karim khansa, Urban Researcher

karim khansa

Urban Researcher

American University of Beirut

Location
Lebanon - Beirut
Education
Master's degree, Urban Planning And Design
Experience
9 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :9 years, 7 Months

Urban Researcher at American University of Beirut
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • My current job since January 2022

• Researching municipalities and governance of public services.
• Providing policy recommendations regarding goods provision and infrastructure.

Development Consultant at Economic Development Solutions
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • April 2021 to December 2022

• Lead research projects in multiple economic development sectors including agriculture, education, urban planning, and healthcare.
• Conducted multiple impact assessments and evaluations for development interventions undertaken by global institutions such as UNDP, Save the Children, and Mercy Corps.
• Designed and developed quantitative and qualitative data collection methodologies for more than 20 research projects.
• Collected and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data (more than 200 interview with Key Informants and more than 50 quantitative surveys).
• Collaborated on multiple academic and technical research papers in the field of economic and humanitarian development.
• Collaborated with client researchers and specialists with global agencies such as UNDP and UNHCR to determine research methods and deliverables.
• Trained data collectors on data collection techniques and proper use of data

Quantity Surveyor and Estimation Engineer at RAMCO s.a.l Beirut, Lebanon
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • February 2018 to April 2021

• Submitted multiple winning tenders as part of the estimation department.
• Improved estimation process by integrating pre-bid quantity surveying into the bid process.
• Prepared full Bills of Quantities for all construction divisions for multiple pre-contract and post-contract projects.
• Conducted procurement and cost control activities on projects involving varied scope and suppliers from wide-ranging sectors and disciplines.
• Negotiated and prepared contracts with subcontractors and vendors in civil and architectural fields.
• Developed and updated project schedules for multiple projects using Primavera P6.

Quantity Surveyor and Planning Engineer at MAN Enterprise s.a.l
  • Lebanon
  • May 2014 to June 2017

• Conducted Quantity Surveying for all structural and architectural works on multiple high-end projects.
• Streamlined payment processes to vendors and suppliers by making Quantity take-off drawings more accessible and readable.
• Tracked invoices and payments for multiple vendors and subcontractors.
• Used LEAN construction principles to develop a “Last Planner System” of time management. This helped in the completion of the ABC Verdun Mall project in record time.
• Successfully managed ongoing project schedules of up to 25, 000 activities using Primavera P6.

Site Engineer at Khatib & Alami Consolidated Engineering Company
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • July 2012 to August 2012

- site supervision mainly on concrete and structural works.
- Inspections and shop drawings review.
- Interation with contractor, architect, project manager, and other parties.
- Project name: Raouche view 1090 luxury residential building in beirut.

Education

Master's degree, Urban Planning And Design
  • at American University Of Beirut
  • May 2024

the Master's in Urban Planning and policy at the American University of Beirut trains students in planning principles, regulations, zoning, and codes. Furthermore, it prepares students to achieve regional and town planning results at a high level. As a thesis candidate, my thesis revolves around infrastructure and service provision provided by municipalities and local governments in Lebanon.

Bachelor's degree, Construction Engineering
  • at American University Of Beirut
  • February 2014

The bachelor's degree in construction engineering combines technical knowledge in civil engineering and training in construction management principles including planning, estimation, cost control, and contracts management.

High school or equivalent, Construction Engineering
  • at Beirut Baptist School
  • June 2010

LS Lebanese

Specialties & Skills

Urban Policy
Procurement
Quantity Survey
Estimation
Planning
ACTIVITY BASED COSTING
ADMINISTRATION
BUDGETING
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
COST CONTROL
DRAFTING
EDITING
MICROSOFT OFFICE
PAYABLES
PROCUREMENT
Planning and Scheduling
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Languages

Arabic
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English
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Training and Certifications

Project Management Professional (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2020
Valid Until:
December 2023