AHSAM SAULAT
Lindenhurst
Summary
Construction and Operations Manager with 9+ years of experience supporting public-sector infrastructure and institutional projects, including work with NYC SCA, DDC, MTA, DSNY, OGS, and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. Proven ability to manage contractors, enforce site safety and regulatory compliance, coordinate with agency stakeholders, and lead large field teams in active, occupied environments. Strong background in schedule coordination, RFIs, submittals, inspections, documentation, and closeout, directly applicable to K-12 school construction projects.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Operations Manager
Jenkins/Gales and Martinez A/K/A JGM INC.
NY/NJ
06.2024 - Current
- Provided oversight for Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) and Baggage Handling System (BHS) projects at EWR and LGA, coordinating construction activities within active, occupied facilities.
- Supervised a 40-person workforce, supported by 2 Assistant Operations Managers, overseeing manpower planning, productivity, compliance, and operational continuity.
- Served as Company Authorized Signatory for the Port Authority of NY & NJ, responsible for approvals, official correspondence, access authorization, and compliance documentation.
- Coordinated daily with Port Authority engineers, inspectors, safety officers, contractors, and vendors, aligning construction work with shutdowns, phasing plans, and commissioning schedules.
- Enforced OSHA regulations, site safety plans, and agency-specific safety standards, ensuring contractor compliance and incident prevention in a high-risk environment.
- Reviewed scopes of work, work permits, schedules, and sequencing plans, minimizing impacts to ongoing operations directly comparable to active K-12 school facilities.
- Monitored contractor performance, staffing levels, and contract compliance; identified risks, delays, and non-conformance issues, and escalated to senior management and agency stakeholders.
- Supported field inspections, punch list resolution, system testing, and turnover, ensuring work conformance with approved plans and specifications.
- Maintained comprehensive daily reports, incident logs, attendance records, and audit documentation required by public agencies.
- Demonstrated strong leadership across routine and non routine environments, enforcing policies and maintaining workforce accountability during critical project phases.
Project Manager
LAWRENCE CONTRACTOR INC.
New York
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Supported multiple public-sector construction projects with NYC SCA, DDC, MTA, DSNY, and OGS.
- Assisted with bid compilation, submissions, pre-award reviews, and negotiations.
- Prepared Schedules of Values (SOVs), baseline schedules, kickoff meetings, and mobilization documentation.
- Maintained compliance with Federal, State, and City safety regulations, ensuring timely submission of required documentation.
- Coordinated directly with project officers, engineers, inspectors, and agency representatives.
- Managed RFIs, submittals, pay applications, and change orders, including subcontractor negotiations.
- Conducted project meetings, set milestones, and prepared monthly progress and status reports.
- Supported project inspections, safety trainings, and closeout activities.
- Monitored budgets, tracked costs, and implemented cost-control measures while ensuring fair subcontractor treatment.
Project Coordinator
SSD INTERIORS INC.
New York
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Overseeing the subcontractor and vendor hiring process, coordination, procurement process, and tracking vendor invoices.
- Distribution and tracking of project-related technical materials in conjunction with the Project Manager, compiling detailed on-site construction activity logs.
- Maintenance of all project logs utilizing Word documents and Excel spreadsheets, including request for information, proposal request, cost event, project cost reports, etc.
- Assist in the coordination and preparation of monthly project progress reports, i.e., projected cost reports, schedules, and status reports, estimating construction cost, and keeping track of project budget.
- Projects related correspondence, letters, emails, etc.
- Pre-construction, construction, and close-out paperwork, i.e., Submittals, RFI’s closeouts as as-built drawings, etc.
- Meeting with project clients to assess their needs and define project requirements, acceptance criteria, and project timelines.
- Assign tasks to team members and help them understand what’s expected from them in terms of project milestones and deliverables.
Client Architect And Quality Assurance Manager
FORTRESS SQUARE SERVICES
Lahore
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Oversaw construction execution in accordance with approved designs and specifications.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary consultants and contractors across all trades.
- Led material selection, contractor evaluations, and award of work packages.
- Conducted quality inspections and prepared quality assessment and rectification reports.
- Participated in planning meetings with clients, engineers, and authorities to define schedules and targets.
- Coordinated with municipal authorities for approvals and completion certifications.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture -
BNU
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Bid negotiation
- On-screen takeoffs
- Project management
- Quality assurance
- AutoCAD
- Adobe Photoshop
- Bluebeam Revu
- Procore
- Communication
- Leadership
- Problem solving
- Positive attitude
- Organization and time management
Certification
• Procore Admin
• Procore Project Manager
• CMIT(In progress)
• Procore Project Manager
• CMIT(In progress)
Safety Trainings
- OSHA 30
- NYC SST (Multiple Modules)
- Confined Space Supervisor
- Lead Awareness
Years Of Experience
9+ years
Reference
- Will be provided on request
Timeline
Aviation Operations Manager
Jenkins/Gales and Martinez A/K/A JGM INC.
06.2024 - Current
Project Manager
LAWRENCE CONTRACTOR INC.
01.2022 - 06.2024
Project Coordinator
SSD INTERIORS INC.
02.2020 - 12.2021
Client Architect And Quality Assurance Manager
FORTRESS SQUARE SERVICES
01.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Architecture -
BNU