ETABS
Qaiser Faiyaz
Construction Manager
Jeddah,Makkah
Summary
A highly motivated Construction Manager with 18 years of experience in the construction industry, adept at overseeing complex projects from inception to completion. Proven track record in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring seamless integration of project components. Expertise includes strategic planning, risk management, and adherence to safety and quality standards. Recognized for delivering projects on time and within budget, leveraging deep industry knowledge and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Construction Manager (Sub-stations, Oxagon)
SAMA Construction for Contracting (C.J.S.CO.)
10.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: OXAGON is a central component of NEOM, designed to be a high-tech industrial hub. The project emphasizes sustainability, digital innovation, and an advanced regulatory framework to foster growth and attract global investors.
- The MV 33/13.8kV substations project in OXAGON is crucial for the distribution of power within the industrial city. The substations will convert high-voltage electricity to a lower voltage suitable for distribution to various facilities, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply.
- Responsibilities as a Construction Manager:
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Develop and execute a detailed project schedule, including timelines and milestones.
- Review design drawings, specifications, and scope of civil works.
- Coordinate with electrical engineers, project managers, and subcontractors to align civil work with overall substation construction schedules.
- Ensure alignment and tolerance of foundations as per electrical equipment requirements.
- Implement and monitor QC procedures to ensure compliance with design standards and specifications.
- Ensure HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental) standards are met throughout construction.
- Manage manpower, materials, and equipment effectively.
- Supervise and coordinate subcontractors performing civil-related tasks.
- Ensure adherence to safety regulations and environmental standards.
- Resolve technical issues at the site, and liaise with consultants/clients as needed.
- Maintain documentation, such as daily progress reports and inspection reports, for management and stakeholders.
- Support cable routing, earthing systems, and other civil-electrical interface elements.
- Monitor and control project costs to ensure they are within budget.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and training programs.
- Ensuring compliance with NEOM's specific regulations and standards.
Construction Manager
Saudi Al-Terais Contracting and Trading Co. Jeddah
10.2010 - 09.2024
- Successfully completed and delivered various building projects at King Abdulaziz University (Ministry of Education, KSA), in the role of Construction Manager.
- Project #1:
- Project Name: Classrooms and Multipurpose Hall.
- Project Cost: SR 300 million.
- Consultant: Zuhair Fayez and Partners.
- Client: King Abdul-Aziz University, Jeddah (MOE).
- Project #2:
- Project Name: Dental College.
- Project Cost: SR 110 million.
- Consultant: Fluor Arabia.
- Client: King Abdul-Aziz University, Jeddah (MOE).
- Project #3:
- Project Name: Classrooms and Conference Hall Building.
- Project Cost: SR 200 million.
- Consultant: Zuhair Fayez and Partners.
- Client: King Abdul-Aziz University, Jeddah (MOE).
- Project #4:
- Project Name: Vocational Institute for Gas and Firefighting.
- Project Cost: SR 80 million.
- Consultant: Fluor Arabia (American consultant).
- Client: King Abdul-Aziz University, Jeddah (MOE).
- Responsibilities as a Construction Manager:
- Oversee the day-to-day management of construction activities across classrooms and auditorium facilities, ensuring alignment with project timelines, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
- Develop and implement detailed construction schedules, work plans, and phasing strategies in coordination with consultants and contractors.
- Coordinate all on-site construction activities, including structural works, MEP installations, interior finishes, and specialized systems (e.g., acoustics, lighting, AV systems).
- Supervise and manage subcontractors, site engineers, and the workforce to ensure productivity and compliance with design specifications.
- Serve as the key point of contact between university representatives, consultants, contractors, and government authorities to facilitate communication and resolve construction-related issues.
- Ensure university requirements (e.g., academic schedules, campus access, and safety for students and staff) are considered in planning and execution.
- Monitor construction workmanship, materials, and installation quality—especially critical for high-visibility areas, like auditoriums.
- Promote and monitor safe work practices, particularly in confined or specialized spaces, such as lecture halls and AV control rooms.
- Coordinate with MEP teams and technology integrators for the installation of systems such as HVAC, lighting control, soundproofing, and multimedia.
- Preparing and managing budgets, ensuring that project expenditures align with financial constraints.
- Review all work method statements and ITPs, as required by the project, prior to submission to the consultant team.
- Monitor quality standards throughout the construction process.
- Manage the project close-out process, including snagging, documentation, and formal handover to university facilities management.
- Oversee system testing, commissioning, and final inspections to ensure all installations are functioning as intended.
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
- Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.
Senior Structural Engineer
ESS-I-AAR Architects, Engineers & Project Management Consultant
03.2008 - 09.2010
- Project Name: Bahria Town Icon (Area = 2,230,500 m²).
- Duration: September 2008 to October 2010.
- Project Cost: USD 162.5 million.
- Consultant: WSP International.
- Client: Galaxy International Constructors, Pvt. Ltd.
- Bahria Town Icon is the tallest building in Pakistan. The complex includes a 62-story tower, which is 300 meters (980 ft) tall.
- Responsibilities as a Senior Structural Engineer:
- Create a 3D model for the main tower, which has 62 stories and 7 basements, and the adjacent residential tower, which has 40 stories, using ETABS.
- Performed structural frame analysis for columns, beams, and slabs.
- P-delta analysis for the model has been performed to check the adequacy of the building.
- Performed wind and seismic analysis on the model to check the stability of the structure.
- Initial sizing for all structures by using PCA software.
- Reviewed shop drawings prior to issuance to the contractor for execution.
- Attend technical meetings with clients, consultants, and electromechanical teams to resolve issues.
- Established documents, such as the schematic design report for the project, to submit to the client and related authorities.
- Presented technical findings at conferences or workshops within the industry while continually expanding knowledge of emerging trends and best practices in structural engineering.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on professional growth.
Structural Engineer
Sami Ahmed Associates (Architects, Engineers and Planners)
05.2002 - 06.2004
- Worked in design on the different industrial buildings, such as textile mills, substations, heavy machinery footings, silos, double tees, and shell structures.
- Responsibilities as a Structural Engineer:
- Design and analysis of steel beams, girders, columns, base plates, and reinforced concrete slabs, walls, beams, columns, footings, etc.
- Designed R.C.C. elements such as huge girders, flat slabs, beam slabs, different types of footings, shells, large UGWT, etc., by using self-made worksheets and PCA programs that increased the efficiency by 50% in design and accuracy.
- Participated in design reviews within team-based structural planning committees.
- Provided technical advice to industrial personnel on design, construction and structural repairs.
Education
MBA - Business Management
Stratford College London
London, England 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Civil
NED University of Engineering & Technology
Karachi, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Skills
Stakeholder engagement
Personnel Information
- Nationality: Pakistani
- Saudi Council Reg.: 151676 Pakistan
- Pak Eng. Council Reg.: CIVIL/22820
- Iqama: Valid
- Passport: Valid
- Driving License: Valid
Certification
CCM - Certified Construction Manager
Accomplishments
- Managed construction of a 250,000-square foot building.
- Led over 6 projects that were all completed within budget and on schedule.
- Supervised team of over 400 with staff members.
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteImportant To Me
Flexible work hoursCompany CultureTeam Building / Company RetreatsHealthcare benefitsCareer advancementQuote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Software
SAFE
CIVIL 3D
PC Columns
SAP
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)
Urdu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Interests
Reading
Cricket
Surfing
Timeline
Construction Manager (Sub-stations, Oxagon)
SAMA Construction for Contracting (C.J.S.CO.)
10.2024 - Current
Construction Manager
Saudi Al-Terais Contracting and Trading Co. Jeddah
10.2010 - 09.2024
Senior Structural Engineer
ESS-I-AAR Architects, Engineers & Project Management Consultant
03.2008 - 09.2010
Structural Engineer
Sami Ahmed Associates (Architects, Engineers and Planners)
05.2002 - 06.2004
MBA - Business Management
Stratford College London
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Civil
NED University of Engineering & Technology
04.2001 -