Bassam S. Salem
**** *** ***** *****, ******* Lake, MI 48324 *******@*******.*** Cell: 248-***-****
Experienced, degreed professional seeking Project Management position in Engineering and Construction. Motivated, self-starter with over 20 years of product engineering and project management experience while leading projects to successful conclusions. Specialist on difficult assignments requiring strong foundational engineering skills and hands-on involvement. Looking for a unique opportunity to re-engage full time work in Engineering and Construction arena.
Key Skills and Experience
Education and Certifications
Professional Engineer Degree – Applied Mechanics University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI April 1984
MS Mechanical Engineering University of Detroit, Detroit, MI May 1983
MS Engineering Management University of Detroit, Detroit, MI June 1980
BS Civil Engineering – Structural University of Baghdad, Iraq May 1976
Professional Engineering License # 28976 Feb 1982 -current
The Engineering Society of Detroit # 5081540 Feb 2017-current
Relevant Engineering Work Experience
Commercial Property Development Projects - Engineering project leadership
Project Leader, Private Contracts, multiple Michigan cities
•Led design, development, scheduling of contractors, and completion of project phases to aggressive deadlines for several commercial and residential construction projects including 2 strip malls and a 50-room hotel in Dearborn and Hazel Park.
•Developed positive rapport with architects, municipalities, contractors and suppliers to lead on time development of commercial construction projects, from design concept development, modifications, city approvals, and contract specifications to complete project on time and below projected budget.
•Researched, quoted and qualified new contractors to obtain best timing and cost scenarios for project.
•Reviewed, updated, implemented and monitored all phases of construction project with hands on approach.
•Residential projects included complete demolition to ground up build of houses.
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General Motors Corporation, Warren MI
Sr. Product Engineer – Milford Proving Grounds, Milford, MI
•Managed engineering projects of varying scope to achieve cost and weight savings for wheel structures.
•Led alternative composite wheel project from conception to conclusion for weight savings potential and quick tools for styling flexibility.
•Designed, analyzed and tested a variety of wheel designs applicable to multiple car programs.
•Met project milestones on multiple on-going application and development type projects.
•Supervised 5 engineers in group.
Detroit Edison Company – Fermi II Nuclear Power Plant, Monroe Michigan
Senior Project Engineer, Structures
Supervised over 50 contractors, suppliers and engineers to build a variety of structures at Fermi II Nuclear power plant.
Led structural analysis of two towers at Fermi and reviewed “as-built” design conditions.
Developed alternative solutions to address “as built” conditions, re-routing of piping, reinforcement of existing structures to withstand increased load conditions.
Learned and applied different finite element software programs to address different types of engineering issues.
Other Work History and Skills
Financial Services Companies:
Positions held: Senior VP – Financial Advisor and Investments
Investshares Inc., Troy MI 2016 - Present
Wunderlich Securities, Birmingham, MI 2010 – 2016
UBS, Inc., Farmington Hills, MI 1990 – 2010
First Heritage Corporation, Birmingham, MI 1987 – 1989
Cross-over skills:
Customer relationship building
Prioritizing work and identifying resource needs
Decision making and business case support
Computer Software:
Highly proficient in Microsoft office suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access