Karim Itani
Yorba Linda
Summary
Karim is a Project Manager and Civil Engineer with over ten years of experience delivering utility, civil, and infrastructure projects from planning and design through construction execution and closeout. He has extensive experience supporting large scale modernization programs for Southern California Gas Company, managing multidisciplinary teams, permitting, procurement, and construction activities while ensuring compliance with engineering, safety, and regulatory standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
PROJECT MANAGER
SoCalGas /E2 Consulting Engineers Inc
11.2023 - Current
- Manage Control Center Modernization CCM and RAMP infrastructure projects focused on replacing legacy regulator stations with fully automated, safety compliant gas control facilities that enhance operational reliability, monitoring capabilities, and system performance.
- Lead projects through the full lifecycle including scope development, design coordination, permitting, procurement, construction execution, and project closeout across multiple jurisdictions.
- Develop project design basis and expand project scope requirements to support modernization and automation of existing gas regulator stations in accordance with SoCalGas engineering and safety standards.
- Coordinate closely with engineering design firms, consultants, inspectors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between design intent, constructability, and operational requirements.
- Manage vendor relationships including design consultants, material suppliers, and construction contractors to support schedule adherence and successful project delivery.
- Plan and execute material acquisition strategies based on project scope, construction sequencing, and long lead equipment requirements, including regulators, valves, automation components, and station infrastructure materials.
- Prepare work authorization packages, cost estimates, and funding documentation required to secure project approval and execution.
- Lead permitting efforts with city agencies, public works departments, and traffic control authorities to obtain construction approvals and maintain regulatory compliance.
- Develop and maintain integrated project schedules coordinating engineering, procurement, permitting, and construction activities to meet program milestones.
- Oversee field construction activities, supporting construction teams and inspectors to ensure compliance with safety standards, quality expectations, and approved designs.
- Identify and resolve field, design, and constructability challenges through proactive problem solving and cross functional coordination between engineering, operations, and construction teams.
- Support outage planning and construction sequencing to minimize operational impacts while maintaining gas system integrity.
- Conduct risk evaluations and monitor scope, schedule, and budget performance to mitigate delays and cost impacts.
- Perform pipeline and facility research utilizing SoCalGas document libraries and as built records to identify existing infrastructure conditions including valves, taps, and tie ins for accurate project planning.
- Develop land exhibits and project sketches using Google Earth and related tools to assist design teams in producing accurate engineering drawings and construction packages.
- Facilitate communication between project stakeholders, contractors, operations personnel, and leadership to ensure transparency and alignment throughout project execution.
- Manage project closeout activities including documentation review, redlines, turnover packages, and stakeholder acceptance.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
- Developed and implemented project plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
CIVIL ENGINEER / Project Manager
Cordoba Corporation
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Designed Cathodic protection for various PSEP pipeline projects.
- Managed Cathodic protection Projects through all stages.
- Designed Cathodic protection equipment to meet specific demands relating to projects.
- Worked with electrical engineers to establish single line diagrams and design specific anode junction boxes for project specific purposes.
- Reserved and ordered various material needed for cathodic protection on Transmission and distribution Pipelines.
- Conducted Integrity studies on existing pipeline segments and designed pipeline replacements when needed.
- Pulled SoCalGas Standards to design by SoCalGas requirements.
- Assisted in project closeout and creating construction binders for various SoCalGas projects.
- Designed and created numerous projects using AutoCAD, Plant 3D, and MicroStation.
- Performed quality checks and markups on numerous gas projects.
- Conducted detailed GIS research on various pipes and stations.
- Assisted in securing excavation permits from the City of LA and the City of Santa Clarita. Performed engineering design for natural gas transmission pipeline projects. Perform historical research, engineering calculations, and design solutions for gas transmission projects.
- Created Detailed Environmental Reviews and Land Exhibits for various Test Sites and Project Sites.
- Helped in creating stage gate documents for all phases. Marked up drawings at the 30%, 60% 90%, IFC, and IFP levels.
Gas Engineer
GTS Engineering & Consulting
07.2019 - 10.2021
- Performed engineering design for natural gas transmission pipeline projects.
- Performed historical research, engineering calculations, and design solutions for gas transmission projects.
- Established replacement Civil 3D alignments and created surfaces from surveyed drawings and ground profiles.
- Created pipeline plan/profile design drawings for new gas transmission mains.
- Created strength tests and replacement design drawings for SoCalGas’ PSEP program Perform Spike Test Calculations and identify anomalies on various pipelines.
- Created Detailed Environmental Reviews and Land Exhibits for various Test Sites and Project Sites.
- Designed Hydrotests to test the strength and integrity of various pipe sections Performed close interval surveys on various pipelines for PG&E.
- Over 2 years of experience in designing and creating Civil and mechanical drawings using Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
- Created many bills of material for designed projects and ordered the material.
CIVIL ENGINEER
Patch Services LLC
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Design a 2-story industrial structure.
- Perform grading plans for different sites.
- Calculate stormwater runoff for various sites and write reports detailing the results Properly design drainage and stormwater management systems to control runoff and minimize flooding.
- Prepared estimates of labor and materials costs for various projects.
- Designed streets and roads that meet Caltrans Standards.
- Perform Quality assurance on the construction site to verify that plans are being implemented correctly.
CIVIL ENGINEERING INTERN
Z Global Engineering
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Learned how to meet county requirements to build solar fields.
- Designed various solar field models using AutoCAD.
- Discovered optimal locations for clients interested in building solar fields using PSLF Performed data collection and calculations using VBA.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering -
California State University of Sacramento
Skills
- GIS, Plant 3D, Civil 3D, Technical Writing, Highway Capacity, Software (HCS), VBA, MS Office, AutoCAD, PSLF, MicroStation, BIM360, Bluebeam
- Project management
- Project planning
- Project planning and development
- Project scheduling
Accomplishments
- Successfully delivered capital infrastructure projects supporting Southern California Gas Company modernization initiatives, enhancing system safety, operational reliability, and long term performance of gas delivery facilities.
- Contributed to large scale utility modernization programs including Control Center Modernization CCM and Risk Assessment Mitigation Program RAMP initiatives transitioning legacy regulator stations into automated and remotely monitored facilities.
- Managed and coordinated complex infrastructure projects across multiple cities and jurisdictions, balancing engineering development, permitting, procurement, and construction execution to maintain project schedules.
- Demonstrated strong problem solving capabilities by resolving constructability challenges, site constraints, and permitting obstacles to support uninterrupted project advancement.
- Established effective collaboration between engineering consultants, contractors, material vendors, operations personnel, and public agencies to support successful infrastructure delivery.
- Supported transportation and roadway infrastructure design efforts in coordination with Caltrans standards and municipal improvement programs, contributing to safer roadway and public infrastructure development initiatives.
- Contributed to civil engineering projects involving stormwater runoff analysis, infrastructure planning, and industrial facility development supporting compliant and sustainable design solutions.
- Supported pipeline infrastructure improvements including hydrotesting, reroutes, abandonments, and system upgrades contributing to safe and reliable utility operations.
- Led projects through full lifecycle delivery from planning and design development through construction completion and operational turnover.
- Developed a multidisciplinary background spanning civil engineering design, pipeline infrastructure, and utility project management, enabling effective leadership across technical and construction environments.
Timeline
PROJECT MANAGER
SoCalGas /E2 Consulting Engineers Inc
11.2023 - Current
CIVIL ENGINEER / Project Manager
Cordoba Corporation
10.2021 - 11.2023
Gas Engineer
GTS Engineering & Consulting
07.2019 - 10.2021
CIVIL ENGINEER
Patch Services LLC
06.2018 - 07.2019
CIVIL ENGINEERING INTERN
Z Global Engineering
06.2016 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering -
California State University of Sacramento