Rifat is a specialist in construction contracts, claims, and delay analysis, with experience on high-value infrastructure projects and arbitrations across India and South Asia. At Masin, he contributes to expert advisory work, including entitlement assessments and EOT claims under SCL protocols. Previously with VA Tech Wabag, he managed project planning, cost control, and procurement on complex EPC and DBO water projects. With an MBA in Construction Project Management from RICS SBE and a B.E. in Civil Engineering, he combines technical expertise with contractual insight to support robust and defensible claim strategies.