Project Management

RESUME

ASHISH KUMAR PMP® ** W ESTOWANIS DRIVE

PLANNER/ SCHEDULER ETOBICOKE, M9W 0C2, ONTARIO

EMAIL: **********@*****.***

Cell # 647-***-****,

Resi# 647-***-****

Objective: To obtain a Planner/ Scheduler position in a progressive company where I can

utilize my skills and experience by adhering to the rules of project management and at the

same time provide the opportunity in professional and personal development.

Skills/ Core competencies:

• Participated in development of project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

• Prepared master project schedule by defining activities, dependencies and interfaces with

support from Project Management Team and various engineering team leaders

• Interacted with the Contractors’ personnel to review and analyze contract schedules

• Performed schedule/cost analysis, highlighted critical paths/risk areas, assessed cost

performance during progress updates and communicated issues to the Project

Management in order to minimize schedule impacts

• Updated project schedules with input from teams, consultants and contractors

• Reviewed scope changes and claims for schedule and cost impact and provide feedback to

financial and contract management staff.

• Assisted in budgeting process by assigning budgets and costs to tasks and developed cash

flows utilizing budget and schedule data

• Prepared schedule gantt chart reports, graphs and cost/schedule performance reports for

project review meetings

• Developed processes to monitor, expedite and assess contractors’ progress and various

project deliverables

• Prepared project schedule and progress narrative reports as requested by the Project

Manager, complete with required metrics utilizing MS Project

• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project 2010.

• Expert user of Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet,

Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft

Project.

• Project Management Professional (PMP from PMI USA).

Professional Career Experience

Faculty for various Project Management Courses listed below- March 2013 --Present

• PMP Prep Course

• Primavera P6, MS Project 2010

I have delivered the above mentioned courses in Private Career Colleges in

Toronto and also teach privately from home.

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Diar Consult – United Arab Emirates April 2012 to Jan 2013

Position- Project Manager

• Prepared / lead efforts to develop accurate Work Plan, construction schedules

that meet contractual documents (Owner requirements, specs, drawings, etc.)

• Generated reports and layouts, which meet preconstruction and construction

requirements.

• Updated Work Plans & Project Schedules on a weekly or as needed, once a

month as minimum. Lead update meeting and schedule review sessions.

Reviewed and verified and challenged information from Project Team by visiting

and walking the project construction site.

• Provided support to teams in assessing/documenting delays and impacts,

alternate work plans and methods of construction. Provided support to project

teams when delay(s) have been determined, based on Scheduling Procedure and

document on schedule as necessary.

• Prepared a Work Plan, Schedule Update Report narrative for each schedule

update, which described current project status, deviations, and identified any/all

critical schedule issues.

• Ensured that all projects have a BASELINE schedule established prior to start, an

accurate "As-Built" schedule upon completion of the project and a once a month

schedule update as minimum.

• Provided scheduling assistance and education to project team members &

guidance to scheduling engineers.

• Reviewed, monitored and critiqued the accuracy and realism of all Work Plans,

schedules and narratives. Check schedule for deviations, critical path accuracy,

imposed (constrained) dates, durations, logic, sequencing, scope of work (as a

minimum). Challenged project team on critical schedule issues. Communicated

critical schedule issues and concerns.

• Assessed Work Plans, project schedules in regards to Risk Management and

ensured schedules meet contract requirements.

• Maintained and backed up schedule files for project in a timely and organized

manner.

• Assisted in updating Company master work plan schedules.

Continued…

• Established and maintained positive and effective working relationships with

department, employees, clients, architects, subcontractors and vendors.

• Nagarjuna Construction Company- Oman Dec 2010 to Mar 2012

Position – Manager

• Lead the development of Work Plan, project schedules and identify activities

necessary to produce products and services during project execution.

• Apply work breakdown structure requirements.

• Manage information integration from engineers, subcontractors, owners, and

others to create an integrated Work Plan, master schedule.

• Identify critical paths including critical float path analysis.

• Create graphics including Gantt charts, activity network diagrams, time-scaled

logic diagrams, and histograms.

• Establish and manage a performance management system using baseline

information in the estimate and schedule.

• Work with project management to set goals, objectives, and success factors and

analyze project status.

• Assessing progress measurement and developing/updating progress curves for

progress reporting.

• Perform project performance analysis including earned value. Preparing project

schedules based on defined project execution philosophies.

• Assessing progress measurement and developing/updating progress curves for

progress reporting.

• Preparing Work Plan & schedule updates and general maintenance in Primavera

V6 & MS Project.

• Schedule related information collection and

distribution.

• Al Reef Company-Oman July 2008 to Mar 2010

Position- Project Controls System Manager

• Lead the development of Work Plans & project schedules and identify activities

necessary to produce products and services during project execution.

• Apply work breakdown structure requirements.

• Manage information integration from engineers, subcontractors, owners, and others

to create an integrated master schedule.

• Identify critical paths including critical float path analysis.

• Create graphics including Gantt charts, activity network diagrams, time-scaled logic

diagrams, and histograms.

• Establish and manage a performance management system using baseline

information in the estimate and schedule.

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• Work with project management to set goals, objectives, and success factors and

analyze project status.

• Assessing progress measurement and developing/updating progress curves for

progress reporting.

• Perform project performance analysis including earned value. Preparing project

schedules based on defined project execution philosophies.

• Sayed Hamid Behbehanini & Sons Co. WLL-Kuwait Sept 2002 to Sept 2007

Position- Planning Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities-

• Lead the development of Work Plan & Project Schedules and identify activities

necessary to produce products and services during project execution.

• Apply work breakdown structure requirements.

• Manage information integration from engineers, subcontractors, owners, and

others to create an integrated master schedule.

• Identify critical paths including critical float path analysis.

• Create graphics including Gantt charts, activity network diagrams, time-scaled

logic diagrams, and histograms.

• Establish and manage a performance management system using baseline

information in the estimate and Work Plan schedule.

• Work with project management to set goals, objectives, and success factors and

analyze project status.

• Ashoka Vastu Pvt. ltd-India May 2000 to July 2002

Position- Manager

• Provided direction and expertise to support the Work Planning and execution of

operational requirements and projects.

• Ensured procurement is engaged in business development and proposal support

activities.

• Acted as the focal point for all matters relating to the acquisition of goods and

services for a project during the proposal process.

• Provided the necessary written and graphic information in support of the proposal

process.

• Provided budget estimates for Procurement labor hours as well as for materials,

equipment and services in support of the proposal process.

• Provided preliminary risk assessment related to Procurement activities assumed by

the proposed Prime Contract.

• Managed Procurement resources and directed Procurement activities required to

support the planning and execution of projects

• Tata Electric Company-India Sept 1994 to Dec 1999

Position- Engineer

Continued…

• Day-to-day management on a construction site including work planning, and the

maintained source of technical advice and quality control for everyone working on it.

The role also involved leveling and surveying a site, checking drawings and

quantities and ensuring the accuracy of calculations.

Key Strengths:

• Consistently met deadlines while demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills

to achieve corporate objectives.

EDUCATION & SKILLS

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

1.

Certified PMP - Project Management Professional

2.

Primavera Project Planner - Primavera P6 V6, V7, P3

3.

Microsoft Project & Microsoft Office

4.

Project Management

5.

University of Toronto LIEP Program-Pursuing Part-Time.

6.

• References Available upon Request

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