SYED SANAULLAH SHAH
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
A PMI Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified Associate Engineer from Saudi Council of Engineer with about 17 years of performance driven experience in project planning & scheduling, Project Monitoring -reporting and controls, budgets /commercial management, cost control, project claims , tendering, contract management, subcontractor management and site management. Extensive exposure of project planning, project co-ordination, project management, techno-commercial functions, electrical equipment erection & commissioning, and site operations with prestigious organizations. Experienced in Managing the Design & Build Contracts from inception until final handover including Design Management, Procurement, Execution, T&C, Authority Approvals. Proficient in Preparing detailed baselines programs with costs and resource loading, program updates, project reports and extension of time claims delay analysis.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Manager Project Controls
Alfanar Global Development
Riyadh
01.2023 - 08.2025
- Key Project: NEOM Residential Communities- NRC 11 ,13 ,17, 19 & 26 – as DBFOM Contractor: NEOM, stands for “New Future”, will be the world’s first independent international zone. NEOM is set in North-Western Saudi Arabia and includes territory from Egypt and Jordan comprising a total area of 26,500 Sq. km. The Project can be summarized as the granting of the right by NEOM to the Alfanar to Design, Built, Finance, Operate and Maintain (DBFOM) communities of up to 10,000 residents for each residential community, accommodated in units with appropriate support facilities including two mini hospitals / clinics in each of 05 camps for the duration of the concession terms of 8 years. Upon expiry, the site shall be either dismantled or transferred back to NEOM as per the agreed terms. The five residential communities will cover 4 million sq. meters and accommodate 50,000 occupants upon completion. Residential communities will include many lifestyle facilities, such as multi-purpose sports fields, cricket ovals, tennis courts, volleyball courts, basketball courts, swimming pools and entertainment venues. Total Investment = 2.6 Billion USD ( SR 10 Bn).
- Working as planning lead for five projects Leading a team of five Senior Planners
- Develop systems and procedures for Project Control functions on the onset of project and as and when there are additional requirements to facilitate the process of project controls. Devising the project controls strategies in the best interest of company.
- Plan and schedule the project by developing a project master schedule in line with the project objectives and goals through the application of the Primavera P6 software to understand the project deliverables, milestones and required tasks and targets to determine the resources requirements, allocation of resources to various phases of the project.
- Develop and install the project control procedures and reporting system specific to the project.
- Prepare the progress measurement system, developing reporting formats and requirements to accurately represent the status of project at any given point of time.
- Implement the work schedule and monitor the progress of works. Review the project on an overall basis at specific time intervals. Anticipate/identify and resolve any problems/risks, bottlenecks, scheduling conflicts and advise and implement corrective actions to mitigate such risks/bottleneck and keep the project on track and achieve timely or earlier deliverables.
- Coordinate internal project team reviews to review the project reports and modify schedules and plans as required. Apprise the management regularly about the project status and progress.
- Ensuring that field project controls documents are being fully developed and reviewed regularly.
- Preparing Extension of Time Claims based on different delay analysis methodologies (prospective and retrospective) such as APAB, Window Analysis, Time Impact Analysis. Review and assessment of EPC/Subcontractor’s claims.
- Budget Controls, assigning budgets to all project related purchases, preparing budget requirements for new projects, monitoring and controlling the project budget. Reviewing and approving Purchase Requisitions, Budget Reporting to the management.
- Assisting the contracts department with correspondence relevant to planning, delays, claims.
- Assist the proposal department with plans for new proposals whenever required.
Sr. Project Planner Cost Controller
Envac Saudi Arabia LLC
Riyadh
02.2013 - 12.2022
- Preparing Project Baseline Programme (On Primavera R8.2) with cost and resource loading; preparing regular updates for the approved baseline program on weekly / monthly basis; preparing look ahead schedules
- Preparing Project Payment Applications and monitoring monthly cash flows, creating monthly budget reports.
- Preparing Project Progress Reports; Monitoring progress and raising flags for any delays or deviations from the project plan; Attending progress meetings with clients; subcontractors and highlighting the progress issues; suggesting remedies for mitigation of delays.
- Preparing Extension of Time Claim using standard methodologies such as Impacted As Planned; Time Impact Analysis; As Planned v/s As Built ,Window Analysis.
- Monitoring/Managing the contract; issuing notices to client / subcontractors in relations to any deviation from adherence to contract.
- Preparing and submitting the variation order claims; attending commercial meetings with all stakeholders
- Reviewing and certifying subcontractor’s invoices and claims.
- Assisting the Sales Department with Tender Submission/ Proposal to drafting project schedules, project execution plans for new project across middle east.
- Assisted the project team with project executions; logistics and procurement.
- Worked as Acting Project Manager on multiple occasions during the absence of Project Manager.
- Carrying out activities pertaining to QA-QC submissions, prepare,and review the Prequalification & Material Submittal Documents for the project, responsible for preparing material schedules and related reports.
- Key Project: Managed 3 EPC Contracts total Valued SR 300 million
- Project King Abdullah Financial District – Project Details The King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) is a new development under construction near King Fahad Road in the Asahqaa area of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia[1][2] being undertaken by the Rayadah Investment Corporation[3] on behalf of the Pension Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, consisting of 59 towers in an area of 1.6 million square meters. It will provide more than 3 million square meters of space for various uses, 62,000 parking spaces and accommodation for 12,000 residents. It is assumed that KAFD will be home to 12000 residents upon completion.
Training Officer
National Fertilizers Limited
Vijaipur, Madhya Pradesh
09.2010 - 01.2013
- Joined as Management Trainee recruited through All India Level Entrance Examination in 2010.
- Worked as Training Officer – HRD
- Involved in conducting training and development programme for all Executives with the accountability of driving significant efforts in achieving MoU Targets assigned in EIRD stream for Vijaipur Unit.
- Developed & deployed learning modules ensuring maximum outreach and consistent knowledge built-up while carrying out analysis of training needs and developing various technical and behavioral training modules.
- Drove training, support systems along with the assurance of regular up-gradation & implementing processes to make process driven training function.
- Responsible for designing training courses and materials to meet the training needs of the company by consulting with various corporate clients and understanding their training needs and requirements.
Project Execution Engineer
Sterling & Wilson Pvt Ltd
Mumbai-Goa
03.2008 - 05.2009
- Worked as Project Engineer (Execution)
- Managed activities pertaining to Electrical Equipment Installation which includes Transformers, MV Panels, DG Set, Cable Laying, Earthing Works, and Plant Equipment Electrification Works etc.
- Submitted Project Schedules, Daily, and Weekly & Monthly Progress Reports with the accountability of managing overall Project Billing & Procurement.
- Responsible for Total Electrical Installations in the project. Installation of 33kV/400V Transformers, MV Panels, DG Set, Cable Laying in Trenches, Electrical Earthing, and Building Electrification Works etc.
- Key projects: Berger Paints Ltd. & HOTEL Grand Hyatt. in, Goa India- Total contract Value INR 500 Million
Education
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
National Institute of Construction Management & Research
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Shri Vaishnav Institute of Technology
Indore, Madhya PradeshSkills
- Oracle Primavera
- Microsoft Project
- MS Office
- SAP
- Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
- Project Monitoring & Controls
- Project Management
- Planning & Scheduling
- Commercial Management
- Cost Estimation/Control
- Site Management
- Contracts Management
- Cross Functional Coordination
- Analytical Skills
- Negotiation Skills
Certification
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI USA since Mar 2021
- Certified Engineer from Saudi Council of Engineers since Apr 2014
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Urdu
Advanced
CLASSIFICATION
Public
Timeline
Manager Project Controls
Alfanar Global Development
01.2023 - 08.2025
Sr. Project Planner Cost Controller
Envac Saudi Arabia LLC
02.2013 - 12.2022
Training Officer
National Fertilizers Limited
09.2010 - 01.2013
Project Execution Engineer
Sterling & Wilson Pvt Ltd
03.2008 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Shri Vaishnav Institute of Technology
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
National Institute of Construction Management & Research
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