Melissa Yaacoub
El-koura
Summary
- Looking for a suitable position with an ambitious company that offers opportunities for career development and advancement
- Summary of professional experience:
Positive and collaborative, with strong aptitude for problem-solving and project management. Knowledge of engineering principles and project planning, coupled with proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Project. Committed to delivering innovative solutions and driving project success.
- Proficient Project Engineer with 12 years of experience driving over 4 projects to completion. Skilled in overseeing technical staff and checking that projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and according to specifications.
Experienced with managing multifaceted projects from inception to completion. Utilizes effective project management techniques to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery. Track record of leveraging technical expertise to solve complex engineering challenges.
Developed skills in project management and engineering within collaborative and fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to oversee complex projects and drive efficiency. Seeking to leverage these transferable skills in new and challenging field.
Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level senior project engineer position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer
Bureau Hamid Keyrouz
- Cedrar project bcharreh Lebanon: project engineer, relevant experience: infrastructure utilities, road and pavement work
- Checked technical designs and drawings for adherence to standards.
- 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.
- Enhanced site safety by conducting regular inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated with subcontractors ensuring their work met project specifications as well as monitored their progress towards completion deadlines.
- Managed on-site resources effectively, including personnel allocation, equipment utilization, and material storage to ensure smooth project progression with minimal downtime.
- Created work schedules and adjusted as needed to meet project deadlines and keep shifts properly staffed.
- Delivered projects on time and within budget constraints by effectively managing resources, schedules, and risks.
- Oversaw quality control processes by conducting regular inspections, addressing non-compliance issues promptly, and implementing corrective actions to uphold project standards consistently.
- Conducted detailed site surveys to identify potential issues, leading to smoother project execution.
- Managed budgets effectively for multiple projects, ensuring financial targets were met.
- Led team in construction of major infrastructure project, ensuring compliance with all technical specifications and regulations.
- Solved complex engineering problems by applying advanced technical knowledge, ensuring projects remained on track.
- Oversaw successful completion of multiple projects, maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and budgets.
- Achieved significant cost savings by negotiating better rates with suppliers without compromising on quality.
- Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
- Estimated materials costs and sourcing requirements for project feasibility.
- Performed construction observation and took soil samples.
- Interacted with state and local agencies concerning compliance with codes and regulations.
- Reviewed calculations and analytical data to maintain accuracy of technical reports.
- Analyzed waterways to identify engineering problems and recommended corrective actions.
Project engineer
Bureau Hamid Keyoruz
- Lebanese army Officer's club Arz-Bcharreh: title: project engineer, relevant experience: construction, structural concrete works, tiling, painting, wood works, mechanical, plumbing, block works
- Managed construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
- Collaborated with architects, contractors, and clients for successful project execution.
- Evaluated subcontractor performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for improved collaboration moving forward.
- Determined costs of labor and materials for each project.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance in technical skills and professional development.
- Reduced safety incidents by implementing comprehensive safety trainings and regular site inspections.
- Maintained accurate documentation throughout all stages of the construction process to facilitate future reference or dispute resolution if needed.
- Optimized material procurement processes for reduced waste and increased savings on project costs.
- Established strong relationships with vendors, securing favorable pricing on materials and services.
- Created project schedules and worked with contractors to assure work is completed properly and on time.
- Fostered a positive work environment that promoted teamwork, accountability, and high-performance standards among staff members.
- Determined elevation levels and grade of construction grounds.
- Estimated materials costs and sourcing requirements for project feasibility.
- Displayed strong communication and interpersonal skills while visiting clients, jobsites and consultant offices to support project and business development needs.
- Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
- Drafted and reviewed construction schedules, environmental impact studies and project designs.
- Acted as contact for client's communication with field personnel.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Mentored junior quantity surveyors by providing guidance on best practices, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Developed comprehensive cost plans that accurately reflected design changes and their impact on overall budgets.
- Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers.
- Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.
- Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
- Reviewed and approved invoices and payments, verifying accuracy of expenses.
Project engineer • Quantity surveyor engineer
Bureau Hamid
08.2015 - 12.2023
- Site layout grading storm water and drainage, wastewater and utility design
- Preparing inquiry and order documents
- Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
- Optimized resource allocation by thorough planning and analysis, maximizing project profitability.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
- Maintain Contract Documentation and advise on pre-tender and post contract matters
- Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- Provided expert advice on contractual matters, protecting company interests during negotiations with clients and subcontractors.
- Preparation and submission of Monthly Interim Valuations and ensure payments are paid at predefined stages during the construction processes as detailed in the contract
- Facilitated smooth handovers from estimating to construction teams by providing accurate documentation of agreed-upon terms and conditions.
- Identify the changes in the scope of works, notify the concerned parties, manage & value the claims for submission and agreement of variation claims
- Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
- Prepared bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business.
- Setting out works in accordance with drawings ad specifications
- Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.
- Shop drawings, material and document transfer submittals
- Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
- Quality control and design analysis, AutoCAD software
- Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
- Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
- Reviewed and approved invoices and payments, verifying accuracy of expenses.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Ensured quality control for all aspects of the project, reducing defects and rework.
- Managed budgets effectively for multiple projects, ensuring financial targets were met.
- Identified risks and implemented mitigation strategies, minimizing potential issues during the project lifecycle.
- Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Recommended improvements for design, construction means and materials based on field or changing conditions.
- Managed project budgets with precision, preventing cost overruns and ensuring financial integrity.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments to mitigate potential issues, safeguarding project timelines and budgets.
Assistant project engineer
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Rehabilitation of selected road links (the world bank) project: assistant project engineer, relevant experience: contract, payments and claims, Handled Request For Information (RFI) submissions, Monitored and expedited shop drawings and submittals provided during the course of construction, Supported a group of engineers in preparing submittals, RFI's, Generated, processed, and tracked Submittals and RFI's across multiple, simultaneous project's scopes of work, creating bill of quantity, managing information and documents control and preparing reports for progress of work
Structural engineer • Design engineer
Roger EL Rami private design office
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Conduct preliminary research by examining building sites
- Design the framework of structures, calculating the loads and stresses, develop building plans in accordance with relevant codes and regulations, prepare sketches and scale drawings
- Control and supervise all stages of construction
Structural engineer • Intern
Jabado for construction
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Develop building plans in accordance with relevant codes and regulations, prepare sketches and scale drawings, Control and supervise all stages of construction
Education
Training course - E-tabs, Safe, S-concrete to analyze entire building, design for vertical and horizontal elements
Oea (order of engineers and architects) training course center
01.2023
Training course - Permit preparation
Oea (order of engineers and architects) training course center
01.2022
B.E - Civil and Environmental Engineering
Notre D'ame university
01.2013
Lebanese Baccalaureate - General SCIENCE
Saint-Coeur's
01.2007
Skills
- Disciplined
- Project management
- Quality control
- Project estimation
- Analytical thinking
- Cost management
- Self-motivated
- Documentation control
- Persuasive
- Quality assurance
- Focused
- Subcontracting management
- Strong leadership
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Cost estimation
- Ability to work under pressure
- Requests for information (rfis)
- AutoCAD
- Budget development
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Submittal management
- Robot
- Compliance enforcement
- Etabs
- Verbal and written communication
- Safe
- M-RESIST
- S-CONCRETE
- EPA net
- Plaxis
- Microsoft Office
Languages
Arabic
English
French
Personal Information
Title: Civil Engineer
Timeline
Project engineer • Quantity surveyor engineer
Bureau Hamid
08.2015 - 12.2023
Assistant project engineer
10.2013 - 10.2014
Structural engineer • Design engineer
Roger EL Rami private design office
10.2013 - 10.2014
Structural engineer • Intern
Jabado for construction
01.2009 - 01.2011
Training course - Permit preparation
Oea (order of engineers and architects) training course center
B.E - Civil and Environmental Engineering
Notre D'ame university
Lebanese Baccalaureate - General SCIENCE
Saint-Coeur's
Project Engineer
Bureau Hamid Keyrouz
Project engineer
Bureau Hamid Keyoruz
Training course - E-tabs, Safe, S-concrete to analyze entire building, design for vertical and horizontal elements
Oea (order of engineers and architects) training course center
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