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HALA ELAWAD, Planning Engineer

HALA ELAWAD

Planning Engineer·Oman National Engineering& Investment CO.

Oman

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 15 years, 6 months

Planning Engineer

January 2025 - Present

Oman National Engineering& Investment CO.

Muscat, Oman

January 2025 - Present

• Develop and submit the project baseline schedule in line with
contract requirements and project milestones.
• Ensure coordination with all disciplines to reflect accurate
scope, timelines, and sequencing.
• Track daily, weekly, and monthly progress against the
approved baseline.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive Daily, Weekly, and Monthly
Progress Reports, including key activities, accomplishments,
delays, and look-ahead schedules.
• Monitor and report the Value of Work Done (VOWD) to support
accurate project cost control and invoicing.
• Monitor daily manpower and machinery deployment at site.
• Report on workforce productivity and equipment utilization.
• Identify delays and deviations from the baseline schedule.
• Prepare and propose recovery or mitigation plans to bring the
project back on track.
• Coordinate with site teams, subcontractors, and other
departments to gather progress data.
• Support management in planning meetings and presentations
with updated schedules and visuals.
• Participated in weekly progress meetings, providing updates on
schedule adherence, resource allocation, and overall project
health.
• Monitored project progress, identifying potential risks and
implementing corrective actions to mitigate their impact.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Senior Planning Engineer

January 2021 - January 2023

Diligence Engineering Company

Khartoum, Sudan

January 2021 - January 2023

• Developing long-term plans and strategies for civil engineering
projects, ensuring they align with organizational goals and
regulatory requirements.
• Overseeing the planning and execution of projects, including
budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Leading and managing a team of planners, engineers, and
other professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure
project success.
• Collaborating with various stakeholders, including government
agencies, contractors, and clients, to ensure project
requirements are met.
• Ensuring that all projects meet quality standards and comply
with relevant regulations and codes.
• Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies
to ensure project success.
• Prepare and present reports on project progress, challenges,
and outcomes to other stakeholders.
• Streamlined workflows with thorough analysis of project
resource allocation and utilization.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Senior Planning Engineer

December 2019 - January 2021

International Nile Club

Khartoum, Sudan

December 2019 - January 2021

• Develop comprehensive master schedules for projects,
integrating all phases of the project life cycle.
• Advanced scheduling techniques, and risk analysis, to develop
a robust, realistic, and optimized project schedule.
• Tracking and Reporting project performance, identifying any
deviations from the schedule or budget, and providing regular
progress reports to the client and project team.
• Predict future challenges and delays by analyzing trends and
performance data, offering insights into potential corrective
actions or resource adjustments.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and identify critical risks
that could impact on the project timeline, budget, or quality.
• Developing and implementing effective risk mitigation
strategies to minimize delays, cost overruns, and other
unforeseen problems.
• Ensuring the projects financial goals are adhered to.
• Providing insights into cost control mechanisms and helping
the client avoid financial pitfalls by monitoring and controlling
expenditures.
• Client Interaction and Reporting to ensure that the clients
expectations are met, project goals are aligned, and the
project is on track.
• Preparing and presenting high-level reports for senior
stakeholders, offering strategic insights into the projects
progress, budget, and timeline.
• Ensure that the project complies with relevant standards,
regulations, and industrys best practices.
• Overseeing quality assurance processes to guarantee that work
is carried out according to the required specifications.
• Identifying areas where project processes could be improved,
suggesting efficiency enhancements that could save time,
reduce costs, or improve quality.
• Optimizing the allocation and utilization of resources (labor,
materials, equipment) to maximize productivity and minimize
waste.
• Managing changes in the project scope, schedule or resources,
adjusting plans accordingly while minimizing the impact on
overall project objectives.
• Ensuring that any modifications to the project are carefully
documented, analyzed, and communicated to all relevant
stakeholders.
• Managing and coordinating the activities of subcontractors to
ensure they align with the master schedule.
• Working with legal and procurement teams to ensure that
contractual obligations are met and that the projects planning
aligns with agreed-upon terms.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Senior Planning Engineer

December 2018 - November 2019

Diligence Engineering Company

Khartoum, Sudan

December 2018 - November 2019

• Creating detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets to
ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Developing project schedules and updating them as needed to
reflect progress and changes.
• Identifying potential issues and risks and developing
contingency plans to mitigate them.
• Tracking project progress and adjusting as necessary to keep
the project on track.
• Working closely with project stakeholders, including project
managers, contractors, and clients, to ensure project success.
• Communicating project status to management and
stakeholders through reports and presentations.
• Ensuring that all project documentation is complete and up-to
date, and that the project complies with relevant regulations
and standards.
• Managing project resources effectively to ensure that they are
used efficiently.
• Streamlined workflows with thorough analysis of project
resource allocation and utilization.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Planning Engineer

December 2014 - November 2018

Award for Construction

Khartoum, Sudan

December 2014 - November 2018

• Create and maintain project schedules, using Primavera.
(Break down the entire project into manageable tasks and
define timelines and milestones).
• Identifying potential risks to the project timeline, cost and
quality, and developing strategies to mitigate them.
• Progress Monitoring and Reporting of the project, comparing
actual performance with the planned schedule and providing
regular updates to stakeholders and management.
• Ensure that the project stays within the approved budget by
tracking costs, forecasting future expenditures, and identifying
cost-saving opportunities.
• Facilitate communication between clients, consultants and
suppliers, ensuring that everyone is aligned with the project
objectives and timelines.
• Maintaining detailed records and documentation of planning
processes, changes, and decisions is crucial to tracking project
history and ensuring compliance.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Technical Office Engineer

January 2009 - November 2014

Troi for Building and Construction

Khartoum, Sudan

January 2009 - November 2014

• Organizing and maintaining project documents, including
drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Providing technical assistance to project managers and site
engineers, ensuring that all technical queries are addressed
promptly.
• Coordinating with various project stakeholders, including
contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, to ensure smooth
project execution.
• Assist in the implementation of quality control measures to
ensure that all work meets the required standards and
specifications.
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of project
schedules, ensuring that all activities are completed on time.
• Optimized technical documentation for clearer understanding,
resulting in a reduced number of errors.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely
delivery of high-quality projects.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Education

University of Khartoum

January 2008

January 2008

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Sudan

GPA (point): 3.35 out of 5

GPA (point): 3.35 out of 5

Civil Engineer Honer

Skills

civil engineer
Expert
civil engineer
Expert
Cost Estimating
Expert
Cost Estimating
Expert
Reporting
Expert
Reporting
Expert
Scheduling
Expert
Scheduling
Expert
Planning
Expert
Planning
Expert
Primavera P6
Expert
Primavera P6
Expert
Ms Project
Expert
Ms Project
Expert
Project coordination
Expert
Project coordination
Expert
Budget planning
Expert
Budget planning
Expert
Problem-solving
Expert
Problem-solving
Expert
Project Scheduling & Planning
Expert
Project Scheduling & Planning
Expert

Languages

Arabic

Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Oman Society of engineers

Recommendations

Ahmed Amein

Sep 2025

Sep 2025

Senior Mechanical Consultant Client

I had the pleasure of working with Hala ElAwad, and I can confidently say that he is a highly skilled and dedicated professional. He consistently demonstrates strong technical expertise, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to every challenge. His ability to manage projects efficiently, collaborate effectively with teams, and maintain a high level of commitment makes him an asset to any organization. I strongly recommend him for any opportunity, as I am certain he will deliver outstanding results and add great value wherever he works.

Hobbies and interests

Water Sports