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Tahir Shakeel

Tahir Shakeel

Yanbu Industrial City,Saudi Arabia

Summary

  • Accomplished professional of proven 11 Years Background as Civil QA/QC Engineer with extensive expertise in large-scope,
    Mega Development & Hospitality Projects, Multi-Story Residential & Commercial Buildings, Architectural and Finishing, Infrastructure, power plant construction, and marine construction works.
  • Proficient in ground improvement techniques, site supervision, and coordination.
  • Demonstrated excellence in material and soil testing, quality management systems (ISO 9001, QMS), and project documentation.
  • Adept at ensuring safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance while coordinating subcontractors and vendors.
  • Skilled in structural concrete works and road construction with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
  • Career goal includes advancing to senior project management roles to leverage comprehensive industry knowledge for large-scale infrastructure projects.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Civil QA/QC Engineer

China Harbour Engineering Arabia Co.
RSG Projects Umluj, Saudi Arabia
07.2021 - Current

Red Sea Global Projects (RSG)

  • Projects: Hotel-11, Package-P10: Piling, Foundations, Concrete Structure, Board Walk, Jetty & Package-P12: Dredging, Reclamation, Ground improvement & Beach Profiling for Ummahat Al Shykh Island 9-3 (St. Regis)

Duration: 07/2021 – 12/2023, Umluj, Saudi Arabia.

  • Laheq Dredging, Stockpiling, and Ground Improvement (Design & Build)

Start Date: 01/2024 - Present.

  • Perform detailed inspections of concrete works including formwork, reinforcement, and pouring to ensure compliance with local and international standards.
  • Review and approve technical submittals, method statements, and inspection test plans (ITPs) for various project activities.
  • Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and clients to resolve non-conformities and implement corrective actions, ensuring project quality remains on track.
  • Maintain detailed records of all inspections, materials used, and any non-conformance reports (NCRs) to ensure full documentation compliance.
  • Identify Non-conforming work or materials, notify construction, keep record & and follow up on corrective and preventive measures taken by Construction Dept.
  • Carry out final inspection for TOC certification of completion, and handing over of works.
  • Inspections/Monitoring of Off-Shore and On-Shore PHC Prestressed Spun Piles installation and Testing.
  • Inspection of on-site and off-site materials to be used in project and organize field and Laboratory tests, conducted by Third Party, on construction materials to ascertain their compliance with specifications and determine their acceptability for use on project.
  • Conduct regular (daily) site visits to supervise, and verify Execution of Civil /architectural works, ensuring compliance with Project specification.
  • Raise Non-conformance Report (NCR)/Site Observation Report (SOR).
  • Identify quality deficiencies in conjunction with Related Manager.
  • Monitoring/Inspections of Offshore/Onshore Pre-cast Villas installation.
  • Inspection of work done by construction team to ascertain that work is executed following Project specifications and accepted practice. Monitoring/Inspections of Pre-cast Concrete Elements in Pre-Cast Yard, e.g:

i) Reinforcement and formwork activities inspection.

ii) Concrete Placement and testing Inspection.

iii) Material Storage and Preservation.

iv) Quality Training Sessions with Construction Team.

  • Performed variety of concrete tests, including compressive strength, slump tests, and air content to ensure structural integrity of concrete works.
  • Coordinated with site engineering team to ensure proper placement, curing, and finishing of concrete.
  • Inspection of Pre-Cast Elements/foundations/ Slabs /Swimming Pools installation etc. for Precast Villas.
  • Inspection of Pre-Cast Elements U-Girders installation for BoardWalk Designed for access of Offshore Villas.
  • Inspections for Dredging and Reclamation Activities.
  • Led dredging quality control activities, ensuring precision of material excavation and placement for reclamation projects.
  • Supervised testing of dredged materials and provided technical input regarding suitability of materials for use in marine reclamation.
  • Ground Improvement Activities (Vibroflotation, Dynamic Compaction, Rapid Impact Compaction & Stone Columns Compaction) Monitoring and inspections.
  • Inspections of ongoing Activities at site, Monitoring required tests, i) CPT, ii) SPT, iii) Borehole Tests (for Geotechnical investigation), iv) ZLT, v) PLT, vi) FDT, and recording tests made as per Contract specifications.
  • Professional experience of Oracle Aconex system.
  • Coordinate document controls of below documents with project team and ensure that QA/QC validation has been done, to ensure their issue, amendments, and recall of controlled documents.

i) Technical Documents Submittals/Review.

ii) Drawings Review,

iii) WIR/RFIs,

iv) Project Handover Packages Review/submission.

v) MTA/MAR/MIR Inspection/Review

  • Attending Meetings with Red-Sea Global Site Team and Related (Consultant) regarding Quality issues.
  • Coordinate with Project Manager regarding work performance and hold authority to stop work in any area where discrepancies remain uncorrected and/or cancel Stop Work Order upon satisfactory correction of noted deficiencies.
  • Provide Technical support to Project Manager and guidance to site staff in submission of Materials for approval (MTA/MIR), Requests for Inspections (WIR/RFI’s), Shop drawings, and As-built Drawings.
  • Attend Weekly Project Review Meetings and/or QA/QC meetings and alert project team of any potential problems.
  • Review corrective actions proposed by construction, respond/follow ups and closeout procedure.

Civil QA/QC Inspector

China Geo-Engineering Corporation.
Yanbu Power & Desalination Plant Phase-III, SWCC, Saudi Arabia
10.2018 - 05.2021
  • Organize, implement, Conduct and manage the QA/QC Programs as per the Company’s Quality Policy
  • Coordinate the document controls of below documents with the project team and to ensure that QA/QC validation has been done, to ensure their issue, amendments and recall of controlled documents
  • Technical Documents Submittals/Review
  • Drawings Review
  • WIR/RFI’s, Project Packages review/submission, ECC/SCC/MCC/PCC
  • MTA/MIR Inspection/Review
  • Monitoring/Inspections of Building Construction activities from Foundations upto the Finishing activities, e.g, i) Concrete Structure, ii) Foundations, iii) Grade Beams, iv) Grade Slab, v) Columns, vi) Beams, vii) Slab / Roof, viii) Block / Masonry Walls, ix) Plaster Work, x) Waterproofing, xi) Paint, xii) Tile / Marble Work, xiii) Stair Case, xiv) Suspended Cieling, xv) Steel / Wooden Doors, xvi) Fire Proof Doors / Industrial Doors, xvii) Windows Installation/Leak Testing
  • Monitoring/Inspections of Electrical Duck Bank
  • Monitoring/Inspections of Road work, e.g: Sub-Grade, Sub-Base, Base Course Asphalt Laying
  • Material Receiving and inspection
  • Field Testing
  • Monitoring/Inspections Civil activities of Infrastructure, e.g: GRP/GRV Pipeline, Rain Water Drainage system, UPVC & HDPE Pipe of Rain Water and Sewage Drain Line
  • Monitoring/Inspections of ECC/SCC Punchlist/Snaglist Closing, Supporting and Giving full guidance to related site engineer regarding punch points/Snaglist Rectification and closure issues
  • Coordinate all inspections, monitor the required tests and record inspections and tests made per the Contract Plan and Contract Specifications
  • Liaise with the Client’s representative for the conduct of Day to Day Quality Related Project activities
  • Quality Control Meeting and alert the project team of any potential problems
  • Provide Technical support to the Project Manager and guidance to site staff in the submission of Materials for approval (MAR) and work Inspection Request (WIR/RFI)
  • Identify Non-conforming work or materials, notify construction, and keep a record
  • Follow-up corrective and preventive measures taken by the Construction Dept
  • Carry out the final inspection for certification of final completion and handing over of the works

Civil QA/QC Inspector

Sinopec International Petroleum Services Corporation.
Yanbu-Madina
09.2017 - 08.2018
  • Organize, implement, conduct and manage the QA/QC Programs as per the Company’s Quality Policy
  • Coordinate the document controls of below documents with the project team and to ensure that QA/QC validation has been done, to ensure their issue, amendments and recall of controlled documents
  • Technical Documents Review/Submittals
  • Drawings, RFI/WIR Submission, Project Packages submission
  • MTA/MIR Review and Submission
  • Execution of Building Construction activities from Foundations to the Finishing activities
  • Execution of Road work from Sub-Grade, Sub-Base, Base Course to Asphalt Laying
  • Execution of ECC/SCC Snag items/Punchlist Closing, Supporting and Giving full guidance to related site engineer regarding Snag/punch points issues
  • Coordinate all inspections, monitor the required tests and record inspections and tests made per the Contract Plan and Contract Specifications
  • Liaise with the Client’s representative for the conduct of Day to Day Quality Related Project activities
  • Coordinate with the Project Manager regarding work performance and hold authority to stop work in any area where discrepancies remain uncorrected and/or cancel the Stop Work Order upon satisfactory correction of noted deficiencies
  • Provide Technical support to the Project Manager and guidance to site staff in the submission of Materials for approval (MAR), Requests for Inspections (RFI), Shop drawings, As-built Drawings, ECC/SCC Punchlist Activities, and to close Punch points
  • Ensure that Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) are raised once the activities deviate from the Contract Specifications or normal construction industry practices
  • Coordinate with the Project Staff to compile and maintain pertinent records of inspections and testing until end of the contract and all pertinent records for retention on completion of the project
  • Attend Weekly Project Review Meetings and/or Quality Control Meetings and alert the project team of any potential problems

Civil QA/QC Inspector

Rocky Waves Contracting & Trading Company.
Yanbu-Madina
07.2016 - 08.2017
  • Pipeline Backfilling Gabion Basket Rip-Rap Protection
  • Pipeline Protection Berm Preparation
  • Supervising and monitoring Civil Activities
  • Coordination Between Dodsal Company and Aramco
  • Inspections and Approvals
  • Site Monitoring
  • Material Inspections

Civil QA/QC Inspector

Sinopec International Petroleum Services Corporation.
Yanbu-Madina
06.2014 - 06.2016
  • Monitoring and inspections of Pipeline Excavation & Wadi Protection
  • Gabion Basket Installation and inspections activities
  • Access/Haul Road Work
  • Concrete Activities Inspections
  • Inspections of finished Items Of Project
  • Work Load Confirmation
  • (Quantity Confirmation of Finished Jobs)
  • Preparing and Submition of RFI’s/WIR
  • Quality Control
  • Supervision Of Work
  • Survey Reports Review
  • Daily Progress Report
  • MS Office
  • AutoCad

Civil QA/QC Inspector

China Communications & Construction Company.
Jeddah
11.2013 - 05.2014
  • Site Monitoring & Supervision
  • RFI’s Submission & Inspections Follow-up
  • Quality Control
  • MIR/MAR Submission and Material Inspections
  • Daily Progress Report
  • MS Office
  • AutoCad

Site Civil Engineer

Safi International Construction Company.
Islamabad
09.2009 - 02.2010
  • Site Monitoring & Supervision
  • Material Receiving Inspections
  • Daily Progress Report
  • Technical Documentation Submission

Education

Higher Diploma of Associate Civil Engineer - Civil Engineering

Punjab Board of Technical Education
Lahore, Pakistan
06.2010 - 09.2013

Diploma of Quantity Surveyor - Estimation

Punjab Board of Technical Education
Lahore, Pakistan
06.2008 - 08.2009

High Secondary School - Matriculation

Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
Gujranwala, Punjab

Skills

  • Concrete Testing & Structural Integrity
  • Power Plant Construction & Industrial Buildings
  • Site Supervision & Coordination
  • Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, QMS)
  • Project Documentation & Reporting
  • Marine Construction Works (Dredging & Reclamation)
  • Ground Improvement Techniques (Compaction, Soil Stabilization)
  • Material & Soil Testing (FDT, CPT, ZLT, Standard Penetration Test, CBR, etc)
  • Subcontractor & Vendor Coordination
  • Structural Concrete Works (Reinforced Concrete, Pre-stressed Concrete)
  • Road Construction & Pavement Testing
  • Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Compliance (HSE)


Certification

  • ISO 9001:2015 Certified QMS Lead Auditor, 08/2023 - 08/2028
  • IOSH Health & Safety, Institution of Occupational Safety & Health, 05/2015 - 06/2015, Yanbu al Bahr, Saudi Arabia
  • IELTS, (International English Learning Testing System), British Council, 05/2018, Pakistan

Accomplishments

  • Red Sea Global Projects Approved Civil QC Engineer
  • SWCC Approved Civil QC Engineer

Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Advanced
Urdu/Hindi
Native
Pushto
Native
Punjabi
Fluent

Timeline

Civil QA/QC Engineer

China Harbour Engineering Arabia Co.
07.2021 - Current

Civil QA/QC Inspector

China Geo-Engineering Corporation.
10.2018 - 05.2021

Civil QA/QC Inspector

Sinopec International Petroleum Services Corporation.
09.2017 - 08.2018

Civil QA/QC Inspector

Rocky Waves Contracting & Trading Company.
07.2016 - 08.2017

Civil QA/QC Inspector

Sinopec International Petroleum Services Corporation.
06.2014 - 06.2016

Civil QA/QC Inspector

China Communications & Construction Company.
11.2013 - 05.2014

Higher Diploma of Associate Civil Engineer - Civil Engineering

Punjab Board of Technical Education
06.2010 - 09.2013

Site Civil Engineer

Safi International Construction Company.
09.2009 - 02.2010

Diploma of Quantity Surveyor - Estimation

Punjab Board of Technical Education
06.2008 - 08.2009
  • ISO 9001:2015 Certified QMS Lead Auditor, 08/2023 - 08/2028
  • IOSH Health & Safety, Institution of Occupational Safety & Health, 05/2015 - 06/2015, Yanbu al Bahr, Saudi Arabia
  • IELTS, (International English Learning Testing System), British Council, 05/2018, Pakistan

High Secondary School - Matriculation

Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
Tahir Shakeel