Project Manager Engineer

RIZGAR HAMAWANDY

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Frisco, TX 75035

Cell: 469-***-****

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OBJECTIVE

To secure a responsible position in the field of civil Engineering or a related field.

EMPLOYMENT

McNeil Technologies Inc, / AECOM, LMAT Office– Camp Taji - Iraq

Special Advisor August 2010 to July 2011

• Continued holding the same position and responsibilities to perform advisory duties and services I provided in my previous job at LMAT office in Camp Taji. Only my position title was changed from BBA-SME to Special Advisor.

• Conduct detailed inventory for buildings and facilities in the coalition side of Taji Military Base and generate maps and spreadsheets to document necessary data for transferring the buildings and facilities to Taji Location Command. During this three month period mission, more than 800 buildings and facilities in addition to hundreds of equipment were transferred to IA.

OPERANTIONAL SUPPORT & SERVICES, LMAT Office– Camp Taji - Iraq

BBA-SME - Engineer Advisor April 2007 to August 2010

• Prepare scope of works and contract documents for schools and other facilities that were built or renovated in Sadir City and Adhamiya City.

• Attend meetings and conferences held with districts in Sadir City and Adhamiya City between EPRT team members, DAC and NAC members, district school Engineers and Sheikhs in the city.

• Prepare preliminary design, CAD drawings, power point presentations and scope of works for the following projects: DTC/RTC facilities- $15M project, IASSI MTF (Maintenance Training Facility) - $5M project, Taji Base Theater, 34th AB Latrines

• Gather documentations and studies regarding all aspects of future expansion and developments in the base (facility requirements and infrastructure needs like Water Supply, Power generation, Sewer System and Roads) and prepare Master Plan for Taji Military Base.

• Oversee and observe the projects built for Iraqi Army to ensure compliance with specifications and details described in the contract documents.

• Advise Iraqi Army Engineers during group meetings and site visits. Teach Engineers new technologies and methods of construction implementation, project management, operation and maintenance of facilities and equipments.

CITY OF SHAWNEE, SHAWNEE, KS/Public Works – Engineering Division

Engineering Inspector October 2001 to April 2007

• Review public street and storm sewer improvement plans (Residential and Commercial) for compliance with City of Shawnee Standards.

• Inspect public street and storm sewer improvements.

• Review and respond to Citizen Service Requests.

• Coordinate with other municipalities and public service departments to discuss and resolve problem situations.

• Maintain project records and files.

ALPHA & OMEGA LLC

Interpreter July 2005 to March 2007

• Interpret in the Courts, Hospitals, Schools, and City Counsel offices into Arabic and Kurdish.

KRUGER TECHNOLOGIES INC- LENEXA, KS

Senior Engineering Technician- Special Inspector March 1998 to september2001

• Inspect reinforced concrete, erected pre cast panels and masonry walls.

• Footing & sub grade verification.

• Plan and hold in-house and on-site training sessions.

IKON OFFICE SOLUTION - KANSAS CITY, MO

Site Assistant Manager September 1997 to March 1998

• Manage and supervise TOWN PAVILION center.

• Work with other internal/external units to identify project aspects and organize teams to deliver quality product.

DUTH CONSORTUM / KURDISTAN RELIEF ASSOCIATION – NORTHERN IRAQ

Civil Engineer/Project Manager September 1992 to December 1996

• Coordinate and implement the community resettlement project for over 400 villages of Northern Iraq.

• Structural survey, design and implementation of the following: schools, hospitals, houses, roads and water supply systems.

• Define the project objectives and oversee quality control throughout the project.

• Prepare and distribute budget, project cost, and schedule progress reports.

• Find resources, set up and manage project teams.

• Create meeting agendas and record proceedings.

HASSAN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS COMPANY – NORTHERN IRAQ

Contractor Engineer/Project Manager February 1985 to June 1992

• Plan, execute and finalize project according to dead lines and within budget.

• Supervise reconstruction and rehabilitation of KOISENJAQ Castle.

• Supervise construction and implementation of Sulaimania Department of Agriculture building.

• Hold and chair project progress and problem resolution meetings.

EDUCATION

SALAHADDIN UNIVERSITY ERBIL, IRAQ

B.Sc. Civil Engineering 1979 to 1984

Sulaimania High School 1976 to 1979

TRAINING, CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS.

• IS 700 - ICS – 100 (NIMS) National Incident Management System (sponsored by MARC and GTI).

• Better Business Grammar (sponsored by MARC).

• International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) – Certification Program.

• Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) – Certification Program.

• Member of American Public Works APWA.

SKILLS

• Strong computer knowledge in all windows (Word Perfect, MS Office) and Engineering (AutoCAD, GIS/Arc-Map applications).

• Model and design storm sewer systems using the following Engineering applications; Win TR-55, EPA SWMM 5.0 and STORM CAD.

• Written and spoken fluency in Kurdish, Arabic and English.

• Supervisory and managerial experience.

• Ability to successfully adapt to other cultures and environments.

REFERENCES

• OTTO KRUGER Kruger Technologies, Inc. 913-***-****

• DOUG WISSELSCHMIDT City of Shawnee 913-***-****

• STACEY SMALLS, CAPT USAF LMAT-ITAM-A – Camp Taji 318-***-****

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