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Sara Alkandari

Civil Project Engineer
Jeblat Habshi

Summary

A Civil Engineer with 6 years experience in the construction and façade work industries. The first 3 years I filled the position of a QS Engineer and for the past 3 years I have been working as a Technical Engineer and IMS Coordinator in which I have been setting, advising and verifying the technical aspects of +15 large scale façade projects. Furthermore, in 2022 I have successfully co-leaded the renewal process of 3 ISO Certifications; ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018. All the above have and still contributing in the growth of my employability skills especially the leadership skills, critical thinking skills and communication skills. Holding CRPEP Engineering License- Category C.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Civil Project Engineer

Archetype Architects Engineering Consultant
02.2022 - Current
  • Undertake technical and feasibility studies and site investigation
  • Assess the potential risks of specific projects, as well as undertake risk management in specialist roles.
  • Project management activities for projects monitoring documentation, payments and project progress.
  • Monitoring the work progress of active projects and submitting weekly progress reports to the managing director.
  • Communicate and liaise effectively with colleagues, architects, contractors, subcontractors, contracting civil engineers, consultants, co-workers and clients.
  • Reviewing and verifying project shop drawings, proposed materials, and subcontractor's prequalifications.
  • Ensuring that all projects run smoothly and delivered on time, within scope baseline and within budget.
  • Managing site progress and technical meetings.
  • Supervise tendering procedures.

Technical Project Engineer & Integrated Management

AlGhana Aluminum W.L.L
12.2020 - 11.2022
  • Managing the projects technical documentation with efficient control and confidential approach.
  • Monitoring the work progress of active projects and submitting weekly progress reports to the operation manager.
  • Ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
  • Reviewing and verifying all Technical documentation and prepare for submission.
  • Communicating with the concerned department's managers to obtain the necessary approvals and ensure the smooth flow of projects.
  • Collaborating with engineers, QS manager, structural engineer ... etc. to determine the specifications of the project.
  • Prioritizing the work schedule for shop drawings, MTO, WO, etc. in coordination with Operation Manager & Projects Department requirements.
  • Preparing and submitting the MAC for all project's main items.
  • Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to identify and implement enhancement opportunities.
  • Planning, scheduling and conducting internal auditing to ensure effectiveness of Integrated Management System (IMS).
  • Controlling, reviewing and updating documentation required for IMS.
  • Identifying areas of improvement based on the findings of the internal audit.
  • Reporting to the management on status of IMS and the improvements achieved with Integrated Management System (IMS).
  • Conducting management review meetings to discuss IMS policy, general and departmental objectives, status of NCRs, corrective actions and management decisions.

Civil Engineer

Fundament SPC
09.2017 - 09.2020
  • Calculated costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors and vendors.
  • Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.
  • Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
  • Delivered comprehensive bid proposals for Multi-storey Buildings projects and gained client approval on costs.
  • Assisted in winning contract bids through following a proper strategy of value engineering.
  • Estimated and analyzed work performed as well as variation works to request payment from clients.

Traffic Surveyor (Project Duration: 1 Month)

Ministry Of Works / EGIS & CGCE Consultant
04.2017 - 05.2017
  • Updated Bahrain Transport Model and preparation of Strategic transport master plan.
  • Collected information to create database and executed the new transportation plan.
  • Assisted in creating the destination plan for Bahrain residents by recording 60 surveys per day.
  • Worked through two sections: public transportation buses and households surveying.

Trainee as a Site Supervisor

Ministry Of Works ( CPD)
07.2016 - 09.2016
  • Organized daily operations of constructions with consistent on- time delivery through site inspections.
  • Managed safety and security of location toprevent injuries to workers.
  • Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
  • Trained to supervising government projects such as: Malkiya Girls Primary & Intermediate School and Madinat Hamad Boys Intermediate School.

Trainee Engineer

Ministry Of Works ( RPMD),
07.2015 - 08.2015
  • Carried out routine surveys to the major road network to establish database by using Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD).
  • Carried out preliminary inspections for identifying surface defects on the road network and inputs these to the Pavement Management System, which empirically assesses the establishment of priorities for remedial works to be undertaken within the annual Roads Maintenance Program.
  • Received residents' complaints regarding road maintenance with immediate actions.
  • Trained to supervising road projects such as: flyover on roundabout 18 in Hamad Town, paving residential area in Tubli and road improvements in Education Area (Isa Town).

Education

No Degree - Cubicost Training Course ( 3 Days) : Cubicost BIM

MECCSS LTD Official Training Centre
Adliya, Kingdom Of Bahrain
04.2001 -

No Degree - Microstation Training Course

Bentley Institute - Selah Training Center
Manama
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University Of Bahrain
Isa Town
04.2001 -

The Art of Public Speaking - Diploma

International H.R.D Association
04.2001 -

Achievements/ Projects

  • Co-Leaded AlGhanah Aluminium W.L.L to be grantedthe renewed ISO Certification on the following ISO systems by RICICompany (An international approved certification body associatedwith IAS -US);-ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management System-ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental Management System-ISO 45001:2018 - Occupational health and safety Management System
  • Nadeen School at Dilmunia, Clients: Ithmaar DevelopmentCompany (IDC) and Naseej, Consultant: Mohamed SalahuddinArchitects and Engineers Bureau (MSCEB).
  • Renovation of Sheraton Hotel.
  • King Hamad University Hospital.
  • Construction and Complettion of Marassi Park (Plot 99), Client:Eagle Hills Diyar Company W.L.L, Consultant: Gulf HouseEngineering.
  • Mosque At AlHunainiya, Client: Sunni Waqf Directorate.
  • Diffaf Development @ Reef Island , Client: Venture Capital Bank ,Consultant : Gulf House Engineering
  • SYMPHONY TOWER @ Hoora , Client: The Commercial Real EstateDevelopment Co. S.P.C (Al Tijaria) , Consultant : Arab Architects.
  • Al Noor Building @ Manama , Client: H.R.H Shaikha Sabika ,Consultant: Gulf House Engineering
  • JF5 Tower at Juffair (Mown Tower), HAJ is (Client Representative) ,Consultant : Ismail Konji Associates
  • Proposed multiple sclerosis centre at muharraq : Tender Stage
  • Proposed amh a'ali hospital at a'ali : Tender Stage
  • South west residential development (swrd) at dilmunia : Tender Stage

Workshops and Training Programs

  • Contracts Management (SEED Training Center).
  • Negotiation with Contractors (SEED Training Center).
  • Critical Thinking (SEED Training Center).
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making (SEED Training Center).
  • Technical Report Writing & Presentation Skills (SEED TrainingCenter).
  • Change Management (University of Bahrain).
  • Charismatic Personality (University of Bahrain).
  • Team Leadership (University of Bahrain).

Personal Information

  • Nationality: Bahraini
  • Marital Status: Married
  • DoB: 13th of June,1994

Licenses/ Memberships

  • The Council for Regulating the Practice of Engineering Professions (CRPEP): Engineering license (COEPP) – Category C
  • The Bahrain Society of Engineers :Membership No: (G 2747)

Software

Installux Software

Phoebus Software

Cubicost Software

MicroStation Software

AutoCAD

STAADPro

SAP2000

EverStress

Microsoft Office

Timeline

Civil Project Engineer

Archetype Architects Engineering Consultant
02.2022 - Current

Technical Project Engineer & Integrated Management

AlGhana Aluminum W.L.L
12.2020 - 11.2022

Civil Engineer

Fundament SPC
09.2017 - 09.2020

Traffic Surveyor (Project Duration: 1 Month)

Ministry Of Works / EGIS & CGCE Consultant
04.2017 - 05.2017

Trainee as a Site Supervisor

Ministry Of Works ( CPD)
07.2016 - 09.2016

Trainee Engineer

Ministry Of Works ( RPMD),
07.2015 - 08.2015

No Degree - Cubicost Training Course ( 3 Days) : Cubicost BIM

MECCSS LTD Official Training Centre
04.2001 -

No Degree - Microstation Training Course

Bentley Institute - Selah Training Center
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University Of Bahrain
04.2001 -

The Art of Public Speaking - Diploma

International H.R.D Association
04.2001 -

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