Syed Muhammad Altaf

Highly accomplished Quantity Surveying and Contracts Management professional with over 15+ years of progressive experience in construction industry, including 5 years of hands-on site execution experience and extensive exposure to commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Currently working as Manager Billing & Estimation, responsible for leading complete project commercial functions including tendering, cost estimation, budgeting, contract administration, subcontractor management, and final account settlements. Strong expertise in FIDIC-based contracts, variation orders, claims management, cost control, and procurement coordination.

Proven ability to ensure financial discipline, maximize project profitability, and maintain strict compliance with contractual obligations.

Manager Billing & Estimation at Paragon Constructors (Pvt) Ltd. (2025-10 – Present)

• Led preparation of competitive tenders, BOQs, and commercial proposals for construction projects.
• Developed project budgets, cost plans, and financial forecasts.
• Managed subcontractor billing cycle including verification, certification, and payment processing.
• Controlled cost reconciliation, material tracking, and profitability analysis.
• Ensured compliance with contractual obligations and financial controls.
• Coordinated with procurement and project teams for cost optimization and value engineering.

Deputy Manager Contracts at Izhar Construction (Pvt.) Ltd. (2012-05 – 2025-10)

• Managed end-to-end contract administration and implemented commercial risk mitigation strategies across industrial projects.
• Prepared accurate quantity takeoffs, rate analysis, and variation orders to control project costs and budget deviations.
• Handled procurement and vendor selection to ensure timely material delivery in line with project schedules and budgets.
• Reviewed subcontractor claims, verified monthly Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs), and finalized project closing accounts.

Site Supervisor & Assistant Quantity Surveyor at A.H Construction Company (Pvt.) Ltd. (2009-02 – 2011-08)

• Supervised structural, finishing, and high-spec masonry works on site, ensuring strict compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and QA/QC standards.
• Conducted precise site setting-out, land leveling, and alignment activities, while maintaining close technical coordination with consultants for timely issue resolution.
• Optimized labor allocation and site resources to improve productivity, prepared daily progress reports, and maintained comprehensive technical documentation for project tracking and control.

Assistant Surveyor & Junior Supervisor at Abaseen Construction Company (Pvt.) Ltd. (2006-11 – 2009-01)

• Assisted in rigorous land surveying, established baseline geodetic control points, and maintained structural supervision during critical concrete pours.
• Contributed directly to optimal formwork asset management and the successful delivery of high-end finishing architectural works.

Diploma of Associate Engineer (DAE) in Civil – Jamia Millia Polytechnic Institute (2009)

Matriculation in Science – Karachi Grammar Secondary School (2006)