Strategic Program Leadership · Humanitarian Engineering · Team Mentor

Engineer Karamat Ullah

BSc, BE Civil, MSc Structures, TI(M), PE (Pak), PMP (USA), MIE(Pak)

Designing resilient communities and mission-ready infrastructure across Pakistan, Sudan, and beyond.

25+ yrs guiding civil & defence programmes
166 schools delivered in mountainous AJK
Urban Futures Askari Housing · DHA City

A sapper veteran who transforms complex briefs into human stories-balancing policy, terrain realities, and community trust.

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Engineer Karamat Ullah
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Missions & Countries

40+

Mega civil programmes

PMP

Data-backed governance

UNMIS & ERRA Structural Design Supply Chain People-first Leadership
2008-2010

UNMIS Sudan

Delivered DDR camp in 16 days & rehabilitated 150 km of conflict routes.

2020-2024

DHA City Karachi

Scaled farmhouses, golf course, and community amenities as Additional Director.

Team Narrative

From sapper veteran to urban futures guide

A field-seasoned civil engineer who has navigated peaceful campuses, arid deserts, mountainous terrain, and humanitarian corridors-Karamat blends tactical discipline with community empathy. He translates complex briefs into doable roadmaps while keeping people, budgets, and mission goals aligned.

His story spans UN missions, ERRA and Planning Commission partnerships, and present-day leadership at Askari Housing. Along the way he has taught structural engineering, managed large-scale contracts, and set up digital systems for decision intelligence.

Mindset: Human-centred delivery with military precision.
Operating System: Data-driven planning, stakeholder rituals, and mentorship.
Current Curiosity: Reimagining housing supply chains for Karachi’s south corridor.
Personality Discovery Journey

A purposeful arc of service, design, and mentorship

Karamat’s career is mapped around three evolving chapters that carry forward the same purpose-building trust through resilient infrastructure.

1991 – 2008

Engineering Foundations

BSc from Pakistan Military Academy, BE Civil with honours, and MSc Structures from NUST built his analytical instincts and love for teaching.

  • Laid structural fundamentals for Pakistan Army programs.
  • Developed database planning skills to keep teams informed.
  • Discovered passion for inclusive classroom experiences.
2008 – 2014

Global Humanitarian Impact

Led United Nations projects in Sudan, ERRA reconstruction, and remote field engineering for Pakistan Army and Frontier Works Organization.

  • Delivered rapid DDR camp and mobility corridors amid conflict.
  • Brought empathy-led stakeholder rituals to harsh terrains.
  • Earned Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military) for meritorious service.
2016 – Present

Urban Futures & Housing

Mentors structural engineers, runs supply chain programs, and drives large-scale development at DHA City Karachi and Askari Housing.

  • Scaled farmhouses, golf course, and smart amenities.
  • Introduced governance playbooks for cost transparency.
  • Advocates for sustainable, community-first housing.

Learning timeline

Masters in Structural Engineering

National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad

CGPA 3.55/4

Oct 2006 - May 2008

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

Military College of Engineering, NUST, Risalpur

Honours

Apr 1998 - Oct 2001

Bachelor of Science

Pakistan Military Academy, Abbottabad

Oct 1991 - Oct 1993

Leadership Voice

“We begin with the people we serve, then build backwards into design, budget, and safety.”

Tools of Choice

FIDIC frameworks, PMI standards, data dashboards, structural diagnostics.

What excites him now

Fusing supply-chain resilience with sustainable urban expansion in Karachi’s south corridor.

Leadership Chapters

Recent Mandates & Teams

Assistant Director Housing, SCM South

Askari Housing, Karachi · Jan 2025 – Present

  • Designing transparent supplier intelligence panels.
  • Championing inclusive resident onboarding journeys.

DHA City Karachi Leadership

Pakistan Defence Officers Housing Authority · Oct 2022 – Dec 2024

  • Balanced golf course, farmhouse, and healthcare precincts.
  • Introduced climate-aware landscaping briefs.

Structural Educator & Mentor

NUST, Risalpur · Oct 2016 – Nov 2018

  • Redesigned studio learning journeys for cadets.
  • Connected academia with field deployments.

Assistant Director Housing, Supply Chain Management South

Askari Housing, Karachi, Pakistan

Jan 2025 - Present

Additional Director Development, DHA City Karachi (N) and Golf Course

Pakistan Defence Officers Housing Authority, Karachi, Pakistan

Oct 2022 - Dec 2024

Additional Director Farmhouses, DHA City Karachi (South)

Pakistan Defence Officers Housing Authority, Karachi, Pakistan

Jan 2020 - Sep 2022

Team Lead IsDB Assisted Projects

Jers Engineering Consultancy, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan

Construction of 166 Schools

Apr 2019 - Jun 2019

Assistant Professor Structures

Department of Structural Engineering, NUST, Risalpur, Pakistan

Oct 2016 - Nov 2018

Program Coordinator and Manager Contracts

Military Engineering Services, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Oct 2014 - Nov 2016

Project Director Field Engineering

Frontier Works Organization, North Waziristan, Pakistan

Jan 2013 - Oct 2014

Chief Project Director Civil Works

Works Branch, Frontier Corps, Peshawar, Pakistan

Dec 2010 - Jan 2013

Project Manager Civil Works

United Nations Mission in Sudan, Pakistan Army

Ed Damazin, El Obaid, Kurmuk, Sudan

Dec 2008 - Mar 2010

Deputy Project Director Field Engineering

Earthquake Reconstruction & Rehabilitation Authority, Pakistan Army

AJK, Pakistan

May 2008 - Nov 2008

Program Coordinator

Military Engineering Services, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Aug 2004 - Oct 2006

Principal Structural Engineer

Military Engineering Services, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Mar 2010 - Dec 2010
Portfolio Showcase

Selected projects & impact stories

UNMIS Sudan

DDR Camp Construction

Built a disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration camp in 16 days for an international summit.

  • Coordinated multicultural teams and logistics.
  • Maintained compliance under UN oversight.
Sudan

Route Rehabilitation

Rejuvenated 150 km of Ed Damazin–Kurmuk roadway through conflict terrain to restore humanitarian supply lines.

  • Introduced geotechnical monitoring rituals.
  • Kept communities informed with weekly briefs.
Heritage

Qila Balahisar Restoration

Redesigned, reconstructed, and renovated historically significant structures while preserving cultural DNA.

  • Balanced structural safety with heritage aesthetics.
  • Trained on-ground artisans in new techniques.
National

Prefabricated Parking Sheds

Led planning and construction of a national prefabricated parking initiative serving defence and civilian nodes.

  • Optimised supply chain for modular components.
  • Embedded maintenance playbooks for garrisons.
AJK

Schools Construction

Oversaw 166 mountain schools across six AJK districts with IsDB and Jers Engineering Consultancy.

  • Brought women engineers into site leadership.
  • Designed modular templates for remote access.
NESPAK

Bannu – Ghulam Khan Road

Delivered a UAE-funded strategic trade route with NESPAK oversight and frontier security requirements.

  • Applied geo-membrane supported by pile foundations.
  • Protected commuters via phased commissioning.
Strengths & Credentials

Capabilities that power each mission

Whether coordinating humanitarian corridors or scaling luxury communities, Karamat keeps a dual focus on structural rigour and human experience.

Program Leadership Structural Rehabilitation Supply Chain Governance Mentorship & Teaching Digital Dashboarding

Project Management

  • End-to-end lifecycle orchestration
  • Leadership in multidisciplinary teams
  • Stakeholder management and negotiation
  • Contract administration & controls

Civil Engineering

  • Infrastructure and community construction
  • Structural design and rehabilitation
  • Township feasibility studies
  • Quality control & assurance

Management

  • HR development and team rituals
  • Supply chain management
  • Teaching and mentoring
  • Conflict resolution

Technical

  • Database planning and management
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • MS Office & specialised software
  • Technical documentation

Professional Credentials

PMP

Project Management Professional

Project Management Institute (PMI), USA

PE (Pak)

Professional Engineer

Pakistan Engineering Council

MIE(Pak)

Member Institute of Engineers

Lahore, Pakistan

Contract Management

Certified Contract Management Professional

NED Academy, Karachi

FIDIC

Professional Training in FIDIC Conditions of Contract

PDC - NUST, Islamabad

Power BI

4× hours immersion

Microsoft Certified Trainer

Honours & Gratitude

Recognition earned along the way

2018

Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military)

Pakistan Army

Conferred for meritorious service and wholehearted dedication to national duty.

2014

Frontier Corps Recognition

Works Branch, Frontier Corps

Celebrated for successfully redesigning complex mountainous roads and civil works.

2010

UNMIS Appreciation

United Nations Mission in Sudan

Honoured for rapid infrastructure delivery under austere humanitarian settings.

“Every medal is a reminder that infrastructure is about dignity-keeping families, field teams, and future generations safe.”

Design the next mission together

Reach out for strategic advisory, program recovery, speaking engagements, or simply to exchange ideas on resilient urban futures.

Email

chkaramat@gmail.com

Phone

+92-334-1311818

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/chkaramatullah

Location

DHA City, Karachi, Pakistan