YOHANNES YIGZAW KEBEDE
WATER RESOURCE ENGINEER
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Dynamic Construction Engineer with a proven track record at Support for Sustainable Development, excelling in surveying techniques and analytical thinking. Spearheaded projects to enhance efficiency and reduce costs by 20%, showcasing exceptional leadership and construction planning skills. Cultivated strategic relationships and achieved project objectives, demonstrating a keen ability to meet tight deadlines.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Engineer
Support for Sustainable Development(NGO)
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
12.2003 - 10.2011
- Inspected project sites to monitor progress and conform to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
- Participated in pre-construction reviews of plans and specifications prior to commencement of projects.
- Managed and directed construction, operations or maintenance activities at project site.
- Monitored the progress of the construction team to ensure all deadlines were met.
- Created detailed reports on construction costs, timelines, labor productivity rates.
- Determined costs of construction projects and completed detailed budgets for each to outline expected expenses.
- Provided guidance to subcontractors regarding construction techniques, materials selection, and cost control measures.
- Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment or labor to determine project feasibility.
- Maintained accurate records of daily progress reports from contractors.
- Conducted regular meetings with contractors, clients, and other stakeholders to discuss project updates and address any issues that may arise during the course of the project.
- Ensured all construction activities complied with local laws and regulations.
- Prepared monthly financial statements detailing income and expenses related to each project.
- Analyzed blueprints, technical drawings, and models to determine construction requirements.
Construction Engineer
Self-employed/ Yohannes Yigzaw GWWC
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
03.2012 - 06.2018
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Complied with company policies and government regulations to prevent and detect rule violations and protect organization from fines and lawsuits.
- Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
- Performed routine audits of internal controls in order to maintain accuracy of financial records.
- Maintained relationships with vendors to obtain the best pricing on supplies and materials.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
- Supervised employees through planning, assignments, and direction.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Conducted regular meetings with senior management team to review progress against established objectives.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Analyzed blueprints, technical drawings, and models to determine construction requirements.
General Manager
Self-employed/ Yohannes Yigzaw GWWC
Addis, Addis Ababa
06.2018 - 04.2023
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Conducted market research to identify trends, opportunities, and threats in the industry.
- Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
- Complied with company policies and government regulations to prevent and detect rule violations and protect organization from fines and lawsuits.
- Maintained relationships with vendors to obtain the best pricing on supplies and materials.
- Supervised employees through planning, assignments, and direction.
- Conducted employee evaluations to provide adequate feedback and recognize quality performance.
- Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Irrigation Engineering / Water Engineering
Arbaminch Water Technology Institute
Ethiopia07-2003
Skills
- Surveying techniques
- Analytical-minded
- Analytical thinking
- Scheduling and estimating
- Water resources engineering
- Construction planning
- AutoCAD
Accomplishments
- FENDIKA WATER SUPPLY PROJECT COMPLITION LETTER
- FERESBET WATER SUPPLY PROJECT COMPLITION LETTER
- ENCHET KAB WATER SUPPLY PROJECT COMPLITION LETTER
- MAFUD WATER SUPPLY PROJECT COMPLITION LETTER
- ADDIS ABABA SCHOOLS WATER SUPPLY PROJECT COMPLITION LETTER
- WOGALSA WATER SUPPLY PROJECT COMPLITION LETTER
- FEASIBILITY DESIGN OF WEYIB IRRIGATION PROJECT
- DESIGN OF ALELISUBULA WATER SUPPLY AND IRRIGATION PROJET
- DESIGN OF AURA WATER SUPPLY PROJECT
Languages
English
Professional
AMHARIC
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- GRADE 2 WATER CONSTRUCTION LICENSE/Ethiopia
- DRADE 5 BUILDING CONSTRUCYION LICENSE/Ethiopia
- DRIVING LICENSE
- JAICA WATER SUPPLY TRAINNING CERTEFICATE
- PYTHON POWERED DATA ANALYTICS MASTERY CERTEFICATE
- AUTOCAD CERTEFICATE
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Manager
Self-employed/ Yohannes Yigzaw GWWC
06.2018 - 04.2023
Construction Engineer
Self-employed/ Yohannes Yigzaw GWWC
03.2012 - 06.2018
Construction Engineer
Support for Sustainable Development(NGO)
12.2003 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Science - Irrigation Engineering / Water Engineering
Arbaminch Water Technology Institute
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