Belachew Solomon Gezahegn
springfield,VA
Summary
Experienced Surveying Professional and Aspiring Full-Stack Developer with over 18 years in surveying roles ranging from junior surveyor to chief surveyor and construction supervisor. Proven expertise in quantity surveying, site supervision, and field data preparation. Recently transitioned into tech with a Full-Stack Web Development Certificate from Evangadi Tech. Skilled in building full-scale web applications with React, Node.js, and more. Eager to leverage a unique mix of field experience and software development skills in hybrid or tech-forward roles. Dedicated Project Manager successful at work flow planning and staff retention strategies. Boosts productivity through innovative management and mentorship. Keen to apply new and emerging project organization techniques to increase overall performance. Multi-talented Project Manager offering many years of experience orchestrating operations activities, financial support, and resource management to achieve project objectives. Poised and cooperative in driving stakeholder meetings to determine estimates and build financial forecasts. Determined and motivated professional recognized for fostering positive morale among project contributors.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager & Owner
Belachew Solomon Building Contractor
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
07.2003 - 04.2023
- Bidding Different Projects
- Managing different Projects
Chief Surveyor
Dragados J & P
Addis Ababa - Jimma, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
05.2000 - 04.2003
- Chief Surveyor
Chief Surveyor
Salini Costruttori Ethiopia
Wolayta, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
02.1995 - 09.1998
- Chief Surveyor and Technical Manager Assistant
Chief Surveyor / Construction Supervisor
Salini Impregilo spa
Port Sudan, Sudan
08.1992 - 05.1994
- Oversaw surveying teams in infrastructure and building projects, ensuring project alignment.
- Supervised preparation of field data, maintaining compliance with technical specifications.
- Worked with engineers and architects to implement precise layout execution.
- Executed quantity take-offs and formulated cost estimations for substantial projects.
Senior Surveyor
Salini Costruttori spa
Tana Beles, Tana Beles Ethiopia
05.1986 - 02.1991
- Layout of Water supply Line, Air strip, Farm locations, resident Houses , Road centerline and Bridges Setting out.
Senior Surveyor & Quantity Surveyor
National Water Resources Commission
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
11.1984 - 05.1986
- Water Supply Line layout, 5 Towns Quantity computations and Haleb Project construction Supervisor works.
Surveyor
Ethiopian Ministry of Coffee
Addis ababa, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
10.1983 - 11.1984
- Senior Surveyor
Junior to Senior Surveyor
Amibara Irrigation Project
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
11.1980 - 08.1983
- Performed land and topographic surveys
- Managed data collection using total station and GPS tools
- Processed survey data and collaborated with drafting teams
Education
Certificate - Construction Cost Estimate & Cost Control
Coursera
Usa11-2025
Certificate - Master Virtual Assistance
Udemy
San Francisco, CA10-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Data Entry Masterclass
Udemy
San Francisco, California, USA10-2025
Certificate - Full Stack Web Development
Evangadi Tech
Usa01.2025
Certificate - Adult Child Infant CPR + First Aid +AED
New Life CPR
Usa01.2025
Some College (No Degree) -
Addis Ababa Technical School
EthiopiaSkills
- Surveying expertise
- GPS and total station proficiency
- AutoCAD expertise
- Construction oversight
- Data analysis
- Web development (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript)
- Problem analysis
- Customer relations
- Design review
- Roofing knowledge
- Risk management
- Research skills
- Performance improvement strategies
- Project tracking
- New product introduction strategies
- Coaching and mentoring
- Lean manufacturing and design
- Logistics management
- HVAC systems knowledge
- Microsoft Active Directory proficiency
- Contract development skills
- Deliverable tracking strategies
- Requirements gathering techniques
- Project framework engineering skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
References
Available upon request.
Websites
Projects
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Abe Garage (React, Node.js), Created a full-stack garage management system for scheduling and service tracking
Languages
English, Professional
Italian, good for Communication
Portfolio Link
yebelay.com
Timeline
Project Manager & Owner
Belachew Solomon Building Contractor
07.2003 - 04.2023
Chief Surveyor
Dragados J & P
05.2000 - 04.2003
Chief Surveyor
Salini Costruttori Ethiopia
02.1995 - 09.1998
Chief Surveyor / Construction Supervisor
Salini Impregilo spa
08.1992 - 05.1994
Senior Surveyor
Salini Costruttori spa
05.1986 - 02.1991
Senior Surveyor & Quantity Surveyor
National Water Resources Commission
11.1984 - 05.1986
Surveyor
Ethiopian Ministry of Coffee
10.1983 - 11.1984
Junior to Senior Surveyor
Amibara Irrigation Project
11.1980 - 08.1983
Certificate - Construction Cost Estimate & Cost Control
Coursera
Certificate - Master Virtual Assistance
Udemy
Some College (No Degree) - Data Entry Masterclass
Udemy
Certificate - Full Stack Web Development
Evangadi Tech
Certificate - Adult Child Infant CPR + First Aid +AED
New Life CPR
Some College (No Degree) -
Addis Ababa Technical School