Noha Mohaba
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Highly motivated Planning and Estimation Engineer with 10+ years’ experience supporting construction and prefabricated building projects through structured planning, accurate cost development, and effective coordination. Proven capability in building and maintaining integrated schedules (WBS/CPM), consolidating updates from multiple teams, and translating project data into clear progress reporting, dashboards, and management insights. Strong at validating inputs, tracking KPIs and milestones, and highlighting variances and corrective actions to support timely decisions and on-time delivery. Known for analytical rigor, clear communication, and continuous improvement of planning and reporting tools. Holds an MBA in Operations Management, reflecting a strong operational mindset and commitment to professional development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Planning and Estimation Engineer
Smart House
Doha, Qatar
2020.06 - 2022.02
- Analyzed project scope, timelines, risks, and resource requirements to develop structured execution plans and reporting baselines.
- Built detailed WBS structures and integrated schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project, enabling consistent progress tracking across stakeholders.
- Consolidated progress inputs from multidisciplinary teams and evaluated performance against approved baselines.
- Produced periodic and ad-hoc reports highlighting deviations, risks, and mitigation actions for project leadership.
- Developed dashboards, charts, and visual summaries to communicate schedule and cost performance clearly.
- Monitored milestone achievement and KPIs to support informed decision-making and proactive schedule recovery.
- Validated project data and assumptions to ensure accuracy of forecasts and impact analyses.
- Prepared recovery schedules and time-impact assessments to support management reviews and client discussions.
- Integrated resource and cost data into schedules to provide holistic performance visibility.
- Supported bid preparation by structuring technical inputs, estimates, and planning data for proposals.
- Prepared structured technical documentation, including scope narratives and planning assumptions.
- Collaborated with finance and procurement to validate cost inputs and improve estimation reliability.
- Delivered structured presentations to clients and stakeholders summarizing progress, risks, and outlook.
- Refined proposals and planning approaches based on stakeholder feedback and lessons learned.
- Conducted market and competitor analysis to support strategic positioning and continuous improvement.
Planning and Proposal Engineer
Building System Integration
Doha, Qatar
2017.03 - 2019.10
- Developed project plans and coordinated execution timelines in collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Maintained structured progress tracking mechanisms and ensured alignment between schedules and execution realities.
- Consolidated updates from engineering, procurement, and site teams into unified reporting outputs.
- Produced performance summaries and analytical insights to support management reviews and planning decisions.
- Maintained accurate documentation repositories to ensure traceability and reporting consistency.
- Evaluated project performance trends and highlighted improvement opportunities to management.
- Supported quality performance reporting by identifying recurring issues and improvement areas.
- Managed procurement tracking for consumables and spare parts, ensuring data visibility for planning and reporting.
- Assessed suppliers across quality, cost, and reliability metrics and summarized evaluation outcomes.
- Participated in supplier negotiations using structured cost and delivery analyses.
- Monitored inventory levels and provided visibility into stock trends and risks.
- Reviewed technical tender requirements and translated them into structured planning inputs.
- Prepared quantity take-offs and structured tender submissions aligned with client requirements.
- Coordinated clarifications and ensured bid submissions met commercial and technical expectations.
Project Coordinator and Proposal Engineer
Psc
, Egypt
2008.04 - 2016.09
- Coordinated project activities, resources, and information flow to ensure alignment across stakeholders.
- Gathered and structured project requirements, translating them into clear execution and reporting frameworks.
- Supported development of project proposals, schedules, and cost baselines.
- Monitored project performance and proactively addressed issues impacting delivery timelines.
- Acted as a communication focal point, ensuring consistent project updates across stakeholders.
- Used project tools to track working hours, budgets, and expenditure trends.
- Maintained structured documentation including plans, reports, and project correspondence.
- Escalated risks and variances to management with clear supporting analysis.
- Ensured project documentation and reporting outputs were complete and up to date.
- Supported operational improvements by identifying inefficiencies and recommending process enhancements.
- Maintained compliance with organizational standards for documentation and reporting quality.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Operations Management
Arab Academy For Science And Technology
Alexandria, Egypt 2022.01 - 2024.01
B.Sc Mechanical Engineering - Industrial Engineering Division
Alexandria University
Egypt 2002.09 - 2007.05
Skills
- Primavera P6 and CPM
- Impact analysis
- Business development
- Market research
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Project scheduling and planning
- Quantity surveying experience
- Proficient in estimating software
- Knowledge of engineering principles
- Estimating techniques
- Tender preparation
- Project lifecycle understanding
- Project management tools
Languages
English
Advanced
Arabic
Proficient (C2)
STRENGTHS
- Meticulous Planning: Ability to meticulously plan project requirements, schedules, and resources for successful execution.
- Effective Communication: Skilled in effectively communicating with team members, stakeholders, and clients to ensure project success.
- Analytical Skills: Possesses strong analytical skills for evaluating project progress, forecasting outcomes, and identifying improvements.
- Resource Allocation: Expertise in efficiently allocating and managing resources to optimize project performance and cost-effectiveness.
Timeline
Master of Business Administration - Operations Management
Arab Academy For Science And Technology
2022.01 - 2024.01
Senior Planning and Estimation Engineer
Smart House
2020.06 - 2022.02
Planning and Proposal Engineer
Building System Integration
2017.03 - 2019.10
Project Coordinator and Proposal Engineer
Psc
2008.04 - 2016.09
B.Sc Mechanical Engineering - Industrial Engineering Division
Alexandria University
2002.09 - 2007.05