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Muhammad Zaheer ud Din Babar, Project Controls Manager,  KSA/ Reporting Manager, KAFD

Muhammad Zaheer ud Din Babar

Project Controls Manager, KSA/ Reporting Manager, KAFD·JLL

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, Total Quality Management (Project Management)

Work experience

Total years of experience: 26 years, 0 months

Project Controls Manager, KSA/ Reporting Manager, KAFD

September 2020 - Present

JLL

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

September 2020 - Present

Same as previous. For details kindly refer to attached CV.

Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Management

Senior Manager Reporting - PMO

January 2018 - August 2020

Setec Tpi (FAST METRO RIYADH)

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2018 - August 2020

- Leading the production and preparation of the monthly progress reports and dashboards (civil works, track works, MEP, transit system)
- Establishing a robust and appropriate reporting system for the project commensurate with the scope complexity and key stakeholders.
- Responsible for ensuring reports are analysed and presented in such a way that they highlight key management issues and opportunities to execute the program efficiently.
- Pro-actively proposing appropriate KPI’s aligned to the respective project phase.
- Gathering the pertinent information and reports from the concerned stakeholders for their integration to the periodical reports
- Preparing professional technical and non-technical PowerPoint presentations as required.
- Assisting in the preparation and production of the various plans to be submitted
- Responsible for ensuring all progress reports are properly written and consistent.
- Meeting all deadlines with regard to report submissions for both internal and external reporting.
- Responsible for supporting effective communications across the PMO functions to ensure consistent reporting.
- Responsible for the administration and enforcement of the reporting cycle
- Responsible for representing PMO reporting at Program/Project level.
- Preparing any other documents as deemed to be necessary.

Company industry:
Management Consulting
Job role:
Construction and Building

Team Leader Cost Control (Senior Engineer Planning)

January 2017 - January 2018

Manens Tifs

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2017 - January 2018

Kindly refer attached CV.

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Construction and Building

Project Controls Manager

October 2016 - December 2016

Al Bawani

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

October 2016 - December 2016

Project Control Works, see CV for details

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Construction and Building

Project Controls Manager

February 2013 - October 2016

Saudi Oger Ltd

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

February 2013 - October 2016

* Develop, implement and maintain (monitor compliance and initiate CA/PA measures where necessary) all project controls processes and procedures
* Head Planning, Cost Control, Risk Management, Reporting and Document Control Teams
* Review cost data, productivity, man hour projections, consumed budget, VO, CO, SI, Accruals, material on Site, Sub contract pending payments, sub contract payments made etc.
* Ensure that monitoring and reporting of actual performance is done separately by planners for original SOW and separately for VOs and COs both approved and unapproved
* Help Contract Department for preparing & finalizing Time Extension & other contractual issues / claims.

Further responsibilities are explained below
Planning and Scheduling Works:
* Ensure that Scope is defined by adopting WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) approach.
* Define all the activities are defined under WBS on timeline by assigning duration and logical links to create a Logical Schedule having Critical Path.
* Ensure that an Integrated Baseline Schedule and Baseline Budget is developed.
* Continuously monitor schedule updates

Budget Control Works:
* Define Initial Target Budget at WBS Level and then Detailed Target Budget to control the project expenses.
* Record required Budget Transfers from one WBS to other WBS as per the Authority Matrix and updating the Current Target Budget
* Record Contingency Transfers to different WBS elements as required to meet the required expense.
* Recording Budget Supplement or Returns when required to or from the project to meet its requirement.
* Revise the Budget if there is a change in Scope or as required or directed by Management on quarterly basis.

Cost Control Works:
* Ensure that Planned Cost (BAC) is calculated by using the Bottom Up approach.
* Continuously monitor Variances by using EVMS.
* Track the trends of CPI, SPI and TCPI.
* Calculate the CTC and CAC or LRE
* Prepare & Monitor Cash Inflow and Cash Outflows for the Project

Issue & Risk Management Works:
* Develop the Risk Management Plan.
* Identify the Risks.
* Apply both Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Management theories, (Excel and ”PRA” is used)
* Work with management to Develop Risk Mitigation Strategies.
* Continuously Monitor all Primary Risks and Watch list.
* Maintain the Issue Register, Categorizing them and dealing them as per the priority
* Closely monitor all Issues (matured risks) and their causes. (Issue Burn down Charts, etc)
* Develop monthly reports on project risks (Risk Status Open Vs. Closed, Risk Exposure / Reserve, Tornedo Diagram, Distribution Curves, etc.)

Trend / Change Management:
* Maintain the Trend (change or potential change) Log due to changes in the Project Control Baseline (Project Control Budget, Baseline Scope, and Schedule).
* Segregate the trends into four groups External Trends, Internal Trends, VE Trends or Other Trends.
* Prepare rough assessment of time and cost after coordinating with the project team, and then dealing the trend depending on the First Gate and Second Gate Approvals.

Reporting Works:
* Review Monthly Executive Summary, Monthly Dashboard Reports, Project Health Status and Bi-weekly Progress Presentations, Weekly/Monthly Reports for Client/Top Management
* Prepare Monthly Project Financial Report which shows Project Revenue, Gross Margin, Project Operating Profit, Forecast & Cash Flow Status.
* Report by using EVM and other project controls & quality tools which consists of EV, PV, AC, EAC, BAC, CV, SV, CPI, SPI, TCPI, KPIs for Engg, Proc and Const, Issue & Risk Management, Quality Gate, Change Management, Revenue Status, Quality Status, Staff Status, Invoicing & Payment Status, charts and graphs.(Time & Money Wise S-Curves, Bulls Eye Chart, CPI & SPI trend charts, Issue Burn Down Charts, Activities Burn up and Burn Down Charts, Histograms) etc. in a Dashboard.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Manager Project Controls + SAP PS SME (Power User)

February 2009 - January 2013

presson descon international (private) limited

Lahore, Pakistan

February 2009 - January 2013

Implemented and running SAP for Engineering, Construction & Operations (SAP for EC&O) in PDIL by:
• Evaluated & developed the procedures (Process Flow Diagrams) & Business Blue Prints for AS-IS and TO-BE Processes to implement ERP Solution in the company.
• Worked as a SAP PS(Project System) Subject Matter Expert(SME)
• Worked as a Change Lead for the change management due to implementation of SAP(ERP)
• Created Master Data for SAP PS Module for projects consisting of standard WBS, Standard networks, etc
• Expertise includes but not limited to Defining Projects, WBS, Networks, Internal, External /Service or cost activities, defining relationships, Scheduling, Material Elements, BOM, services, calculating planned costs, PR Creations, DIR Creations and attachments, Claim Management, creating budgets, creating versions, activity confirmations, defining measurement methods & POC for Earned Value Management (EVM), generating reports, creating models, etc in SAP PS & CO-ECP
• Provided training of SAP PS(Project System) Module and CO-ECP (Easy Cost Planning) to End Users

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PROJECT CONTROLS MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES ARE GIVEN BELOW

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Information Technology

Manager Project Control

October 2008 - January 2013

Presson Descon International Private Limited

Lahore, Pakistan

October 2008 - January 2013

Current PCM Role in Saudi Oger plus below mentioned additional Tasks:
* Prepared, discussed & finalized for time extensions (EOT) with the client.
* Conducted personnel performance reviews when delegated. Interviewing candidates and makes recommendations for employment decisions.
* Developed the SOP, MS and Forms for the functions related to PMD (Project Management Department) for IMS Implementation.
* Prepared PMD’s Departmental Budget (CAPEX & OPEX) and done its monitoring on monthly basis.

Portfolio Management (Previous Role):
* Ensured best practice tools are implemented and managed the delivery of all outputs relating to project controls to ensure projects are on time and reach agreed upon quality standards.
* Application of Project Controls on all the projects and reporting for the same on monthly basis (Portfolio Management)
* Prepared the Internal Budget & monitored cost variances for the project
* Organized and directed the activities of the projects control team
* Calculated and controlled planned cost and budget for all the projects. (Portfolio)
* Prepared Project Execution strategy for various Gas, Supply and infrastructure EPC projects

Support During Proposal Stage (Previous Role):
* Coordinated works for all the proposals from PMD side, working on the construction price
* Prepared Project Execution Plan, Constructed Methodologies and Proposal stage Schedule and histograms.
* Calculated of Overheads for all the EPCC & Supply Proposals.
* Prepared Level 2 and 3 schedules for the Proposals

PROJECT MANAGER (Additional Assignment)
April 2012 - January 2013 (10 months)
Has performed the following PM activities as additional assignment/ role to Project Control Manager:

* Managed all Engineering, Procurement, and Fabrication related activities.
* Handled all interfaces with client, subcontractors and interdepartmental.
* Monitored and controlled Baseline Schedule and Baseline Budget.
* Ensured that a quality product is delivered within awarded scope, time & budget in safe and healthy environment.
* Kept track of changes made in the project SOW due to client wish lists or internal miss outs, and calculated their time and cost affect on project delivery.
* Ensured effective and timely communication with client related to different issues and disputes.
* Registered all contractual issues related to delays and claims
* Handled project team effectively and maintained their motivation level high during the course of project
* Conducted weekly and monthly progress review meetings both with internal and external stake holders
* Ensured that right decisions are made at right time in order to avoid problems that may hinder project progress
* Ensured that all the works are entered and done in SAP (ERP System).

COMPANY & PROJECT:
Presson Descon International Private Limited, Lahore, Pakistan - Previous Company
* Supply of Filter Scrubber & Condensate Tank Skid for UCH II Power Plant to DIPL

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Project Controls Engineer

November 2007 - October 2008

Basil Engineering Services

Pakistan

November 2007 - October 2008

Performed costing and scheduling functions including budget development, performance measurement, change control, schedule development, trending, forecasting, reporting and analysis. By utilizing the following elements of Project controls:
* Used Earned Value Analysis for Cost Tracking. Integrating work scope for assigned entities into project planning & control tools.
* Utilized project control tools and systems including Primavera P3.
* Independently prepared required reports, charts and graphs.
* Monitored and reported project performance against the baseline in compliance with EVMS.
* Developed budget and resource requirements to accomplish scope.
* Variance analysis and reporting.
* Monthly report and specialized reports including labor and non-labor work-off curves, cost performance metrics, and special ad hoc reports.
* Developed and maintained schedules (i.e.. identifying and defining activities, sequencing activities, resource loading activities, defining durations, developing work breakdown structure (WBS) and status schedule(s).
* Forecast by utilizing appropriate historical data, trending techniques and tools, and applying known factors in order to develop fiscal estimates. Utilizing Organizational and teamwork skills required to effectively multi-task and work effectively with peers, managers, and customers both within and external to the organization and company.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Cost Controller & Planner (Project Controls Engineer)

May 2007 - October 2007

Arabian Construction Company W.L.L.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

May 2007 - October 2007

Cost Control Works:
* Used Earned Value Analysis for Cost Tracking.
* Used BCWS, BCWP & ACWP to calculate the SV & CV
* Calculated the SPI and CPI.
* Prepared sub contractor logs and keeping the track of it.
* Prepared Billing Curve, Labor Cost Curve and Act vs Estimated Cost Curve.
* Kept records for reasons of cost variances and keeping the record.
* Revised the Dry Cost used for Tendering as per the present cost variance if required..
* Assembled data for preparation of project cost reports and cost forecasts.
* Made Cash Flow Status which helps in knowing the up to date cash in hand status.
* Controlled the production rates of labor and equipments.

Planning & Scheduling Engineer Works:
* Planned & Scheduled the projects on Prima Vera 3.1
* Made Time Wise and Money Wise S- Curves.
* Estimated the costs for the projects on Prima Vera
* Made Cash flow Diagrams (S-Curves)
* Generated different types of Resource & Cost loading Reports which helps in controlling the over all budget & progress of Project
* Set Monthly targets for the projects.
* Tracked the projects by making Daily, Weekly & Monthly Reports for monitoring the progress of the Projects
* Made comparisons of weekly/monthly claimed quantities with the weekly/monthly actually done quantities.
* Have knowledge of Last Planner system which consists of PPC, RNC, PF etc.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Planning & Cost Control Engineer

October 2003 - April 2007

Delma Engineering Projects Company W.L.L.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

October 2003 - April 2007

Duties includes the following things:
Planning & Scheduling Engineer Works:
* Planned & Scheduled the projects on Prima Vera 3.1
* Made Time Wise and Money Wise S- Curves.
* Estimated the costs for the projects on Prima Vera
* Made Cash flow Diagrams (S-Curves)
* Generated different types of Resource & Cost loading Reports which helps in controlling the over all budget & progress of Project
* Set Monthly targets for the projects.
* Tracked the projects by making Daily, Weekly & Monthly Reports for monitoring the progress of the Projects
* Made comparisons of weekly/monthly claimed quantities with the weekly/monthly actually done quantities.
Cost Control & Tendering Works:
* Maintained project records of cost data for all cost analysis and reporting functions from various sources.
* Revised the Dry Cost used for Tendering as per the present market situation.
* Assembled data for preparation of project cost reports and cost forecasts.
* Requested quotations for different materials from different vendors and then making cost comparisons.
Technical/QS Works:
* Made preq. Documents for enlistment in different departments in UAE.
* Made Tech. Submittals for diff. tenders & projects as per the requirement of clients.
* Tracked the material submittal, approval & order placing.
* Taken care of Drafting & Q.S. Section.
* Quantity Take-off from the approved drawings.
* Verified the Ordered Quantities verses the Actual Drawing Quantities.
* Made Recapitalization (Recaps) of BOQ’s
Management Representative(MR) Works:
* Worked as a MR for the company for the three (03) ISO
Management Systems:
o ISO 9001:2000
o ISO 14001:2004
o OHSAS 18001:1999
* Made all the Documents required for the three systems i.e, IMS Manuals which includes policy, objectives, procedures, Method Statements and forms. Have clear idea about Hazard and Risk Analysis for OHSAS 18001:1999 & Aspect Impact Register for ISO 14001:2004.
* Achieved Certification for the three systems.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Civil Estimator / Planner

July 2002 - July 2003

Badar Hassan Al-Hussaini & Sons Co.

Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

July 2002 - July 2003

Planner/ Estimator (Civil)

* Estimated the cost of different projects related to civil for Administration Buildings, Community houses, Roads, Swimming Pools, Sheds under Abqaiq Community Maintenance Division, ARAMCO. The areas that come under ACMD are Abqaiq, Qurrayah Beach, Shed Gum etc.
* Planned & scheduled all the activities of the Projects.
* Planned the quantity of materials for the Projects.
* Planned the number of labors in given duration for the Projects.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Project Engineer

April 2001 - June 2002

Ziauddin Ahmed & Co. (Pvt.) Limited

Pakistan

April 2001 - June 2002

* Planned (using Prima Vera & MS Project), Managed, organized the constructional activities which includes building works, pavement Works, public health works etc for PSO Aviation "INTO-PLANE" Facility at New International Airport, Lahore. Duties also include Q.A Q.C. Works.
* Planned, managed & organized the constructional Activities for the Extension of Structural Steel Canopy at PSO Defence Service Station, Cavalary ground, Lahore.
* Planned (using Prima Vera), Managed & organized the constructional Activities for PSO Intekhab Filling Station, Faisal Town, Lahore & Preparation of running bills for the construction sites.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Coordinating Engineer

April 2000 - March 2001

GANDHARA Consultants & The Construction Services

Pakistan

April 2000 - March 2001

* Coordinated with the Pakistan State Oil (PSO) Engineers of Construction Department in Punjab Province & also in Karachi Office.
* Duties include organizing & managing the project by appointing & deputing Engineers to different Pakistan State Oil (PSO) sites situated in Punjab & NWFP. As a project incharge I was controlling more than 34 sites.
* Planned (using Prima Vera), Managed & organized the constructional Activities for Mussarrat Brother Filling Station, Mandibha-ud-din.
* Prepared the running bills for the constructional sites and for the consultancy sites.
* Job was to check and control the Renovation / Construction of the Pakistan State Oil (PSO) Filling Stations which includes Layout, Construction of Kiosk (Office, Mini mart, Tyre shop etc) Kerb Walls, Soak Pit, Septic Tanks, Underground Fuel Storage Tanks, Plumbing works, Structural Steel Canopy, Canopy False Ceiling, Islands & Columns, Laying of Trenches, Asphalt & Brick Pavements (consists of sub base, base & wearing surface) etc. according to Specifications at Galaxy Gasoline, Ferozepur Road, Lahore & Green View Service Station, Model Town, Lahore etc
* Assisted in making the Tender documents of DEAN'S Hotel & Trade Center, Peshawar. Dean's Trade Center consists of 17 Floors on 54 Canals. Estimated the quantities from drawings for Dean's Hotel & Trade Center, Peshawar.
* Estimated the quantities from drawings for Mussarrat Brothers F/S, Mandibha-ud-din. & Rate Analysis for the Mandibha-ud-din Project

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Engineering

Education

University of the Punjab

December 2010

December 2010

Master's degree, Total Quality Management (Project Management)

Pakistan

Pakistan Institute of Modern Sciences

December 2010

December 2010

Diploma, PGD in Project Planning & Control

Pakistan

University of Engineering & Technology

April 2000

April 2000

Bachelor's degree, B.Sc. Civil Engineering

Pakistan

B.Sc. Civil Engineering * 1st Division as a whole in all the four years

Punjab University

July 1993

July 1993

Bachelor's degree, Double Math Physica

Pakistan

B.Sc. Double Maths Physics * 1st Division

Skills

Risk Management
Expert
Risk Management
Expert
Planning
Expert
Planning
Expert
Project Controls
Expert
Project Controls
Expert
Team Management
Expert
Team Management
Expert
Primavera P3 & amp P6
Expert
Primavera P3 & amp P6
Expert
Civil Engineering
Expert
Civil Engineering
Expert
MS Project Planner
Expert
MS Project Planner
Expert
Auto Cad 2000
Intermediate
Auto Cad 2000
Intermediate
MS Office
Expert
MS Office
Expert
SAP PS
Intermediate
SAP PS
Intermediate
Project Controls
Expert
Project Controls
Expert
SAP ECP
Intermediate
SAP ECP
Intermediate
Primavera V 6
Expert
Primavera V 6
Expert
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Expert
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Expert
Risk Management
Intermediate
Risk Management
Intermediate
Cost Control
Expert
Cost Control
Expert
Planning & Scheduling
Expert
Planning & Scheduling
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Primavera V 3.1
Expert
Primavera V 3.1
Expert
Portfolio Management
Expert
Portfolio Management
Expert
Pertmaster
Intermediate
Pertmaster
Intermediate
Planning
Expert
Planning
Expert
Team Management
Expert
Team Management
Expert
Primavera P3 & amp P6
Expert
Primavera P3 & amp P6
Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Urdu

Expert

Arabic

Beginner

Memberships

Pakistan Engineering Council

Professional Engineer(Civil)

June 2000

PMI, USA

Membership

May 2011

RICS

AssocRICS

August 2021

Training and Certifications

Certifications
PMI-RMP
Oct 2012
PMP
Aug 2011

Training
AutoCAD 2000
CIIT, Lahore, Paksitan
Apr 2001
Primavera V 3
Pakistan Engineering Congress, Lahore
Apr 2000
Visual Basic 6.0
Pakistan Engineering Congress, Lahore
Apr 2000
Enterprise Risk Management
LUMS, Pakistan
Apr 2009
SAP (PS/CO-ECP)
Descon Engineering Limited
Apr 2011
Risk Mangement in Project
PMI, Lahore Chapter, Pakistan
Jun 2012

Recommendations

Deleted User

Jun 2013

Jun 2013

Project QS & Contracts ManagerColleague

Eng Babar is simply outstanding in his job. He is well versed with all the aspects of Project Management and have good authority over all the trades. I am petty sure he will prove to be a boon to the Company whichever employs him.