Shailesh Wanikar, (PMP)                                                                         Tel: (Home) (780) 465 5256

8205, 6 Avenue, SW,                                                                                                                                (Cell) (780) 904 3593

Edmonton, T6X 1L5, AB, Canada

E-mail:  smwanikar@hotmail.com, shaileshwanikar@yahoo.com  

 

PROFILE: Project Management and Engineering Professional with 25 years’ experience

CAREER SUMMARY-

·   Excellent Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Commercial and Software Skills

·   Specific knowledge of Primavera (Version P6/7/8.3.2) , MS-Project, Team-Work, e-Com, ePC Work, e-Track, JPCS, PMIS, EMS, MS-office, SharePoint software’s

·   Experienced in Project Execution, Concept to Commissioning. Full Project Management Life-Cycle experience. Experience in EPCM project delivery

·   Experienced working on Feasibility studies, DBM/FEED,EDS/Detailed Engineering & Construction Projects

·   Expert-level working knowledge of application of project control principles for managing mega-projects,

·   Experienced in project integration of all project activities across engineering, procurement, construction & commissioning

·   Experienced in Greenfield and Brownfield Pipeline, Oil & Gas, LNG, Infrastructure and Mining Mega projects

·   Experienced in managing stakeholder relationship and liaising with Government representatives

·   Experienced in managing contractors and sub-contractors. Selection of vendors and sub-contractors

·   Thorough knowledge in business processes, stage gated processes, economic analysis, planning, scheduling, estimating, budgeting, cost control, earned value and forecasting

·   Experienced in working with multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural professional teams

·   Demonstrated commitment in leading and mentoring of staff

·   Strong interpersonal, people management, supervisory, strategic, administrative, organization, communication, negotiation, report writing and presentation skills

·   Quick learner, an expert problem solver, detail-oriented, analytical thinker with strong work ethics

WORK HISTORY-

Senior Planner/Scheduler                                                                                                   October 2014- November 2015

Plains Midstream Canada, Calgary, Canada (Stantec Secondee) (Worked on Indigo & North Co-Ed Pipeline Projects)

·   Responsible for Project Planning, Scheduling, Monitoring, Cost Control Support, Change Management Support, Estimation support, Risk Management support, Staffing Support, Report preparation & Procurement/Contracts activities for Indigo and North Co-Ed Pipeline Projects

·   Responsible for facilitating project planning, interactive planning and project schedule review meetings

·   Leads integration of Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning schedules

·   Responsible for supervising and lead preparation of Resources loaded all levels of EPC and Maintenance schedules in Primavera (Version P8.3.2) and manage on an ongoing basis.

·   Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of owner Integrated Master Schedule(IMS)

·   Responsible for the preparation schedule basis document for Integrated Master Schedule(IMS)

·   Monitor schedule deviations and variances and assist in the developing alternate methods for corrective action

·   Review schedules with project team members on a regular basis to ensure that accurate and timely data is incorporated in the schedule

·   Perform analysis and optimize schedules from EPC Consultants, Vendors, internal resources and General Contractors for schedule logic, total float, schedule integrity and verifying the accuracy of updates

·   Responsible to provide an overall schedule analysis on a monthly basis to Project Manager & Management

·   Responsible to review and monitor projects procurement and contracts activities. Interface with SCM to set up equipment and material delivery dates and contracts/ subcontracts award dates

·   Worked with Regulatory Manager to develop CLEAR (Communication Land Environment Aboriginal and Regulatory)/Permitting Schedule. Participated in Regulatory/Permitting coordination and review meeting

·   Supported schedule risk analysis and prepare project risk registers & risk mitigation reports. Participate in project risk analysis review meeting

·   Responsible for performing “What-if” scenarios for schedule analysis to proactively mitigate potential schedule slippages/impacts

·   Produced accurate and timely reporting to management and respond to the requirements of projects and corporate management

·   Prepared critical path analysis for the assigned projects

·   Responsible to analysis change requests for schedule impacts on overall project schedule

·   Supported to Maintained Change Management Program and Change Order Register, Trend Register

·   Reviewed Project estimates and participate in estimate review meetings

·   Developed and maintained project planning and reporting standards and procedures

·   Supported for preparation & review of Project Controls Plan, Monthly Reports, Presentations, Dashboard, Man loader/Staffing plans, Trends, Project Risk Reports, Project Execution Plan and Templates

·   Worked closely with Senior Project Manager, EPC consultant, Vendors, construction and operations team

·   Coaching & mentoring project controls, planner schedulers and other departmental staff

·   Co-ordinate with Project Cost Specialists, Estimators for cost & schedule alignment

Lead Planner (Owner Team)                                                                                                  January 2014- September 2014                                                                                                            

Chevron Canada, Kitmat, British Columbia, Canada (Worked for Kitimat LNG Project)

Lead Planner (Owner Team)                                                                                                        June 2012- December 2013                                                                                                            

Imperial Oil Limited, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada (Worked for Aurora Mine Relocation Syncrude Project)

·   Worked as Lead Planner with Project Management Team and Responsible for Planning, Scheduling, Monitoring, Workface Planning, Cost Control support, Project Progress Measurement, Change Management support, Risk Management support, Procurement/Contracts & Report preparation activities for Aurora Mine Relocation and Kitimat LNG projects

·   Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the L1, L2 and L3 baseline Schedule in Primavera and various area coordination schedules for the project and manage contractors L4 and L5 schedules

·   Lead the monitoring, reviewing, and analysis of the schedule and status of Contractors during all phases of the project, including the analysis of any schedule deviations and corrective actions

·   Reviewed & approved contractor, vendor, and consultant P6 schedules provided in Primavera and ensure contractor plans are realistic and achievable

·   Establishing liaison with project management, consultants and construction contractors on all matters relating to planning and scheduling

·   Facilitated weekly schedule meetings, look-ahead schedule reviews and What-if scenario planning sessions

·   Reviewed Integrated Master schedule with project management team(PMT)

·   Provided recommendations to project team regarding execution and performance of project scope; Identify critical path activities, deviations and confirm validity

·   Responsible for developing & implementation Project Planning and Scheduling standards, procedures and templates. Manage Primavera enterprise data including resources, calendars, activity codes, WBS and EPS

·   Managed project schedules, analyze schedule logic, critical path, schedule variations and evaluate project trends and schedule forecast. Participate in project risk analysis review meeting

·   Coordinated regular progress updates, highlighting variances from the baseline, recommend corrective actions that mitigate potential delays or progress slippage

·   Responsible for monitoring procurement and material delivery dates and their impacts on the construction schedules

·   Responsible for tracking key project performance indices(KPI), coordinate monthly report preparations

·   Analyzing schedule change orders and prepare schedule delay estimates/ analysis

·   Established Change Management process including Extra Work Orders, Rework, & Back charges. Implement trending process for overall project Facilitating Project Schedule Review/Trend Meetings

·   Support the development of the cost estimate through to Final Investment Decision (FID) approval

·   Responsible for monitoring and track project gating deliverables adherence to project lifecycle gate requirements

·   Advised management of risks that may affect project costs, schedules and stakeholder relations

·   Responsible for preparing and presenting Schedule Recovery Plans

·   Lead and manage a team of planners and schedulers

·   Assisted in conducting project audits & physical verification of installed quantity on site

·   Responsible to provide data and support benchmarking activities for the projects

·   Prepared & reviewed Project Close out Report (Project Controls Portion) & establish a lessons learned

·   Worked closely with cost control, accountant, quantity surveyor, change management coordinator, contract administrator for progress reporting, change orders/trends approval and report preparation

·   Supervised and mentor Junior and Intermediate Project Controls staff. Assist with workload distribution

Principal Planner/Scheduler-                                                                                                             August 2010- May 2012

JACOBS, Edmonton, Canada (Worked on Enbridge & SUNCOR Projects)

·   Responsible for Project Planning, Scheduling, Monitoring, Cost Control Support, Change Management Support, Business Development Support, Report preparation & Procurement activities for EPC Pipeline Oil & Gas engineering & construction project

·   Responsible for supervising and lead preparation of Resources loaded all levels of EPC schedules and manage on an ongoing basis. Review work of planners/schedulers and perform schedule integrity checks

·   Responsible for developing Enterprise Project Structures (EPS), Organization Breakdown Structures (OBS), Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Activity Codes, Calendrers, Resource Codes/dictionary as per corporate process & project requirements

·   Responsible for monitoring engineering production of design deliverables, procurement and material delivery dates and their impacts on the engineering schedules

·   Responsible for tracking and analyzing engineering man-hours and associated costs. Worked with Accounting/Billing specialist on monthly invoices and earned value reporting (Progress and performance)

·   Analysis schedule and identify issues/concerns and provide solutions to schedule

·   Analysis change orders for schedule impacts. Review the change Management Log

·   Responsible for providing scheduling inputs for Monthly Progress Reports and Presentations

·   Responsible for providing project controls input to Project Controls Plan, Business Plans, Proposals

·   Supporting for training and mentoring project controls staff. Coordinates staffing requirements

·   Liaising with the client on Project Controls dealings and attend weekly/monthly project coordination meetings. Coordinate and facilitate project controls, planning & scheduling reviews and meetings

·   Worked closely with Discipline Leads, client's planning, construction and operations management team

 

Construction Planner/Scheduler/ Project Control Specialist                                                           April 2006- July 2010

Bantrel Co., Edmonton, Canada (Worked on Shell Scotford Expansion-1 & SUNCOR Major Projects)

·   Responsible for Planning, Scheduling, Monitoring, Workface Planning, Cost Control Support, Manpower/quantity tracking, Change Management Support, Report preparation and Procurement activities for EPC Oil sand, Oil & Gas engineering and construction projects

·   Responsible for Co-ordination with client, subcontractors, fabricators, module fabricators & vendors

·   Interface with Client representative(s), Project Manager, Sub Contractor, Fabricators and Project Team to establish the project plan, schedule, estimates, baseline, budget, execution plans and follow-up project schedule for the assigned project. Coordinate scheduling meetings

·   Responsible for production of all levels of schedules from Master Milestone schedule. Supervising, managing, planning and monitoring the scheduling activities

·   Responsible for integrating subcontract schedules with project master schedules. Review Subcontractor’s schedules for logic, resource loading and contract compliance

·   Responsible for the continuous development and maintenance of the Construction Schedule ensuring that schedules align with CWP/FIWP list and all subcontractors are meeting project milestone dates

·   Support for conducting schedule review meetings to discuss project progress, quantity / manpower tracking. Support for the preparation of Project Recovery Schedules

·   Responsible for the preparation and review of Schedule Basis Memorandum/Assumptions, 30/60/90 days look ahead Schedules, Equipment’s/Material look ahead Reports, Schedule Change Notices (SCN), Owners Review Reports & Workface Analysis Reports, System Turnover Schedules & Skyline Diagrams

·   Provides regular update reports detailing status, performance, critical paths, and analysis

·   Participated in continuous improvement process of engineering, project controls and reporting 

·   Supported for the preparation of weekly and monthly project reports, presentations

 

Project Control Specialist                                                                                                          November 2004-March 2006

CoSyn Technology, Edmonton, Canada (Worked on Syncrude Projects)

·   Prepared computerized schedules and monitored progress of works, Cost Estimates, Cost Analysis, Earned Value Management, Resource allocation, Project scheduling and monitoring. Developing, updating and maintaining Base Line Schedules, and Master Schedules for Oil & Gas projects

·   Supported in developing project estimates and participate in project estimate reviews

·   Supported in development of project controls templates, standards and procedures

·   Prepared weekly and monthly status reports, schedule, variance, cost, earned value analysis, trend & forecasting reports. Analyzing deviations from budget & updating schedules

·   Facilitating and participating in projects kickoff, project co-ordination and schedule review meetings

 

Project Planner/Scheduler                                                                                                         February 2004-October 2004

Stantec Consulting Inc., Edmonton, Canada (Worked on BHP-Billiton/EPCOR/SUNCOR Projects)

·   Responsible for all activities related to the development, maintenance and follow-up of project schedules, monitor project progress & identifying all deviations from the baseline, as well as implementing corrective actions for Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, Energy & Mining projects

·   Provided updates on schedules status, prepare and submit schedule updates as required

·   Assist in the preparation of weekly/monthly progress report for Client, participate in meetings with project team & assisting site management to formulate action plans to correct scheduling problems

·   Provide support to the Project Manager and Project Team on all planning, scheduling & progress issues

 

Senior Manager (Planning/Project)                                                                                                                   1998– 2003

Western Coal Field Ltd., India (Worked as an Owner representative for Mining Projects)

·   Responsible for engineering, designing, managing project planning approvals, scope management, project development, schedules development, project budget, cost control, change management, strategic planning, contract management, business development, and report preparation for mining projects

 

Manager/ Mining Engineer/ Junior Executive Trainee                                                                            August 1989-1997

Western Coalfields Ltd., India  

·   Responsible for Production, Project Planning, Designing, Project Development, Safety, Quality, Site Administration, Contract Administration, Coordination of the open-pit and underground coal mine

 

EDUCATION -

·                           Post Graduate Diploma (Master Of Science) in Operational Research, ORSI, India, 2000

·                           Diploma in Export/Import Management, IIEIM, India, 1996

·                           Diploma in Marketing Management, IGNOU, India, 1995

·                           Diploma in Business Management, Nagpur University, India, 1994

·                           Bachelor Of Mining Engineering (First class with Distinction), VNIT, Nagpur, India-1989

 

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING-

·                           Certificate Course in Computerized Project Management- Primavera (P3, P3e/c and P6) Software’s

·                           Project Management Professional Examination Preparation Training

·                           Training Course of Workplace Communication & Advance MS-Excel-Project Controls

·                           Training Course of Environment and Rehabilitation Management

·                           Certificate Course in Oracle 8i/VB and WEB Technology

·                           Certificate Course in Total Quality Management & ISO 9000

·                           Safety Leadership, OSSA, WHMIS, CSTS, Supervisor and Technical Management

 

CERTIFICATION: -Project Management Professional (PMP)

 

MEMBERSHIP-

·                     Member of Project Management Institute (PMI) North Alberta Chapter, Edmonton, Canada

·                     Association For The Advancement Of Cost Engineering (AACE International), Edmonton, Canada

 

REFERENCE: Available on request

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