Farhan Am Iqbal Email & Phone Number

United Arab Emirates

Possess over 17 years of specialized expertise in Submarine Cable Systems globally, during which I have consistently excelled in delivering end-to-end projects valued at over $40 million annually while effectively managing external and internal stakeholders. Throughout my career in project management, I have consistently achieved excellence in the execution of submarine fiber optic cable projects. I have overseen various aspects, including technical design, manufacturing, installation, and quality assurance. Key accomplishments and responsibilities:Project Life-Cycle Management: My project management proficiency is substantiated by a track record of successfully delivering projects involving the installation of over 2000 kilometers of subsea cable annually; by managing the entire project life cycle and network operations.Project Scheduling: I have successfully designed Project Master Schedules within an ERP system tailored specifically for submarine cable projects. These schedules are instrumental in managing progress, allowing progress reports to senior management.Stakeholder Coordination: I excel in coordinating with all stakeholders to ensure project timelines are met while optimizing resource utilization and represent projects in various meetings. My ability to foster cooperation between departments, disciplines, and internal units is a key asset.Financial Oversight: I have successfully managed interfaces with Finance Division to meet expenditure and budget requirements and with Contract Division in tender document preparation and Contractor selection.Quality Assurance: My commitment to quality extends to managing interfaces with Quality Assurance, ensuring compliance with HSE and quality standards according to company ISO Quality procedures. Resource Planning: I am adept at developing resource, budget, and scheduling plans for project implementation. This includes managing resources such as vessels, manpower and equipment.

United Arab Emirates

Commercial Management:My multifaceted expertise, refined over years of experience in the submarine cable industry, makes me a valuable asset in orchestrating successful commercial management endeavors. I have a proven track record of delivering optimal results in project bids, with an annual value of up to $70 million.Key accomplishments and responsibilities:International Contracts: I have in-depth knowledge in handling a wide range of international contracts, BIMCO, FIDIC & Vessel Charter contracts.ITB Document Review: I excel in reviewing and interpreting Invitation to Bid (ITB) documents, including technical specifications and contractual terms and conditions, to establish understanding of all aspects.Procurement Management: I liaise with Procurement Managers to finalize subcontractors, and suppliers. Contract Management: I collaborate with Contract Managers to prepare contract documentation, liquidity damages claims, performance bank guarantees and bid bonds.Vendor Management: Possess extensive experience in Vendor Management, including tender, vendor selection & contract finalization for submarine cables, transmission equipment and terrestrial backhaul.Technical Expertise: Submarine Network Construction: Skilled in submarine fiber optic network construction and deployment, encompassing landfall design, cable landing stations, transmission equipment & detailed engineering of optical equipment interface with submarine cables.Cable Route Design: Experienced in conducting desktop studies, cable route design & engineering.Geophysical & Geotechnical Survey: Managed Marine Geophysical and Geotechnical Surveys.Network Operation: Expertise in Testing and Commissioning of Telecom and Submarine equipment.Cable Burial Technology: Extensive knowledge of Cable Protection Technology, including Ploughing, ROV Burial, Trenching, etc.Operation Project Management: Successfully served as the Submarine Cable Laying In-charge and Head of Mission on board Cable ship.

United Arab Emirates

Project Management:• Management of project activities to complete project in specified time schedule & cost.• Monitor & Control pre-fabrication, mobilization, offshore execution & demobilization in order to facilitate interfacing with Operations & Offshore Installation group to optimize cost, schedule and resources.• Manage the long term manpower requirements for Platform Fabrication section to ensure continuous availability of highly competent engineers and enhance staff efficiency.• Review, update and revise the construction engineering processes and systems for Platform Fabrication for all phases to ensure the facilities, activities and project completion meet technical integrity requirements.• Review Drawing & Method Statement, for coordination & missing information, & raising queries, to avoid delays to the work. Ensures compliance with contract document.• Organize quality assurance division for implementation of corrective and preventive actions of continuous basis for total quality improvement.• Attend technical meetings with Clients, PMT, Operations, Yard etc. and maintaining cordial relationship with all parties involved in the allotted projects.• Manage tests & inspections. Check discrepancies & deviation from contract specification & drawings & raising non-conformance report (NCR). Technical Expertise:• Fabrication & Installation of Steel Structures at Platforms for Oil & Gas projects.• Fabrication & Installation of Steel Structures, Tanks, Piping and Equipment for Infrastructure industries. • Checking and ensuring technical accuracy of deliverables such as structural analyses, design calculations, drawings, specifications, purchase requisitions, technical bid evaluations, etc.• Knowledge in International codes and standards like ASME / ASTM / API / BS / ISO / BS EN.• Knowledge in Non Destructive Examination (NDT) and Welding procedures.• Knowledge in offshore and onshore Painting.

India

Project Management:• To make sure that all Projects assigned are executed according to the Design, General Engineering Specifications and Project Quality Procedures.• Responsible for all Management decisions while supervising 20 employees and 100 workers.• Planning, organizing & monitoring of manpower & material to achieve the targets.• Reviews Production activities and advises on planning, execution and optimization in order that the business objectives are achieved.• Develops future strategic objectives.Technical Expertise:• Fabrication & Installation of Central Air Conditioner, Deep Freezer.• Heat load estimation, equipment sizing and air/water balancing.• Simple deep freezers to controlled atmosphere warehouses.

Bachelor Of Engineering, Mechanical

Ssc, Mathematics And Science