Career Summary

Project Planner/Scheduler and controls engineer with nine years experience of planning,
scheduling, data analysis, cost control and progress reporting on large scale and complex projects
with leading contractors in the Middle East including liaison with project teams, subcontractors,
suppliers and stakeholders on technical issues; team player, hard-working, proactive and selfmotivated individual seeking opportunity to play key role in new projects.

Core Strengths
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master and project level schedules

matrices
progress reports and analytical skills
control
earned value management and analysis
programme critical path analysis
EPC planning of large scale projects
engineering and procurement planning
budget development and monitoring
construction drawings
interface and inter-dependencies management
schedule adjustment

- data analysis and performance

- budget development and cost
- stakeholders management
- cross functional coordination
- resource estimation
- extension of time claims
- study and interpretation of
- productivity monitoring and

Software Competencies
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Primavera P6
- MS Project 2010
ORACLE ERP; cost control/ procurement modules
- MS Office Suite 2010
Auto CAD; intermediate level
- Primavera P6.7 server
administration for 23 users

Education
Certifications

Certified Cost Professional (CCP), from 2010 to date, AACEI, USA

Project Management Professional (PMP), from 2011 to date, PMI, USA

Membership

Active Member of Engineers Australia as Professional Engineer (MIEAust)

Professional Development

White Card (Work Safety in Construction Industry), 2014

FIDIC Conditions of Contract and Claims Management, 2012
ORACLE ERP cost control and material procurement modules, in-house training, 2012
Project Contract Manager, 2010
Planning and Scheduling Professional, 2009
Primavera 6.0, 2009
Primavera 3.1 & 5.0, 2008
MS Project 2003, 2005
Unrestricted class C drivers license of NSW

Employment History
Senior Planner/Scheduler
Projects
Civil works in Lusail City: $350 million, consisted of roads, tunnels, bridges, utilities and
landscaping
Union Residential Tower: $89 million, high rise residential building consisting of two
basements+GF+35 floors
Fire Station: $30 million, included refurbishment of existing building and construction of a
new two floor building
Traffic Control Centre: $250 million, included construction of a state of the art building
Responsibilities
developed detailed programs using Primavera P6 for all packages within the full scope
which incorporated critical paths and milestones, potential risks, measures and contingency
allowances
Waqar Raja
July 2015

provided advice to the Planning Manager and Procurement Manager on resources for critical
packages of work to ensure associated procurement and suppliers are engaged or
purchased in a timely manner
monitored performance during execution in the predetermined key performance indicators
for the project
identified risks and performed schedule risk analysis using Primavera P6
prepared extension of time claims through forensic schedule and critical path analysis using
Primavera P6
performed cross functional coordination in a large team to ensure smooth execution of the
project
monitored productivity and adjusted program accordingly
proactively sought consultation with construction supervisors, engineers and procurement
team to adjust programs as works progressed
liaised with commercial team to align project expenditure with program and monitored
expenses against budget
highlighted significant program variances in internal reports, with suggested corrective
actions for recovery
provided technical assistance to the Design Team, Project Engineers and Construction
Managers for committing their short term programs
managed all material procurement requests in ORACLE ERP business system software
identified and communicated client driven delays and tracked in program accordingly
established and developed effective working relationships with various stakeholders
tracked Subcontractor Allocations in the program and ensured that works issued to
subcontractors are based on the target program

Achievements
led successful implementation of first project based audit-able project controls system
within entire company that resulted in achieving the most transparent project award for my
project from board of directors
rewarded 12% salary increase for saving two months from project schedule through
effective coordination with involved stakeholders
saved $1.5 million on URT budget resulting in one-off bonus (45% of monthly salary)
Senior Planner/Scheduler
Projects
King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD): $6.6 billion, unique mega development including
residential, commercial, hotel, monorail and infrastructure works
Infrastructure Works in KAFD: $158 million, involved roads, bridges, tunnels, utilities and
landscaping
Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency: $150 million, involved demolition of existing structure and
re-construction
King Fahad National Library: $131 million, modern Arabic cultural designed building
Riyadh Metro: $8 billion, prepared detailed tender program that included on grade,
underground and above ground track works and train stations
KAFD Mono Rail; $435 million, involved rail system in the KAFD, prepared detailed tender
schedule
Responsibilities
used Primavera P6 to produce detailed programs for all packages within mega development
of KAFD and regional projects which incorporated critical paths and milestones, potential
risks, measures and contingency allowances
provided advice to the Planning Manager and Technical Services Manager on resources for
critical packages of work to ensure associated procurement and suppliers are engaged or
purchased in a timely manner
loaded ongoing resource information into the program and updated as required
led implementation of minimum project controls processes on projects across the region
ensured that regular reports are prepared and issued to all relevant project staff
prepared and issued contract program, target program and short term programs in a timely
manner
Waqar Raja
July 2015

liaised closely with the design / construction and project team to gain a detailed
appreciation of the key activities, taking into consideration alternative methods and
optimum construction methodology
generated and updated project cash flow with values up to $6.6 billion
supervised the planning and cost control teams for regional projects
performed earned value analysis for a large portfolio of regional projects
administered Primavera 6.7 server for 23 site based users while solved technical issues with
software consultant

Achievements
developed and maintained multiple concurrent schedules in complex project environment
against competing priorities that resulted in successful and smooth delivery of projects
prepared and submitted a comprehensive critical path and forensic schedule analysis that
won a major claim for 18 months extension of time and $315 million in related costs on
KAFD project
led the development and implementation of project controls system on mega KAFD
development that improved proactive decision making for the management
Project Engineer/ Planner
Project
Fairmont Hotel and Residences: $337 million in Palm Jumeirah also known as Eighth Wonder
of World
Responsibilities
chaired planning meetings with internal departments and stakeholders
handled procurement of materials through effective utilisation of site logistics and schedule
requirements
audited project schedules to ensure that project team is maintaining the set targets for
deliverables
ensured subcontractors submit weekly resource loaded schedule updates and importing
data in Primavera
monitored resources, productivities and equipment allocations to gain maximum efficiency
and output
updated baseline schedule and key performance indicators
Achievements
implemented performance based reward system for labor along with improved
transportation and accommodation facilities that increased productivity by 27% and
resulted in a saving of 3.7% on labor budget
rewarded 45% salary increase in recognition of my contribution to successful execution of
project schedule
Project Engineer
PG Contractors, Islamabad, Pakistan | www.thegreaterranges.com
Construction contractor leading in building local houses and public building; 200+ employees
November 2005 - November 2006
Projects
Paktel Telecommunications Projects: $1.2 million, construction of buildings and tower
installation
Roots Montessori Public School: $425 thousands, involved three basements, GF, two floors
and roof
Infrastructure Works: $2.5 million, involved construction of roads, bridges, utilities and
landscape
Environmental Monitoring Department: $5 million, involved construction of GF+2F building
Responsibilities
coordinated with suppliers, subcontractors and project team for daily activities and look
ahead schedules
supervised execution team on day to day issues
Waqar Raja
July 2015

prepared quantity take off for different project materials and ensured timely allocation of
manpower resources

Achievement
saved $360 thousands for company by awarding performance based day-to-day contracts
to labour groups and by building strong working relationships with material and equipment
suppliers

References
Available on request

Waqar Raja
July 2015