Personal bio
Syed Salim
Chartered Engineer (Risk and Civil Engineering, Engineers Australia) | Project Controls, Claims, and Risk Management Expert | 26+ Years of Global Experience
With over 26 years of experience in Project Planning & Controls, Forensic Planning, Claims Management, Risk Management, and Delay Analysis, I have successfully delivered complex projects across diverse sectors, including highways & infrastructure, mixed-use developments (shopping malls, stadiums), commercial high-rise buildings, hospitals, golf courses, and airport developments. My Western education and global project experience have equipped me with a unique ability to navigate challenges and drive project success in high-stakes environments.
Core Expertise
✅ Project Planning, Scheduling & Controls: Expert in developing detailed design schedules, managing project timelines, and ensuring alignment with project objectives. Adept at implementing robust project control procedures to monitor progress and performance.
✅ Earned Value Management (EVM): Skilled in using EVM to measure project performance, predict outcomes, and ensure projects stay on track.
✅ Claims Management & Dispute Resolution: Proven ability to assess, defend, and rebut claims, as well as prepare counterclaims. Experienced in arbitration and dispute resolution, including preparing expert witness reports for litigation.
✅ Forensic Planning & Delay Analysis: Specialized in forensic planning, delay analysis, and providing expert insights for dispute resolution.
✅ Quantitative Risk Analysis: Proficient in using tools like @Risk, SAFRAN, and Primavera Risk Analysis to conduct integrated cost and schedule risk assessments.
✅ Contract & Change Management: Expertise in managing contracts under FIDIC, NEC, and PPP/BOT Concession Agreements, ensuring compliance and minimizing schedule and cost impacts.
Key Achievements
• Delivered high-profile projects across multiple sectors, ensuring on-time and within-budget completion.
• Successfully represented clients in arbitration and dispute resolution, safeguarding their interests.
• Developed and implemented project control procedures that improved efficiency and transparency across project teams.