Joe Saikaly, Engineering Site Consultant

Joe Saikaly

Engineering Site Consultant

Associated Consulting Engineers

Location
Lebanon - Beirut
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
Experience
8 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :8 years, 3 Months

Engineering Site Consultant at Associated Consulting Engineers
  • Lebanon - Saidon
  • My current job since August 2018

- Assisting the Resident Engineer on a USAID funded project in Jezzine Caza for 27 villages
- Site works include : Rehabilitation/Construction of potable water networks, reservoirs, pumping stations, chlorination rooms & wastewater treatment plants.
- Tasks include infrastructure, civil, mechanical & electricals inspections.
- Coordination between municipalities & water establishment to resolve site issues.
- Coordination with client regarding problems that occur, variation orders, monthly reports & payments.

Project Coordinator at Associated Consulting Engineers
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • May 2018 to August 2018

- Developed a rain water drainage scheme for Kind Fahed Naval Base in Saudi Arabia
- Updated the regional manager on overall project progress and made sure that all involved section got latest information and data in order to complete the project.

Water Resources Engineer at Associated Consulting Engineers ; ACE
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • March 2017 to May 2018

• Designed sewer, rain, and potable water networks for TAIF university in Saudi Arabia.
• Assisted the project manager in designing a sewer network master plan along with project
costing for Baabda region.
• Data collection on fixed asset valuation and GIS upgrading and training.
• Improved my knowledge with different types of valves, water tanks and water supply systems.
• Helped in designing the rainwater, potable water and sewer drainage of a road in Beit Mery.

Project Manager at Manoukian E.P.Q.S & Construction Management
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • September 2016 to May 2017

Working on :
- restaurant/bar renovation project in Badaro
- Finishing project for a residential building in Naccache
- Development project in Wadi Chahrour

In charge of procurement, payment, manpower distribution, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical & Civil works coordination, Coordination with client & execution.

Field Engineer intern at Dhafir Development and Contracting
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • July 2015 to August 2015

• Assisted the site engineer in the finishing phase of the project.
• Coordinated between the sub & main Contractor concerning Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing works.
• Supervised activity sequence and monitored proper manpower distribution for higher efficiency & productivity.
• Also witnessed activity acceleration and crashing in order to meet the project milestones.

Field Engineer intern at Dhafir Development and Contracting
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • July 2014 to August 2014

• Assisted the site engineer in soil works: Shoring systems, construction of diaphragm wall, piles and MAT foundation.
• Supervised substructure piling works, testing & pile head treatment followed by substructure waterproofing tanking system.
• Split tasks with one of the site engineers to execute a post tension slab. Supervised the execution of the super-structure reinforced concrete.
• Directly supervised an execution team and interacted with foremen, charge hands and labor supervisors and work force. Getting insights on “ practical way of doing things”
• I also familiarised myself with the disciplines of a contracting company by meeting with the planning, procurement, contract, tendering, QA/QC & safety representatives to understand the sequence of operations.

Field Engineer Intern at Kettaneh Construction
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • July 2012 to August 2012

• Worked on AutoCAD software to take off on site quantities required for each element of the building.
• Supervised reinforcement of vertical elements, walls and slabs
• Performed surveying for the parking ramp and provided adequate markings through the use of theodolite and total station equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at Lebanese American University
  • May 2016
High school or equivalent, Scientific with specialty in mathematics
  • at Lycée louis Massignon
  • June 2010

Specialties & Skills

Management
problem solving skills
Computer Skills
Communication Skills
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Project management
MEETING FACILITATION
Google Sketchup
AUTOCAD
Microsoft Office (Word/Excell/Powerpoint)
Adobe photoshop
GRAPHIC DESIGN
MICROSOFT EXCEL
Primavery P6

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Expert
Spanish
Beginner

Hobbies

  • Music
    DJ at music events, worked with event planners
  • Football
    play on a weekly basis with friends
  • Camping & Hiking