Engineer Construction

RAMEZ BOULOS

****B HAVRE DES ILES, LAVAL, QU BEC ( 587-***-**** ( 450-***-**** (

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HEAVY CIVIL ENGINEER

Accomplished and versatile Geotechnical and Marine Engineer with more than

10 years of experience. Successful track record in designing and

supervising successful civil engineering projects.

Highly skilled in managing projects, performing geotechnical analyses, and

preparing geotechnical reporting for projects. With thorough knowledge of

codes and standards for marine projects, experienced in performing ground

investigation processes. Adept at interpreting various applications of

geotechnical and hydrology processes. Self-motivated, organized, quick

learner always meets deadlines and is able to work under pressure, in

demanding environments. Excellent communication skills, experienced in

coordinating work with construction experts and structural engineers to

identify and solve problems and mitigate risks. Engineer in training (EIT),

member of professional engineers Ontario (PEO). Fluent in English language

(reading, writing and speaking), and proficient in French (basic reading,

writing and speaking).

Areas of Expertise

Regulatory Compliance Codes & Standards ? Geotechnical Design & Drawing ?

Technical Reports Preparation

Slope Stability & Retaining Walls ? Geotechnical Drilling & Sampling?

Laboratory Work & Testing

Marine Systems Analysis and Construction Methodology ? Dredging and

reclamation ? Marine Design Presentations

Shoreline Protection Systems ? Marine structures construction supervision

(ports, jetties etc)

professional experience

Dar Al-Handasah Shair & Partners consulting, Lagos, Nigeria

Senior Geo-Technical & Marine Engineer, 2012-precent

. Improved client understands of engineering properties and how they will

interact with proposed construction; worked as Consultant on the Shell

Nigeria Infrastructural Development Project; prepared geotechnical

investigations programs and checking of filed test results for proposed

Master Plan.

. Maintained regulatory compliance; designed and supervised geotechnical

engineering items following AASHTO and ASTM Standards, and assisted with

preparation of Geotechnical report.

. Completed marine works design utilizing BS 6349-1, BS 6349-5 and IHO

Standards for Hydrographic Surveys (Special Publication No. 44_fifth

edition_2008).

Key Accomplishments:

. Ensured shoreline protection; performed thorough inspection of shore

protection system construction, including the loading ramp area;

designed and supervised off-shore piles for the marine jetties.

. Inspected precast concrete constituent parts of marine jetties and

erection of bollards, fenders, and navigation markers; also inspected on-

shore piles for the different buildings using the Cast-in-Situ Bored

Piles technique (2500 No. and 1200mm. Dia.).

MSC CANADA, Montreal, Canada

Import Documentation Representative, 2011-2012

. Responsible for ensuring that all import documentation was accurate and

complied with regulations; served as document control holder for import

cargos of MSC Company; followed daily customs clearance for cargo.

Key Accomplishments:

. Adhered to rules, regulations, and procedures prior to releasing cargo

to clients.

. Arranged/scheduled cargo transportation through Canadian National and

Canadian Pacific Railways, including indoor cargo for clients in western

Canada.

DAR AL-HANDASAH SHAIR & PARTNERS CONSULTING, Beirut, Lebanon & Cairo,

Egypt

Senior Geo-Technical & Marine Engineer, 2005-2011

. Improved client's understanding of marine structures; assisted with

preparation of design report, supervised construction and geotechnical

designs and studies for a variety of construction projects.

. Served as Consultant on projects including: New Main Brine Intake

Pumping Station Project/Main Construction Contract (Civil & Marine

Works) Dead Sea/Jordan; Dubai World Central (DWC) Facility Management

Headquarters United Arab Emirates; Soyo-Cabinda transportation link

(preparatory investigation work through the Congo river), Angola;

Diaphragm Wall of Al Ghazala in Tripoli, Libya, and Madinaty

Residential Development Infrastructure, in Egypt.

Key Accomplishments:

. Served as key member of valuable design teams; supervised marine and geo-

technical elements of teams' supervision.

GULF DREDGING & GENERAL CONTRACTING COMPANY, Kuwait & Saudi Arabia

Senior geo. and Heavy civil Project engineer, 2001-2005

. Planned and developed two major projects, reviewing and checking

geotechnical data and design calculations for marine activities (Project

1), and checking design calculations and preparing detailed shop

drawings for the Marine Jetty (Project 2).

. Prepared cost estimates for the projects' civil and marine activities,

and forecasted all staffing requirements and change orders; communicated

with clients and prepared briefs as per client's requirement and time

frame.

Key Accomplishments:

. Completed both projects, including renovation & expansion of SOUTH

JETTY, (AL-KHAFJI, KJO, KSA joint project), and Umm Al Maradem Island

Port for Coast Guard (Kuwait).

DUTCO BALFOUR BEATTY GROUP, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Senior geo. and Heavy civil Project engineer, 1999-2001

. Led efforts to ensure there were no conflicts in project design for

construction of Palm Island (Jumeira) Access Roads. Administered all

geotechnical engineering project items, evaluated work of all team

members, and prepared geotechnical reports.

. Arranged technical methods statement for construction of underpass

structure; supervised bridge abetments and Bear Piles construction.

Key Accomplishments:

. Inspected ongoing construction work to ensure compliance with design

standards.

HANI ARCHIRODON LLC, Sur Sultanate of Oman

Geo. And Marine Project Engineer, 1995-1999

. Inspected ongoing construction work to ensure compliance with design

standards.

. Completed projects ensuring no conflicts in project design; checked

design calculations, prepared detailed shop drawings for marine jetties;

ensured compliance with all set standards, recommended any required

changes.

. Projects included: Oman-India Fertilizer Company S.A.O.C. (marine jetty

and intake, outfall pipelines), and Oman for liquefied natural gas-LNG

(marine jetty and intake, outfall pipelines and intake pumping station).

Owner & Consultant: Oman-India Fertilizer Company & TECHNIP-COFLEXIP,

and Shell & Oman LNG & Shell and Oman LNG & Taisei Corporation, and

Chiyoda & Foster Wheeler Company, LLC.

Key Accomplishments:

. Scope of work comprised new marine jetty and intake, outfall pipelines

construction and associated facilities at Sur (Sultanate of Oman) to

accommodate the owner vessels and enhance daily operations as a valuable

team member.

. Collaborated with suppliers and construction teams; performed

supervisory oversight of projects.

. Supervised dredging processes to construct outfall pipes channel to

required depth; rechecked design calculations and prepared detailed shop

drawings of marine jetties; prepared method statements for construction

process; supervised construction of off-shore piling works and

concreting; prepared geotechnical design and supervised side support

system for on-shore sea water intake; supervised and monitored

dewatering system for sea water intake.

EGYPTIAN ARAB CONTRACTING, Cairo, Egypt

Junior Civil Engineer (Field), 1989-1995

. Performing various geotechnical/marine assessments; reviewed all

geotechnical/marine data and compared findings with various design

parameters.

. Communicated with project management; prepared briefs as per

requirements and time frame.

EducatioN & Training

. Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, Bachelor of Science, Civil

Engineering, 1986

. Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Studied Advanced Design &

Planning Bridges, 2011

Professional development

Workshops and Seminars: Introduction to Coasting; Introduction to

Consultancy Practice; Engineering applications of Information Technology;

Legal Issues in Engineering; Professional Ethics in Engineering

Maintenance Practice; Project Supervision and Administration, and Design

Fundamentals.

HSE Courses Completed: {Medical First Aid, Basic Off-Shore Safety Induction

& Emergency Training, Off-shore Survival & Safety Training (Shell Sultanate

of Oman)}, {Fire Team Member and Proficiency in Survival Techniques

(Technip)} and {Steel Wire Rope Course (Technip and dar Al Handasah under

supervision of Shell Nigeria)

Other Consideration: Hold Valid Canadian Driving License (Class 5) and

(Kuwaiti, Omani, Dubai, Nigerian as well as Egyptian)

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