Senior Manager Project Engineer

Address: Texas, USA

Mobile: +1-737-***-****

Email: ad5s2p@r.postjobfree.com

Muhammad Saboor Abid

Mechanical Engineering Professional

Profile: Lead Project Engineer/ Senior Manager Projects Result-oriented and highly versatile resource working as Senior Manager Projects and offers 16 years of experience, including 7 years international experience in the Middle East, mainly in projects planning & management (EPCC), with a proven track record of planning, project execution including developing project control procedures, monitoring schedules, controlling, evaluating progress & undertaking shutdowns safely, on time and under budget for multi- million dollar fertilizer, oil refinery, gas plant and textile sector projects. Core Competencies include:

Understanding of Drawings ~ Piping, Structural, Equipment, P&ID & PFDS ~ Project Planning, Execution & Controls

~ Rate Analysis ~ Project Cost Estimation/ Valuation ~ Project Budgeting ~ Sub Contractor Management ~ Conflict Resolution ~ Problem Solving ~ Contracts/Tender Negotiation ~ Codes & Standards Knowledge PROFILE OVERVIEW

Demonstrated competency as lead project planning engineer, preparing detailed plans (time, resources & cash flow) for all phases - tender, pre-construction & construction, with domain knowledge to plan & execute projects

Adeptly defined & obtained information needed to prepare costs in coordination with other project team members like engineering, procurement, and construction

Understanding of the fabrication drawings and fabrication management in compliance to the Project timelines and quality deliverables

Outstanding communication skills to coordinate with all level of management; deft in working out for claims & sub-contract close-out with statement of final account; drive to prioritize on jobs to complete within the time limit. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Interloop Limited, Pakistan

Senior Manager Projects (Aug 2016 to May 2024)

Responsibilities:

As Senior Manager Projects, coordinate with stakeholders; finalization of scope of work, budget preparation and approval, coordination with the Vendors and Contractors, oversee project planning & management, monitor and control the project execution works, and commissioning, closing and handover the projects.

• Managed following key projects:

o EPCC for Denim Plant around 1,000,000 sqft in 12 months (Pre-Engineered Building) (1st Largest LEED Platinum Plant across the Globe in terms of SFT)

o EPCC for New Hosiery Division comprises of 800 Knitting Machines (LEED Gold Certified Plant)

• Responsible for Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning and handover the facility to Production Department

• Heading the Mechanical Team for all Projects at Interloop

• Fabrication management of the piping spools and structural supports

• Coordination for the design and fabrication of the Pre-Engineered Building and coordination at site for timely erection of the building

• Align sessions with all stakeholders to clarify and finalize scope of work

• Development of Piping Layouts, approval of design, generation of GA / isometrics drawings, and subsequent procurement of material, fabrication and site execution works

• RFQ initiation, preparation of the techno-commercial comparisons and award of Contract

• Project Progress review meetings with the Contractors, Vendors to monitor and control the Projects

• Preparation of procurement plans to keep on track all long lead items

• Responsible for site execution works with Safety and Quality

• Responsible for the budget approval and cost control of the respective project Technip Middle East, Doha, Qatar

Lead Project Engineer (Jul 2014 to Aug 2016)

Responsibilities:

As Lead Project Engineer, coordinate with stakeholders; oversee project planning & management, contract administration, and prepare EPCC schedules on approval as per the defined Key Performance Indices-

• Managed following key projects:

o EPIC for ATR feed pre-heater coil replacement

o EPIC for Liquid fuel system integrity

o EPIC for MAC air filter replacement

o EPIC for Installation of buffer tank

o EPIC for Dry gas seal replacement & HP nitrogen network o EPIC for Fast transfer system for ASU Sub-Station o EPIC for Pumps upgrade & tempered water unit

• Align sessions with client to clarify and finalize scope of work

• Prepare level III plan for execution in line with approved project schedule

• Develop progress measurement system including document control register (DCR), procurement control register

(PCR), construction work packs calculation sheets and job cards to monitor and control project

• Complete work breakdown structure (WBS), base program in P6, including presentation of activity codes & project codes to the project; prepare organization breakdown structure (OBS); and seek client approval

• Identify & compile engineering deliverables in coordination with respective discipline engineers & prepare engineering deliverables schedule

• Assist sub-contracts and procurement for vendor mobilization schedule & procurement schedule in accordance with the vendor fabrication and supply timelines

• Prepare & submit weekly/monthly progress reports as per agreed cut off along with the level IV schedule update

• Prepare and maintain the risk register and delay logs to undertake delay analysis and prepare claims

• Arrange kick off meeting and issue timelines to construction contractor to develop detailed plan

• Develop resource mobilization plan from level IV schedule in coordination with construction contractor

• Prepare shift wise shutdown schedule with construction team & arrange cold eye reviews and clash meetings with client and other shutdown contractors to allocate area for each respective job

• Prepare distinct progress measurement system for shutdown works

• Project coordination and provide proactive and remedial actions

• Propose multiple construction execution strategies, optimization of resources and crew movement

• Organise site meetings with client & sub-contractor for fast track project completion

• Conduct critical path analysis to identify proactive actions to avoid any slippage in critical activities

• Deliver constructability reviews and explain the execution strategies to all stakeholders

• Perform PDCA sessions with client to minimize risk involved during execution of the job

• Verify and issue daily progress and resource reports to client

• Compile monthly reports for site management and for monthly progress invoice to client

• Control schedule by developing latest forecasts of baseline plans for project completion

• Develop catch up and recovery plan for slippage tasks and keep them on track

• Highlight shortcomings of construction contractor and coordinate with Sub-Contract Department for follow up

• Conduct safety toolbox talk as per project plan with focus on QHSE norms & PTW systems. Attock Refinery Ltd., Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Senior Engineer - Design / Projects (Feb 2011- Jul 2014)

(Reported to the Engineering Manager & led a team of 11) Responsibilities:

As Senior Engineer- Design / Projects, prepared design packages for the modification jobs inside the refinery with approval of the MOC Committee as per the Key Performance Objectives-

• Handled following key projects:

o EPIC for new crude tank (125,000 BBLs)

o EPIC for Foam vessel

o EPIC for refurbishment of several tanks

o EPIC for piping, equipment & structural installation/ modification jobs o PIC for new crude charge heater

o EPCM for upgrade power plant & refinery including isomerization unit, pre-flash unit, DHDS Unit & auxiliary units

• Arranged Management of Change (MOC) meeting with respective disciplines to approve design packages

• Attended schedule workshop to get operations & maintenance buy-in for the plan & sought senior’s approval

• Highlighted all grey areas, raised flags on critical times, and updated all necessary logs & registers on daily basis

• Conducted frequent site visits to ensure progress as per progress reports

• Enlisted contractors for the company & conducted audit of the contractors to sustain high performance

• Managed labor union & created the conditions to implement ISO 9001:2008 QMS, ISO 14001:2004 EMS, & OHSAS 18001:2007 occupational, health and safety regulations

• Arranged training sessions for skill enhancement of subordinates Pakarab Fertilizers Ltd., Multan, Pakistan

Project Engineer (May 2009 – Feb 2011)

Responsibilities:

As Project Engineer, overseen construction of new ammonia storage tank project, including design review, generation of BOM from drawings, procurement of the material both local and foreign, PO placement & expediting material availability as per the Key Performance Parameters-

• Supervised following key projects for the fertilizer plants: o EPIC for new ammonia storage tank

o EPIC for numerous piping, equipment & structural installation/ modification jobs o PIC for replacement of Lamont boiler.

• Prepared design packages for modification jobs include piping & structures, & arranged MOC Committee meetings with respective disciplines for its approval

• Prepared project scope, work plans & definition of responsibilities for team members

• Prepared construction punch list to dig out actual status of the project

• Availability of all resources, identification of hazards involved in the job and their safety measures

• Monitored the entire activities to complete whole project in time with quality and safety

• Prepared bid for the contracts to procure materials based on the design packages

• Conducted cost and schedule analysis by earned value management techniques, periodic calculation of CPI (Cost Performance Index) & SPI (Schedule Performance Index)

• Exposed to different types of risk management techniques, for schedule and cost. Risk register brain storming sessions, plan risk responses for positive risks (opportunities) and negatives risks (vulnerabilities/threats)

• Developed the construction execution strategies for the assigned tasks

• Conducted technical training session to enhance skills & delivered safety talks as per departmental safety calendar

• Generated reporting system, weekly progress report, weekly dashboard, weekly schedule & cost curves, weekly earned value backup data, and monthly cost report

Descon Engineering, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Assistant Engineer- Mechanical (Nov 2006 – May 2009) Responsibilities:

As Assistant Engineer- Mechanical, prepared detailed integrated project schedule using Primavera, & monitored progress using Project Control System (PROCeSs), & Teamworks (Bechtel), as per the set Key Performance Objectives-

• Handled project:

o PIC for Asab Gas Development Phase II, mechanical & piping installation works

• Prepared specific method statements and risk assessment

• Highlighted project bottlenecks and made suggestions for remedial action

• Coordinated with site as well as client to develop weekly materials plan sheet throughout the project, closely monitoring material issue to site using BPS (Bechtel Procurement Systems), & attended weekly materials meeting.

• Was in-charge of fabrication shop and responsible for planning, organizing, leading and controlling of all fabrication activities that include pipe spools, pipe supports etc. in liaison with the project deliverables

• Extraction of BOQ from drawings - isometrics, estimation and procurement of required material, inspection and approval of material from client and placed purchase orders as per the BOQ

• Sub-contracted various jobs, monitored progress till completion of assigned contracts/ project as per target dates.

• Applied understanding of Isometrics, P&IDs, General Arrangement Drawings (GAD), Isometrics marking, extraction of BOQ and welding calculations

• Prepared weld map and made site visits for installation of fabricated spools EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS

• Masters Degree in Science- Engineering Management, University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila, Pakistan, 3.35 CGPA (2015)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Hons.), University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila, Pakistan, 79%

(2006)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certification:

• Engineering Project Management from CASE University, Islamabad, Pakistan (Duration: 42 Credit Hours)

• Certified as a Professional Mechanical Engineer by Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) Training:

• Completed PMP - Project Management Professionals Exam Training (2015)

• Undergone training module on turnaround & planning, conducted by Japan Cooperation Center of Petroleum,

(JCCP), Tokyo, Japan (2013)

• Attended a 5-day training workshop on HAZOP study conducted at the Management Development Center, Attock Refinery Ltd. Pakistan (2012)

• Attended training module on Staad Pro organized by Technomen, Karachi, Pakistan (2010)

• Underwent Primavera training from Descon Engineering UAE (2008) PERSONAL DETAILS

• Language Proficiency : English, Urdu, Hindi, & Punjabi

• Computer Skills : MS Office, Design Software- AutoCAD, Staad Pro CadWorx, PV Elite, Auto Plant; Planning Software: Primavera (P3/P6), MS Project; Applied Software: Process- Project Control System, Maximo, Teamwork, BPS- Bechtel Procurement System, DataTex Plant Maintenance

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