I had joined DODSAL ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD. QATAR as a Planning Engineer on September 22th, 2007. I served there up to September 27th, 2009. After this period, when project closeout activities started I was transferred to Algeria for another project due to reduction of workload in Qatar project.
I had worked in Ras laffan industrial city in Common Cooling Seawater Phase II project for Qatar power, Ras Gas & Qatar Gas. Our main purpose is to prepare the pipeline distribution system to supply Cooling Water from the sea to Qatar Power, Ras Gas & Qatar Gas industry and also discharge the same from the industry to the sea. All the intake area, pump house preparation, pipeline construction, discharge channel construction etc is in our scope.
As a planning engineer I was responsible for the followings responsibilities:
1. Prepare and submit daily, weekly, monthly progress reports (Customer reports and Internal MIS Reports)
2. Prepare and analyze Project Progress variance on weekly and monthly basis. Inform concerned department about the same and suggest corrective actions.
3. Change Order Management (Change in scope of Work) – Compilation of variation cost data for VOR’s with consultation with respective departments.
4. Development of various Construction Schedules (Contract/Base line Schedule, 3 Weeks Look Ahead Schedule, Plan vs. Actual Comparison Schedule etc.), Updating of construction schedules & monitoring periodically. Manpower planning based on the updated schedules.
5. Prepares and presents planning and scheduling information to management/clients as required.
6. Leads the development and review of schedule recovery plans, including evaluation of additional resources required to affect such plans.
7. Recommends alternatives for schedule improvement to project team for discussion and/or decision.
8. Supports development of scheduling standards and procedures. Compiles, summarizes, updates, and maintains historical schedule data. Monitors and reports critical-path and schedule performance of the total project.
9. Plans and organizes schedule resource loading and leveling. Integrates appropriate staffing requirements for each discipline/specialty relative to the overall project needs. Determines quantity and staffing levels in support of the project needs and schedule philosophy.
10. Prepares and analyzes comparisons of scope, quantities, and cost data between projects. Develops biding schedules. May participate in discussions with vendors.
11. Interfaces with designated management and client counterparts for specific planning and scheduling tasks.
12. Reviews or assists in reviewing proposal provisions related to schedule and material control, and develops supporting data for contract negotiations.
13. Originates, initiates, identifies events of delays, notification, quantification and filing of claims for Extension of Time.
14. Provides comments and recommendations for planning and scheduling requirements relative to staffing and project control. Prepares detailed staffing plans for planning and scheduling activities.
15. Maintain adequate database management system for all Planning Department documents & records.
16. Liaise, consult, communicate and conduct weekly coordination meeting with engineers, contractors and subcontractors to monitor the progress of the project and discuss commercial problems that might affect the smooth construction flow.
Our Major Client: Qatar Petroleum.
- Special Assignments for Contracts Department:
· Preparation of Insurance Claim Reports with Technical & Commercial package.
- First Assignment– Preparation of Insurance Claim Regarding Damage of Pipe Line Works Due to Fire– Worth 10 Million QR (Including Cost Estimate for the Damage and Reconstruction, Material Take off for Damaged Line – Assessment, Material Take off for Re-construction Line, Commercial Cost of Repair, Additional Material Cost Estimates Backup etc.)
· EOT (Extension of Time) Request Schedule preparation for Project completion.
- This involves preparation of Constraints register, Net permit delays & Variances in milestones area wise etc.