Mohammad Kaifi
Samsung C & T (FAST Consortium)
Planning Manager – Riyadh Metro Project
(Riyadh -KSA)
Mobile no.: +966-599809786
Email: mkaifi@yahoo.com

Key Skills: Oracle Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (EPPM) - Primavera P6 R8.3 > - Developing,
Managing & Reporting overall Project Master Planning Program / Schedule, from the proposal stage through engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning, including work breakdown structure, network, CPM and resource utilities.

Total Years of Experience: 23 years
Total Abroad (Middle East & Malaysia) Experience: 20 years.

Major Projects experience: Riyadh Metro Project (On going), KVMRT Project - Malaysia, Dubai Metro Project, Etihad Rail, Dubai Airport, Al Raha beach –Abu Dhabi, Equestrian Project – Qatar etc.

Objective: Seeking progressive employment with a dynamic organization to utilize education & quality in pursuance of a career in Project/Construction management, Team player and self-motivated worker with a keen interest in the new competitive market era. Dedicated to corporate goals and achieving maximum team efforts.
Summary of Skills and Experience

Company : Samsung C & T (FAST Consortium – FCC, Alstom, Samsung C & T, Strukton)
Post : Planning Manager (Civil, MEP, Rail Systems Interface)
Duration : Apr-2014 till date
Projects : Riyadh Metro Project (Riyadh – Saudi Arabia)
Client : Arab Development Authority (ADA – Saudi Arabia)

Design & Build Contract (Package 3 – Line4, Line5 & Line6 of nearly 65 Km; Project Value: USD 8 billion).Responsible for Riyadh Metro Project Line 4 – 30 Km & Interfacing with others Metro Lines
(Depot, 2 underground & 5 elevated stations, Viaducts & Tunnels)

• Developed and get the approval of Master program (Baseline program) Master program consist of original scope includes, Project Management (Key Milestones/Contractual Milestone/Project Milestone/Global Management for each lines) /Land Acquisition/Design /Procurement/ Traffic and Utility Management/Construction/T&C /Snags etc.
• Master program contains all aspects of Design deliverable (Concept, Preliminary & Final Design/IFC), Procurement long lead items , Civil works like Precast yard establishment for Precast slabs (FSLM, BSM, PCM,PCB), launching girder erection of precast slab, Overhead & Gantry crane, Steam curing, Steel shed etc. MEP works (Electrical, HVAC, Fire suppression, Plumbing & Drainage, BMS etc. Rail Systems (Track work, Automatic Signaling, AFC, Communication Systems, Power distribution, Traction power system and Rolling Stock).
Test & Commission: Interface test, Integration test, Train Static & Dynamic Test and Trail run.
• Schedule update of Master program monthly basis incorporated with Change Notices inclusive of any approved change proposal.

• Development of Schedule impact due to change notices, in concern of Key Owner Milestone/Project Milestones/Dates reports showing overall Variances, total float and under remarks reason of slippage & mitigation.
• Development of Detailed program Mitigation with cost and without cost
• Development for Resources - manpower, quantities, progress, and performance reporting (Planned Vs Actual, slippage and Mitigation)
• Develop S-curves and associated graphical reports to track Cost & Schedule Performance against the project baseline – Schedule Performance Index (SPI).
• Provide lead in all types of reporting, Monthly, Weekly, 3 Months Look ahead, 5 Weeks Look ahead, Projects Issues and Concern in presentation for client.
• Incorporate with all EOT (Extension of Time) & Claims.
• Executive review of inputs by Project Engineers to the project’s monthly and Fortnightly reports
• Supervision of senior planners, Planners and Cost Control Engineers and Develop policies and procedures to improve the adequacy and efficiency of the planning and scheduling activities.
• Attend meeting with Clients and review and comments on Schedule of Subcontractor.
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Company : Abdullah A.M. Al Khodari & Sons
Post : Planning Manager (HQ – Head Quarter office)
Duration : Jan-2013 to Mar-2014
Projects : Mixed Types of Projects (Buildings, Infrastructures, Airport, Rail etc.)
Managed +70 projects on Oracle Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (EPPM) - Primavera P6 R8.3 Client & Web Server; Client-EPS & Web-Manage Dashboard, Portfolios, Projects, Resources (Mixed Projects)
• Preparation and Managing the Detailed Program and Schedules for Buildings, Rails, Aviation, Infrastructure from Pre-construction to Close-out
• Managing +70 projects(Currently):Baseline & Updates of Internal (Corporate) & External (Client) level program on EPPM (Enterprise Project Portfolio Management – P6 R8.3)
• Managing all Current, Expected, Tender projects on Master Dashboard, Creating Portfolios and Resources all on Web Server
• Maintaining Enterprise Project Structure (EPS) program on client server and producing them on Web server at Enterprise level with Baseline and latest update with Budgeted Cost, Earned Value, Planned Value, Resource Curve & Histogram, S-Curve etc.
• Skilled in the, doing analysis in Baseline, Recovery Baseline & Update program.
• Produce the Projects statistics & Projects Health on Enterprise level.
• Managing all Core/Senior Planners, Planners at Head office to Site Work place.
• Develops policies and procedures to improve the adequacy and efficiency of the planning and scheduling activities.
• Demonstration and reporting on issues of delay and disruption.
• Undertake additional responsibilities and tasks as required by the project/business.
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Company : MMC Gamuda KVMRT (PDP) SDN,BHD, Malaysia
Post : Program Manager (Project Delivery Partner)
Duration : Apr-2012 to Dec-2012
Projects : Klang Valley Metro Rapid Transit (KVMRT) – SBK Line, Project Value: USD 10 billion
Client : Mass Rapid Transit Corporation SDN. BHD, Malaysia

The KVMRT Sungai Buloh - Kajang Line is a passenger rail line running from Sungai Buloh to Kajang consist of high capacity trains running on a dedicated electrified track and driverless – a distance of 51 kilometres (of which 9.5km is underground).

• Review & Update the Master Integrated program and developed the Detailed Program Schedule (DPS) for the Client’s MRT Corporation as per scope of works.
• Review and make response/remarks on Work packages contractors on baseline & progressed programs
• Coordinate a team of Project/Construction Managers/Resident engineers – specifically for Civil –Infrastructure, Rail systems related Work Packages Programme viz. Stations, Depots, Viaducts, Rail Systems ( Electric Trains, Depot equipment & Maintenance Vehicle, Signalling & Train Control Systems, Platform Screen Doors, Power Supply, Track works, Telecomm, Facility SCADA, AFC, EAC & BMS.
• Review and update the PDP’s Detail Programme Schedule (DPS) – including periodic revisions as necessary. Prepare detailed programme narrative highlighting all schedule assumptions and constraints.
• Working in close coordination with Contracts & Commercial Department to align tender procurement strategy, develop and track the Tender Procurement Schedule in accordance with the agreed project baseline schedule. Review programming data in tenders for consistency prior to issue.
• Develop S-curves and associated graphical reports to track Cost & Schedule Performance against the project baseline – CPI & SPI.
• Develop Liaise with commercial department and makes the monthly progress report for client format according to Cost Planned, Actual and Estimated (inclusive EPV’s) accordingly.
• Developing and update Executive Dashboard reports showing overall project health for Top Management of various stakeholders using a combination of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office tools viz. Excel, PowerPoint.
• Provide lead in all types of reporting, Monthly, Weekly, Projects Issues and Concern in presentation for client (MRT Corp.).
• Developing and update Key Owner Milestone/Project Milestones/Dates reports showing overall variances, total float and under remarks reason of slippage & mitigation.
• Manage and coordinate for raising the CCF (Change Control Form) & PCN (Program Change Notice)
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Company : Parsons International Limited (Dubai)
Post : Program Assurance Manager (Project Management)
Duration : Apr-2009 to Mar-2012
Projects : Dubai Metro Project (Red Line-Phase 1 & Green Line- Phase II), Project Value: USD 8 billion
Client : Road Transport Authority Dubai (RTA) UAE
Total Length of Red Line is 52.9 Kms. Total nos. Of Station : Deep (TBM used) and Shallow (cut & cover) underground -4, Over ground- 25, Depot – 2nos., multi-story car park – 2nos. Viaduct – 47.4 kms, Tunnel Section – 3.59 kms.
Total length of Green Line is 22.7 Kms. Total nos. Of Stations: Deep (TBM used) & Shallow (cut & cover) Underground – 8, Over ground – 12, Depot – 1no. Multi-story Car park -1 no. Tunnel Section – 8.1 Kms.

• Provide leadership for the Planning and Coordinating Process from initial stage to close out process.
• Prepared Master program schedule and update and performs critical path analysis for Project Management team and Client periodically.
• Provide lead in all types of reporting, Monthly, Weekly, Projects Issues and Concern in presentation for client on P6 Dashboard.
• Ensure that all programs from the Main contractor or different Stakeholder are compliant with the project requirements.
• Responsible for detailed execution schedules, resource utilization plans and progress tracking systems.
• Liaise with commercial department and makes the monthly progress report for client format according to Cost Planned, Actual and Estimated (inclusive EPV’s) accordingly.
• Establish and monitor program and project controls KPI's (Key Performance Indicators).
• Analysis performance and advise the project team of likely impact and recommend improvement.
• Develop Recovery plans according to the realistic status of the activities to support program delivery on time
• Evaluate and report upon project health and likelihood of achieving targets from a programme and project strategic standpoint.
• Continually monitoring Slippage of program if there and prepares Schedule Impact Reports for The Program Management/ Client.
• Proactively assessing progress, completion forecasts and provides solutions to mitigate schedule delays or optimize project completion.
• Develops policies and procedures to improve the adequacy and efficiency of the planning and scheduling activities.
• Supports project management in accomplishing project status review and performance control
• Manage and coordinate provision of EOT (extension of time) related data and claim reports to Client’s interest during project execution and negotiation.
• Undertake additional responsibilities and tasks as required by the project/business.
• Evaluating project progress against historical indicators and provides the Management with comparative analysis.
• In Note: Work for approx. 3 months for Etihad Rail (Abu Dhabi) in development of PMC Baseline program from Parsons.

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Company : Aldar Laing O Rourke JV LLC (Abu Dhabi)
Post : Senior Planning Engineer
Duration : Mar-2008 to Apr-2009
Projects : Al Raha Beach Development, Project Value: USD 48 billion (Estimated)
Client : Aldar Developer Abu Dhabi (UAE)

Aldar properties Al Raha Beach development spread over 10kmx1km=10 sq.km. The beach is side of the main highway that links Dubai to Abu Dhabi. Al Raha Beach built over reclaimed land. The development consists of 11 precincts that include High-rise Residential Towers, Hotels, retails, Infrastructure – Fly overs interchange, Roads, Bridges, External MEP services, Marina, Parks, Restaurants as well as leisure facilities. These precincts are known as Al Dana, Al Zeina, Al Bandar, Al Seef, Al Nakheel, Al Lissaily, Al Rumaila, Al Razeen, Al Thurayya, Al Bandar, Al Khor and Al Raha.

Responsibity to develop the program for Al Dana project (Project Value USD 5 billion) To develop the Level 1 to Level 5 programme includes Baseline , Contract & Detailed programme at different stages as per the design develop like Concept, Schematic & Detailed design of Precincts AL Dana project which includes Infrastructure Fly over interchange Bridges , Roads to link various packages, External Services to receive Chilled water pipes (wild air cooling plant) to towers, Drainage, Plumbing, HV network etc., 5 nos. of High-rise towers (3 Basement +36 Floors each towers) , 2nos. of Office Tower (3 Basement +8 Floor each towers)and low-rise building connecting towers includes all the Substructure, Superstructure, Finishes, Envelope & MEP works.
• Leading overall planning & schedule development, analysis and reporting efforts for the project.
• Responsible for understanding the complete project scope as well as the design stage of the programme such as Concept design, Schematic design & detail design and their related Permit & statutory development in programme.
• Responsible for the integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Start-up schedules.
• Responsible for planning and coordinating schedule interfaces with owners, vendors and subcontractors.
• Responsible for detailed execution schedules, resource utilization plans and progress tracking systems.
• Responsible for coordinating all activity sequences & logics with the total project plan.
• Responsible for schedules, manpower, quantities, progress, and performance reporting.
• Develop Progress S - curves covering all phases of the project, Manpower Histograms, and reports such as " Activity Behind Schedule" or the "Activity Due Plan"
• Continually monitoring critical path and prepares Schedule Impact Reports for The Management.
• Proactively assessing progress, completion forecasts and provides solutions to mitigate schedule delays or optimize project completion.
• Evaluating project progress against historical indicators and provides the Management with comparative analysis.
• Responsible for implementation of Scheduling & Progress monitoring systems.

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Company : Leighton WLL Qatar
Post : Senior Planning Engineer
Duration : Nov-2006 to Feb-2008
Projects : Al Shaqab Equestrian Centre, Doha Qatar

The project is an Equestrian centre for Qatar Education city funded by Qatar Petroleum of Olympic standard worth US D 550 Million. It has various facilities for breeding world class horses including multispecialty performance Arena, Show jumping and highly sophisticated veterinary hospital. It also includes Riding School, an Equestrian Club and Emir’s Facility area Engineering.
The Project consists of five packages i.e. Arena; Stables & Veterinary Hospital; Infrastructure- Roads, Bridges, Trunk sewerage line, Trunk Drainage, External Plant room, substations; Breeding Centre & Riding School.

• Prepare overall planning & schedule development, analysis and reporting efforts for the project.
• Responsible for understanding the complete project scope, project schedule objectives and developing and maintaining a plan and schedule to accomplish the same.
• Responsible for the integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Start-up schedules.
• Responsible for schedules, manpower, quantities, progress, and performance reporting.
• Prepare S – Curve on the basis of Cost as well as per Manpower and report schedule impact.
• Continuously compare the update program with baseline program and prepare the report of impacted/slippage activities if any.
• Responsible for planning and coordinating schedule interfaces with owners, vendors and subcontractors.
• Responsible for detailed execution schedules, resource utilization plans and progress tracking systems.
• Responsible for coordinating all activity sequences & logics with the total project plan.
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Company : Thermo LLC. (Electro Mechanical Co – Dubai, UAE)
Post : Senior Planning Engineer
Duration : Jun-2005 to Nov-2006
Projects : Dubai International Airport Expansion Terminal-3, Concourse 2 & Car Park, Rotunda and Fixed Bridges, Project value: USD 1.7 Billion
Client : Dubai Civil Aviation

Expansion of Dubai International Airport consists of Concourse-2, Terminal -3 & Car Park. Concourse is of 6 basement + Apron +Arrival +Departure +Lounges +Hotel 1 & 2 + Hotel Roof + Roof Vaulted Ceilings. Terminal is of 6 basements + Apron (Ground Floor) Car Park is of 4 basement + Ground Floor, Rotundas & Fixed Bridges (27 nos.).
MEP Program consists of MV System, LV System, SAS(Special Aircraft System) system, Power & Lighting, Baggage Handling System MEP Works, Air Handling Units, Technical Room, Wild Air Area ,Mechanical Room, Electrical Room, Plumbing & Drainage Pipe works, Glycol & Chilled water Pipeworks, PCA ducting, 400Hz pits, AC Ductworks, Electrical conduits, Cable Trays & Trunking for Electrical, Power, SAS(Special Airport System),BMS to Final fix, Testing & Commissioning and Handover of project.

• Initial Project Planning on Zone Wise and Cost Center Wise basis (Level- Development and coordination of Detailed Project Plan from drawings and its periodic updating
• Responsible for Develop schedules for MEP works, manpower, quantities, progress, and performance reporting.
• Responsible for Merge all the MEP works with civil works and do the periodic updating of the program.
• Prepare S – Curve on the basis of Cost as well as per Manpower and report schedule impact.
• Continuously compare the update program with baseline program and prepare the report of impacted/slippage activities
• Assigning Cost data to schedule activities and prepare cash flow of the project
• Modifications/rectification in Project monitoring system as per Site and Client requirements
• Verification of periodic revenue/cost forecasts by analyzing the project’s progress and cost data
• Application of CPM technique on master schedule for Extension of Time purposes
• Monthly and weekly reviews on the basis of cost and progress and prepare Weekly and Monthly
• Progress Reports for onward submission to Client as required under the Contract
• Coordination and correspondence with the Clients/Consultants with respect to the contractual matters.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Company : Cybarco WLL/Ltd. Bahrain
Post : Planning Engineer
Duration : Jan-2003 to May-2005
Projects : Sheikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Library & Conference Hall, Project value: USD 40 Million
Client : State of Bahrain Ministry of Work & Agriculture Construction Project Directorate
• Prepare overall Project Master Planning Program / Schedule, from the proposal stage through engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning, including work breakdown structure, network, CPM and resource utilities
• Assigning and distribution of Resources required to meet the planned targets
• Verification of periodic revenue/cost forecasts by analyzing the project’s progress and cost data
• Analytical study of the project and effects on project margin & it’s Earned value.
• Providing corrective action recommendations after detailed study of cost and schedule data
• Monthly and weekly reviews on the basis of cost and progress and prepare Weekly and Monthly
• Progress Reports for onward submission to Client as required under the Contract
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Company : R.P. Construction co. Manama, Bahrain
Post : Planning Engineer & Cost controller
Duration : Dec-2001 to Jan-2003
Projects : No. of Villas, Residential & Commercial Buildings, Road works. (Project Value maximum - USD 10 Millions)
Client : Minister of Housing, Municipality, local clients

• Preparation of the program for the works with the Project Manager and the M&E Manager.
• Planning the resources with due consideration to the company's existing
Resources and policy
• Monitoring progress and reporting to Project Manager on progress achieved
• Updating the program taking consideration variation. Look ahead changes in changes methodology
• Anticipated & Actual progress, Cash flow (Cash In/ Cash Out)as the need arises and request by Project Manager
• Making Entitlement program due to cause of delay and due to additional work added
• Co-coordinating with Quantity Surveyor for making of Interim Bill (Valuation)
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Company : Y. R. Tanwar Builders Mumbai/New Delhi
Post : Planning Engineer & Cost controller
Duration : Nov-1997 to Nov-2001
Projects : Usha Ispat Limited buildings, Residential & Commercial Buildings
(Project Value maximum - USD 25 Millions)
Client : Usha Ispat Limited, Local clients

• Planning from Level -1 to Level- 4 at the start of the project
• Weekly, monthly and overall working schedules of the project based on BOQ and actual quantities
• Manpower requirement for timely target achievements within budgeted costs and minimum available resources
• Timely revisions of contractual schedules as per actual and physical site conditions along with recovery plans
• Support to Commercial department in preparation of Monthly Payment Certificate
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Company : Al Talia Contracting Estate, Abha – Saudi Arabia
Post : Planning Engineer
Duration : Aug-1996 to Oct-1997
Projects : Various type of Villas, No. of Residential Bldgs. Municipality commercial building
(Project Value maximum - USD 25 Millions)
Client : Minister of Housing, Municipality, Local clients

• Preparation of Work Schedules in accordance with Sector wise priorities on the project
• Preparation of Weekly and Monthly work progress report
• Updating the Financial status of the project on weekly and monthly basis
• Updating the planned activities and revision of schedule as and when required
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Company : Anand Trilok Construction Co. Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore
Post : Junior Schedule Engineer
Duration : Feb-1995 to Aug-1996
Projects : Oxford Hermitage (Township Development)
(Project Value - USD 45 Millions)
Client : Jolly brother’s developer, Local clients

A Mini township known as Oxford Hermitage (in Bangalore) consists of Hotel, Club, Row Houses, Time Shares, Hospital, No. of sample Cottages, Cafeteria, Loop Roads, Water supply Pipe networks,
• Coordinating with Senior for Preparation of construction schedules as per drawing.
• Preparing & Analyzing Critical Path, Network diagrams.
• Preparation of Resources requirement (Manpower/Equipment/Materials)
• Preparing Cash flow by the coordination of Quantity surveyor.
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Education:
• B.E in Civil Engineering in 1995 from Bangalore University (India) with 1st Class
• Dip. In CADD from computer point Bangalore
• P5 – Project Management Software from Cyber Tech Dubai
• E-Commerce full programme from E-Academy (ITL- Education Solution Ltd.) New Delhi
• TILOS (Time Chain age Linear project program) from CMCS
• Project Management professional certification course
Skills:
• Project Management Software P6, Primavera Project Planner (P3), Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, M.S.SQL, Adobe Photoshop etc.
Membership:
• Saudi council of Engineers

Personal information:
• Date of Birth: 21/11/1971;
• Nationality: Indian;
• Marital Status : Married;
• No. Of Children : 2 ;
• Passport No. : Z 1978711
• Place of issue: Riyadh.

Driving License:

• Driving License : Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain

(Mohammad Kaifi)