Basil Basheer

As a Senior Planning Engineer at Elegancia Contracting, I am responsible for overseeing and optimizing project schedules, resource allocation, and budget management for a diverse range of projects. My strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with my expertise in utilizing industry-standard planning tools and software, including Primavera P6, ensure the successful execution of projects while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and management of detailed project plans, including defining project scope, milestones, and deliverables, while considering critical paths and resource constraints. Utilize Primavera P6 for comprehensive project scheduling.
• Effectively allocate personnel, equipment, and materials to meet project requirements, ensuring efficient resource utilization.
• Manage project schedules, regularly review progress, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track using Primavera P6.
• Monitor project budgets, track expenses, and provide accurate cost forecasts to prevent overruns.
• Identify potential risks and uncertainties in projects, formulate risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including architects, technical engineers, QA/QC, cost control and project managers, to synchronize project activities and resolve interdependencies.
• Leverage data analysis tools to evaluate project performance and create actionable reports for management and stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant industry regulations, codes, and standards in project planning and execution.
• Initiate process improvements by analyzing historical project data and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

As a Senior Planning Engineer at Toscana Venture, I was responsible for overseeing project planning and scheduling for a variety of engineering projects. My role involved optimizing resource allocation, budget management, and ensuring project timelines were met. My proficiency in industry-standard planning tools, was instrumental in successfully executing these responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developed and managed detailed project plans, defined scope, milestones, and deliverables.
• Efficiently allocated resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Monitored project schedules, identified deviations, and implemented corrective actions.
• Managed project budgets, tracked expenses, and provided accurate cost forecasts.
• Assessed and mitigated project risks while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to synchronize project activities.
• Utilized data analysis tools for performance evaluation and reporting.

As a Central Planning Engineer at Sobha Limited, I played a pivotal role in coordinating and optimizing project planning and scheduling for a diverse portfolio of 44 projects across India. This involved overseeing project timelines, resource allocation, and budget management, ensuring the successful execution of projects while maintaining cost-effectiveness and adherence to company standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinated project planning efforts for 44 projects nationwide, ensuring consistency in project schedules, resource allocation, and quality standards.
• Oversaw project schedules for these projects, monitoring progress, identifying critical milestones, and proactively addressing scheduling challenges.
• Facilitated effective communication with project stakeholders across the country, providing regular status updates, resolving issues, and maintaining strong relationships with clients, team members, and local authorities.
• Utilized advanced data analysis tools to evaluate project performance for all 44 projects, generating actionable reports and making data-driven decisions to improve project efficiency.
• Maintained comprehensive project documentation for each project, including schedules, resource allocation records, change orders, and project history for audit and reference.

Worked for a client of international repute (SABIC : Saudi Basic Industries Corporation) in the construction of a state of the art R & D facility at Sarjapura, one of the fast developing areas of Bengaluru. This was a spread out project with a value of ₹ 250 Cr

Key Responsibilities:

• I was involved in preparation and tracking of Micro-schedules for various activities.
• Assisted the Senior Planning Engineer in daily tasks.
• Joined the Company as a Graduate Engineer Trainee with one year of on field experience and later got promoted as a Planning Engineer.