LAITH ABU HAIJA
Manchester
Summary
Highly skilled and results-oriented Building and Systems Engineer with over 5 years of experience in construction, and conveyors management. Strong background in troubleshooting, system analysis, and project management with a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and minimizing downtime. Committed to delivering high-quality service while maintaining a keen focus on safety and environmental responsibility.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BUILDING AND SYSTEM ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR
UPS
08.2024 - Current
- Set and managed budgets for capital, expense and cost improvement activities and defined and developed project specifications.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve complex engineering challenges.
- Managed union mechanics and conducted regular performance reviews, identifying strengths and areas for improvement to guide their ongoing professional development.
- Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
- Balanced project priority and business demand and aligned resources to accomplish assignments, projects and continuous improvements.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and safety standards across all projects within the department.
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive maintenance planning coupled with root cause analysis investigations when incidents occurred.
EAST REGION PROJECT ENGINEER
UPS
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Created and distributed bid documents, project manuals and evaluated incoming bids and project estimates
- Managed multiple construction and conveyor instillation projects simultaneously across the east region while meeting deadlines and budget constraints
- Assisted in the design and layout of new constructions and material handling equipment installations to make sure they meet UPS and local authorities standards
- Conducted tests on newly installed conveyors to verify that they are functioning properly before being put into service
- Reviewed payments and change orders submitted by vendors and processed them
- Coordinated with various teams including vendors to ensure timely delivery of tasks and assignments
- Conducted regular progress meetings with team members to identify and resolve issues
- Conducted safety audits on a weekly basis to ensure compliance with UPS and OSHA regulations
- Prepared weekly and monthly reports for UPS managements to track progress
- Overseeing on-site tests and analyzing results for successful completion of each process
BUILDING AND SYSTEMS ENGINEER SPECIALIST
UPS Supply Chain Solutions
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Monitoring conveyor repair status and PMI completion, conducting facility inspections, and identifying operational improvements needed to improve safety and package flow efficiency
- Inspecting conveyor and construction projects to ensure safety, environmental and contract compliance to UPS standards
- Overseeing the work of outside vendors, including scheduling, and dispatching for routine facility maintenance and projects
- Assists in developing scope of work and project cost estimates and submitting schedules, drawings, feasibility studies, vendor lists and project funding requests
- Managed workflow processes, ensuring deadlines were met within budget constraints
- Identified areas for improvement in existing systems and procedures
- Generated detailed reports summarizing project status, milestones, and timelines
- Monitored the performance of team members against established goals
PROJECT ENGINEER
Ministry Of Defense
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Working with clients, contractors, local authorities and external agencies on various renovations and new build projects
- Direct execution of technical, economical, and administrative functions of various projects
- Overseeing technical engineering staff to guarantee successful completion of project
- Advice site engineer and project manager regarding construction process, material, and quantity calculations
- Quantity auditing and calculation (BOQ)
- Reviewing submittals, technical shop drawings and approving them as needed
- Payments auditing and approval
- Creating/distributing bid documents, project manuals and evaluating incoming bids and project estimates
- Conducting on-site technical, safety investigations and inspections as per OSHA regulations
- Write daily, weekly, monthly reports and logging work progress for quality assurance
- Overseeing on-site tests and analyzing results for successful completion of each process
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - PROJECT MANAGMENT
University of New Hampshire
01-2026
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - CIVIL ENGINEERING
Eastern Mediterranean University
01.2019
Skills
- Vendor Management
- Construction Management
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Blue Beam (Revu)
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Project
- Estimating and Bidding
- Controls Monitoring and Auditing
- Conveyors Installation
- Predictive Maintenance
- Union Employee Management
- Public Speach
Certification
- ABET Certified
- World Educations Services (WES) Certified
Timeline
BUILDING AND SYSTEM ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR
UPS
08.2024 - Current
EAST REGION PROJECT ENGINEER
UPS
01.2023 - 08.2024
BUILDING AND SYSTEMS ENGINEER SPECIALIST
UPS Supply Chain Solutions
04.2022 - 01.2023
PROJECT ENGINEER
Ministry Of Defense
02.2020 - 02.2022
MASTER OF SCIENCE - PROJECT MANAGMENT
University of New Hampshire
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - CIVIL ENGINEERING
Eastern Mediterranean University
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