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Miqdad Nottan Veedan  PMP DM Approved ,  Planning Manager

Miqdad Nottan Veedan PMP DM Approved

Planning Manager·Pico international LLC

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, Advanced Construction Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 12 years, 8 months

Planning Manager

April 2023 - Present

Pico international LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Hybrid

April 2023 - Present

Responsibilities:
- Managed the evaluation and control of project schedules, utilizing advanced planning & scheduling tools like Primavera.
- Developed comprehensive Project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Level III/IV Construction Schedules for individual projects, integrating inter-discipline/inter-phase schedule requirements.
- Provided timely and accurate project controls information to facilitate a clear understanding of project performance compared to planned targets.
- Reviewed contractor-submitted schedules for construction sequence, resource adequacy, duration estimation, and compliance with contract requirements.
- Evaluated and verified planning and scheduling information from progress schedules, identifying potential delays and critical events while proposing mitigation measures.
- Coordinated and resolved planning and scheduling issues with contractors and the Employer.
- Conducted analyses to assess time impacts of changes, variations, and potential events, offering alternative courses of action as a subject matter expert.
- Maintained detailed records and promptly notified contractors of delays or schedule deviations.
- Delivered reasoned and analytical responses to contractor notices and claims, utilizing programming data, construction practices, and contractual provisions.
- Conducted thorough assessments of claims, including Extension of Time and Disruption, using leading delay analysis methodologies such as window analysis and time impact analysis.
- Prepared reports on various claims and other project-related matters as required.
- Coordinated with the Client/PMC to finalize various programs, reports, and claims.
- Actively participated in project meetings, providing valuable input and preparing concise and precise meeting minutes.
- Demonstrated strong foreseeability in identifying potential project risks, recording them in the Risk Register, and informing the project team.
- Extensive experience in managing Infrastructure projects, including roads, utilities, and community development in mixed-land settings.

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

Planning Engineer

July 2022 - April 2023

Amana Contracting And Steel Buildings - Qatar

Doha, Qatar

July 2022 - April 2023

Maintaining the schedule baselines and ensure mechanisms are in place to monitor performance.
Working closely with the client, sub-consultants and main contractors.
Review overall project status with the Project Management team and recommend corrective action where necessary.
Use a clear, systematic approach to solving complex issues and able to communicate solutions in an effective, efficient, high level manner.
Coordinating and managing multiple stakeholders and demonstrate the ability to build relationships.
Establish project planning process and procedure to include within the PEP (Project Execution Plan)
Assure integration of sub-schedules from all parties (functions, subdivisions) involved in the projects.
Tracks and reports progress against the baseline schedule and continuously monitors risks and opportunities as well as proactively develops scenarios, mitigation or back-up plans required.
Report on schedule progress inclusive of contractual spend utilising reporting metrics including EV (earned value) and PV (planned value) and deviations within all functions and parties involved in the project
The Project Planner produces schedule-related KPI's as required by the project.
Lead meetings related to the schedule and its associated process and procedure
Manage, with the support of all Project Team members, the effective communication to all functions of their duties and responsibilities in the execution of the schedule

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

Planning Engineer

December 2021 - July 2022

Duncan and Ross Consulting

Doha, Qatar

December 2021 - July 2022

Integrate multiple schedules into a master project schedule, base line, status, and perform measurement baseline. Develop and maintain summary level schedule reports: Gantt, milestone charts, and other tools used to support critical path analysis, near-term tasks work, priority-based resource allocations, performance variances, and to support cost/schedule integration. Gather and analyze information to prepare reports on the progress of projects. Frequent on-site visits to review construction progress required.

Support the project management team in the planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting of projects, including dashboard maintenance. Work in collaboration with project management team to drive consistency of the project scheduling approach to facilitate accuracy in project execution and reporting

Facilitate and participate in weekly schedule reviews, Get the delay analysis from the contractors and present it to the Package owners and Management. (Challenge the % Progress to the Contractors), Get the S-Curves from Contractors and prepare overall S-Curve for the project.

Follow up with contractor for project controls related issues like Schedule update, MOM, Progress Reports, Material Reports, Manpower Reports, etc. Follow up with contractor for project controls related issues like Schedule update, MOM, Progress Reports, Material Reports, Manpower Reports, etc.

Record all Change Notice of different contractors, Submit and Participate in EOT claims with proper window analysis and construction methodologies.

Company industry:
Project & Construction Planning
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Planning Engineer

September 2019 - May 2021

Charilaos Apostolides Bahrain WLL

Manama, Bahrain

September 2019 - May 2021

- Prepare and update the project schedule based on the contract

- Set the work programs and target milestones for each phase based on the project plan.

- Monitor critical activities based on the project schedule and advise project management.

- Prepare and submit an updated work program and cash flow curve showing actual progress and identify areas of fatigue and establishes means and methods for recovery, if any, as well as new critical activities.

- Monitor day to day work progress and prepare the weekly and monthly program and report.

- Maintain and record update of site work progress obtained from Project Manager.

- Preparations monthly report reflecting work progress summary.

- Report to the Project Manager about the current work progress and make the comparison between plan and actual progress and study impact of alternative approaches to work.

- Participate in project meetings and discussions with the Client as required.

- Assists in the preparation work program, cash flow and manpower histogram for tenders

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

Planning Engineer

January 2019 - June 2019

Ali Mousa and Sons Contracting

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2019 - June 2019

-Preparing Baselines and revised programs
- Submission of weekly and monthly reports
- Preparing Look ahead program based on Present site condition
- Estimating the required manpower & monitoring the actual manpower
- Maintaining records for all variations and additional works of the project
- Attending client progress meetings
- Prepare dashboards and reports
- Updating overall project schedule in primavera p6
- Perform Earned Value Analysis (Actual vs Planned)
- Keep project management alert of any risks identified
- Prepare, analyze and defend Extension of Time Claims
- Review and monitor subcontractors' programs and reports
- Attending Subcontractor and Supplier meetings

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Construction and Building

QS and Planning Engineer

January 2017 - December 2018

Hi-tech Group Of Companies

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2017 - December 2018

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

• Preparing of detailed construction shedule. Updating and monitoring progress on weekly basis. • Preparing & issuing of a weekly & monthly progress reports to the client, the consultant, project manager as well as to the company top management.
• Preparing of project resources profile showing the actual VS planned quantities as well as the remaining ones according to the latest updates based on resource allocation to the project schedule.
• Updating the schedule based on changes and actual site productivities so as to recover any delays if any. Preparation of monthly cash flow to the client and project senior management showing the value of work done as well as the value of materials on site as planned, earned value and fore casted values. Monitor the technical submittal schedule & sub-contractors schedule.
. Making program schedule for submission of project in Tendering stage using Primavera P6 8.3
. Preparing cash flow for submission of project in Tendering stage
.Preparing Manpower Histogram for submission of project in Tendering stage•Scrutinize, review of tender drawings/documents for discrepancies, additional BoQ items/scope and incorporating within the tender offer; Liaise with consultant regarding ambiguities contract work scope and seek clarifications there to.
•Quantity Take Off for all Civil elements (manually, A-CAD) based on pricing preambles and compiling the Tender BoQ with description.
•Analysis of rates for Labour, Material and Plant (fixed and variable) and thus assist build up costing, pricing and analysis of direct and indirect cost for the BOQ items.
•Maintain vendors data base, Floating Enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers.
•Analyze and compare quotations received at bid stage and clarifying exclusions/qualifications within.
•Compilation of tender/bid offer submissions.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Construction and Building

Planning Engineer

June 2014 - May 2016

Ashtec Contractors LTD

Kerala, India

June 2014 - May 2016

preparation of Basel lines and Daily weekly monthly reports for multiple projects

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Planning Engineer

July 2012 - June 2014

Uralungal labour contract corporative society pvt ltd,kerala

Kerala, India

July 2012 - June 2014

construction and design of RC bridge

Y shaped bridge across two rivers having a total length of 110 m and width 11.05 m and a circle round about of 22.10 diameter. support structure is RCC DMC piles and piers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

#act as the main technical adviser on a construction site for subcontractors, craftspeople and operatives
#set out, level and survey the site
#check plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations
#ensure that all materials used and work performed are in accordance with the specifications
#oversee the selection and requisition of materials
agree a price for materials and make cost-effective solutions and proposals for the intended project
#manage, monitor and interpret the contract design documents supplied by the client or architect
#liaise with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project
#liaise with the local authority (where appropriate to the project) to ensure compliance with local construction regulations and by-laws
#communicate with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers and surveyors), including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress
#day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors
#plan the work and efficiently organise the plant and site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines
#oversee quality control and health and safety matters on site
#prepare reports as required
#resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Engineering

Education

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH

March 2016

March 2016

Master's degree, Advanced Construction Management

India

GPA (percentage): 65%

GPA (percentage): 65%

This programme of studies builds upon the concepts and methodologies of management, engineering,
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TKM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

May 2012

May 2012

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

India

GPA (percentage): 61%

GPA (percentage): 61%

Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works like roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewerage systems, pipelines and railways.

Skills

Civil Engineering
Expert
Civil Engineering
Expert
Scheduling
Expert
Scheduling
Expert
Project Planning
Expert
Project Planning
Expert
Primavera P6
Expert
Primavera P6
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
AUTOCAD
Intermediate
AUTOCAD
Intermediate
BRIDGES AND PILES
Expert
BRIDGES AND PILES
Expert
MS OFFICE
Intermediate
MS OFFICE
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Expert
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Expert
project management
Intermediate
project management
Intermediate
Candy 7
Intermediate
Candy 7
Intermediate
primavara P 6
Intermediate
primavara P 6
Intermediate
M S Project
Intermediate
M S Project
Intermediate
AUTO DESK QUANTITY TAKE OFF
Intermediate
AUTO DESK QUANTITY TAKE OFF
Intermediate
PRIMAVERA WEB
Expert
PRIMAVERA WEB
Expert
PLANSWIFT PROFESSIONAL
Expert
PLANSWIFT PROFESSIONAL
Expert
Tendering Process
Intermediate
Tendering Process
Intermediate
primavera
Intermediate
primavera
Intermediate
primavera p6
Intermediate
primavera p6
Intermediate
ms project
Beginner
ms project
Beginner
planning
Expert
planning
Expert
Power Bi
Intermediate
Power Bi
Intermediate
project controls
Intermediate
project controls
Intermediate
Program Monitoring
Expert
Program Monitoring
Expert
Primavera P6
Expert
Primavera P6
Expert
Tendering
Expert
Tendering
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
MS Project
Expert
MS Project
Expert

Social profiles

Languages

Hindi

Intermediate

Malayalam

Expert

English

Expert

Arabic

Beginner

Memberships

Project Management Institute, USA

Member

February 2020

Society of Engineers, United Arab Emirates

Affliated Member

July 2023

Society of Engineers UAE

Affliated Member

July 2023

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Dubai Muncipality (G+1) Certificate
Jan 2024
Society of Engineers UAE , Member
Jul 2023
Society of Engineers , United Arab Emirates
Jul 2023
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Apr 2023 - Apr 2026
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MMUP / UPDA Certificate
Feb 2022
Primavera P6 Project Management
Sep 2021
PMI Menmbership Certificate
Feb 2020
Building Estimation and Costing
Oct 2016
Enterprise Project Planning and Management
Oct 2016

Hobbies and interests

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