Introduction :

I’m qualified Civil Engineer with 15+ experience in managing the ground improvements
works including the Piling works (all dia’s and depths) , different types of shoring works
,Vibro compaction, stone column works, dewatering and excavation works of the multi
basement buildings. I am involved in the foundation projects from inception till issuance
of defects liability certificates. I worked mainly as a team leader and simultaneously
managing multidisciplinary teams. As a team leader, I used my analytical skills to evaluate
the complex problems and came up with alternatives to tackle those issues. I have good
communication and coordination skills which I have been utilizing for the successful
completion of my assignments.
Presently I am working as a Projects Manager in KELLER Grundbau. Before staring my
career in KELLER, I worked with well-known Geotechnical companies including Bauer
International, National Piling and Middle East Foundations. I have worked in the Gulf
region including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar. I remained involved in Iconic as
well as mega projects like Foundation of Burj Khalifa with EMAAR, Soil Improvement of
Palm Deira with Dubai Properties, foundations of festival mall, foundations of expansion
of the Oil Refinery in TAWEELA with PETROFAC, Extension of Terminal 4 in Jebel ALI
with Bam International, Dubai Towers Qatar with Hill International, the High speed railway
HHR in KSA which is 450KM long and several DEWA sub-stations with Siemens and
others major clients.
My Core responsibilities remained all this period is the successful completion of the
projects, develop the long term relations with Clients, create the strong and healthy
working environment, induce the positive culture within the company, create the harmony
among the different departments, control the losses and improve the quality, increase the
level of productivity and serviceability, managing cashflow, developing and improving the
skills, knowledge and awareness of employees by trainings, literatures and standowns.
Least but not last focus on the company Policy and meet the health and safety set
standards.
I have done the M.Sc in Construction Project Management from Herriot Watt university,
did my B.Sc in Civil Engineering from Engineering University Lahore. I am NEBOSH
certified and have several certifications on HSE like IOSH. I recently got the safety
champion award from KELLER. I have done Contractual Law course from Harvard
University, US. Undergone several training on Project management, negotiation skills,
sales training, Appraisals training, Legal and Risks etc. from Germany. Did my Oracle
data base management from California and hands on other software’s like Sun Solaris,
Primavera 6,Autocad etc.

If you're interested to discuss any matter , please call me at 00971-56 5389461 or E-mail
me on waqarce@yahoo.com
Waqar Ahmad
Married, D.O.B. April, 1978 in Pakistan
Currently in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
U.A.E +971-565389461
E-Mail: waqarce@yahoo.com
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/waqar-ahmad/14/112/906

MISSION STATEMENT

To obtain a position where I can maximize my multilayer of management skills, quality assurance,
program development, training experience, and a successful track record in the Geotechnical
Field.
EDUCATION
 2008-2010 Masters in Construction Project Management
Herriot-Watt University, UK

 1998-2002 B.Sc. Civil Engineering

University of Engineering & Technology Lahore – Pakistan

 2017 Managing Contracts

HAVARD University ,US

 2016-2017 NEBOSH Certified, UK

 2017 IOSH Certified, UK

 2003-2004 Oracle Certified, Data Base management

California, US

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Keller Grundbau GmbH, June 2015 Till Date

Projects Manager

This is a Pivotal position in the company’s organization which has broad role and the specific
responsibilities. I am involve in monitoring and analyzing the current system of production, it’s
effective, and working out a strategy for improving if necessary.

I am responsible of managing day-to-day activities, analyzing statistics and reading and writing
reports.

As a Projects manager, I also involve in liaising with other team members, including interacting
with managers of different areas of the organization, presenting findings to stakeholders and
higher management as well as training and supervising new employees and tracking and
measuring staff performance.
 Other duties and responsibilities include in my scope:

 Work with safety units in a bid to plan and manage safety programs for each project and
make sure that all aspects of safety are reached. My targets are firm with Zero accident
Policy.
 Planning and controlling change.
 Managing quality assurance programs.
 Researching new technologies and alternative methods of efficiency.
 Setting and reviewing budgets and managing cost.
 Overseeing inventory, distribution of goods and facility layout.
 I have to develop the Team player and collaboration between teams. versee projects as
they are being carried out to make sure that the work is done according to outlined
specifications, and that they also conform with project timetable
 Convey project needs from the project manager to the management of the firm
 Assist in the maintenance, development, and enhancement of the company’s
relationship with contractors in a bid to produce strategic partnership
 Train and mentor employees in areas of project management and estimating.

My Core capabilities are as follows;

Good and effective communication skills

Good analytical and organizational abilities .
Possess good leadership ability,
Ability to read and interpret specifications
Ability to be proactive and also to foresee events and react appropriately towards them
The ability to multitask and strategize in different situations is also relevant
Ability to work and carry out projects within a stipulated time frame or deadline
Leadership , decisiveness and entrepreneurship.
Managing conflicts and knowledge of contractual matters.

List of Projects handling in KELLER Grundbau

 Shaheen Project – TAWEELA (Value 40 M)

- Client - BPJV
- 1000mm dia,40 mtr deep, 910 nos.

 Jebel Ali Terminal 4 - Phase 1, Dubai with Baam International (Value 7 M)

- Vibro Replacement Works
- Vibro Compaction Works

 Deira Islands Development, Roads and Sewerage Network, (Value 15 M)

- Client- Al Marwan, DP world
- Vibro Compaction Works

 Extension of ENOC tanks (Value AED 15 M)

- Client Rotary Group, ENOC
- Stone Column Works for the Tanks and other structures
- Rigid inclusion of 300Dia for the Pipe racks near the Jet fuel Pipe line

 Vibro Compaction Works on Port De La mer Jumeirah (Value 15 M)

- Client Rotary Vanoord Contarcting, Projects Link and Sogreah . Project by MERAAS
 - Stone Column Works for the Tanks and other structures
- Rigid inclusion of 300Dia for the Pipe racks near the Jet fuel Pipe line

 Substation Piling work in Jebel Ali

- Client – Al Jazeera
- 600mm dia,19 mtr deep, 350 nos.
 Stone Column Job- Al Waqar Lulu mall
- Client – Al Jazeera
- 600mm dia,19 mtr deep, 350 nos.

 Proposed 132/11 kV Substation for M/S DEWA

- Vibro Replacement Works

 Proposed The Royal Atlantis @ Palm Jumeirah

- Vibro Compaction Works

 Propane Storage Facility for Dubai Natural Gas Company Limited Gas (DUGAS)
- Piling Works

 GAA-GEMS Lincoln Academy -Phase 2

Vibro Replacement Works

 Hassyan Coal POWER Plant with Siemens

- Client – DEWA
- Vibro Replacement

 National Piling Company, October, 2010 – May 2015,

Branch Manager KSA 2010 to 2011:

The responsibilities include developing, establishing, scheduling and administering the Branch
which includes hiring, managing, training and developing employees. Also my responsibilities
includes to meet with the clients and consultant to introduce the company for securing the
projects and ensure the branch runs safely and profitably at all times.

Operations Manager UAE

I am taking care of day to day operations of projects including earth work, shoring, dewatering &
Piling in UAE with our valuable clients and region top Consultants. During the execution stage,
major disputes are variations and disruption & EOT claims which are not easily accepted by the
clients. I used to involve in preparing, negotiating and finalizing these claims with the
consultants/clients.During the execution of projects, the client relations remain the high priority for
me without compromising the company’s interests. This ensured the continuous of business from
the same customers.
Few of major Projects Listed below

o Prive' by Damac, M/S DAMAC (value AED 15 M)

Secant shoring Piles of dia 750mm &
Working Piles 382 Nos. of 750dia to 1200 dia.There is various pile lengths which ranges
from 20Mtr to 45 mtr.

o Bay's Edge, M/S DAMAC (value AED 5.5 M)

Working Piles of dia 700mm, 800mm, 1000mm & 1200mm
There is various pile lengths which ranges from 10Mtr to 27 mtr.

o La Residence LOTUS Tower, M/S DAMAC (value AED 33 M)

Shoring with the combination of soldier Piles and contiguous pile 800 dia
Working Piles 500 Nos. of 600dia to 1200 dia.There is various pile lengths which ranges
from 20Mtr to 45 mtr.

o Land Mark head quater, M/S Land Mark (value AED 21 M)

Shoring works with secant piles. the dia of pile is 900 & 1500 mm

o Shopping mall, umm suqeim, M/S Erga (value AED 7.5 M)

Shoring with H-beam/Soldie Piles

o DAMAC TOWERS, M/S Damac (value AED 25 M)

Shoring works with secant piles. the dia of pile is 700, 800 & 1000 mm
The working pile package is in design stage

o Bay's Edge in Buisness Bay M/S Damac (value AED 9 M)

The working piles of dia 600, 700 and 900

o German Business Park, M/S Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (Value AED 5 M)
Earthwork , cut and fill of 300,000m3.

o Burj Side View, M/S DAMAC (VALUE 9 M)

Working Piles 260 Nos. of 600dia to 1200 dia.

o Burj Side Terrace,M/S Damac (Value 6.5 M)

Working Piles 258 Nos. of 600dia to 1200 dia.

o Tower Line from Dubai To Abudhabi, M/S GULF JODI, 150 KM

o Extension of Le-Meridian Hotel, DUBAI MUNICIPALITY (Value 5 M)

Shoring of soldier piles and deep excavation around 80 K m3

o CELESTIA DAMAC, VALUE 10M

800MM,1000MM,1200 & 1500 MM secant shoring approx 800 Piles

o VANTAGE DAMAC, Jumeirah Village (Value 4M)

1200 MM WORKING Piles 120 Nos

o CONSTELLA DAMAC, Jumeirah Village (Value 7M)

1200 MM WORKING Piles 140 Nos

o CAPTITAL BAY C DAMAC, Business Bay (Value 7M)

800mm,1000mm WORKING Piles 124 Nos
 May, 2007 – June 2010, Pilex Foundation Contracting (UAE & KSA)

Projects Manager:

The responsibilities included management of projects to fulfil the contractual obligations, keeping
in view the scope, time, cost, quality, human resource, communication, risk, procurement and
integration in line with the company strategy. Liaison with senior management, consultants,
clients and all other primary and secondary stake holders associated to the project, was also a
part of my responsibilities. Choosing the right tools and machineries, based on soil report, the
design drawings and experience in similar soil conditions, for the optimum utilization of the
company resources. My major projects with Pilex include:

o Haramain High Speed Rail Project (Makkah to Medina), KSA: Acted as the projects
manager for the pile construction, cavity probing and grouting works in the volcanic rock
formations of KSA. The value of the works is 249 million S.R.

o Delta Tower- Business Bay, Dubai, UAE: Acted as the project manager for the Piling and
shoring works for the project. The shoring system comprised 400l.m. of secant piles
shoring and 279 Nos. 1000mm and 1200mm dia. piles, up to 45m depth. Cost of the
works was in excess of 11million AED.

o Soccer Tower-Dubai Sports City, Dubai, UAE: Acted as the project manager for the
soldier pile and contiguous piles shoring works for the project. The project cost was
around 6million AED.

o Rufi Grand Apartments-International City, Dubai, UAE: Acted as the project manager for
the works comprising soldier piles shoring of 250m length. The value of the project was
around 5 million AED.

o Rufi Golf Green, Sports City, Dubai, UAE: Acted as the project manager for the works
comprising soldier piles shoring of 250m length. The value of the project was around 5
million AED.

o Rufi Century Tower, Sports City, Dubai, UAE: Acted as the project manager for the works
comprising soldier piles shoring of 250m length. The value of the project was around 5
million AED.

 July 2005 – March 2007, (Dubai, Bahrain, Qatar) Middle East Foundations Group L.L.C.

Project Manager:

Responsibilities included project management for several piling and shoring projects. The
major projects include:

o Emirates Park Tower Hotel, Dubai, UAE: Acted as project manager for the piling and
shoring works, with a value of 64million AED. The shoring comprised 800l.m. of secant
and contiguous piles shoring with ground anchors. The piling works comprised 550 Nos.,
1200mm dia. bored piles of around 45m length.
 o Dubai Tower, Doha, Qatar: Acted as the project manager for the 60million AED shoring
and piling works. The works comprised 430l.m. of diaphragm wall shoring with round
anchors and 617 nos. bored piles with a depth of around 40m.

o Hitmi Tower (Commercial), Doha, Qatar: Acted as the project manager for the shoring
and piling works, valued at around 35million AED. The shoring comprised 350 l.m. of
secant piles wall and the piling works comprised 300 Nos. bored piles of around 25m
depth.

o Hitmi Tower (Residential), Doha, Qatar: Acted as the project manager for the shoring and
piling works, valued at around 44million AED. The shoring comprised 600 l.m. of secant
piles and contiguous piles wall and the piling works comprised 540 Nos. bored piles of
around 45m depth.

o Projects L3, M3, T2 and F2 in Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai: Acted as the project
manager for the piling works, valued at around 25million AED. The piling works
comprised 500 Nos. bored piles of 18 to 45m depth.

 (2002 to June 2005) Bauer Spezieltiefbau GMBH –UAE (Dubai Branch):

Project Engineer/Project Manager:

Responsibilities included construction site supervision, site management and later project
management for several piling shoring and soil improvement projects in Dubai. The major
projects include:

o Harbour Plaza in Festival City, Dubai, UAE: Acted as the project manager for the piling
works, valued at around 25million AED. The piling works comprised 537 Nos. bored piles
of around 50m depth.

o Ritz Carlton Hotel in DIFC, Dubai, UAE: Worked as project engineer for the contiguous
piles shoring works, valued at around 30million AED.

o Automotive Showroom,(Honda, Chrysler, Jeep Dodge & Volvo): Worked as project

engineer for the bored piling works, valued at around 10million AED. The piling works
comprised 500 Nos. bored piles of around 27m depth.

o IKEA Hypermarket and Atrium in Dubai Festival City, Dubai, UAE: Worked as project
engineer for the bored piling works, valued at around 20million AED. The piling works
comprised 2100 Nos. bored piles of around 20m depth.

o Toyota and Lexus Showroom in Dubai Festival City, Dubai, UAE: Worked as project
engineer for the bored piling works, valued at around 15million AED. The piling works
comprised 349 Nos. bored piles of around 20m depth.

o Dubai Marina Residential Development, Dubai, UAE: Worked as project engineer for the
shoring and piling works, valued at around 15million AED. The shoring comprised 300
Nos. secant piles and the piling works comprised 355 Nos. bored piles of 30-47m depth.

o 11 Villas Project in Al-Barsha, Dubai, UAE: Worked as the project engineer for the soil
improvement works, using 450 nos. stone columns, up to 5 m depth. The project value
was of 3million AED.
Additional Courses and Trainings

Trainings
 Project Management (Module 1 & 2), Germany
 Legal and risk management training, Germany & Dubai
 Appraisal training, Dubai
 Leadership and strategic thinking planning, Germany
 Sales & negotiation training, Germany
 DEWA certificate for best performance, UAE

Computer Courses
 Proficient in MS-Word and Excel
 Autocad2000, PEC, Lahore.
 Primavera Project Planning(P6), PEC, 2002, Lahore,
 Sun Solaris 8, LSIT, August 2002, Lahore
 Oracle Developer 2000, U.E.T Lahore.

Health and Safety Courses

 IOSH –Certification
 NEBOSH –Certification
 Intermediate Health & Safety Level-II, RWTUV, June 2004
 Got safety Champion Award by BAUER
 Got safety champion Award by KELLER Grundbau

LANGUAGES

Languages

 English(Fluent), Urdu (maternal), Punjabi (Fluent), Arabic (Notions).

MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS

 Member Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).

 Member Pakistan Engineering Congress.
 Member UAE Engineering Society.