Charbel Assaker, Community Support Project Officer

Charbel Assaker

Community Support Project Officer

INTERSOS

Location
Lebanon
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
Experience
6 years, 2 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :6 years, 2 Months

Community Support Project Officer at INTERSOS
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • My current job since September 2022

• Monitor and report on the project activities and ensure compliance with plans and INTERSOS-UNHCR standards
• Suggest new methods and approaches in order to improve the quality of the activities
• Collect all the data related to the Wash/Shelter Activities in Mount Lebanon and in other areas of Lebanon
• Organize and implement the construction works on the field including supervising and carrying out the execution of shelter/Wash support activities such as rehabilitation and construction of (individual and collective) shelters, rehabilitation, and upgrading of sanitary and water facilities; as well as Community Support Projects fueled by renewable energy (Solar Systems)
• Conduct technical assessments and proposals for the targeted Community Support Projects collective sites
• Inspect construction activities at each site daily to ensure adherence to agreed standards and processes
• Ensure project documents are properly filed and kept secure
• Produce weekly/daily progress reports on the field activities and contract status
• Ensure respect for security rules and report immediately to the CSP Expert
• Respond to donor requests for special cases and follow their progress
• Develop external relationships with municipalities, beneficiaries, contractors, ministries, regional water establishments, and other relevant stakeholders
• Support the Logistics department on the tendering process and suppliers’ selection, and evaluate contractors' and suppliers’ tender specifications

Senior Site Engineer at Alaya Construction & Engineering
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • September 2018 to September 2022

• Implemented construction schedules, methods, equipment, and labor requirements, using MS Project

• Conducted project site visits to meet with construction staff, evaluate progress and discuss operational issues

• Managed various stages of construction projects, including tender, execution, and handing over phase

• Prepared site reports and organized subcontractor invoices, codes documentation, and schematics

• Monitored team of 30 personnel during construction activities to minimize project delays and maintain a tight schedule

• Ordered and tracked delivery of construction materials and supplies from vendors

• Prepared and presented project cost estimates, determining project feasibility based on data analysis and recommended improvements

Civil Site Engineer at Sfeir Engineering Company
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • October 2017 to March 2018

Supervising and monitoring the sub-contractors concrete/steel works and making sure that everything is being done properly before the deadline according to codes and specifications. Preparing weekly scope of work, rebar and concrete bill of quantities and bar bending schedules. Handing over finished work to consultants. Communicating with consultants, engineers and foreign workers to ensure a smooth progress of work.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at Lebanese American University
  • January 2017

Honor List Student

High school or equivalent, General Science
  • at Jbeil Public School
  • January 2013

Honor Student

Specialties & Skills

AUTOCAD
INTERPRETATION
MICROSOFT WORKS
QUALITY CONTROL
SCHEDULING
SUPERVISORY SKILLS

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Expert

Hobbies

  • Sports: Ski, Football, Basketball
  • • Active member of the ASCE club (American Society of Civil Engineering)