DHAKA MASS RAPID TRANSIT LINE 06, CP-05
A landmark $163M USD metro rail infrastructure project — the first Mass Rapid Transit system in Bangladesh, connecting Uttara to Motijheel.
$163M
Project Value (USD)
95%
On-Time Delivery
86
Pier Locations
8%
Material Cost Reduction
A Transformative Infrastructure Undertaking
The DMRT Line 06, Contract Package 05, is one of the most transformative infrastructure undertakings in South Asia, aimed at addressing Dhaka's chronic traffic congestion through a modern elevated rapid transit corridor.
As both Site Engineer (2018–2019) and Project Coordinator (2020–2021) under Tekken-AML-Abenikko JV, I was embedded across every phase, from geotechnical investigations and quality control to cost estimation, scheduling, and stakeholder management.
This dual-role experience offered a rare vantage point, ground-level execution paired with high-level coordination, building a foundation that informs every infrastructure project I engage with today.
Project Details
- Client / Authority
- Dhaka Mass Transit Company Ltd. (DMTCL)
- Joint Venture
- Tekken-AML-Abenikko JV
- Contract Package
- CP-05 (Elevated Guideway)
- Project Value
- $163M USD
- Duration
- Jun 2018 – Aug 2021 (3+ years)
- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Role(s)
- Site Engineer → Project Coordinator
Site Operations Gallery
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Bauer BG 20H drill rig on site
From Ground to Guideway
1
Geotechnical Investigation
Oversaw SPT testing and borehole drilling across 86 pier locations to characterise subsurface conditions.
2
Design & Estimation
Prepared quantity takeoffs, unit rate analyses, and budget reports aligned with BNBC and ACI 318 standards.
3
Procurement & Contracts
Evaluated subcontractor bids and negotiated contracts to achieve an 8% reduction in material costs.
4
Construction & QC
Supervised concrete pouring, rebar placement, and field quality control for elevated guideway structures.
5
Scheduling & Controls
Managed MS Project schedules across 8 milestones, maintaining 95% on-time delivery.
6
Closeout & Reporting
Prepared cash flow forecasts, earned value reports, and closeout documentation via Oracle Aconex.
Engineering Impact in Detail
Cost Engineering
Led cost estimation, quantity takeoffs, and variance analysis — achieving a 5% cost reduction and 20% improvement in financial tracking accuracy across the $163M budget.
Quality Control & Inspections
Executed QA/QC protocols for concrete, rebar, and structural installations across 86 pier locations with full OBC and BNBC compliance.
Schedule Management
Built and maintained MS Project CPM schedules for 8 major milestones with 95% on-time delivery, identifying and resolving critical path conflicts proactively.
Procurement Negotiation
Evaluated and negotiated with material suppliers and subcontractors, reducing material costs by 8% without compromising quality or timeline.
Geotechnical Coordination
Coordinated SPT testing and borehole drilling across all 86 pier foundations, translating geotechnical reports into actionable engineering decisions.
Safety Leadership
Enforced site safety standards and toolbox talks, contributing to zero recordable incidents during the 3-year construction engagement.
Results That Speak
10%
Rework Reduction
8%
Material Savings
5%
Cost Reduction
95%
Schedule Adherence
86
Pier Locations
20%
Financial Tracking Improvement
Technology Stack
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