Zaheer Kamran

Mechanical Engineer with 3+ years of experience delivering MEP construction coordination on commercial office and mixed-use projects valued at $2M to $5M. Holds an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (GPA 3.7/4.0) from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Owns MEP scope from pre-construction through commissioning and closeout, including BIM/Revit and Navisworks clash coordination, RFI and submittal control, cost estimating, subcontractor bid evaluation, and installed-quantity tracking.

Brings project controls and reliability engineering discipline from fleet maintenance leadership. Authorized to work in the United States.

Fleet Maintenance Engineer at Savannah Auto Sales (2025-07 – Present)

Commercial fleet operation, 50+ vehicles

• Built and owned the preventive maintenance program across a 50+ vehicle commercial fleet, cutting unplanned downtime 20% and raising service availability.
• Managed work orders, service records, and compliance documentation in CMMS, maintaining full regulatory traceability and audit readiness.
• Controlled parts procurement, inventory levels, and vendor service agreements, reducing parts lead time and holding maintenance spend within budget.
• Directed daily repair workflow for a team of mechanics and technicians and led root cause analysis on recurring failures, implementing corrective actions that improved fleet reliability.

Teaching Assistant at University of Alabama at Birmingham (2024-08 – 2025-04)

• Supported delivery of mechanical engineering fundamentals for classes of 30+ students, assisting faculty with lab demonstrations, curriculum materials, and grading.
• Mentored undergraduates through office hours and one-on-one sessions and maintained laboratory technical equipment.

Construction Engineer at ABINFRA (2020-10 – 2022-11)

Commercial MEP contractor | HVAC, electrical, plumbing | Office and mixed-use projects, $2M to $5M

• Owned the full MEP installation lifecycle on commercial office and mixed-use projects valued at $2M to $5M, from planning and procurement through commissioning and client handover.
• Led BIM/Revit MEP coordination and Navisworks clash detection, resolving 100+ system clashes before installation and locking correct trade sequencing across HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.
• Prepared cost estimates and evaluated subcontractor bids, capturing 8% to 12% savings through competitive bidding and scope validation.
• Reviewed and maintained P&IDs, mechanical, electrical, and shop drawings, resolving design conflicts in the field and enforcing compliance with issued-for-construction documents.
• Prepared and processed RFIs, submittals, change orders, and inspection reports, maintaining complete document control across the project lifecycle.
• Tracked subcontractor productivity and installed quantities daily, holding schedule adherence and enforcing accountability to contracted scope.
• Delivered schedule updates and cost-to-complete reporting to senior management on a bi-weekly cycle.
• Ran site setup and project closeout, including punch list resolution, as-built documentation, and documented client handover.

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering – University of Alabama at Birmingham (2023-08 – 2025-05)

B.E. in Mechanical Engineering – Matrusri Engineering College (2016-08 – 2020-05)