Riju Rahim
Dubai
Summary
Ambitious Planning Manager with 17 years leading organizational planning functions in support of overall business strategy and goal achievement. Knowledgeable industry veteran with background analyzing report data, controlling inventory and forecasting. Innovative with history crafting new strategies for planning process.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Planning Manager
Emarat Aloula Group
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
03.2023 - Current
- Managing the planning department, implementing process and procedures, part of the core committee for ERP implementation, Executive Management Presentations, Progress Reports Review, Delay Analysis and handling notifications, Cost & Time Claims - EOT, Organizing & Conducting project review meetings for progress evaluations and, liaising with Clients, Sub-Contractors, Vendors.
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining planning processes and implementing effective communication strategies.
- Developed comprehensive project plans for successful execution, meeting deadlines and budget requirements.
- Increased team productivity with regular progress monitoring and providing constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure projects aligned with company goals and objectives.
- Facilitated strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and effectively managing expectations.
- Oversaw multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to achieve optimal results for each assignment.
Planning Control Specialist
Cylingas Company LLC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
07.2020 - 03.2023
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining planning processes and implementing effective communication strategies.
- Developed comprehensive project plans for successful execution, meeting deadlines and budget requirements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure projects aligned with company goals and objectives.
- Mentored junior staff members, enhancing their planning skills and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Involving & developing the planning packages for each projects
- Monitoring project progress as per scheduled deadlines for various Milestone and taking necessary steps to ensure completion within time
- Co-ordination with Client, Consultant and Engineers for Authority clearances, Program & Progress Management
- Coordinated closely with operations teams to ensure seamless integration between project planning stages and actual implementation activities.
Sr. Planning Engineer
ADC Energy System
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
07.2015 - 08.2022
- Project Schedule Development & Control- Getting client approval for Baseline schedule - Regular Review of Project approved schedule / critical path analysis and discussing with the Project team and Internal stakeholders on the Delay part, Bottlenecks, and Preparation of action/recovery plan
- Monitoring - Schedule analysis for the delay on the attributable part and delegation
- Review of KPI of the project, Identify the potential RISK of the project and inform the Project manager and Internal & External stakeholders for recovery.
Planning Engineer
Dodsal Engineering & Construction
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
04.2012 - 07.2015
- Involving & developing the planning packages for each projects
- Project Baseline schedule management
- Proficient in preparation of Claims and Extension of Time analysis.
- Reviewing the Subcontractors submitted EOT claims, programs & reports.
- Assessing Schedule and Cost Performance Indicators.
- Monitoring project progress as per scheduled deadlines for various Milestone and taking necessary steps to ensure completion within time
- Flag current and potential delays, recommend corrective actions to PD/PM
- Supervise the planning function during design, construction, procurement & commissioning stages of assigned project/projects.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
VSB Engineering College, Anna University
Tamil Nadu08.2007
Skills
- Strategic EPC Project Management,
- Bid Evaluation
- Resource Management
- Issue Resolution
- Relationship Building
- Assistance on Budget Preparation
- Department Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Data Analysis
Certification
- Primavera Project Management P6 Version 21.1
- Primavera Risk Analysis, version 8.2
Languages
English, Hindi, Tamil & Malayalam
Expertise
- A goal-oriented professional with 16 years of work experience mainly as Planning, Cost Control, in EPC/EPCM environment
- Well experienced in Industrial construction, Petrochemical engineering, EPC projects, pre-commissioning and commissioning phases.
- Proficient in developing Baseline schedule incorporating contracts & stakeholder requirements with proven capability to enhance operational effectiveness and meet operational goals within the cost, time & quality parameters.
- Expertise in project monitoring for making effective utilization of man, machine, method & materials based on Project Schedule.
- Skills in presenting program of work, progress updates and recovery schedule to Client, Engineer and Senior Management.
- An effective communicator with relationship management skills with the capability to relate to people at any level of business and management.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/23/82
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
- Visa Status: Residence UAE
Timeline
Planning Manager
Emarat Aloula Group
03.2023 - Current
Planning Control Specialist
Cylingas Company LLC
07.2020 - 03.2023
Sr. Planning Engineer
ADC Energy System
07.2015 - 08.2022
Planning Engineer
Dodsal Engineering & Construction
04.2012 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
VSB Engineering College, Anna University