ARQAM SALEH IBRAHIM HIJAWI

Civil Engineer/ Project Manager

**** *. ******** ******, **** N6, Winterville NC, 28590-5851

adl6y2@r.postjobfree.com

1-252-***-****

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Civil Engineering Postgraduate with over 20 years of extensive and varied international experience in the field of construction, Infrastructure & Project Management, in the construction and waterworks sectors.

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS & SKILLS

Management

Experienced project& site Manager with a demonstrated history of accomplishment in the civil engineering industry. Skilled in water and wastewater projects, project management, negotiation, closing deals and analytical skills. Strong sales professional with a master’s degree in Civil Engineering, focused on Water Engineering.

Communication & Leadership

Ability to understand and present others' points of view, skilled at analyzing and interpreting information, good communication skills, creative and innovative, with good design skills, proven motivational and leadership skills, A team player with an enthusiastic attitude.

Technical

Good knowledge in US and International standards and specifications

Ability to produce technical submittals

Strong understanding of health and safety requirements

Experienced in Microsoft office packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Knowledge in Auto CAD, Primavera and MS PROJECT

Excellent knowledge in pipe flexible couplings, flange adaptors and dismantling joints

Excellent knowledge in DI Pipes and fittings

Excellent knowledge in various water/ wastewater valve standards

Excellent knowledge in piping materials (DI, HDPE, CS, GI, SS, GRP, UPVC)

EDUCATION

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Birzeit University- Ramallah – Palestine

1999-2001

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Birzeit University Ramallah – Palestine

1994-1998

High School

Jenin Secondary School

1991-1993

RELATED TRAINING

Project management professional (PMP), project management and fund raising, farm optimized irrigation techniques, contract document preparation and bidding, project management and planning, environmental policy, water, wastewater and solid waste management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

McWane Gulf LLC Alabamia

International division

Project Manager June 2016 – present

planning and designing 275 km of water line to provide clean water for two cities.

Leading design teams from initial design and planning stages through project construction and completion.

Review the design of the water pump station based on the overall framework and desired pressure needed in the line.

Supply and install of four wastewater pumping stations, including pumps, main distribution boards, and all associated MEP needs for the system to work and function as desired.

Distribute the workforce based on the need for each task.

Comprehensive support and troubleshooting during the project construction process and implementation.

Product pre-qualification and approvals by the respective government clients operating in the water/wastewater sector

Provide input at the time of project design for goods or services to be tailored to suit client’s needs

Coordinating with various sister factories in the development of the distributors in U.S.A for bid submissions

Identifying and developing sustainable relationships with key accounts at both strategic and tactical levels/set-up safety plan program for the site/OSHA

Establishing and improving client communications; maintaining on-going relationships

Addressing customer inquiries, interpreting and delivering information, proposing suggestions, providing guidance and resolving conflicts

Analyzing competitors and identifying long-term market opportunities

Product presentations with consultants/clients

Preparation of technical compliance statements/data sheets

II. Integrated Pipe Company (IPCO) LLC Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (K.S.A.)

Project Manager May 2012 – May 2016

Managing multiple multi-million-dollar projects for high-end spaces in health care, school, and residential prefabrication construction applications.

Manage multiple teams and provide continuous support to deliver projects on time and budget.

Responsible for establishing relationships with new clients and carry out from the initial design stage to close out.

Providing strong leadership skills and assistant to all and everyone involved in the team.

Built market position of (5 M$) by locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing projects.

Expanding the activities of the company to have more variety of products needed for water and wastewater network projects

Management report preparation on a monthly basis

Meeting consultants & various contractors for updating the product range & services

Material approval from consultant/clients

Planning and forecasting/Safety Management

III. Maher Walid Al Atari Establishment Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Project Manager February 2009 – December 2012

Developing project objectives, scope of work, public involvement, timeline and implementation

Working with engineering consultants in the preparation of plans and specifications, analyzing alternatives

Creating a project management program to schedule, contract payment, inspect and test the required work; implementaion and coordinating the project team-work

Project financial monitoring and reporting on the progress of the construction operations of the whole project

Studying the entire scope of work and preparing the required quantity of workers, tools, and equipment to achieve the goal as per schedule

Responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of a quality assurance program consistent with the requirements of the project specification

Ensuring application of the correct codes, standards, engineering, and construction practices in the project implementation and execution associated with the owner’s policy

For all related civil works and mechanical works: checking and reviewing quality assurance plans, inspection test plans, technical submittals (materials, samples, prequalification…etc.), shop drawings for structural and architectural from foundation to roof structure for the project assigned in accordance with the IFC drawings and project specifications

Supervising all quality site activities and inspections related to structural works by coordinating with the site engineer and QC inspectors

Conducting, witnessing and remarking on concrete testing, other field-testing, all site inspections and material tests to ensure compliance to project specifications

Controlling all non-conformance reports and undertaking remedial actions

Provided engineering and related technical advice on construction and related matters overseeing document control activities

Assessing and reviewing all inspection reports for compliance to project specifications

Overseeing the preparing and distribution of monthly progress reports from all contracts

Reviewing the project monthly billing report

Preparaing the final snag list, final inspections and building handover procedures

Developing and finalizing all handing-over documents, built drawings, operation maintenance manuals and systems to the client at the completion stage of the project

IV. Cercon General Contracting Company Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Project Manager December 2002 – January 2008

Project manager for sewer network project in eastern Riyadh city

Developing project objectives, scope of work, public involvement and timely implementation

Working with engineering consultants in the preparation of plans and specifications

Creating a project management program for the project which includes scheduling, contract payment, inspection and testing of the required work and implementation; coordinating project teamwork

Preparing shop drawings for the construction of 250 km of sewer network and 4,000 manholes in various districts of eastern Riyadh, revising submittals and construction schedules and providing material samples for approvals

Project financial monitoring and reporting on the progress of the construction operations

VI. Jenin Municipality Palestine

Design Engineer May 2000 – August 2001

Designing, supervising and monitoring the environmental and public health and safety aspects of planned and on-going construction projects

Revising submittals such as construction schedules, shop drawings and material samples for approval drawings and material samples for approvals

Project financial monitoring and reporting on the progress of the construction operations Training of Bani Zaid Municipality on Solid Waste Management (Tailored program)

Assessment of impact closure on Bizet environment

Coordinating with governmental and non-governmental organizations in developing a strategy for resource preservation and management of environmental deterioration

Contribution to the development of an environmental education kit for school-aged children

VII. Emar Engineering and Construction Palestine

Civil Engineer January 1998 – May 2000

Studying the entire scope of work and preparing the required quantity of workers, tools and equipment to achieve the goal as per the schedule

Direct supervision in the field as a permit receiver and to verify work is in a safe environment

Preparing the construction procedures and permits for every critical task upon studying the field conditions, with safety given high priority

Direct supervising in the field, coordinating the technical matters on the site, reporting on work progress to the construction manager

Preparing drawing packages as per the sequence of execution

Assisting in surveying work using total station equipment needed for the construction activities

Assisting in site and construction management duties

Assisting in planning by continuous monitoring of progress to ensure the timely completion

Assisting in the structural steel erection and finishing the plant

Preparing the contractor’s shop drawing, concrete scheduling, material take off list (MTO) and bill of quantity (BOQ)

Preparing as-built drawings according to the site condition after the completion of work from the issued drawing, coordinating with project PMC and civil head of department as required

Assisting with site and construction management duties

Experience with piling activities

Supervising in the field and coordinating the technical matters on the site, reporting work progress to the construction manager

Detailed planning of all stages of work, including workers, equipment and materials

Surveying work needed for the construction of the projects

Assisting in all architectural work such as tiles, raised floor systems, suspended ceiling systems, gypsum board partition systems, gypsum board ceilings, metal ceilings, exterior and interior painting...etc.

Preparing of MTO (steel take off list, concrete take off list...etc.) and BOQ

Controlling and managing subcontracted activities, controlling subcontracted discipline-engineering documents, Preparing the concrete schedule

Issuing the civil design philosophies and updates on specifications to the foreman.

Coordinating with the design consultant and to civil head of department as required

ACHIEVEMENTS

Completion of project worth $ 3.5 Million for Ductile Iron Pipes and fittings in 2017-2018

Construction of 250km of sewer network and 4,000 manholes in various districts in eastern Riyadh project value $27 Million.

Construction of 25 km of box culverts and 400 catch basins in various districts of Eastern Riyadh - project value of $12.5 million.

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