COMPETENCY Demonstration REPORT

Submitted to: Engineers Australia

Prepared by: AHMED SAMIR ABDELGHAFFAR ELSAID BASSIONI

Date: 01/03/2016
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DECLARATION

All statements of fact in this report are true and correct and I have made claims of acquired
competencies in good faith. The report is all my own work and is a true representation of my personal
competence in field of Telecommunications. I confirm that I understand that members of the
engineering team in Australia are required to display a commitment to exercising professional and
ethical responsibility in all aspects of their work. I also understand that documentation submitted in
support of my application may be referred to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)
for integrity checking.

Name:

Signature:

Date:
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Contents
1. CHAPTER 1. CAREER EPISODE 1....................................................................................................................................... 4

1.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................ 4

1.2 THE GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION OF THE PROJECT ................................................................................................... 4

1.3 THE NAME OF THE ORGANIZATION ......................................................................................................................... 4

1.4 THE TITLE OF THE POSITION OCCUPIED BY ME ........................................................................................................ 5

1.5 BACKGROUND .......................................................................................................................................................... 5

1.6 PROJECT ORGANIZATION CHART: ............................................................................................................................ 6

1.7 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: .................................................................................................................................... 7

1.8 PERSONAL WORK PLACE ACTIVITY: .......................................................................................................................... 7

1.9 SUMMARY .............................................................................................................................................................. 12

2. CHAPTER 2. CAREER EPISODE 2..................................................................................................................................... 13

2.1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................... 13

2.2 THE GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION OF THE PROJECT ................................................................................................. 13

2.3 THE NAME OF THE ORGANIZATION ....................................................................................................................... 13

2.4 THE TITLE OF THE POSITION OCCUPIED BY ME ...................................................................................................... 14

2.5 BACKGROUND ........................................................................................................................................................ 14

2.6 PROJECT ORGANIZATION CHART: .......................................................................................................................... 14

2.7 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: .................................................................................................................................. 15

2.8 PERSONAL WORK PLACE ACTIVITY: ........................................................................................................................ 15

2.9 SUMMARY .............................................................................................................................................................. 17

3. CHAPTER 3. CAREER EPISODE 3..................................................................................................................................... 18

3.1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................... 18

3.2 THE GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION OF THE PROJECT ................................................................................................. 18

3.3 THE NAME OF THE ORGANIZATION ....................................................................................................................... 18

3.4 THE TITLE OF THE POSITION OCCUPIED BY ME ...................................................................................................... 18

3.5 BACKGROUND ........................................................................................................................................................ 18

3.6 PROJECT ORGANIZATION CHART: .......................................................................................................................... 19

3.7 CONSTRUCTION RESPONSIBILITIES: ....................................................................................................................... 20

3.8 ENGINEERING RESPONSIBILITIES: .......................................................................................................................... 20

3.9 PERSONAL WORK PLACE ACTIVITY: ........................................................................................................................ 20

3.10 SUMMARY .............................................................................................................................................................. 23

4. PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER SUMMARY STATEMENT ...................................................................................................... 24

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1. CHAPTER 1. CAREER EPISODE 1

1.1 INTRODUCTION

1.1.1 This career episode is to describe my professional experience as a Civil Engineer

handling Marine project from the 12th of March 2013 until Now. The project client is
KOC (Kuwait Oil Company) and the client superintendent is SSHI based in KUWAIT.
I was appointed as a civil engineer in the Technical Department for this project.

1.2 The geographical location of the project

1.2.1 The project consists on constructing 2 harbours, one at the South Pier area located
between the new KNPC South pier Oil Jetty and the old South Pier Oil Jetty and the
second one at the North Pier site between Mangaf and Abu Heliefa Areas, same as
shown below:

Figure 1 Small Boat Harbour Project Location

1.3 The name of the organization

STFA DENIZ INSAATI INSAAT SAN.VE TIC A.S. (Turkish Company)

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1.4 The title of the position occupied by me

Civil Engineer in the Technical Department

1.5 Background

The nature of the overall engineering project

1.5.1 The project name is SMALL BOAT HARBOUR. The main purpose of the project is
that KOC (Company) plans to double its oil production, and doing so, it will need to
double its marine fleet size, As a result, Company’s existing small boat harbour at
South Harbour needs to be upgraded to accommodate the future requirements and to
construct a new small boat harbour at the North Habrour location.

1.5.2 The project cost was 480,000,000 USD.

1.5.3 The project consists of

Onshore construction works including the following: 64 steel and concrete structure
buildings, Civil External works; Road, Drainage, Landscape, External and Internal
MEP works.

Offshore construction works including; Breakwater, Block Quay wall, Dredging works,
Reclamation, Soil Improvement, Ship Lift System, Transfer Yard, Jib Crane, Jetties
Floating pontoons system and a bridge connecting the onshore and offshore parts at
North Harbour.
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1.6 Project Organization chart:

Figure 2 STFA Organization Chart

 I started working on the project since 12th March 2013 as a Civil Engineer in the Technical
Department, responsible for the Marine construction only, from the preparation period and
before the commencement date of the project. My duties and responsibilities were
including but not limited to the following:
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1.7 Duties & Responsibilities:

 Preparation of various project method statements in accordance with the project Technical
specifications, Standards and Safety Requirements.
 Estimation of the Marine project quantities in order to manage to establish a detailed
planning program with the planning department.
 Preparation and study all Technical Submissions and procedures.
 Responsible to follow up on all the geotechnical investigation and soil improvement studies.
 Responsible for preparation of subcontractor RFQ (Request for Quotation) packages and
participate in the tendering phase technically.
 Measurements of Preliminary and Final quantities for the Marine activities and preparation
of the monthly interim payment applications.
 Responsible for all engineering studies concerning the marine activities.
 Carryout and reviewing all required structural design verifications.
 Managing a team of draftsman to complete the Marine shop drawings.
 Preparation of RFI (Request for Information) in case of any discrepancies in the contract
drawings and negotiation with the client in case of any variation orders to the design.
 Verifying and approving the subcontractor payment applications.
 Monitoring changes on the design and negotiating with the client to obtain approvals for
any design changes by following all the project VO and responsible for any conflict
resolution in case of any.

1.8 Personal Work Place Activity:

1.8.1 As I joined this project at a very early stage I was lucky to be involved on different
disciplines and activities. The first task that was handled to me when I first joined was
to study all the material and subcontractors quotations and make necessary
comparison technically and commercially.

Moreover, I give my recommendation on the favorable offers which benefit the

company interest to my direct manager and work closely with the contract department
to coordinate with the winning bidder to arrange the sub-contracting package.

1.8.2 I carried out estimations of all the marine quantities based on the tender drawings to
compare it with the contract BOQ quantities and report the differences to the planning
department to assign the exact quantities in order to estimate the accurate required
recourses during the construction stage.

I have used my skills in AutoCAD and Excel software to calculate the Marine quantities
form the Tender drawings, and using the Primavera P6 software to assign the
resources to the schedule program.

1.8.3 I have prepared the Marine Method statements for construction of the marine
structures within the project scope with the support of the site team, QA/QC
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department and HSE Department. The method were prepared in a way to facilitate
the construction by utilizing the company resources from equipment.

Moreover, I have prepared the job safety analysis and risk assessment based on the
agreed methodology, identifying the job hazards and assigning the necessary
precautions to control all the expected hazards. My main aim while preparing the
method statement was to follow the relevant contract specifications and KOC
standards to reach the highest quality of work.

1.8.4 At the start of the physical construction works at site I was responsible for the offshore
geotechnical investigations studies with the responsible subcontractor, preparing the
method statement then obtain approval on the boreholes location based on the
designed structures requirements, and follow up with the works on site until we had
received the geotechnical final report.

After receiving the report, I reviewed it and made the technical comparison between
the SPT values mentioned on the executed report and the pre-geotechnical
investigation report received during the tender stage in order to report to the designer
in case of any discrepancy found to check the bearing capacity under the designed
structures to ensure its stability prior to proceed with the construction works.

Moreover, I carried out a study on the subsurface profile shown on the report in order
to make preliminary estimation on the dredged material quantity which allowed me to
determine the fine material percentage of the total dredged material. This material will
be used for the reclamation area. To decide the suitability of the material in
accordance with project specifications to decide the right methodology for the soil
improvement in the reclamation area as well as the material used in the reclamation
area shall be max contains of 11% of fine material.

1.8.5 I followed up with the survey third party company which conducted the onshore and
offshore survey works. I prepared the method statement explaining using of the Side
scan sonar multi beam to complete the bathymetric works, and completing the
geophysical survey; side scan sonar to discover all scraps metal on the sea bed
surface and magnetometer for the subsurface profile to discover any of unexploded
ordinances to report it to HSE team.

1.8.6 One of the challenges I faced during the trench dredging for the quay wall base which
is conducted by using the company backhoe dredger, is that I realized that the over
dredging was extremely more than the accepted tolerance which generated more cost
and delay on the project flow. Therefore, after investigating, I managed to find a
solution: a backhoe dredging monitoring system which shall be installed to the
backhoe dredger to give a real time dredge monitoring system and to be able to
manage large amounts of real time dredging data effortlessly.

The dredging progress have been improved after installation of the system and we
managed to overcome the over dredging problem.

1.8.7 I have implemented the BIM technology in the project by using the Autodesk Civil 3D
software to make the dredging surface in 3D and make necessary modifications in
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case of any discrepancies with the design. This allowed me to calculate dredging,
reclamation and breakwater quantities for the monthly progress, automatically by
either 3d surface volume or by generating sections.

1.8.8 I was responsible of preparation and submission of the marine shop drawings by
leading a team of CAD operators. I have transferred all my experiences to them and
improved their skills by teaching them several software to facilitate their job such as
Sketch up and civil 3D software. 70% of the shop drawings have been approved until
date.

1.8.9 I have carried out studies of the Floating Pontoon systems and make comparison
between the received proposals from different companies from all over the world. The
management have chosen the Pontoon manufacturer based on my technical report
and recommendations.

Quotations Technical Studies

After approval of the supplier, I was responsible of preparation of the floating pontoon
system with the supplier. We carried out the design of the piles system structurally
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considering a sacrificial thickness for the corrosion rate to ensure the stability of the
system for 50 years.

Piles Design

Pile Corrosion's Design Allowance

After I reviewed and confirmed the pontoons system design; frame and floaters, one
of the challenges we faced was that the tilting angle of the pontoons in some sections
was not complying with the contract specifications which required max tilting angle
7.5⁰. However, based on the required pontoon width and the calculation based on the
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AS3962-2001 Australian standards for design Marinas, the angle exceeded the limit
and we had to convince the client with our design or we will have to change the
pontoon width subject to variation order. They accepted our proposal with the existing
tilting angle.

AS3962-2001 Australian standards for design Marinas

1.8.10 I have carried out all of the coordination studies on the contract drawings and was
responsible to submit RFI (Request for Information) to the client superintendent in
case of any discrepancy or missing information on the design.

One of the RFI I submitted to the client for an example was about intersection
between the sheet pile’s anchor piles required for the ship lifting area and the
berthing quay wall
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The client accepted my proposal to extend the main sheet pile to work as an anchor
pile in order to avoid the clash with the quay wall.

Another RFI I submitted was related to the central pier at North Habrour, after
implementing the BIM on the project I found that the precast pile cap formwork blocks
and precast slabs do not form a close formwork to complete the cast in situ concrete
between the precast slabs and finishing concrete, in order to solve the problem as per
the design concept intended, I proposed that the wall heights of these blocks should
be increased as shown on below illustrations. The proposal was accepted by the client
superintendent.

1.9 Summary

I started this project during the mobilization stage which was an additional experience in my
career. The project gave me a huge chance to gain a lot of experience and information about the
marine construction which I believe will help me to have more opportunities in my career in the
future. Moreover, practicing my written and oral communication skills in a very technical
environment helped me to facilitate and convince all the stakeholders, in addition to working with
the latest standards and procedures as I was a part of a big organization serving KOC (KUWAIT OIL
COMPANY), one of the biggest clients on the oil and gas sector in the Middle East.

The project still ongoing. The progress of the project is around 60% until date.
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2. CHAPTER 2. CAREER EPISODE 2

2.1 Introduction

2.1.1 This career episode is to describe my professional experience as a Civil Engineer

handling Highway Project from the 05th of April 2012 until 30th of November 2012.
The project client was KIBY- Ministry of Construction and Housing, General
Directorate of Highways and Bridges in Erbil - IRAQ. I was appointed as a civil
engineer for this project.

2.2 The geographical location of the project

2.2.1 The project was located at Erbil of IRAQ starting from Kora (40 KM northeast of Erbil
city) and continuing to the Zap River via cities of Shaqlawa and Harir.

Figure 3 KORA SHAQLAWA, Qandeel Project Location

2.3 The name of the organization

Yüksel İnşaat (Turkish Company)

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2.4 The title of the position occupied by me

Civil Engineer in the Technical Department

2.5 Background

2.5.1 The project name was Qora Shaqlawa Qandeel Highway Project, the project was a
part of road leading to Iran

2.5.2 The project cost was 250,000,000 USD million Dollars. This project includes the
construction of 51 KM 2 x 2 highway starting from Kora and continuing to the Zap
River via cities of Shaqlawa and Harir. It also involves the construction of 2 X 935 m
and 2 X 380 m. Tunnels and more than 5,300,00 mᶾ of excavation in hard soil. In
addition to many bridges and over 200 crossing box and pipe culverts, water channels
and pipe line networks for surface drainage.

2.6 Project Organization chart:

Project Director

Technical Manager Survey Department MaterialDepartment

Technical Civil
Planning Engineer
Engineer

Drafthsman

Figure 4 Yuksel Organization Chart

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2.6.1 I started working on the project since 05th April 2012, the project was on going as
contract was signed on October 2009, I was appointed on this project as a civil
engineer in the technical office to complete some certain tasks which I already have
similar experience from my previous project in Saudi Arabia.

As a Civil Engineer my duties and responsibilities were including but not limited to the
following:

2.7 Duties & Responsibilities:

 Preliminary and final measurements for Earthworks, Paving material and all concrete works
for Monthly interim payment.
 Geotechnical studies and material approvals.
 Site measurements and estimation of quantities for the planning Engineer.
 Preparation of structural and geometric design requirements for the project as required.
 Supervising a team of CAD operators to complete the project shop drawings.
 Follow up daily and weekly reports with site engineers.
 Managing budget and project resources and reporting to top management.

2.8 Personal Work Place Activity:

2.8.1 I started that role while the project was ongoing. Therefore, I directly started
completing all the required submissions form the technical department to support the
site team to complete their work on site. The first task was giving to me is to complete
the design of the remaining pipe and box culverts in the project, First get the hydrology
data then design it geometrically and finally complete the structure design in the same
manner I used to do it in Saudi Arabia and as will be explained on career episode 3.

2.8.2 One of the problems I faced during that project was a cemetery area located just
beside our road alignment and in order to complete our section we would need to
make excavation on the cemetery which was rejected by the local people there.
Therefore, I suggested to make a retaining wall between the cemetery area and the
highway along the intersected area to avoid any conflict with the locals which may
stop the work.

Accordingly I start designing the retaining wall geometrically by using Autodesk Civil
3D software after collecting the required survey data for the mentioned location to
identify the final required height of the wall which was various due to the longitudinal
slope of the highway, the total length of the wall was over 150 m long and the max
height reached 7.0 m Height. After obtaining approval on the retaining wall profile and
layout I proceeded with the structural design (by using SAP design Software) of the
retaining wall in accordance with the AASHTO and BS standards. The wall was
successfully approved and constructed and problem was solved.
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2.8.3 In another section of the highway we faced a similar problem, In order to complete the
road section we need to make a backfill for more than 5.0 m heights and there was a
water channel passing beside that section which will be blocked by the back fill
material. Therefore, I suggested to make another retaining wall to avoid blocking the
water channel. The wall was designed by me geometrically and structurally in the
same manner as explained on the previous clause.

2.8.4 I have designed a concrete water channel as instructed by the client superintendent,
the concrete water channel was required to replace a natural channel which will be
affected because of our construction in that area, and the channel purpose was to
provide local people with required water for the agriculture work on that area. I have
carried out the design of the channel by using Autodesk Civil 3d software to design
the final profile with the most suitable slope for the entire length of the channel. I
carried out the cost estimation of the channel based on my design and submitted for
approval by the client prior to start the construction.

Design of Open water Channel

2.8.5 I was responsible to complete all of the project shop drawings with the support of a
team of CAD operators, Curb stones, slope Protections, culverts, bridges, 2 tunnels
and drainage pipe lines network was under my direct supervision and carrying out all
necessary communications and discussions with the client superintendent to obtain
the required approvals.

2.8.6 I was responsible to collect all the site information form site team to complete the daily
reports showing all the progress percentages of the works carried out. Accordingly, I
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was preparing the weekly reports based on the daily reports to report it to my technical
manager.

2.8.7 I have prepared an automatic Excel Spread sheet to calculate the stone pitching
quantity surrounding the culverts automatically which saved time and efforts by
entering the levels and dimension of the stone pitching.

2.8.8 Preparation of material required quantities and test plans as per the approved time
schedule and approved specifications to support the construction team with the exact
required material.

2.8.9 Carrying out the traffic sign and road painting design as per the European standards.

2.8.10 Preparation of the As-built drawings for the completed works in parallel with the
ongoing activities.

2.9 Summary

Even though I stayed for a short period on that project, this project was a turning point in my
career, after working in Egypt and in Saudi Arabia in local companies in a small scale projects, I was
looking forward to work in a multi-national company with a project over 100 million budget to gain
more confidence and understand system of working in the big organizations having a certain role
with a certain defined tasks and it open the way for my career to take roles in big multi-national
organization after that in Kuwait where I currently work.

This role improved my communication skills by dealing with different nationalities. Moreover, I
gained a knowledge on one more language Turkish in order to manage to interact with many
Turkish foremen who cannot communicate in English.

The project was successfully 90 % completed when I left the project.

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3. CHAPTER 3. CAREER EPISODE 3

3.1 Introduction

3.1.1 This career episode is to describe my professional experience as a Civil Engineer

handling a mountain road project from the 27th of March 2009 until 06th of November
2011. The project client was Saudi Ministry of Transportation based in Saudi Arabia.
I was appointed as a civil engineer for this project.

3.2 The geographical location of the project

3.2.1 The project was located at Assir Region at the South of Saudi Arabia to connect
Tihama Region with Al Namas Mountain Area.

Senan Decent Road Project Location

3.3 The name of the organization

MOHAMED BIN GARBOO EST.

3.4 The title of the position occupied by me

Civil Engineer

3.5 Background

3.5.1 The project name was Senan Decent Road, the project objective was to connect
Tihama region with Al Namas mountain area to be the alternative for old Senan Decent
Road which was very dangerous road and caused of a lot of deadly car accidents in
the latest years due to the steep longitudinal slope and very small curved horizontal
curves which doesn’t provide adequate sight distance.
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3.5.2 The project cost was 25,000,000 USD million Dollars. The project generally was 20
KM through Tihama Mountain and the difference in level between the two connected
cities was over 1200 meters. The project scope including 6,600,000 mᶾ of earth works
and 20 KM of asphalt works, different types of slope protections; (Stone pitching-
Concrete slope protections-Concrete barriers), Storm water surface drainage
(Concrete Ditches), 18 Box Culverts, Traffic Signs, Road Painting in addition to 60 m
length bridge connecting our road passing through Khat Valley.

3.6 Project Organization chart:

CEO

Regional Area
Manager

Construction
Manager

Civil Engineer

Material
supervisors Surveyors
Technicians

Labourers

Figure 5 Mohamed Bin Garboo Organization Chart

3.6.1 I started working on the project since 27th March 2009 on the first phase of the project
where it start from the bottom of the mountain. I joined the contractor team as a civil
engineer responsible for all the site and construction duties in addition to complete all
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engineering tasks which is required to facilitate all the construction activities, As a Civil
Engineer my duties and responsibilities were including but not limited to the following:

3.7 Construction Responsibilities:

 Construction Project Management, Follow up of all site survey, Earth Works, Pavement and
concrete works.
 Managing a team of supervisors to follow up all the activities carried out by the company
labourers and equipment.
 Managing all sub-contractor involved on the project and make necessary coordination to
ensure that all activities are working smoothly in parallel without any interface can obstruct
the work flow.
 Following up all site requirements and planning for the required material, laborers and
equipment during the execution of the work.
 Preparation of related technical documents; method statements, shop drawings, Material
approval etc…
 Reporting to the project manager and the project consultant updating them with the site
work progress.

3.8 Engineering Responsibilities:

 Preparation of various project method statements in accordance with the project Technical
specifications, Standards and Safety Requirements.
 Review and verify of the projects design requirements; Structural, Geometric design for the
Road path and transportation design.
 Measurements of Preliminary and Final quantities and preparation of the monthly interim
payment applications.
 Verifying and approving of the subcontractor payment applications.
 Monitoring changes on the design and negotiate with the client to obtain approvals for any
design changes by following all the project VO and be responsible for any conflict resolution
in case of any.
 Follow up all site laboratory daily inspections and activities and verify all the Asphalt and
concrete mix design in accordance to latest standards.

3.9 Personal Work Place Activity:

3.9.1 At the start of the project I was responsible to identify the mountain material
classifications at the cut areas of the project either it is Hard Rock or Soft Rock or lose
material with the material Technician in order to apply the suitable typical road cross
section with the suitable cut and fill side slope.

Accordingly I design by Earthwork Program which is the only software authorized by

the client to estimate the project quantity the road cross sections based on the
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laboratory data and the natural ground levels from the surveyors in order to manage
to calculate the cut and fill volume and to identify the cut line to the surveyors in order
to define the exact cut line to start the drilling process for the mountain blasting as the
cut depth was over 30 meters in some sections which require making perms and steps
during the excavation process. I was responsible to estimate the explosive material
required for the drilled area which is ready to be blasted and obtain necessary
permissions for the mountain blasting under the Saudi local relevant authorities.

3.9.2 I have designed the Box culverts within the project scope. First the hydrology Engineer
estimate the water discharge at the areas where there are steep valleys, After I start
designing the geometric of the culvert to choose the culvert slope based on the natural
geographical location considering max 12% slope based on the Saudi Ministry of
transportation standards. Number of box culverts vents and dimension of each vents
was designed based on Manning Equation as follows:

𝑘 𝐴
𝑄 = 𝐴𝑉 𝑊ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑉 = 𝑆
𝑛 𝑃
𝑘 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟 = 1.0 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑆𝐼 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠

A= Flow area of the culvert = N * W*H where N= Number of Vents, W= Width of Culvert, H =Height

P= Wetted perimeter

Q= Discharge (Flow Rate) Estimated by the hydrology Engineer

S= Downward slope of the culvert determined by me

V= Average velocity in the culvert

With the above inputs and considering the backfill height above the culvert until the
road finish level I was able to determine the structural requirements from the Saudi
Ministry of transportation standards for Culvert design manual.

3.9.3 The crossing bridge through KHAT valley represented a big challenge in my career as
it was my first bridge construction in addition to the geographical location where it is
always flooded the through the whole year. I was fully responsible for the pre
geotechnical investigation and verifying the bridge design and the construction form
the excavation by blasting as the natural ground was hard rock until the installation of
the expansion joints and completing the pavement works

The main challenge for me was casting the capping beams of the middle pier as it
would be high risk to cast with normal scaffolding resting on the foundation level facing
the flood. Therefore, my methodology was to place backfill around the bridge columns
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until 3 meters below the capping beams shutter to split the flood away from the
capping beam.

The bridge was successfully completed and constructed same as per the design and
relevant standards.

3.9.4 I was responsible to make all necessary changes on the road profile and alignment
geometric design by using LAND Autodesk top software at that time (Prior to I update
myself and using Civil 3d), the modifications was necessary at certain places in order
to avoid unnecessary cutting on the mountain hard rock which will facilitate the work
flow and on the other hand will decrease the cut volume which allowed us to make
cost saving for the client. All the geometric modifications have been done in
accordance with AASHTO standards as applicable as sometimes it was impossible to
reach the required standards due to mountain hard conditions, all necessary changes
was reviewed and approved by the client.

I have carried out all of the super elevation design for all of the road alignment
including all of the transition spiral curves in accordance with the AASHTO standards.

3.9.5 I was responsible to follow up with the Material Laboratory for all daily material
inspections and testing and reviewing the results generated by using Excel spread
sheets to make necessary calculations for the material results and to review and
obtain approval for the concrete and asphalt mix design form the client.

Moreover, I was responsible to find a suitable material stockpile to be used for the
backfill and subgrade material such as A1-a, A1-b or A2-4 by making sieve analysis
test and chemical test in accordance with AASHTO standards.

3.9.6 I have prepared all the shop drawings related to the project; Bridge, Culverts and all
slope protections including all Bar Bending Schedule prepared in accordance with BS
standards, all prepared by using AutoCAD software.

3.9.7 I carried out the design of all of the traffic signs and road painting for the project in
accordance with the ministry of transportation standards and manage to obtain all
required approvals from the client traffic and transportation department prior to
execute it all successfully.

3.9.8 I was responsible for following up the project’s different subcontractor’s quality and
safety of work and make all necessary coordination. Moreover, I was responsible for
measuring their work and issuing the monthly interim payment.

3.9.9 I was responsible for a central batching planet at the construction site managing a
team consist of operator, labors and material inspector. Accordingly I was responsible
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for all of the used material quality test plans and calibration of all of the batching planet
equipment, scales and timers. In additional to be responsible.

3.9.10 I have preparing the entire project measurements and the monthly interim payment
for the client submission and I carried out all the negotiations with the client in case of
any variation orders.

3.9.11 I managed a big team of foremen, labors, equipment operators, surveyors and
material inspectors in the same time during the project constructions.

3.9.12 I have completed all of the as built drawings and red line markup drawings at the end
of the project prior to hand over the project successfully to the client.

3.10 Summary

3.10.1 The project represented a big challenge to me as the project located in a mountain
area which was completely different nature and environment than previous experience
in my original country, the project was completed and successfully handed over to the
Saudi Arabia ministry of Transportation.

3.10.2 This project was a small project (25 Million USD) which gave me a chance to be
involved in all of the project discipline from construction, engineering, procurement to
even accounting part, which gave me a self confidence in my engineering skills and
give me a full understanding of managing a construction project from all aspects.

3.10.3 Moreover, that was my first project abroad project dealing with more than 10 different
nationalities which improved my communication skills.

3.10.4 The project was successfully completed and handed over to Saudi ministry of
transportation.
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4. PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER SUMMARY STATEMENT

Paragraph in the career

A brief summary of how you have
Competency Element episode(s) where the element
applied the element
is addressed
PE1 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
PE1.1 Comprehensive, theory- I have a fully understandingof civil 1.8.3, 1.8.9,
based understanding of the engineering studies and related 2.8.1, 2.8.2,
underpinning natural and physical standards such as AASHTOO, BS, 3.9.2, 3.9.4, 3.9.5, 3.9.6
sciences and the engineering Astralian standards, which I have
fundamentals applicable to the implement on during my project.
engineering discipline
PE1.2 Conceptual understanding of I used my engineering knowlage and 1.8.2, 1.8.4, 1.8.9
the mathematics, numerical studies to make structural and 2.8.1, 2.8.2, 2.8.4, 2.8.7
analysis, statistics and computer geometrical design to compute 3.9.1, 3.9.2, 3.9.5, 3.9.10
and information sciences which required data which allowed me to be
underpin the engineering discipline a discion maker and solving problems.
 I have utilized my computer and
search tools on internet skills in 1.8.2, 1.8.3, 1.8.7, 1.8.9
PE1.3 In-depth understanding of my management and design 2.8.2
3.9.2, 3.9.4, 3.9.5, 3.9.12
specialist bodies of knowledge expertise.
within the engineering discipline  I applied my knowledge in
specifications and latest standards
during my engineering tasks.
 I always update my knowlage and 1.8.3, 1.8.4, 1.8.6
try to search for new and modern 2.8.9
solution on internet to implement 3.9.2, 3.9.7
PE1.4 Discernment of knowledge
in my method statements to save
development and research
time and efforts.
directions within the engineering
 I had study and fully understand of
discipline
the standrds and the regulation of
the country where my project take
place.
I have studied all related references
and standards as AASHTOO for the 1.8.9
PE1.5 Knowledge of contextual geometric design and AS3962-2001 2.8.2, 2.8.9
3.9.4, 3.9.5
factors impacting the engineering Australian standards for design
discipline Marinas, to study the factors and
impacts I can face before I carry out
any construction works.
I fully study the defined work scope
PE1.6 Understanding of the scope, defined in my project contract in order 1.8.1, 1.8.3, 1.8.4, 1.8.5, 1.8.10
principles, norms, accountabilities to define the relevant standards to 2.8.1, 2.8.5, 2.8.10
and bounds of contemporary comply with the client requirements 3.9.1, 3.9.4, 3.9.5, 3.9.8, 3.9.12
engineering practice in the specific and to ensure the work quilaty, also to
discipline avoid any conflict of interest with the
stockholders
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I faced the problems during my career 1.8.6, 1.8.10

by first analysing the problem then 2.8.2
findnig different solution from my 3.9.3, 3.9.4
PE2.1 Application of established previous experience or by searching
engineering methods to complex for the latest technology on the
engineering problem solving market, after we conduct meetings
with all relevant discplines for brain
storming to reach the optimum
solution.
 I learnt and used different 1.8.2, 1.8.8
softwares to utilize it during my 2.8.2, 2.8.6, 2.8.8
PE2.2 Fluent application of daily tasks to reach the required 3.9.1, 3.9.5, 3.9.9
engineering techniques, tools and results.
resources  I have managed a team of different
dicipline under my direct
supervision.
I have apllied a systematic thinking 1.8.4, 1.8.6, 1.8.9, 1.8.10
when I faced any design problem in my 2.8.2, 2.8.3, 2.8.4
PE2.3 Application of systematic 3.9.1, 3.9.3, 3.9.4
projects, follwoing systematic
engineering synthesis and design
approaches to define the exact
processes
problem in order to define the best
solution.
 I managed a team on my
construction engineering projects. 1.8.2, 1.8.7, 1.8.8
 I have estimated the project 2.8.5, 2.8.6, 2.8.8
3.9.1, 3.9.5, 3.9.8, 3.9.10, 3.9.11
quantities in order to estimate the
PE2.4 Application of systematic real cost of the project.
approaches to the conduct and  I participated with plannning
management of engineering department to stand on the actual
projects project scope
 I implemented the new technology
BIM in order to figure out conflicts
to be solved before faceing it on
site.

I fully understand and implementing

the main 5 ethics standards principles 1.8.1, 1.8.2, 1.8.3, 1.8.8, 1.8.10, 1.9
as mentioned on the RICS standards 2.8.2, 2.8.4
3.10.1
 Act with integrity
PE3.1 Ethical conduct and  Always provide a high standard of
professional accountability service
 Act in a way that promotes trust in
the profession
 Treat others with respect
 Take responsibility
 I have a competent level of written 1.8.3, 1.8.4, 1.8.8, 1.8.10, 1.9
and spoken english which helps 2.8.6, 2.9
me to reach the required 3.10.3
objectives and delivere my
PE3.2 Effective oral and written
serivces in a clear way with the
communication in professional and
stakeholders.
lay domains
 I have produced a clear and
structeured technical documents
such as reports, method statement,
letters, etc...
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 Am naturally creative and always 1.8.6

searching for new and innovative 2.8.2
solutions which will expedite and 3.9.3
PE3.3 Creative innovative and
facilitate my work.
proactive demeanor
 I always try to detect problems
prior to face it in order to have
enough time to search for an
innovative solution.
 I managed to interpreted the 1.8.7, 2.8.6, 3.9.8, 3.9.10
outcome of the project to my top
managers by preparing reports
PE3.4 Professional use and
which reflects the project progress
management of information
in numbers and statics.
 I am aware with document control
systems and tracking procedures.
 I always do my best to manage my
assigned tasks to deliver it 1.8.1, 1.8.4, 1.8.6, 1.8.7, 1.8.8
successfully in time. 2.8.2, 2.8.3, 2.8.4, 2.9
3.9.1, 3.9.3, 3.9.7, 3.9.12, 3.10.4
 Before I start any task I identify
PE3.5 Orderly management of self,
the goal and accordingly the logic
and professional conduct
steps to achieve the aim.
 Am a decision maker according to
compromise between logic and
existing facts.
 I define the problem, search for 1.8.3, 1.8.5, 1.8.8
alternatives then decide a solution 2.8.1, 2.8.5, 2.8.6, 2.8.8
before I export the problem to my 3.9.9, 3.9.11
managers.
PE3.6 Effective team membership  I consult colleagues from other
and team leadership disciplines for adivce as required.
 I share my experiences with my
team to improve their skills which
will accordingly push the work
progress forward.