NOUR-JEANNE KARIM
Detroit,Michigan
Summary
Project Engineer with experience coordinating nationwide retail delivery, schedules, budgets, procurement, and closeout activities. Manages submittals, RFIs, change orders, punch lists, turnover, warranties, permits, and inspections in Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC). Known for leading meetings, resolving field issues, and maintaining strong client communication.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer
Sachse Construction
Detroit, MI
05.2025 - Current
- Managed scopes and schedules for nationwide retail projects, coordinating submittals, RFIs, change orders, budgets, cost tracking, and document control through closeout to ensure project adherence to timelines.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, track key milestones, and coordinate procurement and material deliveries to support timely project execution.
- Coordinated communication among owners, clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams, maintaining project controls, logs, and records in Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) to support project transparency.
- Lead owner and coordination meetings, track action items, resolve field concerns, and support punch lists, turnover, warranties, and closeout documentation.
- Coordinate city permit applications, sequence required inspections, address closeout requirements, and support approval of the Certificate of Occupancy (CO).
- Received positive client feedback for responsiveness, follow-through, and attention to project details, reinforcing strong client relationships.
Graduate Research Assistant
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Coordinated project deliverables, analyzed data, and presented findings to inform decisions for building-renovation research project.
Civil Engineer Estimator
Almabani General Contractors
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Led preconstruction estimating and bid coordination for infrastructure, building, airport, and superstructure projects valued at $300 million and above for clients including NEOM, Qiddiya, Red Sea, Sports Boulevard, ROSHN, and the Royal Commission.
- Prepared comprehensive cost estimates and developed tailored proposals for lump-sum, unit-price, and design-build contracts to meet project specifications.
- Solicited subcontractor and vendor quotations, reviewed scope and pricing for compliance, and integrated proposals into bid submissions to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.
- Performed quantity takeoffs, estimated labor and material requirements, and developed bills of quantities for multiple construction projects.
- Reviewed structural and architectural drawings, specifications, and technical documents to accurately define scopes of work and confirm bid requirements.
- Developed project execution plans covering scope, construction methodology, risk mitigation, and schedule strategy for major bids.
- Led multidisciplinary bid teams of electrical and mechanical estimators and interns, assigning deliverables, tracking progress, and maintaining submission deadlines.
- Participated in client pre-bid and post-bid meetings to clarify requirements and support proposal alignment.
- Improved legacy estimating formulas and workflows to increase bid-development efficiency and consistency.
Student Assistant
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Coached students in Microsoft Excel, MATLAB, and problem-solving through targeted individual and small-group instruction, enhancing their understanding and application of concepts in class projects.
General Contractor Assistant
Marwan Arabi Civil Engineering
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Coordinated subcontractors and suppliers to ensure timely and budget-conscious completion of two residential buildings.
- Managed field crews in overseeing construction, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, flooring, and painting activities for two residential building projects.
- Supported civil engineering site supervisors with daily project coordination and scheduling.
- Monitored subcontractor work to align tasks with plans and site requirements.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental and Civil Engineering
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Environmental and Civil Engineering
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI12-2020
Skills
Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour - OSHA Safety Training Institute
- CPR - American Heart Association
- Machine Learning Specialization - DeepLearning.AI, Stanford University
Timeline
Project Engineer
Sachse Construction
05.2025 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
Wayne State University
01.2025 - 04.2025
Civil Engineer Estimator
Almabani General Contractors
06.2021 - 08.2023
Student Assistant
Wayne State University
09.2019 - 08.2020
General Contractor Assistant
Marwan Arabi Civil Engineering
05.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Environmental and Civil Engineering
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental and Civil Engineering
Wayne State University