TESHOME ABUTE SIDAMO
Civil Engineer or project manager
TORONTO,ON
Summary
- Results-oriented Civil Engineer with over 12 years of experience in civil construction, specializing in Water/Wastewater Projects, Municipal Infrastructure, and Environmental Project Design, Supervision, and Management. Holds a B.Sc. In Civil Engineering focus on Water Resources and Environmental Engineering. I am pursuing PMP (Project Management Professional) and PEng (Professional Engineer) certifications to enhance project leadership and technical expertise.
- Technical Expertise: Skilled in AUTO-CAD, WATER-CAD, WATER-GEMS, SAP 2000, MS Project Planner, Primavera, ETABS, Blue Beam, Total Station.
- Leadership: Managed work sites up to 120,000 sq. feet, improving safety and reducing injuries by 14% through adherence to safety regulations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Civil Construction & Water Engineer
World Vision International
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
03.2016 - 02.2024
- Managed day-to-day operations, overseeing project scope and construction activities to ensure timely delivery and budget adherence
- Prepared estimates, specifications, and project documents for smooth execution
- Held regular status meetings to monitor progress and adjust
- Managed a $2 million upgrade of a water treatment facility, achieving a 20% increase in treatment capacity and a 10% reduction in operational costs
- Feasibility studies, conceptual and final process design, and contract administration
- Designed and implemented a water reuse program, achieving a 30% reduction in freshwater consumption.
Construction Advisor
Food for Hungry International
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
12.2014 - 03.2016
- Conducted reviews of technical designs, specifications, and cost estimates for various projects
- Ensured adherence to safety regulations, reducing injuries by 14%
- Inspected job sites weekly and managed machinery operations
- Managed design and upgrade of a water treatment facility, led water reuse programs, and coordinated construction activities
- You have experience authoring reports, inspecting site.
Construction Inspector
Addis Ababa Water & Sewerage Authority
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
06.2013 - 12.2015
- Inspected over 100 construction and renovation projects, ensuring compliance with standards
- Drafted weekly status reports and managed administrative duties.
Education
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (WES) -
Bahir Dar University
Bahir Dar06.2012
Project Management for Engineers Bridging Course -
Toronto Metropolitan University
TorontoSkills
- AUTO-CAD
- WATER-CAD
- WATER-GEMS
- SAP 2000
- MS Project Planner
- Primavera
- ETABS
- Blue Beam
- Total Station
- Project organization
- Problem-solving
- Interpreting contract documents
- Specifications
- Standards
- Technical drawings
- GIS
- Verbal and written communication
- Leadership
- Project management
- Budgeting
- On-site efficiency
- Workspace management
- Material handling
- Machinery operation
- Print review
Accomplishments
- Directed over 500 high-budget water and wastewater treatment projects, including a $2 million initiative as Team Lead at AWSA, Ethiopia.
- Led a pipeline expansion project in drought-stricken areas, ensuring sustainable access to clean water.
- Reduced customer complaints by 75% monthly by designing a new user-friendly installation package and implementing a new customer hotline.
- Led cross-functional engineering projects, overseeing budgets up to $500M and achieving a 25% cost savings by streamlining processes.
- Managed quality control processes for construction projects, ensuring adherence to strict industry standards and regulations. Handled 50+ daily calls from clients, subcontractors, and team members, providing timely and accurate information to support project success.
- Performed thorough inspections and design plans for construction projects, resulting in a 20% decrease in defects and call-backs. Performed inspections and designed construction projects, while also managing incoming calls and inquiries to provide timely and accurate information
Certificatestraining
- Project Management Fundamentals (PMF), Toronto Metropolitan University, 2024
- Certificate in AUTO-CAD, Biowin, Hydraulic modeling 2000, MS Project Planner, Virtual Computer Engineering, 06/01/15
- Certificate of Accomplishment in ArcGIS, World Vision International
- WHMIS Certification, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
Hardskills
Expertise in project organization with exceptional problem-solving skills., Skilled in interpreting contract documents, specifications, standards, and technical drawings. Software Proficiency: AUTO-CAD, WATER-CAD, SAP 2000, MS Project Planner, Primavera, GIS.
Leadership Experience
Managed work sites up to 120,000 sq. feet, improving safety and reducing injuries by 14% through adherence to safety regulations.
Languages
- English - Fluent
- Amharic - Native
Quote
The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.
Chinese proverb
Timeline
Civil Construction & Water Engineer
World Vision International
03.2016 - 02.2024
Construction Advisor
Food for Hungry International
12.2014 - 03.2016
Construction Inspector
Addis Ababa Water & Sewerage Authority
06.2013 - 12.2015
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (WES) -
Bahir Dar University
Project Management for Engineers Bridging Course -
Toronto Metropolitan University
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