ARUN THOMAS

Project: Lusail Development Light Rail Transit System Project (LRT Metro). Client: Qatar Rail.

The Project:-
QDVC is a Qatari shareholding company with major shareholders of Qatari Diar (51%) and Vinci Construction Grand Projects (49%). The overall project covers 15.3 kms of double track and 6.7 km of single track at grade, 6.3 km of underground double track and 1 km of single track, 29 at grade stations, 8 underground stations, viaduct crossing and Depot facility.

Detailed Duties / Responsibility:

•Developing and establishing Detailed EPIC Baseline Schedules & Construction programmes using Primavera.
•Preparing programme in Synchro 4D (incorporating schedule and Revit 3D).
•Implementation of LEAN Management (Last Planner method) on a weekly basis.
•Resource loading (material, manpower, and budget / cost) into schedule as per requirements.
•Developing and maintaining adequate planning and scheduling procedures and guidelines.
•Create and implement plans and programs adopting the most effective and appropriate methods of construction.
•Preparation of Earned value analysis, S Curves / Project Cash flows & Histograms.
•Manage and conduct weekly and monthly progress meetings to the full team and discuss the critical paths and mitigation plans.
•Tracking, Monitor & Updating progress of work using primavera.
•Preparing budget and cost reports.
•Tracking & monitoring all Contractual Milestones & Handover dates and setup mitigation plans for delayed activities and milestones.
•Prepare and develop catch-up / recovery programme if required.
•Working and coordinating effectively with other interfaces, sub projects teams, design teams, construction teams, Commissioning team, Cost controls team to establish and maintain required interfaces during project execution
•Preparing monthly & weekly planning reports.
•Conducting EOT and Claim Analysis.
•Analyzing and approving subcontractor schedules.
• Participate in meetings (i.e. planning meeting, schedule review meeting, progress meeting, coordination meeting etc.)
•Conducting Schedule Risk Analysis (quantitative and qualitative risk analysis).
•Preparation of phasing and presentations.
•Perform other duties for the PM and management staff.
•Regular Site visits to confirm the site safety & monitor work progress to reduce rework and to avoid delay in scheduled works.
•Integrate HSE and quality management processes into construction programs to ensure safe delivery to the required specifications.
•Managing a team of 4 planners.

Project:
People Movers System Project. Client: Qatar Foundation /ASTAD. Light Rail Project.
Design Engineering Services for AL Shaheen Oil Filed (Concept, FEED and Detailed design).
ORYX GTL Maintenance Services.

PMS Project:-
Worley Parsons is providing PMCM services to QF awarded Rail project. The project objective is to build a worldclass Light rail system connecting the north campus and south campus of Qatar Foundation campus. The total rail length is 11.3 kms and includes a Depot, 24 stations / tram stops, metro tunnel connection of 1 km and a viaduct of 1.3 kms. It also includes road works, overbridges, APM tunnel works and landscaping works.
Responsibility:
I am handling responsibilities of Senior Planning / Projects Controls Engineer, handling PM/CM (Client representative) projects and responsibilities that primarily include planning, scheduling and monitoring of awarded project, EOT and claim analysis. As a client representative, job profile includes interacting very closely with the EPC Contractors, Design consultants and subcontractors, preparation of the baseline and execution programs, weekly and monthly progress reports, preparation of program and project schedule using Primavera, verification of Monthly Progress reports and payment applications submitted by the contractors, Inspections and back up documents for the same. I report directly to the Project Director. Detailed monitoring and cost control of the project is also involved in my job profile. I am involved in projects with value of Qar 2 billion + with line of junior engineers, planners, clerks directly reporting to me.

Detailed Duties / Responsibility:

•Detailed review and analysis of the Contractors baseline schedule.
•Comments to EPC contractor for corrections based on schedule check.
•Review of progress updates by checking site progress, check of logic by claim digger etc.
•Analysis of Extension of time by using Time impact analysis.
•Preparation of contract variations (schedule and cost impacts).
•Analysis of concurrent delay analysis, window slice analysis
•Review and approval of contractors monthly invoices
•Risk analysis of schedule using Primavera Risk Analysis.
•Preparation of detailed progress and commercial reports to management.
•Preparation of cost / revenue forecasts to management.

The Company:
The Company is one of the leading Oil and Gas EPIC Contractors dealing with Offshore and Onshore Oil and Gas, Petrochemical Projects, Energy projects, turn-arounds and shutdowns.
Responsibility:
I am handling responsibilities of Senior Planning / Projects Controls Engineer, handling responsibilities and activities that primarly include planning, scheduling and monitoring of awarded shutdowns, field maintenance works and offshore projects. Job profile includes interacting very closely with the clients and consultants, preparation of the baseline schedules (upto Level 5- resource loaded), weekly and monthly progress reports, preparation of Monthly reports, Progress Invoices. I report directly to the Project Manager / Planning Manager of the company. Extension of time analysis, concurrent delay analysis, risk analysis and prolongation cost analysis is also part of the job profile. The main software used for Project Control are MSP, P3 and P6. I am involved in projects / shutdowns with value of US$ 100 Million + with line of junior engineers, planners, clerks directly reporting to me.

Detailed Duties / Responsibility:

•Prepare and develop detailed schedule (Resource Loaded, Cost loaded) in coordination and interface with all related departments and authorities.
•Preparation of Engineering and Procurement registers.
•Continuous monitoring of activities at site and updation of schedule.
•Providing contingency plans in case of any delay in schedule.
•Providing detailed monthly reports with cost details.
•Apply EOT (Extension of time) analysis in case of delayed projects.
•Preparation of monthly progress invoicing based on site progress.
•Approve schedules and invoices of subcontractors.
•Assessment of prolongation costs incurred based on the awarded EOT.
•Analyze change requests and variations as per the approved change procedures and conduct assessment of the associated duration and costs
•Preparation of project cost and revenue forecasts for management approvals.
•Review and approval of contract documents, subcontractor schedule, invoices.


Projects Executed:-
QAFCO TIE IN PROJECT (EPIC)
QAFCO MELAMINE PLANT CONSTRCUTION PROJECT (EPIC)
RAS GAS BOILER PROJECT
QP NGL-3 SHUTDOWN
RAS GAS TRAIN 1 AND 2, TRAIN3&4, TRAIN 7 SHUTDOWNS
DOLPHIN OFFSHORE SHUTDOWN.
Al Shaheen field offshore works.
Tenders for QP, Qatar Gas, Ras Gas, Kahramaa

The Company:
The Company is one of the leading Contractors dealing with Electrical Projects mainly related to power supply and distributions (cable laying and terminations). The company was awarded Kahramaa Phase 8 project and Q-chem Projects.
Responsibility:
I was handling responsibilities of PLANNING AND CONTRACTS ENGINEER, handling responsibilities and activities that include planning of entire project (E.P.I.C). Job profile includes interacting very closely with the clients and consultants, preparation of the baseline schedule (level 4 - resource and cost loaded), cost control sheets, weekly and monthly progress reports, preparation of Monthly Progress Invoices. I report directly to the Project Director of the company. The main software’s used for Project Control are P3 and P6. Additional responsibilities included review and approval of the contract documents, preparation of subcontractor’s contracts agreements.

Job Profile

•Preparation of Baseline schedules for execution of the services with contract time frame.
•Preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports and s-curves
•Close interaction with Project teams regarding status of the project schedule.
•Meeting with Interdepartments and client and subcontractor.
•Progress meeting with clients / consultants.
•Work with the Project Team and Estimation teams in regards to any variation.
•Preparation of extension of time analysis and prolongation costs.
•Preparing variation of contracts.
•Preparation of resource usage profiles and budget allocations.
•Finalization of Orders with Sub contractors and suppliers.
•Preparing the Monthly Invoices related to CIF, Local costs and Civil Works
•Preparation of Invoices as per Works executed.
•Preparing reports for consent of management.

The Company:
The Company is one of the leading Petroleum service providers and located in both the UAE as well as Qatar. The company represents many International Companies and manufacturers specialized in the fields of EPC projects and services for the Utilities, Oil and Gas sector. This division covers the requirements of the industry by offering services from leading international EPC companies and consultants.

Responsibility:
I am handling responsibilities of ENGINEER, handling responsibilities and activities that include initially business development of the officially represented agencies, planning and project coordination of entire project execution of all projects with the Oil Companies, Joint Venture partners and providing advice of services at site. I was initially based in UAE and later on as company expanded to Qatar, I was based in Qatar to handle operations in Qatar and establish Qatar office as a Center for the regional activities. Job profile includes interacting very closely with the clients, bid preparation, preparation of the contracts after award, and preparation of program and project schedule using Primavera, on site execution of the works as per the scope. I report directly to the AGM of the company. Planning of works and logistics coordination is also involved in my job profile.

Job Profile

•Close interaction with clients, consultants and project teams in Oil & Gas and Infrastructure Sector.
•Business development of international agencies represented by the company.
•Set up of joint venture facilities in Qatar.
•Technical and commercial bid preparations.
•Finalization of Orders with Sub contractors and suppliers.
•Preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly revenue reports to management and preparation of budget forecast for the upcoming fiscal years.
•Keeping track of all new projects in the sector.

The Company:
The Company is one of the large Private Trading & Contracting house in Qatar with employee strength of around 2500 and turnover of around US$ 50 Million, dealing in various fields like Construction, Engineering, Procurement & Supply for Steel Plant, Oil and Gas, Fertilizer, Petrochemical & various Govt. Organizations through its various divisions. The company is representing many International companies for supply of Machinery, Spare parts & Consumables and having trade relations with companies

The Company:
The Company is a large Project Undertaking & Contracting company in Qatar with employee strength of around 500. The company deals with Construction, Engineering, Turnkey Projects, Maintenance, Shutdowns, man power supply dedicated to Oil and Gas Sector, Fertilizer, Petrochemical, Steel & various Govt. Organizations.
Responsibility:
I was handling responsibilities of Site Engineer, reporting to the Project Manager. The responsibilities included execution of work at site as per project requirements and contractual conditions. It involved responsibilities of approval of drawings as per the work, close coordination with the clients / end users, procurement of materials as per project requirements, approval of plan and schedule produced by Planning Department, assignment of technical work force to specific jobs as per their ability, regular time and activity check as per schedule, coordinate with QA / QC Department for inspections, erection and commissioning at site and prepare a completed Project Report.
Projects Executed: -
Major shutdown maintenance works at PS-2 (offshore).
Fabrication of Pressure Tanks and vessels for Maersk Oil.
Piping works during Qatar Petroleum - NGL 2 major shutdown.
Supply and Installation of 12” Portable water line for Qatar Petrochemicals Co.
Piping works for Qatar Fertilizer Company during shutdown.
Replacement of Fin Fan Cooler for Qatar Petroleum, “ARAB D GAS PLANT”, Dukhan.
Structural Works for other Contracting Companies as per their requirements, drawings and site conditions.