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MD. SHIRAJUL ISLAM
CIVIL ENGINEER (B.Sc. Civil, MS Environment, PGDSCM, PGDPM)
Bamako
Summary
Worked in several roles in home country and international duty station (Mali, Timor-Leste, and Myanmar) since 2010 to implement various donor agencies (MINUSMA, UNICEF, UNDP, UNHCR, USAID, Government of Japan, FCDO, WBG, ADB, JICA, KOICA, GAC, IKEA, KM Art etc) multi-millionaire projects. With more than 12 years of working experience in public, private and social sector experiences in multicultural working environment both at the national and international levels, gained enormous experience to manage small scale to large scale construction project. Experienced in field-based and country office-based operations in private, non-profit, humanitarian, conflict, post conflict and development sector specially in the areas of Construction and WaSH with classified knowledge and skills on project management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
ENGINEER
United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (UN MINUSMA)
Bamako
07.2022 - Current
- Engineering calculations, practices, and precedents in completing larger projects related to the design. To preparing plans and designs specifications for projects.
- To conducts preliminary site investigations to obtain field data such as soil characteristics, drainage and other data required for building site selection.
- Prepares design layout for buildings and facilities.
- Develops technical data regarding materials, sizes, dimensions, and quantities and costs to be incorporated in formal specifications
- Preparing technical documents and BoQ for new construction and repairing work.
- Analyzes project proposals to ensure technical feasibility and to ensure that project objectives are attainable within prescribed resources.
- Conducts research on development of new technical systems and follow development to identify improved methods and equipment.
- Supervises and coordinates with contractors on construction and alterations to ensure that the quality of services performed by the contractors is in accordance with set terms and conditions, codes and standards, health and safety regulations and objectives.
- Serves as Project Manager from Project Mandate/Business Case to Closure of the Project.
CIVIL ENGINEER - INTERNATIONAL SPECIALIST
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Dili
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Led UNDP TL construction unit with 3 direct reports. Portfolio of the project US$1.42m funded by government of Japan.
- Prepared and/or reviewed drawing, design, BoQ, technical documents, construction ToR, procurement strategy, project approval authorization from RO and HQ.
- Ensured feasibility study and EIA for new construction as per UNDP SES.
- Prepared quality assurance and quality control tools for quality output of the project in terms of time and budget.
- Supported supply and procurement department to hire consultancy firm or construction company for procuring services by international/local bidding or from LTA companies.
- Ensured proper contract management for construction activities.
- Ensured UNDP norms and standards to construction projects, taking into consideration the sustainability, environmental and social safeguard standards.
- Ensured step by step procedure of construction is followed in planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation stage as per UNDP guideline up to DLP verification.
SHELTER AND INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGET
Danish Refuge Council (DRC)
Cox's Bazar
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Led three departments (Shelter and NFI distribution, BTP and TSA construction and Shelter & WaSH Technical) consists of 21 staffs with 3 direct reports.
- Managed Shelter and NFI activities in 5 camps (portfolio $1.6m) funded by UNHCR and OKF.
- Co-ordinated with various internal and external stakeholders and represented DRC in sectoral platforms and Strategic Management Groups (SAG) forums.
- Managed overall Shelter, C&V and Emergency program as focal and participated in cross-cutting and/or integrated contextual analysis, needs assessment and protection risk analysis.
- Ensured programmatic approval from CiC and RRRC and DRC management.
- Established an excellent working relation with and represent DRC in relevant forums/cluster/working groups
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Dhaka
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Managed country wide establishment of Health Infrastructure like Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) gas system, Special Care Newborn unit (SCANU), Newborn Stabilization Unit (NSU) and Kangaroo Mother Corner (KMC) operations covering emergency and development program including WASH in health Interventions.
- Supported for the construction of UNICEF Bangladesh Country Office and Sylhet RO and managed construction of Chittagong RO focusing UNICEF standard for safety and security, IT, Interior designs, HVAC, Electrical works etc.
- Ensured technical support to Government to plan and organize development program and participate in discussions with LGIs and partners to advocate to construct Infrastructures.
- Prepared budget for construction activities and distribution of fund according to milestone and tracking all the payments including grant expiry information in VISION.
- Supported program sections (Health, CP, Education, Field Services, Nutrition) for preparing annual budget for construction activities.
- Prepared and/or reviewed technical designs (architectural, structural, interior, electrical, interior design, electro-mechanical, HVAC) and ensured construction project abide by relevant national/international standards like BNBC, ACI, IS and ensuring health and safety measures for the works and certifying bills for payment as per milestones.
- Prepared BLPA following UNICEF standards and ensured approval for the same from SD.
- Prepared RFP, RFQ, E-RFQ, RFI, CRC, ITB doc and supported procurement team.
- Managed a project implementation team, consisting of locally contracted consultant and third-party service providers or LTA service providers.
MANAGER - PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
Anwar Landmark Limited
Chittagong
05.2017 - 11.2019
- Prepared master schedule of construction program and distributed equitably, ensured co-ordination with stakeholders, and responded quarries of client.
- Prepared construction methodologies for various WTP structure and taken approval.
- Managed RFI and prepared IPC.
- Summarized and preserved all the project connected communications tools (emails, letters, responses)
- Ensured construction is done as per DD and schedule.
- Monitored and audited construction work of various structures of WTP (Clarifier, Filter, Clear well, Thickener, SDB, Sludge Receiving Tank, Filter drains tank, Chlorine and Chemical Bld.
- Managed and documented all the test report performed for activity in the sites.
CIVIL ENGINER- EVALUATION TEAM MEMBER
USAID Bangladesh Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Activity
Dhaka
04.2019 - 04.2019
- Checked physical condition of the structures, collected relevant photographs, GPS co-ordinates, tender and contract documents, variations order, time extension reports, lab reports, IOs, third party supervisor’s certification and identified gaps if there is any
- Calculated ADT and AADT for roads and evaluated rate of use and benefit for the same
- Checked specifications of USACE and standard of LGED tender document and implementation
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Dhaka
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Led countrywide SCANU, NSU, KMC and LR room construction. Prepared drawing, design and BoQ for construction activities and ensured approval from government counterpart.
- Led construction/renovation of WASH in health care facilities countrywide.
- Ensured appropriate assessment, design, implementation guideline and monitoring tools as per UNICEF construction guideline.
- Ensured update of all construction activities following daily, weekly, fortnightly, and monthly.
- Supported BCO construction team for preparing technical document for emergency response in Rohingya camp and for country program projects.
- Ensured QA/QC of construction activities, checked Invoice of various contracts like construction activities, monitoring and supervision contract, consultant contract.
- Supported various sections to finalize PD and to prepare budget for construction activity.
- Ensured construction project abide by relevant national/international standards like BNBC, ACI, IS and ensuring health and safety measures and certifying bills of payment.
- Prepared BLPA, RFP, RFQ, E-RFQ, RFI, CRC, ITB docs and supported procurement team
- Liaised with various institutions of governments like MoH&FW, DPE, HED, PWD etc
- Managed a project implementation team, consisting of locally contracted staffs and / or third-party service providers.
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
Samadhan Myanmar Limited
Yangon
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Prepared work plan for all construction activities and classified all activities as per milestone
- Developed and/or managed QA/QC tools for construction activities.
- Monitored progress of construction and supported team to resolve technical findings
- Ensured foundation and erection of tower as per DD and SOP
- PAT and handover of project within time frame maintaining quality of work.
- Ensured Invoices are prepared and submitted timely, and payment is received.
- Monitored everyday safety equipment, accident prediction, toolbox, site facilities, risk assessment and identifying probable hazards and proper safety signage are being ensured.
- Ensured various test at site (slump, cube, tower verticality, grounding, torque, tension).
SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE OFFICER
Room to Read
Natore
03.2012 - 09.2016
- Carried out feasibility study, detail survey, construction supervision and monitoring and evaluation of donor funded projects
- Prepared Drawings and Designs, Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and Tender Documents of School Building and WaSH block construction and renovation project
- Involved in community mobilization (at least 15% of total cost) and quality control of the community-based school building and WaSH block construction and renovation project through extensive meeting and discussions with users group to implement the project
- Ensured GSD donor reports (Cloud based) and project documents on time
- Developed and implemented Capacity Building program for technical staffs, cross cutting program staffs and partner NGO staffs
- Ensured budget forecasting for monthly, quarterly, and monthly and ensured book of accounts for construction expenditure are booked properly.
PROGECT ENGINEER
The North Bengal Consultant
Naogaon
07.2011 - 02.2012
- Ensured coordination between management and field team, Supply chain team and Finance team and managed customers.
- Ensured construction are in track as per schedule and drawing, design, section and elevation are maintained, and QA/QC process is maintained.
- Prepared IPC and processed for payment
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER CUM SITE ENGINEER
Sadows Consultancy and Contractors
Chittagong
04.2010 - 03.2011
- Carried out day to day activities of the project site
- Prepared BoQ, Materials Take off and relevant as built and/or shop drawings
- Ensured project are in track and QA/QC process is maintained.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Science
State University of Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh 09.2014 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology
Chittagong, Bangladesh 04.2007 - 09.2011
Post Graduate Diploma - Supply Chain Management
Melbourne Metropolitan College
Dhaka, Bangladesh 07.2019 - 01.2020
Post Graduate Diploma - Project Management
Academy of Business Professionals (ABP)
Dhaka, Bangladesh 10.2021 - 06.2022
MBA - Business Management
University of The People
California, USA 12.2021 - Current
Skills
Construction expertise
undefinedAdditional Information
Engineering and Facilities Management (UN Peace Keeping Mission)
Residential building I WASH facilities I Kitchen I Security infrastructure I Helipad I BC and RCC Road I Camp design
Building Construction:
UN Country Office (5 storied) I UN Regional Office (2 storied) I Private Company Office (2-4 storied) I Residential Office (up to 8 storied) I Residential Cum Commercial Building (up to 8 storied) I Election Commission office Building (2 storied)
WASH Infrastructure:
Water Treatment Plant (150 MLPD) I WASH Block and Water point in School, and Camp I WASH in Health Care Facilities (District and tertiary level hospitals) I Irrigation and Drainage I Drainage Master Plan for UN compound I U-Drain construction.
School Infrastructure:
Pre-primary, Primary and Secondary school building I Para center in hill tract I Multi-purpose Cyclone Shelter (2 storied)
Health Infrastructure:
Special Care Newborn Unit (SCANU) I Newborn Stabilization Unit (NSU) I Kangaroo Mother Corner (KMC) I Brest Feeding Corner (BFC) I Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) Corner I Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) I Operation Theatre (OT) EPI building I Community Clinic I Plant Room
Rural Infrastructure and Mobile Tower:
Market Centre (MC) I Collection Centre (CC) I BC and HBB road I SST, GMT, and Roof top tower
Certification
Codes/ Standards/Engineering Practices:
Accomplishments
- Prepared and/or reviewed architectural, structural, plumbing, electrical, security facilities drawing(s), IT, HVAC with sections and elevation, BoQ, construction ToR, SOW, scheduling, and other relevant documents.
- Supported procurement team to prepare procurement strategy, ITB/RFP/RFQ with technical evaluation criteria (TEC) and overall management of contract.
- Ensured professional engineering services through planning, design, estimating and technical review on construction/renovation projects and maintenance operations for UN agency and construction companies.
- Ensured out-sourced and in-house services with quality within budget and timeline.
- Preparing ToR for hiring LTA companies, preparing BLPA to take approval from SD, preparing SLA/SOP to hire service providers and managing different level of stakeholders for smooth operations of projects.
- Managed different level of stakeholders which includes UN agencies, ministries, government departments, INGOs etc for smooth operations of project
- Supervised direct and indirect staffs and managed their overall performance as per organizational guidelines.
- Managed a project implementation team, consisting of locally contracted consultant and third-party service providers or LTA service providers.
Affiliations
Member of Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (M37026)
Software
ArcGIS
Revit
Etabs
Microsoft Project
Google Engine
MS Office Package
Umoja
Timeline
ENGINEER
United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (UN MINUSMA)
07.2022 - Current
MBA - Business Management
University of The People
12.2021 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma - Project Management
Academy of Business Professionals (ABP)
10.2021 - 06.2022
CIVIL ENGINEER - INTERNATIONAL SPECIALIST
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
08.2021 - 07.2022
SHELTER AND INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGET
Danish Refuge Council (DRC)
05.2021 - 07.2021
Post Graduate Diploma - Supply Chain Management
Melbourne Metropolitan College
07.2019 - 01.2020
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
05.2019 - 05.2021
CIVIL ENGINER- EVALUATION TEAM MEMBER
USAID Bangladesh Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Activity
04.2019 - 04.2019
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
11.2017 - 01.2019
MANAGER - PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
Anwar Landmark Limited
05.2017 - 11.2019
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
Samadhan Myanmar Limited
09.2016 - 04.2017
Master of Science - Environmental Science
State University of Bangladesh
09.2014 - 09.2017
SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE OFFICER
Room to Read
03.2012 - 09.2016
PROGECT ENGINEER
The North Bengal Consultant
07.2011 - 02.2012
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER CUM SITE ENGINEER
Sadows Consultancy and Contractors
04.2010 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology
04.2007 - 09.2011
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