Abdiwali Ahmed
Mogadishu
Summary
Skilled civil engineer with background in designing and implementing infrastructure projects, including roads,water systems and other structures. Strong in project management, team collaboration, and problem-solving to deliver projects on time and within budget. Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and methodologies in civil engineering for efficient project execution. Contributed to enhancing infrastructure quality and safety standards through innovative design solutions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Civil Engineer
UNOPS
06.2023 - Current
- Review contract documents, design drawings, specifications, bill of quantities and under the guidance of the Supervising Engineer, develop the construction supervision plan
- Liaise with the Client team and the Contractor(s), and carry out the construction supervision activities on quality, progress, and environmental & social safeguard standards
- Prepare construction supervision reports on a weekly basis (or more frequent basis if required due to specific circumstances) and submit to the Supervising Engineer seeking advice on critical issues
- Monitor Contractor(s) progress against the plan and in case of delivery delays, identify causes for the lack of progress and in consultation with the Supervising Engineer inform the Client of the recommended actions to improve work progress
- Participate and assist in the quality control activities such as ensuring Contractors' adherence to the design specifications, curing of concrete works and material quality testing, etc
- Carry out measurements of the completed work and prepare quantities to assist Client in the certification of the Contractor submitted bills for payments
- Participate in meetings with the Client, Contractor and the project stakeholders under the guidance of the Supervising Engineer
Chief engineer
BARAKA MODREN ENGINEERING CO. (BAMECO)
04.2019 - 05.2023
- Conduct regular site supervision and site inspections
- Document and report quarterly, weekly and daily to ensure how activities are going on
- Control quality and quantity of materials and check all tests on site or by the source
- Supervise site by setting out and matching drawings as per actual building
- Work with other teams and conduct regular meetings
S. supervisor
SAAFI LOGISTICS AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
12.2017 - 03.2019
- Manage construction of irrigation cannels done for Togdheer region
- Prepared and achieved completion of WFP funded projects at Sahil region
- Office renovations done at south west regions of Somalia such as Dolow town
- Managed a large project done for Bidoa City
- Giving continuous advice to the support staff and working with collaboration to them
site engineer
BARAKA MODERN ENGINEERING CO.
05.2016 - 11.2017
- Organizing materials and ensuring sites are safe and clean
- Preparing cost estimates and ensuring appropriate materials and tools are available
- Providing technical advice and suggestions for improvement on particular projects
- Diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment as required
- Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to ensure the best contracts
- Authorizing technical drawings and engineering plans
- Gathering data, compiling reports and delivering presentations to relevant stakeholders
- Delegating tasks and scheduling meetings and training sessions where required
- Completing quality assurance and providing feedback to the team
site supervisor
UN-HABITAT
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Working as a site supervisor for BURAO shelter project
- Controlling the quality and quantity of the ongoing project
- Manage the technical and engineering components related to the project
- Conduct regular monitoring visits to project sites and write up site visit notes for each visit
- In accordance with the contractors’ contract terms, conduct site visits site prior to the disbursement of any funds to confirm that work has been done as per contract
- Review financial reports and cash requests from client to ensure financial compliance against project budget
- Assist in the compilation of data and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
- Prepare payment and certification reports for the contractor
Site supervisor
BARAKA MODREN ENGINEERING CO. (BAMECO)
10.2012 - 04.2015
- Working as a site supervisor
- Controlling the quality and quantity of the ongoing project
- Design architectural and structural drawings as well as create bills of quantities, material specifications lists, and other technical documentation relating to infrastructure programming
- Manage the technical and engineering components related to the project
- Conduct regular monitoring visits to project sites and write up site visit notes for each visit
- In accordance with the contractors’ contract terms, conduct site visits site prior to the disbursement of any funds to confirm that work has been done as per contract
- Review financial reports and cash requests from client to ensure financial compliance against project budget
- Assist in the compilation of data and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
- Maintain and update project-working files
- Slots within these files should clearly labelled and organized for ease of reference
Site Supervisor
IOM (INTERNATIONAL ORG.FOR MIGRATION)
11.2011 - 07.2012
- Managing parts of construction projects
- Overseeing building work
- Undertaking surveys
- Setting out sites
- Checking technical designs and drawings to ensure correctly followed
- Supervising contracted staff
Education
Bachelor Degree of Arts - Development Management
Civil Service Institute (CSI)
Hargeisa, Somaliland01.2014
Bachelor Degree Bsc - civil engineering
Gollis University
Hargeisa, Somaliland01.2010
GCSE Certification -
Ministry Of Education
01.2006
Skills
- Human skill
- Conceptual skill
- Technical skill
- Good communication
- Good Leadership
- Flexible
- Patient
- Sympathy
- Hardworking
- Adaptable
- Good timekeeper
- Teamwork
References
- Abdul aziz Ahmed, UNOPS, Senior Project Engineer, abdiaz@unops.org
- Ahmed Mohamoud, Candlelight, Chief Engineer, 0634400444
- Amal Ibrahim Yasin, IOM, Senior Officer, 0634727171
- Abdulahi Ibrahim, UN-HABITAT, Lead Engineer, 0634421058
- Yenti Efriyanti, OXFAM, WASH Coordinator, Yenti.Efriyanti@oxfam.org
- Mohamoud Ibrahim, SAAFI, Operation Manager, mohamoud1888@gmail.com
- Mohamed Ali, BAMECO, General Manager, prl1232002@yahoo.com
Training
- Corporate Strategy
- Management of construction projects
- Strategic designing and specifications
- WASH training offered by YAZA organization
- Monitoring and evaluation by Civil Service Institute
Languages
Outstanding, Mother Tongue
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/01/86
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Somali
Other Qualifications
- AutoCAD program/Chief Architect/punch home design
- Water supply course from Hargeisa Technical Institute (HTI)
- Monitoring and evaluation from civil service institute (CSI)
Timeline
Civil Engineer
UNOPS
06.2023 - Current
Chief engineer
BARAKA MODREN ENGINEERING CO. (BAMECO)
04.2019 - 05.2023
S. supervisor
SAAFI LOGISTICS AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
12.2017 - 03.2019
site engineer
BARAKA MODERN ENGINEERING CO.
05.2016 - 11.2017
site supervisor
UN-HABITAT
05.2015 - 04.2016
Site supervisor
BARAKA MODREN ENGINEERING CO. (BAMECO)
10.2012 - 04.2015
Site Supervisor
IOM (INTERNATIONAL ORG.FOR MIGRATION)
11.2011 - 07.2012
Bachelor Degree of Arts - Development Management
Civil Service Institute (CSI)
Bachelor Degree Bsc - civil engineering
Gollis University
GCSE Certification -
Ministry Of Education
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