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Gurjant Singh Chahal

Project Controls & Planning Professional
Gurdaspur
Gurjant Singh Chahal

Summary

Accomplished Project Controls professional with 17 years of experience in strategic planning, scheduling, and budget management for large-scale construction projects. Proven track record in optimizing project efficiency and performance through meticulous analysis and implementation of robust control measures. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones on time and within budget. Strong communicator adept at fostering productive relationships with stakeholders to ensure project success in Refineries, Petrochemicals, Oil & Gas plants and Power plants. Adept in planning and spearheading PROJECT Level 5 planning, projects involving Construction, Procurement Plan, resource & material planning, management & coordination, progress tracking, contractual management and execution. Well versed with latest planning tools like Primavera P6 16.2, MS project& Microsoft Power BI & Deltek Accumen Fuse 8.2.

Overview

5
Certifications
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Al Ghanim international General Trading & Contracting Co.

Sr. Planning Engineer
06.2025 - 04.2026

Job overview

PROJECT: CENTRAL UTILITIES PLANT AND ELECTRICAL SPECIAL FACILITIES.

Client: TAQA & ADNOC

Location: Ruwais Refinery, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Project Value: USD 1 Billion

Responsibilities:

  • Complete resource planning including labor & non labor (Machinery) as per project scope using productivity norms.
  • Coordinate schedule inputs from all PMT functions and manage schedule development, control, analysis, and improvement.
  • Develop detailed Monthly schedules along with Look ahead plans w.r.t minimal resources without any cost implications and monitoring or tracking of the same using Microsoft Power BI Tools.
  • Support preparation of planning/scheduling deliverables for project control Gates.
  • Review contractor schedules, engage with PMT area managers on concerns, and provide planning/scheduling support to overcome execution challenges.
  • Oversee implementation and updates of the EPC Project Planning/Scheduling procedure.
  • Record the interface Time Lose due to other Contractor or with the Maintenance and Operations departments or Client.
  • Consolidate and analyze schedule trends, progress, delays, and recovery plans, including resource evaluations.
  • Assess schedule impacts of project changes and integrate approved changes into overall schedule reporting.
  • Provide planning/scheduling leadership by developing project-specific procedures, guidelines, and workflows to support management decisions.
  • To provide Close-Out Reports of Project execution, including any Lessons Learned for future performance improvement.
  • Evaluate contractor performance in planning/scheduling, identify discrepancies, and ensure use of appropriate, fully integrated planning systems.

M/s Dhafir Technologies LLC

Planning Engineer
06.2023 - 06.2025

Job overview

PROJECT: RUWAIS NGL-TRAINS MODIFICATIONS TO SUPPLY BOROUGE- 4 FEED STOCK

Client: ADNOC Gas

Location: Ruwais Refinery, Abu Dhabi, UAE

PROJECT: EPC FOR MAJOR OVERHAUL OF CRUDE OIL STORAGE TANKS 1 & 2 AT ZIRKU ISLAND

Client: ADNOC Offshore

Location: Zirku Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

PROJECT: Residual Engg, Proc. & Const. Services for Replacement of Tank Bottom Plate

Client: ADNOC Onshore

Location: Bu-Hasa, UAE

PROJECT: Firefighting Up-gradation Works at Sharjah Terminal & Sewa Terminal

Client: ADNOC Distribution

Location: Khalid Port, Sharjah Terminal, Sharjah, UAE

PROJECT: Provision of Alternate Catalyst Unloading Line For RG18.2 at RFCC

Client: ADNOC Refining

Location: Ruwais Refinery-1, Abu Dhabi, UAE

SHUTDOWN: RFCC & Associated units Turnaround 2024 at Ruwais Refinery-1

Client: ADNOC Refining

Location: Ruwais Refinery-1, Abu Dhabi, UAE

ADANI-Mundra Petrochemical Limited

Deputy Manager (Project Control & Planning)
01.2023 - 05.2023

Job overview

  • Project Overview: The Project was having various major units such as Semi-Coke plant, Calcium Carbide plant, Acetylene plant, Caustic Soda plant, VCM plant, PVC plant, Ethylene Glycol plant & Cement plant. The associated infrastructure facilities such as boiler, final/intermediate product storage etc, utilities, pipelines, ancillary facilities for interconnecting of materials between pockets, loading/unloading, roads, drainage, pipe racks, trenches, cable trays, non-plant buildings, laboratories, fabrication yards, batching plants, warehouse, fire & safety department, maintenance workshop, occupational health centre etc.
  • Project Title: 2.0 MMTPA Green PVC Complex Phase#1 – 1.0 MMTPA
  • Project Value: USD 4.1 Billion

M/s Onshore Construction Company Pvt. Ltd

Sr. Engineer Planning & Scheduling
01.2022 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Project Overview: The Project was having a scope of 4346 MT structure, 223658_ID Piping fabrication, 343581_IM erection and 1460_MT of Equipment erection in construction of new Refinery at Lagos (Nigeria). The duration of the project is 26 months. M/s Engineers India Ltd. (EIL) is the Client and my responsibilities in the project is Preparation of Overall Project schedule, look ahead schedules Material management and monitoring of all these, till Pre-commissioning activities –EIL.
  • Project Title: Composite Works III for Sulphur/Alkylation & Butamer Units at Dangote Refinery
  • Project Value: USD 81.68 Million

M/s Enn Kay Heavy Constructors Pvt. Ltd.

Planning Manager
10.2021 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Project Overview: This MOC includes erection of 48000 ID and 86000 IM Erection along with 142 MT Equipment erections. My responsibilities were to overall scheduling, monitoring and material management of the project.
  • Project: EP2 LOW LEVEL HEAT RECOVERY PROJECT, HMEL, Bathinda (MOC Job)
  • Project Value: INR 25 Cr. (Approx)

M/s Tecnimont Pvt. Ltd.

Planning Engineer
07.2021 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Project Overview: This Project includes 2 Units as PPU and HDPE which is having a scope of 272097 ID Piping Fabrication & 531622 IM of Erection along with 1427 MT of Equipment’s. M/s EIL was the PMC and HMEL was owner of the project. My responsibilities were to overall scheduling, monitoring and material management of Project.
  • Projects Title: Guru Gobind Singh Polymer Addition Project EPCC-2 Package, HMEL, Bathinda
  • Project Value: INR 125 Cr.

Metal Crafts Constructors Pvt. Ltd.

Planning & Billing Manager
06.2020 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Project Overview: The Project having a scope of 196455 ID Piping Fabrication & 246866 IM of Piping Erection with 4 nos Loop Reactors, 4884_MT of Equipment erection. The duration of the project is 18 months. M/s Tecnimont Pvt. Ltd. was under PMC-EIL & HMEL owner of the project and my responsibilities in the Project is Preparation of Overall schedule, monitoring and controlling of project with Monthly Billing.
  • Projects: High Density Poly Propylene Project EPCC-1 Package HDPE Unit, HMEL, Bathinda
  • Project Value: INR 52 Cr.

QFE Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd.

Planning & Billing Manager
06.2019 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Project Overview: The Project having a scope of 162007 ID Piping Fabrication & 191272 IM of Piping Erection with 2 nos Loop Reactors, 4786_MT of Equipment erection. The duration of the project was 18 months. M/s Tecnimont Pvt. Ltd. was under PMC-EIL & HMEL owner of the project and my responsibilities in the Project is Preparation of Overall schedule, monitoring and controlling of project with Monthly Billing.
  • Projects: Polymer Propylene Unit Project EPCC-2 Package PPU, HMEL, Bathinda
  • Project Value: INR 42 Cr.

Simar Infrastructures Ltd.

Planning & Scheduling Engineer
10.2018 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • The Shutdown consists of complete Overhauling of 2 complete Units including ESP, MILL's and Turbine Stations. The Shutdown tenure was of 45 days each for both the units. Under the contract of TSPL, M/s Steag Energy Services Ltd. the Client and my responsibilities in the project were Preparation of Overall schedule and monitoring and controlling of project schedule using MS Project along with the final billing of the Shutdown. Main Contractor was –VEDANTA
  • Turnaround: AOH of U#1 & U#2 BOILERS IN 3X660 MW THERMAL POWER PLANT, TSPL, Mansa, Punjab
  • Turnaround Value: INR 15 Cr.

Simar Infrastructures Ltd.

Planning Engineer
06.2016 - 09.2018

Job overview

  • Project Overview: The project was in Running Plant. The duration of the project was 24 months. M/s Reliance Industries Ltd, (RIL) is owner of the project and my responsibilities in Project is Preparation of Overall schedule and monitoring and controlling of project schedule.
  • Projects Title: ULSD Grade Diesel Handling Project
  • Project Value: INR 15 Cr.

Simar Infrastructures Ltd.

Planning Engineer
05.2014 - 06.2016

Job overview

  • Project Overview: The Project having a scope of 11045_MT of structure Fabrication with other mechanical works like piping & Equipment erection in 24 months duration. RIL was the owner of the project and my responsibilities in the Project is Preparation of Overall schedule and monitoring and controlling of project schedule
  • Projects Title: Structural Steel Fabrication/Mechanical works
  • Project Value: INR 108 Cr.

Simar Infrastructures Ltd.

Planning Engineer
10.2011 - 04.2014

Job overview

  • Projects Title: Erection, Testing, Commissioning ESP, Milling System, Ducting of 2X250MW Power Plant
  • Project Value (Approx.): INR 98Cr.

Simar Infrastructures Ltd.

Planning Engineer
02.2010 - 09.2011

Job overview

  • Projects Title: Erection, Testing & Commissioning of 1X170 TPH CFBC Boiler, IBR Piping, APH etc
  • Project Value: INR 56Cr. (Approx)

Simar Infrastructures Ltd.

Material Coordinator
06.2009 - 02.2010

Job overview

  • Projects Title: Fabrication, Erection of Pipe Rack Structure of Fuel Handling System 2X250 MW
  • Project Value: INR 6Cr. (Approx)

Education

OMEGA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY
New Delhi, India

B. E from Mechanical Engineering
07-2021

Sukhjindra Memorial Polytechnic College
Gurdaspur, Punjab, India

Polytechnic Diploma from Computer Science Engineering
05-2009

Skills

Preparing and maintaining the project/works schedule using MS Project & Primavera-P6 162

Works autonomously within established processes, contributing to planning, procedures, and budgets

Manages own workload and coordinates team efforts to ensure efficiency

Excellent written and verbal English communication

Strong negotiation, influencing, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

High proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), databases/Power BI, and advanced scheduling tools such as Primavera (mandatory) and other relevant software

Effective teamwork and collaboration skills

Handles complex tasks independently and provides guidance to team members and internal stakeholders

Uses experience to take initiative and deliver timely, cost-effective support

Understands team dynamics and broader organizational relationships

Certification

Primavera P6 Professional.

Personal Details

  • UAE Driving License: 1214437
  • Date of Birth: 26th March 1990
  • Passport Details: R9025283, Valid till 2028-04
  • Linguistic Abilities: English, Hindi & Punjabi
  • Location Preferences: Globally
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Permanent Address: VPO-Zaffarwal, Dist.-Gurdaspur, Punjab, INDIA (143519)

Timeline

Sr. Planning Engineer

Al Ghanim international General Trading & Contracting Co.
06.2025 - 04.2026

Planning Engineer

M/s Dhafir Technologies LLC
06.2023 - 06.2025

Deputy Manager (Project Control & Planning)

ADANI-Mundra Petrochemical Limited
01.2023 - 05.2023

Sr. Engineer Planning & Scheduling

M/s Onshore Construction Company Pvt. Ltd
01.2022 - 12.2022

Planning Manager

M/s Enn Kay Heavy Constructors Pvt. Ltd.
10.2021 - 12.2021

Planning Engineer

M/s Tecnimont Pvt. Ltd.
07.2021 - 09.2021

Planning & Billing Manager

Metal Crafts Constructors Pvt. Ltd.
06.2020 - 07.2021

Planning & Billing Manager

QFE Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd.
06.2019 - 03.2020

Planning & Scheduling Engineer

Simar Infrastructures Ltd.
10.2018 - 12.2018

Planning Engineer

Simar Infrastructures Ltd.
06.2016 - 09.2018

Planning Engineer

Simar Infrastructures Ltd.
05.2014 - 06.2016

Planning Engineer

Simar Infrastructures Ltd.
10.2011 - 04.2014

Planning Engineer

Simar Infrastructures Ltd.
02.2010 - 09.2011

Material Coordinator

Simar Infrastructures Ltd.
06.2009 - 02.2010

Sukhjindra Memorial Polytechnic College

Polytechnic Diploma from Computer Science Engineering

OMEGA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY

B. E from Mechanical Engineering
Gurjant Singh ChahalProject Controls & Planning Professional