Managing Director

• Oct 2022 - Present

Project Associate

• Feb 2021 - Sep 2022

Project: Application de l'innovation pour le développement de l'économie circulaire pour une construction durable en Méditerranée (RE-MED 3.1 million euros France, Italy, Tunisia and Lebanon)• Identifying solutions for recycling construction and demolition waste (C&DW) and increasing its application in road engineering.• Analyzed the Lebanese socio-economic and regulatory contexts, in coordination with the Ministry of Environment and the Lebanese Contractors Syndicate of Public Works and Buildings, identified regulatory and operational challenges, and proposed recommendations for shifting towards a circular economy.• Developed an action plan for directing reform efforts through interpretive structural modeling and comprehensive literature review.• Conducted a comprehensive assessment of the state of the art of C&DW management at the international level with an overview of international techniques and strategies implemented in CDW management.• Delivered several presentations in internal trainings as well as external seminars. • Led a work package output, coordinated with partners accordingly and delivered the compiled effort on time.

Doctoral Student

• Sep 2019 - Sep 2022

Graduate Research Assistant

• Sep 2018 - Sep 2022

• Studying Construction and Demolition Waste reverse logistics network and management strategies.• Developed a dynamic linear optimization model that assists contractors in choosing C&DW management decisions. This model led to 10% cost savings in a tested case study.• Reviewed and assessed a linear optimization model for enhancing the reverse waste supply chain network through optimizing the locations and capacities of recycling facilities.• Implemented integrative structural modeling for identifying the driving regional factors affecting construction and demolition waste (C&DW) management performance.• Developed a holistic web-based system for enhancing the regional C&DW management performance. The system assists contractors in the development of CDW management plans, supports governmental supervision, and allows for identifying pitfalls in the current status quo.

Faculty Lecturer

• Sep 2017 - Aug 2019

● Teaching Construction Management Modeling CIVE316, focused on the use of the commercial software (Primavera P6) for operations, scheduling, planning, resources allocation, budgeting and control of construction projects● Teaching Transportation Engineering Modeling CIVE313 using the AutoCAD Civil 3D software

BS Project Supervisor

• Sep 2017 - Jun 2019

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• Sep 2014 - Aug 2015

● Worked with two professors from Lebanese American University and the University of Michigan on identifying causes of disputes and evaluating the efficiency of most frequently used dispute resolution methods in the Middle East region as well as the applicability of alternative dispute resolution methods in this region ● Designed a comprehensive questionnaire survey based on extensive literature review involving 177 professionals from different sectors of the construction industry● Performed descriptive data analysis and executed different statistical analysis tools to analyze survey responses such as RII method and Kruskal-Wallis H tests (used the IMB SPSS Software for conducting these analysis) ● Generated important findings (published in Journal of Management in Engineering, ASCE) that described the state of the construction disputes in the ME as a whole while addressing the different perspectives of stakeholders● Identified that the adverse opportunistic behavior of contract parties, especially during contract drafting phase, is a main cause that manifests in incomplete and contradictory contract documents, ill-defined scope of work, and unfair risk distribution

Intern

• Aug 2014 - Sep 2014

● Developed a personalized spreadsheet on excel for reinforced concrete design of building compounds ● Obtained successful design results using the aforementioned excel sheet and ROBOT ● Conducted value engineering through changing column locations of existing building designs ● Prepared and presented Shop Drawings and Construction Drawings ● Developed a personalized spreadsheet on excel for reinforced concrete design of building compounds ● Obtained successful design results using the aforementioned excel sheet and ROBOT ● Conducted value engineering through changing column locations of existing building designs ● Prepared and presented Shop Drawings and Construction Drawings

Intern in the DSLIP Programme

• May 2014 - Jul 2014

Description‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾DSLIP is a condensed construction management training program offered for 16 students from Lebanese American University and Syracuse University. Selection of students is through a competitive application process, department professors’ voting and interview with DCC’s CEO. The program exposes students to the physical realities experienced by one of the leading building contractors, as well as the business, social, and cultural impacts. Experience‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾● Gained valuable knowledge through continuous coaching from DCC’s CEO and team of managers● Visited sites of more than 10 high rise towers and villas projects, thus witnessing projects in different phases of construction (from mobilization phase to handing over phase); on site mentoring was provided by experienced project managers; Projects included: Conrad Hotel, Burj Al Salam, Rolex Tower, Bright Start Beach Resort, Bright Start Hotel DIFC, etc.)● Received a structured training program comprising of 16 learning modules delivered by DCC’s team of engineers, managers, subsidiaries, consultants and specialized suppliers, who worked closely to expand our technical learning and professional development; lectures included: construction safety, IT infrastructure, project insurances, MEP works, sustainability, project feasibility study and site assessment● Worked on assignments in Construction Planning and Scheduling, BOQ and S-curve, Cost Estimation ● Visits to Design and MEP firms, and concrete batch and precast plants: Readymix Baton (RMB), Erga Progress Consultants, United Precast Concrete(UPC), E-construct and Al Bonian International Electromechanical Works & Maintenanace● Worked closely in a team to execute two comprehensive presentations of the information gained in the internship● Performed hands-on activities on site including inspection of steel bars, checking construction maps, concrete testing and concrete placement activities, and building masonry walls

Intern

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

🏠 Dream Village Project (Compound of 48 villas and town houses) http://www.dreamvillage-lb.com/Since the project consisted of constructing 48 villas, I got exposed to the activities incorporated in the different phases of construction. At the same day, I would be able to witness excavation works, concrete pouring, bar fixing, cladding, interior finishing activities etc. performed for the different villas.‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾● Accompanied site engineer on site inspections ● Established economical substitute designs by manual calculation, ROBOT and E-Tabs● Performed material quantity calculation (Steel order)