Aamir I Ahmed Email & Phone Number

Riyadh, Sa

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

As a Corporate Projects Control Manager and PMO Head, my job entails to be engaged in the above key domains along-with the key responsibilities, which include but not limited to the following:- Provide project control support to Project Managers to successfully plan and execute assigned projects. - Exercise business analysis skills to work by helping to build solutions to improve operational effectiveness.- Determine key performance indicators to improve project operational efficiency. - Determine project forecasts and accruals and monitor cash flow projections. - Implement and ensure cost control processes to report on estimates, expenditures and cost commitments accurately.- Analyse project data, determine potential risks and challenges and develop appropriate mitigation plans. - Deploy portfolio management skills to create business continuity plans for exploring opportunities and limiting threats. - Oversee change order management and implement change requests in a timely manner. - Determine resource requirements and identify resources with the right skills to execute projects. - Monitor project progress to identify and correct delays or deviations. - Advice Project Managers on project controls practices and procedures. - Maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders - management, project team and clients.- Engage stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of projects to meet stakeholder objectives. - Preparing risk management plans, risk registers and insurance budgets.- Create control budget and review and authenticate cost reports and change notices. - Recommend training and professional development for project control staff. - Monitor functional staffing plans and support hiring of project controls personnel. - Act as a Key Business User for the implementation of Oracle Project Portfolio Management module.- Use industry standard planning software, including Oracle Primavera P6, TILOS, Asta Power projects.

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

As a Project Control Manager, the key responsibilities include but not limited to the following:- Involved in the control of the projects, from their inception to culmination.- Developed and updated work breakdown structure to subdivide project contracts, scopes, tasks, and deliverables into manageable components.- Tracked contracts, scopes of work, purchase orders, as they relate to budget, contract commitments, schedules and progress.- Assisted and advised Project Mangers on all issues and matters related to project controls, expenditures, forecasts, cost estimates for new and authorized work.- Routinely tracked and updated project schedules to adjust for changes in scope, cost and existing conditions, as required.- Prepared monthly analyses and reports on expenditures, progress, commitments, budget performance and schedule performance for all Projects.- Developed and maintained database and record management system for all costs based on past performance, cost data and indices of material costs for use in the preparation of cost estimates and budgets and performance analysis.- Tracked actual costs of construction activities and compare them to the budgeted costs for each work section as well as using data to forecast cost to completion.- Compared actual and budgeted percentage completion to date.- Levelled resource loaded plans for optimal utilization of Company’s resources.- Monitored resource productivities and analysed gap between planned versus actual production.- Prepared companywide revenue recognition report using accounting standard and forecast revenue / profitability of the company.- Performed contract administration functions including addendums, evaluations, change management mechanisms, financial reports, and closeout reports.- Made risk assessments, which involved analysing risks as well as identifying, describing, and estimating the risks affecting the business.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

As a Project Control Manager, the key responsibilities, include but not limited to the following:- Played a lead role in start-up of every new project to prepare a launch team and initialize all the project control processes on the project. Control processes includes preparation of project plan, project budget, resource loading & levelling, finalizing base line manpower, efficiencies and implementation of project control systems for equipment, material, and stores management;- Monitored current and base line schedules, budgets and effect of proposed changes on the base line schedule; - Assured effectual inter-departmental synchronization and collaboration, specifically with regards to cost control, planning, budget forecasting and project management matters; - Analysed progress and cost of projects using different variables in lieu of plan versus actual. - Prepared critical path diagrams and different analysis to ensure project target dates are met.- Conducted Level 6 planning of all ongoing activities as well as liaison with Clients.- Monitored, update and analysed the schedule, deliverable status, man hours spent, budget and expenditures.- Prepared monthly “balance cost to complete report” to analyse balance cost at completion.- Formulated and maintained change order / variation to scope of work.- Interfaced with project personnel to develop project forecast and analyze monthly project cost.- Liaised with client to clarify cost related issues and provide input for preparation of monthly invoices.- Kept site team motivated under tough site conditions.- Close coordination with client to get our claims approved.- Launched an incentive scheme, got it approved from client to achieve early milestones.- Contractual closing out of all awarded subcontract agreements- Commercial closing of the project, while preparing project close out report.

Islāmābād, Pakistan

After completing my part-time Master’s degree, I joined this Contracting firm as a Project Control Manger overseeing the Projects of their Corporate Clients like McDonalds, Walls Co., Pepsis Co. and others. Mostly the projects were construction of Farm houses, Villas and Corporate Offices for these esteemed Clients and require high level of finishing and timely completion. I consider this job as the most challenging one in terms of the stringent quality requirements and tight schedules.As a Project Control Manager I did pretty much the same which are mentioned before. But there were certain key accomplishments in this role, which are stated below:PROJECT MANAGEMENT 95% project completion on time while meeting strict timelines, quality and budget requirements;Slashed material and Equipment expenses to15% by negotiating and establishing valuable vendor contacts; andDeveloped and enforced company policies, procedures and project safety regulations. CLIENT AND VENDOR RELATIONS Scheduled Client meetings, conducted need assessments, addressed design concerns and cost effective options; and• Negotiated Cost estimates with clients and maintained daily contact with clients at location sites.STAFF DEVELOPMENT Developed strong employee and subcontractor productivity;Mentored through professional expertise; become main source of information for staff through daily contact in a quick, professional and considerate manner; andEstablished positive and productive work environment by understanding the role and needs of all members. IT INFRASTRUCTURE Developed the IT infrastructure to link all projects at varied locations;Devised the companywide reporting and tracking mechanism; andEstablished a shared project repository which can be accessed by all staff members.

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

National Engineering Services Pakistan (Pvt) Limited (NESPAK) is Pakistan’s premier consultancy organization. Its international stature is well established and it enjoys the reputation of being one of the top engineering consultancy organizations in Asia and Africa and is ranked amongst the world’s top 200 consulting firms.As a Project Control Engineer I worked on multiple projects during my service tenure. Its flexible working hours were great blessing for continuing my Master’s education along-with job. Key responsibilities include:Provided project planning and scheduling support for various projects – prepared resource loaded CPM plan using Primavera, detailed project budgets, monthly and weekly construction schedules;Developed techniques, systems and procedures for project monitoring and control;Participated in coordinating activities for conducting authorized training programs for Primavera Project Planner;Prepared Budget for the project and periodic reviews;Monitored Cost of the projects on daily, weekly and monthly basis; andPrepared cost control reports covering earned value, CPI and SPI of projects, executed quantity reports and man-hour efficiency reports based on actual and earned man-hours of projects.

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

McDonalds is a well-known food chain and needs no introduction. It started its operations in Pakistan in 1998. They started developing their restaurants in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and other major cities of Pakistan. McDonald's Pakistan is a part of GAM Corp and Lakson Group of Companies, operating with a network of restaurants in various cities. I feel proud to be the part of team which launched McDonald’s in Lahore Pakistan. As a Deputy Project Manager, my roles and responsibilities were following:Construction supervision according to International Standards;Short-listed and finalized Consultants and Contractors for the projects;Supervised installation of MEP Equipment into the Kitchen of McDonalds according to rough-ins;Comparative analysis, evaluation and selection of contractors;Verified and approved Contractor’s invoices;Conducted quality control activities in accordance to specified procedures;Performed document control functions in accordance with on-site policy and procedures;Provided technical engineering information to company employees and subcontractors to ensure project complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instructions; andAttended project coordination and owner/contractor/architect/engineer meetings as required.

Islāmābād, Pakistan

Gammon Pakistan (Formerly Gammon Intl) is one the oldest construction company of Pakistan and is famous for their expertise in concrete works. I started my professional career with them by working on a Bridge Project over a rail-crossing. This project was completed in record time of 9 months as oppose to the construction schedule of 15 months. The entire project team received bonus from the local government for the early completion and great quality of work. I also worked on another bridge extension project, where old bridge was of masonry and extension has to be of concrete. It was a challenging project in terms of quality control and execution. As a Project Engineer, my key job responsibilities include:• Ensured construction is being carried out as per the standards and drawings.Monitored Site progress as per schedule.Ensured the Quality of work as per the Quality Standards. Practiced various management tools to ensure timely and cost effective completion of project.Coordinated with client and consultants.Monitored and measured day-to-day progress of work. Prepared progress reports and charts.Ensured proper Quality Assurance and testing of material in a site laboratory set up by Client.

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Civil Engineering, Distinction

Master'S Degree, Computer Science