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Name : Syed Sardar Hussain Shah

Years with Firm : 11 Years Nationality: Pakistani

Proposed Position on Team: Materials Engineer /Geotechnical Engineer

Summary of Skills

 23-year experience with 13 years being as Geotechnical and Materials Engineer in quality
assurance and control of construction materials for road & bridge, dam & drainage channel, and
petrochemical plant projects
 Practical in implementation of contract specifications and QA/QC procedures; consider actual site
conditions, available resources, and respond professionally
 Conversant with inspection, sampling, testing, and reporting procedures of soil, aggregate, rock,
concrete, asphalt, steel, water, and other allied construction materialsas per AASHTO, ASTM,
ACI, BS, and Asphalt Institute standards
 Efficient in designing, asphalt, concrete, shotcrete, mortar, grout, GSB, and ABC mixes;
reviewing material submittals and making recommendations for approval if compliant and
acceptable
 Knowledgeable in calibration and operation of laboratory equipment, batch plants, and stone
crushers
 Familiar with geotechnical site investigation including borehole drilling and logging, field tests
(SPT, CPT, DCP, PLT ,and permeability);piezometer, settlement plate & pegs installation,
monitoring, and reporting
 Capable of technical-and-economical based selection and operations of borrow areas and
quarries
 Adept in Microsoft Office, Internet, report writing ,presentation, and systematic record
maintenance
 Able to pick up new concepts quickly and self-motivated to continuously learn and develop
technical, interpersonal, and behavioral skills
 Demonstrated ability to find and analyze problems, create and implement solutions, and followup
to ensure that action is taken promptly and efficiently
 Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English, Urdu, and Pashto languages; have
working knowledge in Arabic language
 Aware of importance of building and maintaining a positive work relationship with client and other
stakeholders and implementation of HSE requirements at workplace

Education
Master of Science (MSc) in Geology, First Class, University of Karachi, 1997
Emphasis: Engineering Geology

Bachelor of Science (BSc, Honours), Second Class, University of Karachi, 1996

Major: Geology, Minors: Chemistry and Physics

Work Experience

A) Oman, Construction Materials, 2003 to Present

2010 to Present Renardet S.A. & Partners Consulting Engineers, Geotechnical/Materials Engineer

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Projects:
 Construction of Jurf and Saay Drainage Channels at Duqm
(Feb,2017 to January,2020)
Supervised, reviewed, commented, and reported following tests/activities:
 Sieve analysis (BS 1377-2)
 Atterberg’s limits (BS 1377-2)
 Moisture content (BS 1377-2)
 Dry density-moisture content relationship, Proctor test (BS 1377-4)
 Dynamic cone penetration test (D6951)
 Sulphate and chloride content (BS 1377-3)
 In-situ density test ,FDT (BS 1377-9)
 Plate load test (BS 1377-9)
 Borehole drilling/trial pit excavation and logging (BS 5930)
 Standard penetration test (BS EN ISO 22476-3)
 Installation/monitoring of piezometers (BS 5930)
 Piling works using CFA methodology
 Construction of levees along wadi banks

 Construction of Jurf and Saay Dams at Duqm

(Feb,2017 to July,2017)
 Sieve analysis (AASHTO T88)
 Atterberg’s limits (AASHTO T89 and T 90)
 Moisture content (AASHTO T265)
 Dry density-moisture content relationship, Proctor test (AASHTO T180D)
 California bearing ratio (AASHTO T193)
 In-situ density test ,FDT (AASHTO T191)
 Borehole drilling and logging (BS 5930)
 Construction of detour using subbase material
 Foundation geological mapping
 Drilling and rock excavation by blasting
 Monitoring release of H2S gas as per HSE procedures

NOTE: Worked concurrently for the above Projects from Feb 2017 to Jul 2017.

 Liwa Plastics Industries Complex Project, Package LPIC-EPC-2

(Sep,2016 to Feb,2017)
 Sieve analysis (BS 1377-2)
 Atterberg’s limits (BS 1377-2)
 Moisture content (BS 1377-2)
 Dry density-moisture content relationship, Proctor test (BS 1377-4)
 In-situ density test ,FDT (BS 1377-9)
 Sulphate and chloride content (BS 1377-3)
 Plate load test (ASTM D1196)
 Piling works using CFA methodology
 Monitoring of piezometers and settlement plates

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 Construction of Channel Dangert 1 in Duqm

(March,2016 to Sep,2016)
 Construction of levees along wadi banks
 Loose riprap slope protection for levees
 Extension of existing and construction of new culverts
 Construction of subgrade, embankment, subbase, aggregate base and
bituminous courses
 Sieve analysis (AASHTO T88)
 Atterberg’s limits (AASHTO T89 and T 90)
 Moisture content (AASHTO T265)
 Dry density-moisture content relationship, Proctor test (AASHTO T180D)
 California bearing ratio (AASHTO T193)
 In-situ density test ,FDT (AASHTO T191)
 Asphalt core extraction (AASHTO R67/ASTM D5361)
 Bulk specific gravity of asphalt (AASHTO T166)
 Binder content (AASHTO T164)
 Gradation of extracted aggregate (AASHTO T30)
 Asphalt core thickness (ASTM D3549)

 Upgrading of Falaj Al Qabail Roundabout (Jan, 2014 to Feb,2016)

 Construction of flyover box girder bridges and culverts
 Construction of RCC and MSE retaining walls
 Construction of subgrade, embankment/rockfill, subbase, aggregate base and
bituminous courses
 Construction of vehicular and pedestrian underpasses, roundabout and service
roads
 Piling works using bored pile methodology
 Sieve analysis (AASHTO T88)
 Atterberg’s limits (AASHTO T89 and T 90)
 Moisture content (AASHTO T265)
 Dry density-moisture content relationship, Proctor test (AASHTO T180D)
 California bearing ratio (AASHTO T193)
 In-situ density test ,FDT (AASHTO T191)
 Asphalt core extraction (AASHTO R67/ASTM D5361)
 Bulk specific gravity of asphalt (AASHTO T166)
 Binder content (AASHTO T164)
 Gradation of extracted aggregate (AASHTO T30)
 Asphalt core thickness (ASTM D3549)
 Plate load test (ASTM D1196)
 Borehole drilling and logging (BS 5930)
 Measuring pavement roughness using a profiler (ASTM E950/E950M)

 Construction of Hasik-Ash Shuwaymiyah Asphalt Road

(Sep,2010 to Jan,2014)
 Construction of bridge and culverts
 Construction of RCC retaining walls and reinforced earth walls
 Construction of subgrade, embankment/rockfill, subbase, aggregate base and
bituminous courses
 Piling works using bored pile methodology
 Sieve analysis (AASHTO T88)

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 Atterberg’s limits (AASHTO T89 and T 90)

 Moisture content (AASHTO T265)
 Dry density-moisture content relationship, Proctor test (AASHTO T180D)
 California bearing ratio (AASHTO T193)
 In-situ density test ,FDT (AASHTO T191)
 Asphalt core extraction (AASHTO R67/ASTM D5361)
 Bulk specific gravity of asphalt (AASHTO T166)
 Binder content (AASHTO T164)
 Gradation of extracted aggregate (AASHTO T30)
 Asphalt core thickness (ASTM D3549)
 Plate load test (BS 1377-9)
 Borehole drilling/trial pit excavation and logging (BS 5930)

 Construction of Two Recharge Dams at Wadi As Sarin

(May,2010 to Sep,2010)

DOWNSTREAM DAM
 The dam mainly consisted of earthfill, screened filter and drain materials,
spillway gabions, retaining walls, and loose riprap
UPSTREAM DAM
 The dam mainly consisted of mass concrete, retaining walls, stilling basin, and
loose riprap
 Sieve analysis (BS 1377-2)
 Atterberg’s limits (BS 1377-2
 Moisture content (BS 1377-2)
 Dry density-moisture content relationship, Proctor test (BS 1377-4)
 In-situ density test,FDT (BS 1377-9)

Main Responsibilities:
 Manage and supervise overall laboratory and site activities related to QA/QC of
construction materials
 Play active role in geotechnical site investigation including borehole drilling and
logging, field tests (SPT, CPT, DCP, PLT ,and permeability) ,piezometer and
settlement plate installation, monitoring, and reporting
 Review quality control plans, method statements, and other relevant documents
 Set up and commission a testing laboratory as per contract
specifications
 Ensure timely inspection, approval, and commissioning of batch plants and
stone crusher to avoid delays
 Identify sources of construction materials, and evaluate their quality and
suitability for the project works
 Review material submittals and asphalt/concrete mix designs and recommend
for approval if acceptable
 Implement a quality control system and ensure that inspection, sampling, and
testing are performed as per specified procedures and the materials quality
complies with the specified requirements
 Arrange frequent visits to borrow areas, quarry, ,stone crusher and batch plants
to ensure materials are processed and produced as per quality requirements
 Identify quality issues of materials and workmanship, implement remedies, and
follow up to verify that action is taken promptly
 Review daily RFIs, assign duties to and monitor work activities of Inspectors,
and check laboratory progress reports
 Implement and maintain company’s policies related to HSE and QA/QC
 Facilitate a positive work relationship with client, contractor, co-workers, seniors,
subcontractors and suppliers to achieve the construction goals

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 Maintain and update laboratory record in a systematic and retrievable manner

2007 – 2009 Shanfari & Partners Co.LLC, Materials Engineer

 Salalah Flood Control Project, Package I & II

 Construction of levees along wadi banks
 Extension of existing and construction of new culverts
 Construction of RCC retaining walls
 Construction of subgrade, embankment, subbase, aggregate base and
bituminous courses
 Sieve analysis (AASHTO T88)
 Atterberg’s limits (AASHTO T89 and T 90)
 Moisture content (AASHTO T265)
 Dry density-moisture content relationship, Proctor test (AASHTO T180D)
 California bearing ratio (AASHTO T193)
 In-situ density test ,FDT (AASHTO T191)
 Asphalt core extraction (AASHTO R67/ASTM D5361)
 Bulk specific gravity of asphalt (AASHTO T166)
 Binder content (AASHTO T164)
 Gradation of extracted aggregate (AASHTO T30)
 Asphalt core thickness (ASTM D3549)

Main Responsibilities:
 Manage overall activities in laboratory and on site related to quality control of
construction materials for levees, roads, culverts, retaining walls, and protection
work
 Design bituminous mixes for roads
 Design concrete and allied mixes for structures, and protection work
 Supervise/witness tests in site laboratory, independent laboratory and on site
carried out by Contractor,Subcontractor or Third Party Laboratory for soil,
aggregate, rock, water, cementitious materials, steel, road marking paint,
bituminous materials, and other allied materials;
 Carry out statistical analysis for compressive strength test results of concrete and
allied materials
 Compile monthly laboratory report on material testing and ambient temperature
from daily laboratory reports
 Co-ordinate with the Client, Consultant, Contractor, Subcontractor and others
concerned as and when required
 Correspond with:
o Producers and suppliers of technical literature for specifying and testing of
construction materials
o Manufacturers and suppliers of laboratory equipment and chemicals used in
the testing of construction materials
o Laboratories carrying out repair and calibration of laboratory equipment and
batch plants
o Manufacturers and suppliers of raw materials and finished products used in
construction
 Arrange for testing of raw materials and finished products from independent
laboratories for which in-house testing facilities were not available
 Assess the quality of bituminous, cementitious , road marking and road signage

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materials and steel,etc.based on the test results/samples provided by the

manufacturer or the supplier;

2003 – 2007 Consolidated Contractors Co. Oman L.L.C. (CCC)

Asst. Laboratory Technician (Materials Inspector)

Projects:
 Dualization of Sohar –Buraimi Road (SBD)
 Rehabilitation Works for Nizwa -Thumrait Road (NTRR) (Stage -II)
 Internal Roads at Al Sharqiya Region (IRS), Sinaw
 Dualization of Aqr-Khatmat Malaha Road (AKD)

 Earth embankment and rockfill

 Construction of bridges and culverts
 Construction of RCC retaining walls
 Drilling and blasting for quarry materials
 Construction of subgrade, embankment/rockfill, subbase, aggregate base
and bituminous courses
 Sieve analysis (AASHTO T88)
 Atterberg’s limits (AASHTO T89 and T 90)
 Moisture content (AASHTO T265)
 Dry density-moisture content relationship, Proctor test (AASHTO T180D)
 California bearing ratio (AASHTO T193)
 In-situ density test ,FDT (AASHTO T191)
 Asphalt core extraction (AASHTO R67/ASTM D5361)
 Bulk specific gravity of asphalt (AASHTO T166)
 Binder content (AASHTO T164)
 Gradation of extracted aggregate (AASHTO T30)
 Asphalt core thickness (ASTM D3549)

Main Responsibilities:

 Assist in overall quality control relevant operations of construction materials

in laboratory and on site for roads, bridges, culverts and protection work
 Perform and report tests on soil,aggregate,concrete,mortar and bituminous
mixes
 Facilitate designing concrete, asphalt and allied mixes
 Compile monthly laboratory report on material testing and ambient temperature
from daily laboratory reports
 Carry out statistical analysis for compressive strength test results of concrete
and allied materials
 Update and maintain laboratory record in an easily retrievable manner
 Assist blasting crew in drilling and blasting operations at quarry site

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B) Pakistan, Miscellaneous Jobs, 1998 to 2001

2001 Geological Survey of Pakistan, Assistant Director (Geologist)

Main Responsibilities:
 Assist in data collection for geological mapping and sample collection of rocks,
minerals and fossils in the field
 Aid in sample preparation of rocks and minerals for petrographic examination
 Help in report writing and preparing presentation for the field work carried out
 Attend courses arranged for skills enhancement of the staff

1999 - 2000 Samsons Chemicals (Pvt) Limited, Laboratory Supervisor

Main Responsibilities:
 Inspect received consignments of chemicals for quantity and quality
 Carry out and report colour fastness,adhesion,and flex tests on leather samples
 Assist in preparing formulations for leather finishes
 Arrange and dispatch samples of chemicals to the potential customers

1998 cbm Plastics (Pvt) Limited, Quality Control Supervisor

Main Responsibilities:
 Inspect received consignments of plastic resins and packaging material for
quantity and quality
 Carry out and report layer thickness, drop, and dimensional tests on in-process
and finished products
 Carry out and document calibration of measuring equipment
 Prepare and maintain quality control records for internal and external quality audit

Professional Training Courses

 Construction Project Management [Jan 2021-Mar 2021] - Skill Development Council/PIBSAT, Karachi, Pakistan
 Quality Assurance/Control [Dec 2020-Apr 2021] - Skill Development Council/SECURE, Karachi, Pakistan
(Compliance to ISO 9001:2015)

 Quantity Surveying [Jan 2021-Apr 2021] - Skill Development Council/GLOBAL CONSULTANTS, Karachi, Pakistan
NOTE: The above courses are related to residential building construction.

Language

Language Speaking Reading Writing

Urdu Mother Tongue
English Excellent Excellent Excellent
Arabic Good Fair Fair
Pashto Excellent Fair Fair

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(Signature of Staff Member)

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