Shama Naveed
San José
Summary
Dynamic civil engineer with experience at Pak-Icon, adept at project management and cost estimation. Proven track record in supervising large teams and enhancing project efficiency, achieving a 15% reduction in delays. Skilled in AutoCAD and effective communication, committed to delivering high-quality results in complex construction environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bridge Engineer (Intern)
County of Santa Clara
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Supported cost estimates and budget preparation, ensuring alignment with project funding.
- Conducted site inspections to monitor construction progress and compliance with Caltrans standards.
- Researched permitting processes and applied local/state regulations to project reviews.
- RFI and Submittal review/response during bridge construction
Project Engineer / Site Engineer
Pak-Icon
Peshawar
08.2012 - 07.2024
- Supervised construction teams of 25+ workers and subcontractors, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Managed budgets and controlled expenses for projects valued at up to $20M, maintaining accurate cost records.
- Coordinated with clients and stakeholders to resolve design and construction issues, reducing project delays by 15%.
- Prepared reports, schedules, and progress updates, ensuring projects were delivered on time.
Visiting Assistant Professor
Gandhara Engineering College
Peshawar
05.2014 - 08.2018
- Taught undergraduate courses in civil engineering
- Mentored students in research projects and facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration across departments
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and foster critical thinking
Education
M.S. - Construction Engineering
San José State University
San José01.2026
M.S. - Risk And Emergency Management
Scuola Superiore Studi Pavía IUSS
Pavia Italy02-2013
B.S. - Civil Engineering
University of Engineering and Technology Pakistan
KPK, PakistanSkills
- Project Planning & Scheduling (Primavera P6, MS Project)
- Project management
- Construction safety
- Cost estimation
- Data analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk assessment
- Effective communication
- Civil 3D software
- Technical reporting
- Team leadership
- AutoCAD software
- Cost Estimation & Budget Control
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Revit
- SAP2000
- Advanced GIS
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong communication
- Leadership
- Problem-solving skills
Affiliations
- President of Blood Society, UET Peshawar, 2006
- Outreach Student Chair, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Active
Certification
CMIIT Level 1 & Level 2 Certification, Completed
Hobbies and Interests
Cooking
Awards
High-Funded Scholarship Award, M.S. in Risk & Emergency Management, Scuola Superiore Studi Pavía IUSS, Italy
Highlight Of Qualifications
- Project Planning & Scheduling (Primavera P6, MS Project)
- Cost Estimation & Budget Control
- AutoCAD Civil 3D | Revit | SAP2000 | Advanced GIS
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Languages
English
Professional
Urdu
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Punjabi
Professional
pashto
Limited
Italian
Elementary
kashmiri
Professional
hindko
Professional
Timeline
Bridge Engineer (Intern)
County of Santa Clara
07.2024 - 05.2025
Visiting Assistant Professor
Gandhara Engineering College
05.2014 - 08.2018
Project Engineer / Site Engineer
Pak-Icon
08.2012 - 07.2024
M.S. - Construction Engineering
San José State University
M.S. - Risk And Emergency Management
Scuola Superiore Studi Pavía IUSS
B.S. - Civil Engineering
University of Engineering and Technology Pakistan
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