KAMAL KANAFANI

• Implement geotechnical analysis to assess and mitigate potential associated risks in the proposed projects.
• Lead geotechnical design process as well as subsurface exploration activities.
• Generate and develop geotechnical reports (Preliminary and Detailed) including innovative foundation designs and recommendations as per standard requirements.
• Perform Flexible and ridged pavements design, and subgrade improvement solutions.
• Evaluate, assess, and consider design aspects based on national and international standards, such as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
• Analyze field tests results (SPT, CPT, Field Density, Compaction)
• Plan field and evaluate laboratory tests (Soil classification, Proctor).
• Review calculations and analytical data to maintain the accuracy of technical reports.
• Supervise the execution of foundations, pavements, and earthwork.
• Create the project's earthwork scope, project drawings, and project specifications.
• Propose best groundwork safety practices according to OHS Act, regulations, and safety codes.
• Work closely with project team and client to ensure successful project execution.
• Ensure the satisfaction of applicable environmental and sustainable concepts in proposed designs.

Achievements (project Completed)

• Geotechnical analysis and foundation design of four apartment buildings (5 Story) & hotel at Camrose
• Supervising the Construction of four log yards Weyerhaeuser, Drayton Valley, (130K) Sq.m
• Planned and conducted exploration effectively.
• Soil investigation & pavement design of Tolko Biomass Storage Pad, , High Prairie (19K) Sq.m
• Affordable Storage, EDMONTON, ALBERTA, monitoring of 32 concert pile foundation installation.

• Carefully analyzed the project's earthwork scope, project drawings and project specifications
• Attended pre-bid meetings and requested more information if needed,
• Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable
• Determined the required number of labour, equipment, and material to carry out the project
• Proposed construction plan and maintained a schedule for contracted and tendered projects
• Communicated with sub-trades, and suppliers, to receive quotes and verified their calendar and availability,
• Prepared a project cost summary (labour, equipment, materials, safety, sub-trades, overhead, taxes, insurance, mark-up)
• Prepared and presented tender documents and replied to any required clarifications,
• Through the construction phase, managed the costs and change orders

• Developed General and subsidiary project management plans for several projects: in cooperation with other project teams and stakeholders
• Managed, directed and supervised projects during the planning, executing, and monitoring processes
• Monitored Project Plan, and, suggested corrective and preventive actions for occurring problems
• Participated in contracts and tender documents preparation, technical and financial offers, specifications, BOQ, cost estimation, vendor list, RFP, and RFQ
• Prepared performance and status reports
• Proposed/Made decisions based on projects status and conditions at each phase

Achievements (project Completed)

• Reconstruction of New; Elderly Care Center, Emergency Department, and Dialysis Department at Ain Wazein Medical Village (AWMV), gross value: 5,000,000 USD,
• Multi-Story Buildings, MH1116 - 4B+GF+14F, gross value 11,000,000 USD,
• MH594, - 2B+GF+13F-Post Tensioned Slabs System gross value 6,000,000 USD

• Prepared sampling plans and field exploration programs for construction, infrastructures, road and pavements
• Supervised Field Exploration procedures, drilling, and sampling, as well as preparation of visual-manual soil and rock description, specify GWT, then drawing of Borehole logs, cross sections and Plans
• Maintained HSE requirements at projects sites and ensured the application of safety requirements
• Monitored and took part in field and laboratory tests
• Provided detailed description and classification of soil properties according to the applicable standard, mostly ASTM and AASHTO
• Preparation of geotechnical reports, including recommendations and standard requirements

Achievements (Project Completed)

• Preparation of geotechnical designs for several multi-story buildings
• Project of rehabilitation and development of several cultural centres and public schools, sponsored by UNICEF, as a part of (the ADAP) Adults Development and Participation program - Damascus Syria

• Managed and supervised several projects, such as natural stone cladding projects
• Involved in some commercial activities such as importing natural stone

Achievements (project Completed)

• Carnegie Mellon University, external cladding works (Sandstone)
• Client: Qatar Petroleum, Contract Value: 1,200,000 QR
• Main contractors: Consolidated Contractors Company CCC
• Road signage's foundation: earthwork, concrete work
• Client: Qatar Petroleum
• Finishing works at Diplomatic, Navigation and, Al-Nakheel Tower, Main contractor: Société d'Entreprise & de Gestion (SEG), Project of Al-Reem Hotel, Tiling and Painting works, value 1,000,000 QR
• Doha

• Completed three years of training as a, , including one year in Al KHERIJI Laboratory, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
• Executed and provided geotechnical studies for several residential and commercial buildings

Achievements (project Completed)

• Building of fuel oil and Diesel oil loading and unloading stations, Client: Banias Refinery Company–Syria, Contract Value: 3,995,146 euro
• Constructing Repairing and Restoration of LPG Cylinders,
• Client: Syrian company for distribution Gas–Mahrukat Contract Value: 2,700,000 USD
• Several residential and retaining structures projects.