Ihab Sobhi
Having 9 years of experience in Projects Control field, including all related Project Management tasks involved. Reliable, trustworthy, meticulous, hard worker, Ambitious, obeys Rules and Orders, able to work under stress and on own initiative or as part of a team.
EXPERIENCEOct 2010- | Project Controls Engineer – WorleyParsons, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. |
Projects:
NIC – Nabucco Gas Pipeline International GmbH
Nabucco Gas Pipeline Project – Owner’s Engineer
Nabucco is the new gas bridge from Asia to Europe and the flagship project in the Southern Corridor. It will be a pipeline to connect the world’s richest gas regions - the Caspian region and Middle East - to the European consumer markets. Project Estimated Value is 12 Billion US$
Scope of work:
- As NABUCCO Lead Project Controls Engineer ensure timeliness and accuracy of: progress and performance/ productivity evaluation for the execution of the WPAD scope of work, change management and reporting to management.
- Ensure priority management to match the following order of precedence: In CONTROL application management (CBS/WBS and CTR and TIMETRAX interface), preparation and update of all level schedules to meet both WPAD and client requirements; and reporting.
- As co-owner of the change management process on NABUCCO provide prime assistance to PM and PC Manager in the preparation, justification and negotiations of Variations Order from WPAD to NIC and assistance in validating certifying LFE’s Requests for Variation.
- Promote actively and supportively the implementation of any changes/adaptation/new application identified by company regarding its project Control and planning and scheduling and resources management systems and procedures.
- As NABUCCO Project Controls Engineer assist PM and PC Manager in efficiently monitoring and analysing and reporting LFE’s deliverables production and issuance planned schedule (dates) and progress (%) versus actual progress Forecast to complete and variance identification and analysis.
Tatweer Petroleum– Bahrain Field Development
Tank Batteries, Well Manifold and Pipelines – Define and Execute
Scope of work:
- Preparing Weekly and Monthly Progress Reports.
- Maintaining and Updating Engineering, Procurement and Construction Primavera Schedules, Highlighting critical or near-critical paths which will or may affect target commissioning dates.
- Assessing vendors & sub-contractors submitted schedules, discussing possible mitigation plans with management.
- Maintaining Deliverables schedule and submitting weekly updates to Client.
- Preparing Monthly Invoices and Internal Project Cost Reports.
- Discussing Forecasted Man-hours to complete with Engineering Leads in relation to progress.
- Preparing and submitting trends and Variations, attending discussions with Client.
- Preparing all sorts of progress reports (S-curves, Histograms, and Forecast Man-hours)
Tatweer Petroleum – Bahrain Field Development
Awali Field Development - Associated Gas Expansion Project - Phase 1
Scope of work:
- Preparing Weekly and Monthly Progress Reports.
- Maintaining Deliverables schedule and submitting weekly updates to Client.
- Preparing Monthly Invoices and Internal Project Cost Reports.
- Preparing and submitting trends and Variations, attending discussions with Client.
- Preparing all sorts of progress reports (S-curves, Histograms, and Forecast Man-hours).
Oct 2009 – Sep 2010 | Project Controls Engineer – Archirodon Construction ( Overseas) Co. S.A. |
Project:Dubai LNG Import Terminal Project – DUSUP
Scope of work:
- Contract Administration.
- Analysing cost and time impact for additional works or parts of work removed from scope. Preparing cost and or time impact estimates of Variations and Variation Proposals by coordinating and receiving input from sections and parties involved.
- Preparing submittals for Variations, Variation Proposals and Claims / Extension of Time to Client and when required coordinate with Client to have Variations approved in a timely manner.
- Attending Weekly/Monthly meetings with Client. Preparing the minutes of progress meetings.
- Monitoring and recording work progress and preparing internal daily report.
- Reviewing and maintaining schedule and progress data provided by construction team.
- Preparing weekly and monthly progress reports to Client.
- Preparing daily progress reports (internal).
- Preparation of monthly invoices to Client.
- Holding technical and contractual meetings with Subcontractors prior to and after their appointment.
- Preparing subcontracts / purchase orders.
- Preparing Schedules for all Subcontractors’ work required and monitoring - recording their progress of work. Monitoring and recording the progress of material procurement of various trades (civil, electro-mechanical and instrumentation) and their deliveries to meet the project baseline.
- Checking payment certificates of all permanent works materials’ suppliers / subcontractors for the Project for their approval.
- Measurement of quantities for permanent work materials.
- Monitoring status of lists of deliverables (by Client, Contractor, subcontractors and suppliers).
- Preparing Material Approvals, Change Requests, RFI, submitting them in a timely manner by Document Transmittal and monitoring their approvals of documents transmittals to Client.
- Submitting by Document Transmittals Inspection and Test Plans, Work Procedures, Method Statements and other documents and monitoring their approvals.
- Verification of prepared Shop and As-built drawings.
- Preparation of project budget (yearly) and current estimates (quarterly).
Aug 2006 – Oct 2009 | Planning Engineer - Archirodon Construction ( Overseas) Co. S.A. |
Project: Sheikh Zayed Bridge for Abu Dhabi Island
Contract Amount: 300 Million US Dollars
Scope of work:
- Responsible for All Projects Planning Duties.
- Monitoring Progress on Various Working Fronts.
- Updating The Main Project Program along side with the 45 Days look Ahead Schedule in coordination with all Project Sections.
- Maintaining Budget Monitoring and cost control for all project activities.
- Following up with sub-contractors Progress and early highlighting expected problems with possible solutions.
- Keeping Management updated through an excellent reporting system with all project updates.
Nov 2005 – Aug 2006 | Planning Engineer – Al Shafar General Contracting Co. Hard Precast Building Systems |
Scope of work:
- Responsible for All Projects Planning, Including Design, Production, Erection Program and Weekly progress update.
- Factory Loading Schedule up to next year.
- Transport Schedule Preparing and Maintaining.
- Coordinating with Clients, Main Contractors and Consultants.
Dec 2004 – Nov 2005 | Project Engineer – Egyptian German Company for Constructions (DSD Ferrometalco) |
Responsible for the following projects:
- Sharm El Sheikh International Congress Centre
- Sheraton Heliopolis Hotel Extension Project
Scope of work:
- Fabrication and Erection follow-up.
- T.O Design and Drawings Co-ordination with Consultant.
- Establish and Updating of master time schedule of the project.
- Maintain constant critical path analysis.
- Budget follow-up and cash flow control (Planned/Actual).
- Follow-up the logistic activities including transportation, coordination, final packing lists review, third party quantity survey and issuance of shipping documents.
- Administrate the subcontract agreements and follow-up the subcontractors' progress.
March 2012 AACE International
Certified Cost Engineer (CCE®)
CCE certification program is designed to establish credentials to recognize your professional expertise. This certification program gives professionals a means to validate your skills and knowledge. CCC/CCE certification will distinguish you as a Certified Cost Consultant/Certified Cost Engineer who has the knowledge and skills that impact the bottom line.
April 2009 Project Management Institute (PMI)
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP®)
The PMP® credential recognizes demonstrated knowledge and skill in leading and directing project teams and in delivering project results within the constraints of schedule, budget and resources.
2004 – 2005 American University in Cairo – Engineering Services
Professional Diploma in Project Management (PRMG)
Covering the following courses:
- Project planning and control Techniques
- Management of project Resources
- Project budgeting and financial control
- Project bids and contracts
- Projects feasibility studies
- Primavera project planner
1998 – 2004 Faculty of Engineering – Ain Shams University.
Bachelor of Civil Engineering – Structural Division
Structural Analysis Project Design with Grade (Very Good)
1985 – 1998 English Mission (As-Salam College) English Language School.
High School Degree (97.8 %)
Computer Skills:
- IBM Compatible PCs running Microsoft Windows.
- Apple Mac. Running Mac Os Systems
- Primavera Project Management P6, P5 & P3.0.
- MS Office, AutoCAD 2D & 3D, SAP, GIS, 3D MAX and Photoshop.
Registrations/Affiliations
- PMI (Project Management Institute) PA, USA
- EEA (Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers) Cairo, Egypt
Specific Technical Expertise/Specialist Courses
- CCE (Certified Cost Engineer) Preparation Course.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) Preparation Course.
- P6 (Primavera 6.0)
Personal Information
- DOB: 26th June, 1980.
- Nationality: Egyptian.
- Military Status: Exempted.
- Marital Status: Married.
- Holding Valid UAE and Egyptian Driving Licenses.
References are available upon request.
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