Karim Ghazzaoui, Project Engineer

Karim Ghazzaoui

Project Engineer

MAC Enterprise Holding

Location
Lebanon - Beirut
Education
Master's degree, Civil Engineering
Experience
9 years, 2 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :9 years, 2 Months

Project Engineer at MAC Enterprise Holding
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • My current job since September 2015

Duties:

• Performed numerous site inspections for both civil and finishing works, and ensured that the work is as per the project specifications and final approved drawings
• Planned site activities in detail, set targets, accurately forecasted completion dates, and projected material and labor costs
• Optimized the use of personnel to achieve the schedule and addressed deviations
• Submitted payment certificates, prepared variation orders, and negotiated with clients
• Ensured compliance of project operations with HSE standards and dealt with discrepancies
• Coordinated with MEP teams to ensure that all necessary activities are reviewed and running smoothly
• Developed periodic reports related to the activities of the project and prepared material submittals, method statements, RFIs, and shop drawings

Key Achievements:

• Successfully lead the completion of K-Galleria and Sodeco 786 concrete works on time and substantially below budget. Generated 5-10% over anticipated profits
• Successfully completed LAU - Safadi Fine Arts building renovation works before the scheduled time
• Supervised 60 project employees, including in-house labors and sub-contractors
• Achieved zero accident during the whole construction phase of Ashrafieh 4527
• Trained over 7 interns in day-to-day site management and construction operations

Estimation Engineer at MAC Enterprise Holding
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • September 2015 to July 2016

Duties:

•Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment and labors to determine the total construction cost
• Prepared project schedule and site logistics plan, reviewed contract and finalized all tender documents
• Obtained bids from subcontractors, analyzed and compared their offers

Key Achievements:
• Submitted tenders for 13 contracts within 4 months including $15m-$30m projects like "Marina Gate", "The Titan", "Admir", and "50 Rise"

Trainee Site Engineer at MAN Enterprise
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • July 2014 to September 2014

Projects:
• Crédit Libanais Headquarters, high rise building located in Adlieh, total built-up area : 43000 sqm, budget : 63, 000, 000 $
• DAMAC Tower, residential tower with interiors by Versace Home located in Solidere, budget : 80, 000, 000 $

Duties:
• Performed quantity surveying and site inspections
• Managed reports and documents tracking, project documentation, invoice/agreement verification

Trainee Site Engineer at Dolmen Contracting
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • June 2013 to September 2013

Projects:
• V-Verdun, commercial center located in Verdun, total built-up area : 17600 sqm

Duties:
•Assisted the project engineers in inspecting structural elements including hollow core and post tension slabs
•Monitored safety measures and reported identified incidents
•Gained experience in blueprint reading in maps, and plans preparation

Education

Master's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at Université Saint-Joseph
  • June 2015
High school or equivalent, High School
  • at Lycée Verdun
  • June 2010

Lycée Verdun (1995-2010)

Bayt Tests

IQ Test
IQ Test
Score 72%

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Leadership
Problem Solving
Structural Design
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Autocad
Revit Structure
MIicrosoft Word
Primavera
SAP2000
Illustrator
3ds Max
Sketchup

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Expert
Spanish
Beginner

Memberships

American Society of Civil Engineers
  • Member
  • February 2013

Training and Certifications

Saint Luis University's English Proficiency Test (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2014

Hobbies

  • Swimming
  • Drawing
    Fabriano Prize Award
  • Playing Piano