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Khaja Asraruddin Mohammed

AUBURN/Sydney

Summary

Senior Cost Control Engineer with 13+ years of experience in managing budgets, cost optimization, and financial reporting for large-scale infrastructure and construction projects, including Sewerage Treatment Plants (STP), Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plants, Road & Drainage Networks, and Premium Villas with Amenities. Expertise in budgeting, cost forecasting, Earned Value Management (EVM), risk mitigation, and contract negotiations to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Successfully achieved cost savings through strategic procurement, value engineering, and real-time expenditure tracking. Proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project, and cost control dashboards for accurate financial monitoring. Adept at stakeholder coordination, change order management, and cash flow optimization, ensuring financial compliance and project profitability. Proven track record in reducing delays, minimizing rework costs, and enhancing reporting efficiency across complex projects.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Cost Control Engineer

MDS Savunma
05.2019 - 04.2025

Projects :

  • Sewerage Treatment Plant & Utilities Project
  • Reverse Osmosis ( RO) Plant expansion

Key Responsibilities:

  • Developed and maintained project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency while overseeing expenditures for Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) & Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant Expansion.
  • Prepared monthly cost reports, variance analysis, and cash flow projections, reducing financial discrepancies by 10% through real-time tracking.
  • Evaluated and negotiated $2M+ in change orders for STP & RO Plant projects, minimizing cost overruns and ensuring compliance with contractual terms.
  • Led tender evaluations and vendor negotiations, optimizing material procurement and subcontractor agreements, resulting in 8% reduction in project expenses.
  • Identified financial risks in early project phases and implemented corrective measures, preventing $1.5M+ in potential losses.
  • Applied EVM techniques to track project performance, improving cost predictability and ensuring 95% budget adherence across STP & RO Plant projects.
  • Verified contractor invoices and progress claims, ensuring accurate billing and preventing $500K+ in overpayments.
  • Collaborated with project managers, engineers, and finance teams to align cost control strategies, enhancing financial transparency and reporting efficiency.

Achievements / Highlights:

  • Delivered STP project within budget despite material price fluctuations, saving $1.2M through value engineering.
  • Successfully managed RO Plant expansion costs, completing the project 3% under budget by optimizing resource allocation.
  • Implemented a cost-tracking dashboard, improving real-time financial visibility and reducing reporting time by 30%.


Senior Cost Control Engineer

Gulf Contracting Company W.L.L
05.2018 - 04.2019

Projects

  • Sewerage Treatment Plant Associated Pipelines
  • Umm al Houl RO expansion Project

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepared detailed cost estimates and baseline budgets for STP Associated Pipelines and Umm Al Houl RO Expansion, ensuring alignment with project scope and financial constraints.
  • Monitored actual vs. planned expenditures, identifying deviations early and implementing corrective actions, maintaining budget across both projects.
  • Reviewed contractor claims, variations, and change orders, negotiating favourable terms that saved monies in disputed costs while ensuring compliance with contract terms.

Key Achievements:

  • Optimized Pipeline Procurement Strategy for STP project, reducing material costs by 12% through bulk purchasing and supplier negotiations.
  • Completed Umm Al Houl RO Expansion under budget by 4% through rigorous cost tracking and value engineering, despite supply chain disruptions.

Planning and Cost Control Civil Engineer

National Industrial Contracting Company
12.2013 - 04.2018

Projects

  • Al Khor Local road and Drainage project

Key responsibilities:

  • Developed and maintained detailed construction schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring timely completion of roadworks and drainage systems while tracking critical path activities.
  • Prepared cost estimates, cash flow projections, and monitored expenditures, maintaining less budget variance through accurate forecasting and cost optimization.
  • Identified potential delays and cost overruns, implementing mitigation strategies that reduced project risks by 20% and minimized unplanned expenses.

Achievements/highlights:

  • Reduced Construction Delays by 15% by optimizing work sequences and resource allocation, ensuring on-time delivery of key project milestones.
  • Achieved 5% Cost Savings through value engineering in drainage material procurement and subcontractor negotiations.
  • Enhanced Reporting Efficiency by introducing automated dashboards for real-time progress and cost tracking, reducing manual reporting time by 25%.


Planning and Cost Control Civil Engineer

Ark Builders
04.2012 - 11.2013

Projects :

  • Ark premium Villas with Infrastructure & amenities

Key responsibilities :

  • Created and managed a comprehensive project schedule integrating villa construction, amenities (pools, gyms, landscaping), and infrastructure (roads, utilities), ensuring seamless coordination between disciplines.
  • Optimized labor, equipment, and material allocation across multiple work fronts, reducing idle time by 18% and improving productivity.
  • Conducted weekly progress reviews with consultants, subcontractors, and client teams, ensuring adherence to timelines and resolving bottlenecks proactively.

Achievements/Highlights :

  • Reduced Rework Costs by implementing strict quality-cost control measures during villa finishing works .
  • Improved Cash Flow Management by revising payment milestones and progress billing cycles, enhancing liquidity during peak construction.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Jawaharlal Technological University Hyderabad
Hyderabad, India
04-2012

Skills

  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Cost Monitoring & Analysis
  • Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Risk Management
  • Procurement & Contract Management
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Project Scheduling (Primavera P6/MS Project)
  • MS office , AUTOCAD

Certification

  • [PMP], [PMI] - [04/2023]
  • [Advance Diploma in Contract Management], [College of Contract Management United Kingdom] - [02/2023]

Languages

Hindi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Cost Control Engineer

MDS Savunma
05.2019 - 04.2025

Senior Cost Control Engineer

Gulf Contracting Company W.L.L
05.2018 - 04.2019

Planning and Cost Control Civil Engineer

National Industrial Contracting Company
12.2013 - 04.2018

Planning and Cost Control Civil Engineer

Ark Builders
04.2012 - 11.2013

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Jawaharlal Technological University Hyderabad
Khaja Asraruddin Mohammed