Engineer Project

Qatar +974-******** ********@*****.***

Watheq Abu Zaid

Overview

I have over 29 years of experience in construction of major roads and bridges projects, Buildings and Infrastructure work including water lines, sewer lines, storm water, pumping stations and all other utility works. During this period, I have been working in managerial positions with first grade contractors, consultancy firms and with Qatar Public Works Authority ASHGHAL, Abu Dhabi Municipality road Department for construction supervision and management of Expressway, Highways and Municipal roads.

During this period I was exposed to various types of works, and was responsible for supervising the construction staff, managing the construction process through the project lifecycle since project initiation till the close out and handing over.

Experience

May 2018 – Present AECOM Middle East Doha (Qatar)

Sr. Resident Engineer – QS036 Roads & Infrastructure for Government Residential

Division Project in South of Al Wukair

QS036 Residential South of Al Wukair project is a new master planned development located approximately 3 km South of Al Wukair City, 8 km Southwest of Al Wakrah City and 18 km South of Doha City. Responsibilities include managing all the construction aspects on site and take lead for the project, oversee the Contractor’s activities, liaison with the Client ASHGHAL, and all stakeholders. QS036 is divided into 4 packages. Having managed the project through my team of three (3) Resident Engineers, and approx. 45 mid-level engineering staff mobilized to site. I have significantly contributed to the Project progress, Project Controls, Planning, Commercial, Safety, Quality and all Construction elements for Roads, Structures and utilities throughout from conception to delivery.

May 2015 – May 2018 AECOM Middle East Doha (Qatar)

Sr. Construction Manager – New Doha Orbital Expressway Project

Orbital project connects New Doha Port to Al-Khor and consist of approx. 185 km length, 25 major and minor junctions. The total Contract value worth approx.17 Billion Qatari Riyals. Responsibilities include managing all the construction aspects on site and take lead for the project, oversee the Contractor’s activities, liaison with the Client ASHGHAL, PMC and all stakeholders. Strategically, the Expressway is divided into 4 projects. Having managed the project through my team of four (4) Sr. Resident Engineers, Twelve (12) Resident Engineers and approx. 230 mid-level engineering staff mobilized to site. I have significantly contributed to the Project progress, Project Controls, Planning, Commercial, Safety, Quality and all Construction elements for Roads, Structures and utilities throughout from conception to delivery.

April 2012 – May 2015 AECOM Arabia Jeddah (KSA)

Sr. Project Manager – Jeddah Storm water Drainage Program

Setup the overall project execution strategy, assign project staff, prepare responsibility matrix, manage day-to-day construction activity, manage project schedule, direct commercial team throughout project bills and quantities, study and advise on the contractor claims.

Dec. 2006 – Jan. 2012

Dorsch Gruppe

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Chief Resident Engineer – Government Building project (PGD)

Supervising the construction and maintenance of government buildings and facilities, including structure assessment, MEP rehabilitation, fire fighting and fire alarm improvement, and architecture works and fixtures refurbishment.

March 2006 –Dec.2006

De Leuw Cather overseas Ltd.- Parsons

Dubai, UAE

Resident Engineer

Worked as A Resident Engineer on project R800/3A: Ras Al Khor Crossing which includes Roads and Bridges works and all infrastructure works such as water lines, sewer lines, storm water lines and all other utility works.(Contract Value 488 million).

Oct 2005 – March 2006

De Leuw Cather overseas Ltd.- Parsons

Dubai, UAE

Resident Engineer

I worked as an A Resident Engineer on project R757/2 Palm Island ( Jumeira ) Access Roads. (Contract Value 242 million).

2001 –May.2005

De Leuw Cather overseas Ltd.

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Assistant Resident Engineer

Construction supervision and management of road projects for Multi-billion dollar Transportation and Roads improvement program (TRIP) of Abu Dhabi City. .C2OO2 is constructions of an additional lane for Abu Dhabi – Mussafah main road including relocation of all existing utilities such as 1200 dia water line, 300dia sewer line, all irrigation lines, electrical cables (132kv, 11kv, lv, hv), telephone lines. Construction of 3 pedestrian underpasses, hard landscape, soft landscape, decorative items for play ground areas.

Supervising the construction of bridge project located in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain Road at MIP 39D, Including the structural, road, utility works, and relocation of all existing utilities such as waterlines, sewer lines, irrigation lines, electrical cables.

Supervised the construction of road project located in Sector E-19/02 improvements contract, including road widening of Alsalam street, relocation of all existing utilities such as 1200 dia water line, electrical cables (11kv, lv, hv, feedepillars, st), telephone lines, irrigation lines, street light (cables, foundations, high mask).

List of Projects:

oAbu Dhabi Corniche Beautification - 600 million dhs - Nov. 2004- April 2005

oWidening of Mussafah rd.& Construction of three pedestrian underpasses - 154 million dhs - Jun. 2003 - Nov 2004

oMahawi Interchange - 91 million dhs - Apr. 2002 – Jun. 2003

oImprovement of Alsalm St - 95.3 million dhs - Jun. 2001 – Mar.2002

1995 – 1996

De Leuw Cather overseas Ltd.

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Assistant Resident Engineer

Construction Supervision and management of sector road project located in the central business district of sector E-04/02 and Sector E-11 improvements (TRIP C84B) and installing of all utility lines such as waterlines, sewer lines, irrigation lines.

1993 – 1995

RAPCO General Contracting Co.

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Project Engineer

Execute the construction of road projects including Municipal streets in Abu Dhabi City and Eastern Ring Road Improvement (storm water, water line, house connections, earth works, asphalt works, electrical works, and relocation of all existing utilities.

List of Projects:

oTRIP C35 - 107.86 million - 1994 – 1995

oTRIP C77 - 126.01 million - 1993 - 1994

1992 – 1993

Bin Hafiz Establishment

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Site Engineer

Construction of road project including municipal streets in Abu Dhabi City.

1991 – 1992

General Transport Corporation

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Site Engineer

Construction of road project including municipal streets in Abu Dhabi City.

1989 – 1991

Alsalmeen Contracting

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Site Engineer

Construction of major sewerage lines, including micro tunnelling of sewerage pipes under city roads and highways in Abu Dhabi City

Education

1989

Tennessee State University

Tennessee, USA

Bachelor of Science – Civil Engineering

References

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