Jayanthan Arcot Thirunavukarasu Hemanth Kumar
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Detail‑oriented Planning Specialist with 15 years of EPC experience across Oil & Gas, Refinery, Power, Substations, and MEP mega‑projects. Expert in construction & commissioning schedule development, contractor schedule review, progress verification, interface management, and schedule impact analysis. Strong command of Primavera P6 (v25+), Schedule Risk Analysis, and integration of vendor/subcontractor schedules into unified EPC master schedules. Proven ability to work in high‑pressure environments with tight deadlines, ensuring alignment with project execution plans and contractual milestones.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Planning Manager
Alfanar Projects
RIyadh, Saudi Arabia
02.2020 - Current
- Develop and maintain construction & commissioning schedules for EPC and MEP projects (L1–L4).
- Review EPC contractor schedules for logic, resource alignment, detail, and interfaces.
- Validate contractor’s progress measurement, ensuring accuracy of physical % complete.
- Integrate subcontractor and vendor schedules into the overall EPC master schedule.
- Track vendor manufacturing, FAT, shipping, ROS/EOS, and site readiness dates.
- Conduct detailed schedule impact analysis for variations & approved changes.
- Perform Schedule Risk Analysis using Primavera Risk Analysis (PRA).
- Lead weekly progress review meetings with EPC contractors & prepare status reports.
- Analyze deviations from the control schedule and recommend corrective actions.
- Prepare S‑curves, EVM metrics, resource histograms, and lookahead programs.
- Support delay analysis, claims preparation, and extension‑of‑time justification.
Site Planning Manager
NRP Projects
Pindwara, India
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed detailed L3/L4 construction schedules for pipeline, pumping stations & SCADA systems.
- Reviewed subcontractor schedules and integrated them into the master plan.
- Conducted hydrotest sequencing, tie‑ins and commissioning activity planning.
- Prepared lookahead schedules, progress KPIs, S‑curves & status dashboards.
- Ensured accuracy of progress reporting & compliance with EPC deliverables.
Lead Planner / Project Controls Engineer
Giovenco Industries A fluor Company
Karratha, Australia
04.2015 - 02.2019
- Managed construction scheduling for Wheatstone Gas Project (USD 45B) & Karratha Gas Plant.
- Developed weekly/monthly schedules and updated progress in P6.
- Performed earned value analysis (SPI, CPI, SV, CV) and progress verification.
- Prepared work packs, estimated materials/manpower & coordinated with site teams.
- Tracked vendor deliveries, punch lists, redlines & close‑out documentation.
- Implemented schedule risk analysis and mitigation strategies.
Planning & Project Controls Engineer
NSH Corporation
Jubail, Saudi Arabia
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Developed master & L4 schedules for refinery & petrochemical construction.
- Prepared progress reports, histograms, S‑curves, and lookahead schedules.
- Verified physical progress vs reported progress for EPC contractors.
- Managed material & equipment readiness, productivity tracking & KPI evaluation.
Planning & Project Engineer
Nagarjuna Oil Corporation Limited
Cuddalore, India
01.2011 - 03.2014
- Developed L1–L3 EPC schedules for refinery process units.
- Coordinated with PMC/EPCM for progress reporting & critical path monitoring.
- Monitored vendor manufacturing schedules & equipment delivery milestones.
- Conducted schedule variance analysis & recommended recovery plans.
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Madras Fertilized Limited
Chennai, India
07.2010 - 01.2011
- Performed technical calculations for accurate measurements and specifications.
- Executed hands-on tasks, assisting in installation and maintenance of engineering systems.
- Maintained quality and safety standards, ensuring use of tools and equipment in line with company policies and instructions.
- Operated and maintained various tools and machinery, meeting safety standards.
- Carried out project tasks under supervision.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Petrochemical Technology
Bharathidasan Institute of Technology
India 07.2006 - 05.2010
Skills
- Construction & Commissioning Planning (L1–L4)
- EPC Contractor Schedule Review & Logic Validation
- Progress Verification & Physical % Complete Validation
- Subcontractor & Vendor Schedule Integration
- Primavera P6 (v25) Expert
- Primavera Risk Analysis (Monte Carlo Simulation)
- Schedule Impact Analysis & Change Management
- Critical Path & Interface Management
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- S‑Curves, Dashboards & KPI Reporting
- Weekly Contractor Coordination & Status Reporting
- Resource Loading & Forecasting
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced
Telugu
Intermediate
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
Accomplishments
- Awarded Employee of the Year for outstanding performance in planning, controls, and schedule management.
- Recognized by executive management for delivering high-impact schedule recovery plans that improved project performance and ensured milestone compliance.
- Commended for accurate progress measurement and contractor performance verification, significantly enhancing reporting reliability.
- Successfully led planning functions for multi-billion SAR EPC projects, consistently achieving schedule adherence and risk mitigation.
- Appreciated by senior leadership for preparing executive-level dashboards & schedule intelligence reports that improved strategic decision-making.
Certification
PMI - PMP
PMI - SP
PMI - RMP
NCMA - CPCM (In progress)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Planning Manager
Alfanar Projects
02.2020 - Current
Site Planning Manager
NRP Projects
04.2019 - 01.2020
Lead Planner / Project Controls Engineer
Giovenco Industries A fluor Company
04.2015 - 02.2019
Planning & Project Controls Engineer
NSH Corporation
03.2014 - 03.2015
Planning & Project Engineer
Nagarjuna Oil Corporation Limited
01.2011 - 03.2014
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Madras Fertilized Limited
07.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Technology - Petrochemical Technology
Bharathidasan Institute of Technology
07.2006 - 05.2010