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Omar M Borham, Senior Materials Engineer

Omar M Borham

Senior Materials Engineer·Khalifa Al-Souri General Trading and Contracting Company

Kuwait

Bachelor's degree, Construction, Building and Management Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 10 years, 9 months

Senior Materials Engineer

October 2024 - Present

Khalifa Al-Souri General Trading and Contracting Company

Al Jahra, Kuwait

October 2024 - Present

CORE COMPETENCIES
• Material Submittals Review & Approval
• Material Inspection Requests (MIR)
• QA/QC Systems & Quality Audits
• ASTM / BS / AASHTO / Project Specifications
• Concrete, Steel & Finishes
• Laboratory Testing & Mix Design Review
• NCR Management & Corrective Actions
• Consultant, PMC & Authority Coordination


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Review and approve material submittals, technical data sheets, and compliance statements.
• Inspect delivered materials and issue MIRs in accordance with project specifications.
• Coordinate laboratory testing with approved testing facilities.
• Conduct site inspections and oversee quality compliance.
• Prepare NCRs and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Liaise with MEW & PAHW for materials approvals.
Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Consulting

Senior Materials Engineer

December 2023 - October 2024

Sayed Hamid Behbehani & Sons Co.

Al Jahra, Kuwait

December 2023 - October 2024

• Inspected incoming construction materials for compliance with approved specifications.
• Coordinated with project managers, contractors, and stakeholders to resolve quality issues.
• Reviewed concrete mix designs, steel reinforcement, and finishing materials.
• Prepared inspection reports, MIRs, and material approval documentation.
• Coordinated inspections and approvals with consultants, MEW, and PAHW.
Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Consulting

Materials Engineer

February 2018 - December 2023

Khalifa Al-Souri General Trading and Contracting Company

Ad Dasmah, Kuwait

February 2018 - December 2023

• Oversaw material procurement and ensured use of approved materials on site.
• Coordinated material approvals with consultants and clients.
• Monitored material quality compliance and managed NCRs.
• Attended consultant inspections and followed up on corrective actions.
• Ensured compliance with contract and project requirements.
Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Consulting

Site Civil Engineer

December 2016 - December 2017

ARMED FORCES MILITARY

Ismailia, Egypt

December 2016 - December 2017

• Planned and scheduled construction works to meet deadlines and cost targets.
• Ensured implementation of quality plans and safety regulations.
• Supervised construction and inspection of floating bridge installations for heavy loads.
• Managed road works, surveying, inventory, and engineering equipment.
• Participated in the construction of the “Ahmad Al-Mansy” floating bridge.
Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Materials Engineer

March 2016 - September 2016

ORASCOM CONSTRUCTION CO.

Cairo, Egypt

March 2016 - September 2016

• Implemented and maintained QA/QC documentation systems.
• Inspected materials for compliance with specifications and quantities.
• Conducted material testing, analysis, and technical recommendations.
• Ensured compliance with local and international construction codes.
Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Consulting

Civil Site Engineer

June 2013 - September 2013

ALI AL-SAYEGH CONTRACTING CO.

Al Fahahil, Kuwait

June 2013 - September 2013

• Supervised construction sites and material requests.
• Prepared and submitted documentation to consultants.
• Managed inventory quantities for pricing and payment follow-ups.
• Inspected materials and prepared orders within approved budgets.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Site Engineer

June 2012 - September 2012

TALAAT MUSTAFA & ARAB CONTRACTOR

Cairo, Egypt

June 2012 - September 2012

• Monitored work progress against project schedules.
• Supervised concrete works, steel reinforcement, carpentry, and finishing.
• Coordinated installation of MEP systems (AC, plumbing, firefighting, electrical).
Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Construction and Building

Education

Arab Academy For Science, Technology & Maritime Transport

December 2015

December 2015

Bachelor's degree, Construction, Building and Management Engineering

Egypt

GPA (point): 2.35 out of 4

GPA (point): 2.35 out of 4

Skills

Agile Project Management

Expert

Consulting

Expert

Supervising

Expert

Civil Engineering

Expert

Project Management

Expert

-Outlook -MS Office Suite

Expert

-Leadership Engagement -Influencing

Expert

-Waterfall -Agile

Expert

-Risk Mitigation -Milestones -Deliverables

Expert

-Change Management -Critical path

Expert

-Creative -Disciplined -Analytical

Expert

-Self Motivated -Confident -Conflict Resolution

Expert

-AutoCAD -Primavera -SketchUp

Expert

Construction Materials Engineering (Concrete, Asphalt, Steel, Finishes)

Expert

Materials Submittals Review & Approval

Expert

Mix Design Review (Concrete)

Expert

Material Specifications Development & Compliance

Expert

Testing & Inspection Procedures (ASTM, BS, AASHTO, EN)

Expert

Quality Control (QC) & Quality Assurance (QA)

Expert

Material Sampling, Testing & Acceptance Criteria

Expert

Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) Evaluation & Closure

Expert

Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions

Expert

Value Engineering & Material Alternatives

Expert

Durability & Performance Assessment

Expert

Agile Project Management

Expert

Consulting

Expert

Supervising

Expert

Civil Engineering

Expert

Project Management

Expert

Languages

English

Native Speaker

Arabic

Native Speaker

Memberships

Kuwait Society of Engineers

Civil Engineer

January 2018

EGYPT Engineers Syndicate

Civil Engineer

January 2016

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Approved By The Public Authority for Housing Welfare And Ministry of Electricity & Water
Jan 2024
Maintenance of Buildings and Methods of Addressing Structural Defects
Jan 2020
Scrum Foundation Professional Certificate
Nov 2021
Training
Building maintenance & methods of dealing with structural defects
CONSTRUCTION TRINING INSTITUTE
Jan 2020
PMP, Project Management Professional
PMI, Project Management Institute
Oct 2021

Hobbies and interests

Amateur Astronomy
Scuba Diving