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Walid El Ghali, Civil Engineer

Walid El Ghali

Civil Engineer·Self Employeed (Freelance).

Lebanon

Bachelor's degree, B.S. IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.

Work experience

Total years of experience: 41 years, 7 months

Civil Engineer

December 2018 - Present

Self Employeed (Freelance).

Beirut, Lebanon

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December 2018 - Present

Employment Period: June 2018 up to date. Duties: Construction Management and Site Supervision. Project Executed: Infrastructure works of public park in Sidoun City. Structural Works of three storey building. Structural and Finishing works of private Villa.
Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Projects Control Manager

January 2012 - May 2018

SALCO CONTRACTING CO

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2012 - May 2018

Employment Period: Since January 2012 upto May 2018.
Duties: I was reporting directly to Company’s CEO, to provide guidance, direction,
and assistance for the resolution of Projects’ difficulties through accumulating,
analyzing, and co-relating data & reports from: Cost Control Department,
Planning Department, Procurement Department, Contracts Department, and
Estimation Department. Verifying Projects’ Status to avoid any deviation in
Projects’ budgets or time execution.
Project Executed: During this Period we were having around Thirty Seven Projects in all
Kingdom’s Regions. The projects consisted from Infrastructure Works,
Bridges, Road Construction Hardscape & Landscape Works, and Building
Construction. Projects’ values range from 50 - 450 Million.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Projects Manager

February 2002 - November 2011

Ishada Contracting and Maintenance Co.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

February 2002 - November 2011

I was following up the project managers for all the construction issues:-
- Work progress verses time schedule.
- Alocation of resources (Material, Manpower, & Equipments).
- Coordinating with Clients/Consultants.
- Particiapting in periodical progress meetings.
Project Executed: High Rise Buildings & Pre-engineered Steel building; projects values ranges
from 5 - 60 Million.
Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Management

Maintenance Manager

January 1999 - December 2000

MAKSHAFF SERVICES LTD.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 1999 - December 2000

I was fully responsible for Implemention of:-
- Preventive Maintenance Schedules.
- Preparation, Execution, and Monitoring Operational Budgets.
- I was leading multinational team consisting of 3 engineers and 37
technicians.
Company industry:
Installation & Technical Services
Job role:
Engineering

Project Manager

March 1996 - October 1998

HATCON - Al-Hajjan Contracting Establishmen

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

March 1996 - October 1998

I was in charge of multinational staff comprised of 7 Engineers, 2 Autocad
Operators, a crew of 245 persons besides the subcontractors.
My duties included following up all project contractual issues:-
- Monitoring the progress schedule.
- Supervising quality assurance and quality control plans.
- Follow up material submitals/approvals and procurement.
- Preparing implementing, and monitoring of weekly & monthly reports.
Project Executed: Safco Housing Project 28 Villas project value 49 Million.
Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Management

Construction Manager

January 1991 - December 1995

DIAB INTERNATIONAL EST

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 1991 - December 1995

My duties included leading and supervising a team of 3 Civil Engineers and
crew of 74 skilled labors. Following up the work progress of four job sites
during the same period on daily basis; coordination with consultants/client
representatives; monitoring material and manpower needed for each site.
Project Executed: Pre-engineered Steel buildings; projects values ranges from 4 - 27 Million.
Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Site Engineer

October 1987 - November 1990

Al Mashrik Contracting Co.

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

October 1987 - November 1990

As Infra Structure Engineer I was involved in the execution of all
underground utilities like storm drainage networks (Drainage lines and catch
basins), street lighting (Lighting Post installation and cabling), Culverts and
ductbanks, irrigation networks etc…
As Coordination Engineer, I was in charge of coordinating with all Public
Utilities Departments to obtain the necessary work permits.
As Safety Engineer I was in charge of strictly implementing, monitoring and
controlling all safety rules and regulations. Besides I was assisting the
Construction Manager on the QC matters, as well as coordination between site
engineers and consultants concrning site work progress.
Project Executed: Eastren Region Corniche Project (42KM Long); project value 370 Million.
Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Coordination Engineer

February 1985 - August 1987

DYWIDAG SAUDI ARABIA LTD.

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

February 1985 - August 1987

I was assisting the Project Manager in all matters; like Material Supply,
Subcontractors, Equipment alocation; Coordination with Client
(Ports Authorities) & Consultant representatives.
Also, I was involved in the verification & approval of shop drawings, material
submittals, & monthly interim-certificates.
Project Executed: Marine Control Tower - King Abdel Aziz Port in Dammam; project value 70
Million.
Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Procurement and Coordination Engineer

September 1982 - December 1984

Arabian Polyfab

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

September 1982 - December 1984

I was in charge of contacting suppliers & manufacturers to obtain quotations
of all the materials needed on site complying with the project technical
specifications and project time schedule.
At same time I was involoved of materials installation, and keeping
information flow between construction team and suppliers.
Project Executed: Housing Project of 97 Luxurious villas for the Royal Commission in - Jubail
Residential Area; project value 450 Million.
Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Civil Engineering

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KEY SKILLS

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Conventional, Pre-Cast, & Steel Buildings; (i.e. Residinatial & Industrial
Buildings).
- Road Construction, Infra Structure Works & Under Ground Utilities.
- Planning:- Capable of Preparing, Executing, and Monitoring of Time
Scheduling; Follow Up Work Progress; Allocation of Manpower &
Equipment.
- Cost Control:- Verifying the Project Status at all times to prevent any
deviations (observing executed cost verses the estimated cost); Monitoring
Projects Budgets, Change Orders; and Keeping Profit margin as high as
possible.
- Coordination with Clients/Consultants & Other Concerned Parties.
- Pricing and Tendering for New Projects.
- Building Maintenance Management; Preparing & implementing
Operational Maintneance Budgets.
- Quality Control Management (Preparing, Implementing & Supervising
quality assurance and quality control plans).
- Good knowledge of FIDIC, and Contacts Management.
Company industry:
Publishing
Job role:
Other

Education

Bosphorus University

February 1982

February 1982

Bachelor's degree, B.S. IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.

Türkiye

Omar Bin Al-Khattab High School

June 1976

June 1976

High school or equivalent, Mathematics

Lebanon

GPA (point): 16.5 out of 20

GPA (point): 16.5 out of 20

Skills

AUTOCAD

Expert

BUDGETING

Expert

CONSULTING

Expert

COST CONTROL

Expert

CUSTOMER RELATIONS

Expert

PROGRESS

Expert

QUALITY CONTROL

Expert

SUPERVISORY SKILLS

Expert

UTILITIES

Expert

Languages

Arabic

Native Speaker

English

Expert

Turkish

Intermediate

Memberships

SAUDI COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING

MEMEBER

January 2012

Training and Certifications

Training
Project Management & Cost Control
Saudi Council of Engineering
Oct 2014
TOTAL QUALITY MANGEMENT
Saudi Council of Engineering
Apr 2012
INDUSTRIAL SAFETY
PERTOKEMIA - Jubail - KSA.
Jul 1991
SAFETY MEASURES AND LOSS CONTROL
ARAMCO LOSS PREVENTION DEPARTMENT - Dhahran.
Jan 1989

Hobbies and interests

Reading, Playing Chess, Hiking