MD. ABDULLAH AL MARUF
Business Development Manager
Dhaka
Summary
As the Business Development Manager at Taeyoung Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd., I leverage over 14 years of experience to devise competitive pricing, innovative marketing, and efficient operations, aiming to deliver top-notch engineering and construction solutions. My expertise in project management enables me to oversee multimillion-dollar projects across marine, offshore, and arctic sectors, ensuring they meet budget, timeline, and scope objectives. I focus on cultivating strong stakeholder relationships and promoting talent within our sales and account management teams to drive the company's growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Business Development Manager
Taeyoung Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd
01.2022 - Current
- Developing and implementing competitive pricing structures that align with company objectives and meet customer expectations
- Strategizing innovative approaches to achieve marketing goals and enhance long-term profitability
- Proactively engaging potential customers through phone, email, and in-person interactions
- Collaborating with sales and marketing teams to support project rollouts
- Identifying and promoting high-performing sales and account management personnel into leadership roles, fostering company growth
- Creating new proposals, contracts, and procedures to attract clients and optimize work operations
- Successfully negotiating and closing long-term agreements with clients in assigned territories.
Project Manager
Try Focus Engineering Enterprise
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Directly managed design and construction contractors to ensure successful project execution
- Fostered and maintained positive working relationships with local jurisdictions and departments
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to meet project delivery deadlines
- Developed and managed project budgets, securing internal approvals for capital funding when necessary
- Exploring opportunities for strategic partnerships and investments
- Engaged and managed General Contractors through competitive bidding, contract negotiation, and cost proposal evaluation
- Ensured adherence to project scope, schedule, resource, and budget commitments as outlined in the Project Management Plan
- Utilized document control systems, project management systems, and other software to maintain up-to-date and accurate information flow.
Manager (Engineering & Project Management)
Techno Associates
11.2016 - 05.2021
- Managed and supervised construction projects from conception and tender submission to completion, overseeing fabrication, erection, and commissioning
- Developed programs, standard operating procedures, and employment policies for the workforce
- Supervised fabrication, erection, surface preparation, and coating processes
- Conducted sourcing and analysis for efficient logistic operations
- Defined project deliverables and monitored task statuses
- Scheduled and assigned work to construction personnel
- Estimated material, equipment, and labor costs to determine project feasibility
- Resolved conflicts constructively and positively between clients, team members, and management.
Structural Design Engineer
Promor Pte Ltd
05.2014 - 08.2016
- Collaborated with clients and third-party surveyors to approve designs according to applicable rules and international conventions
- Researched and analyzed customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other relevant data
- Conducted precise engineering calculations for weights, loads, and other metrics using manual and digital methods
- Created initial and concept structural drawings
- Drafted outline designs and utilized CAD programs for detailed design and specifications
- Carefully selected manufacturing methods, fabrication, and product designs
- Monitored construction site progress and addressed any issues that arose
- Analyzed mechanical systems, including Finite Element (FE) analysis for structural and fatigue
- Maintained timely, accurate oral and written technical reports regarding assigned engineering activities.
Assistant Engineer
Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd
09.2011 - 05.2014
- Organizing, coordinating, and executing the design of marine and offshore facilities
- Performing structural strength analysis for various projects
- Developing detailed designs for the construction of offshore drilling units, support/service vessels, and other structures
- Creating 3D models of structures using Nupas Cadmatic and AutoCAD
- Conducting site investigations and providing solutions for emerging issues
- Ensuring quality assurance before delivering the final work to clients.
Naval Architect
Western Marine Shipyard Ltd
04.2009 - 07.2011
- Spearheading planning, coordination, evaluation, and execution of vessel modification and new build projects
- Involvement in conceptual and detailed design stages for numerous projects
- Conducting hull structural calculations for design and plan appraisal purposes
- Ensuring projects meet client and statutory requirements as well as classification rules
- Evaluating ongoing work to track progress and maintain pace with schedule demands
- Designed and drafted using AutoCAD and 3D CAD software.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Project Management
07.2019 - 05.2020
Master of Science - Marine Technology
01.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
04.2004 - 05.2009
Skills
Team Management/Development
Project planning and development
Project Management
Public-Private Partnership (Infrastructure) Project Development
Investment Sourcing
Risk Management
Logistics Management
Cost control and tracking
Contract Management
Construction management
Business development and planning
Marketing and advertising
Computer Skills
Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Quality Control Management
Microsoft Excel /Microsoft Word/ Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Project
Certification
Project management professional training was conducted by Pmaspire Limited in January 2023.
Affiliations
- Member of the Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB) since 2010.
- Member of the Institute of Engineers Singapore (IES) since 2014.
- Member of the Royal Institute of Naval Architects, UK (RINA) from 2012.
References
- Dae Hyun Lee, Branch Manager/Team Leader, Taeyoung E&C, Dhaka Branch, daehyun80@gmail.com, +880 1747410542
- Md. Monzurul Alam, Proprietor, Try Focus Engineering Enterprise, info@tryfocusengineering.com, +880 1776183919
- Camelia Dragu, Engineering Manager, Promor PTE Ltd, camelia.dragu@promor.com.sg
Timeline
Business Development Manager - Taeyoung Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd
01.2022 - Current
Project Manager - Try Focus Engineering Enterprise
06.2021 - 08.2022
Academy of Business Professionals (ABP), Edupro, UK - Post Graduate Diploma, Project Management
07.2019 - 05.2020
Manager (Engineering & Project Management) - Techno Associates
11.2016 - 05.2021
University of Newcastle - Master of Science, Marine Technology
01.2015 - 05.2017
Structural Design Engineer - Promor Pte Ltd
05.2014 - 08.2016
Assistant Engineer - Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd
09.2011 - 05.2014
Naval Architect - Western Marine Shipyard Ltd
04.2009 - 07.2011
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) - Bachelor of Science, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
04.2004 - 05.2009