Naol Dirirsa
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Motivated Project Engineer with 9 years history positively impacting projects through attention to detail and skilled designs. Achievement-oriented professional possessing expertise in policy and procedure development, technology implementation and staff supervision. Committed to delivering innovative products and solutions while maintaining safety and sustainability.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Yatu Construction PLC
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Focused on project monitoring and management by developing forecasts and tracking expenses.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Determined project staffing needs and led resource management.
- Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
- Furnished project updates to various stakeholders, informing on strategy, adjustments and progress.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.
- Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
- Reviewed project risks and devised proactive strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
- Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
- Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Inspected completed projects for quality assurance purposes prior to final sign-off from management personnel.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
Project Engineer
Shafa Al Nahda Building and Contracting LLC
Dubai, Dubai
04.2018 - 03.2021
- Coordinated construction planning, material resources and staff scheduling to achieve on-time, under-budget completion of projects.
- Estimated change orders and costs for project manager.
- Prepared cost analyses, tracked change orders and managed schedules to improve project performance.
- Maintained detailed knowledge of internal specifications and design standards as well as applicable regulatory requirements.
- Maintained project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities and resolving problems.
- Determined project responsibilities by identifying and assigning personnel to project phases and elements.
- Managed and planned continuous improvement programs to reduce labor and costs.
- Collected, analyzed and summarized project information and trends to prepare project status reports for management.
- Determined project schedule by studying project plan and specifications and calculating time requirements.
- Delivered detailed and concise directives to team members and worked closely with organizational managers to facilitate project success.
- Coordinated project plans to execute major upgrades and successfully guided technical teams in achieving project goals.
- Interacted with clients to interpret needs and requirements.
- Investigated change order requests based on field conditions and out-of-scope work.
- Prioritized and delegated daily tasks for engineering project team members.
Civil Site Manager
Yatu Construction PLC
Addis Ababa, Oromia
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Tracked material usage and contractor hours to align projects with budgets.
- Completed and distributed accurate and informative progress reports and project records to management.
- Resolved work issues and team conflicts to promote progress on complex projects.
- Inspected posts as scheduled and met with subordinates to outline daily tasks and priorities.
- Communicated daily progress and incident reports to clients and corporate offices.
- Monitored construction tasks to meet tight schedules and complete projects on time.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Established and maintained close working relationships with staff, clients and vendors.
- Reviewed contractors' schedules and submission of shop drawings and samples.
- Advised clients about engineering concerns for in-development projects.
Civil Site Inspector
Emmaus Consulting Engineers PLC
Addis Ababa, Oromia
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Reviewed public works construction projects such as water and sewer mains, storm drains and box culverts for compliance with applicable codes.
- Interacted positively with general public to address concerns and share information about construction-related impacts.
- Wrote clear, factual and thorough reports outlining inspections of civil works.
- Evaluated and commented on plans to assess constructability, quality, and safety of proposals.
- Gave information about methods and materials to correct problems and bring construction in compliance with ordinances and codes.
- Performed inspections of current construction, refurbishment, and repair projects.
- Completed investigations into complaints, incidents and accidents at work sites.
- Conducted site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction audits.
- Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
Civil Engineer
Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co.Ltd
Doha, Qatar
06.2014 - 02.2016
- Attended meetings and site locations to gather data for project work.
- Maintained project materials and utilized blueprints, schematics, and specifications.
- Supervised execution of contracts and prepared invoices for projects.
- Investigated potential construction sites for available water resources and potential environmental hazards.
- Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment or labor to determine project feasibility.
- Projected budgets for engineering projects to provide cost estimates and feasibility data.
- Conducted onsite inspections and prepared takeoffs for engineering project costing.
- Managed and directed construction, operations or maintenance activities at project site.
- Computed load and grade requirements, water flow rates or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
- Planned and designed transportation or hydraulic systems or structures using computer-assisted design or drawing tools.
- Directed engineering activities, driving compliance with environmental, safety or other governmental regulations.
Civil Engineer
Oromia Water Works Construction Enterprise
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
11.2013 - 07.2014
- Monitored concrete batching and placement for [Type] structures.
- Responded to contractor RFIs for various types of operations.
- Provided expert testimony to legal authorities and regulatory agencies investigating civil engineering projects and faults.
- Complied with federal regulations in regards to water quality.
- Maintained project materials and utilized blueprints, schematics, and specifications.
- Supervised execution of contracts and prepared invoices for projects.
- Researched and developed municipal works projects.
- Directed engineering activities, driving compliance with environmental, safety or other governmental regulations.
- Conducted onsite inspections and prepared takeoffs for engineering project costing.
Civil Engineer
Emmaus Consulting Engineers PLC
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
06.2013 - 11.2013
- Inspected plans and existing sites for compliance with civil codes relating to grading and drainage of paved surfaces.
- Responded to contractor RFIs for various types of operations.
- Complied with federal regulations in regards to water quality.
- Maintained project materials and utilized blueprints, schematics, and specifications.
- Supervised execution of contracts and prepared invoices for projects.
- Researched code issues by communicating with city, state and county officials.
- Aided other departments in development of plans and cost estimates on road, parking lot, and drainage projects.
- Researched and developed municipal works projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Adama Science And Technology University
Adama, Ethiopia06-2013
Skills
- Project Planning
- Project Management
- Construction Management
- Project Scope
- Project Scheduling
- Building Codes and Regulations
- Attention to Detail
- AutoCAD
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Organizational Skills
- Written Communication
- Microsoft Word
- Organization and Time Management
- Supervision and Leadership
- Construction Inspection
- Cost Estimation
- Civil 3D
- Blueprint Understanding
- Construction Materials
- Project Estimation
Timeline
Project Manager
Yatu Construction PLC
03.2021 - 11.2022
Project Engineer
Shafa Al Nahda Building and Contracting LLC
04.2018 - 03.2021
Civil Site Manager
Yatu Construction PLC
06.2017 - 03.2018
Civil Site Inspector
Emmaus Consulting Engineers PLC
03.2016 - 06.2017
Civil Engineer
Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co.Ltd
06.2014 - 02.2016
Civil Engineer
Oromia Water Works Construction Enterprise
11.2013 - 07.2014
Civil Engineer
Emmaus Consulting Engineers PLC
06.2013 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Adama Science And Technology University
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Construction Project Management
- Certificate of Construction Law
- Certificate of Construction estimation
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