Dr. Mustafa Sultan
Professional Engineer, PhD | Civil Engineering Expert | AI in Construction
Professional Summary
I am the CEO and Founder of Structures AI, an innovative AI startup reshaping the construction and design industry through cutting-edge artificial intelligence solutions. With 19 years of distinguished experience as a professional engineer in the Military Corps of Engineers, I bring deep domain expertise to the intersection of construction engineering and artificial intelligence. My work focuses on Generative Design and Architecture, leveraging machine learning and advanced analytics to revolutionize how buildings and infrastructure are conceived, designed, and constructed. Through data-driven decision-making models and structural equation modeling, I am leading the transformation of traditional construction practices into intelligent, efficient, and sustainable processes that define the future of the built environment.
19+
Years of Experience
PhD
Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering & Management)
Rs. 7B+
Total Project Value Delivered
4
Published Research Papers
P.E.
Licensed Professional Engineer
Core Strengths & Expertise
AI & Machine Learning in Construction Engineering
Project/Construction Management - PMBOK
Contract Management - FIDIC only
Statistical Analysis & Structural Equation Modelling (SEM)
Data-Driven Decision Making in Fast-Track Projects
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Procurement as per PPRA regulations
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Projects
Costing and Estimation from Working Drawings
Project Scheduling - MS Project & Primavera P6
Project Monitoring & Control
Preparation of Tender Documents/RFPs
Review Technical Drawings (Construction only)
Strong English Communication - TOEFL 89
Software Proficiency
- Primavera P6
- MS Project
- Revit
- Etabs
- AutoCAD
- MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Education
- PhD - Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering and Management)
- MS - Construction Engineering and Management
- BS - Civil Engineering
Academic Publications
SEM-Based Decision Support Model for Cost-Quality Impact Analysis on a Fast-Track Project's Duration
Civil Engineering Journal, 11(7), 2933–2952.
A Decision-Making Model for Fast-Track High-Rise Buildings Using Structural Equation Modelling
Power System Technology, 48(1), 1654-1685.
Exploring Parameterization for Decision-Making Model of High-Rise Fast-Track Construction: Insights from a South Asian Country, Pakistan
South Asian Journal of Management Sciences, 17(2).
Professional Affiliations
Professional Engineer (P.E.) - Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) - Membership #36251
Member - American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Member - Institute of Structural Engineers, England - Membership #088396221
Major Projects & Experience
April 2024 - November 2024
Commercial Solar System Installation - Madina Cash & Carry
Project Manager - Rawalpindi
Project Cost: Rs. 34 M
Installation of 200 KW Solar System at Madina Cash & Carry, Rawalpindi
January 2024 - March 2024
Solar System Installation - Ministry of Defence
Project Manager - Rawalpindi
Project Cost: Rs. 7 M
Installation of 50 KW Solar System at Ministry of Defence, Rawalpindi
January 2022 - December 2023
Commercial Building Construction - Peshawar Road
Consultant on Design and Construction
Project Cost: Rs. 98 M
B+G+4 commercial building on plot CB2842, 441/4 & 441/5, Peshawar Road, Rawalpindi Cantonment
2022
Flood Relief Operations - Sindh & Balochistan
Major (Staff Officer to Surveyor General of Pakistan)
- Established flood control headquarters at Survey of Pakistan main office
- Compiled situation reports from provincial offices (Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, Lahore)
- Prepared and forwarded progress reports to NDMA
- Supervised establishment of flood information and assistance collection points in major cities
- Managed financial assistance collection for Prime Minister Flood account
- Coordinated distribution of clothing, tentage, food supplies, and medicines from Nur-Khan Airbase
- Provided high-resolution maps to NDMA for disaster management
January - June 2022
International Procurement: Rapida 105 KBA Printing Machine
Project Manager - Survey of Pakistan, Rawalpindi
Cost: €1,000,000 (approx)
Procured and installed KOENIG & BAUER printing machine from Germany
- Prepared comprehensive bidding documents
- Evaluated technical and financial bids
- Drafted sales contract with Imprint Packaging Solution
- Managed payment process including Letter of Credit (LC)
October 2020 - December 2021
Building Renovation - Lithographic Printing Building
Project Manager - Survey of Pakistan
Project Cost: Rs. 27.1 M
Comprehensive renovation of lithographic printing building at Survey of Pakistan
October 2019 - 2020
Electrical Renovation - Lithographic Printing Building
Project Manager - Survey of Pakistan
Project Cost: Rs. 51.7 M
Complete electrical system renovation of Survey of Pakistan's lithographic printing facility
January 2017 - September 2019
Garrison Public Library Construction - Multan Cantonment
Project Manager
Project Cost: Rs. 210.7 M
Complete project management from conception to closure for major public infrastructure project
2018 - 2019
CAMP (Chief of Army Staff Accommodation Maintenance Package)
Data Management & Evaluation Lead
Budget: Rs. 6,500 M
- Supervised data collection of existing infrastructure in Multan and Okara Cantonment
- Evaluated infrastructure condition and requirements
- Managed disbursement of Rs. 6.5 billion for renovation of existing infrastructure
2016 - 2018
Pre-Flood Reconnaissance - District Rajanpur & DG Khan
Lead Engineer - Joint Operations with Irrigation Department
Conducted 6 pre-flood reconnaissance missions
- Inspected flood protection bunds in Rajanpur (Chandia, Janpur, Gudden, Jampur, Musa, Lundi, Hairo, Umar Kot, Roujhan, Fakhar)
- Inspected flood protection bunds in DG Khan (J-Head Banwan, Ganda Jhakhar Imam Shah, and multiple other sites)
- Provided recommendations for fortification of vulnerable bund sites
- Coordinated emergency evacuation planning using boats
September 2013 - January 2016
Commercial Plaza Construction - Bahria Town
Project Manager
Project Cost: Rs. 62.5 M
Construction of LG+G+5 commercial plaza on Plot #41, Midway Commercial, Bahria Town, Rawalpindi
March 2013 - August 2013
Road Infrastructure Development
Project Associate - Risalpur Cantonment
Design and construction of 10 km road network in Risalpur Cantonment
September 2012 - February 2013
Underground Firing Tunnel Construction
Project Associate - Risalpur Cantonment
Construction of 100-meter underground firing tunnel at Risalpur Cantonment
July 2010
Flood Relief Operations - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Captain - Rescue and Rehabilitation Operations
- Rescue Operations: Conducted pneumatic boat operations rescuing 5,000+ people and cattle
- Rehabilitation: Supervised distribution of food, clothing, and tentage; established information desks and medical centers
- Damage Assessment: Supervised assessment in Nowshera Cantonment with provincial government representatives
- Generated timely progress reports for NDMA flood control centre
September 20, 2008
Marriott Hotel Emergency Response - Islamabad
Relief and Rescue Operation Lead
Led relief and rescue operations, including damage assessment and recovery operations.
October 30, 2005 - August 2008
Kashmir Earthquake Rehabilitation - Bagh, Azad Kashmir
Battalion Engineer - Pakistan Army Corps of Engineers
Major earthquake disaster response with 80,000+ casualties, 100,000 injured, 4 million displaced
- Relief & Rescue (8 months): Led battalion-wide rescue operations in Bagh city
- Supervised clearance of more than 30 landslides in surrounding areas
- Rehabilitation: Established food distribution points, medical centers, and temporary shelters with UNO, IRCC and international organizations
- Damage Assessment: Constituted assessment teams and supervised funds disbursement to victims under government MoU
October 8, 2005
Kashmir Earthquake First Response - Margalla Towers, Islamabad
First Responder - Lieutenant, Pakistan Army Corps of Engineers
Led first response team at collapsed Margalla Towers housing approximately 150 people
- Headed earthquake relief & rescue operation for 2-3 weeks
- Rescued more than 70 injured people including women and children
- Managed rubble clearance with cranes, concrete cutting and drilling machines
- Conducted damage assessment and financial evaluation
- Data collection and reporting of casualties and survivors