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Jihad Ali Zitawi, Civil Project Engineer

Jihad Ali Zitawi

Civil Project Engineer·Terra international construction

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 8 years, 1 months

Civil Project Engineer

December 2019 - July 2020

Terra international construction

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

December 2019 - July 2020

 Completes engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements.  Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with management.  Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning personnel to phases and elements, and reviewing bids from contractors.  Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards.  Completes technical studies and prepares cost estimates.  Confirms product performance by designing and conducting tests.  Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements.  Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.  Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan, scheduling changes, and recommending actions.  Controls project costs by approving expenditures and administering contractor contracts.  Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.  Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.  Maintains project data base by writing computer programs; entering and backing up data

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Civil Project Engineer

November 2017 - July 2019

Abu Arja Contracting Company

Amman, Jordan

November 2017 - July 2019

• Planned and prioritised project work in line with the defined plan while regularly reviewing and adhering to show drawing for effective project execution.
• Provided required support and guidance to the subcontractors along with preparing project documents for project consultant.
• Regularly monitored project progress to ensure on-time completion of every stages/phases with highest quality standards.
• Conducted meetings with the clients, architects and consultants to discuss and inform about project status.
• Planned and directed project activity processing while adhering to time and budget planning standards.
• Collaborated with the senior engineers to ensure on-time execution and completion of assigned work.
• Strategically directed the execution of technical, economical and administrative functions of various projects.
• Conducted soil testing to determine adequacy and strength of concrete, asphalt and steel foundations.
• Prepared daily detailed reports and logged project status for quality assurance purpose.
• Conducted meetings with various vendors for building material qualifications and compliance of the products.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Site Engineer

August 2014 - September 2017

Kharafi National Company

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

August 2014 - September 2017

• Strategically planned and organised site work while regularly participating in meetings with the clients, architects and consultants to inform about project progress.
• Supervised and led site labour along with assisting them in accomplishing pre-established project goals.
• Monitored quality control and safety issues on site; implemented necessary measures to resolve such issues for enhanced performance.
• Determined and resolved technical issues as well as prepared detailed project report after the completion of work for client approval.
• Overseen the process of material selection and requisition in addition to taking corrective action of proper material maintenance.
• Prepared and provided project related documents for client approval.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Site Engineer

February 2012 - July 2014

Construction Management Building Company

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

February 2012 - July 2014

• Collaborated with the senior engineers to discuss and follow-up on project progress.
• Prepared and provided civil shop drawings; submitted same to the architecture and MEB engineer for further approval.
• Spearheaded various surveys, organising facilities, ensuring adherence with the technical designs/drawings and supervised contracted staff.
• Adhered to project specifications, budget and timescales.
• Maintained close communication with the clients, subcontractors and other staff members (quantity surveyors and overall project manager).
• Provided technical support in resolving site issues in addition to preparing site reports and other documents.
• Effectively negotiated and ordered required material in close conjunction with the quantity surveyors.
• Implemented and adhered to health, safety and sustainability policies and legislations.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Education

An-Najah National University

December 2011

December 2011

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Palestine

GPA (percentage): 76.5%

GPA (percentage): 76.5%

Bachelors in Civil Engineering – 2011 An-Najah National University (Faculty of Engineering) Nablus, Palestine

Skills

MS Project
Expert
MS Project
Expert
Finishing
Expert
Finishing
Expert
Residential Projects
Expert
Residential Projects
Expert
Civil Engineering
Expert
Civil Engineering
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
Construction Plans and Method Statements
Expert
Construction Plans and Method Statements
Expert
Reviewing/Interpreting Designs
Expert
Reviewing/Interpreting Designs
Expert
Consultants/Subcontractors Liaison
Expert
Consultants/Subcontractors Liaison
Expert
Construction Project Management
Expert
Construction Project Management
Expert
Resource Optimisation
Expert
Resource Optimisation
Expert
Structural Design: SAP 14.2.2, ETAP
Expert
Structural Design: SAP 14.2.2, ETAP
Expert
Structural Engineering
Expert
Structural Engineering
Expert
Business and Organisation Development
Expert
Business and Organisation Development
Expert
Team Leadership and Communication
Expert
Team Leadership and Communication
Expert
Project Management: Primavera HVAC
Expert
Project Management: Primavera HVAC
Expert
Design Engineering
Expert
Design Engineering
Expert
Productivity and Efficiency Improvement
Expert
Productivity and Efficiency Improvement
Expert
Technical Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving
Expert
Technical Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving
Expert
Safety and Compliance Management
Expert
Safety and Compliance Management
Expert
Site Supervision and Coordination
Expert
Site Supervision and Coordination
Expert
Project Planning, Coordination and Control
Expert
Project Planning, Coordination and Control
Expert
Material Inspection and Stock Optimisation
Expert
Material Inspection and Stock Optimisation
Expert
Schedule Adherence and Progress Reporting
Expert
Schedule Adherence and Progress Reporting
Expert
Budget Management and Costs Control
Expert
Budget Management and Costs Control
Expert
Drawing: AutoCAD 2012
Expert
Drawing: AutoCAD 2012
Expert
MS Project
Expert
MS Project
Expert
Finishing
Expert
Finishing
Expert
Residential Projects
Expert
Residential Projects
Expert
Civil Engineering
Expert
Civil Engineering
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Jordan Engineers Association

Civil Engineer Memberships

January 2012

Training and Certifications

Training
Interior Design
Design institute Amman
Feb 2018
Auto Cad Civil 3D
DOT learning center
Feb 2011
Primavera
An Najah National University
Nov 2011
Auto Cad
Palestinian Educational and Cultural Forum
Aug 2009

Hobbies

  • Football