CV – Mohammed Khan – Planner/Scheduler

Pro active Project Controls Specialist who is a results-oriented and decisive leader in execution of all project control processes and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) on major engineering and software development projects.

 

·         Presently working with IBM USA as a Project Planner and Scheduler of technology modernization projects of Washington state government (Department of Social and Health Services-DSHS).  Partners with the program team to ensure the schedule or program plan is executable i.e. cost, schedule and technical requirements are fully integrated.  Execute as planned; performs weekly schedule status, baseline requirements, schedule risk assessments, analyze critical path, schedule variance analysis, and validate network logic and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) process.  With a consistent track record of success in achieving a broad range of goals throughout my carrier, I believe I have the leadership qualities and skills necessary in order to benefit any employer to the highest degree

 

·         3 years experience as a project control engineer in a huge electromechanical construction (42 and 56 storied commercial building) project to perform more complex aspects of project control activities ensuring that project administration, change management, project estimating, cost management and schedule management are executed properly. Provided engineering supports, cost & budgeting, procurement & contracts, construction management, and project controls services for 20miles of street lighting project.

 

·         9 years of field engineering experience as a lead electrical and control engineer at Pulp and Paper manufacturing companies. Completed numerous projects on time and within the budget.

 

·         10 years of electrical design, cost engineering and construction experience in engineering consultancy and contractor’s roles.

 

Efficient Engineer who has worked in a wide range of engineering projects in locally and internationally

 

Professional Planner and Scheduler with experience in project planning and scheduling of software development projects of Washington state government

 

 

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILICIATION

 

Bachelor Degree (Electrical Engineering), Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (www.kuet.ac.bd ), Khulna, Bangladesh

 

Associate Degree (Electronics Engineering – major in Automation and Instrumentation), British Columbia Institute of Technology (www.bcit.bc.ca), BC, Canada,

 

Post Graduate Diploma in advanced automation and instrumentation, Technocrat Automation, (www.technocratautomation.net), Chennai, India

 

Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute (www.pmi.org), PA, USA

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Project Planner and Scheduler                                                                                                              05/2012 - Present
 

IBM USA, Olympia is a software application, development and management company, works with WA state government’s technology modernization projects

 

Client: Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) of WA State

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Communicate and work with state government organizations and cross-tower delivery team.

·         Maintain and operate existing Program Management System - work with Team Leads and other Project Managers to put structure around technology modernization projects - initiating, defining, scoping, planning, scheduling, resourcing, and then assisting in the creation and execution of MS Project-based Schedules w/ corrective actions to ensure successful delivery

·         Work at Health Benefit Exchange (HBE) project – Create WBS from the Software Requirements Specification (SRS) of IBM rational database, Requirements Professional (ReqPro) and Clear Quest (CQ).  Assign resource task with duration and develop schedule. Employs Earned Value Management System (EVMS) processes from approved Baseline Modification Requirements(BMR) and Change Request(CR) of Change Control Board(CCB) then determine weekly slack and take corrective action using IBM rational tool, Collaborative Lifecycle Management(CLM) software which is a combined application of Rational Team Concert for change configuration management, Rational Requirements Composer for requirements collection and Rational Quality Manager for Quality Control

·         Report resource T&M costing using SharePoint Contractor Activity Reporting(CAR) site

·         Work  with Agile approach of project management by changing from traditional waterfalls method to Agile With Discipline(AWD) method

 

Project Control Engineer                       04/2009 – 04/2012

 

MSK Instrumentation and Control Engineering Ltd, Kent/WA, USA is a consultant company to provide engineering and project management support to local and international projects. Provided engineering expertise and supports to numerous commercial building up to 56 storied for a capital spending of 2 to 10mn US$ for various clients.

 

Clients: Al-Shams Engineering ; Al Jaber Engineering; Doha International Airport Authority, in Qatar

 

Accomplishments:

 

·         Created cost-loaded CPM schedules for individual projects and issued progress (physical percent complete and overall percent complete for the project) against baseline schedule

·         Reviewed contractors work program submissions including all narratives and supporting information, and provided analysis and findings

·         Monitored, adjusted and updated the cost plan and cash flows accordingly and the consolidating of these results in consultant monthly report. 

·         Evaluated Contractors Extension of Time request and preparing recommendations to the Engineer. 

·         Analyzed schedule progress/performance and identified potential problem areas

·         Incorporated field schedules in the Baseline Schedule

·         Assessed trends of project cost & schedule and estimated accurate completion time and cost projections (EAC)

·         Reviewed change orders for approval covering all aspects of project controls

·         Studied detailed resource loading and analysis & resource shift options

·         Created WBS structure and modified structure due to increase/decrease in work scope

·         Prepared and reviewed cost estimates and budgets, planned versus actual budget performance, earned value, monitoring trends, cost forecasts, reconciling project control system actual cost data with Finance & Budget

·         Determined schedule and cost variances, schedule impacts due to slippage, unanticipated events and changed conditions and forecasted future cost and schedule status

·         Prepared status reports for top execute (monthly schedule & costs status reports, schedule & costs variance reports, Look ahead report, labor productivity, cost performance report – CPR, earned value curves reports etc);

·         Participated in development of Project Completion Report and evaluation of contractors/vendors.

·         Provides overall project management training to various technical teams

·         Prepared proposal, quotation and bid information for 30 miles street lighting project for Doha International Airport

·         Provided project management services at the design phase of FIFA-2022 world cup soccer infrastructure (320km metro line) project for Al Jaber Engineering.

·         Managed a project team of 100 people for Al-Shams Engineering.

·         Trained the project team based on project management strategy

·         Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills to express complex technical concepts clearly

 

Senior Field Controls Engineer              05/2000 – 03/2009

 

Metso Automation USA Ltd., Norcross, GA USA, is a global supplier of technology and services to customers in the process industries, including mining, construction, pulp and paper, power, and oil and gas. Metso 30,000 professionals based in over 50 countries deliver sustainability and profitability to customers worldwide.

 

Accomplishments:

·         Managed capital and maintenance projects of Pulp and Paper’s quality control robots

·         Created product roadmaps, product plans, project schedules, operational policies and procedures.

·         Installed, upgraded and maintained automated Paper testing robot(Paperlab), automated Pulp testing Robot(Pulp expert) and its machine tools, QCS and paper break monitoring system

·         Maintained an inventory of Paper mill’s equipments and spare parts for capital and maintenance projects and kept track of the inventory using Excel and Lotus Note database

·         Performed preventive maintenance of robots; routinely removed components, cleaned and lubricated all moving parts, recalibrated, tested and commissioned

·         Provided technical support and training, on site and remotely via VPN and intranet

·         Liaised with R & D to improve the functionality of the product

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electrical Projects Engineer

                       02/1990 – 05/1998

Al Jaber Trading and Contracting Co. (JTC), Doha/ Qatar, is a professional in construction engineering, bringing more quality of work through the understanding of customer requirements and expectations. Over a short period of time, JTC transcended to become one of the leaders in building various projects such as commercial and housing complexes, educational and medical institutions, infrastructure, sports and arenas.  JTC has also developed different professional specialties at different areas of the industry such as metal works, ready-mix, carpentry and joinery, heavy equipment and transportation, electro-mechanical and much more.

 

Accomplishments:

 

·         Managed, Supervised and commissioned following residential and industrial works

Ü       electrical wiring for lighting and power control circuit and systems

Ü       electrical motors, generators, transformers, LV distribution panels and MCC

Ü       underground multi core cable (xlpe/swa/pvc and xlpe/awa/pvc) up to 630 mm2

Ü       fire alarm and fire fighting systems including MICC wiring for hazardous location

Ü       street lights (single / double arms, high mast, etc.) and control systems (timers, photocells and contactor / relay operated control panels)

·         Designed and produced installation and as-built drawings using CAD software

·         Managed electricians and field engineers on different electrical projects

·         Consulted with customers and consultant to resolve problems

·         Managed all aspects of the management of electrical construction projects including resource allocation/management, project controls, regulatory liaison and construction management to ensure all aspects to safety, time, cost and quality standards and constraints.

·         Eensured compliance with safety standards

·         Pprovided vital inputs to daily and periodic project progress and status reports to top management

·         Managed a project team of 70 people

 

Technical Affiliations

·         Project Management Professional(PMP) from Project Management Institute(PMI)

·         “A” Grade Professional Engineer from Ministry of Electricity and Water Dept., Qatar

 

Software Skills:

·         MS Project and Primavera P6

·         IBM Rational tools for Collaborative Lifecycle Management(Rational Team Concert for change configuration management, Rational Requirements Composer for requirements collection, and Rational Quality Manager for quality control)

·         IBM Rational Database for Project Management Information System; Requirements Professional(ReqPro) and Clear Quest(CQ)

·         Assembly Language, C Programming, PLC’s Ladder Logic Diagram, ABB DCS (PLC Control Builder), Honeywell DCS (Hybrid Control Designer), Softmaster for Honeywell PAC (Programmable Automatic Controller), SCADA (Wonderware Intouch & Intellution Fix), HMI Graphics (HCI Designer, CP Programmer and Screen Editor) and Metso custom built software for Pulp expert and Paperlab

·         DOS, Microsoft Windows and Office (Word, Excel, Access and Power Point), AutoCAD, VISIO, Microsoft SharePoint, Lotus Notes, Online Cost Estimator and Adobe Photoshop

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