Teklemariam Gebru
Seattle
Summary
Results-driven reputed Engineer with 15+ years work experience in Heavy civil works, Airport, Road, long span bridges, utility, manufacturing, Real estate and public construction projects having expertise in leading complex projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, inspecting, quality controlling, contract administration, bid preparation, scheduling, claim management, and financial management
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy General Manager
Amete construction
Ethiopia
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Led, coordinated, monitored and evaluated operations of construction projects
- Prepared bid proposals to secure competitive advantages in construction projects
- Oversaw implementation of planned programs of the company
- Managed financial flow of the company
- Prepared strategic and operational plan of the company
- Led external communications to facilitate collaboration with construction project stakeholders, including employers, consultants, and financial institutions
Project Manager for Forestry research Center
Mirab const plc
Ethiopia
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Developed project master schedule.
- Developed work methodology for construction activities to streamline execution.
- Prepared organization structure of the project
- Developed mobilization plan detailing resources and timelines for project execution.
- prepared monthly Interim payment certificates
- Prepared variation order proposals
- Developed claim documents along with supportive and substantiating documents
- Led overall activities of the project
- Monitored, and evaluated project progress
- Reviewed weekly, monthly, and master schedules periodically
Project Manager for Gelan manufacturing proj
Sisay K GCC
Ethiopia
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Led project activities to ensure alignment with objectives and timelines
- Oversaw project cash flow to maintain budget integrity and financial stability
- Prepared Master, monthly and quarterly schedules and progress reports.
- Coordinated resource supply to support project milestones and deliverables
- Controlled productivity, proper utilization of resources
- Oversaw quality control works, reviewed test results.
- Attended tripartite meetings with stakeholders
- Managed variation orders and cost breakdowns.
Construction department of the company
Mezabir trading
Addis Ababa
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Led construction projects
- Coordinated resources
- Monitored and evaluated projects' performance
- Managed clients' specific change requests
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Provided support and guidance to project teams to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Proposed new ideas to improve team efficiency and results.
Project Manager Arusi university const proj
Afrotsion construction
Addis ababa
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Successfully completed construction of new campus of Arusi university construction project that includes construction of four G+4 dormitory buildings, two G+4 classroom buildings, one G+8 administration building, internal compound access road, drainage structure, wastewater lines, water supply lines.
- Managed daily activities of the project
- Monitored and evaluated progress of the project
- Managed communications with project employer and consultant
- Supervised quality control processes and analyzed test results for compliance.
Head of Project Coordination & follow up dept'
Afrotsion construction
Addis Aababa, Arusi
10.2015 - 08.2016
- Successfully coordinated resource requirements, and contract administration works of ten active construction projects
- Monitored and evaluated progress of the projects on a weekly basis.
- Selected competent subcontractors, & evaluated performance of subcontractors
Project Manager for contract 1 Road const proj.
GLobal BC
Addis Ababa
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Successfully completed construction of one 24m span bridge, and four 36 m length culverts and approach roads
- Coordinated resource supply to ensure project continuity
- Controlled resource utilization to optimize project execution
- Led communications with employer and consultants to align project objectives
- Supervised subcontractor performance to meet project deadlines.
engineering department head and PM for bridge proj
Pan Africa const.
Addis Ababa
08.2010 - 07.2014
- Successfully completed construction of 40m span wabele box girder bridge with approach road in the capacity of project manager
- Successfully coordinated the recovery of 100m span Omo river bridge project
- Led contract administration for project, managing negotiations and compliance to ensure project alignment with contractual obligations
- Developed time claim document, detailing project delays and justifications to support claims for additional time
Project Engineer- Axum Air port, Drainage, & HWSP
Magecon construction and technical service
Axum ,Harar
04.2001 - 12.2007
- Successfully completed construction of Axum airport construction project, Axum drainage construction project, Harar water supply lot -2 construction project
- Conducted site inspections to monitor construction works are performed according to contract specifications, drawings and standards.
- Oversaw quality control processes for construction materials and workmanship.
- Reviewed and approved test results
- Review interim payment certificates
- Communicated with subcontractors to facilitate workflow and resolve issues.
- compiled and maintained records of daily reports,checklists, approvals, clarifications, correspondences and minutes of meetings
Head of construction supervision
Tigray Education office
Tigray
05.1999 - 03.2001
- Supervised day today activities of School construction projects.
- Prepared bid documents, and evaluated contractors' offer for new school construction projects
- Conducted inspection of construction works.
- Performed quality control works
- Reviewed and approved master work schedules.
- Lead correspondences with contractors and stakeholders
- Monitored project progress reports to ensure that progress is inline with time frame and planned budget
- Maintained records of bid documents, bid evaluations, awards, inspections, approvals, correspondences, & reports
Education
Master of Arts - Project Management
Admas University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia09-2022
Bachelor of Science - Construction Technology and Management
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia03-2012
Associate of Science - Building Engineer
Addis Ababa University
Addis, Ethiopia07-1997
Skills
- Project management
- Leading & coordinating multidisciplinary teams
- Developing strategic & operational plan
- Inspection
- Quality control
- Bid preparation, Evaluation & award
- Contract administration
- Project scheduling
- Claim management
- Resource coordination
- Performance evaluation
- Human resources leadership
Timeline
Deputy General Manager
Amete construction
01.2023 - 04.2025
Project Manager for Forestry research Center
Mirab const plc
04.2022 - 12.2023
Project Manager for Gelan manufacturing proj
Sisay K GCC
10.2020 - 03.2022
Construction department of the company
Mezabir trading
06.2019 - 09.2020
Project Manager Arusi university const proj
Afrotsion construction
09.2016 - 01.2018
Head of Project Coordination & follow up dept'
Afrotsion construction
10.2015 - 08.2016
Project Manager for contract 1 Road const proj.
GLobal BC
01.2015 - 05.2015
engineering department head and PM for bridge proj
Pan Africa const.
08.2010 - 07.2014
Project Engineer- Axum Air port, Drainage, & HWSP
Magecon construction and technical service
04.2001 - 12.2007
Head of construction supervision
Tigray Education office
05.1999 - 03.2001
Master of Arts - Project Management
Admas University
Bachelor of Science - Construction Technology and Management
Addis Ababa University
Associate of Science - Building Engineer
Addis Ababa University