PROFILE
A strategic, innovative, and resulted-oriented problem solver with 20 years of diversified experience in large scope projects starting from a bid stage through to completion. Expertise in planning, scheduling, cost analysis, and overall project-controls with key focus on optimal utilization of resources. Strong analytical and evaluation skills exemplified by being entrusted with the production of concise reports. Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently with little supervision.
PROFESSIONAL EXPEREINCE
Senior Project Controls Specialist Jan 2021 – to date
Westinghouse Civil Nuclear Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Prepare, develop, and coordinate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet all projects objectives in P6 based on the input from the project team
Analyze the schedule performance of all active projects, determine variances, monitor trends, recommend improvements, take corrective actions, and implement changes
Coordinate the scope definition and assist in the preparation of the Work Breakdown Structure
Work closely with Project Leader / Project Manager and project team during the preparation and maintenance of the baseline and working project schedules
Obtain and monitor actual cost expenditure information and measure project progress performance using Earned Value Analysis
Analyze project performance through Earned Value Management (EVM)
Extract data from multiple project schedules and create resource allocation reports to assist management with resource planning
Support establishment and changes to contracts, and progress tracking/reporting
Support Project & Program Costs team in the cost estimating and budgeting processes
Master Planner/Scheduler Oct 2017 – Dec 2020
Rolls Royce Civil Nuclear Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Coordinate and control changes to scope, cost, and schedule to ensure related approval and configure required documentation is in place before baselines are adjusted
Coordinate the production and maintenance of risk registers
Prepare tools, templates, and procedures related to project planning, scheduling, and cost control
Chair/participate in project review meetings and make presentations of project information
Prepare Monthly Project Report (MPR), Project Performance Report (PPR) and review with Project Delivery Director
Maintain/Update project staffing plan, project forecast, and utilization for man-hours in collaboration with the discipline leads aligned with the EV basis and develop S-Curve for comparison
Senior Project Planner/ Scheduler, Amherst Island Wind Turbine Project Jan 2017 –Sept 2007
Pennecon Kingston, Ontario, Canada
The Amherst Island Wind Project began construction in December 2016. The project has a total of 27 “permitted” 3.2 MW Siemens turbines and rated at 75 megawatts (MW) of generating capacity
Support and provide guidance in the preparation of portfolio, program and project schedules, work breakdown estimates, baseline schedules in Primavera P6 v 8.3
Facilitate project meetings, develop project control standards, and document management guidelines
Develop reports to all stakeholders providing regular work status updates, including risks and issues, to appropriate line management
Planner/ Scheduler Jan 2013 –Dec 2016
K+S Potash Canada, Bethune, SK, Canada
This is “Greenfield” $ 4.1 Billion of solution potash mining built in Saskatchewan in 40 years
Develop and maintain project plans & schedules in Primavera P6 v8.3 for Sustaining Capital Projects (Well-field Development) at determined intervals to ensure jobs are being completed on time and within budget
Track project performance and conduct regular meetings to provide weekly status report to the management team and perform cost (CPI), schedule (SPI) and critical activities variance analysis in comparison with the schedule baseline and recommend corrective actions
Maintain the project risk register to ensure that risks are effectively managed to minimize their impact on the schedule, scope, and budget of our projects
Prepare Gantt (bar) charts, look-ahead schedules, resource histograms, and other charts
Planning Engineer Jan 2009 –Dec 2012
Strabag Inc Limited, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
10.4 km (6.5 miles) long, beneath the City of Niagara Falls from the Sir Adam Beck Generating Complex to a water intake complex above Niagara Falls.
Develop, update, and maintain the Project Schedule in Primavera V6 and Excel (Time-Way) and
coordinate reporting to the Client
Analyze the impact and extent of owner and subcontractor delays and major schedule changes
Prepare, implement, and monitor scopes of work and prepare Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for control and integrity; establish Project Risk Analysis tool using objective data to score and rank Project risks
Control schedule by determining critical path analysis, planned value (PV), earned value (EV), schedule variance (SV), schedule performance indices (CPI) and schedule risk analysis
Present executive-level reports, presentations and deliverables that reflect risk and status
Assistant Director Jan 2005 –Sept 2007
Capital Development Authority, Islamabad, Pakistan
Determine scope and cost of all active projects required to serve development proposals, including water, wastewater, drainage, access, and roads
Prepare and reviews city works related conditions for all development agreements, including Subdivision, Site plan, Lot grading, Service Agreements
Prepare contract documents, review, and evaluate tenders for construction projects
Prepare detailed project baseline schedules, schedule updates necessitated by field constraints, and the availability of specialized crews
Attend daily progress meetings with consulting engineer to discuss ground investigation
Project Engineer Jan 2000 –Dec 2004
Modern Gulf Construction Co Ltd, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia main contractor of Saudi Aramco
Develop and update network-logic-driven plans and schedules that meet the needs of, and are used by the project team
Prepare reports and maintain records regarding unit’s activities including work in process, activities completed, and material utilization
Provides functional and administrative guidance for activities in defined scope of responsibility
Effectively communicate with all levels of management and individual contributors
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Infrastructure Management, University of Waterloo, ON, Canada 2009
B. Sc. (Civil Engineering), University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar, Pakistan 2000
Training and Courses:
Technical Writing, SGI, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Primavera P6 - Course 107 – Resource Management in P6 Web, Calgary, Canada
K+S Leadership Development Program Course, K+S Potash Canada
Excel macros, cProject, Easy DMS, SAP PS and SAP Portal K+S Potash Canada
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.): Ontario, Canada; Registration #: 100523739
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP); Registration #: 1726390