Nigam Ranjan Mishra

Planning & Project Control Manager | Power Lines Electromechanical L.L.C., Abu Dhabi
Aug 2025 – Present
Project: Capacitor Bank & Variable Reactor Work – LOT 4 (132 kV YAS II Substation) | Client: TAQA
Key Achievements
• Established a complete project control ecosystem from baseline to handover.
• Introduced executive dashboards enabling real-time visibility of progress, cost, and constraints.
• Strengthened client relationships by implementing transparent variation & change management.
Key Responsibilities (Elaborated)
• Developed project baseline, resource histograms & cash flow aligned with contract deliverables.
• Built contract administration frameworks—change management, invoicing protocols, correspondence.
• Led delay analysis, risk reviews, and schedule diagnostics for early issue identification.
• Coordinated across engineering, procurement & site teams to ensure material readiness.
• Delivered weekly/monthly progress reports with actionable insights for senior management.
• Ensured compliance with TAQA specifications & procedures.

Planning & Project Control Manager | Trojan Group, Abu Dhabi
May 2024 – July 2025
Key Achievements
• Improved schedule performance by implementing structured look-ahead planning.
• Reduced cost deviations by enhancing cost control reporting and validation cycles.
• Ensured strong client confidence through disciplined reporting and proactive coordination.
Expanded Responsibilities
• Oversaw project schedule, cost, delays, risks, and quality KPIs for multi-disciplinary works.
• Generated cost codes, variation registers, risk registers & performance dashboards.
• Produced monthly project controls pack including EVMS, SPI/CPI, forecast-at-completion.
• Created Window Analysis and Time Impact Analysis models for claims submission.
• Built structure for subcontractors' planning, certification & progress control.
• Supported GM in strategic decision-making with high-quality analytical reports

Project Control Manager | GECO Mechanical & Electrical LLC, Sharjah
Dec 2022 – Apr 2024
Projects
11/33/220 kV SEWA Substations (11 projects)
MEP (4 projects) & Civil Works (3 projects)
Key Responsibilities
Developed baseline schedules, S-curves, EVMS & progress dashboards.
Standardized planning templates & progress measurement systems (SEWA-compliant).
Conducted monthly updates, critical path analysis & recovery plans.
Managed material tracking, long-lead item follow-up & subcontractor coordination.
Prepared EOT claims, delay analysis & contractual documentation.
Provided cost control reports, cash-flow forecasts & variance analysis.
Strengthened project governance across 18 simultaneous projects.

Planning & Cost Control Manager | Lindenberg Emirates L.L.C., Abu Dhabi
Sep 2021 – Dec 2022
Projects: Sewer Network, Manholes, Gravity Lines, New Substations (FEWA)
Achievements
• Enhanced cost visibility across multi-location projects with unified reporting.
• Streamlined cash flow management, improving financial predictability.
Responsibilities
• Cost reporting, quantity tracking, procurement coordination, overhead budgeting.
• Development of resource deployment strategy for civil, MEP & utility works.
• Monthly cost reviews with project managers & commercial team.
• Delay analysis & preparation of EOT submissions

Planning & Cost Control Manager | Al Geemi & Partners, Abu Dhabi
Dec 2017 – Aug 2021
Highlights
• Managed multiple major infrastructure projects simultaneously.
• Successfully executed roads, utilities, substations & pumping stations.
Responsibilities
• Prepared WBS, EVMS, S-curves, monthly reporting packs.
• Performed risk-based schedule reviews & productivity benchmarking.
• Led commercial documentation including variations, claims, change proposals.
• Provided insights during management review meetings.

Sr. Engineer – Planning & Project Control | Target Engineering Construction Co. LLC

June 2016 – December 2017 | Abu Dhabi, UAE
Project: Structural Steel, Mechanical & Piping Installation – Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA)
Client: EGA – Emirates Global Aluminium

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

Led the development of Level 3 & micro-level construction schedules, aligning fabrication, erection, testing, commissioning, and material delivery plans with project milestones and contractual requirements.

Conducted daily/weekly progress monitoring using Primavera P6, ensuring accurate tracking of structural steel, mechanical, and piping installation activities across multiple work fronts.

Prepared critical path analysis and delay impact assessments to support recovery planning, re-sequencing of activities, and mitigation strategies—significantly improving workflow efficiency.

Coordinated with Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) teams to ensure timely release of drawings, method statements, inspection requests, and material availability for uninterrupted site progress.

Developed and maintained manpower histograms, equipment deployment plans, and productivity KPIs, enabling senior management to optimize resources and minimize idle time.

Managed material arrival schedules, ensuring synchronization between vendor delivery, logistics, and erection sequence to avoid bottlenecks and ensure continuous progress.

Prepared and submitted weekly/monthly client progress reports, executive dashboards, earned value analysis (EVA), and S-curves for internal and external stakeholders.

Identified schedule risks proactively and recommended recovery plans, alternate construction methodologies, and resource adjustments to achieve target completion dates.

Supported the Project Control Manager in cost control tasks, including progress measurement, budget allocation, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Conducted interface coordination between civil, mechanical, electrical, and subcontractor teams to resolve technical constraints, clashes, site access issues, and sequencing concerns.

Developed catch-up plans and workfront-based lookahead schedules, which improved site readiness and enhanced coordination between multi-disciplinary teams.

Assisted in preparation of EOT claims, delay documentation, material shortage claims, and contract correspondence, strengthening the project’s contractual position.

Value Delivered:

Improved schedule accuracy and progress visibility for management decision-making.

Reduced potential delays by identifying risks early through micro-level planning.

Enhanced productivity and resource utilization through data-driven planning methods.

Strengthened client confidence with professional reporting and transparent progress tracking.

Sr. Engineer – Planning & Project Control | Al Hassan Engineering Co. LLC

December 2014 – May 2016 | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Projects Handled (ADNOC Group):

400/220/33 kV Grid Station – MIRFA | Client: TRANSCO

Black Powder Removal EPC Project | Client: GASCO (ADNOC)

Steel, Mechanical & Piping Installation & Civil Works | Client: ADCO (ADNOC)

Expansion of Al Ghurair Iron & Steel Project (AGIS)

Key Responsibilities & Achievements
🔹 Project Planning, Scheduling & Progress Control

Developed and maintained Level 1–4 schedules using Primavera P6 covering engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, testing & commissioning.

Created detailed progress measurement systems, including S-curves, manpower histograms, productivity KPIs, and look-ahead schedules.

Monitored construction progress across mechanical, piping, HVAC, steel structure and civil disciplines, identifying variances and proposing corrective actions.

🔹 Cost Control, Budget Monitoring & Performance Reporting

Assisted in preparation of project budgets, cost forecasts, cost-to-complete (CTC), and variance analysis for management review.

Prepared EVM (Earned Value Management) reports, integrating cost, quantity, and schedule performance data.

Enhanced reporting accuracy through structured dashboards and weekly/monthly progress reports submitted to ADNOC clients.

🔹 Change Management & Contract Administration

Prepared and submitted Contract Trend Notifications (CTNs), Variation Requests (VRs), and Change Order documentation.

Evaluated scope deviations and their impact on schedule and cost; supported commercial teams with technical justifications for change claims.

Coordinated with engineering, procurement, and subcontractor teams for timely resolution of interface issues.

🔹 Delay Analysis & Mitigation Planning

Conducted delay impact assessments using Time Impact Analysis, Window Analysis, and impacted-as-planned methodologies.

Proposed catch-up programs, re-sequencing, resource loading adjustments to mitigate delays and achieve recovery milestones.

Identified critical activities, monitored float erosion, and ensured actions were taken to protect the project’s critical path.

🔹 Resource Planning & Allocation

Developed manpower deployment plans for multi-disciplinary teams and optimized resource distribution to ensure maximum productivity.

Worked closely with construction managers to ensure site resources, equipment, and materials were adequately aligned with schedule requirements.

Maintained detailed manpower reports to support planning, forecasting, and productivity evaluation.

🔹 Construction Reporting & Client Interface

Coordinated and prepared daily, weekly, and monthly reports including lookahead schedules, progress summaries, delay notifications, and risk updates.

Represented planning discipline in meetings with ADNOC clients (GASCO, ADCO, TRANSCO), consultants, and subcontractors to address planning, progress, and contractual issues.

Ensured documentation compliance with ADNOC project standards, procedures, and reporting protocols.

Value Delivered

Improved visibility of project performance through data-driven planning and control.

Strengthened project claims and commercial position through structured documentation and delay analysis.

Enhanced coordination between engineering, procurement, and construction teams to accelerate work fronts.

Reduced schedule risks by implementing effective mitigation and recovery strategies

Sr. Engineer – Planning & Project Control
Essar Construction Overseas Ltd. | BOROUGE / ADNOC, Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dec 2013 – Dec 2014**
Project:
PE CGC Project, Borouge, Ruwais — a high-visibility petrochemical expansion project requiring stringent schedule control, procurement alignment, and interface management across multiple contractors.
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Expanded Key Achievements
• Successfully built and maintained Level 1 to Level 4 schedules that were fully aligned with engineering, procurement, and construction sequences — eliminating scope disconnects and ensuring seamless execution.
• Developed micro-level schedules for critical site activities, significantly reducing delays in steel erection, mechanical installation, and piping works.
• Improved management visibility by generating high-quality progress dashboards, which were adopted by the client as the standard format for reporting.
• Streamlined coordination between procurement and site execution, reducing material-related delays by over 20%.
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Expanded Roles & Responsibilities
• Created fully resource-loaded schedules with labour, equipment, and material constraints mapped to field realities.
• Performed quantitative schedule analysis, identifying slippages, variances, and early-warning indicators.
• Led the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly client reports including productivity charts, milestone status, risk logs, interface issues, and recovery recommendations.
• Conducted detailed performance and productivity reviews, enabling site teams to plan manpower shifts and equipment deployment with higher accuracy.
• Coordinated engineering deliverables such as drawings, MTO updates, and procurement logs ensuring seamless workflow between back-office and site.
• Provided insights for budget evaluation, cost forecasting, expenditure control, and productivity ratios.
• Played a vital role in strengthening the contractor–client relationship through consistent communication, transparent reporting, and clear documentation of site constraints.

Sr. Planning Engineer
Essar Projects Singapore Pte Ltd., Singapore
Jul 2011 – Dec 2013**
Project:
Jurong Aromatics Complex (JAC), Jurong Island — one of Singapore’s largest petrochemical projects, requiring international coordination, high safety compliance, and precision scheduling across EPC phases.
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Expanded Key Achievements
• Built a fully integrated master schedule covering engineering, procurement, fabrication, logistics, construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
• Implemented schedule governance tools that allowed the Project Management Team to achieve full visibility on critical paths and priority actions.
• Strengthened risk-based scheduling by integrating schedule delays, hazard assessments, and mitigation methods.
• Elevated reporting quality, leading to commendation from the client for accuracy and clarity.
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Expanded Responsibilities
• Analysed entire project scope to create detailed plans that adhered strictly to contract deliverables.
• Maintained the Critical Path Network, identifying and acting on schedule threats before they impacted milestones.
• Generated forecast completion dates using performance indices, productivity curves, and historical data.
• Assisted in developing the Project Performance Index (PPI) used for executive decision-making.
• Prepared executive-level reports for client and senior management, ensuring alignment with contract KPIs.
• Facilitated planning support for tenders — converting conceptual strategies into structured execution schedules.
• Ensured document control discipline by maintaining accurate schedule logs, revisions, and version records.

Sr. Planning Engineer
Essar Projects Singapore Pte Ltd., Singapore
Jul 2011 – Dec 2013**
Project:
Jurong Aromatics Complex (JAC), Jurong Island — one of Singapore’s largest petrochemical projects, requiring international coordination, high safety compliance, and precision scheduling across EPC phases.
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Expanded Key Achievements
• Built a fully integrated master schedule covering engineering, procurement, fabrication, logistics, construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
• Implemented schedule governance tools that allowed the Project Management Team to achieve full visibility on critical paths and priority actions.
• Strengthened risk-based scheduling by integrating schedule delays, hazard assessments, and mitigation methods.
• Elevated reporting quality, leading to commendation from the client for accuracy and clarity.
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Expanded Responsibilities
• Analysed entire project scope to create detailed plans that adhered strictly to contract deliverables.
• Maintained the Critical Path Network, identifying and acting on schedule threats before they impacted milestones.
• Generated forecast completion dates using performance indices, productivity curves, and historical data.
• Assisted in developing the Project Performance Index (PPI) used for executive decision-making.
• Prepared executive-level reports for client and senior management, ensuring alignment with contract KPIs.
• Facilitated planning support for tenders — converting conceptual strategies into structured execution schedules.
• Ensured document control discipline by maintaining accurate schedule logs, revisions, and version records.