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SOLOMON ESA

TEANECK,US

Summary

  • Experienced in project oversight, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications while enforcing safety regulations. Skilled in quality assurance and control, monitoring all construction phases and verifying material standards. Proficient in documentation and reporting, maintaining detailed records of inspections, materials, and project progress. Strong communicator, coordinating effectively with contractors and project managers to resolve issues and ensure project success.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

SENIOR MATERIAL INSPECTOR OR MATERIAL ENGINEER

GRE (German rail Engineering)
02.2024 - 02.2025
  • Testing and inspecting materials: Ensuring aggregates, asphalt, concrete, soil and other components meet specifications.
  • Monitoring construction: Checking every stage from excavation to paving to ensure it meets standards.
  • Enforcing quality control: Defining what's acceptable, identifying problems, and taking corrective action.
  • Collaborating with the team: Working closely with the project manager, contractor, and others to achieve a high-quality project.
  • Ensure the work adheres to plans, specifications, and safety standards.
  • Monitor site activities, including earthwork, paving, and bridge construction, to verify quality and compliance.
  • Document progress, identify deviations, and coordinate with contractors and engineers to resolve issues.

RESIDENT ENGINEER

Eng. Zewdie Cons. Eng.
06.2022 - 06.2024
  • Evaluated and adjusted construction and engineering processes to maximize project efficiency, solving technical problems.
  • Successfully managed project schedules by implementing effective time management strategies, mitigating any potential delays or disruptions in the construction process.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives within the team by analyzing past performances on completed projects and identifying areas for growth or enhancement moving forward.
  • Coordinated with subcontractors and consultants to boost productivity and efficiency.
  • Ensure the work adheres to plans, specifications, and safety standards.
  • Monitor site activities, including earthwork, paving, and bridge construction, to verify quality and compliance.
  • Document progress, identify deviations, and coordinate with contractors and engineers to resolve issues.

RESIDENT ENGINEER

Birhan Construction Design Consultant Plc
11.2020 - 07.2022
  • Successfully managed project schedules by implementing effective time management strategies, mitigating any potential delays or disruptions in the construction process.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives within the team by analyzing past performances on completed projects and identifying areas for growth or enhancement moving forward.
  • Coordinated with subcontractors and consultants to boost productivity and efficiency.

MATERIAL AND PAVEMENT ENGINEER

Kathib And Alami Consulting Engineers Off shores
06.2019 - 11.2020
  • Testing materials: Ensuring aggregates, asphalt, and other components meet specifications.
  • Monitoring construction: Checking every stage from excavation to paving to ensure it meets standards.
  • Enforcing quality control: Defining what's acceptable, identifying problems, and taking corrective action.
  • Collaborating with the team: Working closely with the project manager, contractor, and others to achieve a high-quality project.
  • Ensure the work adheres to plans, specifications, and safety standards.
  • Monitor site activities, including earthwork, paving, and bridge construction, to verify quality and compliance.
  • Document progress, identify deviations, and coordinate with contractors and engineers to resolve issues.

MATERIAL AND PAVEMENT ENGINEER

ECDSWC (Ethiopian construction Design and Supervision Work corporation)
02.2016 - 06.2019
  • Testing materials: Ensuring aggregates, asphalt, and other components meet specifications.
  • Monitoring construction: Checking every stage from excavation to paving to ensure it meets standards.
  • Enforcing quality control: Defining what's acceptable, identifying problems, and taking corrective action.
  • Embankment construction work inspection (back and side slope construction supervision).
  • Quarry source management and inspection.
  • Ensure the work adheres to plans, specifications, and safety standards.
  • Monitor site activities, including earthwork, paving, and bridge construction, to verify quality and compliance.
  • Document progress, identify deviations, and coordinate with contractors and engineers to resolve issues.

MATERIAL/PAVEMENT ENGINEER

Eng. Zewdie Cons. Eng PLC
05.2013 - 10.2015
  • Testing and inspecting materials: Ensuring aggregates, asphalt, and other components meet specifications.
  • Monitoring construction work: inspecting every stage from excavation to paving to ensure it meets standards.
  • Enforcing quality control: Defining what's acceptable, identifying problems, and taking corrective action.
  • Collaborating with the team: Working closely with the project manager, contractor, and others to achieve a high-quality project.
  • Ensure the work adheres to plans, specifications, and safety standards.
  • Monitor site activities, including earthwork, paving, and bridge construction, to verify quality and compliance.
  • Document progress, identify deviations, and coordinate with contractors and engineers to resolve issues.

MATERIAL ENGINEER

Highway Engineers Consulting Plc
10.2011 - 05.2013
  • Testing and inspecting materials: Ensuring aggregates, asphalt, and other components meet specifications.
  • Monitoring construction work: Checking every stage from excavation to paving to ensure it meets standards.
  • Enforcing quality control: Defining what's acceptable, identifying problems, and taking corrective action.
  • Collaborating with the team: Working closely with the project manager, contractor, and others to achieve a high-quality project.

MATERIAL ENGINEER

Alemayehu Ketema G.C.
07.2009 - 10.2011
  • Testing materials: Ensuring aggregates, asphalt, and other components meet specifications.
  • Monitoring construction: Checking every stage from excavation to paving to ensure it meets standards.
  • Enforcing quality control: Defining what's acceptable, identifying problems, and taking corrective action.
  • Collaborating with the team: Working closely with the project manager, contractor, and others to achieve a high-quality project.

MATERIAL ENGINEER

Kajo International Construction Plc
10.2008 - 07.2009
  • Testing materials: Ensuring aggregates, asphalt, and other components meet specifications.
  • Monitoring construction: Checking every stage from excavation to paving to ensure it meets standards.
  • Enforcing quality control: Defining what's acceptable, identifying problems, and taking corrective action.
  • Collaborating with the team: Working closely with the project manager, contractor, and others to achieve a high-quality project.

MATERIAL ENGINEER

Sino Hydro Corporation
10.2006 - 01.2008
  • Testing materials: Ensuring aggregates, asphalt, and other components meet specifications.
  • Monitoring construction: Checking every stage from excavation to paving to ensure it meets standards.
  • Enforcing quality control: Defining what's acceptable, identifying problems, and taking corrective action.
  • Collaborating with the team: Working closely with the project manager, contractor, and others to achieve a high-quality project.

MATERIAL ENGINEER

Satcon Construction Plc
09.2005 - 08.2006
  • Testing materials: Ensuring aggregates, asphalt, and other components meet specifications.
  • Monitoring construction: Checking every stage from excavation to paving to ensure it meets standards.
  • Enforcing quality control: Defining what's acceptable, identifying problems, and taking corrective action.
  • Collaborating with the team: Working closely with the project manager, contractor, and others to achieve a high-quality project.

Education

MASTER OF ARTS - Project Management

Yardestic International College
Addis Ababa
01.2017

MASTER OF ENGINEERING - Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)

Arba Minch University
Arba Minch, Ethiopia
01.2008

BACHELER OF SCIENCE - Earth Science (Geology)

Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
01.2005

Skills

  • Project planning and organization
  • Pavement and mix design
  • Effective communication
  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Problem solving and decision making
  • Risk management strategies
  • Analytical thinking and inspection
  • Testing and documentation

Training

  • Project Management, 2018, Addis Ababa University School of Commerce
  • Super Pave Asphalt Mix Design, 2019, Lucy Academy
  • Pavement Design, Analysis and Management, Lucy Academy

Languages

English, Not Native

Professional Summary

Overseeing the project, ensuring adherence to plans, specifications, inspecting construction work and materials and contract requirements (Mostly against AASHTO, ASTM, ACI, BS., And other standards), safety enforcement, documenting and reporting, testing, monitoring progress with time, quality and cost, reviewing the contractor's work, and resolving any conflicts., Monitor and inspect all phases of construction: This includes earthwork, concrete pouring, in-situ concrete casting, asphalt paving, structural elements (bridges, culverts), drainage systems back filling, signage, and safety features., Verify materials: Inspect incoming materials (concrete, aggregates, soil, asphalt, steel, etc.) to ensure they meet specified quality standards and test results are acceptable., Check workmanship: Ensure that all work is performed correctly and to the required standards and tolerances., Interpret and enforce blueprints, drawings, and project specifications: Ensure contractors are following the approved designs precisely., Identify deviations: Spot any work that doesn't conform to the plans and report it immediately., Monitor work site for safety compliance: Ensure contractors are adhering to all safety regulations, traffic control plans, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements., Identify and report unsafe conditions: Take immediate action to address or report any hazards., Ensure public safety and the longevity of infrastructure., Maintain detailed daily reports: Document all activities, inspections, materials used, personnel on site, weather conditions, and any issues encountered., Record measurements and quantities: Accurately track and record the work completed for payment purposes., Ensuring project documents are completed, collected, and signed in timely manner, Records test results, analyzes data, and prepares reports on material performance and taking photograph and video for project progress., Liaise with contractors: Communicate inspection findings, issues, and requirements clearly and professionally to the contractor's representatives and report to project manager or to Senior Resident engineer., Communicate with project engineers/managers: Report on progress, quality, and any significant problems and project status., Coordinate with other inspectors/stakeholders., Oversee or perform field tests: Ensure materials and workmanship are tested according to project requirements (e.g., soil compaction tests, paved asphalt temp, compaction and workmanship, concrete slump tests) and inspect the material delivered on site time, quality, and proper utilization., Reviewing the Pavement design as per the Traffic load and weather, mix design of asphalt and concrete, provides technical guidance for construction team, ensuring quality materials and methods are used. This may include conducting inspections of construction work and material, interpreting drawings, and approving materials with the contract specifications. And inspection for drainage structures construction, concrete quality test, reinforcement inspection, back fill inspection as per the drawing and standard specifications. Embankment construction, bridge and culvert approach, sub grade fill, back and side slope construction supervision., Quarry and borrow source management and inspection: Quarry source management and inspection. Soil and aggregate production for: sub-Garde, for fill, for and quarry stone production inspection for, concrete aggregates and for pavement layers (subbase, base course and asphalt aggregates) construction inspection as per the standard specifications., Ensure materials used in construction projects meet specified standards, such as aggregate for subbase or base course material, concrete aggregates, and asphalt mix quality inspection before delivery, during delivery and during placement. conduct tests, analyze data, and implement corrective actions., Construction Supervision: Oversees the construction process, ensuring materials are handled and placed correctly. Inspect work, address any issues, and ensure quality throughout., Make sure the roads, bridges, and other infrastructure are built strong, cost-saving, durable, and safe.

Languages

English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

SENIOR MATERIAL INSPECTOR OR MATERIAL ENGINEER

GRE (German rail Engineering)
02.2024 - 02.2025

RESIDENT ENGINEER

Eng. Zewdie Cons. Eng.
06.2022 - 06.2024

RESIDENT ENGINEER

Birhan Construction Design Consultant Plc
11.2020 - 07.2022

MATERIAL AND PAVEMENT ENGINEER

Kathib And Alami Consulting Engineers Off shores
06.2019 - 11.2020

MATERIAL AND PAVEMENT ENGINEER

ECDSWC (Ethiopian construction Design and Supervision Work corporation)
02.2016 - 06.2019

MATERIAL/PAVEMENT ENGINEER

Eng. Zewdie Cons. Eng PLC
05.2013 - 10.2015

MATERIAL ENGINEER

Highway Engineers Consulting Plc
10.2011 - 05.2013

MATERIAL ENGINEER

Alemayehu Ketema G.C.
07.2009 - 10.2011

MATERIAL ENGINEER

Kajo International Construction Plc
10.2008 - 07.2009

MATERIAL ENGINEER

Sino Hydro Corporation
10.2006 - 01.2008

MATERIAL ENGINEER

Satcon Construction Plc
09.2005 - 08.2006

MASTER OF ARTS - Project Management

Yardestic International College

MASTER OF ENGINEERING - Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)

Arba Minch University

BACHELER OF SCIENCE - Earth Science (Geology)

Addis Ababa University