Ayman Nahas, PE

USA Citizen

abkizj@r.postjobfree.com

703-***-****

Education:

Masters in Engineering Administration (MEA), The George Washington

University, 1990

B.S., Civil Engineering, The George Washington University, 1987

Professional Registration/Affiliation:

* Professional Engineer: DC, VA, MD, PA, NY, CT & MA

* Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers

* 8-hr Supervisor OSHA

* 40-hr Health & Safety Training for Hazardous Waste Operations and

Emergency Response

Professional Experience:

Mr. Nahas has more than twenty two years of experience as a project manager

specializing in industrial facilities, commercial office buildings,

recreational, police prescient, transit systems, and bridge design. His 22

years of professional experience include over 11 years managing projects

and engineering department. His work experience with governmental agencies,

architectural and engineering firms have given him a solid knowledge of the

A/E industry requirements for undertaking projects from planning to

construction. Construction administration services are also one of his

qualifications. His relevant experience includes:

Summary of recent construction/construction management experience

USA

New medical office building in Waldorf MD - $6 million

New Vehicle inspection facility - Washington DC - $22 Million

Multiple Residential units in Virginia - $27 Million (total)

New Police station - Dulles Airport, Virginia $1.6 Million

New Hospital - Annandale, Virginia - $2.3 Million

Several bridge rehabilitations - $4.5 Million Avg.

Several roadway projects - $1.3 Million Avg.

Historic restoration and renovation - $3.2 Million Avg.

International

World Bank Organization, conference center in Kabul Afghanistan - $1.2

Million

World Bank Organization, new headquarters office building in Bangladesh-

$6.7 Million

World Bank Organization, tenant fit outs several offices around the world -

$650 K Avg.

Construction of Multiple residential units- Abu Dhabi - UAE - $800 K Avg.

Construction of multiple commercial spaces all over the UAE - $240 K Avg.

Construction of several residential buildings for ambassadors - $1.6

Million Avg.

Summary of relevant project experience

Dulles Airport - Automated People Mover System (APM). Project Manager,

This project included the design of underground people movers station

shells. The structural design of these stations addressed complex

foundations and framing systems. It also required innovative structural

design to accommodate several levels of tunnels that will be aligned under

one of the stations. Client: HNTB

US State Department Security Upgrades, Worldwide. Program director/PM

work consisted of structural analysis and design of buildings incorporating

State Department standards for security requirements. Client: Ammann &

Whitney.

Georgetown University Performing Arts Center (PAC), Washington, DC.

Project Manager, for the design of building system and coordination with

architectural, acoustical and lighting consultants. This project consisted

of the demolition of existing building keeping the building fa ade intact,

and the design of a new building as an extension to the existing. The

project consisted of two theaters, reversal rooms, utilities tunnel among

other components. Client: Georgetown University, Ongoing - assignment

ended in 7/2000

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), Tunnel and Station

Design, Washington Metropolitan area. Worked as part of the GEC team in the

Structural Engineering division. Work assignment extended for two years

during which several projects were completed. The assignment included

typical tunnel section analysis and design, monitoring of adjacent

construction, design of station structural components, design review of

section designers, feasibility studies for tunneling options, feasibility

studies for station construction options, modeling and design of aerial

structures among other assignments. Client: DeLuew Cather, Washington, DC

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), Tunnel Vent and Fan

Shafts rehabilitations, Washington Metropolitan area. Project Manager and

structural engineer for the rehabilitation of existing fan and vent shafts.

The work consisted of existing conditions assessments and development of

base drawings reflecting as-built conditions. These drawings were used as

the basis for the rehabilitation work. The scope consisted of full

engineering services included structural analysis and design of the vent

shafts dampers. These members were designed to withstand wind pressure

exerted by train movements. The design also included installation of new

catwalks and emergency concave doors. Client: Parsons Brinkerhoff,

Washington, DC,

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), Glenmont Station

Design, Washington Metropolitan area. Project Structural engineer

responsible for the design of several components of the Glenmont Metro

Station. This assignment was part of URS design team. The structural design

included elevator and escalator shafts, Retaining walls, mezzanine and

several other structural systems including canopy design. Client: URS

Grainer, New York, New York

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), O&M of several

Remediation Sites, Washington Metropolitan area. Project Manager

responsible for the Operation and Maintenance of several remediation sites

at Bus Maintenance Facilities owned by WMATA. This work was part of the

VERSAR Team. The work was performed over a period of five years and

included the design and construction of remedial facilities and the

modification and upgrade of Bus Facilities. The work included the design of

new structures, modification to existing structures and the design of

several engineering components including MEP, Civil and Structural Client:

VERSAR, Springfield VA

7th Street Bridge over Eisenhower Freeway, Washington, DC. Project Manager

and structural engineer for the rehabilitation of the 7th Street Bridge.

Design work consisted of the total removal of the supper-structure, the

demolition of parts of the sub-structure and the widening of the bridge.

This was a two span bridge with 12 steel girders and reinforced concrete

deck. The widening of the bridge required the demolition of parts of the

existing retaining walls, abutments, piers and footings. Client: District

of Columbia Department of Public Works (DPW), Washington Metropolitan Area

Transit Authority (WMATA), Structural Design and Upgrade of existing

facilities. Project Manager responsible for the structural design and

upgrade of several Bus Facilities operated and owned by WMATA. This work

was part of the Fredric Harris design team. The work. The work included

the design of new structures, modification to existing structures and the

design of several engineering components including MEP, Civil and

Structural Client: Fredric Harris, Washington DC

INS El Centro Service Processing Center Project Structural Engineer, This

project includes site master planning, evaluation of existing conditions,

expansion of a facility from 540 to 1000 beds the project is in the

planning phase. Client: U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services,

Ongoing

INS Port Isabel Service Processing Center, PHS Building, Port Isabel,

Texas. Structural Engineer, evaluating design criteria and applicable

codes including hurricane wind load criteria. Task consisted of analyzing

several structural building systems taking into consideration

constructability issues, functionality, and economics. Structural system

recommendations will be developed at the conclusion of the analysis. The

proposed facility is approximately 20,000 sf. Client: U.S. Immigration and

Naturalization Services,

Bolling Air Force Base - Facility 6000 Structural Evaluation & Load Study.

Project Structural Engineer, This project consisted of performing detailed

structural analysis for an existing structure. The structural system

included moment frames along with simply supported beams system. The

framing system also included composite beams. The purpose of the study was

to determine the adequacy of the existing structural system to withstand

heavy loads imposed by special equipment. The study addressed these issues

and determined the stresses in each of the affected members. Several load

combinations was taken to ensure proper analysis. Client: AFB, February

01.

Vehicle Maintenance Facility, NE, Washington, DC. Project Manager and

Structural engineer for the design of the 20,125s.f facility. The facility

consisted of a two story administrative section and a pre-engineered open

span maintenance bays. The project also included a carwash bay, a break

testing bay, hydraulic lifts, and dynameters for testing purposes. The

services provided included site planning, civil engineering, architectural,

structural and MEP. This project was designed to fit the user's special

requirements for the testing and maintenance of city fleet. Client:

District of Columbia Department of Public Works (DPW), 1999.

Vehicle Inspection Facility, SW, Washington, DC. Project Manager and

structural engineer for the design of the SW vehicle inspection facility.

This project included full A&E services to design the passenger cars

inspection building. The structural system consisted of steel frames

designed as Type 2 construction with wind moment connections. The facility

consisted of eight inspection bays each equipped with an inspection pit.

The architectural system was metal cladding and masonry walls. Client:

District of Columbia Department of Public Works (DPW), 1999.

City Fueling Management (Phase I), Washington, DC. Program Director for

evaluating existing fueling system condition citywide. The program started

with the documentation of the conditions of all existing Underground

Storage Tanks (USTs) in use by various agencies within the District. These

agencies included the Police department, the fire department, DC Public

Schools, fleet management and DC DPW. Phase I of this program produced a

detailed documentation on 312 fueling tank systems and 165 heating oil

systems operated by the City. The documentation included evaluation of life

cycle, compliance with EPA- DOH, cost analysis, and system

replacement/consolidation recommendations. Client: District of Columbia

Department of Public Works (DPW), 1999.

City Fueling Management (Phase II), Fueling Stations, Washington, DC.

Program Director and structural engineer for design and construction of six

fueling facilities, two carwash facilities, and one maintenance building.

The facilities were designed to accommodate city fleet, which ranges from

passenger vehicles to fire engines. These facilities were designed

utilizing steel for the canopies and masonry construction for the

buildings. The facilities also included state of the art fueling management

and security systems. Client: District of Columbia Department of Public

Works (DPW), 1999

Lexington Business Center, Baltimore, MD. Structural engineer for the

design of this four levels steel framed building. The building was designed

for 100 psf live loads and wind loads. The architectural features of the

building required special structural design considerations. These features

included arched windows, arched wall openings and other features. Client:

CHK Architects, Silver spring MD, 1998.

Rite- Aid Building, Lexington Business Center, Baltimore, MD. Structural

engineer for the design of this one level steel framed building. The

building was designed for 100 psf live loads and wind loads. The

architectural features of the building required special structural design

considerations. These features included large spans. Client: CHK

Architects, Silver spring MD, 1998.

Thuragood Marshall Community Center, Washington, DC. Structural engineer

for the rehabilitation of this historic building. The design consisted of

total rehabilitation of this multi-story building to include a gymnastic

area, office space, storage space and swimming pool. This extensive

rehabilitation required detailed analysis of the existing building

structural system in order to upgrade the building use and accommodate the

new architectural layout. The design work required a constructability study

and total removal of existing floor systems. Client: The Marshal Group,

Washington DC, 1997

Richmond 2nd Police Prescient, Richmond, VA. Structural engineer for the

analysis and design of this new building. The building was designed a steel

framed structure and required special consideration to accommodate

architectural requirements. The building had a steel canopy spanning 18 ft

away from the roof and supported by vertical truss members. Other

limitations were on the sizes of the columns and the large spans. Client:

Mosley, Harris and Mclintok, Richmond, VA, 1997

Occoquan Heating Plant, Lorton VA. Lead Structural engineer for the design

of a new heating plant in Lorton Virginia. The Steel framed building

included long spans and special design considerations for the installation

of the large boilers. The building was designed to accommodate special

loads. Other requirements included the design of catwalks and hoist system

to support equipment relocation.

3300 "V" Street, US Postal Building, Washington, DC. Structural engineer

for the total rehabilitation of an existing building that was converted

into a Postal Center. The design consisted of total rehabilitation of this

multi-story building to include, office and storage space. This extensive

rehabilitation required detailed analysis of the existing building

structural system in order to upgrade the building use and accommodate the

new architectural layout. The design work required a constructability study

and total removal of existing floor systems. Client: US POSTAL SERVICE,

Washington DC, 1997

Residential Projects

Mr. Nahas has been involved in the design and construction of large scale

residential projects. He successfully built multi- million dollar homes in

the most prestigious areas of northern Virginia. The completed work is

superior in quality as reflected in the following residential projects:

6600 sf Custom Home, McLean VA, $2.4 million

7740 sf Custom Home, McLean VA, $2.5 million

6500 sf Custom Home, McLean VA, 1.89 million

6300 sf Custom Home, McLean VA 1.65 million

13,000 sf Custom Home, Mt. Vernon VA, $4.2 million

12,400 sf Custom Home, Mt. Vernon, VA $4.2 million

9,000 sf Custom Home, McLean VA, $3.5 Million

6000 sf Custom Home, Washington DC, $2.8 Million

(2) 4000 sf Custom Home, Mclean VA, $2.8 Million

Project Management:

. Business development

. Proposal preparation and interacting with clients and Regulatory

Agencies.

. Planning, budgeting, cost controlling, QA/QC, scheduling and

preparation of financial and resource forecasts.

. Management, training and supervision of Technical Support Staff.

. Overseeing and managing of multiple projects.

. Preparation of Engineers Cost Estimates and bid documents.

. Review approval of job reports and hands-on technical support.

Construction Management:

Provided Construction Management services that included but not limited to;

. Solicitation and selection of contractors/subcontractors

. Project scheduling

. Value engineering

. Schedule of value analysis and approval recommendations

. Change order negotiations/approval

. Respond to RFI's

. Review of submittals

. Project document control

. Project QA/QC

. Preparation and analysis of maintenance manuals

. Construction inspections

Employment History:

. Touchstone Construction Corporation, VP of construction, 2002-

Present

. Ammann & Whitney, Washington DC, Principal Engineer/Manager, 2000

2002

. Parsons/John J. Christie & Associates, P.C., Project

Manager/Department Head 1990-2000

. Terradynamics, Site Engineer, 1988 - 1990

Other Professional Accomplishments

Project Manager, Dulles Airport - Automated People Mover System.

Project Manager, DC DPW UST program - included construction of seven new

fueling and Car Wash facilities.

Project Manager, Evaluation, Inspection and design of 7th Street Bridge,

S.A.

Project Manager, Design of new Vehicle Inspection Facility, Civil and

Structural design

Project Manager, Design of Lexington Center & 2nd Police - Structural

design

Project Manager, WMATA Remediation Systems O&M

Assistant Project Manager, Washington national Airport

Assistant Project Manager, MCI Center design

Assistant Project Manager, New Washington Convention Center

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