Khalid Abdelwahab
Sanford,FL
Summary
Experienced consultant with a track record in process optimization and advanced data analytics. Effective communicator and negotiator focused on delivering project success and advancing sustainability goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Preconstruction Manager
Wharton-Smith, Inc.
03.2023 - Current
- Crafted market condition reports and conducted reconciliation analyses, resulting in clients securing an additional $12 million in funding.
- Developed and implemented an early procurement program in partnership with clients to strategically address post-COVID supply chain challenges, leading to a 20% reduction in project delays.
- Mentored a team of estimators, ensuring the timely delivery of accurate cost estimates and well-structured proposals for projects totaling over $150 million in value.
Preconstruction Services Engineer
Wharton-Smith, Inc.
04.2021 - 02.2023
- Expertly estimated designs and delivered Guaranteed Maximum Price proposals for a $100M+ project portfolio, including new construction and ongoing services.
- Streamlined workflows, yielding up to 75% time savings for complex estimating tasks and enhancing team efficiency.
- Initiated and led projects to improve price tracking methods for General Conditions & General Requirements across 20+ projects, enhancing cost control and financial management.
- Contributed to software tool selection on a 6-member committee, enhancing interdepartmental collaboration and operational efficiency.
Research Assistant
University Of Central Florida
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Enhanced coastal wetland elevation models using advanced machine learning, improving accuracy by 58%.
- Conducted budgeted field research, collecting in-situ data across seasons and locations, contributing to essential datasets for climate and coastal resiliency research.
- Integrated field data with satellite imagery using advanced GIS techniques, enabling robust spatial analysis and modeling.
- Promoted standardized field sampling techniques for universally applicable datasets, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and data-driven decision-making in resiliency projects.
Education
Master of Science - Water Resources Engineering
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering, 3.5 GPA
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12.2016
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Machine Learning
- GIS Applications
- Python Programming
- Technical Writing
- High Adaptability
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Excellent Communicator
- Advanced computer software skills (MS Office Suite)
Publications
- "Locality of Topographic Ground Truth Data for Salt Marsh Lidar DEM Elevation Bias Mitigation," IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing, July 2022.
- "Biomass Density Based Adjustment of LiDAR-derived Digital Elevation Models: A Machine Learning Approach," Electronic Theses & Dissertations, University of Central Florida, August 2019.
Timeline
Assistant Preconstruction Manager
Wharton-Smith, Inc.
03.2023 - Current
Preconstruction Services Engineer
Wharton-Smith, Inc.
04.2021 - 02.2023
Research Assistant
University Of Central Florida
01.2018 - 04.2021
Master of Science - Water Resources Engineering
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering, 3.5 GPA
University of Central Florida
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