Engineer Manager

Michael Yusef PE

San Tan Valley, AZ ***** 815-***-**** ************@*******.***

Summary of Qualifications

Over 15 years’ experience in managing various highways and Bridge construction, Land development.

Bachelors of Science in civil Engineering from Southern Illinois University, MBA University of Atlanta

Roles held: Senior Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, Field Engineer, Resident Engineer, Design Squad Leader

Proficient in Excel, Word Documents, Power Point Presentation, Microsoft Office, Access

Work Experience

Senior Resident Engineer Abu Dhabi, UAE

Idroesse Infrastructure-Middle East Nov-2011 to Jun-2016

As a Senior Resident Engineer, led a total of 43 workforce to oversee the infrastructure construction of 1024 Hectares Lot1, mixed residential and commercial development (Contract 2011/6) Value AED 1.93 Billion ($525 Million). The above position accounts for construction of, Internal Roads, Storm Sewers, Sanitary Sewers, Street lighting, Electric Substations, Water Lines, Sewer Pump station, Water Reservoir, water pump station, communication ducts…etc. for future city of 130,000 Population. Duties and accomplishments include:

Extensive coordination meetings with Client, PMC, Various utility companies, adjacent construction consultants and contractors which improved construction and avoided conflicts and delays.

Performed value engineering on various items by checking possible overdesign areas and applying efficient construction methods which led to Client savings of over $100 million

Developed and applied strict safety procedures for all workforce which allowed for achieving 15 million man-hours without lost time injuries.

Direct management of 43 highly diverse staff to carry out the required reviews and approvals of shop drawings, field survey and field inspection according to contract specifications.

Review and evaluate any potential variation to the Contractor's scope of work that may generate cost and time Impact and present consultant assessment.

Monitor progress, cost and quality of work against approved based lines. Recommends action for any slippage of Progress and proposes corrective actions to the Client.

Finalize testing and commissioning, prepare closeout reports and obtain final approvals from the various utility authorities.

Construction Manager Al Ain City, UAE

Hill International-Middle East Nov-2008 to Nov-2011

Assigned as Construction Manager (Client Representative) to Administer and coordinate supervision consultant and contractors for the completion of two major highways projects in the City of Al Ain UAE. The Position requires managing supervising consultants and contractors to construct new 18 kM highway and interchanges connecting Dubai traffic to Al Ain Airport at a value of $170 million. The work included massive utility relocations (Waterlines, 33 KV cables, Pylons, Electric transformers, communication lines …etc.) Also the construction of new 33 KM north bound highway at a value of $86 million. Duties of the Construction Manager are:

Implemented strict safety procedures which led to achieving 5 Million Man-Hours without lost time injuries.

Implemented new procedures to utilize existing utilities in lieu of new items which led to $25 million savings for the client along with reducing time impact.

Assessing variation and claims submitted by the contractor and recommending solutions.

Monitoring costs, quality and time for the completion of work according to contract documents. Advising clients on procedures to mitigate slippage.

Prepare special reports to Client Management to investigate any problem related to the scope of Services and Recommend solutions.

Review contractor submitted program, logic and work sequence to avoid potential claims and expedite project Delivery.

Attend executive progress meetings, Utility Meetings, among others and report outcome to Client.

Obtained notices of completion and compliance certifications from all involved parties

Construction Field Engineer III Salt Lake City, Utah

Utah Department of Transportation R-2 Aug-2007 to Nov-2008

This position is accountable for providing construction management of major and several minor highway projects and appurtenances within and outside of Salt Lake City area. Duties of Field Engineer include:

Overseeing contractor activities to insure proper execution of contracts.

Evaluate and negotiate change orders & participate in settlement of contract claims.

Monitor ongoing contract completion costs, and insure the closing of the contract with proper Documentation

Managing and training a crew of 4-8 engineers and technicians to assure work is done according to Utah specifications

Prepare cost estimates & verify and approve payment to contractors

Senior Design Squad Leader CE IV Dixon, Illinois

Illinois Department of Transportation D-2 Dec-2001to Jul-2007

This positions accounts for managing a design section within the Bureau of Design for Illinois Department of Transportation with 10 to 15 Engineers and Technicians and CAD operators which led to final Plans, Estimates and Specification (PS&E) preparation for various roadway projects. Duties of senior Squad Leader:

Utilize the various DOT and other authorities departments to gather necessary information which led to efficient preparation of plans estimates and specifications for various roadway projects.

Perform Feasibility Studies; Initial Scoping and Budgeting during initial design.

Attend public and stakeholders meetings to address the issues for final design approvals.

Monitoring design progress on the various assigned projects within the group to assure completion on time.

Perform Pavement Design Calculations, Guard Rail Design, Storm Design, vertical and horizontal alignments among others.

Prepare general notes, specifications and special provisions to assure a complete and accurate set of plans.

Resident Engineer III Dixon, Illinois

Illinois Department of Transportation D-2 Jun-1989 to Dec-2001

This position is accountable for providing construction management and supervising construction team to construct major and several minor highway and structure projects, The Duties of the Resident Engineer are:

Utilizing resources to layout and inspect various Highways and Bridge construction according to contract documents and specifications.

Daily Inspection of work and material testing according to the latest standards.

Technical Interpretation of Plans & Specifications to resolve claims by contractor or sub

Monitor contractor progress against Schedule and assure achieving set milestones

Documentation of all work according to IDOT Construction management software.

Finalize projects with all proper documentation and paperwork

Provide training of various levels Engineers and Technicians.

Education

AUTO CADD CERTIFICATE 2002 SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Major: Auto CAD Design Software

BACHELORS OF SCIENCE 1984 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-EDWARDSVILE

Major: Civil Engineering

Related coursework: Courses in structure design, environmental engineering, pavement design and transportation

MBA 2012 UNIVERSITY OF ATLANTA-DUBAI, UAE

. Project Management

Professional License

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER STATE OF WISCONSIN JUL-2016 TO JUL 2018

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER STATE OF UTAH MAR-2015 TO MAR- 2017

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