Afsal Samad

Background

About Afsal Samad

o A dynamic professional with 25 years of rich and extensive national & international experience in managing construction project operations Civil/Structural Steel Structures Works) with key focus on top line profitability and an optimal utilization of resources o Proficiency in directing overall functions for executing turnkey projects (Civil) involving estimations, initiating, risk governance, human resource mobilization, structured communication, management reporting’s and reviews till commissioning / handing over within cost & time parameters as well as in adherence to policies / procedures o Effective in managing generation of funds / preparation of cash flow management functions for various purposes (for procurement) o Skilled in driving change management for bringing technological and effective people management advantage to the business o Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated efficiencies in guiding the overall activities. Formulating scope of work and technical requirements, encompassing evaluation / quotation of tenders and competitive bids (technical and commercial), analysis of technical & commercial deviations as well as handling the spectrum of contractual obligations / techno-negotiation matters involving pricing strategies, claim settlements for an optimum procurement of resources (materials, manpower and heavy machineries) o Maintained relationship/ liaising at senior level with Business Partners, Project Managers, Consultants / Vendors / Sub-Contractors / Architects / Central / State Government Ministries with consummate ease as well as obtaining necessary clearance’s / approvals for the projects o Excellent leader with skills in coordinating with various hierarchies in an organization as well as directing, training & motivating large cross- functional teams for operational excellence; deftness in handling the development and administration of performance management programs. Supervising and reporting day to day basis on the construction activities within responsive premises.