Umer Siddique
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in communication, problem-solving, and stress management, showcasing adaptability to diverse organizational environments and cultures while possessing a robust understanding of contemporary management methods.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Planning Engineer
Gulf Consolidated Contractors Co.
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Reviewed and approved project planning package, ensuring accuracy of master schedule, engineering document register, procurement register, and construction register progress S-curves and resource histograms.
- Verified work packages, work breakdown structure (WBS), cost breakdown structure (CBS), activities, and codes as per project phase discipline area in line with scope of work (SOW) and schedule of prices.
- Established project controls requirements and procedures, implementing change management and risk management plans.
Jr. Planning Engineer
Azmeel Contracting Company
Dammam
09.2015 - 07.2017
- Project: Residential Villas
- Prepare detailed work schedules, timelines, and activity plans for field operations.
- Ensure proper allocation of manpower, machinery, and materials at the work site.
- Coordinate with field teams, contractors, supervisors, and management to ensure smooth workflow.
- Track daily/weekly work progress and compare it with the project plan.
- Provide technical guidance to field staff and resolve on-site engineering issues.
- Ensure that work is performed according to engineering standards, drawings, and safety guidelines.
- Prepare progress reports, delay reports, and planning updates for management.
- Identify potential risks, delays, and challenges, and propose corrective actions.
- Monitor project costs and ensure work stays within the assigned budget.
Site Engineer
Contracting & Construction Enterprises
Dammam
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Projects: City Villas Residential Hub
- Successfully managed multiple construction projects from inception to completion.
- Coordinated with stakeholders, including architects, contractors, and local authorities, ensuring project milestones were met on time and within budget.
- Conducted site surveys and inspections, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and local regulations.
- Successfully managed daily site operations overseeing construction activities, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring adherence to project timelines and specifications.
- Interpreted complex architectural and engineering drawings to guide the construction process.
Education
MS - Construction and Engineering Management
Superior University
Lahore, Pakistan 01.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering
Superior University
Lahore 08.2017 - 09.2021
Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Stress management
- Adaptability to organizational culture
- Prioritization techniques
- Contract law knowledge
- Microsoft Project proficiency
- Understanding of building regulations
- Construction methodology
Certification
- Project Scheduling and Control using Primavera P6
- BIM Training
- Delay Analysis and Claims Management
Languages
Urdu (Native)
English (Expert-Level)
References
Reference available on request
Seminars as Lead Coach
- Work from Home Management COVID-19 Online SEMINAR - 2020
- Lead Delay Claims Workshop FWO HQ Rawalpindi - 2023
- Lead Planning Career Workshop UET Lahore - 2024
- Lead Project Management Conference IEP Lahore - 2025
Timeline
Planning Engineer
Gulf Consolidated Contractors Co.
09.2023 - 02.2025
MS - Construction and Engineering Management
Superior University
01.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering
Superior University
08.2017 - 09.2021
Jr. Planning Engineer
Azmeel Contracting Company
09.2015 - 07.2017
Site Engineer
Contracting & Construction Enterprises
08.2013 - 08.2015