Abdullah Karimi
Roseville
Summary
Dependable, hardworking, dynamic and creative engineer with over 7 years' hands-on experience in overseeing all aspects of civil infrastructural engineering projects from inception to completion.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Inspector
ACE Quality Control
Roseville
08.2024 - Current
- Conduct in-depth field inspections for concrete placement, rebar installation, anchor bolts, and structural components, ensuring strict adherence to project specifications, ASTM, ACI, and IBC code.
- Perform geotechnical testing, including nuclear density testing, moisture content analysis, soil compaction, and asphalt quality assessments, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements.
- Document all field activities meticulously, compiling detailed reports on inspection findings, test results, and compliance status, and providing clients and supervisors with comprehensive updates.
- Collaborate closely with contractors, engineers, and project teams, providing technical insights and ensuring alignment with safety protocols and project specifications.
- Inspect work procedures to ensure compliance with design drawings, material specifications, and quality standards, recommending corrective actions when deviations are identified.
- Review and verify compliance with regulatory requirements, offering suggestions for improvements and contributing to project quality control processes.
Field Engineer
Organization for Relief Development (ORD)
Kunduz
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Managed and supervised all construction activities, ensuring compliance with project plans, specifications, and safety standards.
- Developed and implemented detailed work plans for housing (shelter) projects, coordinating with crossfunctional teams to monitor progress and optimize efficiency.
- Improved project efficiency by 10% through enhanced workflow management, resource allocation, and proactive supervision.
- Provided technical expertise in structural assessments, material selection, and quality control, ensuring the use of durable, cost-effective, and sustainable construction materials.
Quality Assurance Representative (QAR)
U.S. Army Corp of Engineering
Kabul
04.2019 - 09.2021
- Led and conducted comprehensive quality assurance inspections throughout all construction phases, ensuring strict adherence to USACE standards, ASTM, ACI, and ISO 9001 quality regulations.
- Evaluated and approved construction materials, verifying compliance with technical requirements and ensuring alignment with approved samples.
- Managed and supervised quality control processes, performing inspections before, during, and after construction to guarantee compliance with design specifications.
- Enhanced project quality and safety by 10% through proactive monitoring, contractor oversight, and enforcement of corrective actions.
- Performed final inspections to confirm that completed structures met client expectations, contractual obligations, and plant specifications.
- Collaborated with engineers, contractors, and key stakeholders to identify deficiencies, implement corrective actions, and improve quality control procedures.
- Ensured adherence to safety regulations and risk mitigation protocols, minimizing defects and reducing potential hazards on site.
Quality Control Manager
YYCC
Kabul
01.2016 - 03.2019
- Managed and implemented quality control processes to ensure compliance with project specifications, plan standards, and approved panel drawings for all finished products.
- Conducted detailed inspections of final products, verifying proper finishes, accurate dimensions, correct placement of cast-in items, and adherence to allowable tolerances.
- Supervised material testing and inspections, ensuring all required plant tests were performed before initial concrete placement and conducting daily quality maintenance checks.
- Tracked project tasks and progress, maintaining detailed documentation and preparing punch lists to address quality issues before final approval.
- Improved project quality and safety standards by 10% through enhanced inspection protocols, stricter compliance enforcement, and proactive issue resolution.
- Collaborated with engineers, site supervisors, and contractors to resolve discrepancies, improve construction processes, and maintain high-quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Civil Engineering
Lahore University
Pakistan10.2015
Skills
- AutoCAD 2D & 3D
- Quality Control and Assurance
- Equipment Selection
- Primavera P6
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Design and planning
Websites
Professional Development
- OSHA 30-Hr outreach training program for the construction industry, CA, USA, 09/26/23
- ACI Concrete field technician - Grade I, CA, USA, 02/24/24
- CQM-C training program, U.S-Army Corp of Engineering, CA, USA, 04/26/24
- Portable Nuclear Density and Moisture Gauge Use and Safety Training, ATI, CA, USA, 07/25/24
- ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspection Certificate, Sacramento, CA, 01/06/25
- ICC Structural Masonry Inspection Certificate, Sacramento, CA, 02/19/25
- ICC Structural Steel and Bolting Certificate, Sacramento, CA, 06/20/25
- ICC Prestress concrete Inspection Certificate, Sacramento, CA, 02/3/26
Timeline
Special Inspector
ACE Quality Control
08.2024 - Current
Field Engineer
Organization for Relief Development (ORD)
11.2021 - 02.2023
Quality Assurance Representative (QAR)
U.S. Army Corp of Engineering
04.2019 - 09.2021
Quality Control Manager
YYCC
01.2016 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science Degree - Civil Engineering
Lahore University