Basel Adi
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Planning Manager with extensive experience in project schedule development, budget management, and progress reporting. Expertise in advanced planning tools including Primavera P6, MS Project, TILOS, and Power BI for data-driven project insights. Skilled in cost-loaded scheduling, earned value analysis, and risk management, ensuring projects meet scope, time, and budget requirements. Proven track record in leading workshops, optimizing resources, and maintaining stakeholder relationships while ensuring compliance with contracts.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Planning Manager
National Projects and Construction L.L.C
Abu Dhabi
05.2015 - Current
1. Hudayriyat Priority Development Area – Infrastructure Works (Al Sahl Area)
Client: Modon | Supervision Consultant: Parsons | Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contract Value: AED 565 million | Duration: August 2022 – Present
Role: Planning Manager
Scope of Work:
- Construction and installation of complete utility infrastructure including:
Sewerage network
Storm water drainage network
Potable water network
Irrigation network
Telecommunication network and Telecom Meet Me Room
Falcon Eye surveillance network
MV, LV & FOC electrical networks
26 electrical substations
Street lighting network
Traffic control systems - Development of transportation infrastructure including:
Roadworks
Footways and plot entrances
Cycle tracks
2. Construction of Roads and Infrastructure in Mohammed Bin Zayed City – Zone D & G
Client: Musanada | Supervision Consultant: Core | Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contract Value: AED 482 million | Duration: July 2019 – December 2022
Role: Senior Planning Engineer
Scope of Work:
- Upgrading of existing road infrastructure and road reinstatement
- Construction of sub-surface utility networks
- Installation of irrigation network and 1 irrigation pumping station
- Potable water supply system implementation
- Telecommunication network works
- Construction of footpaths and cycle tracks
- Electrical works including MV, LV, FOC networks
- Installation of 29 electrical substations and dismantling of 27 package units
- Full landscape development across project zones
4. Development of Roads, Infrastructure, and Public Realm for Street 40 at Khalifa City – Contract 01
Client: ADM | Supervision Consultant: De Leuw Cather International | Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contract Value: AED 98.7 million | Duration: August 2018 – December 2021
Role: Senior Planning Engineer
Scope of Work:
- Protection and diversion of existing utilities
- Detour works and road crossing duct installations
- Construction of stormwater drainage and sub-surface drainage systems
- Street lighting system installation
- Irrigation and telecom network development
- Power distribution works and traffic control systems
- Installation of CCTV and red violation systems
- Construction of dual carriageway roads and associated infrastructure
- Hard and soft landscaping works
- Provisional sum works for irrigation network & TSE connections
- Establishment and nourishment of planted areas
5. Construction of Phase-1 Internal Roads and Utilities, and Airport Access – Masdar City
Client: Masdar | Supervision Consultant: KEO International Consultants – Abu Dhabi | Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contract Value: AED 94.9 million | Duration: April 2017 – November 2018
Role: Planning Engineer
Scope of Work:
- Earthworks and site preparation
- Construction of stormwater and district cooling networks
- Installation of potable water and fire service systems
- Irrigation and telecommunication network development
- Electrical MV, LV, and FOC network implementation
- Street lighting and roadworks
- Bridge construction for airport access
7. Al Merief Infrastructure & Public Realm
Client: ALDAR Properties PJSC | Supervision Consultant: KEO International Consultants – Abu Dhabi | Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contract Value: AED 259.9 million | Duration: July 2016 – August 2018
Role: Planning Engineer
Scope of Work:
- Earthworks and marine works
- Construction of sewer network and pumping station
- Storm water, potable water, and fire service networks
- Gas and irrigation networks
- Telecommunication systems
- MV, LV, and FOC electrical networks
- Electrical substation installations
- Street lighting and traffic signal systems
- Full hardscape and softscape landscaping works
8. Al Raha Beach Development – Al Dana Phase 2 Infrastructure Works
Client: ALDAR Properties PJSC | Supervision Consultant: Hyder Consulting Middle East L.L.C | Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contract Value: AED 102.4 million | Duration: April 2015 – June-2016
Role: Planning Engineer
Scope of Work:
- Earthworks, marine works, and bridge construction
- Sewerage network and pumping station
- Storm water and chilled water networks
- Installation of an automated waste collection system
- Potable water and fire service systems
- Irrigation and gas networks
- Telecommunication infrastructure
- MV, LV, and FOC electrical networks
- Street lighting and traffic signal systems
Planning Engineer
Ghantoot Transport and General Contacting
Abu Dhabi
12.2012 - 05.2015
1. Improvement of Mafraq to Al Ghweifat Highway – Section 4B Employer: Musanada | Supervision Consultant: DorschGruppe | Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Contract Value: AED 1.115 billion | Duration: Jan 2015 – May 2015
Scope of Work:
- Construction of approx. 27 km eight-lane divided motorway with Collector-Distributor roads
- Road elevation/profiling raised by an average of 2 meters
- Construction of a service road to a military compound
- Modification of existing interchange (IC-16) and construction of new interchanges (IC-17A, IC-17B, IC-18)
- Extension and installation of contingency ducts
- Installation of full street lighting and stormwater drainage systems
- Removal and replantation of existing trees
- Coordination and execution of utility relocation and protection works
- Execution of ancillary works to complete highway infrastructure
2. Abu Dhabi – Dubai Highway (E311) – Package A Employer: Musanada | Supervision Consultant: AECOM | Location: Abu Dhabi – Dubai, UAE Contract Value: AED 1.29 billion | Duration: February 2014-December 2014
Scope of Work:
- Construction of approx. 37 km of eight-lane divided highway with dedicated truck road
- Construction of 3 interchanges including 8 vehicular bridges
- Installation of 8 utility protection bridges and 5 camel underpasses
- Relocation and protection of existing utilities and services
- Execution of electrical power supply and road lighting systems
- Relocation of irrigation and potable water lines
3. Khalifa Port & Industrial Zone (KPIZ) Project – Industrial Zone A, Secondary Infrastructure – Phase 1, Package 2 (Contract No. 1001-291)
Client: ADPC | Project Management: International Bechtel Co. Ltd | Location: Taweelah, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contract Value: AED 300 million | Duration: December 2012 – January 2014
Role: Planning Engineer
Scope of Work:
- Construction of sewerage network system including pipelines, manholes, and lifting stations
- Installation of potable, process water, and firefighting pipeline systems with chambers
- Execution of telecommunication infrastructure (duct banks and manholes)
- Construction of stormwater reinforced concrete open channels, manholes, and pumping stations
- Development of groundwater network including chamber installation
- Full roadworks and pavement infrastructure for industrial zone
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Abu Dhabi
UAE-Abu Dhabi 12-2012
Skills
- Project planning
- Scheduling software
- Cost control
- Earned value analysis
- Delay analysis
- Risk management
- Resource forecasting
- Stakeholder coordination
- Performance reporting
- Data visualization
- Procurement scheduling
- Contract management
- Team leadership
- Communication skills
- Scheduling coordination
- Budget preparation
- Time management
- Staff training
- Time management abilities
Areas of Expertise
1. Project Planning & Scheduling
- Utilized advanced planning software including Primavera P6, MS Project, and TILOS to develop, monitor, and maintain comprehensive project schedules across all phases.
- Prepared and managed tender-phase schedules and budgets to support bid submissions.
- Conducted planning workshops to align project managers and delivery teams on master schedules.
- Integrated planning tools with cost and document management systems to ensure consistency.
- Aligned project timelines with resource availability and budget constraints.
- Led re-baselining and recovery planning efforts for delayed projects.
2. Cost & Progress Control
- Utilized Power BI to develop dynamic project dashboards, enabling real-time visibility into schedule performance, progress metrics, and resource trends.
- Cost-loaded master schedules and prepared cash flow reports to support funding analysis.
- Calculated Earned Value (EV), SPI, and CPI to track performance and forecast project health.
- Developed and maintained progress measurement systems tailored to project scope.
- Prepared and updated Estimate at Completion (ECA) reports.
- Provided weekly and monthly progress reports and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.
- Reviewed measurement sheets and certified progress payments and invoices.
3. Delay Analysis & Claims
- Monitored and recorded major delay events and notified the Employer as per contract obligations.
- Conducted forensic delay analysis to identify excusable and non-excusable delays.
- Prepared Extension of Time (EOT) claims with supporting impact assessments and documentation.
- Worked closely with contract and legal teams to ensure claims met contractual requirements.
4. Resource & Risk Management
- Forecasted manpower and resource requirements to support smooth project delivery.
- Planned and monitored manpower deployment schedules and conducted variance analysis.
- Identified risks in schedule execution and proposed mitigation strategies.
- Supported procurement scheduling to align material delivery with project milestones.
5. Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting
- Coordinated planning activities with project managers, site teams, and client representatives.
- Delivered weekly status reports and monthly executive presentations to management.
- Ensured cross-functional alignment of planning data across contractors and consultants.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to junior planners and engineers.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to ensure their planning and execution aligned with the main project schedule.
- Conducted regular progress meetings with subcontractors to validate updates and maintain transparency.
Languages
Arabic
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
1. Eng. Jihad Herzalla
Chief Projects Officer-MODON
Email: jihad.herzalla@modon.com
2. Eng. Gaby Rached
Project Director – CORE
Email:gaby.rached@core-ae.com
3. Eng. Saif Rahmatullah
Project Director – T&T
Contact Info : linkedin.com/in/saif-rahmatullah-84905433
Timeline
Planning Manager
National Projects and Construction L.L.C
05.2015 - Current
Planning Engineer
Ghantoot Transport and General Contacting
12.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Abu Dhabi
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