Project Manager Management

CV - AIJAZ NABI

SHIPYARD EXECUTIVE & PROJECT MANAGER SHIPBUILDING

Shipyard Executive & Project Manager having demonstrable analytical & leadership skills, managing relations with stakeholders, assist in new acquisition & business opportunity with excellent overall international experience in executing new-build repair & refit project, yard operations, liaison with line managers, application of project management tools & techniques, escalation & resolution of issues in naval architecture ship stability & hull structure, planning & scheduling production work, sequencing manpower & shipyard resources, cost estimate & proposal development, mitigation of risks, forecast cash flow & payment milestone, compliance with quality safety and environmental standards, tendering bidding & control of subcontract work, managing warranty issues, trials, commissioning & vessel delivery and building working relationships with service providers in marine industry.

Interested to lead technical and engineering organization with a reputable ship owning & shipbuilding company and bring total success to company’s goals.

KEY SKILLS & WORK EXPERIENCE

• Engineering & Design Proposal

• Build Strategy & Plan Approval

• Development of Work Packages, WBS

• Planning & Scheduling

• Resource & Equipment Sequencing

• Construction Site Supervision

• Analyze Contract Specifications

• Manage Variations to Scope

• Review Claim & Milestone Payment

• Prepare Contract Status Report CSR

• Develop Accurate Cost Estimate

• Evaluate Work &Verify Invoicing

• Draft Quality Inspection & Test Plan

• Internal Audit for HS & E Standards

• Produce Progress Report & Minutes

• Lead Technical Investigation

• Naval support for Weapon Integration

• Escalation & Resolution of Technical Issues

• Liaison with Project Control, Contract Manager, Purchasing & Finance Office

• Compliance with Marine Regulations

• Manage Vendor & Equipment Trials

• Hull Survey & Condition Report

• Supervision of Incline Experiment

• Review of Ship Design & Drawings

• Develop Structural, Mechanical, Piping, Outfitting and Electrical Work Packages

• Selection & Application of Marine Paints

• Project Documentations & Issue Control

• Improvement in Process & Procedure

• Productivity Level & Benchmark

• Technical Specifications & Purchasing

• Crew Training

• After Sales Support, ILS Packages

• Platform Configuration Management

• Team Work

DEGREE, CERTIFICATE & THESIS

• Postgraduate Degree, MSc. Naval Architecture

University of London, U.K. (1979-1981)

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree, BSc.

University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi (1974-1978)

• E/Room Watch-Keeping Officer, Marine Engineer Certificate Class IV

Active Sea Service on Naval Ships, Karachi (1978-1979)

• Fatigue Crack in Ships’ Structure, Postgraduate Thesis

University of London, U.K. (1982)

• Shipyard Project Manager Training

OJT at Royal Portsmouth Shipyard, U.K (1982)

• Ship Stability & Hydrodynamics Course

Royal Naval Engineering College RNEC, Plymouth Devon U.K (1980)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Working Knowledge of Ship Repair Organization, Responsibilities & Role of Project Team

• Operational Requirements of Naval, Commercial and Marine Vessels

• Compliance with IMO Regulations, MARPOL, SOLAS, Load Lines, BWM, STCW, MLC 06

• Knowledge of Offshore Rigs and O & G Support Vessel

• ISM /ISPS Code Certificate

• ISO 9001 System Implementation & Internal Company Auditing

• Project Management Training, PMBOK Edition 5 (Latest Edition)

• Development of Shipbuilding Joint Venture with China Ship Building Corporation

• Contract Administration & Risk Management Course

• Develop Dry-docking Specifications for Naval, Commercial & Coast Guard Vessels

• Training in EMS and QHS Objectives & Targets

MEMBERSHIP

• Project Management Institute (PMI) USA, Working for Designation

• American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE) USA

PERSONAL DATA

• Canadian, Asian Origin, excellent English Language skills, working & living in Abu Dhabi,

Family status, wife & child on dependent visa, require 04 -06 Week Notice period

SELECTED POSITIONS HELD & ACHIEVEMENTS

2010-Present

Project Supervisor, Abu Dhabi Ship Building Company (ADSB)

New Building Project for Series Production of Twelve (12) New Build Naval Platforms

A premier shipyard in U.A.E. engaged in construction of Naval Combat Vessels for Gulf Navies and Dry -docking of Vessels for National Oil Companies

I’m responsible for program management for series construction of new building Ghannatha Class Naval Vessels at the Musaffah yard.

Some highlights of my present achievement are:

• Developed build strategy for series production of vessels at Mussafah Yard, established work methods including planning & scheduling of hull blocks, sequence for structural assembly, weld sequence for aluminium hull, installation of equipment plant machinery & outfitting, zone completion, quality inspection, acceptance testing and preparations for launching, system trials, commissioning & vessel delivery to customer.

• Coordinated and assisted Planning with development of WBS, work packages, cost codes, program master schedule MTS, construction milestone, scheduling of buyer’s furnished equipment BFE’s, factory acceptance testing FAT by equipment vendors and liaison with supply chain manager for tracking shipment of critical equipment.

• Implemented cost control procedure including ‘Hold-Point’ Inspection & ‘Change Order’ procedure before releasing payment to subcontractor and vendor.

• Maintaining project ‘Risk Register’ at program office for all production & contractual risks effecting vessel delivery program and advice to senior yard management on mitigation of risks.

• Reviewed project estimate with chief estimator and established proposal basis, project scope, compliance with contractual obligations, project qualifications, estimated materials & manpower levels

• Managed weekly progress meetings with production, technical, safety & quality and contract administration including review of actual production hours with budget allocation

• Managed technical and analytical investigation with OEM’s representative from Rolls-Royce, L-3 Communications, Selex, MBDA, Otto Melara Italy, Rheinmetall, Aero maritime Germany for structural vibration, equipment warranty, equipment performance, weapons’ foundation installation verification, modification to system engineering, weapon equipment integration and update to operating software including transfer of technology from platform designer and training of equipment operators

• Provided program coordination with Technical Manager for incline experiment, record of engineering & weight changes, release of control drawings to production team and liaised with Materials Engineering for compliance with technical specifications

• Supervised construction site, authorised project resources, assigned team goals and managed daily production targets

• Managing financial claims with contract management including capturing, recording and processing of scope changes, verification of project milestone and claiming hassle-free stage payment with the client

• Prepared weekly status report, review of HS & E concerns, recording issues effecting work progress and face client for contract clarification

• Successfully supervised platform construction, outfitting, installation of hull equipment & marine systems, piping, HVAC, electrical machinery, installation & integration of bridge navigation & communication systems, weapons installation & alignment, quality inspections, load testing, setting-to-work; and launched three vessels of the class during July 2011, October 2012 and September 2013. Presently I’m engaged in launching of the fourth hull and platform trials of the third vessel including commissioning of platform systems, liaising with OEM service engineer for warranty claims while multitasking with finance & marketing for contract milestone payments.

• Contributed to development of yard manuals for Inspection & Test Plans (ITP), Quality & Zone Inspection Plan, Audit of Controlled Production Engineering Drawings, Check off List for equipment installation cable integrity water-tightness hull penetrations & work completion certificate that assisted in establishing well-defined project deliverables

• Delivered after sales Integrated Logistic Support Plan for the vessel and met contractual requirement for smooth hand-over of vessel spares & documentations to customer at delivery

2006- 2009

Senior Estimator – Ship Proposals, Vancouver Shipyards Co. Canada

A subsidiary of Seaspan Marine Group Canada engaged in shipbuilding, ship owning & technical management of offshore marine vessels

Performed following functions:

• Analysed new vessel tender specifications, assisted estimation department with final proposal matching all RFP requirements and coordinated with senior management review of proposal contents. Managed preparation of dry docking packages, interpreted repair definition, developed work break-down structures, achieved compliance with class rules & Transport Canada marine safety regulations, assembled bid documentations, handed-over estimate sheet to project manager on contract award, assisted contract manager with processing of milestones stage payments, draft technical purchase specifications, processed changes to scope, survey hull & condition inspection, managed application of marine preservations, hull structural upgrades, engine planned maintenance, shafting, propellers, rudder dry-dock work packages, electrical cabling & wiring work, testing of hull penetrations, load testing and mitigated all risk factors in contractual scope of work .

Highlights of Achievements:

• Prepared a successful bid proposal of a class of three Oil Tankers for Canadian Naval Forces

• Design review of new ASD Tug for Seaspan corp. having the largest fleet of offshore vessels on Pacific Coast Canada

• Processes ‘Change Orders’ valued over $ 10 M for a New-build 600 Passenger Ferry for BC Ferries with the Client’s Project Manager

• Successful in shipyard proposal for a new Sea Bus, value $ 40M for Vancouver Harbour which involved interpretation of vessel design specifications

• Developed successful dry docking proposals for all types of commercial marine vessels

• Coordinated with Canada Marine Safety Inspectors and renewed ship service certificates

• Analysed ship contract for Scope & developed Work Break-Down Structures (WBS)

• Interpreted FE Analysis for Coast Guard Vessels and provided input to structural modifications

• Developed accurate labour & materials estimates for new building and dry docking proposals

• Analysed Quadrennial Hull Survey Report and developed dry-dock packages

• Managed compliance with Class Requirements

• Developed equipment purchase specifications and assisted sourcing of ship equipment

• Estimated labour & materials requirements for hull & bottom painting processes

• Analysed risks in ship contracts and developed cause and effect diagrams for project manager

• Assisted Finance Manager & Chief Estimator with preparation of Shipyard Bonds for bid offers

• Developed Life-cycle Cost estimate for Canadian CCG Vessels

• Coordinated and raised queries with Vendors for Warranty & Guarantee Issues

Reason for leaving job: Lack of company business due to economic slowdown in North America

2005-2006

Project Co-ordinator – Deas Pacific Shipyards, BC Ferries Corporation Canada

• Project Coordinator responsible for coordination with Class and TC Marine Safety Board for load line survey, ship incline experiment, Conditions of Assignment, fire safety audit, survey of life saving appliances and engine room machinery. Successfully obtained renewal of service certificates from class and Transport Canada.

• Achieved Vessel Compliance with Canada Marine Safety Regulations

• Validated Ship Construction Certificate (SOLAS )

• Safety Equipment Certificate

• International Load Line Certificate (LL 66 )

• Supervised Incline Experiment and Recorded New CG in Stability Book

• Supervised Life-extension structural modifications to vessel hull and accommodation

Reason for leaving: End of project

1995-2005

Fleet Technical Manager, Royal Brunei Navy, Muara Ship Repair Yard Brunei

• Responsible for overall technical management of assigned vessels, planned maintenance work, dry docking, approval of maintenance funds, spares database & inventory control, briefing of crew & subcontractor, application of propriety computerised repair procedures, maintain compliance with ISO 9001 system, internal audits, develop refit scope & repair specifications, equipment warranty issues, machinery & equipment trials, record test results, review technical documents & user guides, maintaining records in base technical repository and presenting draft maintenance policy to senior management.

• Led team effort in development of annual maintenance program for fleet vessels and Base facilities; monitored departmental projects & plans, evaluated previous year outcomes, discussed assets cost effectiveness and maintained close compliance with agreed Asset Management Plan.

• Managed scheduling & production work for overhaul of engine room machinery, hull repairs, vessel modifications, application of marine coatings, NDT records, issue of hot work permits, survey of equipment foundations, coordination with vessel crew, witnessing of tests and approval of billing and repair invoices.

• Provided leadership of Hull Engineering department including operational readiness of docking facilities, implementation of planned maintenance system and dry docking of port authority tugs, marine police boats, Brunei Navy ships and Brunei Shell work boats.

• Prepared Quality Manual and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for the fleet maintenance work. Assisted engineering department in achieving ISO 9001 accreditation. Performed ‘Internal Audit’ of Quality & Safety Management System (SMS) and ensured valid certificates for life saving appliances, fire-fighting equipment, A-60 Penetrations including SOLAS, MARPOL and Load line. Promoted idea of neutral audits between engineering departments and gained an understanding of QMS procedures.

• Developed ship repair specifications, reviewed job instructions and requirements for quality inspections. Managed to achieve required standard in ship repair work including control of un-planned repairs, recording of scope variations, and ensures all change orders are processed timely and achieved a tighter control of repair funds.

• Reviewed performance of structural coatings and anti fouling underwater hull paints with the paint manufacturer’s representative. Managed to save considerable economic savings by selecting appropriate and cost effective painting schemes.

• Assistance Director Naval Ship Acquisition Program, Value over $ 500 M that involved scrutiny of ship proposals from Australian, German and UK Shipbuilders.

• Prepared project feasibility report for shipyard site development; and subsequently coordinated with a group of International Marine Consultants for civil, mechanical and yard machinery proposal)

• Introduced value engineering in fleet maintenance

• Implemented computerized fleet planned maintenance system supplied by Mincom, Australia

• Implemented ‘Just-in-Time‘ Concept and significantly reduced warehouse spares inventory

• Reviewed ship design proposal prepared by bidding shipyards and provided user’s comments

• Prepared Life-Cycle Survey & Condition Reports for management review

• Represented Owner at Malaysian & Singapore Shipyards for dry-dockings

• Administered a multicultural workforce of technical and engineering trades

• Maintained register for configuration management in fleet office

• Prepared risk registers for ship repair projects

• Maintained register for Lessons Learned during ship projects at fleet organization

Reason for leaving: Migrated to Canada

1991-1993

CHIEF NAVAL ARCHITECT, PROJECT NEW BUILD 32M OFFSHORE PATROL BOAT

Design & construction of a class of three 32M Offshore Patrol Vessel for Navy

• Developed Design and Detailed Production Engineering & Procurement Packages, Value $15M

• Owner’s Representation at the construction site and ensured compliance with design specifications

• Managed JV Construction Program with China Shipbuilding Corporation

• Three vessels are currently in service with the Client

• Responsible for the project design work and production engineering for a class of three offshore patrol vessels. The work involved development of a concept design which complied with ship project definition and user’s operational guidelines. A scale model was tested in a towing tank and the results verified predicted speed and endurance for the proposed design

• Detailed production engineering packages were developed for steel fabrication, hull outfitting, propulsion plant, auxiliary machinery and electrical systems. Technical negotiations were held with the builder’s shipyard and hull construction work was successfully completed for the first of a class of three vessels. A procurement document containing detailed purchase specifications was prepared for ship equipment including main engines, steering system, electrical generators, rudders, propellers, shafting, piping systems, electrical & electronic equipment, deck machinery and hull outfitting items and all equipment were procured thru an international competitive bid enquiry. The detailed design also involved technical collaboration with China Shipbuilding Corporation for internal production engineering of accommodation and hull outfitting items

• The construction work for the first vessel was completed one month earlier than due date without any major design & build issues. All commissioning trials were satisfactorily completed and the boat is in service with the navy.

Reason for leaving: Job offered by Brunei Government

1987- 1991

ASSISTANT SHIP REPAIR MANAGER - KARACHI SHIPYARDS & NAVAL DOCKYARD

• Assistant Ship Repair Manager responsible for structural alterations & additions, hull modifications, repairs to propulsion machinery, auxiliary equipment, hull valves & piping systems, shafting, rudders, propellers, HVAC, switchboards, ship generators, electrical cabling, application of marine coatings on naval, marine & commercial vessels including oil tanker, auxiliary harbour vessels, frigates, destroyers and patrol vessels

• Managed administration and allocation of a technical workforce of over 500 personnel

1978 - 1984

MARINE ENGINEER CLASS IV, ACTIVE SEA SERVICE

• Sea service onboard naval ships and performed duties of engine room watch-keeping officer

• Experience gained in voyage planning to Gulf & Red Sea ports and practical operation of both steam machinery and diesel propulsion plant, marine gearbox, ship piped systems, steering, rudders, shafting, propellers, waste handling equipment, desalination plant, engine top overhaul, generator load test, air compressor, keel coolers, hydraulic stabilizers, exhaust system, engine room daily maintenance routines, engine room records and developed Master Equipment List.

• Responsible for machinery start & shutdown procedures, planning for major equipment overhauls, testing of AC chill water system, fuel & lubricants register, engine fluids quality test and bunkering operations

• Performed technical purchases of ship spares, development of specifications, dry dock supervision, underwater hull repairs, docking & undocking preparation, hull inspection, NDT survey, machinery trials, load testing, damage control officer duties, record of ship weight changes, liaison with shore maintenance staff, record of hull coatings and maintain leave & training record of engine room staff.

• Coordination with ship repair manager & dry-dock superintendent

• Performed secretary ship refit conference

My work references & additional work experience in ship acquisition, technical training, and development of fleet engineering policy & procedures project completed with two past employers are available on request

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