Nurulain Saadan
Planning & Costing Engineer
Iskandar Puteri,01
Summary
Forward-thinking Planning & Costing Engineer bringing 8 years of expertise in Project Management for township development, commercial and data centre sector businesses. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies. Proficient in Microsoft Project and Primavera P6.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Project Scheduler
JLL, Jones Lang LaSalle
Iskandar Puteri, Johor
11.2024 - Current
- Analyzing and reviewing contractors’ work programs to ensure alignment with project timelines, objectives, and quality standards.
- Monitoring project progress by evaluating contractor performance against agreed schedules and providing timely updates to the project team.
- Identifying potential delays, risks, or issues in contractors’ work plans and proposing corrective actions to mitigate them.
- Collaborating with project managers and other stakeholders to ensure the seamless integration of contractors’ schedules with overall project timelines.
- Preparing and presenting regular progress reports, highlighting key milestones, deviations, and forecasts for project completion.
- Assisting in the development of recovery plans when schedule slippage occurs, ensuring projects remain on track.
Senior Planning Engineer
China Communications Construction Company (M)
Iskandar Puteri, Johor
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Increased client satisfaction levels through proactive engagement in resolving issues promptly during project implementation stages.
- Streamlined workflows with thorough analysis of project resource allocation and utilization.
- Enhanced team productivity by coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring timely execution of tasks.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing among team members by organizing regular meetings and workshops, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Identified potential risks, implemented mitigation strategies, and maintained excellent communication with stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
Consultant
Tracey Brunstrom & Hammond
, Robinson Rd
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Contributed towards implementing and monitoring the data centre construction project owned by Amazon Web Services in Bangkok with the supervision of a senior consultant.
- Checking all documents and progress prepared by the builder to ensure factual correctness and that quality standards are maintained, including analyzing the EOT submission, troubleshooting the logical link of the work program, the Critical Path Method, and all other document submission and approval.
- Justify and give recommendations based on the findings from the discussion between the senior consultant and client in case of delay events, minimizing the commercial risks, including the financial and reputational risks that TBH's clients are exposed to.
- Followed quality and OSHE procedures in accordance with the TBH Integrated Management System in the report and assignment involved.
- Participated in and actively supported the ongoing staff training program and monthly celebrations and events with TBH staff globally (Australia, Dubai, and Riyadh).
Senior Planning Engineer
Kingsmen Sdn Bhd
9 2022 - 04.2023
- Managed to prepare and monitor work program for Architectural works for a fast track 10th floor parking building owned by IKANO.
- Conducted daily presentation to client, project management consultant, and other contractor discipline representative
- Reduced costs, optimized resource usage, and ensured on-time project completion by monitoring progress against established timelines.
- Identified potential risks, implemented mitigation strategies, and maintained excellent communication with stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Enhanced team productivity by coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring timely execution of tasks.
- Streamlined workflows with thorough analysis of project resource allocation and utilization.
Planning Engineer
Zikay Group
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed the timeline for rectification works of the abandoned buildings to commit with limited project duration for rescued government project ranging from residential, commercial, and school.
- Maintained excellent communication with clients, providing regular updates on project status and addressing concerns promptly.
- Involved in the Building Plan Submission, Construction and CCC stage.
- Participated in weekly progress meetings, providing updates on schedule adherence, resource allocation, and overall project health.
- Monitored project progress, identifying potential risks and implementing corrective actions to mitigate their impact.
- Planned and coordinated materials, equipment and labor for three projects.
Planner Executive
MGB Berhad
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Manage daily progress update and material planning for five phases of projects in Alam Perdana Township development.
- Assist Project Manager in controlling preliminaries cost (ie:machinery, diesel and general workers) with optimal physical progress at site.
- Lead the process of changing from conventional to Primavera in the management system in the whole construction department.
- Report and seek advice direct to upper management/project management consultant on the Primavera system progress or any discrepancy (if any) for the whole construction division.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Monitored and tracked progress of projects using Gantt charts and project management software which is Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 and Primavera Unifier.
- Oversee Quantity Surveyor in optimizing inventory control, reducing waste and improving cost efficiency.
Junior Planning Engineer
Bina Puri Construction Sdn Bhd
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Responsible in EOT application for Package 14, Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Commissioning (EPCC) of main control buildings and laboratory buildings.
- Mitigated a Work Program in respect to latest EOT for Package 14, Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Commissioning (EPCC) of main control buildings and laboratory buildings.
• Involved in the re-measurement taking off for Variation Order (VO) works for Rapid SCC Project, Steam Cracker Complex, Civil Works in process area worth $4M of final claim.
QAQC Inspector
UMLAND Berhad
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Conducted inspection and highlights the obvious and possible defects including structural and architectural finishes during 8 months of internship.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by ensuring the delivery of high-quality products through consistent adherence to quality control standards.
- Developed comprehensive quality assurance documentation, clearly outlining procedures and reporting requirements for all team members.
- Conducted inspection and highlights the obvious and possible defects including structural and architectural finishes.
- Technical and Administration work training involved in the duration of internship. Report preparation is done with minimal supervision by Quality Control Engineer.
- Public Relation skills also involved in dealing with the house owner for discussing the unit defects issue
Education
Bachelor (Honors) Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
Malaysia 01.2013 - 01.2017
Foundation in Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
Malaysia 09.2011 - 12.2012
Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) - Pure Science
SMK Aminuddin Baki
Johor, MY 01.2005 - 12.2009
Skills
- PRIMAVERA P6
- MS OFFICE
- MS PROJECT
- PRIMAVERA UNIFIER
- INTERNAL AUDIT/ISO
- PROCORE
- AUTODESK
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Websites
Awards
- GOLD AWARD ENGINEERING TEAM PROJECT, 2015
- ORACLE PRIMAVERA P6 & UNIFIER, 2019
Certification
Professional Technologist
Timeline
Professional Technologist
12-2024
Project Scheduler
JLL, Jones Lang LaSalle
11.2024 - Current
Graduate Board Engineer Malaysia
09-2024
Member of IEM
09-2024
Senior Planning Engineer
China Communications Construction Company (M)
07.2024 - 11.2024
Consultant
Tracey Brunstrom & Hammond
06.2023 - 12.2023
Planning Engineer
Zikay Group
02.2021 - 08.2022
Planner Executive
MGB Berhad
02.2021 - 06.2022
Junior Planning Engineer
Bina Puri Construction Sdn Bhd
03.2017 - 06.2018
QAQC Inspector
UMLAND Berhad
09.2015 - 04.2016
Bachelor (Honors) Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
01.2013 - 01.2017
Foundation in Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
09.2011 - 12.2012
Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) - Pure Science
SMK Aminuddin Baki
01.2005 - 12.2009
Senior Planning Engineer
Kingsmen Sdn Bhd
9 2022 - 04.2023
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