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Hala Hassan Ali Elawad

Senior Planning Engineer
Muscat,MA

Summary

Senior Planning Engineer with over 15 years of experience in civil and infrastructure projects across Oman and Sudan. Skilled in Primavera P6, project scheduling, cost control, and progress reporting. Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget through effective risk management and team coordination.

Professional with deep expertise in engineering, specializing in project planning and execution. Known for effective collaboration and delivering results by adapting to changing needs. Strong skills in project scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management. Reliable team player with focus on achieving project goals efficiently.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Planning Engineer

Oman National Engineering& Investment CO.
03.2025 - Current
  • Develop and submit the project baseline schedule in line with contract requirements and project milestones.
  • Ensure coordination with all disciplines to reflect accurate scope, timelines, and sequencing.
  • Track daily, weekly, and monthly progress against the approved baseline.
  • Prepare and submit comprehensive Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Progress Reports, including key activities, accomplishments, delays, and look-ahead schedules.
  • Monitor and report the Value of Work Done (VOWD) to support accurate project cost control and invoicing.
  • Monitor daily manpower and machinery deployment at site.
  • Report on workforce productivity and equipment utilization.
  • Identify delays and deviations from the baseline schedule.
  • Prepare and propose recovery or mitigation plans to bring the project back on track.
  • Coordinate with site teams, subcontractors, and other departments to gather progress data.
  • Support management in planning meetings and presentations with updated schedules and visuals.

Senior Planning Engineer

Diligence Engineering Company
09.2021 - 04.2023
  • Developing long-term plans and strategies for civil engineering projects, ensuring they align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
  • Overseeing the planning and execution of projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
  • Leading and managing a team of planners, engineers, and other professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure project success.
  • Collaborating with various stakeholders, including government agencies, contractors, and clients, to ensure project requirements are met.
  • Ensuring that all projects meet quality standards and comply with relevant regulations and codes.
  • Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
  • Prepare and present reports on project progress, challenges, and outcomes to other stakeholders.

Senior Planning Engineer

International Nile Club
12.2019 - 08.2021
  • Develop comprehensive master schedules for project, integrating all phases of the project life cycle.
  • Advanced scheduling techniques, and risk analysis, to develop a robust, realistic, and optimized project schedule.
  • Tracking and Reporting project performance, identifying any deviations from the schedule or budget, and providing regular progress reports to the client and project team.
  • Predict future challenges and delays by analyzing trends and performance data, offering insights into potential corrective actions or resource adjustments.
  • Conduct thorough risk assessments and identify critical risks that could impact on the project timeline, budget, or quality.
  • Developing and implementing effective risk mitigation strategies to minimize delays, cost overruns, and other unforeseen problems.
  • Ensuring the project's financial goals are adhered to.
  • Providing insights into cost control mechanisms and helping the client avoid financial pitfalls by monitoring and controlling expenditures.
  • Client Interaction and Reporting to ensure that the client’s expectations are met, project goals are aligned, and the project is on track.
  • Preparing and presenting high-level reports for senior stakeholders, offering strategic insights into the project’s progress, budget, and timeline.
  • Ensure that the project complies with relevant standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
  • Overseeing quality assurance processes to guarantee that work is carried out according to the required specifications.
  • Identifying areas where project processes could be improved, suggesting efficiency enhancements that could save time, reduce costs, or improve quality.
  • Optimizing the allocation and utilization of resources (labor, materials, equipment) to maximize productivity and minimize waste.
  • Managing changes in the project scope, schedule or resources, adjusting plans accordingly while minimizing the impact on overall project objectives.
  • Ensuring that any modifications to the project are carefully documented, analyzed, and communicated to all relevant stakeholders.
  • Managing and coordinating the activities of subcontractors to ensure they align with the master schedule.
  • Working with legal and procurement teams to ensure that contractual obligations are met and that the project's planning aligns with agreed-upon terms.

Senior Planning Engineer

Diligence Engineering Company
12.2018 - 11.2019
  • Creating detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Developing project schedules and updating them as needed to reflect progress and changes.
  • Identifying potential issues and risks, and developing contingency plans to mitigate them.
  • Tracking project progress and adjusting as necessary to keep the project on track.
  • Working closely with project stakeholders, including project managers, contractors, and clients, to ensure project success.
  • Communicating project status to management and stakeholders through reports and presentations.
  • Ensuring that all project documentation is complete and up-to-date, and that the project complies with relevant regulations and standards.
  • Managing project resources effectively to ensure that they are used efficiently.

Planning Engineer

Awtar for Construction
12.2014 - 11.2018
  • Create and maintain project schedules, using Primavera. (Break down the entire project into manageable tasks and define timelines and milestones).
  • Identifying potential risks to the project timeline, cost and quality, and developing strategies to mitigate them.
  • Progress Monitoring and Reporting of the project, comparing actual performance with the planned schedule and providing regular updates to stakeholders and management.
  • Ensure that the project stays within the approved budget by tracking costs, forecasting future expenditures, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
  • Facilitate communication between clients, consultants and suppliers, ensuring that everyone is aligned with the project objectives and timelines.
  • Maintaining detailed records and documentation of planning processes, changes, and decisions is crucial to tracking project history and ensuring compliance.

Technical Office Engineer

Troi for Building and Construction
01.2009 - 11.2014
  • Organizing and maintaining project documents, including drawings, specifications, and contracts.
  • Providing technical assistance to project managers and site engineers, ensuring that all technical queries are addressed promptly.
  • Coordinating with various project stakeholders, including contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, to ensure smooth project execution.
  • Assisting in the implementation of quality control measures to ensure that all work meets the required standards and specifications.
  • Assisting in the development and maintenance of project schedules, ensuring that all activities are completed on time.

Education

BSc. - Civil Engineering

University of Khartoum

Skills

Primavera P6

Timeline

Planning Engineer

Oman National Engineering& Investment CO.
03.2025 - Current

Senior Planning Engineer

Diligence Engineering Company
09.2021 - 04.2023

Senior Planning Engineer

International Nile Club
12.2019 - 08.2021

Senior Planning Engineer

Diligence Engineering Company
12.2018 - 11.2019

Planning Engineer

Awtar for Construction
12.2014 - 11.2018

Technical Office Engineer

Troi for Building and Construction
01.2009 - 11.2014

BSc. - Civil Engineering

University of Khartoum

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