Karim Bernard
St. John's,NL
Summary
Qualified Civil & Environmental Engineer with 2 years of experience working in various capacities to complete construction engineering tasks. Expert in directing workflow of earth and concrete works, underground utility installations and green and brownfield project demolitions. Proven success in identifying and addressing challenges to complete projects on-time and under budget. Applies cost-saving strategies without sacrificing practicality and quality. Manages large projects and teams to meet milestones and exceed quality expectations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Civil Site Engineer
Dar Al Handasah (Shair & Partners) Consultants
Beirut, Lebanon
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Streamlined reporting procedures, reducing report preparation time by 20%, and ensured timely submission to senior management, enhancing project tracking.
- Identified and mitigated risks across 2 major projects, preventing cost overruns and reducing delays by 10%.
- Implemented and enforced safety measures across 6 construction sites, reducing safety incidents by 10% and achieving compliance with contract safety requirements.
- Conducted daily inspections on a major rehabilitation project, overseeing pavement, retaining walls, safety barriers, and house connections, resolving 20% of quality issues early to ensure on-time project delivery.
- Facilitated coordination between contractors and the supervisory team by managing the submission and receipt of all documents, ensuring smooth communication and seamless project execution.
Junior Civil Engineer
Abdul Hay Engineering & Contracting Consultant
Tripoli, Lebanon
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Tracked contractor deadlines for submittals, ensuring timely material delivery and project milestones were met, reducing delays by 15%.
- Assisted in preparing cost estimates for materials and labor, contributing to accurate budgeting and resource allocation across multiple projects.
- Oversaw on-site construction activities, ensuring strict adherence to project schedules, safety protocols, and design specifications, while coordinating with field teams to maintain workflow efficiency.
Telemarketer
QI Enterprise
London, UK
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Generated new customer leads through cold calling techniques, achieving a 10% increase in conversion rates.
- Maintained and strengthened client relationships by providing support for existing accounts, achieving the highest call duration over a 12-month period.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Systems Engineering & Management
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL12-2024
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Balamand
Al Kurah Campus, Lebanon12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Balamand
Al Kurah Campus, Lebanon06-2020
Skills
- Construction supervision
- Site Inspection
- Scheduling and Planning
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Operations leadership
- Technical report writing
- Estimation and Costing
- Structural analysis
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Civil Site Engineer
Dar Al Handasah (Shair & Partners) Consultants
09.2022 - 09.2023
Junior Civil Engineer
Abdul Hay Engineering & Contracting Consultant
02.2022 - 08.2022
Telemarketer
QI Enterprise
03.2021 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Environmental Systems Engineering & Management
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Balamand
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Balamand