Mudassir Khurshid, Project Manager

Mudassir Khurshid

Project Manager

BPM Projects (Australia)

Location
Australia - Narre Warren South
Education
Master's degree, Advanced Manufacturing Technology and systems Management
Experience
17 years, 5 Months

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Total years of experience :17 years, 5 Months

Project Manager at BPM Projects (Australia)
  • Australia - Melbourne
  • June 2022 to October 2022

Projects: Multi-disciplinary projects incl. Hydrocarbon Storage Facilities, Infrastructure developments, Restorations
 Effectively managing Capital Investment Advisory (CIA), Product Development Delivery (PDD) and PMC/EPCM works
 Developed Bid opportunities; Review organizational finances to measure productivity
 Management of Scope, Time and Cost - Project Trilogy for deploying deliverables (from execution to delivery)
 Directing the team to achieve a common goal; Delegating work effectively; Managing the resources

Lead Project Engineer (PMP) at Saudi Aramco
  • Saudi Arabia - Eastern Province
  • December 2013 to September 2020

• Coordinating multi-discipline Engineering, Procurement and Construction activities to ensure project execution in a safe, efficient, cost effective and timely manner.
• Typical Project includes:
Construction (incl. Commissioning) of:
- Oil Stabilization Columns restoration
- Swing Line (optimization of Oil Stabilization plant process-ability)
- New Remote header (piping) (includes Production, Relief & Blow Down headers) with required Gas nozzles (for wells connection)
- Trunk line (typically 9-25 km / 12”-16” ND) from RH to Gas Gathering Manifolds
- New Burn Pit, Scraper Launcher/Receiver
- All Supports for Platforms, Pipes, Valves supports, Electrical & Instrumentation etc.
- Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) & SCADA installation (incl. modifications)
- Electrical distribution system (incl. grounding)
- Safety sensors (H2S, LEL monitoring)

• Typical activities includes, but not limited to, seeking & reviewing design packages for constructability issues, Ensuring land use & other permits; Sourcing & Securing materials through Material take-offs; Assist material preparation (Pipe cladding etc.) at vendors; Assisting estimating activities, bid / tender / contract award; Coordinating construction procedures including welding, inspection, Hazards identification, Risks assessments; Monitoring compliance to applicable codes & practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications; Scheduling construction (shutdowns etc.); Assisting construction technical queries (through to design); Executing Change Management; Implementing Project Monitoring systems; Resolving progress deficiencies; Utilising industrial developments / technological advancements to support execution; Mechanical completion; Material reconciliation; Project closeout.

Senior Planning Engineer at Aker Solutions (Subsea)
  • Norway
  • February 2013 to November 2013

PROJECT: AASTA Hansteen Subsea Rig Development - Scope: Planning for Work Over System - RISER, TOOLING etc.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Develop & Conform realistic project plan & schedule (Project Planning & Scheduling) CPM scheduling
o Incorporation of project trends & changes - Schedule & Cost Integration
o Perform periodic project schedule risk analysis
o SAP PM Modules management - Time Management Project Controls integration(contract requirements)
o Scope Management (Schedule)
Develop & Conform realistic project plan & schedule CPM scheduling
Establish WBS structure in SAP & Primavera in accordance with Subsea procedure for Project coding
o Change Management; Assist in change analysis
o Time management
Prepare & maintain Basis of Schedule (Time / Cost assumptions, risks & opportunities)
Time Management input for PEM reviews to WP / Project Management
Build Project WBS & CBS in Project Builder (SAP PM Modules) & integration with Cost Control & Schedule (P6) Design & implement a Project Planning & Monitoring
Collect progress information for all plans & reports
Monitor engineering, procurement & construction activities, highlight & comment irregularities / criticalities & propose corrective actions
Actively participate in planning, analysing, forecasting & prioritising of WP execution
Establish recovery plans, if & when necessary
o Communication Management
Assist with the preparation & issue of monthly reports
Quality Management
Follow PEM principles for execution & prepare relevant Time Management input for PEM reviews to WP / Project Management
Support development of the Original Control Budget (OCB) from the phased Final Cost Estimate & maintain the Current Control Budget (CCB) (budget change process)

Planning / Controls Engineer (CCT) at HATCH ASSOCIATES
  • Australia
  • June 2011 to January 2013

PROJECT: GROOTE EYELANDT EXPANSION PROJECT (Manganese Mine / GEMCo) - PHASE-II - (~ A$ 450M)
Maintaining Detailed Engineering Schedule; Developing updated reports for assessing schedule risks; Maintaining Deliverables committment; Working with Engineering Leads & Managers

COST & SCHEDULE INTEGRATION & CONTROL
●Responsible to develop a realistic project plan &schedule to meet the project objectives
●Responsible for ensuring all Hatch standards procedures & systems for project planning & scheduling are followed
●Coordinating all aspects of the planning & scheduling functions across all work locations & ensuring the schedules are integrated into one integrated EPC schedule
●Overall progress measurement systems - engineering, procurement, fab. / cons. progress & productivity reporting across work locations
●Implements project planning procedures in accordance with Hatch standards & prepares & maintains timeline for the development & setup of the various schedules & progress measurement systems
●Ensures plans and schedules are prepared & integrated according to project & Hatch standards & contract requirements
●Ensures schedule assessment & analysis is performed & reported including the incorporation of project trends & changes
●Maintains the schedule Basis of Schedule Document to provide full visibility on the current schedule assumptions, risks, & opportunities
oAll aspects of the planning & scheduling among all locations including staffing, consistent methods / procedures, compliance with contract, schedule assurance & team work
oPerform periodic project schedule risk analysis
oConsolidating progress reporting into the overall project progress measurement system
oConsistent functionality of progress measurement systems
●Sets project goals & objectives for team members & clear communication
●Provide an environment for team members to develop personal skills & potential; Supervise / develop planning support staff

Process Engineer - Engineering Support Function at Mackay Consolidated Industries
  • Australia
  • December 2007 to May 2011

MACKAY CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRIES (MOORABBIN, AUSTRALIA)
Manufacturer of Rubber-Steel Moulded parts for Industries & OEMs’
(Defence, Marine, Automotive etc.); Practicing LEAN philosophy of production

CHAMPION “Lean Change Program”

PROJECTS:

COMMISSIONING PROJECTS - PROCESSES & EQUIPMENT
 Installation & Commissioning - Production support equipment
 Risk Assessment - Conformance to Australian standards

NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS
 Planning & Monitoring works

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & COST REDUCTION
 Implementation of 5S & overall LEAN Philosophy
 Waste Elimination - Re-work reduction
 Develop & Control SOPs’, JISs’, PDs’
 Introduction of Controls in Process variables
 Best alternate selection - Cost savings in existing processes
 Carried feasibility studies to Repairs / Refurbishments

ACHIEVEMENTS:
 Effective Risks Management in Material Handling
 OEE in discrete production increased by 21%
 7 Wastes reduced / Company wide benefits - Inventory turns increased
RESPONSIBILITIES:
o OHS Representative
o Projects: Co-ordination, Management, Planning & Control
o Prepare weekly / monthly project progress highlighting the critical path & project S¬-Curve; Submission to project team & client
o Prepare & present Level 1 schedules to Client on a monthly basis for all the projects demonstrating baseline & actual progress
o Equipment compliance monitoring, auditing, documentation
o Coordinating meetings - project progress reviews; Quality circles
o Risk assessments of plant & equipment
o Detail design, planning & scheduling; technical support to Production & Maintenance
o Identify, procure / install peripheral equipments
o Liaise with suppliers & maintenance resources
o Tooling design assessments & verifications
o Active support for product testing & engineering design changes
o Product development - Prototype to Manufacturing

Mechanical Project Engineer at Toyota
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • December 2005 to October 2007

PLANNING & PROJECT ENGINEER (PROJECTS)
Reporting to G.M.(Projects)
Facility Management & Process Projects; Project Management & Supervision

PROJECTS:
 Erection & Commissioning of New Bumper Painting Facility incl. Civil, Mechanical & Electrical works
 Erection & Commissioning of New Canteen facility incl. Civil, Mechanical & Electrical works
 Procurement, Installation & Commissioning of evaporative coolers in Weld / Assembly areas

INITIATION
o Feasibility Studies, Approval Papers, Scope statements
o Business papers, tenders, engineering drawings, scheduling, budgeting, supervision & communication
o Project cash flows (NPV Analysis), periodic reports, cost estimates, project control budgets, project progress & productivity monitoring & reporting
PLANNING
o Resource, Risk, Quality & Scope planning
o Develop WBS to achieve Milestones
o Cost Estimation (BOQ / BOM)
o Liaise with suppliers & negotiations / Contracts
o Negotiation; Tender preparation & floating
o Build Level 2 Schedule (inline cost codes); Align budget
o Incorporate contractors schedule in the master schedule
o Prepare various reports showing progress %, Progress S - Curve; Monitoring daily activities & reports to customer
EXECUTING & CONTROLLING
o Coordinating on-site sub-contractors / Internal clients / service providers, Liaising with suppliers, Negotiating contract variations, Documentation control
o Verifying: Fabrication & Erection works
o Earned Value Management (EVM); Weekly track & monitor project progress against the baseline plan
o Inform project team the status of project & critical path
o Prepare weekly & monthly progress with S-Curves & report using EV
o Planning & scheduling the Daily weekly & Monthly reports / coordination
o Maintain contractors schedule; collect actual data; evaluating dates to completion & project delays
CLOSURE
o Support Project close-out schedule
o Asset registration & administrative closure
o Overall Project Management (concept, design & implementation)

Packaging / Project Engineer at Colgate Palmolive (Pvt) Ltd
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • January 2004 to November 2005

PROJECTS:
 Erection & Comm.: Detergent Powder & Dental Cream PACKAGING LINES (Civil, Mech. & Elec. Works)
 Installation & Comm. of plant equipments - Belt Conveyors for Bulk material handling, Feeding Silos, Spray Cyclones
 Feasibility studies - new products, plant & equipment
 To become the lowest cost producer with the highest productivity (packaging line, Detergents)
 Planning & launching of new variants - New Packaging design; Various In-house projects / Capacity Enhancements

RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Create WBS & work packages for contractors
 Develop Daily, Weekly & Monthly Progress reports; Generate Major Milestones Schedules for management / client review
 Prepare resource loaded Overall baseline schedule; Prepare & present Level 1 schedules
 Prepare various reports showing progress %, Progress S - Curve; Monitoring daily activities & reports to customer
 Project Planning & scheduling the Daily weekly & Monthly progress reports; coordination with construction contractors
 Planning & monitoring of all punch list items handover; Updating & reporting punch list outstanding items
 Conduct feasibility studies to introduce new projects - NPV / payback calculations; Research cost reduction projects
 Direct & coordinate the work of maintenance trades people as well as process operators
 Identify, lead & support packaging cost savings efforts, supplier qualifications, & material quality improvement projects
 Overall packaging project management
 Provide technical assistance & leadership in planning & implementation of projects to develop, install & qualify new processes for manufacturing new products & improving existing processes
 Gather, track & analyze production data for meetings, business plan, etc. (yields / output / efficiencies)

Trainee engineer at P I A
  • Pakistan
  • June 1999 to September 1999

scheduling maintenance works, manufacture jjigs and fixtures.

Education

Master's degree, Advanced Manufacturing Technology and systems Management
  • at UMIST
  • August 2003

Manufacturing Techniques Project Management Lean Tools and Techniques Systems Management (Business Analyst)

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • at NED university of engineering and tech..
  • April 2001

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, N.E.D. University of engg. & tech., Karachi, Pakistan. with First Division.

Diploma, AUTOCAD 2000
  • at AUTODESK, NED CAMPUS
  • July 2000

 AUTOCAD 2000 certification from AUTODESK (2000)

Diploma, Mechanical Training
  • at P.I.A.
  • August 1999

 INTERNSHIP (training) at Pakistan International Airlines (1999)

High school or equivalent, Pre-engineering
  • at DJ Sindh Govt. Science College
  • August 1996

 H.S.C. from Karachi Board with A-grade (1996).

High school or equivalent, Science studies
  • at White house Grammar school
  • May 1994

 S.S.C. from Karachi Board with A-ONE grade (1994).

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Office
Primavera P6
Cost Control
Cost Estimating
 AUTOCAD 2000 certification from AUTODESK (2000)
 MS-WORD, efficient in use.
 MS-OFFICE, practical user.
 c++ (cpluzpluz), great programming skills.
AutoCAD & Macromedia Flash
 Music listening as well as playing instruments.
MS-PROJECT
PRIMAVERA P6

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert
Arabic
Beginner

Memberships

NED student association
  • Active participant
  • March 1997
Pakistan Engineering Council
  • Professional Engineer
  • June 2001
Advanced Association of Cost Engineers Int'l
  • Associate Member
  • March 2011
PMI
  • 1930772
  • May 2020

Training and Certifications

Project Management Professional (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2016
Valid Until:
May 2025
Integrated Project Administration Systems (Training)
Training Institute:
Hatch Associates
Date Attended:
January 2012

Hobbies

  • Playing Guitar