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MOHAMMED ISMAIL SARWAR

MOHAMMED ISMAIL SARWAR

Project Manager
Auckland,AUK

Summary

Result-driven Civil Engineer with over 12 years of international experience across New Zealand, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and India, specialising in project management, structural engineering, quality assurance, and contract administration. Proven expertise in delivering multidisciplinary projects across residential, commercial, industrial, land development, and infrastructure sectors. Skilled in NZS3910 contract administration, QA/QC systems, stakeholder engagement, and project leadership. Currently pursuing a Master of Engineering Project Management at the University of Auckland, with a goal to attain Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status in the future.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

Project Manager (Contractor)

Tricone Builders Limited
07.2023 - Current

Multiple Projects Valued at approximately NZD 10-12 million

  • Manage the simultaneous delivery of multiple residential construction and civil works projects across Auckland and Hamilton, ensuring alignment with quality standards, project budgets, timelines, and client expectations.
  • Lead complete project lifecycle management, including coordination of site activities, subcontractor engagement, council inspections, procurement, and risk mitigation to drive successful project outcomes.
  • Oversee civil works packages encompassing cut and fill operations, platform formation, trenching for 3 waters (stormwater, wastewater, potable water), retaining wall construction, concrete driveways, kerb and channel works, and land development compliance.
  • Implement proactive project recovery strategies, including resequencing tasks, overlapping non-dependent activities, and resource reallocation, resulting in a 10–15% improvement in project delivery efficiency.
  • Manage active client communications, subcontractor negotiations, and supplier coordination, contributing to business growth through client referrals and securing favourable procurement rates.

Project Manager (Client Side)

Ace Builders
06.2021 - 07.2022

Project - 5-Storey Semi-Commercial Building

  • Delivered a five-storey semi-commercial building project, overseeing design coordination and contractor supervision.
  • Negotiated supplier contracts to achieve a 12% reduction in procurement costs.
  • Implemented project scheduling recovery strategies to address material delays.

Associate Project Manager/Civil Structural Engineer (Consultant)

Khatib & Alami Consolidated Engineering Company
06.2019 - 02.2021

Project 1 – Roads and Infrastructure Works & Construction of 96 townhouses in Marbella village, Dubai Sports City (USD 32 million).

Project 2 – Roads and Utilities Maintenance Package in Dubai Silicon Oasis (USD25 million)

Project 3 – Construction of structural gates, Public toilet blocks, and Hard & Soft Landscaping Works in Dubai South district (USD 15 million)

  • Led the structural engineering components across diverse residential and infrastructure projects, including roads and flyovers simultaneously, while managing project timelines, coordinating with stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring adherence to budgets and regulatory requirements and overseeing contracts and claims to mitigate risks and resolve disputes.
  • Reviewed structural designs and technical documentation to ensure alignment with tender requirements and quality standards.
  • Supervised on-site teams, conducted inspections, provided technical guidance and resolved structural challenges to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.

Structural QC Engineer (Tier 1 Contractor)

Salini Impregilo (WeBuild)
09.2017 - 04.2019

Project - Meydan One Mall (USD435 Million)

  • Executed diverse structural and construction inspections, ensuring compliance with project specifications and standards.
  • Supervised a team of 8 QC inspectors, managing inspection schedules and addressing on-site challenges.
  • Conducted internal audits and coordinated third-party inspections to uphold quality protocols.
  • Delivered training sessions on quality assurance procedures to enhance team expertise.

Project Engineer (Client Side)

Ashoka Builders
12.2016 - 08.2017

Project - 12.5 Hectares Land Development, Construction of 4 show homes and a Clubhouse (USD24 million)

  • Facilitated the execution of land development and the construction of four model houses and a clubhouse, ensuring adherence to schedules and compliance standards.
  • Analysed quotes and assisted the project manager with vendor selection during the procurement process.
  • Monitored project progress, coordinated site activities, ensured compliance, and optimised resource management for seamless execution.

Civil Site Engineer (Tier 3 Contractor)

Global Vision Saudia
05.2016 - 11.2016

Project - Saudi Aramco Gas Booster Station Expansion Project (USD 1.3 billion)

  • Supervised and managed large-scale earthworks, including bulk excavation, grading, backfilling, soil compaction, and ground stabilisation for industrial foundation zones, in compliance with Saudi Aramco’s stringent quality and safety standards.
  • Directed the complete construction of civil infrastructure elements, including concrete foundations, structural equipment bases, service buildings, and stormwater retention ponds (percolation ponds) across high-security operational zones.
  • Oversaw trenching, bedding, and installation of major underground utilities (water supply, sewer pipelines, electrical ducts), including hydrostatic testing, backfilling, and reinstatement, ensuring compliance with Aramco material specifications and inspection protocols.
  • Coordinated technical approvals, conducted quality inspections, monitored construction sequencing, and collaborated closely with project engineers and quality managers to maintain continuous workflow across critical path activities.

Civil Site Engineer (Client Side)

Arch Infratech
03.2013 - 04.2016

Project - G+6 Storey Residential Apartment

  • Supervised and coordinated construction activities, including structural and finishing works, ensuring compliance with design specifications.
  • Managed material tracking, contractor coordination, and sequencing to maintain timelines and minimise delays.
  • Conducted daily site inspections and verified measurements to prepare detailed progress reports for scheduling and billing.
  • Collaborated with senior engineers and consultants to resolve technical queries and implement design adjustments.

Education

Master of Engineering Project Management - Civil Engineering

University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ
11-2025

Master of Construction And Engineering Management - Civil Engineering

La Trobe University
Melbourne, Australia
06-2023

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad, India
06-2014

Skills

  • Civil & Structural Engineering Oversight
  • Project & Construction Management
  • Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC)
  • NZS3910 Contract Administration
  • Land Development & Infrastructure Delivery
  • Technical Documentation Review
  • Procurement & Risk Management
  • Client & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Leadership & Team Supervision
  • Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Compliance

Certification

  • Member, Engineering New Zealand (MEngNZ)
  • Agile Project Management Fundamentals (Training Completed)
  • AutoCAD | Basic BIM Knowledge
  • Working Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) through professional experience
  • Root Cause Analysis and CAPA (Training/Practical Application)

Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved over 1,000 structural quality inspections during the construction of Meydan One Mall, which led to a 98% first-pass inspection rate and a 30% reduction in NCRS through preventive action planning.
  • Collaborated with a team of 12 site and office staff in developing Marbella Village – 96 Townhouses and Infrastructure Works, ensuring seamless coordination across multiple contractors and delivering both civil and residential works on schedule.
  • Achieved successful delivery of large-scale earthworks and underground utilities through effectively helping with site supervision, trenching operations, and compliance inspections during the Saudi Aramco Gas Booster Station Expansion (USD 1.3B) project.

Timeline

Project Manager (Contractor)

Tricone Builders Limited
07.2023 - Current

Project Manager (Client Side)

Ace Builders
06.2021 - 07.2022

Associate Project Manager/Civil Structural Engineer (Consultant)

Khatib & Alami Consolidated Engineering Company
06.2019 - 02.2021

Structural QC Engineer (Tier 1 Contractor)

Salini Impregilo (WeBuild)
09.2017 - 04.2019

Project Engineer (Client Side)

Ashoka Builders
12.2016 - 08.2017

Civil Site Engineer (Tier 3 Contractor)

Global Vision Saudia
05.2016 - 11.2016

Civil Site Engineer (Client Side)

Arch Infratech
03.2013 - 04.2016

Master of Engineering Project Management - Civil Engineering

University of Auckland

Master of Construction And Engineering Management - Civil Engineering

La Trobe University

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
MOHAMMED ISMAIL SARWARProject Manager