Waheed Shahzad - Architectural Engineer, MSc, PMP, CCP

Experience

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  AEDL

  Aug 2010 - Dec 2011

  Site Engineer / Planning Engineer

  The primary project I worked on during my tenure was the construction of the LPG Terminal Project in Rana Town, Lahore, valued at RS 2 billion. My key responsibilities included:- Developed a detailed project schedule on Primavera.- Prepared weekly and monthly progress updates.- Prepared monthly report for the top management. - Supervised site execution activities to ensure the deliverable targets.- Site coordination with all the stakeholders to address issues.- Performed quantity surveying for the executed activities.- Verified and approved subcontractors monthly IPCs. Show less

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  Al Fahd Company

  Dec 2011 - Apr 2015

  Planning & Cost Control Engineer Civil

  I worked on "Qassim University Housing Project" worth 721 million with following responsibilities:- Prepared detailed cost loaded project schedule on Primavera P6, collaborated with stakeholders to set timelines and project milestones.- Tracked project progress, identify delays, and prepared regular updates for stakeholders on project status and challenges.- Prepared look ahead schedules for the weekly targets to the team.- Conducted progress meetings to address updates, risks and delay issues.- Developed progress S-Curve against planned vs earned vs actual costs.- Assist in budgeting and monitoring expenditures, analyzing variations and recommended cost saving measures.- Organized project documentation and submittals for delays analysis & claims.- Prepared EOT & schedule recovery plan.- Participated in monthly IPC approval from the Consultant. - Contributed to negotiations for change order claims with the consultant.- Generated project monthly progress presentations. Show less

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  Thabat Construction

  May 2015 - Aug 2018

  Cost Control Engineer

  During my tenure, I primarily worked on the construction of the Al Qassim Airport Project, valued at SAR 1.4 billion, and the Fadhili Gas Plant in Jubail, which had a construction value of SAR 361 million. My key responsibilities included:- Developed project budget estimates and obtained management approval.- Conducted actual cost monitoring and allocation of direct and indirect costs.- Prepared monthly cost report to provide insights into project finances.- Delivered weekly cost monitoring and reporting against KPIs.- Reviewed and reported on planning progress to assess project progress.- Generated cost forecast reports to anticipate future financial needs.- Reported budget status tracker comparing estimated costs to actual costs.- Monitored procurement budgets, ensuring proper logging and tracking.- Managed month-end financial closings and accrued costs.- Verified invoices and claims for correctness and compliance. Show less

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  El Seif Engineering Contracting

  Sept 2018 - Dec 2022

  Senior Cost Control Engineer

  During my tenure, I worked on MOI housing compounds, where we constructed precast housing facilities that included various types of villas, multistory apartment buildings, various infrastructure development facilities and a range of public and recreational amenities. As a senior cost control engineer, I managed three projects simultaneously, with a total construction value of SAR 3.9 billion, focusing on the following key responsibilities:- Prepared and secured baseline budget approval.- Managed budget tracking, comparisons, transfers and adjustments.- Approved Purchase Requests (PR) and Purchase Orders against the budget.- Prepared monthly cost reports for key performance indicators (KPIs) including Revenue, Actual Costs (AC), Margins, Cost Variance (CV), Cost Performance Index (CPI), and Risks EMV.- Developed quarterly cost forecasts, focusing on Budget at Completion (BAC), Estimate at Completion (EAC), Estimate to Complete (ETC), Variance at Completion (VAC), and To-Complete Performance Index (TCPI).- Reviewed and recorded weekly planning progress, including Earned Value (EV), Schedule Performance - - Index (SPI), Schedule Variance (SV), and Performance Index (PI).- Monitored direct and indirect actual costs, ensuring proper allocation.- Delivered weekly cost monitoring dashboard reports.- Provided weekly labor productivity reports.- Prepared cash flow statements comparing revenue versus actual costs.- Executed monthly financial closings and managed accruals.- Verified claims and invoices for accuracy including petty cash.- Allocated direct manpower cost at BOQ level.- Updated staff and equipment histograms (Plan vs Actual). Show less

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  Setec tpi

  Jan 2023 - now

  Senior Lead Cost Control Engineer

  SETEC TPI, along with Egis and Assystem, is one of the key French consultants working with the Royal Commission of AlUla on its Infrastructure Development Program. As part of the iconic AlUla Infrastructure Development Program aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, I oversaw the cost management of over 90 infrastructure projects valued at SAR 44.7 billion, following the guidelines set by the RCU. My focus was on the following key areas:- Preparing & presenting overall program monthly cost report to the Client.- Reporting POC for all ongoing projects comparing actual progress to Cost.- Compiling monthly progress reports for the program.- Conducting cash flow preparation and analysis.- Evaluating and monitoring overall CAPEX for the program.- Analyzing and reporting contracts and commercial information.- Managing procurement and commercial reconciliations with stakeholders.- Performing change management and cost forecast analysis.- Contributing to weekly and bi-weekly progress reports for the Client.- Updating and tracking progress on the master projects database.- Monitoring and reporting program escalations.- Developing reports for tracking program control milestones.- Proposing and reporting program staffing plans.- Creating reporting formats using Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.- Monitoring and comparing planned vs actual progress.- Reporting month end cost accruals and allocations to financial system. Show less