Mena Awad
Mooresville,NC
Summary
Disciplined Construction Manager with over 15 years of industry experience in planning and execution. Proven track record of leading projects to success and profitability across various sectors, including Commercial, Education, Residential, and Infrastructure. Holding a BSc. in Civil Engineering, an EIT license from the California Board, and a Professional Engineer License from the North Carolina Board of Engineering.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Superintendent
Swinerton Builders
11.2023 - Current
- Managed construction activities for a $98 million multifamily project.
- Monitored project milestones and adjusted scheduling to meet deadlines.
- Conducted regular site inspections to assess progress, address issues, and maintain quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
- Handled scheduling of subcontractors and staff to complete projects within required timeframes.
- Coordinated subcontractor activities for seamless integration into ongoing project timelines.
- Collaborated closely with architects, engineers, and other professionals to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.
- Developed detailed project scopes, schedules, budgets, and performance metrics to guide successful completion of assigned projects.
- Coordinated planning, scheduling and successful execution of multiple large-scale construction projects.
- Compiled daily field report, detailing all key activities and outlining project progress for stakeholders.
- Enhanced safety measures on job sites, resulting in fewer accidents and a safer work environment.
- Provided guidance and leadership to project teams, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged collaboration and professional growth.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and standards for all completed projects.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
Assistant Regional Engineer
State of North Carolina -Department of Environmental Quality
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Reviews applications, completes timely and detailed reviews of engineering plan submittal for 5 Counties under Mooresville regional office.
- Ensures timely and detailed review of engineering drawings and specifications for compliance with Federal and State laws, rules, and policies, and good engineering practices
- Performs inspections of sites/facilities regulated under each of DEMLR's four programs: Sedimentation Control, Stormwater, Dam Safety, and Mining
- Advises and provides engineering guidance and written technical/compliance documentation to staff and clients
- Meeting with applicants and their consultants to facilitate project development, design, construction, and ultimately permit approval and site compliance
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
Project Manager
Swinerton Builders
03.2020 - 06.2023
- Managed a $28 million warehouse project for U-Haul.
- Estimate and establish budgets and contract price (GMP/Lump Sum)
- Develop and maintain good relationship with Owner, Architect and Subcontractors
- Review contract conditions; ensure compliance with all contract terms
- Direct preconstruction services and activities
- Negotiate, prepare, and issue subcontract bid packages
- Assist with business development and participate in job interviews
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Superintended
Swinerton Builders
03.2020 - 08.2022
- In many different projects with same responsibilities (Silvery tower project in San Jose ($400 million project value), Westmoor High school Modernization and New Construction in Daly City ($80 million project value) and UC Santa Cruz Kresge Project ($200 million Project Value)
- Choose the types of tools to use in the construction and track the inventory of those tools
- Keep daily employee logs and monitor the conduct of each one of them
- Ensure that the construction project complies with all safety and building regulations
- Conduct an in-depth analysis of the project to come up with the budget and deliverables
- Establish risk factors, then manage and mitigate them to ensure the construction goes on smoothly
- Work closely with Architects and Engineers to establish the requirements for the construction
- Liaise with local authorities to obtain licenses and permits for the project
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Construction Manager
TRINTY PERFECT CONSTRUCTION Inc.
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Managed 3 different renovations projects in Bay area.
- Overseeing and directing construction projects from conception to completion
- Reviewing the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs
- Overseeing all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations
- Collaborated closely with clients to ensure project objectives were met, maintaining transparent communication throughout the process.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Oversaw successful completion of multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
Construction Section Head
American International Contractor Inc. (AICI)
03.2013 - 12.2018
- Managed 2 buildings (one of them is a maintenance hangar for Vehicles and the other one is offices building for the army pilots) starting from the excavation process till finish and complete pouring all concrete and install all the steel structure for the maintenance building
- Oversee construction schedule, Change Orders with emphasis on-time delivery
- Conduct construction meetings as needed
- Record and document construction process to be included in process manual
- Prepare, review, and approve GC and subcontractor contracts
- Further, appropriately code invoices and ensure collection of lien releases for your projects to ensure timely payments and accuracy of financial statements
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by conducting regular audits and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Conducted thorough analyses of operational data to identify areas for improvement and recommend actionable solutions.
- Conducted performance reviews to identify employee strengths and encourage professional development opportunities.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Improved employee engagement rates through open lines communication forums where concerns could be addressed promptly and effectively.
- Supervised, encouraged and evaluated cross-functional teams by coaching and empowering team members to meet production goals.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of funds and personnel.
Senior Project Engineer
American International Contractor Inc. (AICI)
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Managed approximately 15 subcontractors
- Assist with on-site management to ensure project success
- Responsible for RFI and submittal process
- Manages project subcontractors
- Offers technical expertise i.e., ensure work complies with applicable codes, drawings, and specifications
- Coordinate change orders, expedite material and job site equipment, assist in the preparation of estimates, and compile data to assist in analyzing project progress
- Monitor and track project quality control metrics and activities on a regular basis
- Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
- Oversees performance of all trade contractor
- Identified potential risks early in the process, allowing proactive mitigation measures to prevent delays or setbacks.
- Reduced project completion times for increased client satisfaction by consistently meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results.
- Spearheaded Two projects through project planning and design.
- Reduced project waste through efficient designs & Proposal, resulting in cost reduction.
Civil Quality Engineer
Orascom Construction industry company
02.2012 - 03.2013
- Infrastructure of MIVIDA project t New Cairo City- Egypt
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
- Improved customer satisfaction levels with timely resolution of non-conformance issues and effective corrective actions.
Civil Site Engineer
Hassan Allam Construction company
10.2010 - 02.2012
- Manage 10 Concrete subcontractors during the Concrete Process of the project.
- Estimated materials costs and sourcing requirements for project feasibility.
- Enhanced safety measures by implementing rigorous site inspections and risk assessments.
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication between team members and stakeholders.
- Identified and resolved potential structural issues.
- Recorded daily events and activities in site diary to evaluate process and improve productivity.
Civil Engineer
Dar Al-Handasah
01.2008 - 06.2010
- Managed 3 General Contractor.
- Supervised Transportation Projects and Deep Footing Projects
- Oversee Transportation projects during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
- Estimated materials costs and sourcing requirements for project feasibility.
Education
B.Sc. - civil Engineering
Cairo University
Egypt07.2006
Skills
- Subcontractor supervision
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Deadline management
- Budgetary controls
- Permit processing
- Quality control
- Budget control
- Scheduling expertise & Management
- Site management
- Staff training and mentoring
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team leadership
Certification
- EIT Certificate, California Board
- Professional Engineering License, North Carolina Board of Engineering
- OSHA 30 Certificate
Timeline
Project Superintendent
Swinerton Builders
11.2023 - Current
Assistant Regional Engineer
State of North Carolina -Department of Environmental Quality
06.2023 - 12.2023
Project Manager
Swinerton Builders
03.2020 - 06.2023
Superintended
Swinerton Builders
03.2020 - 08.2022
Construction Manager
TRINTY PERFECT CONSTRUCTION Inc.
12.2019 - 02.2020
Senior Project Engineer
American International Contractor Inc. (AICI)
08.2015 - 05.2018
Construction Section Head
American International Contractor Inc. (AICI)
03.2013 - 12.2018
Civil Quality Engineer
Orascom Construction industry company
02.2012 - 03.2013
Civil Site Engineer
Hassan Allam Construction company
10.2010 - 02.2012
Civil Engineer
Dar Al-Handasah
01.2008 - 06.2010
- EIT Certificate, California Board
- Professional Engineering License, North Carolina Board of Engineering
- OSHA 30 Certificate
B.Sc. - civil Engineering
Cairo University
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