Project Engineering

KETAN SHAH P. Eng., CEC

Phone: 443-***-****; 780-***-**** E-mail: *******@*****.***

PROFILE

•More than 10 years of progressive engineering project management experience and the development, monitoring, updating and reporting of project plans and schedules including experience in project control software implementation on multimillion dollar energy, infrastructure and residential / commercial projects.

•Led project execution team of more than 15 direct reports.

•Competent in building and nurturing collaborative environment and implement changes.

•Business acumen, strategic thinker and adaptable to constantly changing business environment.

•Mastered in developing and leading cross-functional team to manage portfolio projects align with organization’s long term strategic plan.

•Hands on experience in planning, scheduling, budgeting, costing, forecasting, progress and performance reporting; in depth knowledge of CPM, PERT and EVMS techniques.

•Successfully managed multimillion dollar projects for various stakeholders from initiation to closeout.

•Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with ability to coach and develop co-workers.

•Strong communication, report writing and always open for continuous learning.

•Identifying problems, diagnosing causes and determining viable, practical and justifiable corrective action.

SKILLS

Project Development Project Management Quality Control Quality Assurance Budget Control Schedule Management Negotiations Economic/Financial Feasibility Stakeholder Relations Business Intelligence Estimating Policies & Process Development Cost Control Cost Engineering Time Management Regulatory Compliance Strategic Procurement Scenario Mapping Talent Acquisition Leadership HS & E Compliance Tendering & bidding Primavera TILOS Oracle Timberline AutoCAD

SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

•Developed and implemented project control standards and procedures, monitor compliance and initiate corrective measures as necessary on all projects

•Performed work throughout the phase of a capital project as part of a project team to review project design and construction schedules for all Capital Projects’ construction projects

•Ensured all planning and scheduling activities such as schedule development, project reporting and problem analysis activities are in conformance with design specifications and safety and sanitary standards

•Provided technical advice to project managers, financial managers and technical staff regarding design, construction and program modifications

•Inspected project site to monitor baseline monitor individual project WBS, schedules and budgets in conjunction with project managers, team members and consultants

•Reviewed and identified alternatives to schedule delays and assist in the resolutions of construction issues/conflicts to mitigate impacts to project schedules.

•Communicated impacts to project schedules to project managers and teams with written summary progress reports stating acceptability or unacceptability of the schedules

•Prepared and maintained resource utilization reporting and time vs. completion graphing.

•Improved scheduling / logistics reduced overall integrity dig program cost by 10%.

•Completed multiple maintenance projects (Valued less than $50M) - under budget up to 15%.

•Key member of estimating and contracting team for winning $60M school renovation project.

•Managed construction work for more than 4000 single story houses, finished within budget and schedule.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Arya Civil LLC - Project Control Engineer 2016 – To Date

•Inspecting installations and observing the quality of work to ensure conformance to design specifications, engineering requirements and safety standards

•Build cost estimations for commissioning, maintenance and/or engineering services

•Study technical drawings and specifications to ensure that projects are completed within engineering specification and client requirements

•Review terms and engineering designs with clients and updating pricing when required

•Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to define scope of work and prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment

•Develop site strategy including methodologies and budgets

•Complete engineering reports as well as safety reports and inspections

•Accountable for site quality and document reviews as well as provide technical analysis and resolution for engineering problems

•Review engineering work, report and provide status updates to the principal while maintaining effective communication with internal and external groups regarding milestone achievements, costs and opportunities

•Ensure that documentation is completed and compiled as well as review feedback and communicate changes if needed

ENBRIDGE PIPELINE INC. - Project Controls (Scheduler) 2011 - 2015

•Managed project controls functions for multiple maintenance projects from initiation to closeout phase.

•Assisted in preparing PI annual financial budgeting and monthly forecast reporting in to various summary level formats (to improve efficiency and productivity of the team) to meet senior management requirements.

•Prepared monthly project matrix report which includes spend profile (cost & schedule), contingency run down, progress engineering & construction.

•Developed and maintained project control plan, COA, WBS, OBS, change management log, progress reports, project log, WO summary report; implemented cost recovery & change management process for pipeline integrity department

•Prepared, implemented and maintained detail project leveling report including budget, incurred, expenditures, accrual, forecast, variance analysis.

•Formulated Project Management Plan working with internal stakeholders.

•Established control budget using project work breakdown structure, monitored commitment, incurred, expenditure and prepared forecast at completion for management reporting.

•Generated, reviewed and submitted various formats of reports for project leadership, department leadership and senior management.

•Created and coordinated AFE for the project and subsequent AFE revisions.

•Implemented Earned Value Process on various maintenance projects.

WORLEY PARSONS –Sr. Planner/Scheduler 2008 - 2011

•Created, update and maintained integrated EPC resource loaded schedule; level 5 construction schedule in line with client requirements.

•Coordinated and supported construction group in relation to sequence, resource requirements and constructability implementation within project timelines.

•Produced and updated commodity curve by using activity usage profile as well as resources usage profile.

•Prepared variance explanation using Baseline schedules vs. Current schedule (critical and near critical path activities).

•Ensured sub-contractor plans were realistic and achievable.

•Managed progress and performance reporting using earned value analysis (rules of credit).

•Coordinated with sub-contractors and ensured accurate, efficient and timely reporting.

•Recommended corrective action based on schedule variance analysis.

•Performed Cost Control duties on major oil field projects as and when required.

•Implemented change management process and prepared change estimates for submissions to client.

•Created / maintained Code of account (COA), Work breakdown structure (WBS), Organization breakdown structure (OBS), Change management log, internal work order as per field requirement.

•Established database to capture LEMS (labor, equipment, material and sub-contracts).

•Created and submitted invoices for actual payment at month end with progress report.

•Ensured project cash-flow is maintained during lifecycle of the project.

•Interfaced with project stakeholders for cost monitoring, analysis and reporting.

•Prepared construction estimate for tank, pump, vessels, pipe rack module, equipment module, and slabs etc. foundation quantity as well as piping and piling quantities.

NORTH AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION GROUP - Planner/Scheduler 2007 - 2008

•Planned, organized and evaluated construction project schedule according to scope, specification and design.

•Summarized weekly progress information, manpower and commodity by rolling up contractor data as well as periodical site visit.

•Provided support to construction manager and project team on all progress and scheduling issues.

•Handled cost schedule, risk analysis, productivity issues, scope, quantity tracking, forecasting, trading etc.

AMAN BUILDING CORPORATION - Project Coordinator 2006 - 2007

•Defined scope of work, read blue prints, quantity takeoffs, assemble takeoffs, and cost analysis and reports.

•Prepared project budgets and cost estimates, schedules and coordinates resources and tasks to complete projects as an approved budget.

•Coordinated the review of estimated design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparations, and other related costs.

•Established the plan and documented the scope, developed project schedules and or capital cost estimates.

•Monitored hours and costs to determine trends and to assist in forecasting.

•Evaluated scope changes, cost trends, additional work orders and other elements.

SUCIE’TE’ GE’NE’RALEDE SURVEILLANCE - SGS India Pvt. Ltd. 2005 - 2006

Q.A/Q.C Engineer-Inspection Engineer

•Oversaw and managed Quality Assurance and Quality Control of Civil works as per Quality Manual.

•Performed or oversee soil testing to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations

•Examined products and materials for defects or deviations from specifications; Test building materials, such as concrete, asphalt, or steel, for use in particular projects

SHELADIA ASSOCIATES & CONSULTANTS (INDIA) PVT. LTD. – Project Controls 2004 - 2005

•Successfully correlated the planning & scheduling with project activities, estimates, progress performance management, earned value analysis, performance factor calculation and specifications;

•Supervised, monitoring and inspection of construction projects.

ARHAM CONSTRUCTION - Construction Supervisor/Estimator/Cost/Scheduler 1995 - 2004

•Led project execution team of more than 15 direct reports to manage construction of 4000 retrofitted houses.

•Supervised, monitoring and inspection of construction projects.

•Designed, built, supervised, operated, and maintained construction projects in the public and private sector, including roads, buildings, tunnels, canals, check dams, bridges, and systems for water supply and sewage treatment.

•Evaluated long range plans, survey reports, maps, and other data in order to plan projects.

•Considered construction costs, government regulations, potential environmental hazards, and other factors in planning the stages of, and risk analysis for, a project.

•Provided cost estimates for materials, equipment, or labor to determine a project’s economic feasibility

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Civil engineering – FIS, USA

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering- IQAS, Canada

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

APEGA – Professional Engineer; CEC – Construction Estimator Certified

Fellow Member –Gujarat Institute of Civil Engineers and Architects

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