Mohammed Moqdad PMP, PEng Cell: 009**-**-***-****

Sr. Planning/Scheduling Engineer 001 587-***-****

adl7qg@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Status:

* B.Sc. Degree in Civil Engineering

* PEng (APEGA-Alberta – CANADA Member ID # 127517)

* PMP Certified Project Management Professional – USA-PMI ID # 1352435

* Languages: English, Arabic and German (fluent in speaking, reading and writing)

Profile and skills:

*Project controls professional in planning and scheduling with +19-year progressive experience in providing project control excellence from 10$ million CAD to 5 billion CAD EPCM projects in Oil and Gas, Power, Energy, Steel Modules, Industrial and Commercial Buildings, Earth works, Pipelines, Banks.

*Solid site construction experience on big projects in USA-Chicago, CANADA (Fort-McMurray Kearl Lake, North BC. Mount Milligan, SHELL Fort-Saskatchewan Refinery, KBR Mod yards), Dubai and ARAMCO-Saudi Arabia.

*Strong international knowledge in project management, controls, planning and scheduling, trend analysis, PF and earned value studies, monitoring and reporting systems

*Forensic Scheduling, Schedule Monitoring, Schedule Performance Analysis, disputes, Time Impact Analysis,

Schedule Baseline Analysis, Change Management, Claim Management, Extension of Time Analysis, Productivity Analysis, Risk analysis and management,

*Skilled and professionally sound in applying scheduling & planning principles / concepts /techniques to build, maintain, update and track complex EPC projects schedules from startup to commissioning including CPM, PERT, forward and backward pass scheduling, network diagramming, resource loading, cost loading,

resource leveling, weekly and monthly reports, baselines and forecasting.

*Expert in Construction Claims and disputes; Construction delay claims, Labor Productivity Claims,

Acceleration Claims, Differing Site Condition Claims and Scope Change Claims.

*Turnaround Scheduling experience fully capable of providing leadership in setting project control mechanism for large-scale projects in diversified / management, earned value analysis, risk and change management.

*Site execution experience for inspections and assessment of ongoing construction infrastructures activities of

commercial / residential buildings, oil and gas plants, Turnaround Mechanical, Piping, Electrical and HVAC, pipelines.

*Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, change management & controls, standards and their impact on project activities, with wide experience in Oil and Gas (Steel, Piping, Mechanical, E&I, HVAC & Insulation)

*Solid skills to analyze and present project schedule data to project teams / management

*Skills in generating/analyzing resource curves, manpower histograms and resource leveling and procurement planning

Employment Relative History

Sr. Planning/Scheduling Engineer

*Saudi ARAMCO – KSA Oct 2019 – till now

Projects:

1.. BERRI DEVELOPMENT – Water Injection System Expansion – $240 mil.

Contractor: C.A.T. International.

2.. BERRI DEVELOPMENT – Berri Onshore and Tie-Ins – 450 mil USD

Contractor: Rashid Contracting CO.

3.. BERRI DEVELOPMENT – Berri Drilling Islands – 220 mil USD

Contractor: China Harbor

Responsibilities:

Client representative (ARAMCO) controlling all aspects of planning and scheduling on the three projects.

Generating baselines, receiving and analyzing contractors daily/weekly/monthly progress reports, schedules weekly updates, controlling schedules quality to ARAMCO and USACE standards, main quantities reports, delays and claims, scope changes.

Developing reporting systems and formats, generating reports and progress curves on Engineering, Procurement and Construction as required to project management, engineers, project controls department.

Sr. Planning/Scheduling Engineer

*Honeywell UOP – Chicago – USA May 2019 - Oct 2019

Venture Global Calcasieu Pass Project – $380 mil.

*Developing complex Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) schedules for project proposals and projects in process; maintaining and updating schedules on a current basis, as well as ensuring proper timing and competency of supporting schedules

*Performing project planning and development of multi-level, resource loaded schedule for various phases of project

*Assuming responsibility for assessing the accuracy of all engineering schedule; ensuring primavera logic ties are robustly built into the schedules using best industry practice CPM techniques

*Performing monitoring, reviewing, and analyzing of the schedule during all phases of the project, including the analysis of any schedule deviations and corrective actions

*Preparing schedule and progress reports as required by the project

*Supporting and mentoring junior planners/schedulers on the project. Coordinating the activities of the planners/schedulers in the performance of their assigned tasks

*Liaising with Cost Control, Document Control and Supply Chain Management teams as required by the project.

Sr. Planning/Scheduling Engineer Oct 2016 - May 2019

*KBR Wabi – Suncor Fort Hills Refinery – North Alberta – Canada – $310 mil.

Responsibilities included:

*Studying project’s documents: Drawings, BOQ, Contract and Addendums, Change Orders and Critical Mile stones

*Developing WBS structure based on contract and project documents

*Generating Level 4 base line schedule with collaboration from project manager/construction managers

*Performing SPI and PF analysis and planning for recovering delays. And negotiating schedules of engineering, procurement, subcontractors.

*Defining critical path, perform variance analysis and notify management of critical activities and schedule risks

*Conducting recovery plans, contingency planning and schedule compression techniques (part of risk management)

*Producing consolidated periodic progress and forecast reports and analysis,

*Analyzing schedule performance, delay claims, dispute resolution process

*Reviewing contractor claims and inefficiency changes in contracts, and prepared negotiation strategy for

negotiations with contractors.

*Performing time impact analysis for all approved Scope changes, and Evaluated Time Extension request

associated with the scope changes.

*Supporting the negotiation of complex cost and schedule impacts resulting from contractor and initiated

changes to the scope of work.

*Supervising the development and integration of individual schedules into the master project schedule

*Establishing milestones for the total project and supervise schedule resource loading and leveling

*Providing technical support and training to schedulers to ensure that the project schedule is maintained to best scheduling practices and reviewing all reports before sending out to stakeholders. Participating in hiring.

*Dealing with material data received from Jovix and updating procurement section in schedule.

*Applying and Performing fast tracking, crashing and resource re-allocation as schedule compression techniques to accelerate schedule and mitigate delay.

*Updating schedule progress based on earned hours date received from Cobra system and preparing required reports: daily, weekly and monthly as per approved project controls plan and distribute for operation team and management and performing earned value studies, analyzing productivity, what if scenarios.

Sr. Planning/Scheduling Engineer Sep 2014 - Sep 2016

*SHELL-Scott ford Refinery – Fort Saskatchewan - Canada

Responsibilities included:

*Updating a portfolio of 110 projects, including weekly meetings with subcontractors and construction team, taking their data for updating progress in all projects

*Incorporating approved change orders into schedule

*Generating new projects and developing WBS structure

*PF and Earned value calculations, float analyzing, and 3 weeks look ahead

*Applying Earned Value Management EVM as a tool to evaluate project performance by calculating for

project variance (SV; CV), performance (SPI, CPI,), P & ID reading.

*Performing time impact analysis for all approved Scope changes, and Evaluated Time Extension request

associated with the scope changes.

*Analyzing schedule performance, delay claims, dispute resolution process

*Reviewing contractor claims and inefficiency changes in contracts, and prepared negotiation strategy for

negotiations with contractors.

*Performing claims analysis tasks with oversight and direction from the Claims Manager, and supported

the claims team in the analysis or preparation of a complex construction claims.

*Reviewing contractor claims and inefficiency changes in contracts, and prepared negotiation strategy for

negotiations with contractors.

*Generating critical path and comparing with actual progress and baseline

*Coding Schedule activities by the project work breakdown structure for schedule integration and analysis

* Creating graphics including Gantt charts, activity network diagrams, time-scaled logic diagrams, and histograms.

*Producing manpower histograms and stacks, S-Curves, hours and quantities commodity curves

*Forecasting required resources (manpower, material, machinery) for all disciplines and coordinating with other departments like construction, purchasing and human resources.

*Generating weekly and monthly reports and sending them out to all concerned stakeholders (management, construction, engineering, procurement…)

Turnaround

*Preparing turnaround schedule for two months (550,000 hours) and one-month (250,000) hours long outages using

Primavera P8, SAP

*Integrating operations down/up schedule and the maintenance scope developed by the planning group

*Assisting disciplines /project managers in developing project schedules using CPM / PERT techniques

*Creating various layouts, WBS to summarize and extract specific project data such as look-ahead schedules, critical

Path, division activities …

*Preparing 36 hours look-ahead schedules for each resource coordinators such as Boiler maker, electrical, mechanical, piping

*Creating s-curves report / project performance / health check information in terms of progress & variances

*Developing earned value reports and captured schedule performance indicators

*Re-forecasting project units and manpower requirements to update schedules

Sr. Planning/Scheduling Engineer May-2013 - Sep 2014

*KBR INDUSTRIAL - KBR Mod Yard - Edmonton – Canada

Projects:

Project: Horizon Sands Phase 2 (172 Modules) - Value: $150 mil.

Owner: CNRL, Client: Tecnicas Reunidas – Canada

Project included receiving materials from Spain: steel, electrical cables and control boards, EHTs, breakers,

Fabricating spools and pipes, then assembling modules in right sequence as per the approved priority list,

Completing all steel, piping, electrical works and insulation following QA/QC approved plans and transporting all completed modules to site at Fort-MacMurray

Responsibilities included:

*Studying project’s documents: Drawings, BOQ, Contract and Addendums, Change Orders and Critical Mile stones

*Generating base line schedule (+15’000 activity lines) with collaboration from project manager/construction managers and inputs from engineering, procurement, subcontractors & client.

*Defining critical path, perform variance analysis and notify management of critical activities and schedule risks

*Conducting recovery plans, contingency planning and schedule compression techniques (part of risk management)

*Producing consolidated periodic progress and forecast reports and analysis,

*Creating graphics including Gantt charts, activity network diagrams, S-curves, manpower stacked histograms

*Analyzing data received from JD-Edwards and developing control M

*Analyzing schedule performance, delay claims, dispute resolution process

*Earned value analyze, and PF factor calculations based on Actuals, Planned and Earned hours

*Training new schedulers and helping improve their skills in P6 and P8.3

*Performing schedule development, maintenance, and monitoring activities

*Development of recovery plans as needed

*Supporting project organizational and administrative activities when delegated

*Identifying schedule-associated cost trends for management attention

*Provide technical and operational direction to assigned personnel

*Provide schedule reports and updates whenever required

*Reviewing and incorporating changes and subcontractor schedules into the Master Schedule

*Developing exchange data between Primavera and Cobra and saving the manually data entering time

Sr. Planner/Scheduler Jul 2009 – May 2013

*North American Construction Group - Canada

Project 1: Kearl Lake Oil Sands - Value: $480 mil.

Owner: Imperial Oil Client: Flour Canada

The job included extensive earth works with cutting/filling and soil leveling, compaction, 600 steel piles, 35km of pipelines, 16 pump houses, 8 E-houses for substations, piping, electrical works, steel structures, concrete and welding for plat forms and pile caps, including heavy use of machineries and cranes. Total number of manpower on project (at peak) was 1100.

Project 2: Mount Milligan Gold/Copper Mining factories (North British Colombia) - Value: $160 mil.

Owner/Client: Flour and Amec

Job included building of 2 factories in steel buildings (maximum ridge height 35m) covering a footprint of 450x180m, Earth Works, cutting, filling in layers with compaction, Hydro-vac, ditches, pipe lines, manholes and culverts, insulation, heavy machines work, 35000 Steel elements weighing 8000 tons, erecting, alignment, torqueing, cladding 60’000 m2 of walls and roofs, Steel ladders and platforms,

Q-Decking’s, gratings, Welding, ceiling lights, grouting, and 10 over head cranes.

Responsibilities included:

*Providing planning administration including scheduling, budgeting, performance monitoring, analysis, reporting, expediting, personnel planning, purchasing, …

*Identifying task/program planning needs; develop procedures and systems to accommodate task accomplishment; *Providing task leaders and project management with clear, timely and accurate information with which to make informed decisions.

*Providing assistance to project and resource managers in identifying effects of task/project changes and provide recommended alternatives and solutions.

*Performing schedules risk assessments.

*Building, reviewing and executing critical path analyses.

Coordinating such activities as site facility maintenance and modification, individual task detailed schedules, integration of tasks into master schedule, workaround schedules, machine shop scheduling, resource allocation, funding tracking, hardware expediting, subcontract performance monitoring, project status/communication meetings, and coordination with outside fabricators and processors.

*Interfacing with operating and support groups (Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, QA) to collect data for preparation of schedules and reports as well as providing status reports to internal and external contacts.

*Directing the activities of other employees in the planning area. Participating in hiring, training and promoting schedulers

*Maintaining the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

Project Controls Lead Feb 2005 - Jul 2009

*Al Saad General Contracting Co. Jeddah – Saudi Arabia

Project: Civil Defense Helicopter Airbase, “Dhahran – Saudi” - Value: SAR 500 mil

Owner: Saudi Civil Defense

The project included:

Steel Structures of Helicopters Utilities Buildings, Stores and Hangars with over-head cranes, Earth Works, Asphalt Runways with radio controlled lighting system, Helipads, Parkings, Reservoirs, washing areas, Fire Station, Workshops, Hydraulic Lifts, Overhead Cranes, Generators and Substation, Fuel Tanks, Training Center and Operators building with modern systems for elevators, FM-220, public address, CCTV, AC, security and alarms.

Responsibilities included:

*Establishing and maintaining process for providing the Project Manager with immediate notification of a potential change, defining cost and schedule impacts and for obtaining Project Manager and client (where applicable) approval of the change before work proceeds. Scope development and change control

*Directing and coaching the Project Controls team while fostering an integrated team environment, and

supporting and promoting the development of procedures and Project Controls personnel.

*Sitting process to review change notice log monthly and address status of unapproved changes (Schedule & Cost)

*Preparing construction claims analysis to reflect the changes in scope, reworks, engineering changes, etc.

and its impact on schedule and cost.

*Performing time impact analysis for all approved Scope changes, and evaluating time extension request

associated with the scope changes.

*Analyzing schedule performance, delay claims, dispute resolution process

*Preparing and reviewing projects schedule, draft claims notices, recommending corrective action to alleviate potential schedule impacts.

*Assisting managers in the development of scope, schedule and budget data for assigned tasks

*Developing databases and systems in support of project controls function.

*Responsible for training and providing technical guidance and oversight to less experienced personnel, especially as it relates to project controls data systems.

*Assisting in the creation of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and development of schedules and budget data (including resource loading) for those WBS elements.

*Collecting, interpreting input schedule data into the project control database and provide output to project team.

*Preparing for review and approval, all labor rates, mark-ups, fees, and pricing used in proposals,

*Integrating of project controls processes with other functional areas, e.g.: Finance, Commercial, HR, Quality Control

*Assisting in preparing status reports and other related project planning and control documentation.

*Interfacing with the project team to define scope of work, need for change to budgets and schedules, and identification of variances from the original plan.

*Forecasting project resource requirements/revenue, Productivity Factor (PF) tracking and forecasting

*Assisting in managing and maximizing project margins.

*Providing technical guidance, training and oversight to less experienced project control personnel.

Project Construction Manager Mar 2001 - Feb 2005

*Amana Contracting & Steel Buildings Co., Dubai - UAE

Projects :

Project 1- Mammut Pre-Cast Concrete Factory - Value: DHS 110 mil.

Owner: Mammut

*Extensive Earth Works, Huge steel sections, infer-structure and complex network of underground trenches, machines foundations and over-head cranes.

*Two Batching plants, multilevel conveyor systems, stand-alone ovens for fast curing,

*Complex ground floor super flat slab (55000 m2) with plenty of inserts at precise locations and levels to support the fully computerized systems of all activities.

*High level of mechanic – electrical – plumbing works including multiple uses of bus-bar and special consuming of electrical power and compressed air.

Project 2- Toyota Showroom and Spare parts stores - Value: DHS 170 mil

Owner: Al Futaim

Built-up Area: 54,000sqm

The landmark project, located on the Jebel Ali ”Lahbab Road within the Dubai Investment Park, consists of a 38,650 square-meter central warehouse, an 11,650 square-meter tire storage area, 1,650 square meters of ancillary buildings and 2,100 square meters of office space.

The structure’s space frame works are designed to provide large storage space. The office area is elevated above the other structures and is finished with glazing, composite aluminum cladding and honeycomb panels with specially designed landscaping to enhance the elevation.

Project 3- Somitumo Tires warehouse/administration building. Value: DHS 35 mil. “Steel Structure and Precast”

Responsibilities included:

*Leading and controlling the work of a big team of engineers and staff, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and resolving any conflict between these parties.

*Controlling all time/cost aspects to the approved plans, budget and construction schedule

*Coordinating work and project’s requirements between company’s departments; engineering, procurement, contractual, construction, human resources, accounts, management, and official authorities.

*Chairing meetings of brainstorm and Value Engineering.

*Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors and approved their payments

*Evaluating claims and discussed solutions for the arising contractual issues

*Contributing in technical assessments of proposed materials and Installations

*Controlling documents and reports flow as per approved responsibility matrix

*Organizing tasks between all stakeholders and followed up the required permits with authorities

*Selecting and organizing project teams, including design consultants, specialty

*Managing projects from conception to completion, including managing all project resources, project budgets, project financials, third party engineering consultants, authorities, architects, interior designers, contractors, consultants and internal project staff, and following approved reporting systems.

*Presenting project updates on project progress meetings and project financials to major stakeholders

*Ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget and approved quality

*Establishing levels of authority and lines of communication on all levels

*Leading the preparation and issuing of process change requests, change orders, payment certificates and other contract or project related administrative documents

*Maintaining smooth communications between all concerned stakeholders as required

Construction Manager Jan. 1999 - Feb 2001

Obeidulla Contracting Co., Dubai - UAE

Projects:

1 - Twenty Villas “G + 1”.

2 - Two Banks, “Pre-Cast Concrete Project”

3 - Multi levels building G+7, “Piling Project”

Responsibilities included:

*Preparing the site and liaising with other construction professionals such as architects, engineers, buyers, estimators and surveyors before construction work starts

*Developing the programme of work and strategy for making the project happen

*Planning ahead to prevent problems on site before they occur, for example, planning the delivery and storage of equipment and materials

*Making safety inspections of the site when work is underway and ensuring regulations relating to health, safety and the environment (HSE) are adhered to.

*Overseeing the running of several projects

*Using construction management software packages to plan smooth work flows

*Communicating with a range of people including the client, subcontractors, suppliers, the public and the workforce

Sr. Project Engineer Mar. 1993 – Dec. 1998

Sroor Contracting Co. Dammam - Saudi

Projects:

Many villas, Schools and Commercial Multi Story Buildings in Dammam and Eastern Province

* Computer/Software Skills/Safety/Certifications:

* Primavera (P6, P8.3, P18), MS-Project 2016, SAP, JOVIX, Cobra, Auto Cad, MS-Office and Excel (Dashboards, Charts, V-Look ups, Sum-ifs, Pivot Tables, Formulas), Power Point, Word…

* Alberta’s - Canada CSTS (Construction Safety)

* Alberta Driver License

*Safety Certifications from “Safe Star” Institute in Dubai.

* B.Sc. Degree in Civil Engineering

* PEng (APEGA-Alberta – CANADA Member ID # 127517)

* PMP Certified Project Management Professional – USA-PMI ID # 1352435

* Languages: English, Arabic and German (fluent in speaking, reading and writing)

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