Primavera P6 (EPPM and Client)
Arunvelu Sivaprakasam
Project Planning Engineer
Kovilpatti
Summary
A professional Electrical engineer with 9+ years of experience in Project Planning and Control role in Project/Program Management functional area.
Hands on experience in EPC turnkey project’s all phases (From project kick-off to Project closure) for Power transmission & distribution/Energy sector.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Lead Project Planning and Control Engineer
Power T&D BU, New Noor Contracting And Trading WLL
Doha, Qatar
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Led 3 members planning team in preparation of project execution program with Resource, Manhours, Cost & Non-labor units loaded program in Primavera P6, V18.2.
- Supported tender team in preparation of tender schedule in Primavera P6 scheduling & ensured the proper schedule transition to the execution team.
- Evaluated of Project Planner’s progress reports (daily, weekly & monthly, S-Curves, Manpower histogram, look ahead schedule) with site actual progress and conducted regular site visits.
- Monitored concurrent delays in project schedule and reported them to project manager with action plan to mitigate course of delay.
- Prepared and submitted Extension of Time for delayed activities and cost claim as per contract guidelines, and get it approved.
- Prepared Project review files, Project dashboard, analyzing KPIs such as earned value, SPI, CPI, and net cash flow.
- Prepared Cost to complete report and ensured it was within budgeted cost, Cash In/Out analysis.
Project Planning & Control Specialist
Power Grid Business, ABB Power Technology Services Private Limited
Chennai, India
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Prepared project baseline in Primavera P6, V18.2 with CBS placeholder/ID for labour/non-labour, Resource and S-Curve codes.
- Updated program on monthly basis with actual/forecast and published schedule update in Power BI and Unifier.
- Coordinated with the Engineering team to ensure project design requirements were met within time and communications were documented & site teams were in sync with design decisions including recording meetings (minutes, etc.).
- Highlighted schedule variance, Critical/Longest path, and areas of concern, to project managers. Assisted them in preparation of action/recovery plan.
- Prepared Project review files. Provided planning inputs during Business unit and Client's project review meeting.
- Ensured workload supply hours were in line with scheduled demand hours.
- Evaluated Subcontractor and Vendor’s execution schedule and progress. Incorporated them in Project master schedule.
Project Planning and Cost Engineer
Power T&D BU, National Contracting Company
Doha, Qatar
10.2016 - 10.2019
- Prepared and monitored the project execution program in Primavera P6, V8.2 by using Critical path method analysis/technique with Resource, Manhours, Cost & Non-labor units loaded program.
- Coordinated with Engineering & Procurement team for finalizing equipment orders and manufacturing clearance to the supplier.
- Conducted project progress meetings with project team by presenting baseline, current progress, and deviation, accordingly mitigation plan preparation.
- Conducted interface meetings with various contractors involved in scope.
- Prepared Client invoice & obtained approval from Consultant & Client.
- Prepared variation orders for scope changes & obtained approval.
- Evaluated and recommended subcontractor's claims for time extension and cost prolongation.
Electromechanical Engineer
Seder Group APD
Riyadh
11.2012 - 02.2016
- Prepared preventive maintenance program for Electromechanical equipment installed in telecom sites in MS project.
- Ensured proper execution of preventive maintenance schedule and review/submission of maintenance reports to client.
- Prepared root cause analysis reports for major corrective maintenance.
- Reviewed and Maintained records for handover/take of projects.
- Prepared invoices & obtained approval from Consultant & Client.
- Prepared project's final reconciliation report in accordance with executed actual quantity.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Sri Vidya College of Engineering And Technology
Tamilnadu, India 06.2009 - 04.2012
Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Technical Education Board
Tamil Nadu, India 06.2005 - 10.2008
Skills
Project Planning/Scheduling
Project Monitoring
Delay analysis and claim
Resource Management
Project Coordination
Contract Management
Primavera P6 (EPPM and Client)
MS Excel
MS Project
MS Office
Power BI
Unifier
Accomplishments
- Engineering registration in MMUP/UPDA, Qatar
- Group Lean Six Sigma White and Yellow belt certification
Software
MS Excel and Office
Power BI
MS Project
Oracle Unifier
Certification
Engineering Registration in MMUP/UPDA, Qatar
Timeline
Lead Project Planning and Control Engineer
Power T&D BU, New Noor Contracting And Trading WLL
09.2021 - 11.2022
Project Planning & Control Specialist
Power Grid Business, ABB Power Technology Services Private Limited
11.2019 - 09.2021
Engineering Registration in MMUP/UPDA, Qatar
10-2019
Project Planning and Cost Engineer
Power T&D BU, National Contracting Company
10.2016 - 10.2019
Electromechanical Engineer
Seder Group APD
11.2012 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Sri Vidya College of Engineering And Technology
06.2009 - 04.2012
Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Technical Education Board
06.2005 - 10.2008