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vivek upadhyay , Senior Planning Engineer

vivek upadhyay

Senior Planning Engineer·Dewan

United Arab Emirates

Higher diploma, Advanced Construction Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 20 years, 3 months

Senior Planning Engineer

September 2019 - Present

Dewan

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

September 2019 - Present

• Administer all project Management and Contractual issues for projects.
• Establish progress measurement systems.
• Ensures inter-disciplines are aligned and logical work sequences are established in schedules.
• Ensure schedule execution is consistent and aligned across any related projects being implemented.
• Perform continuous risk analysis and Earned Value Management of the project schedules.
• Proactivity work with the (contractor’s and company’s) project management teams to ensure allocated tasks are carried out per schedule
• Carry out in depth review and analysis of submittals from contractors relating to planning, scheduling, progress measurement, reporting, time analysis, productivity, etc.
• Verification and certification of physical progress reports claimed by contractor.
• Monitor the reported progress and schedule status and identify areas of concern impacting the progress and schedule of the project and advise project management on the proposed corrective actions
• Identify critical and sub-critical activities of the project and analyse their impact on the overall completion schedule considering the actual status and trends
• Review resource deployment by contractors for determining its adequacy for meeting the schedule and recommend enhancements.
• Evaluate variation request/claims for extension of project schedule made by contractors and make appropriate recommendations to project management for approval
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports and periodic presentations to project management.

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

Asst. Project Manager/Project Control Manager

August 2016 - August 2019

ARCAN Project Management Services

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

August 2016 - August 2019

• Prepare Contractual milestone based on project construction methodology for issue of tender for design and build projects.
• Review Pre-Tender Documentation to ensure consistency between project specifications, material finishing schedule and proposed Issued for Construction drawings prior to issue of Tender.
• Establish & communicate cost and schedule baselines and agree control mechanisms to monitor project performance by using qualitative and quantitative tools.
• Oversee project engineering performance in regards to the submission/approval of subcontractors, materials, method statements and shop drawing submittals.
• Oversee project procurement performance in regards to award of subcontract, release of orders and material delivery dates to project site.
• Oversee project construction performance in reference to the agreed baseline schedule, manpower, equipment and machinery and materials mobilized on site.
• Oversee project cost performance in regards to the amount of monthly invoices submitted by the contractor and the value of works completed as per Bill of quantities.
• Oversee actual project progress versus the planned work milestones, in addition to review of progress reports, updated engineering plans, procurement plans, manpower histogram, authority approval status and project insurances and bonds validity.
• Oversee schedules and risk management plans and provide serious deviations warnings hindering project completion.
• Attend periodic progress review meetings and address project progress concerns.
• Prepare and present Weekly and Monthly Progress Report of the project to the client.
• Identify changes in work scope from the project plan and escalate technical and contractual issues to the project management, and follow up till resolved.
• Advice and Monitor the Engineer’s correspondence to negate any expected contractor’s Extension of Time claim.
• Ensure to take appropriate planning measures with all clients to reassess, renegotiate and amend scope of work responsibilities, proposals, contracts and budgets.

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Engineering

Senior Planning Engineer

September 2015 - July 2016

Fibrex Construction LLC

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

September 2015 - July 2016

• Preparing detailed Schedules with proper WBS and Loading Man-hours / Quantities into the Schedule.
• Develop a Progress Measurement System in line with the requirement of the PMC/Client.
• Preparing & updating overall KPI, S Curve, and Manpower/Equipment Histograms.
• Record Productivity and based on that Prepare Manpower and Equipment Deployment Schedule based on Scope of Work.
• Preparing Daily Reports, Weekly Reports and Monthly Reports for Management and Client.
• Monitoring & Controlling Progress against approved Baseline Schedule.
• Analyzing the Critical Path and alarming the Project Managers of any delay and Consequent Recovery Programs.
• Preparing Extension of Time claims. (EOT claims).
• Holding Progress Review Meetings with Construction Managers and set those Weekly Targets.
• Preparing Cash Flow Curves and advice appropriate Cost Control Measures.
• Preparing Project Charter, Project Execution Plans, Project Control Plans, Cost Control Plans and other Project Management Procedures.
• Attending Weekly Client Meetings on a regular basis as and when the need arises to resolve Project related issues and effective Monitoring of the Project.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Construction and Building

Senior Planning Engineer

August 2011 - September 2015

ETA ASCON Group of Companies, Abu-Dhabi, U.A.E

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

August 2011 - September 2015

• Preparation of Planning package with overall project (Level-I, II, III/IV) schedules in Primavera project planner (Detailed as per FEED / EPC deliverables), developing progress measurement systems, schedule basis, manpower projections, Long Lead Equipment lists (LLI, Critical Equipment’s), time/cost/manpower histograms, look ahead schedule and reporting formats (EDDR/PR/SSR/Risk Register) for EPC Projects, Green Buildings, Blast Proof, Control, Storage and Industrial Buildings (Electrical Substations).
• Preparation and submission of project control procedures and timely issue of project control deliverables & progress reports to Management/Client.
• Assist the Engineering & Procurement disciplines in preparing technical document register and procurement tracking register and provide input as required.
• Preparation & Monitoring of planning deliverables like weekly reports, monthly reports, manpower histograms, S-curves and various Look Ahead Program (Weekly & Monthly).
• Review, analyze and advise on schedule changes or proposals affecting schedule completion dates. Advise on mitigation strategies.
• Verify Critical Path and interfaces between design / engineering / procurement / execution.
• Identify long lead items; monitor progress throughout the procurement period.
• Prepare monthly progress reports on all long lead items. Identifying engineering progress, manufacturing and shipping. Including owner supplied items.
• Participate all meeting (i.e schedule review meeting, progress meeting, coordination meeting, and constructability review meeting).
• Coordinate with Engineering/Procurement to ensure timely delivery of drawings & Materials in support of schedule execution. Responsible for the timely issue of Quality project planning deliverables.
• Reviewing the planning deliverables and reports of Subcontractors to ensure they are meeting with project requirements.
• Co-ordinate with our internal project team reviews followed by an approval and review by the client of the work schedule, progress measurement, reporting systems & Preparation of Recovery plans
• Prepare monthly executive reports on project status and progress and reviews the project close-out reports. Plan in order to mitigate risks and reduces costs.
• Provide feedback and lessons learned in order to improve the Planning & Scheduling methods and provide input to the statistics of planning department.
• Perform additional assignments and responsibilities as assumed or requested by Management.
• Understand and able to utilize planning tools such as MS excel, MS Access, Microsoft Project (MSP), Primavera, Maximo, SRA and SAP.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Civil Engineering

qc qa civil project engineer

April 2008 - June 2011

Drake & Scull International PJSC Company

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

April 2008 - June 2011

• Prepare and coordinate with Project Manager a critical path schedule for the work. Ensure project is on schedule and that master schedule is properly updated.
• Assist PM on disputed issues with the subcontractor, suppliers and employees.
• Assist PM to coordinate material delivery, lead-time and P.O & Time extensions.
• Prepare, review and discuss all change orders with Project Manager (PM).
• Maintain correspondence with Consultants and subcontractors as necessary to accurately document project events.
• Notify Engineer or consultants of submittal delays.
• Preparation of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules & co-ordinate for QA/QC activities on site.
• Prepare project specific Health & Safety Plan to distribute to Engineer & in coordination with safety team.
• Confirm and negotiate subcontractor proposal and prepare subcontract agreements.
• Prepare bill of quantities & checking the sub contractor’s bills. (Estimating & Billing)
• Conduct Audits for Various project sites to ensure compliance.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Project Engineer

July 2004 - July 2006

Hindustan Construction Company Ltd

Mumbai, India

July 2004 - July 2006

• In-Charge of construction of 11km of bituminous road from chainage +20.00 to +31.00 on SH-57, as per MORTH and relevant IRC Standards.
• Preparation of work program for machinery, manpower and preparation and verification of Measurement Book.
• Assuring Quality Control works, project co-ordination and monitoring of highway activities.
• Gained experience on detail surveying of new road alignment with the knowledge of Total Station.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Education

NICMAR, Pune

January 2008

January 2008

Higher diploma, Advanced Construction Management

India

courses: PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION TRAINING CERTIFICATION : * Certified Project Management Professional (PMP from PMI-USA)-June 2014 * Diploma In PPM using Primavera – June 2011 * Pursuing Project Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) * Pursuing Risk Management Professional (PMI – RMP) * IRCA Certified - QMS Internal Auditor (Certified by SGS International, United Kingdom) – March 2009 * Professional Project Management Program – April 2010 * Applied Project Management (APM) – July 2014 * Effective Planning and Scheduling – July 2014 * Project Risk Management – November 2014 * Certified Cost Professional (AACEI - CCP) – 2018 * FIDIC-2017 (Introduction to Red, Yellow & Silver Books)- 2018

National Institute of TechnologyREC

January 2004

January 2004

High school or equivalent, Civil Engineering

India

Skills

Project Management
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Primavera P6
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SAP
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SAP
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Project Control
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Planning
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Planning
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CUSTOMER RELATIONS
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PAGE
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PAGE
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ACCREDITED PROJECT MANAGER
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AUTOCAD
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BILLING
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BILLING
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BONDS
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BONDS
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BOOKS
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BOOKS
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BUDGETING
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CASH FLOW
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CASH FLOW
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CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
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CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Beginner
Project Management
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Project Management
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Primavera P6
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Project Control
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Planning
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