LAITH ABU HAIJA
Manchester
Summary
Highly skilled and results-oriented Project Manager with over 5 years of experience in construction, building maintenance, conveyors, and automation systems. Strong background in troubleshooting, system analysis, and project management, with a focus on enhancing operational efficiency, implementing automated solutions, and minimizing downtime. Committed to delivering high-quality service while maintaining a keen focus on safety and environmental responsibility.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Project Manager
UPS
06.2025 - Current
- Lead end-to-end general construction and installation of automated material handling systems, including conveyors, sorters, and robotics, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Managed and mentored a team of project engineers, providing guidance on project execution, technical problem-solving, and professional development.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure seamless integration of automation solutions into facility operations.
- Developed and monitor project schedules, resource allocation, and budgets, applying project management best practices to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Overseen system commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting, ensuring all automated systems operate safely and meet performance standards.
- Implemented risk management and safety protocols on-site, maintaining compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Building and Systems Engineering Supervisor
UPS
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Managed automated material handling systems, including conveyors and robotics, ensuring optimal performance, minimal downtime, and seamless integration with operational workflows.
- Managed union mechanics and conducted regular performance reviews, identifying strengths and areas for improvement to guide their ongoing professional development.
- 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.
- Coordinated activities with other units of organizations to develop cross-functional strategic plans to enhance company performance.
- Provided technical support and troubleshooting expertise for existing automation systems, ensuring minimal downtime of production lines.
- Led automation projects from concept to implementation, ensuring alignment with client specifications.
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
- Overseen on-site tests and analyzing results for successful completion of each process
Building and Systems Engineering Specialist
UPS Supply Chain Solutions
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Inspected automated conveyors and construction projects to ensure safety, environmental and contract compliance to UPS standards
- Overseen the work of outside vendors, including scheduling, and dispatching for routine facility maintenance and projects
- Assisted in developing scope of work and project cost estimates and submitting schedules, drawings, feasibility studies, vendor lists and project funding requests
- 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
Construction Project Engineer
Ministry Of Defense
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Led project planning and execution for defense infrastructure initiatives, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Worked with clients, contractors, local authorities and external agencies on various renovations and new build projects
- Quantity auditing and calculation (BOQ)
- Reviewed submittals, technical shop drawings and approving them as needed
- Payments auditing and approval
- Created bid documents, project manuals and evaluating incoming bids and project estimates
- Conducted on-site technical, safety investigations and inspections as per OSHA regulations
- Wrote daily, weekly, monthly reports and logging work progress for quality assurance
- Overseen on-site tests and analyzing results for successful completion of each process
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
University of New Hampshire
New Hampshire05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Eastern Mediterranean University
Cyprus01.2019
Skills
- Vendor Management
- Construction Management
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Blue Beam (Revu)
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Project
- Estimating and Bidding
- Conveyors Monitoring and Auditing
- Predictive Maintenance
- Union Employee Management
- Maximo
- Automation
Certification
- Graduate Certificate in Project Management
- Graduate Certificate in Operation Management (Expected May 2026)
Timeline
Engineering Project Manager
UPS
06.2025 - Current
Building and Systems Engineering Supervisor
UPS
08.2024 - 06.2025
Project Engineer
UPS
01.2023 - 08.2024
Building and Systems Engineering Specialist
UPS Supply Chain Solutions
04.2022 - 01.2023
Construction Project Engineer
Ministry Of Defense
02.2020 - 02.2022
Master of Science - Project Management
University of New Hampshire
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Eastern Mediterranean University