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Khalel Hijaze

Khalel Hijaze

Riyadh,Riyadh Region

Summary

Seeking for the opportunity that enables me to utilize my skills and abilities to help the company/organization to achieve its goals, to make a contribution as well as self-actualization.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Construction Manager

MANARAT EBLA Co
Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
09.2024 - 10.2025

Key Projects: SOLO HOTEL, ALMUNEEF PRIVATE VILLA, THAMANIYA STUDIOS "JAX", Abqaiq BUILDING

· Planned and proposed a compatible construction strategy to attain

project management goals

· Team leader on a wide range of small, medium and large-scale project implementation projects. Team leadership work has included oversight/coordination of tasks assigned to other experts.

· Following project completion with Engineering Projects Unit Supervisors.

· Serve as source of information and advice regarding design &Construction.

· Conduct work inspection to test if structures are structurally sound and advice on measures to be taken to improve their structural integrity.

· Supporting the Project Manager during the design & construction phases of structural projects.

· Maintain thorough understanding of service offerings, technical preferences, and direction.

· Oversee the efficient use of workforce, materials, and machineries to improve productivity.

· Handle execution of civil or structural works & quality of projects.

· Responsible for the engineering interfaces between all the delivery partners to align the responsibilities and to ensure collaboration between all parties.

· Finalized the handing over process to 45 days, less than the scheduled time period through the utilization of time management skills.

  • Tracked progress of construction projects reporting updates to stakeholders.
  • Prepared comprehensive project documentation adhering to industry standards.
  • Conducted regular site inspections for quality assurance.
  • Liaised with architects and engineers to resolve technical issues.
  • Oversaw all day-to-day site operations.

Construction Management & Technical Engineer

Horizons Contracting Co
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
12.2021 - 01.2024
  • Delivered training sessions to new staff, improving team knowledge base.
  • Diagnosed and repaired complex machinery to reduce downtime.Key Projects: Hittin Garden Residence &Khurais Hospital Hittin Garden Residence Following project completion with Engineering Projects Unit Supervisors. Serve as source of information and advice regarding design &construction. Perform structural analysis and building structures design using advanced structural software. Conduct work inspection to test if structures are structurally sound and advice on measures to be taken to improve their structural integrity. Supporting the Project Manager during the design & construction phases of structural projects. Attend technical meetings with the contractors and other members of the project team and discuss project bottlenecks including corrective solutions. Organize meetings and submit technical reports to upper management. Maintain thorough understanding of service offerings, technical preferences, and direction. Oversee the efficient use of workforce, materials, and machineries to improve productivity. Undertaking technical feasibility studies and site investigations. Well versed in reviewing, commenting and approving on structural design calculations and structural shop drawings as per BS and ACI, ASCE, UBC, AISC & SBC codes including seismic design requirements. Handle execution of civil or structural works & quality of projects. Khurais Hospital Supervising the execution of structural repair & strengthening works. Ensure the effective performance of the project, the time schedule and required milestones. Managing commercial and contractual relationships with the sub contractors. Reviewing, commenting on, and approving structural design calculations and structural shop drawings in accordance with BS and ACI, ASCE, UBC, AISC, and SBC standards, including seismic design criteria. Responsible for the engineering interfaces between all the delivery partners to align the responsibilities and to ensure collaboration between all parties. Supervising the execution works including all site activities according to the Saudi code of practice.
  • Performed rigorous testing on new software programmes, ensuring bug-free delivery.
  • Installed and serviced high-end tech equipment, ensuring optimal performance.

Construction Management & Technical Engineer

Arail Construction & Industrial Co
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
01.2017 - 11.2021
  • Key Projects: 3j1 metro station Line 3 Metro Riyadh, 3B2 metro station, National Guard Military & BUJAIRI Heritage Park. 3j1 metro station Line 3 Metro Riyadh: Technical Engineer for a SAR 600M Metro Station project and 1.60 linear KM access tunnels. Critically analyze and review project documents, including tender drawings, SPECS, and BOQ whilst raising questions to ensure project documents alignment through the working process. Manage and monitor engineering submittals, RFI, NCR and technical issues in compliance with quality through the utilization of high construction details knowledge and analytic skills. Streamline project operations in adherence to Client specifications, IBC &AIC&SBC codes. Administer and oversee a group of draftsmen to create a set of shop drawings in line with rules/regulations and BOQ. Effectively negotiate and deliver design proposals with projected costs based on client demands. Successfully addressed and resolved complex issues between structure, MEP, and Arch disciplines within specified contractual time and saved the company from losing money during project study. Secured cost of engineering process by reviewing a complete set of Metro stations project shop drawings by utilizing minimum workforces. Maintained construction workflow that complies with time duration and budget whilst coordinate project schedules through project management. Provide technical design support for the site Engineers, Coordinating and solving discrepancies Between structural and architecture plans & MEP services, prepare shop drawings, reviewing and making proposal for site condition requirements. National Guard Military Maintain outstanding relationship management and communication skills having ability to network with project members, consultants & contractors. Attend technical meetings with the contractors and other members of the project team and discuss project bottlenecks including corrective solutions. Handle execution of civil or structural works & quality of projects. Sewage treatment plant of the National Guard area. BUJAIRI Heritage Park Perform structural analysis and building structures design using advanced structural software. Analytical Civil/Structure engineer focused on applying engineering principles using both traditional and innovative methods. Serve as source of information and advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs. Supporting the Project Manager during the design & construction phases of structural projects. Attend technical meetings with the contractors and other members of the project team and discuss project bottlenecks including corrective solutions.
  • Facilitated seamless communication between the engineering team and stakeholders.

Site Engineer

EDRAK Project Management
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
02.2016 - 12.2016
  • Key Projects: Private residential, private palace, government buildings, commercial building. Planned and proposed a compatible construction strategy to attain project management goals. Observed and discussed the time frame schedule/material delivery plan whilst ensuring the delivery of quality services. Ensured the completion of the construction plan by cooperating with all parties/subcontractors. Monitored and tracked subcontractors’ invoices and claims against work quality through the construction phase. Reviewed the bidding documents (tender drawings, BOQ, SPECS, quotations), approved shop drawings and checked the capability of construction details. Conducted detailed analysis, finalized handing over process, and prepared a concise report for presenting to PMO. Accelerated the engineering process/material submittals and shop drawings approvals by 40% faster through the delivery of design proposal and cost estimation. Finalized the handing over process to 45 days, less than the scheduled time period through the utilization of time management skills.
  • Dealt with subcontractors negotiating favourable terms and conditions for contracts.

Education

BA of Civil Engineering - Enggineering

Near East University,
Cyprus
02.2012 - 08.2016

Skills

  • etETABS Structure Analysis & Design
  • CAD software mastery
  • Site safety advocacy
  • Construction estimating
  • Building regulations knowledge
  • Client relationship maintenance
  • Structural engineering principles
  • Earthworks execution
  • Project scheduling expertise
  • Material procurement expertise
  • Health and Safety
  • Design and planning
  • Excellent customer relations
  • Surveying knowledge

Languages

English
Advanced
Arabic
Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Construction Manager

MANARAT EBLA Co
09.2024 - 10.2025

Construction Management & Technical Engineer

Horizons Contracting Co
12.2021 - 01.2024

Construction Management & Technical Engineer

Arail Construction & Industrial Co
01.2017 - 11.2021

Site Engineer

EDRAK Project Management
02.2016 - 12.2016

BA of Civil Engineering - Enggineering

Near East University,
02.2012 - 08.2016
Khalel Hijaze