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Farman Sofi

Farman Sofi

Khobar,Eastern Province

Summary

Dedicated and results-oriented Civil Engineer with a strong educational background and extensive hands-on experience in project planning, design, and construction management. Skilled in managing complex engineering projects from conception to completion. Proven ability to lead teams, manage resources, and deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions within deadlines. Possesses excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales engineer

Arabian Building Support and Rehabilitation
Khobar, Eastern Province
12.2023 - Current
  • Participated in trade shows, exhibitions and seminars to promote solutions.
  • Pitched strategic proposals outlining key benefits to suit client demands.
  • Sourced new clients through targeted research and networking.
  • Monitored competitor activity to remain ahead of market trends and prices.
  • Handled multiple enquiries whilst maintaining outstanding customer service.
  • Cultivated and sustained strong relationships with stakeholders, customers and partners to enhance collaboration.
  • Assisted clients to select products or services best suited to needs.
  • Built rapport with new and existing customers to boost client retention.
  • Advises design teams of unique client requests requiring product adaptations.
  • Defines solutions best suited to customer and partner requirements for increased sales and loyalty.

Site engineer

Techno Sales and Corporation (TESCO)
Bengaluru, India
12.2022 - 11.2023
  • Compiles information to obtain permits for site work.
  • Checks technical drawings for adherence to standards, maintaining operational compliance.
  • Minimizes project risks, conducting structural monitoring to ensure maximum safety and stability.
  • Collates information to produce reports for stakeholders on project progress, delivery and completion.
  • Supervises site work to verify quality and safety standards ahead of sign off.
  • Uses Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
  • Develops plans and strategies to promote continuous improvement.


Project engineer

Trident Interiors
Begaluru, India
12.2020 - 11.2022
  • Establishes and implements corrective action to minimize project risk impacts.
  • Presents project updates to stakeholders, highlighting successes and suggesting solutions for weak spots.
  • Visits sites to check project progress and eliminate bottlenecks.
  • Coordinates project resources, goals and activities, facilitating successful closure and handover.
  • Checks client requirements and generated solutions from identified needs.
  • Creates detailed project schedules, working closely with contractors to manage deadlines.
  • Executes quality assurance activities, checking project results against client requirements.
  • Quickly learns and applies new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Planning engineer

Saudi Real Estate and Infrastructure (BINYAH)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
03.2020 - 09.2020
  • Maintained schedule of milestones and interfaced with teams to achieve objectives,
  • Prepared and reported on Level 1 and Level schedules.
  • Monitored planning data to continuously improve predictive maintenance effectiveness.
  • · Plans and schedules the project activities and tracks the actual work against planned work.
  • Maintains accurate records of project materials and references.
  • Maintains accurate and updated files for engineering documentation.

Civil site engineer

NK Gupta Builders Pvt Ltd
Leh, India
04.2018 - 02.2020
  • Supports quality standards by verifying premium quality of on-site construction materials.
  • Manages construction flow and timetable, liaising with architects and management teams to resolve technical issues.
  • Drafts engineering reports in support of planning applications, site appraisals and submissions to statutory authorities.
  • Visits sites to review work progress and drive process improvements.
  • Tests sites and materials to assess strength and quality.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering

Indo Global College of Engineering
Mohali, India
07.2013 - 11.2017

Skills

  • Technical consulting
  • Quality inspections
  • Team building
  • Problem-solving
  • AutoCAD Civils 3D
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Site inspections
  • Primavera P6
  • Communication skills
  • Time management

Languages

English
Fluent
Urdu
Native
Arabic
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Quote

Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
Will Rodgers

Timeline

Sales engineer

Arabian Building Support and Rehabilitation
12.2023 - Current

Site engineer

Techno Sales and Corporation (TESCO)
12.2022 - 11.2023

Project engineer

Trident Interiors
12.2020 - 11.2022

Planning engineer

Saudi Real Estate and Infrastructure (BINYAH)
03.2020 - 09.2020

Civil site engineer

NK Gupta Builders Pvt Ltd
04.2018 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering

Indo Global College of Engineering
07.2013 - 11.2017
Farman Sofi