Abdullah Muhammadi
**** ******** ** *** # ** Sacramento CA 95825
*************@*****.*** 916-***-****
Permanent Work Authorization No Visa Sponsorship Required Open to Relocation
Professional Summary
Highly qualified and experienced Civil Inspector with vast knowledge of construction practices. Able to conduct high-level reviews of proposed plans and complete physical inspections at project sites. Works well with complex information and plan descriptions and uses real world methodologies in inspection procedures. Brings eight years of experience in the Civil Engineering field.
Core Qualifications
Performing skillful compliance monitoring; overseeing work practices of on-site construction workers
Keeping daily logs to track inspection findings
Approaching work with a detail-oriented and scientific mind
Reading schematics and construction plans
Communicating on the interpersonal level; organizing for myself and others; leading teams and individuals
Performing administrative duties and estimations; accounting; site engineering
Working with and following standard construction codes such as ASTM, ACI, ICC, IBC, AASHTO, and UFC
Carrying out work in field and office laboratory tests; undertaking soil tests, concrete tests, aggregate tests, and concrete sampling as well as doing asphalt mix design and sieve analyses
Using QCS, AutoCAD and Etabs
Work Experience
MRRD (Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development) /(NABDP/UNDP) 2014 - 2016
Quality Control Engineer Badghis, Afghanistan
Ensured all the layout and lines align with the updated and approved drawings
Reviewed designs to assess the needed grades of concrete, quality of pipes and other usable materials
Ensured all the activities proceeded as per drawing and kept activities within the scope of work
Strictly followed the specifications outlined by the company as well as the Request of Proposal (RFP)
Maintained all documents and submittals for necessary references
Provided field supervision of the project activities and collected data in order to prepare activity reports
Collected samples for all concrete testing and conducted tests with the site engineer as per the specifications.
Reported any inconsistencies or problems on the project site to management
Reviewed contractor payment procedure and ensured proper certification and documentation
Prepared punch lists of projects and followed them according to QA/QC procedure
Performed daily inspections of work quality and site safety and undertook 3-phase inspections as scheduled
Sent daily reports/photos and provided feedback
Prepared inspection logs, noting particulars such as deficiencies, punch lists, weather delays, etc.
Bahadori Construction and Engineering Company (USACE Project) 2013 – 2014
Construction Manager Herat, Afghanistan
Provided direct field supervision and planned field activities as per the project DIP
Managed the construction activities in order to improve both the quality and pace of engineering
Coordinated with the HQ office to plan out all logistical activities related to the project
Planned and supervised the project staff’s implementation of the project in accordance with the USACE specifications as well as the company’s rules and regulation.
Monitored progress and activities of projects and provided reports and feedback to project supervisors
Submitted daily progress report to Project Manager on time and as per standard and kept daily logs of inspections.
Road and Roof Construction Company (USACE Project) 2012 – 2013
Alternative Quality Control Manager Herat, Afghanistan
Facilitated the Quality Control measures during the construction of a Fuel Operation and Storage Area and a Munitions Storage Area
Prepared and reported the QCDR, QC deficiency log, and all documented test results
Ensured that project proceeded according to the certified specifications and drawings
Checked and estimated the required construction materials needed for specific projects
Planned, scheduled, and coordinated construction activities to meet deadlines; inspected progress of work and reviewed projects to monitor compliance with design drawings, specs, safety codes, and other regulations
Scheduled preparatory meetings, initial inspection and follow-up on three phases of inspection
Checked quality control test results and provided feedback to management
Reviewed drawings, SOW, specs and matched them with project to ensure compliance with plans
Prepared three phases of inspection meetings with USACE representatives
Ensured through on-site safety inspection that all workers were in compliance with approved AHA and APP
Professional Development
EIT (Certification) Sacramento, CA
FE Certification, expected completion 2018
ICC Sacramento, CA
ICC Reinforcement Certification,
American Concrete Institute (ACI) Redding, CA
ACI Certification, 2017
ANPGA Sacramento, CA
Nuclear Gauge Certification, 2017
AMRAN Institute- USAID Herat, Afghanistan
Certificate in Construction Quality Management, 2013
Computer Program- SAUDI Institute of Computer Science Herat, Afghanistan
Certificate in computer program (FCC, Windows, MS Office), 2009
Performing Data analysis and surveys as well as designing projects
Managing large projects
Operating Design Software such as AutoCAD and Etabs
Reading, writing, and speaking fluently in English, Farsi, and Pashtu
Education
Herat University Herat, Afghanistan
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, 2009 (Accredited by international universities)