ABBAS FAWAZ
JK and Associates
Sherman Oaks,United States
26
years of professional experience
Senior Civil Engineer with 28 years of experience in infrastructure projects, focusing on highway design and road rehabilitation. As Drainage Manager for the past decade, planned and designed water, wastewater, and storm water systems in Southern California and Doha, Qatar. Conducted hydraulic analyses and designed storm water conveyance systems, and reviewed storm water quality reports and management plans.
Work History
Project Manager Consultant
8 Years 4 Months- Perform hydrology and hydraulic calculations for commercial and family housing projects.
- Develop grading plans, storm drain plans, sewer plans, and water plans.
- Cultivated client relations and coordinated with relevant agencies to support business development.
- Oversaw engineering team to align project deliverables with budget and quality standards, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Coordinate utilities within right-of-way and relocate existing utilities.
- Perform technical review and provide drainage solutions.
- Mentor junior engineers during full detail design stage.
- Executed quality assurance and quality control measures while addressing feedback from cities and other agencies.
Drainage Manager
3 Years 2 Months- Developed drainage schemes and led design teams through data collection and tender preparation, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Performed technical design reviews and implemented quality assurance and quality control system, achieving compliance with client and ISO guidelines.
- Performed technical design reviews and implemented a streamlined quality assurance and quality control system that met client and ISO guidelines.
- Project: GEC Program C2, Doha, Qatar. Coordinated data collection, planning, final design, and tender preparation for drainage facilities in C2 Local Roads and Drainage Projects.
Drainage Manager
1 Year 10 Months- Coordinated utilities within new right-of-way, relocated existing utilities, and designed future facilities for potable water, foul sewer, and surface water for P07 Al Rayan Road project in Doha, Qatar.
- Developed water quality treatment, hydrology, and hydraulics to support sustainable water management for New Doha Zoo project in Doha, Qatar.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance project delivery efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Developed strategic initiatives to improve operational workflows and reduce project costs.
- Mentored junior managers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
Infrastructure Manager
1 Year 5 Months- Led data collection, planning, final design, and tender preparation for drainage facilities in C4 Local Roads and Drainage Projects, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
- Diversified main culvert crossings, coordinated utilities around perimeter site, relocated existing utilities, and designed future planned facilities including potable water, foul sewer, and surface water located in or near project area.
- Developed conceptual storm drain plans and flood control facilities for foul sewer and potable water at New Qatar National Museum, conducting hydrology study to support effective site management.
Drainage Manager
3 Years 3 Months- Prepared a water quality management plan, final drainage design plans, and a drainage report for the E Street Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project in San Bernardino County.
- Project: SANBAG I-10 HOV Improvement Project, San Bernardino County. Created hydraulic models and technical memoranda for 25-mile freeway improvement project, enhancing compliance with regional transportation goals.
- Project: OCTA I-405 Widening Project, Orange County. Performed hydrology, hydraulic models, and associated technical memoranda for this freeway improvement project. Prepared preliminary drainage designs associated with freeway widening.
- Project: SANBAG I-10 HOV Improvement Project, San Bernardino County. Prepared hydraulic models and associated technical memoranda for 25-mile freeway improvement project for the San Bernardino Association of Governments.
- Project: E Street Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project, San Bernardino County. Developed water quality management plan and final drainage design plans, producing comprehensive drainage report for 13-mile roadway improvement project.
- Project: Ranchero Road/ Interstate-15 Interchange Project, San Bernardino County. Delivered final drainage design plans and drainage report for major interchange and associated frontage roads in Hesperia, California.
Senior Engineer
7 Years- Designed storm drain plans and flood control facilities for 34 hectares theme park in Abu Dhabi, and prepared hydrology study to assess flood risks and drainage effectiveness.
- Developed storm drain plans and flood control facilities for State Highway 215 widening project, and prepared hydrology study to ensure effective water management for added roadway lanes.
- Reviewed water quality management plan and master drainage plan for 4,700-acre Orange County Great Park, evaluating drainage concept of six channels to integrate with regional flood control facilities.
Education
M.S. - Civil Engineering
B.S. - Civil Engineering
Skills
Project management
Project development
Team collaboration
Project tracking
Relationship building
Drainage design
Project development
Project scheduling
Affiliations
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- Building Industry Association (BIA)
- Consulting Engineers & Land Surveyors of California (CELSOC) Honor Society of Civil Engineers; Chi Epsilon Member
PROFESSION
Professional Engineer California C64765, 2003
Timeline
Project Manager Consultant
JK and Associates
04.2018 - CurrentRead More
Drainage Manager
Arcadis
08.2014 - 10.2017Read More
Drainage Manager
KEO International Consultants
10.2012 - 08.2014Read More
Infrastructure Manager
Parsons Qatar Branch
05.2011 - 10.2012Read More
Drainage Manager
Parsons
01.2008 - 04.2011Read More
Senior Engineer
PBS&J
01.2001 - 01.2008Read More
University of Texas Arlington
B.S. from Civil Engineering
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University of Texas Arlington
M.S. from Civil Engineering
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