OWAIS AKHTER

P.O.Box 41122, Riyadh 11521, K.S.A

Phone No: (+966-01) 4082909
Mobile No: +966 547414048
E-mail: engr_owais@hotmail.com
Date of Birth: 30th Jun, 1979

Nationality: Pakistani
Religion: Islam
Languages: English, Urdu and Arabic (Beginner)
Marital Status: Married
Iqama: Transferable

PLANNING ENGINEER
~Specialized in Construction Projects~
Dynamic, skilled and result oriented professional with more than 7 years of expertise of Initiating, Planning, Executing,
Controlling and Closing projects. Exceptional multi-tasking skills with adaptability and tolerance to stressed situations. Seeking
challenges as a professional where diverse background and proven technical expertise will be utilized and advanced.

Core Competencies:

Primavera Project Management

Progress Monitoring and Tracking

Time, Cost and Resource Management

Reports building using Primavera and Excel

Procedures and Document Control

Budget Analysis

PERT and CPM

Strong Computer Literacy

Employment History:
Positions Held, Tenures and Employers:

Planning Engineer (Mar 2011-Present) Al Suwaiket Trading and Contracting Company, Al Khobar-KSA

Planning Engineer (Jun 2007-Dec 2010) Saudi Binladin Group (PBAD), Jeddah-KSA
Planning Engineer (Jun 2004-May 2007) ABS Engineering Corporation Private Limited, Karachi-Pakistan

Sales and Application Engineer (Feb 2003-Jun 2004) Haquique Sons (Aviation and Technical Services), Karachi-Pakistan

Responsibilities:

During the above mentioned tenure, 10 different Infrastructures, Housing and EPC projects were attended.
Overall cost of the attended jobs was 2.1 Billion SAR and over 11 Million man hours were utilized.
Provided support for the administration of contracts including Scope of Works, Tender preparations and Schedules.
Prepared all preliminary data for planning (Activities, Calendars, Work Breakdown Structure, and Resource Dictionary etc.)

Analyzed and modified planning data through time based analysis and/or resource limited based scheduling.

Prepared Budgets, Work Statements, Master / Detailed Schedule and other procedures for Project Control System.

Prepared procurement and material delivery schedules, recognized and followed up long lead items.

Collected progress from carious teams, tabulated productivity, prepared Trend / Forecast Reports and Presentations.

Calculated, analyzed and presented Metrics Reports such as EVA and Burn Rate Analysis to appropriate parties.

Analyzed the updated schedule and emphasized items such as Critical Path, Slipped Tasks and Upcoming Tasks.

Recognized deficiencies against plan and pursued explanations for corrective actions.

Preparation of Revised / Recovery schedules if and when needed.

Prepared different Cost Analysis, Interim Payment Certificates and Change Orders.

Assisted PM in Administrative Closure (Preparation of closure documents, process deliverables and releasing resources).

Assisted Project Manager in preparation of Project Post Implementation Evaluation Report.

Education and Credentials:

2002
1997
1995

Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering

NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi. (
H.S.C (Pre-Engineering)
Government College Forman Nazimabad, Karachi. (
S.S.C (Science Group)
Froebel Grammar Academy
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72 %)

1stdivision)
73 %)

Professional Development:
Advance Project Management from Skill Development Council, Karachi (Appearing for PMP Exam in Dec 2011).

Primavera Project Planner V 3.0 from Skill Development Council, Karachi.

Primavera Project Management V 6.0 from Project Management Institute (Arabian Gulf Chapter).

Oracle Projects (Project Management, Resource Management, Billing and Costing) training held by Oracle at SBG HO.
Professional Associations:

Member of Pakistan Engineering Council since 2003.

Member of Project Management Institute (Arabian Gulf Chapter).

Interests:

 Playing Chess, Snooker, Cricket, Football and Badminton. Reading knowledgeable magazines and books.