MERT AKYOL
Baku
Summary
Project controls and technical office professional with 8+ years of experience in construction, planning, cost control, progress tracking, commercial controls, and project reporting. Experienced with Primavera P6, MS Project, Earned Value Management (EVM), Estimate at Completion (EAC), Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs), quantity takeoffs, cash flow tracking, and IFS ERP. Strong analytical, coordination, and reporting skills across residential, healthcare, transportation, railway, and infrastructure projects.
Overview
3
3
Language
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Office Chief
INTER PROJECT CJSC
Baku
12.2025 - Current
- Project: Construction of a Multidisciplinary Railway Technical Service Center
- Developed and managed Primavera P6 schedules integrated with the project's SMETA-based BOQ and payment structure, streamlining the preparation of project schedules, budgets, and cash flow forecasts.
- Tracked project budget, cash flow, progress, and Estimate at Completion (EAC) to support cost and schedule control.
- Prepared and reviewed Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) for both contractor and employer, ensuring alignment between physical progress, quantities, and contractual requirements.
- Identified missing BOQ items and unpriced work activities to support additional revenue opportunities and project profitability.
- Managed subcontractor contracts and related cost tracking to support commercial and cost control.
Project Controls Engineer
OSKAD
Baku
02.2025 - 12.2025
- Projects: Residential and Healthcare Construction Projects
- Prepared and reviewed subcontractor quantity takeoffs and Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs).
- Prepared and reviewed subcontractor contracts, ensuring consistency with project quantities, scope, and commercial requirements.
- Developed and implemented a standardized contract template, reducing contract preparation time across project sites by approximately 70%.
Project Controls Supervisor
FIRAT LIFE STYLE
Ankara
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Projects: 11 Major Residential Projects
- Oversaw project controls, planning, and reporting activities across 11 major residential projects from the head office.
- Developed and updated MS Project schedules and monitored project progress against planned targets.
- Prepared daily and monthly project reports, including progress tracking and management reporting.
- Performed Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis using CPI and SPI to evaluate cost and schedule performance.
- Supported the development of ERP planning and reporting requirements to improve project monitoring and reporting processes.
Project Controls Engineer
DAAX CONSTRUCTION
Erbil
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Project: Erbil Golf Project – Golf Course, Golf Academy and Villa Construction
- Prepared and reviewed quantity takeoffs and Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) for project works.
- Managed IFS ERP processes related to project cost and payment tracking.
- Developed an automated Excel interface that converted IPC data into IFS import-ready files, reducing manual data entry and improving data accuracy.
- Supported Primavera P6 scheduling for Phase 2 construction works.
Project Controls Engineer
BONESANS HOLDING
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Projects: Elaz?g and Yozgat City Hospital Facade Renovation Project
- Developed and managed resource-loaded Primavera P6 schedules, including schedule updates and rescheduling.
- Monitored project costs and forecasts, supporting cost control and project performance analysis.
- Prepared weekly project controls reports, including Planned vs. Actual S-Curves, Earned Value Management (EVM), CPI, and SPI.
- Prepared and reviewed subcontractor quantity takeoffs and Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs).
- Reviewed subcontractor invoices and payment schedules to support cost and commercial control.
Project Controls Engineer
UZELLI ??KETLER GRUBU
K?nkale
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Project: Master and Urban Transportation Management System Project
- Developed and updated Primavera P6 schedules covering bridge intersections, asphalt works, municipal facilities, parks, and landscaping works.
- Prepared daily and weekly project controls reports to monitor progress and schedule performance.
- Prepared and reviewed quantity takeoffs and Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) for contractor and employer submissions.
- Prepared tender packages and bidding documents, including quantity and scope information.
- Performed unit price analyses and supported the preparation and evaluation of subcontractor agreements.
Project Controls Engineer
KLV ?NS?AT A.??
Çanakkale
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Project: 1915 Çanakkale Bridge and Motorway – Highway Main Control Center and Maintenance Facilities
- Developed and managed resource-loaded Primavera P6 schedules and prepared planning reports to monitor project progress.
- Prepared and reviewed quantity takeoffs and Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) for contractor and employer submissions.
- Performed unit price analyses and supported subcontractor commercial evaluations.
- Supported project cost and schedule control through progress tracking and planning activities.
Technical Office and Site Engineer
BONESANS HOLDING
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Project: Konya Mak Ya?am Alanlar
- Developed and managed resource-loaded Primavera P6 schedules and prepared planning reports.
- Monitored project progress, actual costs, and central budget performance, including CPI, SPI, and S-Curve analysis.
- Prepared budget reports, quantity takeoffs, and Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs).
- Reviewed invoices and weekly payment requirements and supported project cash flow management.
- Supported site engineering activities for the Climbing Tower construction.
Technical Office Engineer
BONESANS HOLDING
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Project: Bursa City Hospital
- Prepared and reviewed subcontractor quantity takeoffs and Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs).
- Managed project correspondence and supported preparation of provisional acceptance documentation.
Education
Civil Engineering
Gaziantep University
01.2018
Skills
- Project Controls: Primavera P6, Project Planning & Scheduling, Progress Tracking, Schedule Updates, Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Cost & Commercial Controls: Cost Control, Cost Forecasting, Estimate at Completion (EAC), Cash Flow Tracking, Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs), Quantity Takeoffs
- Software: MS Project, Microsoft Excel, IFS ERP
- Stakeholder & Reporting: Project Reporting, S-Curves, Cross-Functional Coordination
Certification
- Project Management Methodologies and Applications in Project Management – Istanbul Corporate Development – PMI Registered Education Provider | 14 hours / 14 PDUs
- General English – Upper Intermediate – EC Malta | 15 hours
- Computer-Aided Project Drawing (AutoCAD) – Ministry of National Education (M.E.B.) – Gaziantep | 160 hours
- Microsoft Excel 2016 – Intermediate Level – ExcelBurada.com | 2016
Languages
English | Russian | Turkish
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Technical Office Chief
INTER PROJECT CJSC
12.2025 - Current
Project Controls Engineer
OSKAD
02.2025 - 12.2025
Project Controls Supervisor
FIRAT LIFE STYLE
02.2024 - 11.2024
Project Controls Engineer
DAAX CONSTRUCTION
04.2023 - 02.2024
Project Controls Engineer
BONESANS HOLDING
08.2022 - 04.2023
Project Controls Engineer
UZELLI ??KETLER GRUBU
11.2021 - 08.2022
Project Controls Engineer
KLV ?NS?AT A.??
10.2020 - 10.2021
Technical Office and Site Engineer
BONESANS HOLDING
10.2019 - 10.2020
Technical Office Engineer
BONESANS HOLDING
11.2018 - 10.2019
Civil Engineering
Gaziantep University