CURRICULUM VITAE

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Name:
SAAD ALI SIDDIQUI, PE, PMP, NEBOSH
Education status:
Master of Business Administration (Executive) - IBA, Karachi
Master of Engineering (Construction Management) – NED University, Karachi
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Technology) – NED University, Karachi
Professional 20 years project management experience of Power Plants, Transmission structures,
Exposure: Grid-stations Office buildings, pipelines laying and Solar electric system installation
with a proven record of success in managing projects, facilities and company asset
while maintaining high standards of construction.
Specialty:
Project Management, Contracts Administration, HSE & Procurement.
Affiliations  Project Management Professional (PMP, PMI)
 IRCA certified “Lead Auditor”
 NEBOSH IGC
 Professional Engineer – PEC
Father’s Name:
Arshad Ali
Date of Birth:
December 4, 1981
Marital Status:
Married
Address:
House No. A-180 Block 3, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi 75300.
Phone #:
+923468223672, +923332120733, +922134974189,
E-Mail Address: saad81in@gmail.com , saad.ali@ke.com.pk

Objective It’s my heartiest desire to pursue challenging position in a professional, progressive &
well- reputed organization, utilizing my best of Project Management and Contract
Administration capabilities with dedication and honesty.

Academics  MBA (General Management) 2009-2012.

Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi.

 M.E. (Construction Management) 2005-2007.

NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi.

 B.E (Civil Engineering) 2000-2003.

NED University of Engg. & Technology, Karachi.

Trainings &  Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI

Certifications:  NEBOSH IGC
 FEED contract administration
 Change Management
 Capital Stewardship
 HIRA /HITRA - Bureau Veritas Pakistan
 IRCA Certified “Lead HSE Auditor” (ISO 18001:2007) through Bureau VERITAS
 Environmental Social Governess (ESG) and Carbon footprint control
 Corporate environmental responsibilities by SGS
 K- ELECTRIC
Professional Having + 20 years’ work experience with K-Electric, only vertically-integrated power utility in
Achievements Pakistan and manages the Generation, Transmission and Distribution of electricity in Karachi,
having coverage area of 6,000 square kilometres. My Job titles are as under:

a) Project Engineer (2004-07)

b) Manager (Civil Works) (2007-10)
c) Deputy General Manager (2011-22)
d) General Manager (2023-todate)

Besides specific position, my other job roles are as under:

a) Portfolio Lead – Construction, Facility Management & Real Estate

b) Member of Corporate Environment & Safety committee
c) SAP IT Business Partner
d) Management Representative (MR) for ISO 9001:2008

At present, I am leading Construction Management of +3500 locations. These comprises of various

office Power Plants, Transmission structures, Grid-stations Office buildings, pipelines laying,
warehouse and Solar electric system installation. I am leading team of 32 diversified professionals
directly / indirectly reporting while +1200 workers are associated through 27 main contractors.
My job role is as under:

 Managing, planning, organizing and executing civil construction projects that meet
approved cost, quality, scope, and time targets to enable the larger goals of the business
plan to be achieved.
 Plan, schedule and control project implementation for costs, timeline, quality and
adherence to HES requirements.
 Responsible for forming the Project Management Team (PMT) from concerned
departments and lead the PMO.
 Prepare a FEED package for preparing the Cost Estimate. Prepare work package for the
required capital projects funding.
 Monitor cost of project & implement program for cost reduction.
 Regularly review and improve design layouts plans to ensure quality, minimize wastage,
improve construction time and increase costs savings.
 Participate in continuous improvement and value engineering exercise to reduce CAPEX
and OPEX.
 Ensures that Safe Work Practices are understood and implemented, by both internal and
external construction providers, as appropriate. Provides assistance to disseminate HESQ
awareness and ensures compliance of HESQ policy.
 Implement ESG initiative of 5R and 5S across the network.
 To prepare annual construction budget of the company for board approval.
 To monitor and technical scrutiny of Project procurements.
 ISO 9001:2008 certification for entire department as MR.
 User satisfactions surveys and feedback
 Liaison with civic agencies to obtain approvals for transmission lines ROW.
 Technical designing of solar panel installation.
 Continuous process improvement and cost curtailment.
Major Projects: In my 20 years association with industry, some projects are:

Construction Works
 Project Manager for construction of 560MW power plant – BQPS II.
 Civil works for installation of 2 x 110 MW generators at KPC power plant.
 Construction of state of the art NOC for KE main SCADA facility Head office.
 Construction of Tier 2 Data center comprises of 38 racks.
 Led construction of K-Electric Head Offices having (24000 sft) as Project Manager. It includes
292KW solar system installation. This project is considered as sign of cultural transformation
and trend setter for the company.
 Successfully manage revamping of Distribution office (45000 sft). Project features comprises
of establishment of Call Centre for 175 desks with IVR.
 Construction of KE’s first LEED certified Gridstation at Gulshan-e-Mayamar.
 Project Manager for Rehabilitation of abandon KESC Training Centre (Gr.+3, 26000 sft) with
contemporary features e.g 200 seats Pre-fab auditorium, Computer labs, Dummy Electric
Network, Class rooms and laboratories, Canteens, Workshops, car parking, Fire fighting
system & Air-conditioning etc. as Project Leader.
 Establishment of KE Mega center having contemporary architecture and modern design.
220KW solar system installed to make it a Zero Building.
 Dredging of Lagoons and Intake channel at KTPS and BQPS II on periodic basis.
 Construction of Steel structures for Mechanical workshop, Filter house and temperature
controlled ware house for inventory management.
 Major maintenance of Pipri, KCR, Maripur “220KV GIS Grid-station.
 Laying of 18” dia gas pipeline at KPC Power plant.
 Construction of Fire walls, rehabilitation of Bunkers, Gantry, Overhead towers foundation
etc . Civil Incharge of Substation construction and maintenance.

Integrated Facility Management (IFM):

 Development of collaborative IFM model in coordination with different departments.

 Preventive and Corrective Building maintenance through inhouse resources, outsourcing
and rate running contracts of +200 locations as per SLA.
 Reduction of maintenance expenses by 32% in last 5 years (pro-rate basis).
 KPI monitoring and productivity enhancement.
 Procurement, Installation and operation management of HVAC, Elevators and Cargo lifts.
 Asset aging, valuation, efficiency, reliability and tracking.
Implement TATs for differ
Transmission & Solar Installation Projects:
 Laying of 132 KV & 220KV underground transmission lines across the network under system
improvement schemes.
 Installation of upto 1 MW solar system with rooftop, elevated, carport and ground mount
steel and concrete structure.
 Construction of +225 substation and regular structural maintenance work.
 Construction of PLDPs, Monopole & transmission towers foundation for 132 & 220 KV
transmission lines.
 Installation of ventilation and dewatering system for underground gantries.

Computer Skills : Interest

 MS Office.  Reading Magazines & Technical Literature

 AutoCAD, Visio, REVIT  Watching Movies
 Analytical Software  Playing & Watching Cricket
 MS Project, PrimaVera Reference
 Hands on various short courses computer software. Furnish upon request.