Usama Ejaz

Planning Engineer with 3 Years of Experience in Building Projects, I Spearheaded the full project controls lifecycle, from developing integrated schedules and performance dashboards in Primavera P6 & Power BI to driving data-led strategy through earned value analysis, critical path monitoring, and risk-based forecasting. Established governance by enforcing compliance, optimizing resources, and leading cross-functional reviews to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.

Project: KAFD Parcel 5.01 and 2.01 (16M+ & 10M+ SAR)

Client: KAFD

Consultant: Parsons

Scope: Demolition of two buildings Construction

Responsibility

• Developed project WBS and mapping file in Primavera P6 aligned with KAFD coding standards.
• Created baseline schedule for demolition of two buildings and new construction activities.
• Designed payment schedule in P6 linked to physical progress for accurate milestone billing.
• Integrated BOQ line items with P6 activities to enable resource loading and cost loading.
• Make the Engineering log to track the Engineering & Procurement Activities.
• Updated P6 schedule weekly, tracking actual progress, delays, and critical path changes.
• Added manpower resources with crew definitions and leveled resource allocation to avoid peaks.
• Generated manpower histograms and S-curves for monthly progress reports to Parsons.
• Drawing Review & Quantity Distribution in unit wise.
• Reviewed all drawings to extract quantities for 16M+ and 10M+ packages.
• Distributed quantities floor-by-floor based on detailed take-offs.
• Segregated quantities by zone and elevation for accurate unit rate application in P6.
• Verified drawing revisions and implemented changes into schedule activities accordingly.
• Prepared detailed BOQ summary covering, block work, Finishes and Electrical works etc.
• Linked BOQ items to payment schedule for earned value management and progress billing.
• Tracked budget vs. actual costs using P6 and maintained cost breakdown structure.
• Submitted monthly progress reports S-curves, KPI, manpower reports to KAFD and Parsons.

Project: Gulberg Apartment Orbit (100M+ SAR)

Client: Royal Commission for Riyadh City

Consultant: Saudi Consulting Services

Scope: 2 Basement and 12 Floor High-Rise Building Construction

Responsibility

• Develop mapping file and maintain update the master project schedule in Primavera P6, creating baselines, revisions, and recovery schedules in compliance with contractual requirements, company standards, and scheduling best practices.
• Work with all project disciplines to integrate scheduled activities, coordinating monthly, weekly, and daily plans for conflict resolution and optimal resource utilization across departments.
• Analyze project progress using Earned Value Management to calculate Schedule Variance and Schedule Performance Index and establishing for performance monitoring in S-Curve Graph.
• Calculate resource allocations, perform leveling to manage peak manpower/equipment needs, and establish Project Cost structures and a Progress Measurement System to ensure appropriate cost control practices.
• Gather actual data, update schedules, and develop reliable forecasts using trend analysis to maintain detailed schedules and reports that highlight potential risks and project health throughout its lifecycle.
• Identify and monitor critical and sub-critical activities, analyzing their impact on the overall schedule and leading consultations on factors affecting timely completion to recommend alternatives for improvement.
• Monitor schedules and reporting to prepare Critical Items Action Reports, ensure compliance with policies and guidelines, and support planning management in project status reviews and performance control.
• Validate Subcontractor Schedules and verify the accuracy of As-Built Schedules before project close-out.
• Establish and ensure the implementation of appropriate cost control and scheduling practices for the company, initiating and maintaining best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor and study schedule problem areas to determine activity criticality, providing analysis and recommended solutions to the project team for discussion and action.
• Prepare Weekly and Monthly Report in Excel & Power BI and Presentation in Power point.

Project: 500 Housing Scheme Jeddah South Residential Complex (1000M+ SAR)

Client: Jeddah Mayoralty

Consultant: Omrania & Associates

Scope: Mega project 500 Houses Scheme Construction Work Mixed Used.

Responsibility

• Owned the full project schedule lifecycle, from initial baseline development in Primavera P6 to as-built closure.
• Translated data into actionable insights through progress monitoring, variance analysis, and trend-based forecasting to guide project strategy.
• Leveraged Earned Value Management as a core tool for objective performance measurement, calculating KPIs to inform leadership decisions.
• Served as the central hub for schedule integration, collaborating across disciplines to harmonize plans and resolve cross-functional conflicts.
• Championed optimization by applying advanced techniques like critical path analysis and resource leveling to streamline project execution.
• Integrated cost and schedule control by developing project cost structures, S-curves dashboards.
• Acted as a key advisor to project management, leading reviews to identify timeline risks and recommending data-driven corrective actions.
• Established governance and compliance by ensuring all scheduling practices and subcontractor deliverables met company and industry standards.
• Prepare Weekly and Monthly Report in Excel & Power BI and Presentation in Power Point.

Project: Al-REHMAN Mosque and Fire Station, Jeddah (80M+ SAR)

Client: Jeddah Mayoralty

Consultant: Omrania & Associates

Scope: Al-REHMAN Mosque 3 Floor and Fire Station 1 Floor Construction Work

Responsibility

• Developed and managed Primavera P6 project schedules to uphold contractual compliance, scheduling best practices, and project controls standards.
• Monitored project performance using trend analysis and earned value metrics to identify risks, forecast delays, and support management reviews.
• Optimized project execution by coordinating resource allocation, stakeholder activities, and timely milestone achievement.
• Created cost-loaded S-Curves and performed time impact analyses to enable data-driven recovery planning and decision-making.
• Produced critical project reports and forecasts in Excel & Power BI to communicate status and validate schedule integrity.

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering – Institute of Southern Punjab