PROFILE

Proactive & solution focused professional with progressive experience in project management, engineering & design managing multidisciplinary green and brownfields, sustaining capital, and assets management in the Renewable Energy, Water & Wastewater, Landfill gas, Oil & Gas and mining industry including pipelines, terminals, pump houses, and transmission lines. ($500M brownfield and $6B greenfield projects).

Proven ability to execute projects related to sustainability, tailings management, infrastructure, process plants, refinery, pipelines, and Water Treatment Plants which involve conceptual study, front-end engineering design, detail design, turnaround, procurement, field/construction administration, commissioning and TCCC support.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT

Achieved project cost savings up to $50M by optimizing multi discipline designs in Refinery Project.

Increased work efficiency through value engineering best practices& reduced capital, operating costs by 15 %.

Identified steps to increase project profit margins by 10% using the D1BM (Design 1 Build Many) approaches standardization and modularization strategies.

Managed Feasibility study, EIS (Environmental Approval), Port Facility, All utilities like Power, Gas, Telecom, Water and Rail Line for $4B Greenfield Refinery project.

Developed “5 Year Capital Plan” for Major and Sustaining Capital Projects of $500M including Wellfield Development Program, which received Board approval, and aligned master schedule of capital program with long-term plan.

Supported setting up PMO, developed the Project Management Systems including Project Management Framework, Project Management Plans (PMP), Risk Management Plans & Risk Register, and Execution Plans like Engineering, Construction, Procurement and HSE Execution Plans for Major Projects.

Lead the engineering and project team(s) to set design criteria, review and approval of designs, multi-discipline specifications, P&IDs, PFDs, technical decisions records, and ensure use of applicable codes and standards, and managed any design changes for Green and brown field project.

Integrated and Implemented Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Plans during engineering and construction phases of projects to meet program/projects and company HSE targets.

Development and Implementation of project/program management methodologies (WBS, Top Down/Bottom-Up methods, planning and monitoring, Change management, Scope management, Cost Control), practices (Earned Value calculations, CPI/SPI, reporting).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager-RNG Project (Remote) Dec 2023-Present

SCS Engineers, Long Beach, CA

SCS Engineers is an environmental consulting and construction firm based in Long Beach, CA that designs and implements sustainable environmental solutions. SCS study challenges and design solutions; remediate, build, and operate environmental and energy projects and systems; and monitor a wide range of environmental control systems. Responsible for overall engineering and project delivery of Renewable Natural Gas Plant:

Engineering management of all disciplines like Mechanical, Electrical, Civil/Structural and Process etc.

Engage internal technical resources on project technical/safety issues such as design operability reviews, HAZOPs, and cold eye reviews.

Provide ongoing forecasts & maintain project on budget and schedule.

Work closely with procurement & purchasing to bid and negotiate the purchase of equipment, materials & contract services to ensure they meet the project cost targets & deliverables.

Ensure that project scope definitions comply with all regulatory, environmental, health and safety requirements through effective management and coordination of internal functional groups.

Provide support to on-site contractors during construction, as well as to QA, facilitating field changes, change management and permitting requirements (Environmental, Construction).

Plan and manage internal and external project communications, ensuring the effective exchange of project information and deliverables.

Sr. Project Manager-Capital Projects Sept 2020- Feb 2024

Nutrien, SK

Responsible for projects like Pipelines for water and brine, transmission lines, E-House, Fresh Water ponds, Brine ponds, Pump house, buildings, and site utilities etc ($300M).

Maintained & delivered the project portfolio in terms of deliverables, managing outputs from contracted engineering firms to meet Company standards, specifications, and procedures, and ensured open communications with all stakeholders.

Developed & approved project management plan including execution, HSSE, quality, resource, and communication plans.

Conducted and provided support for Scheduling of capital projects, cost analysis, resource planning, risk evaluation and management, AFEs, RFQs/RFPs, RFIs, technical bid evaluations and contract awards.

Delivered feasibility studies of assigned projects, compile and submit project justifications as required to proceed to next stages of the project(s).

Developed resource allocation and procurement plans, created, and maintained project schedules defining activities, sequence, dependencies, work effort, duration, and associated resource requirements.

Secured, negotiated, and overseen contracts with external contractors.

Planned and managed internal and external project communications, ensuring the effective exchange of project information and deliverables.

Executed capital projects according to scope, schedule, and budget & identify, analyze, prioritize, mitigate, and communicate project risks.

Engineering management of multi-disciplines like civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering designs

Ensured that project scope definitions comply with all regulatory, environmental, health and safety requirements through effective management and coordination of internal functional groups.

Established Continuous Improvement of the project management/engineering systems and processes with company project management team.

Project planning, cost engineering, cost estimating, monitoring, controls, and reporting using Primavera and Microsoft Project on all capital projects.

Managed contracts and effectively negotiate contract disputes, claims, etc. which are part of the project execution.

Worked together with all departments in the organization (plant operations, finance, supply chain, & safety) to ensure all contractors and suppliers receive the required Site Safety Orientation and to comply with required site safety rules, procedures, and regulations.

Defined content of project tasks and resource requirements and managed project resource allocation progressively.

Developed estimates, funding documents, schedules & manpower requirements necessary to execute all projects successfully.

Provided ongoing forecasts & maintain projects on budget and schedule.

Worked closely with procurement & purchasing to bid and negotiate the purchase of equipment, materials & contract services to ensure they meet the project cost targets & deliverables.

Engaged internal technical resources on project technical/safety issues such as design operability reviews, HAZOPs, and cold eye reviews.

Project Manager: 2017- 2020

Chief Project Engineer: 2008-2012

Rio Tinto (IOC)-Energy & Minerals- Canada

Responsible for capital projects development & delivery like process plant, utilities (electrical, water, steam), E-house, boilers, transmission lines. It included feasibility engineering studies, RFPs/RFQs, technical bid reviews, preliminary engineering, detail design, materials procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, handover, commissioning, startup, and closeout.

Develop scope definition for the appropriate Stage Gate and met company requirements before commencing work.

Reviewed and approved Engineering Execution Plans (EEP) and Project Execution Plans (PEP). Ensured scope of work is developed and an effective change management system is in place to manage scope changes.

Reviewed engineering budgets to meet the scope and execution plan for the project. Approved Engineering Work Packages (EWPs) for all deliverables and time-based functions.

Reviewed and approved the engineering schedule and overall project schedule to ensure it meets project requirements and guides overall project scheduled development. Continuous monitoring and resource leveling of the engineering resource plan to meet the engineering schedule.

Regularly reviewed and appraise the structure of the engineering project team in terms of its ability to meet short and long-term objectives and recommended appropriate changes. Raise safety awareness and ensure the corporate design for safety principles are applied to the project.

Lead engineering risk assessments and HAZOPs and make sure all issues are addressed. Arranged and facilitated design reviews, key engineering review milestones and participated as required in engineering, management, and construction reviews. Coordinated quality audit verifications to ensure compliance with all relevant engineering standards and internal procedures for all design activities.

Developed options for value optimization through application of best practices, considering synergies across the full project scope and all project disciplines. Provided discipline engineers and project engineers with guidance on scope, design criteria, tenders, safety as well as environmental and legal documents, as required.

Developed and got approval of short- and long-term capital plans, working closely with Finance and Business Evaluation departments on multi-year portfolio planning.

Implemented company initiatives and business processes to align with company key performance indicators (KPIs) in projects.

Established Continuous Improvement of the Rio-Tinto’s project management/engineering systems and processes with Rio-Tinto Global Project Management team.

Developed WBS, EEP, EWP, CWP project coding & dictionary and developed master schedules, cost estimates and negotiated agreements and change orders during detailed design and execution.

Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze project schedules, provide cost forecasts, and participate in developing risk mitigation plans.

Helped to develop and review contracts, scope of works to make sure that best practices are applied on any given project.

Prepared strategic frameworks identifying, defining, and tracking all issues important to the success of the project.

Developed work packages for execution to include statement of scope, change management, performance testing, QA/QC requirements, material procurement, technical data sheets, drawings/specifications, task procedures and job safety plans.

Prepared monthly project performance reports for management reviews showing the status of design, material procurement, construction, health & safety stats, milestones, and project financials.

Developed documentation for any changes in project scope, schedule or cost for management review and approvals.

Organized and chaired project meetings, e.g., kick off-meetings, design & construction progress, stakeholder engagement, design review, value improvement, HAZOP study, scope optimization and health & safety.

Developed or helped for project contracts, procurement strategies and administered full contract procurement in all project cycles.

Ensure all projects receive adequate process hazard reviews and close out RFI’s with all actions & recommendations completed timely prior to handover to operations.

Evaluate and assess project progress & results, conduct “lessons learned” for future improvements.

Ensure inherent process safety is adhered to on all project design & execution phases.

Conduct frequent formal housekeeping inspections of all project areas and ensure they adhere to requirements.

Project Lead/Manager 2015- 2017

YANCOAL CANADA RESOURCES - (Greenfield Refinery Project)

Responsible for all off-site utilities and infrastructure (230 kV-20 km Transmission Line, 85 km-16-inch Gas Pipeline, 107 km-28 inch Water Pipeline, Telecommunication, 50 km Roads, Sea Port, and 32 km Railway Line-($500M projects):

Liaised and established programs with MoE, Communities, First Nations & Metis, Engineering, Construction & Technology Contractors, Utility & Infrastructures companies, and crown corporations.

Supported and participated in contract term development and contracts negotiations, including non-disclosure agreement (NDAs), and Off-Take Agreements.

Developed, get approvals for, and implemented project management processes, procedures, forms, and tools along with EPCM/EPC and general contractors.

Coordinated the environmental assessment process, interacted with regulators, First Nations and Metis communities, local rural communities, and all other stakeholder groups.

Developed the EIS, lead submission of Technical Project Proposal initiating the EA process and obtained Ministerial Approval for the project to proceed.

Extensive engagements with the host Rural Municipalities, Town/Village Councils, and communities to get the local alignment, start to establish social license, and coordinating land negotiations.

Provided executive leaders with the information needed to assess which proposals have the highest potential value, impact, and strategic alignment.

Project Services & Engineering Manager 2012 - 2014

K+S Potash Canada, Refinery Project: ($6B Greenfield)

Accomplished Engineering phase of green field project, leading multi-disciplinary integrated team of Engineers, supply chain managers, project controllers, consultants, and construction sub-contractors interfacing with EPCM and EPC companies.

Developed and implemented plans for stakeholder engagement, and managed and communicated stakeholders’ requirements to the team.

Provided support to on-site EPCM contractors during construction/commissioning phase(s), as well as to QA owner’s, facilitating field changes, change management and permitting requirements (Environmental, Construction)

Carried out the executive reporting to steering committees, project stakeholders, including the senior management.

Developed multiple projects contracts, procurement strategies and executed full contract procurement in all project cycles.

Leveraged refinery/petrochemical project experience and provided appropriate project execution. Ensured safety measures are implemented during projects’ execution.

Coordination of the Engineering activities and lead engineers and designers working on the project to ensure timely Engineering design reviews, delivery under schedule and quality constraints.

Managed inter-disciplinary information flows, interfaces, and conflicts.

Consolidated department engineering budgets and managed them during the project.

Coordination with internal engineering and design resources to produce engineering deliverables on schedule and within budget.

Ensured effective technical coordination with Clients or third-party representatives as and where required.

Prepared various project reports and presentations ensuring compliance with project procedures and effective change management.

Ensured that lessons learned for engineering are clearly identified, recorded, and communicated.

Hired & developed PMO team, organization structure and policies/procedure for project management team in line with overall project/organization objectives.

Supervised and led team Project Leads, Engineers, execution team, HSE and support staff.

Delegated portfolio of projects to Project Leads and Project Managers.

Set annual performance targets/KPIs for project team and conducted performance reviews at the end of the year.

Interface management with other departments such as production, maintenance, HSE, and HR.

Supervised Project Managers for the delivery of projects on time, within scope and on budget.

Managed the risks, issued and changed resolution process, and worked with others to take corrective action as needed.

Monitored compliance with policies and standards.

Continuously evaluated projects to ensure they meet company standards, adhering to budgets, and meeting deadlines.

Project Manager/Sr. Project Manager 1991-2006

Mechcon Consulting-(EPCM)

Engineering & Construction of Well Pad Gathering Lines, Earth works project, wastewater treatment Plant, utilities, Evaporation Pond, Pipelines.

Detail design of Attock Oil Refinery Pipeline Project. Scope included 30-inch CS crude oil, 12-inch diesel, gasoline, and benzene pipelines, gas pipeline, 6 inches potable, sanitary & water pipelines.

Developed & approved project management plan including execution, HSSE, quality, resource, and communication plans.

Conducted and provided support for Scheduling of capital projects, cost analysis, resource planning, risk evaluation and management, AFEs, RFQs/RFPs, RFIs, technical bid evaluations and contract awards.

Delivered feasibility studies of assigned projects, compiled, and submitted project justifications as required to proceed to next stages of the project(s).

Developed resource allocation and procurement plans, created, and maintained project schedules defining activities, sequence, dependencies, work effort, duration, and associated resource requirements.

Secured, negotiated, and overseen contracts with external contractors.

Planned and managed internal and external project communications, ensuring the effective exchange of project information and deliverables.

Accurately documented the project's creation, development, and execution as well as documented the project's scope, budget, and justification.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION, AFFILICATION & TRAININGS

Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), Ryerson University, Toronto.

M.Sc. (Mech. Eng.-Thermal Systems), University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan.

B. Sc. (Mechanical Engineering), University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan.

Master’s Certificate in Project Management, Schulich Business School, Canada.

Professional Engineer (P. Eng.)-PEO, ON & APEGS. SK, Canada

PMP certified, & PBA-PMI, PMI USA.

Prince2, Axelos, UK

Planisware, Nutrien, SK, Canada

Executive Mining Leadership Training, Queens University, Canada

Safety for Supervisors Training, Dexter Safety Institute, NL, Canada.

GMSA, WHIMS, SAP & LEAN Training, General Safety Standards-Rio Tinto (IOC)

Tap-Root Advance Leadership Course. CANADA

WOOD First Step Safety Leadership Course. WOOD CANADA.

Landfill, Landfill Gas Management, Solid Waste and Energy-Technical Guru Conference-Pheonix AZ-April 2024

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Promote Safety. Ensure safety in design and on-site during construction activities.

Strong discipline technical background with active involvement in the resolution of technical issues.

Project Controls & Master Scheduling of capital programs/projects-P6, MS Projects, Planisware.

Engineering, Project and Construction Management principles, practices, and procedures.

Change Management Champion

Startup & Operations Readiness Planning

Health, Safety, Env. & Risk Management

Proficient in Planisware, CAPMAP, SAP, Ariba, Aconex, AIMS, MS Office, P6, MS Project, Oracle, EDMS, AutoCAD.

Well versed with ASME 31.3, 31.4, 31.8, B16.5, 16.47, CSA Z245.1, Z662.19.

Budget, cost and profitability management

Team Leadership & Development: mentor, coach and effectively transfer expertise to others.

Facilitation, Negotiation & Problem Resolution Skills.

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