Senior Planning Engineer
Resume:
Abid Masood
: **********@*****.***
Transferable Iqama (KSA)
(Registered Engineer with Saudi Council of Engineers)
(Member of PMI-USA)
(PMP-PMI certification courses)
(Worked with leading European Joint venture at Riyadh Rail Metro Project - EPC Package No. 3)
(Registered Engineer with Pakistan Engineering Council)
CAREER SUMMARY
oProject controls professional proficient in planning, scheduling, execution, monitoring, budgeting, forecasting and controlling of projects.
o11 years professional experience in leading international EPC firms with successfully completed assigned projects within time, budget and at required quality level.
oExperience in buildings and infrastructure EPC projects i.e Metro rail & transit system, roads, Interchanges, Bridges,viaducts,underground tunnels, Metro stations, Trains Depot and associated buildings, multistory car park, utilities, landscaping, public health and related construction, procurement and design fields.
oExcellent knowledge of advance versions of Primavera P6, Construction management procedures, FIDIC & International project management standards (PMI-PMP,PSP,RMP, ASTM, AACE, AASHTO, SCL protocol & ISO).
Proposed position: - Sr.Planning Engineer/Sr.Project Controls Engineer/Sr.Cost control Engineer
WORK EXPERIENCE:-
1.FAST Consortium LLC Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Designation: - Sr.Planning Engineer
Period: - Nov, 2014 to June, 2020
Project Name: Riyadh Metro Project Package 3 (EPC)
Project Details : Package 3 consist of 3 Lines (Line 4 Yellow, Line 5 Green and Line 6 Purple)
Contract Cost : 8 Billion USD
Owner : The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (formerly ADA), Saudi Arabia
FAST Consortium: FCC (Spain), Alstom (France), Atkins (UK), Samsung (Korea), Setec (France),
Strukton (Netherland), Typsa (Spain), Fryssinet (Middle East)
Responsibilities
oExperience in EPC contracting environment in Project Planning, scheduling, monitoring and controlling, which include Project’s schedule development, program control and detailed analysis in centralized Project controls office and with Project management office (PMO).
oDevelop and assist in getting approval from client of overall Program (Baseline Schedule/revised baseline)
oBaseline program consist of original scope includes, Project Management ( Key Milestones / Contractual Milestone / Project Milestone / Traffic and Utility Management / Land acquisition / Design / Procurement / Construction/MEP/Architecture/Transit System / BMS-SCADA T&C etc.
oMonthly update actual against approved baseline program inclusive of all approved change notices.
oSchedule variance analysis by evaluating overall impact, total float and reasons of slippage.
oDevelop detailed schedule during execution phases with appropriate mitigation strategy.
oReview and align Subcontractors/supplier’s schedule in integrated schedule.
oBudgeted cost distribution on WBS level based on agreed weightages with client for earned value reporting.
oSchedule program incorporated with design stages 30%, 60%, 90%and 100% with shop drawings.
oTime-phased Procurement schedule on the basis of Design schedule and construction/installation, consists of all long lead items i.e MEP and Civil works like Precast yard establishment,Launching girder(FSLM), Overhead & Gantry crane, Steam curing, Mould, Steel shed etc. incorporated with Rail Systems (Track work, Signaling & communication, AFC, Power distribution, Traction power system and Rolling Stock).
oTesting & commissioning schedule consists of Interface test, Integration test, Train Static & Dynamic Test and Trial run.
oLiaison with Site planners, Site managers and Cost Control Engineers for developing procedures to improve the adequacy and efficiency of the planning and scheduling portfolio.
oCoordinating and supporting project controls team in determining the EOT/ disruption claims.
oQuality Check of schedule, risk model, earned value and project performance with Acumen Fuse.
oDemonstrated work experience in advanced project controls (schedule, earned value, cost, change management, resource estimation etc.), procurement management, contract management, subcontract management and quality control management with different stakeholders involved.
oTrain and leading the junior staff and trainees in project controls Department.
oPreparation of reports and managing database for periodic internal Audits.
2.Alkhodari Sons Company, Saudi Arabia (www.alkhodari.com)
Designation: Planning Engineer (EPC Infrastructure Projects)
Period: April, 2012 to Sep, 2014
Project Name: 1- Infrastructure Development of Najran and Sharurah
Stages 1, 2, 3 (Saudi Arabia)
2- Najran region urban infrastructure Development, Saudi Arabia
Project Details : Total 150 km Superpave dual carriageway with 8 box culverts/bridges, storm water drainage,
and water Supply, Traffic control devices, Landscaping and Electrical works.
Project Cost : SAR 314 Million (US 83$ Millions)
Owner : Ministry of Transport (MOT), Saudi Arabia
Responsibilities
oPlan and schedule work scope in Primavera P6 (Professional & Web based EPPM).
oDeveloped cost structures/accounts aligned with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
oParticipated in contract preparation, bid evaluation, contract administration by providing cost estimates for planning and budgeting purposes
oTranslated scope of work, drawings, specification & BOQ into a robust work schedule.
oEstimate resources required to execute the project
oAlign Sub-contractor’s programme of works within integrated baseline schedule. Identify Critical activities, associated risks and make recommendations to project Manager.
oConducted site visits to observe, discuss and check the factors hindering progress to take corrective measures on time, forecast completion dates and final performance & Earned value analysis.
oStudied each new initiated variation order, evaluate its time & cost impact and make sure that change is updated in the project budget & schedule.
oAssigned weekly targets for subcontractor and discussed at weekly review meetings.
oAnalysis and performance reporting of project schedule to enable effective project control through liaison with the respective departments and client during the life of the project.
oMonitor all project works closely in accordance with the contractual scope, drawings, plan and method statement submitted to the client.
oMonitor the actual performance against the baseline at site on a weekly and monthly basis and present weekly, monthly and dashboard reports to stakeholders.
3.SSC CO. (JV with ABB & SIEMENS) Saudi Arabia
Designation Civil Engineer (Planning and monitoring)
Period March, 2010 to October, 2011
Project Name 1- Infrastructure and utilities projects in Madinah, Saudi Arabia
2- Construction of some Substations, Utilities, Landscaping and associated Infrastructure
Project Cost SAR 50 Million (US 14 $ Millions)
Owner 1- Saudi Electricity Co. (SEC)
2- Ministry of Transport (MOT), Saudi Arabia
3- Regional Municipalities
Responsibilities :
oReflected scope of the project into realistic timeline through planning software
oEstablished the conceptual scope of estimates. Prepared and analyzed comparisons of scope, quantities and cost data within projects for planning and budgeting purposes.
oIdentified the project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks for staffing requirement and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project as per baseline schedule.
oPlan, monitor and control progress of the work for timely execution of the project through daily/weekly/monthly/ reports to record overall project status.
oMonitor progress to resolve any problems, bottlenecks or scheduling conflicts.
oMaintained appropriate WBS level for project to keep the project schedule and cost structure aligned.
oPerformed variety of cost engineering functions including budget allocation, forecasting and cost reporting by incorporating contingency reserves by identifying areas of risk.
oDeveloped cost management execution plan and cash flow for project life cycle.
oSupervised and advised the project team in relation with time and cost control aspects.
oAdjust completion dates of key milestones by implementing mitigation measures during execution stage.
4- Husnain Cotex Limited, Pakistan
Designation: - Junior Planning Engineer
Period June 2009 to Dec, 2009
Projects Construction of Historical Building consists of museum, auditorium, doom, schools, parks etc
Project Cost RS.3000 Million (USD 30 Millions)
Owner Civil & Works Department, Lahore, Pakistan
Duties & Responsibilities:
Planning, Scheduling and monitoring actual and planned progress:
oWork schedules (Baseline schedule, detailed construction schedule.)
oCash curves / S-curves, resource histograms of equipment, manpower and cost
Project Monitoring by Primavera P6 which includes but not limited to:
oActual against Planned weekly and monthly Progress.
oEarned value analysis and reporting
oCoordination with site teams, prepare progress reports for project review meetings
SPECIALTIES /IT SKILLS:
oPrimavera Project Management Software (P6 and web-enabled EPPM)
oContract and Cost Management (PCC software)
oTILOS (Time chainage graphic presentation software for linear projects)
oMS Project & Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power BI,PowerPoint, outlook), Aconex, Acumen Fuse
oSCL protocol for delay/disruption claim analysis, AACE guidelines for claims Analysis
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP/REGISTRATION:-
oSaudi Council of Engineers (www.saudieng.sa)
oMember of PMI-USA (www.pmi.org)
oPakistan Engineering Council (www.pec.org.pk)
EDUCATION:-
oUniversity of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
B.E/B.Sc Civil & Transportation Engineering Year: 2005 – 2009 % Marks: 77
Training & certification:
oPrimavera P6,MS office,Primavera cost control,Aconex, AutoCAD
LANGUAGES
oEnglish - Expert in Speaking, Writing and Reading
oUrdu - Native Language
oArabic - Functional level Reading,Writing and Speaking
Personal Details
Date of Birth: October, 1986 (Pakistan)
Driving License: Saudi Arabian
Current Location Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Expected joining 30-June-2020
Planning and scheduling specialist
(Rail, Buildings and Civil infrastructure)
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