Shahbaz Ashraf Cheema (PMP), Planning Engineer

Shahbaz Ashraf Cheema (PMP)

Planning Engineer

Gulf Piping Company, IMCC Group, Abu Dhabi

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
16 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :16 years, 1 Months

Planning Engineer at Gulf Piping Company, IMCC Group, Abu Dhabi
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since October 2014

PROJECT:
Modular fabrication / Construction works for Upper Zakum 750 Island Surface Facility Project (EPC 2) owned by Zakum Development Company (ZADCO).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and update level IV engineering, procurement, construction & commissioning schedule based on execution philosophy, scope of work, contractual obligations and stakeholder’s requirements.
• Created progress measurement system aligned with the project work breakdown structure (WBS) and contract specifications based on project complexity.
• Interface with project control & execution teams for schedule preparation and progress measurement procedures.
• Monitor progress on daily, weekly & monthly basis. Prepared S-curves, manpower histograms, overall progress statistics and remaining work status as per original as well as latest forecast scope of work.
• Integrate project progress reports from various disciplines, calculate Project Performance and productivities, Prepare 3 week look ahead and prepare recovery schedules to mitigate and adverse impacts on schedule.
• Participate in project control activities during construction, pre-commissioning & commissioning phases.
• Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders including engineering, Procurement & Construction for management of critical hold points.
• Prepared required status reports & forecasts based on project performances and presentations for Project Manager & senior management.
• Assure project integrity & quality by preparing & analyzing updated schedules, weekly & monthly progress reports as per contractual as well as latest scope of work and recommending appropriate corrective actions.
• Participate in the preparation of cost and EOT claims with reference to contract and by analyzing the impacts on schedule by different stakeholders.

Planning Engineer at Al Jaber Energy Services
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • March 2014 to September 2014

PROJECT:
Ruwais Sulphur Handling Terminal - 2: 22, 000 MT / Day, Sulphur handling and ship loading facilities (EPC consortium between TECHINT E&C and Al Jaber Energy Services).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Monitored progress on daily, weekly & monthly basis. Updated PMS, prepared S-curves, manpower histograms, overall progress statistics and remaining work status as per original as well as latest forecast scope of works.
• Updated master schedule of the project & micro-schedules of major components of the project.
• Provided analysis of schedule to identify key performance indicators to ensure the achievement of project objectives and contractual commitments.
• Validated progress claims of Sub-contractors and ensure adherence to project schedules through construction team and frequent visits to the site.
• Assured project integrity & quality by updating and reviewing project schedule, weekly & monthly progress report and recommending appropriate corrective actions.
• Coordinated with Consortium partner to ensure availability of material deliverables, which were critical in project completion as per schedule.

Planning Engineer at descon engineering (pvt) ltd.
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • May 2011 to February 2014

PROJECT:
TAKREER Ruwais Refinery Expansion project, Ruwais, Abu Dhabi

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Developed integrated level IV baseline schedules for assigned project based on execution philosophy, scope of work, contractual obligations and stakeholder’s requirements.
• Created progress measurement system aligned with the project work breakdown structure (WBS) and contract specifications based on project complexity.
• Monitored progress on daily, weekly & monthly basis. Prepared S-curves, manpower histograms, overall progress statistics and remaining work status as per original as well as latest forecast scope of work.
• Updated master schedule of the project & micro-schedules of major components of the project.
• Provided analysis of schedule to identify key performance indicators to ensure the achievement of project objectives and contractual commitments.
• Managed change control process to ensure that any scope changes, not part of the Work Breakdown Structure, was identified and managed accordingly.
• Analyzed impacts of scope changes on cost and prepared thorough reports for management review and approval.
• Developed cost estimates, overall project budget, cash inflow & outflow based on contract and level IV schedule.
• Monitored and controlled costs on a daily basis and reported accruals on a monthly basis.
• Performed Earned Value Analysis to analyze the overall project performance and future forecast status, forecast cost over-run at a different stage of the project.
• Updated budget forecasts & look-ahead schedules based on balance of work to go.

Project Planner at Descon Engineering
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • April 2008 to April 2011

PROJECT:
ENGRO Fertilizers Expansion project, Pakistan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Established baseline schedules and progress monitoring system for all systems & subsystems, developed monitored & controlled overall construction, pre-commissioning schedules, look ahead schedules, reported progress & productivity at various levels, monitored system completion & documentation and controlled overheads including resources deployments of the assigned area.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • at University of Engineering and Technology Lahore
  • March 2008

Education B.E Mechanical Engineering University of Engineering and Technology Lahore.

Specialties & Skills

Scheduling
Costing
Planning
Project Management
Estimating
BILLING
ENGINEER
FORECASTS
PROGRESS

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Project management Professional (PMP) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2013
Valid Until:
June 2016