Ishtiaq Ahmad, PMP
Project Manager
Dubai,Dubai
Summary
PMP certified project manager with 10+ years of experience owning all stages of project lifecycle from inception through monitoring and closing to deliver projects that exceed expectations on time and budget. Excel at liaising between business and technical areas to achieve on-time, on-budget and on-spec projects completion. Key skills:
Project lifecycle management
Project scheduling
Team building & leadership
Project budgeting & Cost control
Agile (Scrum) Methodologies
Quality Assurance
Risk Management
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Language
Work History
Project Manager
Mahraj Building Maintenance LLC
Dubai, UAE
01.2020 - Current
- Defining project scope, guidelines, milestones and task allocation to establish and maintain clear progress plans
- Delivering exceptional service to clients, maintaining and extending working relationships for future business opportunities
- Negotiating with suppliers to reduce costs.
- Monitoring and supervision of the project execution process on-site to ensure completion of the job within specified time frames, in an organized and cost-effective manner, in accordance with the approved design and quality standards
- Meeting project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Conducting technical and customer meetings, increasing communication and strengthening stakeholder relationships
- Building positive, productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders through outstanding client management skills
- Determining project schedules and maintaining timeline efficiency using proactive adjustments to workflow
- Maintaining relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Modifying and directing project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Providing detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Facilitating communication between internal personnel, contractors and vendors for project cohesion.
Project Engineer
Casa Shamuzzi Interiors L.L.C
Dubai, UAE
06.2017 - 10.2019
- Fit out works
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to draft strategic, realistic project schedules and plans
- Designed project presentations and reports for executive teams
- Prepared a budget based on the scope of work and resource requirements for the projects
- Coordinated with the client on all issues pertaining to the drawings, plans, schedules, and problems for quick resolution of all issues
- Monitored progress against the project plan and kept the client updated on the progress taking quick corrective action where required
- Negotiated contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements
- Generated project cost estimations with outstanding accuracy, guiding effective decision-making
- Defined project proposals and determined time, quality, safety and cost scope
- Completed site appraisals to accurately evaluate feasibility of goals, budget, and client demands.
- Liaised with company executives and project managers to acquire resources to move projects forward.
- Delivered regular compliance reports to drive process improvement and corrective measures.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Accelerated progress by continually reviewing performance, budgets and project timelines.
Project Engineer
Creative Engineering Services L.L.C
Dubai
10.2015 - 05.2017
- Liaised with key stakeholders to acquire necessary resources, maintaining project momentum
- Completed daily construction tasks while ensuring safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines
- Examined project plans and locations to identify and mitigate potential hazards
- Estimated costs, scheduling requirements, and labor needs to produce engineering designs
- Liaised with company executives and project managers to acquire resources to move projects forward
- Effectively managed project activities supervised workforce and handled projects from tendering to handover.
SITE ENGINEER
Civil Aviation Authority Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan
02.2012 - 03.2015
- On the construction project of New Benazir Bhutto International Airport Project Islamabad costing PKR 70 bn (Approx: US $70 m)
- Supervised and monitored daily tasks of different contractors.
- Recorded daily events and activities in site diary to evaluate process and improve productivity.
- Oversaw quality control and health and safety matters for construction teams.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar
Pakistan 07.2007 - 11.2011
Skills
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
Project planning and development
Advanced problem solving
Budget administration
Project Management
Staff Management
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
Project estimation and bidding
Performance Evaluations
Procedure development
Fluent in English, Urdu/Hindi, Pashto
Risk mitigation
Relationship management
Business process re-engineering
Certification
PMP - Project Management Professional
Affiliations
- PMP Certified
- Professional Engineer Pakistan Engineering council (PEC)
- Registered Engineer with UAE Society of Engineer
- Accredited Engineer for Fit-out Dubai Municipality
- Accredited Engineer for G+1 Contracting Dubai Municipality
Timeline
Project Manager
Mahraj Building Maintenance LLC
01.2020 - Current
Project Engineer
Casa Shamuzzi Interiors L.L.C
06.2017 - 10.2019
Project Engineer
Creative Engineering Services L.L.C
10.2015 - 05.2017
SITE ENGINEER
Civil Aviation Authority Pakistan
02.2012 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar
07.2007 - 11.2011