Jacobs Canada
Total years of experience :28 years, 4 Months
Jacobs Canada (June 2013 - Current)
Project Controls Manager (Jun 2013- June 2014) Calgary, AB, Canada
Rescued a critical project and fully regained O&G Client’s confidence within three (3) months with the same previous project control team: quickly identified issues, developed immediate rapport, mentored and directed project control team of four (4) resources to add verifications and cross checking that laid out well defined targets and improved accuracy of cost and schedule reporting. The client expressed their complete satisfaction at the end of third month.
Jump-started another project controls practice to streamline delivery of the project controls services to another O&G client:
o Managing and mentoring cost and scheduling team of four (4) professionals
o Managing and providing analysis for risk management, change management, cost control and schedule
o Presenting monthly progress, productivity, cost, margin and profitability reports to company Management
o Ensuring delivery of accurate progress, schedule, cost and project status reports to the client
o Ensuring adherence to company systems, procedures and processes
o Developing and implementing Project/Client specific Project Controls procedures, processes and guidelines
Imperial Oil (May 2009 - April 2013)
Project controls Lead
Planning Scheduling and Progress (2009- April 2013)
Kearl project - $ 10 Billion Calgary, AB, Canada
* Reviewed and established rules of credit for each phase and discipline of the project.
* Monitored, analyzed, and maintained project schedules in Primavera P6
* Developed and reported key performance indicators measures, including percentage complete, earned value, and CPI
* Coordinated and maintained quality of reporting while working closely with the project managers and project team members
OPTI CANADA LTD. (2007 - 2009)
Planning and Scheduling Lead (2007- 2009)
Long Lake Upgrader Project - $5 Billion Calgary, AB, Canada
Developed policies and procedures to support company’s vision
Ensured policies and procedures are applied uniformly throughout project services.
Developed and implemented project execution plans and procedures for scheduling, forecasting and progress monitoring
Oversaw creation and maintenance of project schedule and progress
Managed setting up of Primavera P6 as overall project scheduling software
Created and implemented enterprise wide planning and progress monitoring procedures, systems and structure
Mentored and trained schedulers
Interacted with EPC contractors’ management teams for maintaining schedules
Planning and Scheduling Lead (2007- 2009)
Long Lake Upgrader Project - $5 Billion Calgary, AB, Canada
* Developed policies and procedures to support company's vision
* Ensured policies and procedures are applied uniformly throughout project services.
* Developed and implemented project execution plans and procedures for scheduling, forecasting and progress monitoring
* Oversaw creation and maintenance of project schedule and progress
* Managed setting up of Primavera P6 as overall project scheduling software
* Created and implemented enterprise wide planning and progress monitoring procedures, systems and structure
* Mentored and trained schedulers
* Interacted with EPC contractors' management teams for maintaining schedules
Project Controls Lead (2004 -2006) Client: CNRL
CNRL Horizon Up-grader Project - $400 Million Calgary, AB, Canada
EPCMR
* Developed project control's project execution plan and procedures
* Planned project controls' staff requirements for the project duration
* Managed setup of company's computerized systems for project controls
* Reviewed and implemented rules of credit for each discipline and phase of the project
* Conducted and attended regular meetings with client and with staff
* Monitored and managed cost, schedule, progress reporting, and change management
* Developed and implemented Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
* Produced project progress/ productivity and cost analysis reports
* Carried out risk analyses for the project analysis
Scheduling Lead (2001 -2004) Client: Syncrude
Syncrude UE-1 Upgrader Project- $8 Billion. Fort McMurray, AB, Canada
* Developed and managed maintenance of Level 3 and Level 4 schedules
* Analyzed and maintained schedules
* Forecasted project completion and manpower requirements
* Creating monthly scheduling and progress reports
* Developing man-hour histograms and progress curves for management reporting
HASEEB WAQAS ENGINEERING LTD. (1999 - 2000)
Re-engineered and implemented Company Structure. Developed and implemented systems, processes and procedures for the company. Systems for information collection, information flow and reporting. Obtained ISO 9001 certification. These systems improved corporate level control of project management, decision-making and profits.
THE PETROSIN GROUP-Singapore (1995 - 1999)
Vice President Operations
EPC Projects Client: OGDC
EPC Projects: 2 LPG Plants, 2 Gas Dehydration Plants, 1 Gas Processing Plant, and 1 Sulfur Removal Plant.
* Commenced company's operations in Pakistan
* Hired and deployed teams of professionals for engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction of projects
* Created and manned company's management and operations setup
* Directed and controlled over all operations of the company in the country.
* Managed to deliver projects with safety, quality, within budgets and as per approved schedules
* Obtained ISO certification and ASME.U-and S stamps for company's fabrication yard.
* Directed business development activities
* Controlled company budgets
* Directed and managed contracts with clients and with contractors
* Managed establishing and operations of fabrication facility to deliver pressure vessels and modules for projects
* Directed mentoring and training of employees for their carrier improvement
* Managed to maintain high morale of employees by rewarding them for outstanding performance in their specific fields and in safety
* Ensured application and compliance of company systems and uniformity on all projects
DESCON ENGINEERING LTD. (1989 - 1995)
Project Manager\Sr Manager\ General Manager Pakistan
EPC projects: 2 Gas Processing Plants, 1 Oil Refinery, 2 Fertilizer Plants, 1 Soda Ash Plant, 1 Cement Plant, 1 Combined Cycle Power Plant, and 1 Thermal Power Plant. Clients: Exxon, ICI, Ishikawagima, ADNOC.
* The first in the country to have developed and implemented structured planning and progress project control systems
* Introduced and rolled-out Primavera for scheduling in 1989-90 to over 200 employees
* Developed and implemented in-house computerized systems for procurement, vendors' follow-up, tracking and warehousing activities
* Developed and implemented 'Descon Progress Monitoring System' (DPMS), providing actual man-hours and consumables for each project and each discipline
* Developed and implemented direct cost estimation system
* Managed industrial and oil & gas projects as project manager
* Ensured to deliver projects within budget and in time
* Over saw planning for future projects and resource deployment
* Company's revenue moved up to 1.2 Billion Rs Per annum from 45 Million Rs per annum form 1990 to 1995 as a result of structural changes and implementation of the above mentioned systems
CONSOLIDATED CONTRACTORS INTERNATIONAL COMPANY (1985 - 1989)
Project Engineer Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE, Qatar
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering Eligible for registration with APPEGA