Imtiaz Akbar

Experienced in reviewing scope of work, specifications, contract terms and related documents for Technical and commercial evaluations. Monitor and review the Project schedules to ensure project activities are implemented in a cost effective and timely manner. Responsible for the effective planning, coordination, supervision and execution of Project related activities with Contractor & Work sites. Prepare Bid documents, participate In Tender Evaluations & Technical Clarification meetings with contractors. Manage, monitor and Interpret Contract & Design documents. Analyse priority of activities to ensure timely completion of tasks as per defined Procedures & Standards. To support development, documentation and communication of proper standard guidelines to relevant stakeholders and monitor their adherence. To monitor the actual expenditure against the budget plan during the project execution phase. Monitoring contractor's payment process, assist in measurement and financial management. Review contractual correspondences from Contractors and identifies any early warning of potential issues and prepare necessary response. Monitoring the contract's key performance criteria includes ICV performance, Project progress and resource deployment. Manage Contractual Changes and assist in the preparation of Contract amendments as necessary. Assist in the preparation and issuance of Variation Orders, Claims, etc. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

• May-2022 till Date, Contracts Management Expert, Freelance Consultant, Provide guidance upon analysing and drafting quantum analysis reports in contentious matters., Providing support to Client in presenting the Client’s position with respect to claims to third parties as required;, Drafting good quality contractual narrative, Providing contractual advisory services, Providing assistance with gathering of evidence for the purpose of claims analysis
• Mar-2021 to Apr-2022, Contracts Engineer, Seconded to OQ Exploration and Production LLC through Worley Oman Engineering LLC, Provide post Contract advisory services in a manner that is consistent with regulation, policies., Evaluate contractual correspondence/documentation received from Contractor and prepare the necessary response., Participate in Weekly meetings and Change Order meetings with Contractor and prepare/review the corresponding MOM, Draft contractual, commercial letters as may be required for the Work, Review and evaluation of Contractor’s Claim submission and provide necessary recommendation.
• Dec-2019 to Mar-2020, Contracts Engineer, SK Engineering (EPC Contractor for Oil & Gas Projects), Kuwait., Liaise actively with all concerned Project representatives and technical specialists involved in the technical management of said contract and Project Controls., Draft contractual correspondence to client pertaining to Notices, Variations and Claims., Perform any other contractual activities related to subcontractors and/or vendors involved in the Project., Interact with the various team members to familiarize Project development and accordingly provide all the necessary contractual advice and strategies., Ensure effectiveness of documentation concerning the Contract.
• Apr-2017 to Mar-2019, Contracts Administrator, Seconded to Kuwait Oil Company through M/s Alghanim International, Kuwait., Provide post Contract advisory services in a manner that is consistent with KOC regulation, policies., Evaluate contractual correspondence/documentation received from Contractor and prepare the necessary response., Ensure timely submission and adjustment by Contractor of guarantees and certificates as per the Contract., Participate in Weekly meetings and Change Order meetings with Contractor and prepare/review the corresponding MOM, Ensure Contractors payment is as per the claimed progress., Draft contractual, commercial letters and minutes of meetings held with Contractors., Prepare timely report to management as required highlighting progress and encountered areas of concern.
• Oct-2013 to May-2016, Contracts Administrator, Samsung Engineering (EPC Contractor for Oil & Gas Projects), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia., Responsible for commercial guidance, bidder selection and preparation of bid documents, prequalification documents, bid evaluations, contract negotiations pertaining to Services and materials., Post award Contract management for Construction Subcontractors like service orders, variations, amendment, extension and other agreement document and obtain relevant signoffs as per Company procedure., Perform any other contractual activities related to other subcontractors and/or vendors involved in the Project., Observe strict confidentiality with regards to the Contractual and Commercial documentation managed., Manage the procurement interface with Contractors, Suppliers, Consultants and Company professionally and ethically., Coordinate the final close-out of completed contracts by ensuring proper resolution of all outstanding issues and/or disputes with contractors.
• Jul-2011 to May-2013, Contracts Engineer, Kazmunai Services & Contracting LLP (Construction Contractor for Offshore Project) Kazakhstan., Prepare monthly payment application based on the Quantity of Work performed for submission to Client (Agip KCO)., Prepare Cost/Man-hour estimate for electrical and instrumentation Call-off based Works., Review and assess monthly valuations prepared by Subcontractors and assist in processing payment requests., Prepare routine progress reports and monthly Cost reports of assigned Contracts to Client., Generate & maintain documentation for analysis, negotiation and submission of Variation requests to Client., Coordinate in the development of various contracts for materials and services., Review and prepare Contractual correspondence to Client as required., Coordinate final close-out of completed Contracts by ensuring proper resolution of all outstanding issues.
• Jul-2010 to Feb-2011, Procurement Engineer, Suwaidi Industrial Services, (EPC Contractor for Oil & Gas Projects), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia., Sourcing and Pre-qualifying bidders for Services and Materials., Prepare the recommendation of Bidders lists for approval., Issuance of Request for Proposal packages as per appropriate policies & procedures., Coordinating response to bidder's questions and clarifications., Prepare Commercial Bid Summary, negotiating exceptions and qualifications and normalizing the various bids to bring them to a common platform for comparison., Negotiate exceptions to the terms and conditions. Liaise with the corporate legal team as required., Prepare bid tabulations and recommendation letters for review and approval., Issue confirmed contract upon receipt of the recommendation.
• Sep-2009 to Jun-2010, Site Engineer, Daelim Saudi Arabia Ltd (EPC Contractor for Oil & Gas Projects), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia., Manage Construction Subcontractors with minimum frontline supervision., Report to discipline superintendent on all construction activities at Site and obtain suitable guidance for proper supervision at Site., Ensure Construction activities are executed by following applicable codes/standards and procedures., Reporting of Construction progress against the planned progress, Manage Technical queries concerning the Contract.
• Jan-2009 to Apr-2009, Field Support Engineer, Rotary Mec Sdn Bhd (Contractor for Oil & Gas Projects), Malaysia., Review engineering drawings and liaise with Vendor & Client to solve technical discrepancies., Plan and assign tasks to team members, monitor for effective execution of Construction activities related to Gas Turbines., Monitor execution of Cable laying activities between field and Control room, Carry out related function checks in coordination with Vendor as part of pre-commissioning activities.
• Dec-2006 to Aug-2008, Construction Supervisor, Consolidated Construction Contracting Company (EPC Contractor for Oil & Gas Projects), Qatar, Ensure Compliance of Permit to Work System in live plant areas., Supervision of field instrument installation Works at Site., Review Project Specifications and generate the bill of Quantities., Assign tasks to team members, monitor, and guide effective execution from the Construction stage until Commissioning Stage., Prepare Progress reports to Section Engineer and Client., Organize meetings with the Client to resolve any site related construction issues.

• Microsoft Power BI for data analytics from Alison Online Education.
• Conference on Construction Law and Legal Foundations, Manipal Institute of Higher Education, Bangalore, India.
• Best Practices in managing delays and disruption in Construction Projects by Expert Delay Analyst Mike Tiestro, UK
• Knowledge of using PM Web digital tool in management of Capital Projects through CMCS FZCO, UAE.
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 Suite in relation to Schedule Management.