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Overview
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Education
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Meriem Chebbi

OTTAWA,Canada

Summary

Experienced and dedicated professional in project management, including Procurement and Material Management, with a proven history of effective supply chain oversight. Eager to apply my skills, expertise, and commitment to enhance and streamline procurement processes and material management within government positions.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Strategic Project Manager

Saint Paul University
Ottawa, ON
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Participated in developing tender documents for hiring construction experts.
  • Participated in identifying technical criteria to be included in tenders published by USP.
  • Controled quality of submissions and managed responses to tenders.
  • Member of the selection committee for professionals in renovation projects.
  • Participated in internal and external committees and meetings.
  • Conducted research, gathered all relevant elements to fully understand issues, and developed action plans to address them.
  • Conducted surveys, compiled statistics, and prepared reports.
  • Analyzed needs and identified areas requiring improvements in infrastructure.
  • Actively participated in developing multi-year plans, e.g., Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2023-2027.
  • Managed records according to internal processing procedures.

Technologist

Skilled Trades Institute-La Cité Collégiale
Ottawa
06.2022 - 10.2022
  • Ensured smooth operation of activities in laboratories and training areas.
  • Analyzed needs, objectives, and requirements of various programs.
  • Actively contributed to improving the sector's compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
  • Supervised candidates in apprenticeship, transmit good professional practices.
  • Performed preventive maintenance of facilities.
  • Supervised subcontractors in maintenance work.
  • Controled the quality of work and verified compliance with specifications and purchase orders.

Project Manager

SODEVCO
Ottawa-Gatineau
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Monitored tender calls, analyzed submissions, and awarded service contracts and purchase orders.
  • Participated in supplier selection and contract negotiation.
  • Prepared schedules using MS-Project and coordinated between subcontractors to meet deadlines.
  • Setted up an automated system for managing information requests from professionals and other templates.
  • Tracked workshop drawings until approval and transfered of approved drawings to relevant parties.
  • Conducted visits and quality control inspections to ensure compliance with relevant requirements, standards, and regulations.
  • Collaborated with municipal services, city inspectors, and/or professionals to conduct various inspections until work approval.
  • Prepared cost estimates, identified budgets, controled, and reported project expenses.
  • Followed change directives and resulting cost changes.
  • Coordinated activities, resources, and information with various stakeholders to deliver projects in line with quality, time, and cost forecasts.
  • Monitored project stages progress, documented and maintained regular communication regarding project advancement, and made task adjustments as needed.

University Technologist

Ministry Of Higher Education And Scientific Research
Tunisia
09.2012 - 11.2019

Institut Supérieur des Technologies d'Environnement, d'Urbanisme et du Bâtiment (2015-2019)
Higher Institute of Technological Studies of Siliana, Tunisia (2012-2015)

  • Project manager within the framework of an institute's agreement with research units in the field of construction and public works.
  • Responsible for operations at the laboratories of the civil engineering departments.
  • Manage projects and project resources in the laboratories.
  • Order and monitor the installation of the necessary equipment and verify its compliance with specifications.
  • Monitor maintenance work in the laboratories.
  • Conduct activities of qualitative control on various types of materials in the laboratories.
  • Write technical reports and transfer them to the relevant units.

Project Manager

Tunisia Aluminum Profiles
Tunisia
01.2009 - 09.2012
  • Responsible for the process of designing new aluminum profiles.
  • Developed definition plans and approved execution plans for new sections.
  • Oversaw the production of technical catalogs.
  • ·Visited construction sites to check execution compliance with design plans.
  • Conducted research and collected relevant information to address issues and develop action plans.
  • Actively participated in international building exhibitions.
  • Provided technical assistance during student and trainee visits to training centers.
  • Recommended continuous improvement of tools and technologies used within the department.

Project Manager

CAP INGENIERIE
Tunisia
07.2005 - 01.2009
  • Modeled and dimensioned mixed structures.
  • Prepare quantity estimates and price lists for responding to tenders.
  • Establish work schedules.
  • Attend coordination meetings and wrote reports and minutes.

Education

Ph.D. - Civil Engineering

National Engineering School of Tunis
Tunis, Tunisia
01.2018

Master - Civil Engineering

National Engineering School of Tunis
Tunis, Tunisia
04.2006

Bachelor - Civil Engineering

National Engineering School of Tunis
Tunis, Tunisia
06.2005

Skills

  • PMP Certified (Project Management Professional)
  • QualifIed for Federal Internship for Newcomers (FIN) Program 2023-2024 in PG-02 category ( Reference number: IMC-EA-FINP-45307)
  • Added to partially assessed pool at AS-03 level (selection process number: 2023-EA-FCMB-AS_03-939)
  • Experienced in tender management, including government-related tenders utilizing platforms such as SAP Ariba
  • Experienced in managing procurement activities, including supplier negotiations, contract management, and procurement of materials and services in compliance with organizational regulations
  • Experienced in researching, using quantitative and qualitative research methods, analyzing, synthesizing information, and data management
  • Cooperative and collaborative, with a high sense of responsibility, judgment, and analytical thinking
  • Innovative, initiative, adaptable, flexible, and willing to carry new challenges
  • Ability to prioritize, work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Proficient computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, MS Project)
  • Multilingual, fluent in French, English, and Arabic

Certification

  • PMP - Project Management Professional

Timeline

Strategic Project Manager

Saint Paul University
01.2023 - 06.2023

Technologist

Skilled Trades Institute-La Cité Collégiale
06.2022 - 10.2022

Project Manager

SODEVCO
03.2021 - 06.2022

University Technologist

Ministry Of Higher Education And Scientific Research
09.2012 - 11.2019

Project Manager

Tunisia Aluminum Profiles
01.2009 - 09.2012

Project Manager

CAP INGENIERIE
07.2005 - 01.2009

Ph.D. - Civil Engineering

National Engineering School of Tunis

Master - Civil Engineering

National Engineering School of Tunis

Bachelor - Civil Engineering

National Engineering School of Tunis
Meriem Chebbi