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Basel Al Lababidi, SIPM

Mobile (KSA): +(966-**-**-***** and + (966-***-***-***

Email 1: acythe@r.postjobfree.com

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Saudi Address (Jeddah): Al Zahra District - Prince Sultan Street - Al Sultan Center - 6th floor office No. 3 P O Box 53436, Jeddah 21583 KSA

A dynamic, high-energy senior management professional experienced within the areas of construction project direction, EPC projects management and contracts administration and claims management, project planning, coordination and execution, workplace safety direction, quality assurance and on-time within budget project completion in the oil and gas and construction industry. Skilled in leading construction transformations utilizing operation directing knowledge, strategic insight and sharp planning skills managing multi-million dollar projects meeting top line and bottom line objectives. Visionary thinker and an inspirational leader and outstanding team player, who through a collaborative approach creates robust strategies to translate vision into achievements, demonstrates strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills with a passion for customer care and quality together with excellent communication and influence skills. Brief Summary

Civil Engineer specialized in Construction and Engineering Management, with a total of 20 years of full-time work experience, my job assignment includes Bid Studies, Estimations, Cost Analysis, Planning, Engineering and Construction Management, Contracts and Claim management with:

Excellent knowledge of setting business in Saudi market through direct or indirect channels.

Project Management executive roles and Technical Contributor.

Results oriented with successful track record of bookings / revenues.

Experienced in offering technology solutions and products in both large and small company settings.

Adept in bringing company resources together with a natural leadership ability to effectively pursue and book business opportunities and support development during conceptual, Design and implementation phases.

Value added through excellent communications, skilled mentoring, hands-on contribution, and detail and excellence orientation.

I am currently working - in Makkah / Madinah /Jeddah, Saudi Arabia as a Projects Manager for Makkah Royal Clock Tower and the two Holy Mosques expansion at SL Rasch GmbH –Germany / Saudi Arabia since 2012 – Present.

Makkah Royal Clock Tower, Saudi Arabia is a part of the King Abdul-Aziz Endowment Project, the tallest clock tower in the world, the world's largest clock face and the building with the world's largest floor area. The building complex is meters away from the world's largest mosque and Islam's most sacred site, the Masjid al Haram.

At 607m tall building is the second tallest in the world. The top 200m of the tower is clad with over

40,000m2 of advanced FRP composite panels, including the largest clocks in the world - 43m in diameter, with 23m long minute hands. The cladding of the tower top includes intricate calligraphy and ornamental patterning, finished in glass and ceramic tiles. Illumination of the clock hands, clock faces and media wall, called for over two million LED's to be integrated into the cladding panels.

The Convertible Umbrellas and Sliding Domes for the Extension of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah 2/10

living in Saudi Arabia for the last 19 years, I have had built a thorough understanding of the special culture of Saudi Arabia which gave me the privilege of vast communication skills over variety of arias within the Kingdome and worked through traditional ethics throughout different tribes and an ability to understand the business culture model which is a mix of the Arab Muslim Cultural Business, that fulfilled me with influential communication experience and skills for all situations and at all levels and types, I built a very strong relation with high profile and decision makers in a different sectors, especially related to construction, Oil and Gas and other special authorities and securities. Working in Makkah and Madinah in the Two Holy Mosques for SL Rasch for the last 3 years enabled me to build a very strong relations with Haram Authority ( Rea’asa) and all other related Security and operation for Both Harams

Considering the above, it helps me Identifying and developing new streams for long term revenue growth, and Liaising with top management for evolving strategic vision, driving change, infusing new ideas and taking the business performance and productivity to the next level.

In addition to forging strategic alliances with major organizations, thereby ensuring profitability and achieving business targets. While establishing own goals and of the team to match corporate goals, short term & long term budgets and developing business plans for the achievement of these goals. KEY SKILLS

Construction Management and Operations Directions – Hands-on experience in achieving and maintaining high standards in quality work and safety and successfully completing multi-million dollar construction projects in Saudi Arabia.

Project Planning and Management – Design and development of civil engineering and electro mechanical projects, in charge of preparation of complete engineering package for the project starting from the bid stage, preliminary design review (PDR), critical design review (CDR), issued for construction (IFC), shop drawings and finally prepare the engineering data book (as built). Real-time reporting on project progress and costs with built-in MS Excel PivotTable and PivotChart features utilizing Primavira P6 .

Contracts and Claims management – Contracts Management and Dispute resolution approach in day to day working and the ability to face the Boldly with innovative approach .

Team Building – Endeavour to inspire, motivate and guide others towards a goal. Actively encourage and facilitate cooperative and collaborative working relationships. Realigned work groups and work roles to foster and develop teamwork and increase staff productivity.

Languages – Arabic (Native), English (Fluent), German (Beginner), and French (Beginner) CAREER HISTORY

SL-Rasch Gmbh –Germany / Saudi Arabia

Nov 2012 – Present

Sr. Projects Manager / Makkah – Madinah - Jeddah

responsible for overall project planning and scheduling, resource allocation, project accounting, and control, while providing technical direction and ensuring compliance with quality standards and metrics. The construction 3/10

project manager responsibilities span a broad spectrum, covering all the areas of project management like - Project Planning, Cost Management, Time Management, Quality Management, Contract Administration, Client Relations, and Safety Management.

Roles:

Charting out the project objectives and plans, setting performance requirements, and selecting project participants.

Bringing about optimum utilization of resources- laborers, materials and equipment, and ensuring their procurement at most cost-effective terms,

Implementation of various operations through proper coordination.

Development of effective communications and mechanisms for resolving conflicts among the various participants.

Communication within a complex nature and scope of work in the Middle East, specifically working in a city considered to be the holiest place in the Islamic world. Responsibilities:

Oversee the construction project from start to finish.

Perform a key role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed.

Create the teams, develop the objectives/goals of each and assign individual responsibilities.

Project accounting functions including managing the budget, tracking if team expenses and minimizing exposure and risk in the project

Ensure that construction activities move according to predetermined schedule.

Devise the project work plans and make revisions as and when need arises.

Communicate effectively with the contractors responsible for completing various phases of the project.

Co-ordinate the efforts of all parties involved in the project, which include the architects, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors and laborers.

Monitor the progress of the construction activities on a regular basis and hold regular status meetings with all the sub-teams.

Maintain strict adherence to the budgetary guidelines, quality and safety standards.

Daily inspection of construction sites. '

Ensure project documents are complete.

Identify the elements of project design and construction likely to give rise to disputes and claims.

Serve as a key link with the clients and review the deliverable prepared by the team before passing onto client. Projects:

EPC Project: Mecca Royal Clock Tower, Saudi Arabia. a part of the King Abdul-Aziz Endowment Project

The Convertible Umbrellas and Sliding Domes for the Extension of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah

Royal Podium tents and Terrace Tents.

Royal Tents Tower C and Tower D

Temporary Mataf in Makkah Haram.

The Holy Ka’aba stair and Minber

King Abdullah Centre for Crescent Observation

Astronomy - Lunar / Cosmology Center

Makkah – Haram / Shamiah Roof Shading

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.Tijan Petroleum Co. Ltd, Jubail / Saudi Arabia Jun 2011 – Oct 2012 Eastern Provence Branch Manager

Tijan Petroleum Co. has over the years established a well experienced group capable of undertaking the most complex of local & International procurement exercises serving industrial construction & related projects. Exacting technical standards must be maintained in order to comply with the complex requirements of major Saudi clients including Saudi Aramco & SABIC. To meet & maintain this level of service, Tijan Petroleum Co are alert to the latest technical innovations & use state of the art programs. The Procurement Department has been one of the major strengths allowing Tijan Petroleum Co to expand construction & construction related activities.

Over the years a large network of suppliers covering all aspects of Industrial construction has been built up both locally and internationally. This network is constantly under review & regularly updated to ensure state of the art materials & services are available across the full spectrum of project requirements in a timely & competent manner. Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day management

• Delivering all activities within agreed project deadlines, on budget and in line with specified objectives, by effectively managing resources, monitoring construction progress and managing the project schedule

• Holding full accountability for project site budgets, quality reviews, reporting to Senior Management and updating project trackers

• Establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with vendors and stakeholders to enable the efficient running of projects

• Demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of contractual agreements and contract documentation, as well as resolving contractor enquiries

• Developing the scope of work and realistic budgets for all construction-related activities, and supporting these activities with daily quality reviews, permit acquisition and close-out reviews

• Communicating effectively with internal contacts both verbally and in writing, through meetings, conference calls and tracker exchange

• Appraising close-out packages to ensure relevant documents are included, and archiving documents accurately

• Confidently handling conflicts relating to construction issues, quality and documentation with vendors’ subcontractors

• Proving the ability to work independently on own initiative whilst also contributing significantly to team efforts

• Reviewing and approving expense requests, purchase orders and invoices Projects

Dy. Project Director - EPC Project: Partner with Beijing Construction Engineering Group Co., Ltd – Project Name: Construction of SABIC housing mega project - Haii Jalmuday, Packages 2, 3 in Jubail / Saudi Arabia. Construction of 1280 villas complete with permanent infrastructure and related services.

Dy. Project Director -EPC Project: Partner with Beijing Construction Engineering Group Co., Ltd – Project Name: Construction of KFUPM Information Technology Centre (ITC). Al-Osais International Holding Co., Jubail / Saudi Arabia Dy. Project Manager (SATORP) Aug 2010 – May 2011

Al-OSAIS is a holding company owning major shares in more than 16 companies and minority in more than 50 other local 5/10

and global companies & investment institutes.

Al-Osais Group of companies is one of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s most dynamic and independent business networks. AL OSAIS has multi tie-ups & partnerships with international firms from all around which added value and strength to the credibility and resources along with a significant business inelegance reaching higher standards.. Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day management

• Delivering all activities within agreed project deadlines, on budget and in line with specified objectives, by effectively managing resources, monitoring construction progress and managing the project schedule

• Holding full accountability for project site budgets, quality reviews, reporting to Senior Management and updating project trackers

• Establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with vendors and stakeholders to enable the efficient running of projects

• Demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of contractual agreements and contract documentation, as well as resolving contractor enquiries

• Developing the scope of work and realistic budgets for all construction-related activities, and supporting these activities with daily quality reviews, permit acquisition and close-out reviews

• Communicating effectively with internal contacts both verbally and in writing, through meetings, conference calls and tracker exchange

Major Projects:

EPC Project: Package 7 of Saudi Aramco TOTAL Refining and Petrochemical Project (SATORP) in Jubail / Saudi Arabia.

Permanent Infrastructure and General 37 Buildings construction (administrative, canteen, workshop, warehouse, mosque, medical centre, etc.), patrol roads, permanent fencing. SINOPEC International Petroleum Services (SIPSC), Beijing / China Projects & Procurement Management Consultant, (Engineering and Construction) Jan 2010 – Aug 2010

China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec Group) is a super-large petroleum and petrochemical enterprise group in China. Sinopec Group is a state-owned company solely invested by the State, functioning as a state-authorized investment organization in which the state holds the controlling share. Headquartered in Beijing, Sinopec Group has a registered capital of RMB 182 billion.

Sinopec Group’s key business activities include: industrial investment and investment management; the exploration, production, storage and transportation (including pipeline transportation), marketing and comprehensive utilization of oil and natural gas; oil refining; the wholesale of gasoline, kerosene and diesel; the production, marketing, storage, transportation of petrochemicals and other chemical products; the design, construction and installation of petroleum and petrochemical engineering projects; the overhaul and maintenance of petroleum and petrochemical equipment; the manufacturing of electrical and mechanical equipment; the research, development, application and consulting services of technology, information and alternative energy products, the import and export of commodities and technologies both for the Group and as a proxy (with the exception of those commodities and technologies that are either banned by the State or to be carried out by the state-designated companies).

Responsibilities:

Bid study and project evaluation.

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Preparation of proposal for design and service based on client requirement, modify established practices and apply newly developed civil engineering and electro mechanical practices.

Coordinating the civil design and drawings with all other related engineering disciplines. i.e.: structural, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation, to ensure thorough and well-coordinated working drawings.

Oversee specialist-engineering tasks such as design drafting, estimating and operations control.

Project manager for many residential, commercial, and industrial projects including managing, supervising site construction activities, evaluation and monitoring project status, by preparing daily and weekly progress reports, progress billing, monthly invoice evaluation report, estimating any extra fieldwork requirement, preparing variation orders and final project evaluation.

Material procurement, Inspection and evaluating construction materials specifications and techniques.

Provide marketing and support advice on civil engineering and electro mechanical products such as construction materials.

Outline work programs and review them for accuracy, adequacy and feasibility.

Plan, supervise and coordinate the work force.

Type of Projects: All type of construction, industrial, infrastructure (oil and gas piping and facilities, water piping fire, potable, sewer and drainage) and all related civil and construction activities.

Projects management consultation, international procurement consultation, and projects estimation and bid proposals

(technical and commercial).

Major Projects:

EPC of Wasea Bulk Plant- Project in Saudi Arabia Riyadh – Saudi Aramco / project awarded.

EPC of Ras AlZaur – Hafar AlBatin Water Transmission System - Project in Saudi Arabia – Saline Water Conversion Corporation.

EPC of Forth Transmission Pipeline project - Project in Bangkok / Thailand –PTT Public Company Limited. Nassir Hazza & Bros. Co, Al Khobar Saudi Arabia

1. Costing and Planning Manager / Projects Management Dec 2008 – Jan 2010 2. Projects Construction Manager Nov 2006 – Dec 2008 NHB is classified First Class Category in the field of Construction of Roads, Dams, Airports, Water & Sewage, Buildings Construction and Electrical and Mechanical Works

started its activities mainly in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, doing construction with Saudi Aramco for roads, buildings, pipelines, steel structure buildings, maintenance and rental of equipment, in addition to works for Government Department as, Port Authority, Sweet Water and Sewage Department, Ministry of Telephone and Telegraph

(Saudi Telephone), Ministry of Municipality and Rural Affairs, Ministry of Education (Construction of Schools & Colleges), • Ministry of Interior Affairs (Coast Guard).

Responsibilities:

1. Costing and Planning Manager / Projects Management

Projects Program Management and Program Planning and monitoring.

Cost estimation and Bid study.

Preparation of proposal for design and service based on client requirement, modify established practices and apply newly developed civil engineering and electro mechanical practices.

Coordinating the civil design and drawings with all other related engineering disciplines. i.e.: structural, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation, to ensure thorough and well-coordinated working drawings.

Oversee specialist-engineering tasks such as design drafting, estimating and operations control.

Project manager for many residential, commercial, and industrial projects including managing, supervising site construction activities, evaluation and monitoring project status, by preparing daily and weekly progress reports, progress billing, monthly invoice evaluation report, estimating any extra fieldwork requirement, preparing variation orders and final project evaluation.

Material procurement, Inspection and evaluating construction materials specifications and techniques. 7/10

Provide marketing and support advice on civil engineering and electro mechanical products such as construction materials.

Outline work programs and review them for accuracy, adequacy and feasibility.

Plan, supervise and coordinate the work force.

2. Projects Construction Manager

Projects Management: plan and direct, manage and control of the project, supervise the construction of utilities works, concrete and structures works until completion of the project acceptable by the client and consultant.

planning activities, time schedule and resource management (manpower – equipment and material)

Projects cost control/procedures and scheduling programs for construction projects.

Manage project budgets and cash flows.

Monitor the utilization of resources against budgeted costs.

Tracking project progress and schedule recovery plans to ensure project continuity and completion on time and within the budget.

Type of Projects: industrial, infrastructure (roads, bridges, oil and gas piping and facilities, water piping fire, potable, sewer and drainage) and all related civil and construction activities. Major Projects:

1. Costing and Planning Manager

WIPS Facilities Project in Saudi Arabia Uthmaniyah – Saudi Aramco.

PII - Feed Stock fuel gas pipeline corridor for Royal Commission / BECHTEL.

Optimize Production in Mubarraz area for Saudi Aramco.

Uthmaniyah civil works – site preparation - roads – ponds and fence for Saudi Aramco.

Construction of security boarders and facility for Khafji joint operations refinary (KJO – Between Aramco Overseas and Kuwait Oil Co.)

Construction of KNM Saudi Ltd workshop and its associated facility. 2. Projects Construction Manager

PI - Feed Stock fuel gas pipeline corridor for Royal Commission / BECHTEL – Second Industrial City -Jubail 2, development of pipeline corridor including access roads, service roads, pipe sleepers, expansion of loopholes, cross access and inter section structure, pipe bridges, and fire water system 14 km long Abdulla Fouad Holding Co. Ltd., (ISSD), Dammam, Saudi Arabia Operations Manager

Jul 2005 – Nov 2006

Projects Manager Jun 2001 – Jul 2005

Executive Civil Engineer Aug 2000 – Jun 2001

A contractor with a wide variety of construction projects for corporations such as the Arabian American Oil Company

(ARAMCO) and the Trans Arabian Pipeline Company (Tapline). From its beginning in construction, the Abdulla Fouad Group's diversified activities include Construction, Industrial, manufacturing, engineering, computing, different solutions and services.

Abdulla Fouad Holding Co is one of the most successful organizations in the Gulf region and is ranked among the top 100 companies in Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities:

Bid study and project evaluation.

Preparation of proposal for design and service based on client requirement, modify established practices and apply newly developed civil engineering and electro mechanical practices. 8/10

Coordinating the civil design and drawings with all other related engineering disciplines. i.e.: structural, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation, to ensure thorough and well-coordinated working drawings.

Oversee specialist-engineering tasks such as design drafting, estimating and operations control.

Project manager for many residential, commercial, and industrial projects including managing, supervising site construction activities, evaluation and monitoring project status, by preparing daily and weekly progress reports, progress billing, monthly invoice evaluation report, estimating any extra fieldwork requirement, preparing variation orders and final project evaluation.

Material procurement, Inspection and evaluating construction materials specifications and techniques.

Provide marketing and support advice on civil engineering and electro mechanical products such as construction materials.

Outline work programs and review them for accuracy, adequacy and feasibility.

Plan, supervise and coordinate the work force.

Major Projects:

Industrial Projects

AGOC /KJOC (Aramco Gulf Operation Company/Kuwait Joint Operation Company) in Kafji Joint Operation Refinery – Industrial Security Monitoring System Project, Buildings, Roads, Bridge, Utilities and different Facilities, started Aug 2000 till Jan 2002.

Haradh Gas Plant – IDAS Project, Industrial Security Monitoring System Project, Buildings, Roads, Utilities and different Facilities, started April 2002 till Dec 2003 for Saudi Aramco.

SAMREF Refinery Project – Construction of several Operation and Monitoring Buildings and Facilities and Utilities including roads, fences and others. for Saudi Aramco and Exxon Mobil Refinery, started Dec 2003 till April 2005

SASREF – Service Consultation Contract to support the refinery forming their Industrial Security Monitoring System Project and the related facility needed, Project for Saudi Aramco and Shell Refinery. 6 month contract 2004.

Chevron Philips – service contract / Consultation Services. Commercial and Governmental Project Facilities

Sheraton Hotel renovation – Dammam

Special Forces Training Buildings– Riyadh

National Guards Administration Building – Riyadh

King Fahad Hospital Expansion - Al Khobar

EARLIER CAREER

Rabih & Nassar Pre-Cast Co. (RANCO). Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 1999 - 2000 Civil Engineer

Arabian Advanced Systems (AAS), Riyadh –Al Khobar, Saudi Arabi 1996-1999 Civil Engineer

Sofy Engineering Contactors 2 years during Edu

Engineer in training (EIT), as an Assistant for Civil Engineer EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS

B.Sc. in Civil Engineering 1996

Al –BAATH University

Structural & Engineering Management

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PMP Certificate of compleation Nov 11th 2009

Project Management Institute PMI

Autodesk Certified Professional

Revit Architecture 2014, Certificate No. 00359461 May 10th, 2014

MBA in Leadership & Management Masterclass: at Kingston University accredited By: IMMC (Institute for Mini-Management courses)

April 2nd, 2015

SIPM: Certified Senior International Project Manager : at LEORON Professional Development Institute accredited and Licenced By: IABFM (International Academy of Business and Financial Management)

August 21st, 2015

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Microsoft Arabia: Certificate Approved Course: Net Working Essentials,Networking Using Windows 98, Windows NT Server Essential, Windows NT server, Advanced Topics and Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 Essentials.

Military collage of health and sciences - Dhahran: Certificate of Participation in the first Gulf Symposium on Protection against Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Warfare Agents.

PMI - Project management Institute – Arabian Gulf Chapter (PMI-AGC) Certificate for successfully completion an interactive 5-day training on; Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Preparation Seminar R.E.P Program # C057-070201.

Bechtel/ Royal commission for Jubail and Yanbu: Certificate for successfully completed The Jubail Safety Leadership Workshop.

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals: Workshop on Web- based Project Management and Symposium on Pipeline Construction and Maintenance, A project management approach.

WesTech and Soroof Aqua Solutions: Workshop on WesTech wastewater Process Equipment includes a variety of choices to complete wastewater plant design or improve the performance of an existing system.

SIMITRIX Training Institute: Certificate of Merit for successfully completed the PRIMAVERA P6 Planning course.

AUTODESK Training Centre: Certificate of completion Autodesk Revit Architecture course 3-02-2014 Certificate No. 183612OGV3.

AUTODESK Training Centre: Certificate of completion Autodesk Revit Structural course 04-05-2014. Certificate No. 183612OGV3

AUTODESK Certified Professional (Revit Architecture 2014) Certificate No. 003*****-**/10

AUTODESK Training Centre: Certificate of completion Autodesk AutoCAD Civil3D (Basic & Advanced Level)

– Earth works and Road design course 24-05-2015. Certificate No. 1VJJ2VJJV0

MBA in Leadership & Management Masterclass: at Kingston University 2nd April 2015, accredited By : IMMC (Institute for Mini-Management courses)

AUTODESK Training Centre: Certificate of completion Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D (Pipe Networks) course 15-06-2015. Certificate No. 181*******

SIPM: Certificate of Senior International Project Manager: at LEORON Professional Development Institute Sponsored by PMI and CPE.

IABFM: Certified Senior International Project Manager (International Academy of Business and Financial Management), in association with ASPM, ACPOP and IAPM (International academy of project Management).

ESI: Structural Analysis and design of buildings using ETABS program (Engineering Science Institute for Training), under supervision of Technical and Vocational Training Corporation, Attested by Saudi Council of Engineers. course dated 22-10-2015

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Member of Project Management Institute PMI / Member ID : 660798

Member of American Concrete Institute ACI/ Member Number: 34747

In process P-Eng, Professional Engineer of Ontario/Canada. Reg. No 100079033.

Member of Syrian Engineering Association -1996 Reg. No 57905

Member of Syrian Chamber of Commerce and Industry -2003, Reg. No 11017

Member of ASIS – USA / Member ID: 260666

Member of Niagara Helicopter Limited High Flyers Club Jul17,2006

Registered as Foreign Expert Consultant with Government of China, FOREIGN EXPERT CERTIFICATE NO.J10110000095 Dated 07-07-2010

Member of Saudi Council of Engineers - 2010 Member No : 100249

Member of IABFM (International Academy of Business and Financial Management) – 2015 Member No : 47254 COMPUTER SKILLS

Good knowledge of Most Civil Engineering and Architectural Design Programs, such as: o Primavera P6 - MS Project

o Auto CAD

o Micro Station St,

o Staad Pro

o Robot Structural Design

o Revit ( Architect, Structure and EMP)

o Civil 3D modelling Earth works / Road design and Quantity survey / Pipe Networks design.

Web Page Design & Editing.

Thorough understanding of Windows OS and other related packages. Such as: Windows, and MS Office applications.

Knowledge of Networking and PC repairs.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 8th March, 1973 Nationality: Syrian Marital

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