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Ghazanfar Hussain, Planning Manager

Ghazanfar Hussain

Planning Manager ·Saudi Architects Engineering Consultants

Saudi Arabia

Diploma, Certified Cost Professional

Work experience

Total years of experience: 27 years, 8 months

Planning Manager

September 2025 - Present

Saudi Architects Engineering Consultants

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

September 2025 - Present

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Management

Planning Lead

August 2024 - August 2025

WorleyParsons - Saudi Arabia

Turaif, Saudi Arabia

August 2024 - August 2025

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Engineering

Planning Manager

July 2022 - July 2024

MASAH Specialized Construction Co

Al-Wajh, Saudi Arabia

July 2022 - July 2024

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Project Controls Manager

July 2020 - July 2022

Specialized Industrial Services Co (SISCO)

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

July 2020 - July 2022

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Construction and Building

Project Controls Manager

July 2017 - July 2020

Berkeley Al Ghrimeel Engineering Consultancy Co.

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

July 2017 - July 2020

1. Ensuring the Project controls team produce weekly / monthly reports in line with the project and company reporting calendar, providing details on progress, actuals, forecast and explanation of variances.
2. Ensure that project controls processes are consistently applied across the project.
3. Manage governance to ensure robust cost and schedule performance for the agreed Scope of Work across integrated programmed managed across multiple suppliers.
4. Support and advise on the definition of Project Controls and Earned Value Management policies, procedures and the standards required to deliver projects
5. Work closely with the Project Manager, commercial manager and Project QS to maximize the potential of the project.
6. Provide project controls management, including baseline schedule development and management, performance status and reporting, baseline change control, risk management, earned value management guidance and tools.
7. Support the development of integrated master schedules for specific programmed in Primavera and/or Microsoft Project that reflect all interface milestones and activity durations from multiple contractors’ schedules and feed changes to the integrated master schedule.
8. Monitor and control programme compliance in respect of the project’s contractual obligations.
9. Support programme integration, governance, formats, plan optimization, and project controls best practices
10. Oversees the preparation and tracking / expediting of invoices and payments
11. Attends to the formal handover from proposals and estimating at the start of the project in accordance with corporate procedures. Prepares and maintains the manpower projection plan for the project control team and liaise with the Project Manager, Project Controls and Chief Engineers to ensure that the project is provided with enough resources at the required level
12. Establishes the specific responsibilities of the Lead Engineers and supervise the activities of the project control team for technical quality and productivity. Develops, in conjunction with the Project Manager and Client, a suitable work breakdown structure for the project
13. Ensures that the Health Safety Environmental and Quality Policy is implemented and understood by all supervised staff and that all Compliance and Code of Ethics requirements are appropriately embedded within the project and document control organization.

Company industry:
Project & Construction Planning
Job role:
Engineering

Project Controls Manager

July 2014 - July 2017

Modern Arab Construction Co. & El-Seif Engineering JV

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

July 2014 - July 2017

1 - Possess scope control and change management proven knowledge.

2 - Evaluate labor cost and hour and manpower requirements against budget constraints.

3 - Produce and maintain accurate project schedules and understand schedule resources loading.

4 - Manage complete financial cycle such as vendor purchase orders, client, cost proposals and invoices.

5 - Administer market budget and track and report project finances.

6 - Plan and execute systems, resources and staff to support project and market schedules.

7 - Act as Siterra and scheduling process subject matter expert.

8 - Maintain current internal client database records and document control systems.

9 - Coordinate with vendors, project manager and client to prepare business and technical project documentation.

10 - Conduct vendor and internal audits to review accuracy, quality and completeness of database records and documents.

11 - Prepare monthly reports and assemble data to consolidate.

12 - Create control budget and review and authenticate cost reports and change notices.

13 - Recommend training and professional development of project control staff.

14 - Monitor functional staffing plans and support hiring of project controls personnel.

15 - Implement and ensure cost control processes to report on estimates, expenditures and cost commitments accurately.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Senior Planning and Cost Control Engineer

April 2013 - June 2014

Modern Arab Construction Co. & El-Seif Engineering JV

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

April 2013 - June 2014

o Preparation of project schedule
o Monitoring of Progress and the critical path of the work schedule, indicating where corrective actions are required
o Preparation of the Progress Reports for the Project Management and for the client as per contractual requirements (Weekly, Monthly, 2-Weeks look ahead & 3-Months look ahead schedule)
o Submissions of two weeks look ahead plans.
o Coordination of construction activities with construction team
o Preparation of Cost Control & Productivity Report

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Senior Planning and Cost Control Engineer

February 2012 - March 2013

Bonatti S.p.A.

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

February 2012 - March 2013

o Preparation of project schedule baseline
o Estimation of resource required
o Update the schedule
o Prepare the Project Status reports (Daily, weekly & monthly)
o Project Progress Reports (Daily, Weekly & Monthly)
o Prepare project performance report
o Monthly invoicing
o Preparation & Claim of variation Orders
o Site Instruction Claim
o Coordination with construction team for construction activities to communicate the plan

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Project Planning Engineer

October 2010 - February 2012

Modern Arab Construction Co.

AlKhafji, Saudi Arabia

October 2010 - February 2012

o Overall Project Planning, Monitoring & Cost Control
o Preparation of project schedule
o Monitoring of Progress and the critical path of the work schedule, indicating where corrective actions are required
o Monthly progress report of projects
o Estimation of resources like manpower, equipment’s and materials required for project.
o Preparation of the Progress Reports for the Project Management and for the client as per contractual requirements (Weekly, Monthly, 2-Weeks look ahead & 3-Months look ahead schedule)
o Submissions of two weeks look ahead plans.
o Coordination of construction activities with construction team
o Interface with clients, project team and sub-contractors to ensure project and site progress
o Attending the weekly project progress meeting and prepare the Minutes of Meeting for submission to customer.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Projects Planner

July 2008 - July 2010

MADAF Trading & Contracting Co.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

July 2008 - July 2010

o Overall Project Planning, Monitoring & Cost Control
o Preparation of project schedule
o Preparation of cash flow of projects
o Gross Profit tracking of projects
o Monitoring of Progress and the critical path of the work schedule, indicating where corrective actions are required
o Monthly progress report of projects
o Monitoring of the Project financial performance and updating of the budget
o Outsource value and tracking with respect to sale value
o Budgeting of projects
o To monitor and analyze progress, efficiency, consumption of direct materials, direct consumables and equipment utilization in comparison with budget.
o Estimation of resources like manpower, equipment’s and materials required for project.
o Preparation of the Progress Reports for the Project Management and for the client as per contractual requirements (Weekly, Monthly, 2-Weeks look ahead & 3-Months look ahead schedule)
o Submissions of two weeks look ahead plans.
o Coordination of construction activities with construction team
o Interface with clients, project team and sub-contractors to ensure project and site progress
o Attending the weekly project progress meeting and prepare the Minutes of Meeting for submission to customer.

Company industry:
Telecommunications
Job role:
Construction and Building

Planning Engineer

March 2007 - April 2008

AL -HARBI Trading & Contracting Co.

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

March 2007 - April 2008

o Preparation/update of projects schedules, progress reports, follow-up sheets, task orders, check lists, work breakdown structures, flow charts and progress curves.
o Estimation of manpower requirements, histogram, s-curves
o Allocation of time frames for activities.
o Prepare the detailed schedule for the project, including time schedule, resources schedule, material purchasing schedule, plant schedule and engineering & contractual requirement schedule (materials & shop drawings submittals).
o Analyze the projects status and set the corrective action needed.
o Prepare the organization chart & mobilization schedule for project.
o Prepare weekly & monthly reports for the project percent, labor, cost vs. budget and subcontractors.
o Reporting actual versus planned and forecast its effect on project overall completion as well as cost versus budget.
o Roll up area wise plan on weekly basis and monthly basis to regenerate the forward planning In Primavera Project Planner.
o Closely watch booking of man-hours in appropriate and correct cost centers in Daily Schedule & Time sheet.
o To monitor and analyze progress, efficiency, consumption of direct materials, direct consumables and equipment utilization in comparison with budget.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Production Planning Engineer

March 2005 - February 2007

Descon Engineering Limited - Pakistan

Islamabad, Pakistan

March 2005 - February 2007

o Work with the Discipline In charge for preparation of daily & weekly schedules based on 4-week and three months look ahead plans.
o Distribute daily, weekly and monthly Targets to Discipline Engineers.
o Roll up area wise plan on weekly basis and monthly basis to regenerate the forward planning.
o Plan out the daily job on supervisor level as per the work front availability.
o Monitor and Analysis various aspects of progress of all on daily basis with the implementation of Daily Schedule & Time Sheet (DSTS).
o Closely watch booking of man-hours in appropriate and correct cost centers in Daily Schedule & Time Sheet (DSTS).
o Overall control of documents & drawings of respective Discipline In charge.
o Provide expert advice to Discipline In charge from Planning & Monitoring point of view.
o Responsible for Daily, Weekly and Monthly Reports for in house as per requirements.
o Generate site related Technical queries to client

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Planning Engineer

January 2004 - February 2005

HASANAT LIMITED, Alain – UAE

Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

January 2004 - February 2005

o Prepare plans for execution in line with project overall schedule.
o Critically monitor execution of work.
o Generate discipline-wise progress and efficiency reports on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
o Monitor and analyzes progress, efficiency, consumption of direct material.
o Assist construction team in identification of extra work.
o Keeps a close watch on man-hours booking to appropriate cost centers
o Analyze overall discipline wise progress and efficiency reports, compare with targets, and indicate areas where improvements are required.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Small Infrastructure Projects Coordinator

June 1998 - December 2003

National Rural Support Programme (NRSP) - Pakistan

Islamabad, Pakistan

June 1998 - December 2003

o Manage the Team at field office Burewala.
o Monitoring of all Programme activities
o Monitoring & reviewing the Performance of Field Office Staff.
o Overall supervision of assets at Field Office.
o Human Resource Development (HRD) needs of staff (Management, Vocational & technical trainings etc.;)
o Plan & Supervise implementation of Physical Infrastructure projects (Sewerage, watercourse, Turbines, Open drains, Small Bridges etc.;).
o Prepare plans for environmental Protection, such as wastewater, infrastructure for slum areas.
o Formulate long-range objectives and policies relative to future land use and protection of environment.
o Compile and analyze data on demographic, economic, sociological, physical and other factors effecting land use and environment.
o Conduct field surveys, technical investigation of topography, drainage and water supply systems to provide data for infrastructure projects.
o Survey and layout subdivision for infrastructure development.
o Prepare or supervise the preparation and compilation of all data, plans, charts, and records and documents related environmental projects.
o Develop engineering designs and drawings for Infrastructure projects from preliminary concepts and sketches.
o Conduct feasibility studies and financial analyses of infrastructure projects.
o Conceptualized and design Infrastructure projects and develop plans describing design specifications, materials, costs and construction schedules.
o Supervise, monitor and inspect activities on project sites to ensure compliance with specifications.
o Coordinate the Sanitation work with NRSP Field Offices, other NGO, s and Governmental Departments

Company industry:
Social Services
Job role:
Community Services

Education

AACE International

November 2013

November 2013

Diploma, Certified Cost Professional

United States

GPA (rating): Very good

GPA (rating): Very good

Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
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Project Management Institute

September 2011

September 2011

Diploma, Project Management Professional

United States

GPA (rating): Good

GPA (rating): Good

Project Management Professional (PMP)
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Lahore University Of Management Sciences

May 2004

May 2004

Diploma, Public Policy And Social Entrepreneurship

Pakistan

GPA (rating): Excellent

GPA (rating): Excellent

A social enterprise is an organization that applies commercial strategies to maximize improvements in financial, social and environmental well-being—this may include maximizing social impact alongside profits for co-owners.
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University Of Engineering And Technology

February 1998

February 1998

Bachelor's degree, Regional And City Planning

Pakistan

GPA (percentage): 75%

GPA (percentage): 75%

Program in City & Regional Planning covers an intensive coverage of theoretical understanding of planning concepts and practical experience of planning projects. Planning is an interdisciplinary field which deals with the social, economic, and physical aspects of human built environment.
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Skills

Managing Budget
Expert
Managing Budget
Expert
Schedule Development
Expert
Schedule Development
Expert
Project Planning
Expert
Project Planning
Expert
Project Controls
Expert
Project Controls
Expert
Primavera P6
Expert
Primavera P6
Expert
Project Planning
Expert
Project Planning
Expert
Primavera - P6
Expert
Primavera - P6
Expert
Microsoft Project
Expert
Microsoft Project
Expert
Monitoring & Controlling of Actual Progress against Plan
Expert
Monitoring & Controlling of Actual Progress against Plan
Expert
Project Management
Intermediate
Project Management
Intermediate
Project Controls
Expert
Project Controls
Expert
Preparation of Work Breakdown Structure and allocation of cost codes
Expert
Preparation of Work Breakdown Structure and allocation of cost codes
Expert
Estimation of resources requirements, manpower histogram and S-Curve
Expert
Estimation of resources requirements, manpower histogram and S-Curve
Expert
Preparation of Project Reports (Progress, status and performance)
Expert
Preparation of Project Reports (Progress, status and performance)
Expert
Economic analysis of project
Intermediate
Economic analysis of project
Intermediate
Project Schedules
Expert
Project Schedules
Expert
Managing Budget
Expert
Managing Budget
Expert
Schedule Development
Expert
Schedule Development
Expert
Primavera P6
Expert
Primavera P6
Expert

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate
Urdu
Native Speaker
Punjabi
Native Speaker

Memberships

Pakistan Council of Architecture & Town Planning (PCATP)

member

June 1998

Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE)

Member

September 2017

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Member

August 2011

Association for Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE - International)

Member

November 2013

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Sep 2011 - Sep 2023
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Hobbies

  • Walking, Jogging and reading