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Project: Support to Civil Reform and Management capacity of Public Administration Phase II, Lebanon
Scope/Objective:
- Project aims at supporting civil service reform initiatives that are undertaken by OMSAR to modernize public sector organizations by providing them with the latest management tools, to boost the technical and managerial capacity of municipalities
- Design, construction and equipment of sanitary landfills and Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) facilities throughout Lebanon- Funded by EU Grants.
- Ensure sustainability of operation and maintenance of the already constructed SWM facilities - OMSAR has secured funding from the national treasury of the Lebanese Government for (O&M) phase.
- Support, as a civil engineer, the SWMP core team through providing engineering and technical input in all phases of project planning, management and execution.
Job role: Management and Supervision.
Key functions:
- Provide engineering and technical advice;
- Work in close coordination with the SWMP team, the procurement team, and the waste management specialists to formulate the concept and detailed design of different project phases; and liaise with the stakeholders including local government and community during all phases of the project;
- Monitor performance of the Consultant/Supplier/Construction Contractors in line with the conditions of contract;
- Develop a quality assurance mechanism and on-site construction supervision plan;
- Participate in tender evaluation and acceptance committees pertaining to SWM projects;
- Prepare/review necessary TOR’s, reports, annual work plans, and budgets; technical submittals and work schedules
- Perform any other duties or specific functions as deemed necessary.

Main achievements:
- Baalbeck and Srar-Akkar: Construction of MBT facilities (structure and related infrastructure) in addition to supply/installation of equipment as required by the Contract documents;
- Construction of new Sanitary Landfills in two lots: Baalbeck, Joub Jannine and Srar-Akkar in accordance to Contract documents;
- Monitoring/assessment of the ongoing operation and maintenance activities mainly in Baalbeck, Bar Elias, Zahle and Joub Jannine facilities;
- Providing engineering support for the redesign of newly located sanitary landfill in Srar-Akkar;
- Final acceptance of the constructed works in Zahle (MBT facility) and Joub Jannine (MBT equipment, administrative building, and infrastructure);
- Participating in training courses related to ‘Modernizing Public Procurement’ and training workshops related to SWM (capacity building to municipalities / local government through awareness campaigns and training workshops).

Project: Dualization of BIDBID-SUR Road- Section1 - Package 1B, Sultanate of Oman
Scope of work:
- Construction of 75 Km new Dual Carriageway with all road furniture
- Protection works on high Embankments and Cut slopes assuring tectonic stability and water resistance
- Construction of Interchange bridges/ramps & Overpasses and Roundabouts
- Reinstatement and rehabilitation of Borrow pits as specified by MOE and in accordance to standards and regulations
Actual status/Achievement:
- Main Carriageway is completed, and overall work progress is 95%
Job role:
- RESIDENT ENGINEER.

Project: Dualization of Mahdah - Al Rawdah Road in the Governorate of Buraimi- Sultanate of Oman
Scope of work:
- Construction of 58 Km new Dual Carriageway with all road furniture and protection works on Embankment and Cut slopes
- Construction of Interchange Bridges/ramps & Underpasses (eight locations) and Roundabouts (14 locations)
- Rehabilitation of Borrow pits in accordance to standards and regulations
Achievement:
- Overall Work 100% is completed
Job role:
- Management and Supervision of the Project.

Project: TRILLIUM BEIRUT- Achrafieh 5652
Scope of work:
-Two high-rise Towers consisted of 26 stories and 20 stories consecutively (90 residential apartments and 4 common basements)
-An adjacent low- rise commercial building (showrooms/office spaces) consisted of eight stories and 4 basements.

Achievement:
-Management and Supervision of Concrete works
-MEP/Finishing works Execution.

Project: Two Deep water Berths- King Abdul Aziz Port- Dammam

Scope of work:
-Consists of Construction of 620 meters of two deep berths (-22m)
-Coordination and follow up design and geotechnical investigation
-Casting/ Installation of Precast Blocks
-Dredging and reclamation
-Rockfill and backfilling
-Marine works

-Preliminary Design of a “Sale polyvalente” in Jwaya (area=950 sqm)
-Short term mission with UNDP_Tripoli: Feasibility study / assessment and solutions to the rehabilitation of existing sewage/rainwater and irrigation system in areas adjacent to Beddawi and Nahr Bared Camps, North _Lebanon.
-Construction of a 14 stories residential building at Beirut Barbir- Darwish Investment.

Project:
Preparation and implementation of local development projects- LOGO II” in 12 municipal clusters or “Unions” all over Lebanon. The Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR) is in charge of implementing/managing the project “LOGO” financed by EC (European Commission) grants to the 12 municipal Clusters.

LOGO I:
- Management and supervision: of all executed works related to the project “REHABILITATION AND REFURBISHMENT of LOCAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICES” in eight municipal clusters
- Supervision: the implementation of “SIGHALETIQUE” (supply contract) and “ATLAS- CARTOGRAPHIE” (services) in the 12 target clusters.
LOGO II:
Project Management:
- Prepare construction contracts and monitor their proper implementation according to EC rules and contractual procedure & regulations:
- Agriculture projects: Construction of a big Refrigerator Unit Centre in Hermel and Agriculture Centre/nursery/olive oil press in Bent Jbeil.
Construction of three Lakes -medium size- in Haut Chouf and one hill Lake in Tarchich/Haut Metn.
Water sources in Aley and Iklim Touffah.
- Touristic projects: construction of ecologes in Keserwan, Iklim Touffah, Chouf, Haut Metn… and traditional buildings/souks in Chouf, Jezzine…
- Consult and liaise with relevant parties and institutions involved
- Monitor proper execution of the projects during all phases (initiation, preparation of Grant contracts, planning documents, Tendering, contracting, execution/ implementation, provisional/final Acceptance ect…
- Prepare reports prior to submission to the Donor
- Monitor budget plans and assist OMSAR's representatives and the appointed municipal members in the preparation/completion of feasibility studies and preparation/appraisal of projects that could benefit from EC and other international support (through learning by doing process).

Project: Yarzeh Private Residence
Scope of work:
-Construction of Yarzeh Private Residence (Villa = 1150sqm) for the Saudi Ambassador (Client: Oger Liban)- Concrete works
-In charge of site construction works (concrete works, coordination - Electromechanical, quality control, planning…)

 MotherCAT: in Nigeria

January 2003- September 2007:
- Construction of Kyayya - Gegira Road in Kaduna state, Surface Dressing of Virgin Road (9.3km)
- Construction of Langtang-Lalin-Tunkus-Shendam Road (43 KM), Plateau State,
Completion of 3 bridges & Box Culverts
- Construction of Gwantu - Arak Road, Kaduna State(36Km)
and Construction of a new bridge (100meters)
- Construction of Kachia - Awon Road, Kaduna State(32 Km):
Construction of two new bridges (50meters & 12m)
- Rehabilitation of Barde-Jagindi-G/waya Road, Kaduna State(53km):
- Rehabilitation of Jere-Kagarko-Kurmin Jibrin Road, Kaduna State(63 Km) :
and rehabilitation of 6 existing bridges

•Site Management & Coordination, Monitoring/Planning & program of work
•Preparation of payment Certificates
•Asphalt Plant Control
•Crusher / Quarry Control
•Concrete Works culverts/ Bridges
Aug. 2002- Dec. 2002:
Project: Rehabilitation of Katsina-Deutsima Road (Federal project @Katsina state)

July 2000- Aug.2002: Kaduna state, Nigeria
Scope of work : In charge of Kafanchan General Hospital Rehabilitation Project & Construction of Tudun Wada Hospital ( $8 Million Dollars)
+WESP in Zonkwa Kaduna state (laying of main water line- Ductile iron pipes).

•Execution of multi-block hospitals including both rehabilitation of existing old & construction of new buildings (fund by World Bank) including all Infrastructures.
•Managed, planned and audited all construction works including invoicing, variation orders/claims
•materials orders/control
•Progress reports and Interim Certificates
•Performed supervision & payments to subcontractors (blockwork, plastering, Tiling, painting, ect.)
•site works (excavation, concrete works, doors/windows, roofing, all internal & miscellaneous finishing activities, ect.)
•Coordination of Civil works / Plumbing and Mechanical/Electrical works
•Landscaping, Infrastructures, Walkways & Fencing

Project: C.C.B (Consulting Clinics of Beirut), located at Beirut Central District.
Scope of work:
Execution of consulting clinics under the supervision of Erga Group
• Consists of 3 basements (2400 sqm each) and 6 floors (900 sqm each) designed against earthquakes
• Supervision, inspections and approval of site works (excavation, waterproofing, concrete, finishing)
• Concrete repairs and waterproofing
• Coordination with other parties (consultants, subcontractors, etc)
• Site organization and organizational chart
• Preparation of site clarification requests (SCR, inspection forms, and method statements)
• Preparation of 15-day planning
• Steel orders and materials control
• Quantity Assurance and Quality Control
• Daily and weekly progress reports
• Preparation of letters, reports and submittal forms

Project: Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)- Infrastructure in Beirut and Mount Lebanon
Scope of work:
• Consists of supervision and site management of outside planned (OSP) works
• Responsible of various sites in Beirut & Mount Lebanon
• Quality and quantity control
• Preparation of weekly reports
• Materials and equipment control
• Preparation of final bill of quantities
• Coordinate and prepare shop dwgs/as-built drawings
• Contribute in the preparation of letters and monthly reports
• Coordination with the consultant and other parties
Project: Al-Murr Tower:
• Cost estimation & Quantities/Construction Planning of "Bourj Al-Murr Tower" proposed new project

Trainee Engineer Summer 1993
Transportation Engineer July 1994- Jan 1995

Project: Beirut Central District
Scope of work:
•Performed complete highway design for several related sections using AutoCAD
•Introduced to several software packages, Dar programs namely: HAVALE and HORALE
•Long profile and cross sections with quantity calculation