Muhammad Nadeem
Project Scheduler | Project Controls Specialist
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PMP®-certified Civil Engineering Professional and Project Controls Specialist with 15+ years of progressive experience driving schedule, cost, and quality performance across civil, construction, and EPC mega-projects. Advanced expertise in Oracle Primavera P6 and MS Project for developing baselines, engineering WBS structures, performing critical path analysis, resource and cost loading, and producing clear, executive-level schedule performance reports. Certified ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001 Lead Auditor with a proven ability to maintain audit-ready documentation, manage NCRs, and lead CAPA programs that strengthen compliance and operational discipline.
Successfully supported multi-discipline teams on projects up to US $2.5B, consistently identifying schedule risks early, optimizing sequencing, and ensuring on-time, quality-aligned delivery in accordance with international engineering and construction standards.
Experience
Business Owner / Project Manager (Cross-Industry Venture) - Independent Business Setup & Operations - Toronto, ON
(2024-09)
- Founded, structured, and managed all capital deployment, operational scheduling, and compliance requirements for a new business venture.
- Developed full-lifecycle operational timelines, managed vendor contracts, and controlled project budgeting/resource allocation to ensure a successful market launch.
- Maintained strict risk management protocols, navigated corporate licensing frameworks, and leveraged advanced MS Excel systems for financial reporting and progress tracking.
- Note: Actively maintaining engineering industry readiness through upcoming PMI-SP® (Scheduling Professional) certification enrollment.
Project Controls Specialist / Scheduler & Planner - NesAMR Engineering Ltd. - Calgary, AB
(2017-11 - 2023-05)
- Developed WBS and scheduled all project activities with logical relationships, durations, and constraints for construction, engineering, and procurement scopes using Oracle Primavera P6.
- Maintained baseline schedules and performed weekly updates; conducted Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis and float consumption tracking to proactively flag schedule risks.
- Performed comprehensive resource and cost loading in Primavera P6, managed stored periods, and generated graphic and tabular progress reports to support site logistics.
- Generated comprehensive Earned Value Management (EVM) reports and presented cost/schedule variance analyses graphically, verbally, and in writing to senior leadership.
- Measured and reported schedule performance on a weekly/bi-weekly basis using KPIs; flagged low-productivity trends with quantitative analysis for senior management.
- Maintained ISO 9001-aligned documentation and compliance records; supported internal, client, and third-party audits through structured traceability of procedures.
- Identified process deviations and supported structured CAPA implementation; applied risk-based methodologies to close compliance gaps.
- Coordinated schedule inputs from all discipline leads, procurement, and subcontractors to maintain a fully integrated project schedule.
- Evaluated project schedules for constructability and value engineering, while performing claims analysis and change order evaluations to mitigate schedule delays.
Quality Control Engineer - SBG – Architectural & Building Construction Division - Makkah, Saudi Arabia
(2010-06 - 2011-09)
Project: 3rd Endowment King Abdullah Al-Shamiya Expansion, Holy Haram — US $2.5 Billion (4 service tunnels, 4 pedestrian bridges, 4,000 ablution facilities)
- Ensured compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards across all phases of a US $2.5B EPC mega-project; enforced Project Quality Plan with field engineers and zone managers.
- Participated in internal and external audits; managed NCR logs, facilitated structured root cause investigations, and supported corrective action closure.
- Maintained inspection records and quality documentation systems to ensure audit readiness; reviewed and modified technical blueprints per on-site conditions.
- Performed QA checks on materials, equipment, and tools; wrote and submitted non-compliance reports to zone managers for advanced troubleshooting.
- Coordinated daily with technical department and zone engineers to ensure project deadlines were met and quality measures upheld at every stage.
- Achievement: Received 'QC of the Month' certificate; successfully completed Bridge-A (3 slabs with precast arches) and 3 full project phases from foundation to marble finish.
Quality Control Engineer (Precast) - SBG-PREMCO - Jeddah & Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
(2008-05 - 2010-02)
- Inspected moulds and reinforcements prior to production per ISO quality control procedures; examined precast elements including insulated walls, beams, columns, and staircases.
- Maintained structured compliance documentation — daily progress reports, staff schedules, and quality records — supporting audit-ready systems.
- Applied risk-based thinking to identify production non-conformances and drive corrective actions at the source.
Construction Supervisor — Shutdowns - Fauji Fertilizer, Port Qasim - Karachi, Pakistan
(2006-05 - 2008-04)
- Monitored construction infrastructure, manpower, and equipment compliance with OH&S procedures.
- Participated in safety audits and verified scope-change documentation for Project Controls.
Education
PG Diploma - Civil Engineering Design & Technology - Metro College of Technology (2023-01 - 2024-12)
Masters of Science (M.Sc.) - Civil Engineering - Bahauddin Zakariya University (2015-01 - 2017-12)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Civil Engineering - Bahauddin Zakariya University (2011-01 - 2015-12)
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) & Associate Degree - Civil Engineering & Technology (2 Years) - N.E.D. University of Engineering and Technology (2005-01 - 2006-12)
Diploma of Associate Engineering - Civil Tech. (3 Years) - Government Jamia Millia Polytechnic Institute (1998-01 - 2001-12)