RIYAZ AHAMED M A
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Professional with deep expertise in engineering, specializing in project planning and execution. Known for effective collaboration and delivering results by adapting to changing needs. Strong skills in project scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management. Reliable team player with focus on achieving project goals efficiently.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Planning Engineer
Voltas
11.2025 - Current
- Developed project schedules and timelines using advanced planning software.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment on project objectives.
- Analyzed resource allocation and identified areas for improvement in project execution.
- Conducted risk assessments to mitigate potential issues impacting project delivery.
- Monitored project progress and reported updates to stakeholders regularly.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency across projects.
- Participated in weekly progress meetings, providing updates on schedule adherence, resource allocation, and overall project health.
- Maintained excellent communication with clients, providing regular updates on project status and addressing concerns promptly.
- Monitored project progress, identifying potential risks and implementing corrective actions to mitigate their impact.
- Improved and updated processes while forecast annual revenues.
- Liaised between engineering teams, construction personnel, and client representatives to ensure seamless integration of all aspects of the project.
- Created optimization strategies to drive efficient and systematic decision making.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
Planning Engineer
Voltas - UAE
09.2023 - 10.2025
- Managed Planning, Scheduling and monitoring of assigned Project, ensuring timely completion and effective communication with client, consultant and project manger.
- Monitored and managed project budgets, financial constraints, and resource limitations to ensure projects were completed within scope and budget.
- Developed and tracked project schedules, ensuring that all tasks and milestones were completed on time, adhering to the project's timeline.
- Implemented process improvements through One Page Lessons (OPL), continuously optimizing project workflows for greater efficiency and productivity.
- Analyzed project data, identified opportunities for improvement, and tracked market trends to recommend new tools and techniques for optimizing work efficiency.
- Prepared and maintained comprehensive documentation on project progress, timelines, and performance, offering recommendations for corrective actions to enhance overall project performance.
- Monitored workmen productivity and overall project performance using digital platforms such as Power BI to ensure adherence to productivity goals.
- Provided daily, weekly, and monthly progress updates to clients and contractors, ensuring alignment on project status and expectations.
- Prepared Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for project review meetings, facilitating the evaluation of project performance and driving process improvements.
- Coordinated with multiple disciplines and infrastructure teams, ensuring all aspects of the project were aligned and progressing smoothly.
- Collaborated with management to define clear targets, developed weekly 'look ahead' programs, and communicated expectations effectively to team members to ensure project success.
- Project: ZNM- Abudhabi
Planning Engineer
Work Easy Space Solution- Chennai
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed the planning, scheduling, and monitoring of projects that were assigned, guaranteeing their prompt completion and efficient
- Prepared Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and developed Level-4 schedules with resource and cost loading according to project requirements communication with project managers, consultants, and clients.
- Developed Progress Measurement Systems, S Curves, Manpower & Equipment Histograms, and earned value analysis (EVA) reports to ensure milestones were met.
- Created drawing and document deliverable schedules, maintained a Material Tracking Register, and set weekly targets to align with project schedules.
- Documented delay events, performed delay analysis, and supported the project manager and planning head in preparing time extension claims.
- Coordinated with Engineering and Material Purchase departments to track the status of drawings, manufacturing, and material procurement.
- Collaborated with vendors and subcontractors on deliverable statuses, conducted site visits to verify progress, and identified issues related to resources and constraints.
Civil Site Engineer
Majestic Builders - Tirunelveli Tamil Nadu
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Daily management of the site, including supervision of the labor force and subcontractors.
- Management and interpretation of contract design documents.
- Oversee, design, develop, and maintain construction projects, ensuring safety, timeliness, and sustainability.
- Prepare material, equipment, and labor cost estimates, ensuring budget adherence.
- Attend site meetings with clients, consultants, subcontractors, etc.
Education
Master Of Technology - Construction Technology & Management
Vellore Institute of Technology
Vellore, India01.2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Francis Xavier Engineering
Tamilnadu, India01.2021
Skills
- Decision-making expertise
- Strong time management skills, quick learner, and meticulous in execution
- Expertise in material inventory management and planning work schedules
- Additionally, adept at adapting to new challenges and environments, ensuring efficient and effective project execution
- Primavera P6
- MS Project
- BIM - (Revit, Naris work etc)
- Power Bi
- MS Office
Certification
- Advanced Planning & Scheduling with Primavera P6
- Workshop of Planning & Scheduling with Primavera P6
- Certified on Planning & Scheduling in Primavera P6 in ORACLE
- Certified on completion in Revit
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Malayalam
Upper intermediate (B2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Planning Engineer
Voltas
11.2025 - Current
Planning Engineer
Voltas - UAE
09.2023 - 10.2025
Planning Engineer
Work Easy Space Solution- Chennai
01.2022 - 01.2023
Civil Site Engineer
Majestic Builders - Tirunelveli Tamil Nadu
01.2020 - 01.2021
Master Of Technology - Construction Technology & Management
Vellore Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Francis Xavier Engineering