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MEKONNEN TAMIRU

TX

Summary

Proficient Project Engineer with 23 years of experience driving over 9 projects to completion. Skilled in overseeing technical staff and checking that projects are completed on schedule, within budget and according to specifications.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Engineer

BGC (Boom General Contractor)
05.2021 - 03.2023

• Directed the construction of Road & all underground utilities/services

• Monitors subcontractor construction schedules, resource charts, and material and equipment requirement • Developed and oversaw short-term look-ahead schedules (one month and two weeks), taking decisive action to address any deviations.

• Coordinated the identification, procurement, and timely delivery of project materials.

• Managed cross-functional collaboration and interface meetings with other contractors to ensure seamless project execution. • Facilitated the preparation and approval of Temporary Traffic Diversion (TDP/TTM) plans in compliance with relevant authorities.

Senior Site Agent

Wade Adams LLC
08.2017 - 02.2020

• Managed the entire road and utility construction for the project .

• Oversaw the interface coordination of utilities with other project packages, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.

• Developed project estimates, budgeting, and time management strategies to maintain cost-effectiveness and adherence to timelines.

• Facilitated coordination with RTA( Road Transport Authority), subcontractors and other package contractors to ensure cohesive project execution.

Section Leader

QDVC (Qatari Diar Vinci Construction) QS
01.2011 - 06.2017
  • Supervised, encouraged and evaluated cross-functional teams by coaching and empowering team members to meet production goals.
  • Liaised with manager to discuss adverse trends and identify and resolve production issues.
  • Provide all necessary information to ensure that the specific work is executed and managed in accordance with approved MST, QA/QC procedures ITP, drawings specifications & HSE standards
  • Prepare and review important documents like FCR field change requests, MST (method of statements) and MAR (material approval requests) their submittals and approval follow up.
  • Verifies that the resources allocated are enough for the related jobs. Ensures that proper equipment and skilled personnel is dedicated for all the works.


Senior Site Engineer

AKTOR SA
12.2007 - 01.2011
  • Oversaw quality control and health and safety matters for construction teams.
  • To organize and supervise functions of the project execution and provide leadership – Management
  • Recorded daily events and activities in site diary to evaluate process and improve productivity. Provided technical support to the site workers and produce timely site progress reports
  • Created work schedules and adjusted as needed to meet project deadlines and keep shifts properly staffed.

Senior Site Engineer

Dragados SA J&P (Hellas) JV
07.2004 - 11.2007

• Ensured that specific site work was in accordance with the project terms and obligations

• Head of construction for Pavement Works (Asphalt works, Aggregate base course macadam & Paved Shoulder)

• Completing and commissioning of Ancillary works. • Responsible for the management of site resources to achieve project implementation and coordinate the requirements of the daily and weekly planned schedule.

• Supervised the performance of subcontractors to ensure the respect of work standards/specification and schedule

• Coordinated with other site inspectors to resolve site execution problems

Site Engineer

HILALCO WLL
12.2003 - 07.2004
  • Recorded daily events and activities in site diary to evaluate process and improve productivity.
  • Oversaw quality control and health and safety matters for construction teams.
  • Managed project schedules and arrangement of resources to complete the project in time: ensuring that the specification standards are met as per requirements


Site Engineer

Dragados SA J&P JV
11.1998 - 11.2003

• Provided technical support to the site workers and produce timely site progress reports

• Execution of Earthworks (fill, cut, sub grade and subbase)

• Execution of Pavement work (bitumen application, laying base course and bituminous asphalt)

• Execution of drainage works like RC culverts. different kind of side ditch concrete and masonry

• Execution of drainage works like RC culverts. different kind of side ditch concrete and masonry • Preparation of working schedules

Education

Associate of Science - Civil Engineering

ADDIS ABEBA University
ETHIOPIA
07.1998

No Degree - Construction Management

MICA QATAR
DOHA
09.2016

No Degree - Leadership Essential

JUST TALENT
DUBAI
09.2019

No Degree - Construction And Inspection Roadways & Bridge

National Highway Insitute
USA
06.2024

Skills

  • Strong leadership, Effective communication and Decision-making,
  • A solid understanding of construction principles, methods, and technologies All Dry & wet Utility / services Underground Pipe & cable Installation
  • Road and Highway Construction & Inspection Earth Moving Operation Backfilling works for different structures and land scape works
  • Pile foundation: Drilled shafts, Micro piling, and Matt foundation
  • Multi Structural Concrete Works & Inspection
  • Drainage & Retaining structure Works Bridge Works Construction and Inspection
  • Project Management
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Subcontracting management

Timeline

Project Engineer

BGC (Boom General Contractor)
05.2021 - 03.2023

Senior Site Agent

Wade Adams LLC
08.2017 - 02.2020

Section Leader

QDVC (Qatari Diar Vinci Construction) QS
01.2011 - 06.2017

Senior Site Engineer

AKTOR SA
12.2007 - 01.2011

Senior Site Engineer

Dragados SA J&P (Hellas) JV
07.2004 - 11.2007

Site Engineer

HILALCO WLL
12.2003 - 07.2004

Site Engineer

Dragados SA J&P JV
11.1998 - 11.2003

Associate of Science - Civil Engineering

ADDIS ABEBA University

No Degree - Construction Management

MICA QATAR

No Degree - Leadership Essential

JUST TALENT

No Degree - Construction And Inspection Roadways & Bridge

National Highway Insitute
MEKONNEN TAMIRU