Muhammad Saaid

Results-oriented Planning Engineer with over 5 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and Fertilizer projects across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Pakistan. Skilled in project scheduling, manpower planning, and resource optimization using Primavera P6 and ERP systems. Adept at coordinating shutdowns, turnarounds, and EPC support to ensure timely and within-budget project delivery.

Recognized for strong analytical, reporting, and team collaboration abilities that drive operational excellence.

Planning Engineer – Support Services - Abdullah Al Barrak & Sons ABIS - Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia

(2025-04 - 2026-04)

Managed manpower planning, mobilization, and demobilization activities for Aramco-related projects. Coordinated resources, schedules, and workforce utilization to ensure timely project execution. Oversaw progress tracking, invoicing, and ERP updates for operational efficiency. Collaborated with HSE, QA/QC, and project teams to maintain compliance and optimize performance.

• Prepared and maintained manpower and resource allocation plans for large-scale projects.
• Developed mobilization/demobilization schedules ensuring workforce readiness.
• Performed resource leveling and smoothing to optimize efficiency.
• Updated ERP and internal systems for manpower, equipment, and project tracking.
• Generated and verified invoicing summaries against approved timesheets.
• Monitored attendance, leave, and workforce availability to prevent delays.
• Participated in client meetings to report progress, resource status, and risks.

Planning Engineer - Olayan Descon Engineering - Saudi Arabia

(2024-08 - 2025-03)

Handled project scheduling, shutdown planning, and work pack preparation for YASREF, YANPET, and MAADEN projects. Monitored daily progress and coordinated with execution teams for material shifting and scaffolding. Ensured accurate invoicing, procurement follow-up, and permit compliance. Supported shutdown and turnaround activities to maintain schedule adherence.

• Prepared and updated project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Developed work packs, manpower plans, and resource allocations.
• Reviewed daily progress reports to identify delays and risks.
• Coordinated scaffolding, material shifting, and blind installation.
• Generated purchase requisitions and followed up with procurement.
• Monitored shutdown execution and critical path activities.
• Maintained handover notes, lessons learned, and close-out documentation.

Area Planner - Descon Engineering Qatar LLC - Qatar

(2022-12 - 2024-06)

Supervised pre-shutdown, shutdown, and post-shutdown planning for Qatar Energy LNG and Laffan Refinery projects. Ensured personnel training compliance and timely permit completion. Maintained updated schedules and coordinated with procurement for material availability. Supported post-shutdown lessons learned and project documentation.

• Ensured completion of mandatory safety training and certification records.
• Monitored permit status and pre-shutdown readiness in real time.
• Updated shutdown schedules and tracked emergent scope.
• Coordinated scaffolding, material shifting, and housekeeping post-shutdown.
• Maintained WBS and activity coding per client standards.
• Attended site progress meetings and TBT sessions.
• Followed up on purchase orders and as-built program updates.

Area Planner - Descon Engineering Ltd, Pak Arab Fertilizer - Multan, Pakistan

(2021-09 - 2022-11)

Prepared project schedules, cost estimates, and material plans for fertilizer plant projects. Conducted site visits to verify progress and analyze productivity. Assisted senior engineers in manpower mobilization and resource tracking. Supported reporting, schedule updates, and progress monitoring to ensure project targets were met.

• Analyzed technical drawings and prepared cost estimates.
• Developed project time schedules and budgets aligned with specifications.
• Conducted site visits to verify actual vs. planned progress.
• Collected and reviewed daily progress and variance reports.
• Assisted in manpower mobilization and demobilization planning.
• Supported senior engineers in schedule updates and resource tracking.
• Maintained records for reporting and project close-out documentation.

Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering - University of Faisalabad (2018-04 - 2022-08)