Project Management and Engineering Experience

This document details the experience of an individual in managing and executing a project to construct a new runway for a UAE Military Airbase. The author outlines their role in planning, scheduling, problem-solving, and collaboration throughout the project's lifecycle. It highlights technical skills applied in installing automatic landing systems and weather monitoring equipment, alongside project management techniques like critical path analysis and risk mitigation.

CE 3.1 Project Information
Name of the project: Development of CMW (Command of Military Works) Airbase
Location of the project: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Project Duration: From April of 2014 to September of 2014
Organization: Al Jaber Group
Role and Designation during the time: Planning Engineer
CE 3.2 Project Background
CE 3.2.1 Characteristics of the project
The development of Command of Military Works Airbase was undertaken by Al Jaber
Road and Transport subdivision of the Al Jaber Group in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The client of this
project was the UAE Armed Force. The total cost of this project was AED 180 million. The Al
Jaber Road and Transport subdivision is known for delivering high quality infrastructure and
construction projects. The scope of the project included construction of a new runway and
installation of latest technologies for the landing of fighter jets. This project was also about using
latest technologies for developing a remote controlling system for the Military Airbase project.
The subcontractor of this project was Bayant Engineering.
CE 3.2.2 Objectives developed for the project
The main objectives of this project were:
 To improve the runway infrastructure of the Military Airbase of the UAE Armed
Force

 To install advanced technological aspects to the runway for assisting the drones
and fighter jets
 To automate the landing systems in visual meteorological conditions for
preventing accidents
CE 3.2.3 My area of work
I was assigned as the planning engineer under the project control team of Al Jaber Roads
and Transport, and I had to apply my knowledge of engineer and project management together to
the field as I have done my Master’s in Project Management. I had to assist the Senior Planning
Engineer and the Project Control Manager with reports on a monthly and weekly basis and my
area of work was confined to the electronic and electrical system, installation of advanced
technologies to the military runway and integrated networking. I had to study the working
principles of all the required components such as radar and automated landing system. I had to
make sure that we deliver an economically viable and safe project for the UAE Armed Forces. I
had to work under the supervision of the project control team. I had to supervise the activities of
the team members, coordinate with the construction team, monitor the progress of work, prepare
documents, provide control measures, create baseline schedules and sequence the project
activities. One of my main areas of work was to mitigate any design issue and raise requests for
the required information.

CE 3.2.4 Project Group
Figure 1: People involved in the project
CE 3.2.5 My responsibilities throughout the project
My main responsibility was to critically coordinate the resources and project plan with
the manpower. I was responsible for updating the baseline schedule according to the as-built
conditions. I had to make the procurement plan by considering the budget of the project. I had to
make technical plans and prepare the technical reports based on the project outcome and testing.
I had carried out research work for getting an insight into the detailed requirements of the
project. I was responsible for preparing a schedule of all the items that were needed to be
procured. It was my responsibility to prepare project documents after reviewing the detailed
designs and technical specifications. I had to understand and carry out an analysis of the
technical aspects of the project. I was also responsible for modifying the given design after
consulting with the technical team. I had to track the site activities and report to the Senior

Planning Engineer regarding any delay or unethical activity. I also had to prepare PowerPoint
presentations based on the site reports and progress of the project. I was also given the
responsibility to prepare the minutes of meeting for the client meetings. I had to analyse the
project by using SPI, CPI, S-curves, resource charts and trend analysis reports. I had to
incorporate the safety features in the system for preventing accidents.
CE 3.3 Distinctive Activity
CE 3.3.1 Comprehending the Theory of the project
I have been able to enhance my knowledge in the field of Auto landing system that is
considered to be an automated process used in the landing phase of the aircrafts where a human
crew is needed for supervising the process. Auto landing systems were developed for enabling
the aircrafts to land in a meteorological condition when visual landing is not possible. This
system incorporates several aircraft systems and components such as radio altimeters, auto thrust
and autopilot. The core component of the Auto landing system is the auto brake system. Another
important component of this project was the weather monitoring system. This model was
designed for performing data acquisition on gas, temperature and humidity. Accelerometer
sensors are attached to the weather monitoring systems.
CE 3.3.2 Engineering Knowledge and Skills applied in the project
My electronics and communication engineering skills and knowledge were accurately
applied to identifying the requirements of various components and equipment. I have used my
engineering knowledge for understanding the working principle of radar, automated landing
systems and weather monitoring systems. My electronics and communication engineering skills
have helped me to rebuild tower communication, install optical fibres along with electrical

systems and install lighting system in the runway. My strong knowledge of the embedded
systems has helped me to construct the new runway with advanced technologies. My designing
skills have also been used for detecting and mitigating the design issues. I have also utilized my
knowledge of the technology domain for repairing as well as maintaining the equipments.
CE 3.3.3 Accomplishment and task performed
I played a major role in achieving success in the construction of a new runway for the
Military Airbase of the UAE Armed Forces. Effective project schedule and baseline plan had
that was designed by me had helped in accomplishing project success. I assisted the specialists
and team members for rebuilding the tower communication and installing the runway lighting
system. I had thoroughly monitored the site activities and project progress for making sure that
the automatic landing system as well as weather monitoring system was successfully installed. I
was successful in installing the substation by utilizing my electronics engineering experience and
skills. The proper details of component requirements and budget estimation done by me have
helped in the progress of the project activities according to the sequence of the project plan and
the project accurate project schedule developed by using Primavera had helped in accomplishing
the project within the given time constraint.
CE 3.3.4 Identified issues and their solutions
CE 3.3.4.1 Issues
I had faced problem in preparing the baseline schedule and the project plan. I had
identified discrepancies in the contract drawings and the approved materials that were being
procured from Sweden. The entire width of the specified road was approximately less by one
meter.

CE 3.3.4.2 Solution
Being an M.B.A in Project Management, I was able to effectively identify the project
management tools and methods for appropriately preparing the baseline schedule. I had to read
the technical and project specifications for preparing method statements and sequencing
activities for the flight arrester. I was constantly consulting with the procurement engineer and
the technical manager for overcoming the project related issues. For overcoming the issue
regarding the width of the road, I had a conducted meeting with the clients and design experts.
CE 3.3.5 Plan to produce creative and innovative work
Innovative designing concept and process was used for modifying the given design. The
road width was less. To solve this issue, I had given an innovative idea to place gears at specified
distance for not disrupting the mechanism. I had sub-divided the installation process for reducing
the complexity of the project activities. I had designed a critical path diagram for identifying the
critical project activities. I had used my creativity to appropriately design the automatic landing
system for the Military Airbase runway.
CE 3.3.6 Collaborative work
I had to cooperate with the construction team and the Technical Engineer for
collaboratively working on this project. The Senior Planning Engineer and the Project Control
Manager had properly explained me the project activities for getting the expected result. I had
cooperated with the QA and QC team for delivering high quality project documents. My
leadership skills have been applied to promote coordination among the various members who
were involved in the project activities.

CE 3.4 Project review
CE 3.4.1 Project overview
This project was undertaken for constructing a new runway for the Military Airbase of
the UAE Armed Forces. Al Jaber Group had taken the responsibility to achieve project
objectives within the given time. The total project was completed in AED 180 million. Latest
technologies and concepts have been utilized for accomplishing the project work. Bayant
Engineering was the subcontractor of this project.
CE 3.4.2 My contribution to work
I had coordinated with the project management team for planning and scheduling the
baseline program. I was able to test and evaluate the equipment for the auto landing systems. I
had processed the task milestones, targets and deliverables for the project. I had provided
accurate information regarding the project risks and lags. I had assisted the management team in
monitoring the progress of the project work. I had prepared quality project control documents
such as project schedules and histograms. I had prepared the KPI for the major items and
developed delay claims, and prepared weekly minuted of the general meetings. I had prepared
attractive PowerPoint presentation for demonstrating the monthly progress of the project work to
the management. I had used my interpersonal and supervisory skills to carry out the sequence of
project activities and promote cooperation among the various project team members. My
technical and professional skills had impressed the project manager and the senior management
team. I investigated the project related issues and solved complex engineering problems by
utilizing innovative practices and strategies. I invested all my efforts to get a correct outcome of
the project.