1. Essam M. Saadeh
Project Engineer
PERSONAL SUMMARY
A competent Project Engineer with excellent communication, organization and co-ordination
skills. Possessing a proven track record of preparing and executing Project plans and programs,
ensuring that work is carried out in accordance with the companies procedures and clients
satisfaction. Able to ensure timely, safe and cost effective design and implementation during the
life cycle of projects from conception till customer satisfaction.
Currently looking for a suitable Project Engineer position with a forward thinking employer.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Project Engineer July 2013-Present
Facilities Management Section
Embassy of the United States-Amman
Duties:
Developing project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans; conferring with
management.
Determining project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning
personnel to phases and elements; reviewing bids from contractors.
Determining project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and
performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.
Confirming product performance by designing and conducting tests.
Determining project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time
requirements; sequencing project elements.
Maintaining project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving
problems.
Controlling project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes;
recommending actions.
Controlling project costs by approving expenditures; administering contractor contracts.
Preparing project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and
trends; recommending actions.
Maintaining safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and
regulations.
2. Maintaining project data base by writing computer programs; entering and backing up data.
Maintaining product and embassy reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Government Owned Facilities Supervisor July 2011 – July 2013
Facilities Management Section
Embassy of the United States-Amman
Duties:
Maintaining Government Owned (GO) properties and managing in-house and contracted out
restoration, maintenance and construction projects through supervising a technical team of
12 employees.
Applying project management skills in managing outsourced projects from start to finish
including preparing detailed and demonstrated Scopes Of Works (SOW), Independent
Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), and Bill Of Materials (BOM)
Preparing Engineering Designs, project schedules and cost estimates for In-House
construction and renovation projects.
Insuring that projects are carried out according to Scope, Cost and Time.
Worked closely with the procurement agents and provided technical guidance and
specification to the GO section’s procurements.
Analyzing contractors’ offers and evaluated their technical proposals.
Preparing projects progress reports, and documenting all the work performed by contractors
on the embassy compound.
Preparing Employee Performance Reports (EPR's) and recommending training and
development plans.
Performing interviews and recommending selection of new staff.
3. Project Manager
MSC for projects and services March 2009 – July 2011
Amman Jordan
Various electric and water infrastructure construction projects funded by international
organizations.
Duties:
Scheduled the work in accordance to the project timeline and ensured that all the
deadlines were met.
Inspected and coordinated the work done by subcontractors and technicians.
Prepared Technical and Price proposals for different projects, few of which were
Multimillion dollar projects.
Organized the work according to the customer needs and supervised the work of the
subcontractors for the same.
Supervised and Coordinated with technicians, labor & maintenance staff to insure
maximum efficiency.
Maintained the safety measures on site and ensured that all quality control regulations
were met.
Verified all materials used for the construction and ensured that they were of premium
quality and Ordered materials and supplies.
Assembled the materials for the maintenance process, assisted in saving cost and made
the necessary modifications.
Documented the work conducted on site and assisted the client in the inspection.
Made hiring and termination recommendations by evaluating staff.
Electrical Site Engineer
American International Contractors Inc. (AICI) Aug 2008 – Dec 2008
Amman Jordan
Construction of King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC) (68
buildings)
Duties:
Ensured that electrical systems and products were installed correctly and tested them.
Coordinated with the contractors and suppliers and maintained good working relations.
Tested the system and identified any discrepancies in the construction project and
objective.
Ensured that the work was completed in accordance with the project schedule and the
construction contract.
Prepared technical documents and ensured that the work was carried in accordance to
the drawings and specifications.
Evaluated technical problems and resolved them.
4. Projects Coordinator Assistant
MSC for Services and Projects June.2000 – Sep.2003
Duties:
Maintained supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level
Participated in building inspections and prepared the necessary after inspection
documents.
Helped filing projects’ documents and invoices.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Extensive experience of planning, project management, design & client liaison.
Experience of interpreting specifications and preparing technical proposals.
Ability to multi-task in a demanding engineering environment.
A strong track record in delivering projects on time and within budget.
Able to ensure that all H&S procedures are met and maintained.
Resolving complex technical issues and coming up with fast efficient solutions.
Ability to assess the financial feasibility and impact of proposed budget items and also
alternatives.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
BEng Electrical Engineering – Electronics and Communications
Arab Academy for Science and Technology – Alexandria 2003 - 2008
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSES
Managing Projects at State PA-680 (2014)
Foreign Service Institute (FSI)-Rosslyn, VA, USA
Project Management Professional (PMP) (2012)
London School of Business Amman-JORDAN
Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Training course (2013)
FOREIGN SERVICE INSTITUTE (FSI) - Online
GENERAL EXAMANATION IN CONSTRUCTION CAPABILITY (2010)
JORDANIAN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION
5. PERSONAL DETAILS
Essam M. Saadeh
89- Damascus St. - Abdoun
Amman- JORDAN
T: +96265928155
M: +962797161712 / +962799309332
E: Saadehem@state.gov
DOB: 09/06/1983
Driving license: Yes
Nationality: Jordanian
REFERENCES – Available on request