OMER HUSSAIN
Oakville,ON
Summary
Highly motivated and energetic Engineer, Project Management Professional (PMP) with vast experience in Risk Assessment/ Management, Cost Control, Planning & Scheduling with a passion to achieve excellence in project controls and mentor project control professionals. Educate the project team, on the importance of a structured project control system and drive positive change by implementing processes, policies and systems as per the industry's best practices.
Strong leader with hands-on experience in leading a team and, Risk Management, CPM scheduling, Life cycle cost model, and Cost Management. Estimation, Contract Administration, Master Schedule Management, Forensic (Claim) Schedule Analysis, Cost Reporting, Earned Value/Schedule Analysis and Reporting.
Represented company in all aspects of client dealings. Initiated, compiled, and executed change order (variations) with the client.
Developed, Negotiated and Settled multiple Claims with Clients on two Mega Infrastructure Project in Canada
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Administration Manager
Kiewit - Metrolinx Union Station Expansion Project
2024.03 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with clients and vendors, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Coordinated regular contract reviews to identify areas for improvement or renegotiation opportunities
- Negotiated change orders with client and executed these on agreed terms.
- Improved efficiency of contract management processes through the implementation of a centralized database system.
- Achieved successful contract negotiations by thoroughly reviewing and analyzing proposals, agreements, and terms.
East Tracks Construction Manager
Kiewit - Metrolinx Union Station Expansion Project
2023.05 - 2024.02
- Proven track record of successfully overseeing and managing transportation infrastructure projects
- Experienced in Alliance Contract Model and Manage key stakeholders including Alliance Leadership Team.
- Responsible for design optimization, estimating, planning and execution of construction of two additional rail bridges as well as two additional HONI utility bridges along the existing Metrolinx tracks
- Oversaw successful completion of multiple operations simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
- Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.
Project Controls Manager
Kiewit Construction - Ottawa LRT Project ($3.5Bil)
2020.11 - 2023.04
- Providing leadership on strategic initiatives within a department and project team. Provide advice and counsel to teams or individuals in all areas of professional expertise.
- Responsible for creating and promoting a culture of Project Controls, especially Risk management for the mega project.
- Designed and delivered training programs on Project Control (Planning and Scheduling, EVM, Change Management, Risk Management, etc).
- Responsible for automating the data collection and reporting. Selection and implementation of the project management as per the requirement of the project.
- Preparing plans and bid responses for new opportunities in the market.
- Responsible for developing the infrastructure and plan for schedule management and leading the team of schedulers to maintain the Master Schedule.
- Supporting the scheduling team and project team to develop the WBS of the project, developing project control processes, leading schedule baseline workshops with clients and subcontractors
- Responsible for ensuring the scheduling team records and quantifies the delays, documenting contemporaneous analysis of the schedule every update cycle.
- Actively monitor and approve contract changes by working hand in hand with Project legal team.
- Lead Annual business plans initiative for all disciplines/ segments of the project and manage performance against business plan.
Project Engineer
Kiewit Construction - South West Calgary Ring Road
2018.02 - 2020.11
- Responsible for preparing training materials to train site teams on the principle of Schedule, Cost, Risk and Earned Value Management, and Plan and Procedures.
- Progressively worked on initiating claim with the client for 3rd party utilities delay
- Worked on de-scoping various elements of the Project while holding the contract value to find a win-win solution for all stakeholders.
- Negotiated a final settlement of $128Mil with the client including utilities delay and COVID19 Claim.
- Responsible for preparing training materials to train site teams on the principle of Schedule, Cost, Risk and Earned Value Management, and Plan and Procedures
- Responsible for working with a client to establish project accounting requirements including approvals, payment, and reporting requirements
- Provide strategic guidance to the program controls team consistent with the different project execution strategy
- Apply probabilistic techniques to determine and communicate the possible range of cost and schedule outcomes for the project
- Responsible for integration of the risk management function within the program and operations team, with direct touchpoints to cost and schedule management, change control, and reporting.
- Developed and maintained the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and scheduling software with input from other project management personnel.
- Conducted technical reviews of basic and detailed engineering design documents including P&IDs, layouts, GA, isometrics, As-built etc. in consultation with other disciplines such as civil, asphalt & paving.
Claims Manager
Kiewit Construction - South West Calgary Ring Road
2019.11 - 2020.11
- Progressively worked on initiating claim with the client for 3rd party utilities delay.
Site Superintendent - Structures
Kiewit Construction - South West Calgary Ring Road
2016.09 - 2018.11
- Responsible for construction of more than 20 structures and 1 tunnel.
- Lead the work from foundation to superstructure and finishing.
- Lead field walks with client for handover.
- Managed several subcontractors on the site and was directly responsible for their progress and safety.
- Lead various crews including but not limited to carpenter concrete formwork crew, concrete pour crews, finishing crews etc.
- Well-versed in union and trades agreements across Canada.
- Executed projects and built work with an impeccable safety record.
Project Scheduler
Kiewit Construction - Kearl Oil Sands
2014.05 - 2016.08
- Developed and progressed Kearl Mining Project Schedule on Primavera P6.
- Developed monthly submission narratives and presented to clients.
- Designed maintenance strategies, procedures and methods and providing guidelines to the crew.
- Assisted lead engineer with creating Work Packages for planned and unplanned work.
- Responsible for managing various subcontractors working at Kearl Oil Sands Project.
- Assisted Project Engineer with monthly cost reports, incurred cost reports, bi-weekly progress report and tracked daily cost for the project.
- Developed overall project plans and schedules, and monitored activities, progress and milestones.
- Developed project man effort estimates and budgets and monitored progress and cost performance.
- Performed Earned Value Analysis (EVA) to monitor schedule and budget variances ensuring that project would remain within allocated budget and schedule.
- Utilized AutoCAD and SketchUp Pro to design Dredging and Placement Barge models for tailings pond Muskeg cover project.
- Interpreted general arrangement drawings, specifications, Isometrics and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) for the construction team.
- Planned next day activities and accordingly arranged for work permits.
Field Maintenance/Safety Assistant
1322-488 Alberta Ltd, Edmonton, Ab.
2012.05 - 2014.03
- Effectively managed operation and maintenance of all major equipment and ensured maximum operational availability thereof. Administered safety inspections and managed equipment maintenance.
- Performed in-depth analysis of quality, environmental and occupational health and safety aspects of Alberta's Trucking Industry in an academic project with standardization of the management system.
Project Coordinator
Advanced Engineering Ltd,
2009.04 - 2010.08
- Drawn up detailed project plan, cost estimates, cost-benefit analysis to ascertain technical and commercial viability with accountability of getting the work executed as per the drawings. Contributed planning and billing support for the projects.
- Involved in planning & co-ordination of secondary energy generating plant construction activities as per the client requirement & resources available with the Senior Engineer or Project manager.
- Monitored execution of projects within strict timeline. Adhered to the various quality measures and implementation of quality assurance methods. Implemented initiatives to ensure cost effective availability as per decided schedules.
- Formulated plan to ensure effective construction management, including the control of site progress, resolutions of site problems, control of site meetings etc.
- Prepared equipment and manpower deployment plans for different phases of project and reported status updates of projects on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
- Defined scope of the project and concluded works contracts with qualified & experienced subcontractors on equitable terms. Enforced work performance within terms of contract.
- Assisted project manager in communicating with Chinese business partners and clients, regarding issues ranging from scope of work detailing and progress reporting.
Education
Master of Engineering - Project Construction Management
University of Alberta
01.2012
Bachelor of Science (Electronics Engineering) -
Sir Syed University of Eng. & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan
01.2007
Skills
- Project Planning & Scheduling
- Project Management
- Project Estimates
- DB/ Alliance Contracts
- Construction Management
- Contract Administration
- Change Management
- Resource Planning
- Cost Control
- Engineering Optimization
- Cross Functional Coordination/Interface.
- Primavera P6 (Proficiency: Proficient)
- Primavera Risk Analysis (Proficiency: Moderate)
- Microsoft Project (Proficiency: Proficient)
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Graduate student member of IEEE.
- Professional Engineer Designation (PEng.) - In Process
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA SECURITY SCREENING & BRIEFING
Authorized Level: Level II (Secret) & Reliability Status
Accomplishments
- Project Controls Manager of $3.5B Ottawa LRT Project. Leading a team of several individuals looking after schedule, cost & risk.
- Moved through the ranks from individual contributor to people manager; as a Site Superintendent on the South West Calgary Ring Road Project, led and mentored a team of key craft and engineers to build work.
- As a leader in the company, implemented various construction technology tools to manage and improve construction progress from design to execution.
- Developed from ground up and Negotiated COVID claim with the client recovering $128Mil on the South West Calgary Ring Road Project.
Languages
English
Timeline
Contract Administration Manager
Kiewit - Metrolinx Union Station Expansion Project
2024.03 - Current
East Tracks Construction Manager
Kiewit - Metrolinx Union Station Expansion Project
2023.05 - 2024.02
Project Controls Manager
Kiewit Construction - Ottawa LRT Project ($3.5Bil)
2020.11 - 2023.04
Claims Manager
Kiewit Construction - South West Calgary Ring Road
2019.11 - 2020.11
Project Engineer
Kiewit Construction - South West Calgary Ring Road
2018.02 - 2020.11
Site Superintendent - Structures
Kiewit Construction - South West Calgary Ring Road
2016.09 - 2018.11
Project Scheduler
Kiewit Construction - Kearl Oil Sands
2014.05 - 2016.08
Field Maintenance/Safety Assistant
1322-488 Alberta Ltd, Edmonton, Ab.
2012.05 - 2014.03
Project Coordinator
Advanced Engineering Ltd,
2009.04 - 2010.08
Master of Engineering - Project Construction Management
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Science (Electronics Engineering) -
Sir Syed University of Eng. & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Graduate student member of IEEE.
- Professional Engineer Designation (PEng.) - In Process
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