Professional Engineer, PhD | Civil Engineering Expert | AI in Construction
Professional Summary
I am a professional engineer with 19 years of distinguished service in the Military Corps of Engineers. My career encompasses extensive experience in disaster relief operations, construction management, and project execution. From 2005-2008, I served in critical disaster relief and rehabilitation missions in Kashmir following the devastating 7.6 magnitude earthquake. Throughout my career, I have successfully led projects from conception through closure, specializing in project management, FIDIC contract management, human resource management, and financial oversight.
19+
Years of Experience
PhD
Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering & Management)
Rs. 7B+
Total Project Value Delivered
4
Published Research Papers
P.E.
Licensed Professional Engineer
Core Strengths & Expertise
AI & Machine Learning in Construction Engineering
Project/Construction Management - PMBOK
Contract Management - FIDIC only
Statistical Analysis & Structural Equation Modelling (SEM)
Data-Driven Decision Making in Fast-Track Projects
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Procurement as per PPRA regulations
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Projects
Costing and Estimation from Working Drawings
Project Scheduling - MS Project & Primavera P6
Project Monitoring & Control
Preparation of Tender Documents/RFPs
Review Technical Drawings (Construction only)
Strong English Communication - TOEFL 89
Software Proficiency
- Primavera P6
- MS Project
- Revit
- Etabs
- AutoCAD
- MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Education
- PhD - Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering and Management)
- MS - Construction Engineering and Management
- BS - Civil Engineering
Academic Publications
SEM-Based Decision Support Model for Cost-Quality Impact Analysis on a Fast-Track Project's Duration
Civil Engineering Journal, 11(7), 2933–2952.
A Decision-Making Model for Fast-Track High-Rise Buildings Using Structural Equation Modelling
Power System Technology, 48(1), 1654-1685.
Exploring Parameterization for Decision-Making Model of High-Rise Fast-Track Construction: Insights from a South Asian Country, Pakistan
South Asian Journal of Management Sciences, 17(2).
Professional Affiliations
Professional Engineer (P.E.) - Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) - Membership #36251
Member - American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Member - Institute of Structural Engineers, England - Membership #088396221
Major Projects & Experience
April 2024 - November 2024
Commercial Solar System Installation - Madina Cash & Carry
Project Manager - Rawalpindi
Project Cost: Rs. 34 M
Installation of 200 KW Solar System at Madina Cash & Carry, Rawalpindi
January 2024 - March 2024
Solar System Installation - Ministry of Defence
Project Manager - Rawalpindi
Project Cost: Rs. 7 M
Installation of 50 KW Solar System at Ministry of Defence, Rawalpindi
January 2022 - December 2023
Commercial Building Construction - Peshawar Road
Consultant on Design and Construction
Project Cost: Rs. 98 M
B+G+4 commercial building on plot CB2842, 441/4 & 441/5, Peshawar Road, Rawalpindi Cantonment
2022
Flood Relief Operations - Sindh & Balochistan
Major (Staff Officer to Surveyor General of Pakistan)
- Established flood control headquarters at Survey of Pakistan main office
- Compiled situation reports from provincial offices (Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, Lahore)
- Prepared and forwarded progress reports to NDMA
- Supervised establishment of flood information and assistance collection points in major cities
- Managed financial assistance collection for Prime Minister Flood account
- Coordinated distribution of clothing, tentage, food supplies, and medicines from Nur-Khan Airbase
- Provided high-resolution maps to NDMA for disaster management
January - June 2022
International Procurement: Rapida 105 KBA Printing Machine
Project Manager - Survey of Pakistan, Rawalpindi
Cost: €1,000,000 (approx)
Procured and installed KOENIG & BAUER printing machine from Germany
- Prepared comprehensive bidding documents
- Evaluated technical and financial bids
- Drafted sales contract with Imprint Packaging Solution
- Managed payment process including Letter of Credit (LC)
October 2020 - December 2021
Building Renovation - Lithographic Printing Building
Project Manager - Survey of Pakistan
Project Cost: Rs. 27.1 M
Comprehensive renovation of lithographic printing building at Survey of Pakistan
October 2019 - 2020
Electrical Renovation - Lithographic Printing Building
Project Manager - Survey of Pakistan
Project Cost: Rs. 51.7 M
Complete electrical system renovation of Survey of Pakistan's lithographic printing facility
January 2017 - September 2019
Garrison Public Library Construction - Multan Cantonment
Project Manager
Project Cost: Rs. 210.7 M
Complete project management from conception to closure for major public infrastructure project
2018 - 2019
CAMP (Chief of Army Staff Accommodation Maintenance Package)
Data Management & Evaluation Lead
Budget: Rs. 6,500 M
- Supervised data collection of existing infrastructure in Multan and Okara Cantonment
- Evaluated infrastructure condition and requirements
- Managed disbursement of Rs. 6.5 billion for renovation of existing infrastructure
2016 - 2018
Pre-Flood Reconnaissance - District Rajanpur & DG Khan
Lead Engineer - Joint Operations with Irrigation Department
Conducted 6 pre-flood reconnaissance missions
- Inspected flood protection bunds in Rajanpur (Chandia, Janpur, Gudden, Jampur, Musa, Lundi, Hairo, Umar Kot, Roujhan, Fakhar)
- Inspected flood protection bunds in DG Khan (J-Head Banwan, Ganda Jhakhar Imam Shah, and multiple other sites)
- Provided recommendations for fortification of vulnerable bund sites
- Coordinated emergency evacuation planning using boats
September 2013 - January 2016
Commercial Plaza Construction - Bahria Town
Project Manager
Project Cost: Rs. 62.5 M
Construction of LG+G+5 commercial plaza on Plot #41, Midway Commercial, Bahria Town, Rawalpindi
March 2013 - August 2013
Road Infrastructure Development
Project Associate - Risalpur Cantonment
Design and construction of 10 km road network in Risalpur Cantonment
September 2012 - February 2013
Underground Firing Tunnel Construction
Project Associate - Risalpur Cantonment
Construction of 100-meter underground firing tunnel at Risalpur Cantonment
July 2010
Flood Relief Operations - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Captain - Rescue and Rehabilitation Operations
- Rescue Operations: Conducted pneumatic boat operations rescuing 5,000+ people and cattle
- Rehabilitation: Supervised distribution of food, clothing, and tentage; established information desks and medical centers
- Damage Assessment: Supervised assessment in Nowshera Cantonment with provincial government representatives
- Generated timely progress reports for NDMA flood control centre
September 20, 2008
Marriott Hotel Emergency Response - Islamabad
Relief and Rescue Operation Lead
Led relief and rescue operations, including damage assessment and recovery operations.
October 30, 2005 - August 2008
Kashmir Earthquake Rehabilitation - Bagh, Azad Kashmir
Battalion Engineer - Pakistan Army Corps of Engineers
Major earthquake disaster response with 80,000+ casualties, 100,000 injured, 4 million displaced
- Relief & Rescue (8 months): Led battalion-wide rescue operations in Bagh city
- Supervised clearance of more than 30 landslides in surrounding areas
- Rehabilitation: Established food distribution points, medical centers, and temporary shelters with UNO, IRCC and international organizations
- Damage Assessment: Constituted assessment teams and supervised funds disbursement to victims under government MoU
October 8, 2005
Kashmir Earthquake First Response - Margalla Towers, Islamabad
First Responder - Lieutenant, Pakistan Army Corps of Engineers
Led first response team at collapsed Margalla Towers housing approximately 150 people
- Headed earthquake relief & rescue operation for 2-3 weeks
- Rescued more than 70 injured people including women and children
- Managed rubble clearance with cranes, concrete cutting and drilling machines
- Conducted damage assessment and financial evaluation
- Data collection and reporting of casualties and survivors