Sohaib Safdar is a production planning and control engineer with over 6 years of experience in engineering project management. He has extensive experience using scheduling software like Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project to plan, schedule, monitor, and control large engineering projects. Some of the key projects he has worked on include boilers, heat exchangers, tanks and vessels for various oil, gas and petrochemical plants in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman. He has strong skills in project planning, scheduling, cost estimating, risk management and ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget.

1. Sohaib Safdar email: sohaib.safdar300@gmail.com mobile: (+971) 502431818
Sohaib Safdar
Mobile: (+971) 50846 2413 ~ E-Mail: Sohaib.safdar300@gmail.com
6+ year’s dynamic experience in unifying Business vision and business performance improvements to
enhance corporate trajectory
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
 Qualified Engineer, with broad-based expertise in Planning Engineering,
Site Engineering, Production Engineering and Project Management.
 Broad experience in preparing contract programs; monitoring-reporting on
project progress; analysing delays; projecting; preparing contractual
correspondence; and dealing with subcontractors. Familiarity with Boiler,
Pressure vessels, Heat exchanger, stacks, and column steels structure and
tanks.
 Accustomed in using planning and scheduling packages such as Primavera
(P3) and MS Project as well as proficient with other engineering software’s.
 Highly analytical in accurate, pertinent and quick analysis of key
challenge areas and suggesting immediate remedial actions to counter
the same. Strategic approach towards project execution through
analysis and planning of projects being executed with a long term view
of local conditions and local resources and creating awareness within
the local clientele in order to have a foothold for future projects
 Wide exposure in establishing and implementing ‘Best Practice’ processes
across the organization to ensure effectiveness resulting in reduced costs
and improved customer service.
 Built, Lead, Developed, Mentored, Coached, Influenced & Motivated teams
by creating an environment of trust, teamwork, high energy &
performance.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Business Strategy and Leadership
 Planning & implementing various Strategic and Decision Making programs in line with organizational vision.
 Strategic decisions in consultation with Management related to ongoing activities and processes that
organizations use to systematically coordinate and align resources and actions with mission, vision and
strategy to achieve profitability and sustainable growth.
Project Management
 Understanding & comprehending business requirements, ensuring projects are completed on time & within
budget. Support project initiatives, including identifying and analyzing preliminary business needs.
 Creating estimates for the project, WBS, Project/Contingency Plan & Schedules, identifying risks within defined
scope, quality, time and cost constraints.
Profit Centre Operations
 Map/analyse business potential; identifying new profitable product(s) and turnaround management.
 Business planning and analysis for assessment of revenue potential in business opportunities.
People Management
 Motivate, mentor, guide and monitor large no. of senior managers/ key executives to achieve goals.
 Manage the manpower recruitment for senior positions & customer care training functions.
Project Engineering
 Understanding & comprehending Project requirements, ensuring projects are completed on time & within
budget. Support project initiatives, including identifying and analysing preliminary business needs.
 Creating estimates for the project, WBS, Project/Contingency Plan & Schedules, identifying risks within defined
scope, quality, all activities till dispatch of Project
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Project Engineering
Project Management
Operations Management
Process Re-engineering
Project Planning
Expediting
After Sale services
Stakeholder Management
People Development &
Management

2. Sohaib Safdar email: sohaib.safdar300@gmail.com mobile: (+971) 502431818
CAREER CONTOUR
Descon Engineering Co, Sharjah, UAE Jul’2012 – Present
Production Planning & Control Engineer
o Responsible for managing a variety of projects related to the ongoing advocacy, planning, and design with a
specific focus on various Projects.
o Feasibility study, development of a comprehensive planning and phasing strategy, engagement with the
community and other project stakeholders, identifying and managing all required approvals, and
coordinating with the developer of the site.
o Project Planning/Scheduling, Tracking and Monitoring of Schedule and progress using Primavera Project
Planner (P3), Preparation of CPM/PERT plan with WBS along with Histograms & S curve.
o Inspection looks ahead plan as per Inspection test plan.
o Plan, monitor and control the development of the project scheduling requirements including; development
of early work schedule, baseline master schedule, progress measurement, forecasting, maintenance of the
current schedule, resource and manpower planning, the reporting of variances from plan and the
development of recovery plans for consideration by the Project Manager.
o Analyses estimated quantities, man-hours, and cost data for all segments of work in support of project plan
development and performance measurement system.
o Developing an overall schedule comprising Engineering, Procurement and Construction using Primavera;
preparing detailed activities schedule and three weeks look head.
o Overview Planning works (overall Resource, Cash flow, Billing, Progress and Delay) Pre Contract Program /
Discussion and Presentations. Ensuring smooth functioning of Planning Related Works at all Projects.
o Cost estimates, staffing plans, and schedules; and establishing and maintaining effective business and
working relationships with the engineering, construction and supplier community.
o Plan, develop and implement strategies, policies, procedures, and work standards to effectively organize
and control the design and construction for all projects.
o Developing Design, Construction and Operator schedules, as well as estimating time element of change of
orders and incorporating within the schedules.
o Coordinating with Project manager and implementing their feedback in to the program as per conditions of
the Contract and analyzing the various programs to mitigate/negotiate the Contractor’s Program for time
extension, & variation works.
o Data churning, data mining, weekly/monthly MI & look-ahead schedules to Management facilitating decision
making.
o Facilitate customers on the testing and commissioning of the equipment and systems. Preparing the project
close-out report. Providing the assessments on the project execution including plan, quality and budget,
managing the technical interface with the customers.
o Planning & monitoring the approved schedules, reviewing the contractor’s major construction progress and
ensure that the Resources are adequate.
o Reviewing and approving / commenting on the Design schedules / procurement schedules/Construction
Schedules/ recovery schedules and ensuring the respective schedules are in compliance with the overall
project schedule.
o Planning and Project Control responsibilities including managing the changes and their impact due to
improvements and Value Engineering on Design and Construction.
o Pre & Post Tender Planning / Scheduling, tender compilation & submissions, meetings and negotiations with
prospective clients and coordination for all projects.
o Identifying critical milestones between various disciplines of the construction project. Ensure readiness of
short action plan with all manpower, material & equipment needed to accomplish works particularly with
behind schedules activities.
o Engaging in meetings with clients and their project management team for reviews and future programming
issues. Program risk identification and preparation of mitigation methods.

3. Sohaib Safdar email: sohaib.safdar300@gmail.com mobile: (+971) 502431818
Projects Handled
 Boiler Steam Drum & Reaction Furnace – JOHN ZINK
 Structure & Equipment for (KUWAIT CEMENT COMPANY)
 Structure & Equipment for (PHB) Abu Dhabi
 Pipe Supports & Structure for HYUNDAI
 Steel Structure for TECHNIP, Qatar
 Heat Exchanger for SIDEM, Asia Power Plant, Fujairah
 Hot & cold flare piping for UOP, Saudi Kayyan
 Waste Heat Boiler & Thermal Reactor for SOHAR REFINERY OMAN, JOHNZINK
 Chemical Injection Skid for ADMA~OPCO
 Tanks & Vessels for INTECSA INDUSTRIAL
 Waste Heat Boilers for BHARAT PETROLUEM CORPORATION LIMITED- KOCHI REFINERY
 Desalter Feed Heater for KUWAIT OIL COMPANY.
 Fire Tube Boiler, Super Heater, Economizer for JOHN ZINK –USA
 Stacks for SAUDI ARAMCO & KINECTICS TECHNOLGY ITALY
 Stacks for Drake & Scull Engineering
SHUTDOWN /PROJECT EXPIERENCE:-
Mechanical supervisor, Oman Methanol Gas Plant, Oman
Mechanical Engineer, Hubshan Sulphur & granulation plant, Abu Dhabi
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT:-
Assistant Engineer, Descon Engineering FZE, Sharjah, UAE (2012 TO 2013)
Production Coordinator, Descon Engineering Limited, Lahore, Pakistan
Qc Inspector, Pak Electron Limited, Lahore, Pakistan
Drawing Marker, Descon Engineering Limited, Lahore, Pakistan
Qc Inspector, Qadri Brother’s Engineering Limited, Lahore, Pakistan
EDUCATION
2013 Bachelors in Technology [Mechanical] [IUB] [Bahawalpur, Pakistan]
2009 Diploma of Associate Engineering [Mechanical Technology] [GCT] [Bahawalpur, Pakistan]
2006 Matriculation in Science [BISE] [BAHAWALPUR, Pakistan]
PROFESSIONAL COURSES / TRAININGS
 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT & PLANNING
 PRIMAVERA PROJECT PLANNER (P6)
 MS PROJECT PLANNER 2010
 MANAGEMENT DEVEOLPMENT PROGRAM (LEVEL 1)
 PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PMP)
 POSITIVE MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
 WORK TO PERMIT RECEVIER – BASIC
 ASME SEC VIII DEV 1

4. Sohaib Safdar email: sohaib.safdar300@gmail.com mobile: (+971) 502431818
HSE COURSES / TRAININGS
 HEAT STRESS AWARENESS
 FIRE FIGHTING & PRECAUTIONS
 WORK AT HEIGHT & RESCUE OPERATION
 FIRST AID & CPR
Computer Skills
 SAP
 MS SMART
 MS OFFICE 2007
 IBM LOTUS NOTES
PERSONAL DOSSIER
Date of Birth : 9th Oct, 1991
Marital status : Single
Current Address : Descon Engineering FZE Sharjah UAE
Mobile # : 00971-508462413
Linguistic ability : English, Hindi, Urdu, Arabic
Nationality : Pakistani
Passport : DB5578971