Senior Budget and Planning Engineer
Worleyparsons - Saudi Arabia
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :21 years, 1 أشهر
Project: PMO (Program Management Office) Consultancy Service to Jeddah Municipality (Stormwater Division)
Establish Program Management Systems and controls for Jeddah Municipality Stormwater Division to improve the stormwater system across the city of Jeddah spanning an area of 1, 629 sq. km, Manage Design Consultant, Construction Consultant, and Contractors, and report to HE. the Deputy Mayor of Jeddah city.
Budget Value: SAR 8.4 Billion (Phase 1)
• Participated in performing As-Is analysis of current processes and procedures.
• Participated in several brainstorming events to develop improved and efficient processes and systems.
• Spearheaded the development of 26 plans and manuals including Program Management Plan, Execution Plan, Communication Plan, Total Quality Plan, Project Controls Plan, Contract Administrations Plan, HSE Plan, etc.
• Developed program KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and proposed periodic improvements.
• Developed interactive dashboard in Microsoft Power BI (A cloud-based Business Intelligence software). It was published to cloud facility (public) and Jeddah Municipality internal server facility. The end-users had the privilege of using the BI dashboard from their mobile phones, tablets, and laptops from anywhere in the world, hence aiding in understanding the real-time status of the projects and taking quick decisions.
• Developed schedule in P6 for PMO implementation in Jeddah Municipality.
• Developed and maintained the master schedule of all projects under the Stormwater drainage program.
• Developed various forms and templates for its use by the program stakeholders.
• Developed progress reporting system, formats, and templates.
• Prepared and presented various proposals, methodologies, and status reports to the client.
• Developed a manual for creating and updating baseline schedules. Proposed WBS templates and weightage distribution for each node of the structure.
• Participated in delay analysis of various contracts and recommended EoT for qualified contracts.
• Coordinated with Consultants to analyze the schedule trends and advice necessary corrective actions.
• Identify Critical and near-critical paths in the program and communicate the same with the team.
• Allocation of approved budget among projects identified based on priority, risk, and complexity.
• Maintained Budget control register to track the allocation of budget, highlight budget deficit and request additional budget.
• Developed interactive dashboard in Microsoft Excel.
Doha Metro project (QAR 660 Million) which includes Architectural Fit out works for 6 Stations. Major scope includes Structural steel erection for Shelters, Glass claddings, GRG roof cladding, Mineral Acrylic Paneling, architectural enhancements within the Station, Terrazzo flooring, lightings, Vault construction, Petal ceiling including heavy sub structure framing, Sanitary & Public facility finishes. My responsibility included the following,
• Prepare Baseline programme in Primavera P6 and integrate in the project Web Server.
• Identify Critical and near critical paths in the programme and communicate the same with the team.
• Perform schedule risk analysis and update the project Risk Register.
• Prepare Manpower requirement (Histogram) based on the agreed and factored company labour productivity chart.
• Present the programme strategy and construction sequence with what-if scenarios to the Client.
• Liaising with Client and management to get the Baseline Schedule approved.
• Prepare supplier’s schedule for procurement department and sub-contractor’s schedule for construction managers.
• Categorize material into priority 1, 2 & 3 based on their early requirement at site. Monitoring of Long Lead materials.
• Prepare Look ahead Schedules for Construction Managers.
• Prepare Daily, Weekly and Monthly reports for Client.
• Document delay events for its notification and claim.
• Attend internal and external meetings to discuss progress and mitigation plans.
• Prepare impact programme to demonstrate effect of any self-caused or client instructed change.
• Update baseline programme based on actual progress and notify the team of any delay or divergence from plan. Submit the updated programme to the client.
• Prepare internal recovery programme to bring the progress back to track. Submit recovery programme to client upon request.
• Assisted the planning manager in preparing tender programme for new metro station projects (Mishreib Station). Also assisted in preparing baseline programme for Al Riffa Metro station project (Arch. Fitout works).
Project: Construction of Amiri Flight Facilities at New Doha International Airport
Project value: QAR 1.15 Billion
Responsibilities:
• Prepare Design Management Plan which includes processes and procedures in design, tender and contract award phases of the project. It includes processes such as Schedule/ Cost Management, Change management, Risk management, Communication management which are finalized after consultation with internal subject experts and the end users.
• Preventing impractical solutions or time-consuming processes, frequently jeopardizing a project’s funding and, eventually, implementation.
• Liaising with Client (NDIA) and management to develop procurement strategy.
• Discuss and present before the client various scenarios of sequencing and methodology and finalize the most feasible program.
• Implementation plan validation: Time plan optimization, Information Release Schedules, identification of critical milestones, and control points which will aid in early identification of schedule divergence.
• Prepare high level schedules to indicate the tentative project time schedule which forms a part of RFP (Request for Proposal).
• Prepare micro schedule of events associated with tendering of the project for its internal control.
• Management of the design and tendering process, so as to have an effective control of the design process; to ensure this doesn't impede on the construction works further down the line.
• Evaluation of proposals submitted by the pre-qualified bidders from the project management perspective and derive at outline method statements. Also prepare a review report on the bid submittals.
• Co-ordinate with the design team in delivering the “approved for construction” documents as per the design management plan at the required time in the required hard and soft copy formats to the required users.
• Revise processes in the document management system to reflect any changes in the project procedures
• Set up programs, schedules and even organize cluster meetings with relevant parties to ensure all are aware of the scope, timelines, delivery methodology and changes.
• Demonstrate through graphic and visual aids/ software how the project will be delivered.
• Highlight the critical path and perform a high level schedule risk analysis.
• Prepare project management templates and formats for its use during construction phase.
• Claims management for evaluation of Time Extension requests by the consultants/ contractors.
• Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as SPI, CPI, SV, CV, delayed activities parameters, financial parameters etc. to monitor project performance during the project life.
• Arrange training sessions for staffs to enhance their knowledge in various project management functions and software such as Primavera P6.
• Prepare formats and dashboards for monthly/ weekly reports in accordance to that mentioned in the contract document.
• Prepare and compile monthly report including design and tender program updating.
• Attend Bi-weekly meetings with the client and design management consultants to discuss schedule/ program and to enforce better control over the design process management.
Project Description: Project Management Office (PMO) Service to Jeddah Municipality
Project value: SAR 49 million
Responsibility:
• Assist the Project Controls Manager in defining and developing Program/ Project Management Processes and Policies to ensure alignment with Jeddah Municipality Vision and Corporate Strategy.
• Liaising with Construction Management Consultant, Design Management Consultant and O&M Management Consultant to monitor & control various Programs/ Projects.
• Working proactively with different departmental heads to prepare and update the Project Deliverable Schedule (Primavera P6) in accordance to the Contract document and Corporate priorities.
• Review and Comment on various document submittals such as Project Management Plans, Monthly progress reports, Bi-weekly reports, MOMRA reports (Ministry), Processes & Policies, Deliverable schedules & various other technical submittals.
• Keep an up to date repository of Projects under the responsibility of our Organization.
• Attend Bi-weekly meetings with Construction Management & Design Management Consultants to resolve any issues related to Project Controls and to enforce better control over the projects..
• Prepare slides & reports for presentation of our Deliverables to the Project Stake holders including Jeddah Municipality Authorities and MOMRA (Ministry).
• Highlight area needing urgent attention and request recovery actions to be taken through periodic recovery programs from the Construction & Design Management Consultants.
• Defining planning rules and templates for the projects to adhere to, in accordance to the agreed processes.
• Provide input for the Identification, Assignment, Monitoring and Control of potential Risks through risk register.
• Preparation of Management Information System reports based on corporate policies and procedure.
• Supporting the Project Controls Manager in setting up a PPMIS (Project Portfolio Management Information System - Oracle Unifier SKIRE) and its implementation and monitoring.
• Project Description: (1) Construction of Sewerage Schemes for HBK, Doha
(2) Construction of Sewerage Schemes for West bay, Doha
Project value: QAR134 Million, QAR 25 Million
• Responsibilities:
Co-ordinate with Construction Managers for the preparation of construction schedules and manpower/material/machinery histograms.
Produce reports of the achievements of projects as against the approved baseline programme.
Highlight area of lag in progress and suggest actions to catch up the delay through weekly progress reports.
Preparation of recovery programme when the project shows more deviation from the approved baseline.
Preparation of Management Information System reports for the project, highlighting the area of attention needed.
Prepare Monthly progress reports showing progress percentages, histograms, S-curves, material schedules, 3 months rolling programme, manpower/equipment status and progress synopsis.
Update progress (P6) and prepare report showing area of delay and their effect on the project.
Attend Management review meetings and discuss the status of project.
• Project Description: Operation & Maintenance of King Khaled International Airport at Riyadh. (Contract began on 05-05-1995)
Plan work for maintenance groups including layouts, work phasing, materials, man-hours & cost estimates for individual work orders or projects as required.
Prepare and track work orders through GACA (Government Authority for Civil Aviation) database system for effective monitoring of resources and timely completion of projects.
Quantity take off and cost estimation for projects including submission of master budget and revised budget.
Monitor the project cost against budgeted and take necessary remedial measures, which also includes submission of variation orders and time extension requests.
Attending the project review meetings along with the end user, sub contractors and specialized equipment supplier for techno-commercial discussions and timely completion of work.
Preparation of weekly & monthly progress reports to be submitted to GACA and to our management.
Conduct detailed feasibility study for proposed projects or modification works including technoeconomical studies.
Co-ordinate with nominated sub-contractors in finalizing the design, execution and approval of work.
Co-ordinate with GACA in obtaining work order approvals, necessary permits for the execution of work and final inspection.
Co-ordinate with draftsman and sub contractor in the preparation of shop drawings and as-built drawings.
• Project Description: Construction of 2 no.s of sewerage network system and sewage treatment plants of 1.8 MLD & 5.6 MLD capacities, with a pipe network of 230 KM. (Ibri & Nizwa)
• Project Value: R.O.3 Million & R.O.12 Million
• Responsibilities:
Preparation of budget or Accepted Cost Estimate.
Preparation of Construction Programme with resource and cost analysis.
Preparation of daily, weekly & monthly progress reports.
Job cost & system compliance reports.
Preparation of Client bill.
Monitoring and preparing reports on variation item claims.
Sub Contractor billing and cost tracking through Enterprise Information Portal system (CeMa2008) and issue of work order.
Preparation of material approval submittals.
Negotiation with Vendor / Sub contractor, preparation of vendor comparison statement & finalization.
Reconciliation of material.
Feasibility studies.
Co-ordination with Clients / Contractors for drawings, materials, work approval.
• Project Description: Construction of buildings - Dental hospital, Multiplex theatre, residential flats, show room.
• Project value: Rs.80 Million, Rs.70 Million, Rs.30 Million & Rs.20 Million.
• Responsibilities:
Preparation of master budget.
Preparation of work schedule and monitoring.
Client Billing.
Maintaining records and claim for non tendered items.
Sub contractor billing & issue of work order.
Preparation of Management Information System reports - financial status, labour/material productivity, stock statement, time schedules, ‘S’ curve, next month plan etc.
Reconciliation of materials.
Co-ordination with Clients / Contractors for various approvals.
• Achievements:
The projects here have given me immense knowledge of commercial / residential buildings construction.
Monitoring techniques of manpower and P&M were so effective that my site won the best site award for productivity.
• Project description: Construction of ‘Golden Quadrilateral Road project’ connecting four corners of India - our scope of work was for a stretch of 54 KM-including construction & widening of asphalt road, flyovers, bridges, culverts and underpass.
• Project value: Rs.1600 Million
• Responsibilities
Site execution in the asphalt laying site.
Sub contractor billing.
Supporting seniors in estimation of quantities for various tasks.
Site surveying.
Preparing daily progress reports.
• Achievements:
Being joined here as a site engineer in the asphalt laying section, I gained thorough knowledge of the highway construction techniques.
My transfer to the Q.S.department has given me a valuable experience in the field of quantity surveying.
• Project description: Construction of housing complex for Karnataka Housing Board, consisting of 160 residential blocks, access road, drainage, lighting and landscaping.
• Project value: Rs.600 Million
• Responsibilities
Maintaining project quality standards in the construction works.
Carrying out standard tests on building materials such as sieve test, bulkness test, silt content test, absorption tests etc.
Casting and testing concrete cubes, slump checks, rolling margin tests etc
Maintaining records of sampling and tests.
Assisting seniors in the training program to staff/workmen regarding quality aspects.
Site execution at the final stage of the project.
• Achievements:
Being the first construction company to work with, I gained enough support from my seniors to get the basic knowledge of the practical aspects of civil engineering.
Name of the college: NMAM Institute of Technology Reputation of college: Considered as one of the best college in the state of Karnataka Achievement: 1) My project in 7th semester "Analysis of performance of the existing sewage treatment plant at K.S.Hegde Memorial Hospital" was selected as the best project by Karnataka State Council for Science & Technology. 2) My Project in 6th semester "Restoration of old tank" gathered appreciation from the local governmental bodies. Major subjects: • Advanced R.C.C Design • Estimation and costing • Geometric Design of Highways • Pre Stressed Concrete Structures • Matrix Method of Structural Analysis • Numerical Analysis • Object Oriented Programming in C++