Zakaria Elfatih Zakaria
Khartoum
Summary
Highly motivated and dependable troubleshooter with a proven track record in infrastructure planning, project management, and water resource management. Valued contributor known for performing confidently and effectively under pressure, thriving on challenges, and excelling in high-value project management. Enthusiastic learner with a knack for quickly grasping concepts and technical skills. Adept at organising and interacting with diverse cultures, demonstrating strong teamwork abilities and construction site supervision expertise.
Driven Senior Civil Engineer with solid foundation in project management and structural analysis, coupled with strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills. Possesses valuable transferable skills from previous roles in construction and infrastructure development. Poised to deliver significant improvements in project efficiency and structural integrity.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Civil Engineer
Dar Engineer
08.2022 - 09.2025
- Company Overview: International for Engineering Consultancy
- Projects: Many construction Projects of 380/132/13.8 KV substations @transmission lines.
- Client: Saudi Electricity Company
- Job Scope: Infrastructures works, heavy concrete works, Building, Structural Steel works, interface works with MEP works.
- Responsibilities:
- Chair the project meetings, discussing the client need and requirements, manage Projects from Initiation till Closing
- Ensuring the construction work is carried out according to the quality, time and cost requirements of the contract.
- Management and direction of Contractors activities and supervise the site team of ARE’s Engineers and Inspectors for the supervision of the construction of the works.
- Administer the project Schedule; Follow-up reports (Weekly/Monthly) for site construction work.
- Manage and ensure proper implementation for QA/QC plans and reports.
- Directly dealing with the client regarding technical and commercial issues.
- Perform the Testing, Commissioning and getting the Provisional Acceptance.
Resident Engineer
Masar Consulting Engineer
08.2014 - 08.2022
- Projects: Many construction Projects of 380/132/13.8 KV substations @transmission lines.
- Client: Saudi Electricity Company
- Job Scope: Infrastructures works, heavy concrete works, Building, Structural Steel works, interface works with MEP works.
- Responsibilities:
- Chair the project meetings, discussing the client need and requirements, manage Projects from Initiation till Closing
- Ensuring the construction work is carried out according to the quality, time and cost requirements of the contract.
- Management and direction of Contractors activities and supervise the site team of ARE’s Engineers and Inspectors for the supervision of the construction of the works.
- Administer the project Schedule; Follow-up reports (Weekly/Monthly) for site construction work.
- Manage and ensure proper implementation for QA/QC plans and reports.
- Directly dealing with the client regarding technical and commercial issues.
- Perform the Testing, Commissioning and getting the Provisional Acceptance.
Assistant project Manager
Kuwaiti Center Company Co. Ltd
12.2011 - 08.2014
- Project: Hospitals and services Educational schools
- Consultant: Handy Group consult
- Client: East Rehabilitation and Development Fund.
- Job Scope: Concrete multistory building, Infrastructure works, for hospitals & educational facilities Projects.
- Responsibilities:
- Assist in managing Projects from Initiation till Closing.
- Control Project Schedule; prepare executed works status reports (Weekly/Monthly).
- Review the project design and, prepare the shop drawings
- Manage the QA /QC activities and ensure the proper works execution as per standard and project requirement and Construction drawings.
- Assign responsibilities and mentor project team
- Manage the procurement, Identify and plan projects risk.
- Prepare the Interim payments according to executed works.
Project Engineer
ELDAWOODY ENGINEERING COMPANY Ltd.
Khartoum
01.2009 - 11.2011
- Project: Warehouse Project
- Client: Petrodar Petroleum Co. Ltd (Sudanese Petroleum company )
- Job Scope: Construction activities of the Warehouse system mainly: Pile Foundation, Great beam And (heavy concrete floor Slap structures, concrete multistory buildings, Steel structures, &earth moving work.
- Responsibilities:
- Manage Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications.
- Interact daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements
- Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report regularly on project status
- Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support
- Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions
Project Engineer
Kaf For Highway &Bridge co. Ltd One Off Switch Group Khartoum
12.2007 - 12.2008
- Project: Construction of Irrigation Development Project
- Client: ministry of Irrigations & water resource
- Job Scope: Construction activities of Intake structure, Pre sedimentation Clarifier ,Flat bottom Clarifier, Filtration Tank Chlorine Contact Tank , Treated Water Pump Station , High lift pump station , Treated water Pipe line , concrete multistory buildings and Treated Water Storage Reservoir.
- Responsibilities:
- Manage and Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications.
- Interact daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements
- Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report regularly on project status
- Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support
- Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions
Project Engineer
White Nile Sugar Co. Ltd
Khartoum
03.2006 - 11.2007
- Project: White Nile Sugar Project
- Contractor: Local & Foreign Contractors
- Job Scope: Construction of Diesel Power Station ,Transmission Line, Construction activities of the Irrigation system mainly : Pump Station 1, Pump Station 2 And Inlet Channel (heavy concrete water retaining structures ,concrete multistory buildings, hydraulic structures, &earth moving work, construction of High Way Bridge (Khartoum Rabak Road at Km 143). Construction of Factory staff Accommodation.
- Responsibilities:
- Manage and Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications.
- Interact daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements
- Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report regularly on project status
- Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support
- Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions
Site Engineer
Danfodio for Engineering &Investment Co Ltd.
Khartoum
12.2004 - 03.2006
- Project: Alhaj Yossif Sewage Water Treatment Plant
- Client: Khartoum Sanitation Co.
- Job Scope: Concrete Multistory building , Construction of retaining walls, strip foundation, clarification basin & microbiological treatment basin & fixing their MEP component done by Turkey company specialist on field of sewage water treatment sector
Education
B.Sc (Honors) - Civil Engineering
University of Khartoum
01.1998 - 01.2004
Skills
- Highly motivated, dependable troubleshooter and problem-solver
- Valued contributor who performs confidently and effectively under pressure and thrives on challenge
- Enthusiastic learner who quickly grasps concepts and technical skills
- Ability of organizing and interacting with different people within different cultures
- Teamwork member
- Infrastructure planning
- Project Management
- High-value project management
- Water resource management
- Construction site supervision
Certification
- PMP.
- Project Planning & Management Courses
- AutoCAD 2D
- MS Office
- Course in FIDIC Conditions of Contract.
Languages
Arabic (Mother tongue)
English (V.Good)
References
- Faisal Ahmed, Banakhar, Transmission Project Expert, fbanakhar@se.com.sa, +966 126537315, +966 503560940, +966 126500179, EHV Projects Department -WOA &SOA WOA
- Ammar, Alhriry, Operation Manager, +966 503478548, Arab Engineering Center
Timeline
Senior Civil Engineer
Dar Engineer
08.2022 - 09.2025
Resident Engineer
Masar Consulting Engineer
08.2014 - 08.2022
Assistant project Manager
Kuwaiti Center Company Co. Ltd
12.2011 - 08.2014
Project Engineer
ELDAWOODY ENGINEERING COMPANY Ltd.
01.2009 - 11.2011
Project Engineer
Kaf For Highway &Bridge co. Ltd One Off Switch Group Khartoum
12.2007 - 12.2008
Project Engineer
White Nile Sugar Co. Ltd
03.2006 - 11.2007
Site Engineer
Danfodio for Engineering &Investment Co Ltd.
12.2004 - 03.2006
B.Sc (Honors) - Civil Engineering
University of Khartoum
01.1998 - 01.2004