About

Muhammad Khalid Awan

Khalid Awan is an experienced businessman with almost 20 years in the real estate development and construction industry. Previously he was Principal with Cambridge Group, LLC, a real estate investment and management company. Mr. Awan also hasbeen appointed as Honorary Investment Counselor to the Pakistan Board of Investment, where he has been active in negotiating complex commercial and infrastructure development investments. Mr. Awan has completed the Master Planning Program in Real Estate Planning and Development at Harvard Graduate School of Design. Additionally, he has earned professional certification in Real Estate Development and Real Estate Development Finance from the New York State Real Estate Board. He also holds a diploma in Inter- national Trade & Transport from the World Trade Institute, and certifications from New York Institute of Finance and Harvard Law School.He has experience in supervising in almost every sector of the con- struction industry. Previously he worked for Westchester Exclusive Management, Inc. where he directly supervised over 100 remodeling and new construction projects of office buildings and business units ranging from 3 stories to 30 stories in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Additionally, he has directed over 75 design/build projects through the full project design, prelimi- nary estimating, engineering, final estimates, contract negotiations and construction cycle.


Education:
Henry George School of Social Science
University of the State of New York - New York, NY, 2009
(Principles of Political Economy | Fundamental Economics | Applied Economics | Economic Science)

Harvard University School of Law - Cambridge,MA, 2006-7
(Program on Negotiation and Conflict Mediation[PON])

New York Institute of Finance - New York, NY, 1989-9
(International Trade Finance)

World Trade Institute
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey - New York, NY, 1989-00
(WTI Diploma in International Trade and Transport)

Political & Government Affairs:
Pakistan Board of Investment
Honorary Investment Counselor, 2009-Present

Foreign Relation Institute of Pakistan
Chairman, 2007-Present

Pakistan People's Party
Head of International Affairs for North America, 2000-2006

Commercial Enterprise:
NASCO Builders-President and Principal Owner
Residential Real Estate Construction and Development in the New York and New Jersey Markets

Professional Qualifications | Specialist certifications:
New York State Real Estate Board, New York, NY

  • Real Estate Development Certificate
  • Real Estate Development Finance Certificate

Post Qualifying Specialist Education | Training:
Henry George School Of Social Science, 1992
University of the State of New York, New York, NY
(Understanding Economics)

Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Cambridge, MA, 2007
(Master Planning Course, Real Estate Planning and Development)

Conferences:
Harvard University of Law, Cambridge, MA
Islamic Legal Studies Program
(08 The Law of Waqf Conference, 2006)

Islamic Finance Project
(Forum on Islamic Finance, 2008)

Media Coverage:

I receive routine coverage by US, Pakistan and International print, radio and television media on matters of Pakistan politics and business. Recent coverage included Good Day New York (Fox 5 News), Daily Jang, etc.

133 PARKVIEW AVE BRONXVILLE, New York 10708 E-Mail: ejazusa@yahoo.com WWW.NASCOGC.COM Cell-646-379-7700

NASCO BUILDERS CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY :
As Vice President, I have 20+ years in construction administration of experience distinguished by an impressive track record of achievement in every entered construction venue

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Company Description

Nasco Builders: is an international construction advisory firm serving private and institutional equity investors and mortgagees. Nasco Builders specializes in project management oversight services, property condition assessments, environmental site assessments and remediation, telecommunications consulting, and construction claims.

  • Have worked with exceptional architects, engineers and construction professionals on a wide range of projects including residential, multi-family housing, hotel and schools, office buildings, worship facility, laboratories, computer facilities, and industrial projects.

  • Directed over 75 design build projects from initial planning and proposal stage through the entire design, preliminary estimating, engineering, final estimates, contract negotiations, and the construction cycle.

  • Outstanding organizational and problem-solving capabilities. Consistently go the extra mile to ensure that any assignment undertaken has been accomplished to the satisfaction of the client.

  • Proven leadership talents, self-motivated and strong proponent of maintaining a positive attitude in the face of adversity dedicated to a strong work ethic and the highest level of integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:

  • Construction Management
  • Team Building & Mentoring
  • Business Development
  • Engineering & Design Management
  • Estimating – Conceptual & Firm Price
  • Risk Management
  • Budget Preparation
  • Field Supervision & Safety Compliance
  • Project Scheduling, Control & Management
  • Client Relationship management
  • Bidding & Contract Negotiations
  • Change order management 5 years of management experience;
    • Knowledge of entitlement/permitting process and construction delivery contracts;
    • Familiarity with construction best practices, general building codes, and various building types;
    • Passion for being detail oriented and highly organized;
    • Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Westchester Exclusive Management

100 + office building remodeling and new construction projects for various business units in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania Projects were from 3 stories to 30 stories. Responsible for conceptual estimates, hiring of A/E firms, Sub-contract negotiations and award, Field Supervision, and all financial controls.

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / LICENSE:

  • Bachelor of Business Administration• Diploma in Business & Civil Engineering
  • Attended training seminars in computer skills, project scheduling, accounting, interpersonal communications and specification construction change orders in Word, Excel, Microsoft Project and Expedition Project Supervisor Management State of New York • 30 hour OSHA certificate Commercial & Residential Building Contractor licensed, 15 years in construction administration
Responsibilities:
  • Perform quality control of reports prepared by Architects and Engineers;
  • Assist with the establishment of department standards;
    • Review and assess consulting scheduling and agreements (construction, design, and building loan);
    • Maintain high level of client contact;
    • Prepare proposals;
    • Make periodic site visits to monitor construction and release of construction funds;
    • Observe general compliance of as-built conditions with the contract drawings and specifications;
    • Review construction schedules, job cost reports, and payment requisitions;
    • Analyze direct and indirect cost budget;
    • Analyze requisitions for payment;
    • Consult clients on mitigating construction risk through the use of bonding techniques; and
    • Maintain high level of client contact and communication.

NASCO CONSTRUCTION CLIENTS

Horace Mann School

Director of Facilities bzerrst

John Yeager

This school is a highly selective independent college preparatory school in New York City, founded in 1887.
  • Working from 2001 to present
  • 231 W 246th St, New York, NY 10471
  • Phone: (718) 432-4000

Westchester Exclusive Management

Chief Executive Officer

DIANN PRAETORIUS

  • Working from 2002 to present
  • 2 Stowe Rd, Peekskill, NY 10566
  • (914) 739-5105

Don lou realty
Mr. Donald Halmy President

  • Working from 2010 to present
  • 144 East 208 Street Bronx, NY 10467
  • 718-652-6868

Ejaz Ahmed