Syed Zubair Haque
Al-Khobar
Summary
A result-oriented and performance-driven professional with an experience of over 28+ years in Project Management in the Construction Industry; hands-on experience in working with International Construction Companies both EPC and Non-EPC across various sectors including Oil & Gas, Infrastructure Projects, Residence Projects, Modular Residence Projects. Expertise in monitoring day-to-day interfacing with the clients and driving the construction projects to achieve an excellent outcome; experienced in working in Modular Construction of Buildings, Oil & Gas Plant, Fertilizer Plant, Utilities Plant, Hydrogen Plant. Skilled in executing complex Modular Buildings, oil & gas projects that require maximum care and innovative thinking to deliver systems that are safe, secure, functional, and reliable; proficiency in managing and directing business activities of the refinery, prioritizing safe and efficient refinery operations. Rich experience in closely collaborating with other functional teams throughout the project lifecycle to ensure adequate definition of scope, cost, and schedule, establish reasonable baselines, identify & manage risks and track, monitor & report project performance. Effective in acting as the principal emergency contact for all issues and incidents arising at the refinery, as well as the principal on-site contact for local, state and federal regulatory agencies. Proven success in managing project worth 3.6 billion USD as well as in developing detailed construction schedule for constructing Oil & Gas facility with pipelines. Worked on Civil buildings for Labour Accommodation and Public Housing with all infrastructure works for Royal Commission (RC) at Yanbu Town. An out-of-the-box thinker with strong interpersonal, organizational, management and relationship building skills; possess strong business acumen and the capability to convert the visuals into reality.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Control Manager (Planning & Risk)
SCANDINAVIAN IBS SDN BHD (SIBS)
06.2024 - Current
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with the provisions of the project control procedure and for Planning & Controlling project schedules and costs for Modular Buildings
- Preparing micro schedule in construction of Modular Buildings
- Ensures that preparation of schedules, document controls and cost plans and all project activities meet contractual requirements
- Responsible for coordinating the team, developing and keeping the schedules updated, calculating the physical progress, analyzing data, performing trend analysis, proposing corrective actions, when necessary, and preparing progress reports, with the most accurate forecast data and look ahead
- Participates in the analysis of trends and variations occurred and report them to the Project Manager to implement corrective actions to maintain project targets
- Reporting and monitoring of snags items
Project Control Manager (Planning & Risk)
Saipem SPA
11.2019 - 05.2024
- Responsible for Project Control of the project with direct reporting to the Project Manager and Project Director, my key responsibilities consisted of:
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with the provisions of the project control procedure and for Planning & Controlling project schedules and costs
- Ensures that preparation of schedules, document controls and cost plans and all project activities meet contractual requirements
- Responsible for coordinating the team, developing and keeping the schedules updated, calculating the physical progress, analyzing data, performing trend analysis, proposing corrective actions, when necessary, and preparing progress reports, with the most accurate forecast data and look ahead
- Participates in the analysis of trends and variations occurred and report them to the Project Manager to implement corrective actions to maintain project targets
- Responsible for all business aspects of the contract, including invoicing of lump sum price and incidental costs
- Ensuring the Project Control Team to produce weekly/ monthly reports in line with the project and company reporting calendar, providing details on progress, actuals, forecast and explanation of variances
- Managing the governance to ensure robust cost control, Budget monitoring and scheduling performance for the agreed scope of work across integrated programs managed across multiple suppliers
- Teams training, procedures developing
- Project control trainings
- The value of the project is 2.6 billion Sar
- (Project 1)
- The value of the project is 3.6 billion USD
- (Project 2)
Project Control Manager
Saudi Arabian Kentz Co. Ltd, Saudi Arabia (Member of SNC-Lavalin Group)
06.2016 - 10.2019
- Responsible for Project Control of the project with direct reporting to the Project Manager and Project Director, my key responsibilities consisted of:
- Arrange and manage planning workshops/meetings to discuss and assist contractors / consultants to close their planning / project control issues
- Works with scheduling staff to develop, manage, revise, and update integrated detailed project schedules including all phases of project execution
- Works with senior project management staff in managing the overall project cost control efforts
- Manage and develop the document control system and communication flow for the project
- Prepare and manage the daily escalation report for project manager
- Provide risk management reporting including tracking of project issues, risk avoidance and risk mitigation
- Provides senior level general project management support as necessary (e.g., financial / operational budgeting, consolidation, analysis, forecasting; business development; pricing; billing; key client/consultant relationship management)
- Participates in the development and improvement of project controls systems
- Recommends improvements in systems, tools, and methods of project controls and project management
- Planning and tracking cash flows and preparing cost reports comparing actual status with project budgets
- Redeveloping Baseline schedule into level 3 / 4 / 5 as required by client
- Critical Path analyses in schedule
- Maintains records on Progress, Manpower, Productivity, Equipment Utilization, Contract Variations and Change Orders, and others as required
- Prepares Progress Reports for Site Project and Executive Management and the Client in accordance with Project Controls Procedures and contract requirements
- Such reports will include but may not be limited to the production of Actual / Schedule Progress Curves, Manpower Histograms and Equipment Schedules
- Develops schedules for Construction Equipment, Manpower (by-craft) and Material Deliveries consistent with Project Master Construction Schedule
- The value of the project is 1.2 billion Sar
Project Control Manager
Al Zaharani Contracting Ltd.
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Maintains records on Progress, Manpower, Productivity, Equipment Utilization, Change Orders
- Prepares Progress Reports for Site Project and Executive Management and the Client in accordance with Project Controls Procedures and contract requirements
- Develops schedules for Construction Equipment, Manpower (by-craft) and Material Deliveries consistent with Project Master Construction Schedule
- Developing detail construction schedule for is constructing civil buildings Labour Accommodation and Public Housing with all infrastructure works for Royal commission (RC) at Yanbu town, it was a government project
- Produce critical path method schedules and associated progress reporting, cost reporting, and project analysis
- Lead project close-out process
- Responsible for ensuring that project close-out packages are complete
- Take ownership of close-out process, including identification of required close-out documentation, management of vendors for timely and complete submittal, and review of close-out documentation with stakeholders, including final hand-over to facilities
- Ensures that the project controls team on project is operating according to client standards and expectations
- Provides regular briefing to project manager on project financials, schedule status, issues, and concerns; keeps project manager informed daily of any issues that arise
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
- Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
- Improved overall project efficiency with the implementation of standardized procedures and documentation practices.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing sessions among team members to promote collaboration, resulting in increased productivity rates.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Validated project and employment information and completed manual adjustments to financial data.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
Project Control Manager
Mohammad Al-Mojil Group.
01.2007 - 05.2015
- Prepares Progress Reports for Site Project and Executive Management and the Client in accordance with Project Controls Procedures and contract requirements
- Such reports will include but may not be limited to the production of Actual / Schedule Progress Curves, Manpower Histograms and Equipment Schedules
- Develops schedules for Construction Equipment, Manpower (by-craft) and Material Deliveries consistent with Project Master Construction Schedule
- Coordinate with project management staff to ensure project objectives and timelines
- Identify construction and maintenance costs on materials, equipment and labor
- Create, review and manage project schedules to identify progress, lead times and project sequences
- Support project execution and project controls efforts by leading regional office project controls
- Develop and manage Estimates at Completion and prepare Earned Value Implementation projects
- Implement planning, review, control, start-up execution and closeout processes and engage in process improvement activities
- Planning cost control, work measurement and collection of performance data such as installed quantities, expended labor and other progress measurement data
- Being the first point of escalation in the project on all cost and schedule challenges
- Challenging cost, time and resource estimates in bids
- Ensuring effective project reviews are complete with the Project Managers/Directors as per the project plan
- Manages and tracks all changes, potential changes, ensuring estimates of cost and schedule changes are given visibility with the client and project management
- Developing WBS for construction schedule as per scope of work
Project Control Supervisor
Mohammad Al-Mojil Group.
02.2005 - 04.2006
- Coordinate and lead the development of the Work Breakdown Structure with the Lead Management Team, Develop and Maintain KPI's at the program level
- Maintain and oversee project controls policies, procedures, processes and documents throughout the project
- Works with Project Managers and Project Accounting to monitor key projects and to coordinate project reviews in all stages of a project planning, execution and closure
- Developing progress curves and histograms by disciplines and updating
- Monitoring and controlling overtime requests to Client and submitting the relevant timesheets and associated costing related to this overtime
- Conducted thorough audits on control systems to identify inefficiencies and recommend solutions.
- Provided technical expertise in troubleshooting issues related to control systems and process automation equipment.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires to facilitate their smooth integration into the team quickly.
- Managed a team of technicians, providing training and support to ensure optimal performance.
- Developed quality control procedures to maintain high-quality output across all operations.
- Improved communication between departments by implementing standardized reporting methods and tools.
- Created and maintained detailed reports and schedules of all production tasks.
- Reviewed in-house stock to determine materials availability for production jobs.
- Assisted with budgeting and accounting of production-related tasks.
- Developed and maintained efficient production processes and procedures.
- Managed inventory and supply chain functions for production materials and equipment.
- Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
- Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
- Developed quality planning for multiple new product launches by verifying customer requirements and implementing in design and production.
- Collaborated with other departments for cross-functional project management, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
Lead Project Control Engineer
Mohammad Al-Mojil Group.
03.2003 - 05.2005
- Develop and Maintain KPI's at the program level
- Maintain and oversee project controls policies, procedures, processes and documents throughout the project
- Scheduling of the project and coordination /communication with Client, site team and other suppliers
- Responsible for preparing and updating resource loaded schedules
- Addresses contractual requirements related to schedule control
- Coordinate with the project manager, discipline engineers, construction managers and the general contractor and client contacts to build a comprehensive baseline schedule and narrative
- Assure the timely update of quarterly Forecast/yearly Budget and the associated cash-flow
- Updates Master Construction Schedule, with actual progress data as project progresses
- Analyses the potential schedule effect, of Contract Variations and Change Orders
Project Control Engineer
Mohammad Al-Mojil Group.
04.1999 - 02.2003
- Developing construction schedule as per contract scope of work with WBS
- Providing look ahead schedule to construction
- Daily / weekly report for client
- Monthly reports for client
Instrument Supervisor
Mohammad Al-Mojil Group.
07.1997 - 02.1998
- Monitoring instrument activities during construction
- Monitoring works as per the provided schedule
- Submitting daily construction reports
Production & QC Engineer
Kundan Overseas Pvt. Ltd.
01.1996 - 01.1997
- The company produce audio system, responsible for quality check
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Assam Engineering College
Guwahati01.1996
MBA - Production and Operation
Indian Institute of Management
India01.2010
Skills
- Project Management
- Project Plans
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Using of Aconex system
- Claim Management
- Baseline Development
- Resource Allocation
- Reporting & Documentation
- Presentation
- Key Performance Indicators
- Supervisory Skills
- Cost Control
- Budgeting and Project Cost
- Planning & Scheduling
- Micro Planning
- Project Contracts
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Basic Delay Analysis Training
- Project Planning and Control Training
- Data Analytics Certificate
- Networking Course CCNA from Karrox Technologies Limited
- Primavera Training
- Theories of Constraints (Project Management) Training by Marcus Evana Limited
Languages
English
Assamese
Hindi
Membership
Saudi Council of Engineers, 660358, 07/18/25
Personal Information
- Passport Number: Z2899790
- Date of Birth: 02/15/72
- Driving License: Saudi Driving License
Timeline
Project Control Manager (Planning & Risk)
SCANDINAVIAN IBS SDN BHD (SIBS)
06.2024 - Current
Project Control Manager (Planning & Risk)
Saipem SPA
11.2019 - 05.2024
Project Control Manager
Saudi Arabian Kentz Co. Ltd, Saudi Arabia (Member of SNC-Lavalin Group)
06.2016 - 10.2019
Project Control Manager
Al Zaharani Contracting Ltd.
05.2015 - 05.2016
Project Control Manager
Mohammad Al-Mojil Group.
01.2007 - 05.2015
Project Control Supervisor
Mohammad Al-Mojil Group.
02.2005 - 04.2006
Lead Project Control Engineer
Mohammad Al-Mojil Group.
03.2003 - 05.2005
Project Control Engineer
Mohammad Al-Mojil Group.
04.1999 - 02.2003
Instrument Supervisor
Mohammad Al-Mojil Group.
07.1997 - 02.1998
Production & QC Engineer
Kundan Overseas Pvt. Ltd.
01.1996 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Assam Engineering College
MBA - Production and Operation
Indian Institute of Management
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