Apply the QC plan for monitoring, reporting and supervision strategy that will help in better implementation of contract
guidelines in sub-project activities.
• Ensure that all the site work meets the required standard.
ORGANIZATION Al Fada Contracting & General Maintenance LLC(Dubai)
Position: QA/QC Engineer Duration: October: 2014 to November 2018
• To insure the quality and quality of every activity relating to Civil, Architectural, and Structural discipline interfacing
the multidisciplinary processes.
• Responsible for QA/QC documents of the complete project, including certificates, calibration, test results, inspection
requests, non-compliance reports and site instruction/observations, permanent materials delivered, and other important
QA/QC documents.
• Develop and determine all standards to perform inspections and tests on all procedures, oversee all testing methods, and
maintain high-quality standards for all processes.
• Review the quality of all materials at the site, ensure compliance with all project specifications and quality, and
collaborate with the department for all material procurement and quality materials.
• Supervise the effective implementation of all test and inspection schedules, ensure adherence to all procedures, and
coordinate with various teams to perform quality audits on processes.
• Assist employees in ensuring knowledge of all quality standards, ensure compliance with all quality manuals and
procedures, and collaborate with contractors and suppliers to maintain the quality of all systems.
• Manage to lift all equipment, handle the efficient storage of all hazardous materials, and perform quality audits per the
required schedule.
• Monitor an efficient system, record all project activities, and analyze all processes to ensure all work meets quality
requirements.
• Manage all work methods, maintain knowledge of quality assurance standards, monitor continuous application for all
quality assurance processes, and recommend corrective actions for all operations.
• Develop a method statement for the activity, including risk assessment, job safety environmental analysis, and
Inspection
• Test Plan and Checklist based on project specifications.
• Liaise with the Technical Engineer for submission of material submittals to the Consultant.
• Coordinate with the Consultant’s representative and Site In-charge for Inspection.
ORGANIZATION Valley Star TechSol LLC (Dubai)
Position: QA/QC Engineer Duration March: 2013 to August 2014
• Ensure implementation of all QA/QC Procedures, QC Plans and Work Instructions.
• Verify correct materials are utilized for the works carried out. ▪ Ensure fulfillment of all inspection & test requirements
at all stages as per the Contract requirements.
• In process and Final Inspection of all civil jobs carried out at site/yard in coordination with Client/Third Party
Inspector.
• Ensure that the process of work is in accordance with the method statements and approved drawings are followed.
• Liaise with client and consultants on matters relevant to quality assurance/control.
• Witness along with the client representative and consultants the testing of materials and structures (e.g. concrete
sampling, trial mix, materials testing for building, etc.) if it conforms to the design / specifications of the international
standards.
• Monitor the quality control indicators and alert sub-contractor site engineers in cases of deviation and propose
corrective measures to be applied.
• Review Drawings & Specifications, Laboratory Test Results, Inspection and test plan, and Method Statements for
implementation.
• Participating in client meeting and resolving client/engineering and management project issue
• Supervising labor and sub-contractors to ensure that work is carried out in accordance with works procedures and
instructions.
• Earthworks inspections such as field density test, sand bedding & final fill. ▪ Material receiving inspection of various
materials for civil works.
• Conducts civil/building works inspection & specifications for extrusion buildings, process interface buildings, asphalt
& concrete pavements, storm drainage systems & steel erections.
• Conducts civil inspection of road pavement, storm drainage system, & building facilities as per structural designs &
drawings.
• Procedures in accordance with the Company QC procedures.
• To coordinate with construction crew for on‐going civil/structural activities, including but not limited to excavation,
back-filling, compaction, rebar inspection, form-work inspection, Field Density Test, concrete pouring, asphalting, etc.
ORGANIZATION Asghar Ijaz Technical Services LLC (Dubai)
Position: Projects Engineer Duration Feb: 2010 to Feb 2013
• Representative & in-charge for structural & finishing department on site, responsible for progress and execution of all
finishing items in BOQ & Contract in accordance to the approved baseline schedule.
• Partitions: CMU Block walls, AAC Block walls, Drywall Partitions (Gypsum Board & Cement Board), Glass
partitions. (Tempered & Sanded)
• Wall finishes: Plaster, types of paints including mat, silk, glossy etc., ceramic and porcelain wall tiles (all sizes), Epoxy
wall paint, marble cladding, wood cladding, skirting etc.
• Floor finishes: Porcelain & Ceramic Tiles, Different types of marble, wooden parquet, raised floor (perforated & non-
perforated) etc.
• Ceiling: Acoustic False ceiling (Gypsum, mineral tiles perforated and non-perforated, cement board etc.), wood
cladded ceiling etc.
• Tracking ongoing work on site assigned to site engineers and foremen. Co-ordination with site engineers regarding the
progress and quality inspection of the work in their assigned zones
• Attend Co-ordination meeting with clients, consultants, structural, MEP and subcontractors and discuss solution to
problems
• Ensure that workmanship & materials confirms to Approved Drawings, specification, engineering
• Co-ordination with procurement department for material approvals and material requisition
• Planning a day before for works to be accomplished and instructing the site engineers and foremen to comply with the
plan and lay down sequence and order of work for them to follow.
• Co-ordinate with the MEP team on site and in office
• Review and comment on design and shop drawings and co-ordinate with the designer or architect to apply any changes
if required
• Review and approve the sub-contractor’s invoice as prepared by the QS.
ORGANIZATION GTGC (Dubai)
Position: Site Engineer / QA/QC Duration April: 2008 to Dec 2009
• Inspections and supervision of all activities at site.
• Follow up with site inspections for IMDS (Inspection of Material Delivered on site).
• Follow up with Sampling and Testing. Of all materials with third party lab.
• Coordinate with Material Engineer and assist him in approval of Material Submittal’s Pre-qualifications.
• Accompany Material Engineer for offsite inspections and site visits and prepare plant visit report.
• Study of contract and specification thoroughly for developing Project Quality Plan (PQP), ITP for project to meet
customer’s expectation/ requirements.
• Review Drawings, Specifications, and Laboratory Test Results, Inspection and Test plans and Method statement for
implementation. Quality assurance of site works.
• Monitor/ follow up Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), Corrective and Preventive actions necessary for effectiveness of
Integrated Management system.
• Maintaining up to date QA/QC record as per contractual scope of work and to submit final dossier to client.
• Supervising and directing Laboratory Testing for Soil, Concrete and Asphalt.
• Observation and evaluation of Borrow Pits.
• Supervising and superintending the Quality tests of Aggregates, concrete and asphalt.
• Ensuring that all Lab tests are performed as per standards to meet the requirement.
• Responsible perform joint sampling with contractor’s representative for test in accordance with the quality procedures
and project specifications.
• Verifying and maintaining quality records for reference.
ORGANIZATION IFRC.
(International Federation 0f the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies)
Position: Civil Engineer / Livelihood Team Leader Duration April 2007 to Dec 2007
• Directly reporting to the Project Manager/Technical Manager or designee.
• Identify need of potable water, irrigation channels, establish and maintain contacts with the communities/water
committees in the Mansehra areas.
• Help implement the plan of action for water irrigation schemes, small dams, water supply schemes, road, culverts etc.
according to the guidelines and schedules set by the Project Manager/Technical Manager. Help implement the plan of
action for water schemes according to the guidelines and schedules set by the Project Manager/Technical Manager.
• Arrange, facilitate and conduct feasibility studies, surveys and need assessments, as and when required for the ongoing
program or future project proposals. Supervise drilling and development of boreholes, construction of pump rooms and
laying of distribution network of water schemes on project locations.
• Coordinate project activities with implementing partners and involved actors.
Prepare field trip and progress reports. Monitoring and evaluation of the field staff and project activities.
ORGANIZATION MERCY CORPS MC, MANSEHRA NWFP PAKISTAN
Position: Field Engineer Duration April: 2006 to February 2007
• Directly reporting to the Project Manager/Technical Manager or designee.
• Setting Out the Works in Accordance with The Works & Specifications.
• Make Sure That All the Aims of Project Are Met.
• Resolving Technical Issues with Employer’s Representative, Suppliers & Sub-Contractors.
• Accounting, Costing & Billing.
• Arranging All Resources for The Site Works.
• Updating schedule progress.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly reports.
• Co-Ordination with Site supervisors and Surveyors and providing them with necessary data for execution of work.
• Co-Ordination with QS Department and providing them with necessary data.
ORGANIZATION Izhar Construction (Pvt.) Ltd.
Position: Site Engineer Duration August: 1998 to Feb 1999
• Working as structural site engineer.
• Responsibilities include construction of culverts, under passes, cattle creeps, as per drawings and specifications,
• Reporting directly to construction manager and project manager.
• Participation in weekly progress meeting with consultant and client, arranging all activities as per plan at site.
• Providing technical support to office engineers for making shop drawings.
Academic Qualification:
Year Certificate/Degree Division Board/University
2005 MBA (Management). (Crisis, Strategic
& Project Management) 1st Hazara University
2003 Post Graduate Diploma (Information
Technology) 1st Hazara University
2001 B-A (Arts) 2nd Peshawar University
1998 Diploma (Civil Engineering) 2nd BTE Peshawar
1994 SSC (Science). (Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, Mathematics) 1st B I S E Abbottabad
Additional Qualification:
One Year DESPENSOR/COMPOUNDER certificate (DHQ Hospital Haripur).
Office Automation Software Tool (BTE Peshawar).
Volunteer Work & Activities:
General Secretary of College Blood Donor Society & Member of the University blood Donor society.
Work with NCHD to uplift of the rights of youth and Children.
Worked with EPI officials in war against Seven Fatal Diseases.
Member of Hazara Society for science religion Dialogue (HSSRD) and attended Seminars.
Worked as an Editor in University Magazine (HAMSAR).
Member of the Proctorial Board of Hazara University.
Computer Expertise:
One year diploma of Information Technology (PGD-IT) from Hazara University.
Having sound Knowledge of MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Power Point).
Having a potent skill of report writing in the projects related to NGO’s.
Trainings
Attended Eight (8) days Training On “Gender awareness / community Mobilization and Participation/project
management”
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Community management Skills training.
Achievements:
Took Letter of Appreciation from Education Minister, Zubaida Jalal (Federal Minister for Education) as President Literary
Society.
Languages:
Language Speak Read Fluency
English Best Best Best
Urdu Best Best Best
Punjabi Best Good Good
Arabic Good Best Good
Personal Information:
Date of Birth January 20, 1978
Nationality Pakistani
Marital Status Married
UAE Driving License (Dubai); No. 1542852 Exp. Date 09/