Abdul Samad Baig
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Ambitious Civil Engineer in Training transitioning to Professional Engineer status with a solid foundation in engineering principles. Proven ability to contribute effectively to multi-million dollar projects, adept at using industry-standard tools, and committed to maintaining high standards of excellence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Engineer
PCL Construction
06.2023 - Current
- Create and issue tender packages on behalf of the Calgary Airport Authority and manage the tender process.
- Develop subcontracts and participate in contract negotiations with senior project managers.
- Assist project manager with subcontractor management on site, cost control tasks, and monthly forecasting.
- Develop and maintain progress schedule on Primavera P6 by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems in a timely manner
- Review mechanical, civil, structural, and electrical drawings to create accurate takeoffs and provide budgetary cost estimates.
- Develop and manage project specific quality (including Inspection & Test Plan) & execution plans by reviewing design, specifications, and contract.
- Chair site meetings with clients, consultants, and trade partners and distribute meeting minutes to project team members
- Provide technical engineering solutions to consultants to expedite resolving issues on site
- Develop a strong relationship with client representatives and secure future opportunities.
- Identified potential risks and developed mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions to project timelines.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define clear project goals, leading to consistent alignment with expectations throughout the process.
- Implemented change management processes that minimized disruptions while maintaining forward momentum on projects.
- Facilitated frequent progress reports and presentations to keep management informed about ongoing activities within their respective domains.
- Ensured safety compliance by conducting regular site inspections and implementing necessary corrective actions.
- Facilitated the resolution of conflicts among team members, fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to success.
- Demonstrated commitment to environmental sustainability through promotion of green building practices and careful consideration of material sourcing.
Project Coordinator
PCL Construction
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Assist project manager with subcontractor management on site, cost control tasks, and monthly forecasting
- Lead piping program by planning weekly workflows & reviewing drawings ensuring field run isometrics are as per associated P&ID
- Ensure self-performed mechanical scope of work (piping) is aligned with client specification (installation procedures/materials) and CSA B149.1 (Natural Gas & Propane Installation code) where applicable
- Assist project manager and superintendent in overall construction planning and allocation of resources such as equipment & labour
- Provide schedule updates and work with district scheduler to ensure it is accurate and logical
- Produce bi-weekly and monthly reports for the client which includes monthly schedule updates, progress curves (overall S-curve & commodity curves)
- Perform civil and mechanical quantity takeoffs used to order material and report progress to the client
- Exposure to the change management process
- Successfully issued a change order proposal and change order for ~$5,000
- Assist project manager in managing subcontracts and ensure all invoices are acceptable per the agreed terms/rates in the contract
- Assist site team in problem solving engineering issues and proposing alternatives to Engineer of Record for approval, if necessary
- Chair subcontract kickoff meetings prior to mobilization
- Maintain project’s document management system, planning/progressing system, quality management system, material management system
- Create RFIs and regularly follow up for responses if required
- Ensure RFI and RFI responses were clear and accurate with adequate detail to redline engineered drawings
- Develop a strong relationship with client representatives
- Ensuring safe work practices and adherence to company policy and procedures.
Operations Support Student
PCL Construction
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Completed BIM 360 Field set up for projects and training project teams
- Creating reports in Power BI for senior managers
- Presenting Power BI reports to managers and presenting/training dashboard to project teams
- Assisting with progress UAV drone flights for projects
- Conducting an audit on BIM 360 Docs to ensure projects are utilizing the full potential of the site
- Comparing the functionalities and accessibility of StructionSite and OpenSpace using a 360 Camera
- Preparing power point presentations for scheduling seminars across PCL
- Nureva (Nialli) Visual Planner maintenance of users and plans.
Engineering Student
PCL Construction
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Provide support to senior engineers with request for information (RFIs), extra work reports (EWRs), and progress reports
- Assist engineers in problem solving issues on site
- Exposure to project budgeting and scheduling
- Assisting senior engineers in reviewing drawings and ordering the required materials
- Quickly learning new programs and exploring them to learn new techniques
- Read and interpret drawings, schematics, and reports
- Creating hour take-offs using the drawings, schematics, and reports to enter into 'EnScope' (PCL Industrial’s scheduling and planning software)
- Ensuring safe work practices and the adherence to company policy and procedures
- Data entry into PCL’s document management system
- Assisting superintendents and foremen in understanding the model of the project.
Construction Intern
Strategic Group
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Exposure to project management tasks such as budgeting, tendering, procurement and project control
- Assisting project manager and site superintendent with problem solving issues on site
- Exposure to technical engineering information and plans, detail sheets and specifications for contractors
- Assisting project manager manage contracts with unclear/incomplete scopes
- Interpreting engineering drawings to lead a small project on the site
- Attend meetings with the architects and engineers to review drawings for a new project
- Assisting project coordinator with quantity takeoffs for a new project
- Site safety inspection with Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) inspector
- Weekly site safety inspections with the safety officer to identify potential hazards on site
- Attend weekly site meetings with site superintendent, project manager, project coordinator, and foremen to discuss progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB04.2021
Skills
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new situations
- Excellent with Power BI, AutoCAD, Revit 2023, Microsoft office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), MS project, Bluebeam Revu, Primavera P6
- Understanding and working knowledge of project management theories and tasks including project scheduling
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical)
- Highly attentive to detail
- Ability to work individually, as well as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent at following instruction with high degree of accuracy, quality and adherence
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Excellent presentation skills
Additional Information
- Positive attitude and enthusiastic, and willing to accept new challenges
- Class 5 driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract
- Completion of engineering safety course offered by Alberta Construction Safety Association
- Able to quickly adapt to changing priorities as well as new situations
- First Aid Certificate
- Transport Canada Security Clearance
Education Achievements
- International Baccalaureate graduate, 2016
- Received Alexander Rutherford Scholarship
- Completed the Construction Safety Training System (CSTS—09)
- Alberta Health and Safety Committees and Representatives Certificate
- First Aid (CSA Intermediate) – Level C Certificate
- Occupational Health & Safety training
- WHMIS & H2S certification
References Available
True
Academic Status
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, University of Alberta, 04/2021, 3.0/4.0
Volunteer Experience
Muslim Student Association, University of Alberta, 2017, 2018, Enhanced my leadership skills by successfully completing carrying out team tasks, Worked with other volunteers and executives in organizing large-scale events, Attended the team meetings regularly to ensure the group objectives were achieved, Organized weekly events – ensured time was coordinated with students’ schedules, Ensured the equipment required for set up was available and in acceptable condition
Timeline
Field Engineer
PCL Construction
06.2023 - Current
Project Coordinator
PCL Construction
05.2021 - 06.2023
Operations Support Student
PCL Construction
09.2020 - 12.2020
Engineering Student
PCL Construction
09.2019 - 12.2019
Construction Intern
Strategic Group
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Alberta
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