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Hussam Shehada, Senior Planning Engineer

Hussam Shehada

Senior Planning Engineer·SYSTRA

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 13 years, 11 months

Senior Planning Engineer

April 2024 - Present

SYSTRA

Scarborough, Canada

April 2024 - Present

▪ Leading the project planning of the Scarborough East Subway Extension project (3.5 Billion USD) in the
Greater Toronto Area which utilizes a Progressive Design Build as a delivery model.
▪ Developing detailed project plans, schedules, and timelines throughout all stages of the project life cycle.
▪ Monitoring project progress and recommending adjustments as necessary to meet project objectives.
▪ Analyzing Project Schedules supplied by the Construction Contractor, other relevant Stakeholders and Third
Parties.
▪ Cultivating and maintaining robust partnerships with contractors, vendors, and suppliers to facilitate seamless
project execution.
▪ Supporting project planning strategy and execution including resource allocation, budget management, and cost
control throughout the project phases.
▪ Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to avoid project delays
▪ Training, developing and mentoring of junior Planners.

Company industry:
1392
Job role:
Management

Planning Engineer

October 2018 - April 2024

Kenaidan Contracting Ltd.

Mississauga, Canada

October 2018 - April 2024

• Create accurate baseline schedules that illustrate all stages of the project (from permits, subcontract procurement, shop drawings, forecasted delivery for long lead items, to construction activities and project closeout & final testing and commissioning) for proposal and for construction projects using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project by careful studying of project drawings, specifications and contract documents
• Work on different project sizes and scopes. Worked on maintenance projects, infrastructure projects for new developments, transit projects and water treatment plants with project value ranging from 2 million dollars to 120 million dollars
• Work with site teams on Updating and adjusting project activities according to actual and projected completion dates
• Provide accurate updates on project status of physical (according to project KPIs), financial and costs aspects of projects
• Coordinated with subcontractors to review and revise their progress and projected completion of work prior to issuing the Schedule Update
• Prepare earned value reports, manpower reports, cash flow, and schedule narratives as required by the site team
• Lead the project team during project execution to achieve targeted completion dates
• Perform and examine schedule delay analysis and apply extension of time claims in accordance with the project specifications
• Perform risk analysis on schedules, preparing pre-mitigation and post-mitigation scenarios and demonstrating the process and results to the project team using Primavera Risk Analysis Software
• Presented the planning documents to clients
• Maintaining positive, honest and strong relationship with clients from tendering stage till handing over, by giving a real picture of the project at hand and help with decision making process
• Create and updating company IMS procedures with regards to scheduling and risk management/analysis
• Participated in seminars to educate / coach project engineers about project planning, scheduling, earned value analysis and risk analysis

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Planning Engineer

June 2014 - February 2018

Ghantoot Road Contracting

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

June 2014 - February 2018

Project Title: Akoya Oxygen Phase 2 - Roads & Infrastructure IP6, IP7 & IP8
Client / Employer: Damac Front Line Investment Management
Consultant: ACE International Consulting Engineers
Scope of Work: Construction of infrastructure for a residential area (Akoya) includes Sewerage Network, Storm Drainage Network, Fire Fighting Network, Irrigation Network, Potable Water Network, Telecommunication Network & LV, HV & MD Networks, along with Roads Work Street Lighting
(November, 2016 - Present)

Project Title: Dubai Parks & Resorts
Client / Employer: Dubai Parks & Resorts
Consultant: Khatib & Alami, CH2M
Scope of Work: The project scope is constructing a bridge & roads network along with a massive a surface parking for the Dubai Parks and Resorts project located in Dubai UAE Sheikh Zayed road on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi
(January, 2016 - December 2016)

Project Title: Akoya Hills By Damac
Client / Employer: Damac Crescent Properties LLC
Consultant: KEO International Consultants
Scope of Work: Construction of infrastructure for a residential area (Akoya) includes Sewerage Network, Storm Drainage Network, Fire Fighting Network, Irrigation Network, Potable Water Network, Telecommunication Network & LV, HV & MD Networks, along with Roads Work Street Lighting. Moreover Sewerage, Irrigation, Firefighting Pump Stations & Storm Water Outfall and Oil Interceptors
(October, 2014 up till now)

Project Title: Al Furjan - Infrastructure Works to EPR Road and South Commercial 3rd Party Plots
Client / Employer: Al Furjan (Nakheel)
Consultant: Dar Al Handasah
Scope of Work: Construction of infrastructure for a Commercial Area (Al Furjan Strips) includes Sewerage Network, Storm Drainage Network, Fire Fighting Network, Irrigation Network, Potable Water Network, and Telecommunication Network along with Roads Work Street Lighting. Moreover Modifications to the Existing Networks & the Existing Sewerage Pump Station
(December, 2014 up till now)

Project Title: Jebel Ali Hills (Package 2) Rough Grading Works
Client / Employer: MERAAS
Consultant: Parsons
Scope of Work: Earth (Enabling) Works Rough Grading Bulk Cut and Fill
(October, 2014 - April 2015)

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Planning Engineer

December 2011 - June 2014

ghantoot transport & general contracting est. (Roads Division)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

December 2011 - June 2014

--Worked as Planning Engineer in Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone (KPIZ) Project Industrial Zone Area-A from December 2011 Up to May for Ghantoot Group Roads Division.

--Working as Planning Engineer in Maintenance and Rehabilitation Works for Abudhabi Strategic Road Zone 1, Abu Dhabi Region C-233/09, Traffic Alleviation at Al Bateen Saada Road, Traffic Alleviation Projects/ Grand Mosque, and Road Works in Areas Surrounding Abu Dhabi City, from Mid May Up to date For Ghantoot Group Roads Division.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Education

American University of Sharjah

June 2011

June 2011

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

United Arab Emirates

GPA (point): 2.36 out of 4

GPA (point): 2.36 out of 4

- Minor in Engineering Management - Intership as a site Enginner at Traget Engineering

Skills

Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Revit
Expert
Revit
Expert
CAD
Expert
CAD
Expert
Primavera P6
Expert
Primavera P6
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
MS Office
Expert
MS Office
Expert
Auto CAD
Intermediate
Auto CAD
Intermediate
MS Project
Expert
MS Project
Expert
Primavera P6
Expert
Primavera P6
Expert
Progress Monitoring
Expert
Progress Monitoring
Expert
Schedule Review
Expert
Schedule Review
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Schedule Management
Expert
Schedule Management
Expert
Change Management
Expert
Change Management
Expert
Progress Reporting
Expert
Progress Reporting
Expert
Revit
Expert
Revit
Expert
CAD
Expert
CAD
Expert

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
PMI-SP
Sep 2018
PMI-PMP
Dec 2017
Scheduling and Cost Control Based on Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide 5th Edi o
3Fold Education Centre
Jan 2014 - Jan 2014
Project Management in P6 Client-Server
Oracle
Apr 2010 - May 2010

Hobbies

  • Football, Bowling, Swimming, Technical Reading