ASIM SHALIQ
Ottawa
Summary
A dedicated professional with over 5 years of experience in the structural consulting industry, specializing in buildings and bridges. Currently employed at Hatch Limited, I am passionate about advancing my career in the design, management, and execution of large transportation infrastructure projects. I am eager to expand my expertise in project management, business development, and staff leadership, while continuing to drive successful outcomes through technical knowledge and teamwork. I am seeking a role that offers growth opportunities in operations management and leadership within the infrastructure sector.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bridge Designer/Coordinator (EIT)
Hatch Limited
07.2023 - Current
- Prepared preliminary and detailed design drawings for various bridges and culverts for clients such as Metrolinx, Municipal Governments, and the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO)
- Collaborated closely with clients, architects, engineers, and professionals to provide seamless support across key projects, ensuring all stakeholders' needs were met
- Assisted in developing and monitoring project schedules, budgets, and deliverables, working with internal teams and clients to ensure projects were completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with client specifications
- Contributed to the preparation of comprehensive technical reports and documentation, ensuring all project deliverables met engineering standards and complied with industry regulations
- Coordinated with both internal teams and external clients to ensure accuracy and clarity
- Worked closely with engineering teams to ensure client requirements were fully understood and accurately reflected in design proposals and execution plans
- Gathered and analyzed client feedback, working with both internal teams and external partners to refine service offerings, improve customer satisfaction, and enhance project outcomes
Structural Coordinator/Inspector - Bridges
Tatham Engineering Limited
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Led site inspections for bridge rehabilitation, ensuring compliance with engineering specs, design plans, and safety standards throughout all construction phases, monitor site activities, verify on-site testing and review of contractor submissions
- Worked closely with fellow engineers and technicians to provide coordinated designs
- Maintained project documents, ensuring safety-related observations were recorded and shared with the team
- Conducted quality control inspections to ensure materials and practices met design specifications and safety standards
- Attended project initiation meeting with municipalities, discussing the project schedule, site constraints, plan and construction stages etc
- Prepared preliminary and detailed drawings based on contract documents for various municipalities
- Performed Engineering design tasks for new and existing bridge rehabilitation projects from preliminary to final design, performing structural load calculations, preparing cost estimates under the supervision of a senior engineer
- Notable Projects: Weatherall Bridge rehabilitation: For the County of Simcoe, the bridge has to be rehabilitated (worth $1.40M)
- Tasks included preparing tender documents, site visits, reviewing contractor’s submittals, attending pre construction meeting, contract administration and inspection, engage in communication and coordination with community members impacted by construction projects
- Acton Island Bridge Rehabilitation: For the District Municipality of Muskoka, rehabilitation of the bridge (worth $2.70M) is required to extend its service life
- Tasks involved finalizing design drawings, design of elastomeric bearings, site inspection
- Structure BR-037 Rehabilitation: For the Municipality of Meaford, rehabilitation work consisting of patch repairs of deteriorated concrete, replacement of the pedestrian railing to be done which is located within an urban environment
- Tasks included site visits to inspect and confirm existing conditions and applicability of proposed works, preparing preliminary design drawings, followed with construction inspection
- Hen and Chicken Island Bridge: For the Town of Collingwood, the existing spans are to be replaced with new bridge structure as this bridge provides access to Hen and Chicken Island via White’s Bay Park
- Tasks included site visits to inspect and confirm existing conditions and applicability of proposed works
- Mitchell Creek Bridges Design: This site being located near significant woodlands, for The Town of The Blue Mountains, two bridges are to be replaced
- Tasks included site inspection during construction and reviewing contractor submittals and confirm existing conditions
Structural Coordinator
Rebar Enterprises Inc.
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Prepared shop drawings using AutoCAD/Rebar CAD software and barlists by interpreting structural, architectural drawings based on Structural and Architectural drawings
- Drafted reports, determined project changes, prepared RFIs, DCNs and memos to clients and consultants to issue changes and track resolutions
- Assisted project team and ensuring that the project deliverables meet business needs
- Provided technical support to the team, training new hires through presentations by explaining the challenges, quality check, and company's standards and specifications
- Communicated with Architects, Structural consultants for any approvals and liaising with the project site team (Project Managers, Site Superintendents, Project Coordinators) throughout the project timeline to facilitate smooth flow of project and resolve issues that may arise on site
- Performed site visits and attend site meetings to assess constructability problems and propose alternative solutions in conformance with the codes and designers approval
- Attended project team meetings, discussing strategies, monitoring project plans, writing project reports and tracking project progress
Intern
FSK Infratech Engineering Consultants
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Conducted on-site inspections to verify steel reinforcement for columns, beams, and slabs before casting, ensuring compliance with design specifications and quality standards
- Checked and verified the construction of structural elements (slabs, beams, columns, footings) in multi-storey residential buildings against design drawings and technical requirements
- Collaborated with engineers, architects, contractors, and other disciplines to resolve issues and ensure design intent was followed
- Assisted in preparing and updating structural working drawings for tender and construction phases, and provided detailed site reports on inspection findings
- Ensured adherence to building codes, safety standards, and environmental regulations throughout the construction process
Education
M.Eng. - Civil Engineering
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Osmania University
Hyderabad, India06.2017
Skills
- Managing conflicts
- Leadership
- Time-management
- Innovation
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork
- Independently
- Highly organized
- Detail oriented
- Team collaboration
- Project tracking
- Relationship building
- Schedule management
- Stakeholder communications
- Work flow planning
- Risk management
- Budget control
- Cost control
Professionaldesignations
- Engineer in Training, Professional Engineers Ontario
- P.Eng., Applied
Others
Valid ‘G’ drivers license with reliable transportation, Eligible for reliability security clearance check, True
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Limited Working
Hindi
Full Professional
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Engineer in Training
Timeline
Bridge Designer/Coordinator (EIT)
Hatch Limited
07.2023 - Current
Structural Coordinator/Inspector - Bridges
Tatham Engineering Limited
11.2022 - 07.2023
Structural Coordinator
Rebar Enterprises Inc.
02.2020 - 09.2022
Intern
FSK Infratech Engineering Consultants
10.2016 - 08.2017
M.Eng. - Civil Engineering
University of Ottawa
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Osmania University
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