Hashim A. Abbas
Antioch, TN ****3
*********@*****.**.**
Permanent Works Authorization . No
Visa Sponsorship Required
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished international civil engineer and entrepreneur with more than
20 years experience in infrastructure design and project management
business management, building construction, water and wastewater systems
management.
EDUCATION
Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN
December 2010
Masters Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Thesis: Water and Wastewater Systems in Harsh Environments
Sunderland University, United Kingdom
June 1986
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
Durham College, United Kingdom June
1979
Advanced Level Mathematics
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Field Engineer April 2005 -
August 2007
CH2MHILL/Parsons JV for US Army, Baghdad, Iraq
International engineering joint venture contracted by the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers as part of the Iraq Infrastructure Reconstruction Program.
. Provided field management services at selected water and sewage
pumping stations throughout Iraq
. Conducted assessments of water and waste water plants throughout the
country
. Supervised operations and maintenance contracts, leading teams of 75-
80 employees
. Coordinated project schedules
. Supervised materials delivery, reviewed cost reports and prepared
progress reports for project manager
. Served as liaison between U.S. Army and Iraqi Ministry of Municipality
on projects pertaining to water and waste water management
Technical Manager October 2004 -
January 2005
Vansin Construction, Alsemawah, Iraq
International construction firm specializing in roadway development
. Oversaw major road construction project in war-torn region of
Alsemawah; established computer network
. Hired and managed team of 45 employees including engineers, surveyors,
technicians and heavy-equipment operators
Civil Engineer April 2003 -
March 2004
US Army Corps of Engineers, various locations in Iraq
. Supervised management of various water and wastewater plants
Founder, Owner and General Manager August 2002 -
March 2003
Tabarak Construction, Baghdad, Iraq
Multi-function construction company providing services including
consulting, construction and material supply.
. Established and grew company from 10 to 120 employees in one year
. Business continues to grow through 2008 under new management
Project and Site Manager July 1997 -
July 2002
Elemara Engineering Consultants, various cities, Libya
Large engineering and consulting company
. Supervised design of water and sewage network for city of Tobruk
. Provided consultancy on upgrade and update of failing water network in
Tripoli
. Provided consultancy for construction of Altalhea Water Reservoir
project in Benghazi
OTHER SKILLS
. Certified in computer maintenance
. Skilled in AutoCad and MatLab
. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, and Access
. GIS certificate from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, PCO / GRD
. Bilingual Arabic and English
RECOMMENDATIONS
Available upon request