Ramzi Kanaan

- Provide technical guidance related to the Planning and Cost Control for the Project Controls Department.
- Review/prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and presentations to the Board of Directors and the consultant.
- Review the preparation of the project baseline schedule, schedule updates, monitor the progress, identify the delay events and analyze the impact, provide recommendations for performance improvement and/or corrective action, and a recovery plan
- Prepare the Project Execution Plan and conduct studies/analysis and scenarios as the management requires.
- Support the Contracts Department in the preparation of change orders, claims, and variations orders
- Review the project schedule, analyze the critical paths, monitor the project progress, actual vs plan, performance metrics, and key project deliverables.
- Analyze the labor productivity and develop project forecast for the labor, material, and equipment
- Coordinate with the Engineering, Construction and Procurement departments and propose solutions to cost and planning problems to mitigate delays, execute the project efficiently within budget and on schedule
- Monitor the performance of sub-contractors, chair weekly progress meetings to review the project status, monitor the progress, solve the pending issues, prepare the progress and performance reports
- Develop the project budget, prepare the cost reports and, forecast cost at completion

Project:

- Design & build of King Salman Airbase Project for the Saudi Ministry of Defense (SAR 1 Billion)

- In charge of 3 housing projects for the Saudi Ministry of Interior including 2700 units valued a SAR 4.2 billion
- Responsible for all aspects of effective project controls related to Planning, cost control, and change control
- Prepare project budget, cost report, cash flow, Earned Value Analysis (EVM), estimate cost at completion, monitor cost performance, analyze trends, prepare forecasts, and productivity reports.
- Review and update the project schedule monitor/analyze project progress, S-curves, actual vs plan, performance metrics, productivity, and key project deliverables.
- Review/prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and presentations to the Board of Directors and the consultant.
- Establish and implement project controls processes, procurement & equipment aligned with JV agreement, maintain close liaison with the functional management to ensure adherence to JV policy and best practice.
- Manage and guide the project controls’ team of cost controllers, planners, and quantity surveyors.
- Prepare What-if scenarios for project plan considering different requirements, constraints, and milestones.
- Overview & control for procurement activities, check prices versus budget, approve POs and monitor stores.
- Assist in the preparation of change orders, claims, and variations to/from the client and sub-contractors.
- Prepare project risk analysis and ensure issues or potential issues that may affect the project progress are brought to the attention of the management on time.
- Provide feedback on the actual cost of items and assist the Tendering Department in pricing new projects.
- Early alert PMO director on deviations from the plan that may negatively affect the project budget & schedule

Project:
- Design & Build three Housing Complex Projects for the Saudi Ministry of Interior (SAR 4.2 Billion)

Accomplishments:
- Played key role in winning time extensions and change orders/claims valued more than SAR 100 M
- Saving 10-15% of the budget by implementing project control procedures on procurement and sub-contracting
- Significant contribution in cost reduction by 5-10 % by monitoring and analyzing the efficient usage and cost-effectiveness of labor, equipment, camp, and catering
- Implemented new procedures for Planning & Cost Control using Primavera, SAP & Earned Value Analysis

Job Profile:
- Spearhead operations of the Project Controls Department encompassing activities like planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, cash flow, budget, and reporting for mega projects valued at SAR 3+ Billion for Aramco and TOTAL
- Prepare the planning package including baseline schedule, check activities relation, constraints, critical/near-critical paths, resources loading & leveling, resources histogram, S-Curve, planned Vs actual analysis.
- Prepare/Check the Cost Control reports including the earned value analysis, budget baseline, cash flow, cost and revenue analysis, cost & schedule performance, cost estimate at completion, forecast profit/loss.
- Prepare/ review project progress reports and presentations to the client and top management
- Interface with Aramco project management team, sub-contractors, and internally with other departments to monitor the project progress and resolve any issues
- Ensure effective communication of problems/risks to the management and the team (30+ planners and cost controllers) about decisions/events impacting cost and schedule to take remedial/mitigation measures
- Assess project updated schedule versus baseline, analyze the impact of slippages and propose recovery plan
- Implement Earned Value Management (EVM) across the Program using Earned Value Analysis (EVA) tools/ methodologies, perform variance and trend analysis for cost and schedule
- Coordinate with other departments for preparation of claims/ variation orders and time extension.
- Prepare /review manpower and equipment productivity reports
- Set up/ maintain an updated data bank of performance parameters and lessons learned used for cost control purposes, performance improvement, and input for tendering/pricing of new projects.
- Support the management in tender preparation/ evaluation of bids related to schedule & cost
- Involved in certification of sub-contractors invoices after evaluation of actual works completed
- Conduct studies/analysis as required by the executive management.
- Perform training for the planners and cost controllers on project control procedures and practices.

Projects:
- SATORP, LSTK, "Aramco-TOTAL Jubail Refinery- Package 8" (SAR 1, 745 M)
- Saudi Aramco, LSTK, "Wasit Downstream Pipelines" (SAR 390 M)
- Saudi Aramco, LSPB, "Expand Sanitary Waste Water Treatment Plant" (SAR 122 M)
- Saudi Aramco, LSTK, "Install East-West Sales Gas Pipeline Extension" (SAR 347 M)
- Saudi Aramco, LSTK, "Install Pipeline Instrument Scraping Facilities" (SAR 185 M)
- Saudi Aramco, LSTK, "Increase East-West Pipeline Capacity" (SAR 401 M)

Accomplishments:
- Acknowledged saving 10-15% of projects budget by controlling procurement and sub-contracting procedure
- Involved in preparation and review of several winning proposals with value of $ 85+ Million
- Conducted market study for prices and resources availability by visiting South Sudan for a 5, 000 soldiers camp project valued at $ 116 Million
- Visited Kenya to execute runway and roads project, met sub-contractors, collected prices, evaluated sub-contractors’ capabilities (Financial, equipment, manpower, experience), negotiated prices and contract terms

Job Profile:
- Involved in management of Project Controls Department performing planning, cost control, proposals, budget, invoicing and progress/ status reports
- Set up a team of planners and cost controllers rendering support to company offices located in United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Djibouti, Kenya, Lebanon and Afghanistan
- Worked across many projects including design & build of buildings, runway, roads, electrical, water & sewer networks, waste water treatment plants, re-locatable units
- In charge of project planning, schedules preparation, resources loading and leveling, evaluate project performance/ progress against baseline using Primavera P6
- Update the projects progress and prepare status reports including work progress, cost analysis, cost forecast, revenue, schedule analysis, resources, change orders and area of concerns
- Assess project status, highlight potential deviations from schedule, cost, scope baseline and propose corrective actions
- Prepared/reviewed the variation orders for project scope/ schedule
- Developed/reviewed project proposals include cost estimate, qualifications, scope, schedule & execution plan
- Evaluated team performance and conducted training sessions aligned to the project requirements

Major Projects: (For US NAVY)
- Utilities improvement at Isa Air Base - Bahrain - Re-locatable berthing units at Isa Air Base - Bahrain
- Boat storage at Amchit base - Lebanon - Roumieh instructor facility at Roumieh base - Lebanon
- Satellite fire station at Camp Lemonier - Djibouti
- Prime power II at Camp Lemonier - Djibouti
- Roads and runway in Manda bay - Kenya - Aircraft Apron, Taxiway & Maintenance Hangar - Djibouti

Accomplishments:
- Played key role in development/ implementation of computerized estimating system that improved bidding success rate from 1 in 10 to 1 in 7
- Prepared 20+ winning proposals worth $150 Million such as Tripoli Airport-Libya, Passenger terminal in Jebel Ali Airport, Abu Dhabi crude oil pipeline, Dubai Metro, Military College-Qatar, Trade center Tower-Kuwait, Muscat City Center and many other commercial, industrial and residential projects

Job Profile:
- Led team of 15 estimation engineers and rendered technical support for optimization/ release of quotations
- Evaluate/study tender documents including scope of work, drawings, bill of quantities, specifications, schedule, contract terms, payment terms and penalties
- Designed & quoted ranges of steel structures such as high-rise buildings, oil & gas structures, aircraft hangars, airports, shopping centers, commercial & residential complexes, showrooms, industrial facilities, etc.…
- Assessed price change/market trend for materials, update prices database, evaluate supplier/sub-contractor quotations
- Coordinate with Engineering, Plant and Erection department for studying mega projects
- Reviewed bids package including technical and commercial documents, time schedule, qualifications, erection method statement, labor histogram, work plan
- Maintained regular interaction with clients and consultants. Prepare weekly report to the General Manager.


Projects quoted:
- Dubai International Airport, Doha international Airport, Dubai Pearl Tower, Nation Towers - Abu Dhabi, Dry Docks- Dubai Maritime City, Zabeel Mall - Dubai, Conventional Center- Qatar petroleum, Integrated Gas Development for Gasco - Abu Dhabi, Pipe rakes structures for Oil & Gas- Petrofac, Libya, Gaith Tower - KSA

Accomplishments:
- Enhanced profitability by 25% through setting up 77 green field and 8 roof top sites valued $ 6+ Million in a very challenging work environment in Sudan

Job Profile:
- Project Manager in charge of implementation of GSM sites for telecom operators (ZAIN and MTN)
- Lead a team of 22 (Engineers and supervisors) and oversee the work of 5 sub-contractors
- Responsible of planning, managing, supervision and co-ordination of activities to ensure the project finished on time, within budget and in accordance to the contract specifications.
- Prepared specifications/ technical documents, negotiated prices and finalized contract with sub-contractors
- Involved in budget preparation, cash flow, invoices to client and payments to sub-contractors.
- Convened weekly meetings to discuss work progress, contractors’ performance, cost, schedule, change orders, risks, quality, determine indicators, trends and report the status to General Manager.

Accomplishments:
- Promoted from Design Engineer to Project Engineer within 1 year
- Efficiently designed more than 70 steel structure projects including aircraft hangars, power plants, steel, and aluminum mills, shopping malls, residential and industrial buildings with a value exceeding $100 Million

Job Profile:
- Designed a range of steel structures according to the latest international codes and standards (UBC, IBC, MBMA, ASCE, ANSI, AISC, LRFD, BS, AISI) using different software to develop an optimized design
- Reviewed the shop drawings, fabrication, and erection drawings
- Introduced alternative designs and innovative ideas to provide the most competitive bid price
- Attended many seminars & sessions about steel bldg. design, sales, manufacturing, and ISO standards.
- Checked the design and ensure its compliance with the latest international codes, standards & specifications
- Prepared weekly reports on the Engineering department's performance and productivity.
- Developed structural details & specifications to improve the design and fabrication effectiveness, and quality

Accomplishments:
- Designed Al Fulaij Cultural Center, "Mission impossible accomplished in 90 days" as published in OMAN newspaper, for Ministry of Commerce, in addition to other projects valued more than $ 10 M.

Job Profile:
- Prepared design for steel structures using STAAD-Pro according to American, British & European standards
- Prepared/ checked approval, fabrication and erection drawings.

- Supervised and managed construction activities of Saida Complex that includes 24 residential bldgs. ($ 12 M)
- Ensured the work is progressing according to the schedule, contract specifications and quality standard.
- Functioned as technical advisor on site for subcontractors, crafts people and resolve construction issues