Omidullah Barakzai

Managed and successfully delivered various projects including a parking garage, data centers, and commercial properties.

• Conducted structural calculations, generated designs, and prepared drawings for precast concrete structures in accordance with construction documents such as architectural drawings and specifications.
• Successfully developed engineering designs while efficiently managing and coordinating outsourced design efforts to meet project timeline, specifications, and construction budget requirements.
• Liaised with CAD designers to effectively transfer design and specification information into construction drawings and shop tickets for production.
• Contributed to maintaining required quality and production standards by supporting the efforts of quality management and production departments according to approved designs.
• Resolve issues arising during construction by performing field inspections and traveling to project sites.

Successfully completed projects in diverse sectors including commercial, healthcare, and public buildings.

• Accomplished project tasks according to project scope, specifications, on time, and within the budget.
• Worked closely with the project team to analyze and specify detailed requirements, resulting in the development of an achievable project schedule.
• Defined project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and developed a cost-loaded baseline schedule, ensuring timely updates.
• Ensured timely delivery of materials to job site by coordinating with procurement unit based on accurate takeoffs.
• Conduct on-site visits to monitor project advancement, propose remedies, and report issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensured effective and timely communication of project information through managing the change orders process and Request for Information (RFI’s).
• Maintained proactive and effective communication with both clients and upper management, while simultaneously managing projects.

Successfully oversaw project schedules and control for US Army Corps of Engineers involving military facility constructions and heavy civil works.

• Developed a cost-loaded baseline schedule using the Critical Path Method (CPM) in Primavera P6, considering project scope and specifications.
• Consistently updated schedules, tracked deviations and variances, and actively participated in developing corrective action plans.
• Conducted progress analyses using Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques. Prepared lookahead schedules and provided timely milestone achievement reports to the project manager and stakeholders.
• Enhanced project schedules by tracking progress, generating reports for management review and decision-making, ensuring schedule integrity, and assessing schedule performance.
• Conducted delay analysis, cost analysis, resource leveling, and time & cost comparisons based on project baselines.
• Collected data and updated schedules by leading scheduling meetings at construction sites while effectively coordinating with the project team.

Assisted in the completion of multiple projects involving the construction of military facilities for the US Army Corps of Engineers.

• Reviewed construction and contract documents to comprehend project scope, schedule, cost, and quality criteria.
• Developed comprehensive bills of quantities, cost breakdowns, and final price proposals for new projects.
• Utilized Microsoft Project to effectively create, maintain, and control project schedules.
• Estimated activities duration, conducted critical path analyses, and analyzed resource requirements through the development of logical network diagrams and validation of project activity sequencing.
• Assisted in the preparation of schedules, quality control/quality assurance reports, safety plans,and project proposals.
• Generated project punch list and closeout documentation.
• Assisted with quantity takeoff and purchase order preparation for project materials and equipment procurement as per project specifications.