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• Developed and implemented project planning strategies that align with clients’ objectives, ensuring optimal resource utilization and project efficiency.• Developed comprehensive resource-loaded programmes encompassing multiple project disciplines including engineering design, procurement, construction and commissioning of various elements of the projects using Primavera P6 defining milestones, activities, dependencies, and critical path.• Developed robust monitoring and reporting mechanisms to track project progress, identify deviations from the plan, and proactively address issues to prevent delays and cost over-runs.• Examined contractor's extension of time claims for various delay events, analyzing project schedules, progress reports, and relevant documentation to assess the validity and impact of claimed delays.• Developed comprehensive response to EOT claims, outlining findings, recommendations and potential counter-arguments to support client's position and negotiating a fair resolution to mitigate project delays.• Prepared and substantiated claims and counter claims in respect of extension of time, loss and expense, disruption, prolongation, and relief from liquidated damages, particularly matters of delay.• Fostered strong working relationships with project stakeholders, enhancing communication, resolving conflicts, and driving collective efforts toward achieving project objectives and delivering business value.

• Managed end-to-end project planning processes, from conception to execution, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to support informed decision-making and meet contract requirements.• Created project schedules using Primavera P6, breaking down complex projects into manageable tasks, identifying dependencies, and establishing realistic timelines, milestones, and resource allocations to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.• Reviewed and evaluated contractor-developed schedules to ensure alignment with overall project timelines, proactively identifying conflicts and recommending strategies to minimize risk and enhance project flow.• Led the preparation of extension of time claim for delays on the project, utilizing project records, documents, and expert testimony to demonstrate the impact of unforeseen site conditions, design changes, and external factors on the project schedule. • Effectively argued and substantiated the claim through detailed analysis and presentation, resulting in successful negotiation and approval of an extension of time with the client.• Employed earned value management methodologies to evaluate both schedule and cost performance metrics, calculating Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI) to guide financial and scheduling strategies.• Performed in-depth schedule analyses to identify potential delays or deviations, collaborating with project teams to recommend and implement corrective actions aimed at mitigating risks and ensuring project success.• Executed root cause analyses by contrasting planned schedules against actual performance (As Planned vs. As Built), providing insights into contractor entitlement regarding delays and facilitating informed decision-making.

• Worked collaboratively with project stakeholders to ensure all aspects of the project's multiple timelines are accurately captured, maintained and analysed using Primavera P6 to ensure on time delivery of the project.• Integrated detailed engineering design sequences, procurement workflows, construction execution strategies, equipment manufacturing timelines and commissioning protocols to develop and continuously update overall project schedule.• Created comprehensive scheduling methodologies utilizing Primavera P6 to meticulously track and optimize complex project timelines across multiple project phases• Collaborate with project managers and engineering teams to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines, ensuring alignment with client expectations and statutory requirements.• Conducted sophisticated critical path analysis to identify potential project bottlenecks, collaborating closely with project engineers to analyze root causes and develop robust mitigation strategies for on-time delivery.• Continuously monitor and update project schedules to reflect progress, changes, and adjustments, preparing regular status reports for stakeholders.• Identify scheduling risks and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with project teams to minimize potential impacts on project delivery.

• Developed and managed comprehensive project programs using Primavera P6, defining milestones, activities, dependencies, and critical path to ensure timely delivery, while fostering collaboration among project teams by coordinating the works of multiple trade packages.• Coordinated with project team members to gather status updates and metrics, then compiled and analyzed data to produce accurate and timely progress reports. Provided stakeholders with clear and concise information on project status, highlighting accomplishments, issues, and future milestones.• Identified and investigated schedule variances, analyzing root causes and developing corrective action plans to get the project back on track. Collaborated with project managers, team members, and vendors to implement solutions, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines and budgets.• Utilized advanced analytical tools such as dashboards and S-curves to monitor project schedule performance, conducting detailed comparisons of planned versus actual work against established performance metrics.

• Worked collaboratively with project stakeholders to ensure all aspects of the project's multiple timelines are accurately captured, maintained and analysed using Primavera P6 to ensure on time delivery of the project.• Integrated detailed engineering design sequences, procurement workflows, construction execution strategies, equipment manufacturing timelines and commissioning protocols to develop and continuously update overall project schedule.• Created comprehensive scheduling methodologies utilizing Primavera P6 to meticulously track and optimize complex project timelines across multiple project phases• Collaborate with project managers and engineering teams to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines, ensuring alignment with client expectations and statutory requirements.• Conducted sophisticated critical path analysis to identify potential project bottlenecks, collaborating closely with project engineers to analyze root causes and develop robust mitigation strategies for on-time delivery.• Continuously monitor and update project schedules to reflect progress, changes, and adjustments, preparing regular status reports for stakeholders.• Identify scheduling risks and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with project teams to minimize potential impacts on project delivery.

• Developed and maintained baseline schedules using Primavera P6 in line with contract documents, project requirements, and planning techniques.• Conducted regular schedule analysis to track project performance against baseline programme, identifying deviations, and proposing corrective actions.• Assessed performance of the project against original baseline by comparing planned activities with actual progress, analysing critical path activities and identifying deviations from the plan.• Evaluated schedule performance to determine impact of delays, resource constraints, and changes in scope of the project.

• Responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining comprehensive project schedules detailed activity definitions, logical dependencies and resource assignments to effectively manage the project timelines.• Provided timely and accurate reporting on project schedules, milestones, and progress to project stakeholders, including S-curve analysis to track cumulative progress against planned milestones, planned vs. actual comparison to identify schedule variations, variation analysis to identify and explain schedule deviations from the baseline programme.• Develop and implement corrective actions to minimize schedule variations including resequecing of tasks to recover lost time, reallocating resources to high priority activities, negotiating with vendors and suppliers to adjust delivery dates and implementing process improvements to reduce future schedule deviations.• Analyse project risks and potential schedule delays and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project objectives are met.

• Create and manage comprehensive project schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, encompassing all phases of design, construction, and commissioning of the projects.• Continuously monitor and update project schedules to reflect progress, changes, and adjustments, preparing regular status reports for stakeholders.• Monitored progress of works based on schedule performance index, cost performance index and earned value management based on guidelines provided by PMBOK.• Manage the change control process related to scheduling, assessing the impact of any scope changes on timelines and ensuring proper documentation and communication of revisions.• Identify scheduling risks and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with project teams to minimize potential impacts on project delivery.

Worked on various projects in oil and gas sector as a project planner. Key responsibilities include:• Create comprehensive project schedules using scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) that outline project phases, tasks, durations, and dependencies.• Collaborate with project managers and engineering teams to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines, ensuring alignment with client expectations and statutory requirements.• Collected progress information including completed activities, works in progress, delays and unforeseen events from project engineers, subcontractors and design consultants.• Updated schedule using Primavera P6 by reviewing timelines, adjusting interdependencies and allocating resources to reflect the current project status accurately.• Analysed schedule trends, milestones and critical path activities to predict potential delays or opportunities.• Communicated the schedule changes to the project team in a transparent and timely manner to maintain alignment of schedules, manage expectations and facilitate collaboration among project teams.

• Developed and maintained project schedules, monitor progress, and provide timely analysis and recommendations to ensure the successful execution of construction projects.• Collaborated with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather project data, establish realistic timelines, update progress, and identify potential schedule risks and opportunities.• Updated and maintained project schedules regularly, tracking progress, and identifying potential risks and delays that may impact project timelines• Monitored project milestones, critical path activities, and key performance indicators to assess progress, identify deviations from the plan, and propose adjustments to optimize project timelines.