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Tamer Salah Abdul Kareem

Project Engineer

Summary

Proficient Project Engineer with 11 years of experience in civil field driving over five projects to final stages. Skilled in overseeing technical staff ensuring that projects are completed on schedule, within budget and according to specifications.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Section Engineer

Arabian Construction Company
06.2024 - Current

Projects:

Saadiyat Lagoons Development Packages 2 & 4 (Trojan-ACC joint venture). 9.75 billion AED.

  • Managed daily operations for 261 luxury villas across two clusters , coordinating a team including a senior site engineer, three site engineers, two general foremen, and 200+ manpower to consistently meet 100% of daily targets and drive project progression.
  • Oversaw financial tracking and budget management by recording daily scopes of work, durations, and quantities aligned with WBS codes and skeleton cycle to generate weekly labor cost reports, maintaining the project budget within 2% of projections.
  • Prepared detailed progress and look-ahead reports , encompassing MEP coordination, concrete casting, steel and formwork ordering, to ensure all project components advanced according to plan.
  • Conducted meticulous reviews of IFC and shop drawings to ensure all constructions met engineering standards and were free from design conflicts, enhancing overall project constructability.
  • Streamlined project documentation and communication using EDMS to manage, review, and distribute all project-related documents efficiently, including drawings, RFIs, and transmittals.
  • Prepared Dilapidation Reports to document pre-construction conditions, minimizing legal risks and disputes.
  • Implemented proactive HSE and risk management strategies , reducing delays by 20% and minimizing labor and supply chain disruptions, ensuring seamless workflows and on-time project delivery.

Project Engineer

EL Race Construction & General Contracting - United Arab Emirates
05.2020 - 05.2024

Projects:

Projects:
1-Al Kaabi Villas Compound for H.H Sheikh Mansour Bin
Zayed Engineering Office (EOM) (80 million AED).
2- Tawam Hospital Renovation works phase (2-3) with SEHA Client (Cost Plus Contract)

  • Monitored all substructure , superstructure and finishing works.
  • Supervised internal asphalt road and pavement works and carried out all related tests.
  • Prepared and studied project specifications, plans, scopes, schedules of payments and other documents.
  • Reviewed contractor contracts, estimated quantities, and sets of drawings to identify missing information, generate questions, and align budgets.
  • Controlled engineering activities and resources to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines, budget, and meet quality assurance targets.
  • Implemented construction methods of statement, equipment, and labor requirements, using Gantt charts to evaluate process, comply with standards and improve productivity.
  • Analyzed survey reports, drawings, blueprints, and other data to effectively plan substructure and construction projects.
  • Mentored and trained junior engineers in workstation design, scope of works, target plan, process, work methods and material handling.
  • Identified and resolved technical issues and design conflicts to minimize project delays and maintain tight schedules.
  • Treated effectively with all municipalities' regulations and systems (MEPS).
  • Prepared and checked WIRs and worked on closing NCRs carefully.
  • Coordinated accurately with MEP and interior teams by preparing and reviewing coordination drawings.
  • Prepared reports about daily/monthly tasks, future activities plan (1 or 2 weeks look ahead) and materials.
  • Managed construction equipment maintenance to minimize costs and avoid project disruption.
  • Double-checked documentation and work orders and generated change orders.
  • Collaborated with company executives and project managers to acquire resources to move projects forward.
  • Gave presentations of completed work to managers.


Senior Site Engineer

Fibrex Construction Group Company - United Arab Emirates
04.2018 - 05.2020

Projects:

Meydan Beach Hotel (600 million AED) .

  • Monitored substructure works (surveying works ,piles preparation , block works - isolation works - back filling –gunite on shoring piles).
  • Supervised scaffolding forms and superstructure concrete works ( foundations, retaining walls, cores,columns and post tensions slabs).
  • Prepared schedules , reports and surveys about daily tasks , materials , future activities ( 2 week look ahead ) and project scopes.
  • Complied fully with engineering specifications, scopes of work and project timelines.
  • Recorded daily events and activities in site diary to evaluate process and improve productivity.
  • Checked technical sheets and drawings for adherence to standards.
  • Prepared WIRs to QA/QC department and work on closing NCRs carefully .
  • Ordered and tracked delivery of construction materials and supplies from vendors.
  • Managed construction equipment maintenance to minimize costs and avoid project disruption.
  • Followed up with MEP teams to avoid any expected conflicts in drawings and executions.
  • Attended training, meetings and seminars to enhance job knowledge and skills.


Site Engineer

Al Faraa'a Group Company
07.2014 - 04.2018

Projects:

1-Wafi Hotel Complex & Mall Expansion Phase 8 (960 million AED) - Dubai.

2-AL Hadeel Development in AL Raha Beach (500 million AED) - Abu Dhabi.

  • Supervised and monitored superstructure concrete works ( foundations, retaining walls, cores,columns and post tensions slabs).
  • Supervised and monitored finishing works ( block , plastering , screed , painting , insulation , ceramic and marble installation , ceiling , joinery and cladding ).
  • Checked technical sheets and drawings for adherence to standards.
  • Prepared WIRs to QA/QC department and work on closing NCRs carefully .
  • Coordinated accurately with MEP teams to avoid any expected conflicts in drawings and executions .
  • Prepared reports and surveys about daily tasks , materials , future activities ( 2 week look ahead ) and project scopes.
  • Ordered and tracked delivery of construction materials and supplies from vendors.
  • Managed construction equipment maintenance to minimize costs and avoid project disruption.
  • Attended training, meetings and seminars to enhance job knowledge and skills.
  • Collaborated with direct managers in line with project execution .

Site Engineer

Deyar group Contracting Company
06.2013 - 07.2014

Projects:

1-Integrated residential complex (180 million EGP).

2-Road Extension from Teseen St. to Al Narges District (90 million EGP).

  • Supervised and monitored daily tasks given by Project Engineer .
  • Monitored substructure and superstructure (foundations, retaining walls, cores,columns and solid slabs).
  • Supervised finishing works ( block , plastering , painting , insulation , ceramic installation ).
  • Recorded daily events and activities in site diary to evaluate process and improve productivity.
  • Checked drawings and specifications for adherence to standards.

Education

B.C.E - Civil Engineering

Helwan University - Faculty Of Engineering
Cairo - Egypt
09.2008 - 2013.05

High School Diploma -

Khalifa Bin Zayed
Al Ain - United Arab Emirates
09.1995 - 2008.06

Skills

Contract Compliance

Implementation Planning

Project Execution

Structural Works

Finishing Works

Construction Management

Change Orders

Writing RFIs & Letters

Manage Submittals

Project Estimation

Time-Cost Management

AutoCAD Proficiency

Multitasking Abilities

Presentation Creation

Certification

PMP Preparation certification from Cambridge Education Institute Licenses).

Additional Information

  • Driving license: Emirates driving license.

Software

Autodesk Civil 3D

Autodesk Infraworks

Autodesk AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Primavera P6

Aconex

EDMS

Timeline

Section Engineer

Arabian Construction Company
06.2024 - Current

Project Engineer

EL Race Construction & General Contracting - United Arab Emirates
05.2020 - 05.2024

PMP Preparation certification from Cambridge Education Institute Licenses).

04-2019

Senior Site Engineer

Fibrex Construction Group Company - United Arab Emirates
04.2018 - 05.2020

Academic ILETS with score 5.5 - Ref :AE113-108841-0010.

05-2016

Site Engineer

Al Faraa'a Group Company
07.2014 - 04.2018

Site Engineer

Deyar group Contracting Company
06.2013 - 07.2014

I C D L (International Computer Driving Licenses).

02-2010

B.C.E - Civil Engineering

Helwan University - Faculty Of Engineering
09.2008 - 2013.05

High School Diploma -

Khalifa Bin Zayed
09.1995 - 2008.06
Tamer Salah Abdul KareemProject Engineer