Site Engineer Structural

ALI EL HAJJ

Beirut, Lebanon +961-**-****** **********@*******.*** ALI EL HAJJ LinkedIn

EDUCATION

American University of Beirut, 2021 Beirut, Lebanon Master’s in Civil Engineering (GPA 80%)

Relevant Courses Taken: (Construction Management,

Construction Contract Administration, Numerical Methods of Structural Analysis, Advanced Mechanics of Solids, The Finite Element Method, Earthquake Engineering…)

Beirut Arab University, 2017 Beirut, Lebanon

Bachelor’s in Civil and Environmental Engineering (GPA: 3.33) Relevant Courses Taken: (Tall Buildings, Pre-Stressed Concrete, RC Bridges, Retaining Structures, Highways, Transportation, Steel and RC Design, Hydraulics,

Environmental Engineering…)

EXPERIENCE

From 05/2019 to 05/2020 Dar Al Handasah, Structural Engineer Beirut, Lebanon

• Performing design calculations. Including building lateral stability and individual component analysis.

• Reviewing appropriate Building Codes and preparing structural analysis models

• Maintaining official job file and ensuring documentation exists to protect the Company’s interests and ensure job success.

• Communicating, verbally and written with all team members as required on each project.

• Performing investigations of a wide variety of site, building, and construction defects.

• Supporting and participating in meetings and presentations with clients. From 10/2017 to 05/2019 Project for Engineering and Consulting, Structural Engineer Beirut, Lebanon

• Preparing reports, designs, and drawings

• Making load and stress calculations (In accordance with design codes)

• Selecting appropriates construction materials

• Providing technical advice on the safety of designs

• Liaising with professional staff such as architect an engineer

• Monitoring and inspecting all work undertaken by contractors to ensure structural soundness

• Managing and Administrating Contracts of the project

• Using computer-aided design technology for simulation purposes

• Assisting in project planning sessions and Coordinating staff and internal resources

• Managing project progress and adapt work as required

• Overseeing all incoming and outgoing project documentation

• Participating in tender process i.e., design, submission, and review

• Conducting project review and creating detailed reports for executive staff

• Optimizing and improving processes and the overall approach where necessary From 10/2017 to 05/2018 Arabian Civil Works Company, Site Engineer Beirut, Lebanon

• Completing quality assurance and providing feedback to the team

• Delegating tasks and scheduling meetings and training sessions where required.

• Preparing and summitting shop drawings for approval

• Organizing materials and ensuring sites are safe and clean.

• Preparing cost estimates and ensuring appropriate materials and tools are available.

• Providing technical advice and suggestions for improvement on particular projects..

• Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to ensure the best contracts.

• Authorizing technical drawings and engineering plans.

• Drawing up work schedules and communicating any adjustments to crew members and clients.

• Gathering data, compiling reports, and delivering presentations to relevant stakeholders.

From 10/2016 to 10/2017 Al Majed Company for Trading & Contracting Beirut, Lebanon

• Supervising A-Z site work and ensuring the highest quality at all levels

• Preparing weekly and monthly reports about work progress, workforce, and costs

• Ensuring the safety on site for all activities.

• Investigating the excavated work, surveying work, and backfilling From 07/2016 to 09/2016 Lebanese Armed Forces/Engineering Directorate, Intern Beirut, Lebanon

• Analyzing and designing the structural elements oof a 6-stoy building

• Preparing preliminary structural reports and bill of quantities From 08/2017 to 12/2020 American University of Beirut, Graduate Assistant Beirut, Lebanon

• Assisting Undergraduate Students during problem-solving sessions

• Attending meeting in preparation for students’ activities From 10/2020 to 11/2020 American University of Beirut, Volunteer Beirut, Lebanon

• Assisting in the assessment of structural damages to buildings affected by the port of Beirut explosion

From 01/2018 to 05/2020 American University of Beirut, Research Assistant Beirut, Lebanon

• Developing advanced finite element model for the explicit analysis of complex cracking in concrete structures

SKILLS

Languages: Fluent in English, Arabic (writing, reading, and speaking) Computer Skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Internet use, AutoCad, Revit, STAAD PRO, SAP2000, Etabs… Research Skills: Conducting academic research incorporating ABAQUS, ANSYS, and ADINA software Technical Skills: Advanced Finite Element Analysis, Surveying, Accounting for Construction Businesses Soft Skills: Leadership, Communication, Decision Making, Learning Extracurricular Activities

Marathon Running

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