Khalid Abdel Rahim

Dabouq
Ahmad Alrahamne Street
Amman, Jordan
+962(0)795809840
Khalid_abdelrahim@hotmail.com
PERSONAL PROFILE
I am a trustworthy, hardworking and reliable MSc civil/structural engineer with an excellent
two and a half years site and office experience in construction projects, and strong background
in FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS applications including design and analysis of structural
elements with focus on structural engineering simulations. I am a highly motivated individual
with good problem solving skills with a strong desire to learn. I am able to work as an
individual with minimal supervision and perform well as part of a team in meeting deadlines. I
have good interpersonal skills and can communicate well and interact with both colleagues and
clients in a professional manner. I intend to secure a position within civil and construction
industry to work in a challenging and fast paced environment, gaining experience, leveraging
my current knowledge and fostering creativity, with many learning opportunities.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
2010 2011 University of Dundee, UK
Master of Science in Structural Engineering A degree accredited by
ICE and IStructE topics include Finite Element Analysis, Bridge
Engineering, Innovative Structures, Concrete Assessment and
Earthquake Engineering, Health and safety and Environmental
Management, Research Methods and Communications, Computer Aided
Engineering (LUSAS 14.4, OASYS GSA 8.5). MSc Research project
Modelling of Reinforced Concrete Joint for Cyclic Earthquake
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2006 2009 Kingston University, UK
Bachelors of Engineering with Honours in Civil Engineering A degree
accredited by ICE and IStructE topics in final year include Structural
Engineering 2, Hydraulic Engineering 2, Traffic and Transportation
Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering 2, Business Applications in
Engineering, Group Design. Graduate project The Sustainable 60,000
Home.
2004 2006 Rawdat Al-Ma'ref Schools & College, Jordan (2005-2006)
GCE A Levels Mathematics, Physics and Modern Arabic
KEY SKILLS
Good understanding and capable of using Finite Element Analysis tools such as
LUSAS 14.5, GSA 8.5, PROKON 2008, ETABS 9, STAAD PRO.
Good understanding of UK design codes and Eurocodes.
Good understanding of concrete, steel and reinforced concrete structures.
Good experience in AutoCAD 2010.
Capable of using Microsoft Project 2007 and Primavera P6 (Project risk analysis and
management).
Excellent communication skills and good report writing skills.
Organisational and multi task ability along with time management skills and able to
work under pressure to meet set deadlines and targets.
Problem solving and decision making skills and ability to work individually and as a
part of team.
Extremely hard working, ambitious and enthusiastic hands on approach.
 WORK EXPERIENCE
December 2012 May 2013 Consolidated Contractors Group SAL -(CCC)
Junior Civil Engineer
King Abdul Aziz International Airport (KAIA) Project, Jeddah/Saudi Arabia
The project objectives are to supply and installation of underground piping for chilled
water, fire fighting, potable water, storm water, waste water, grey water networks, MV
and LV communication duck banks (Infrastructure Project).
Main responsibilities including:
Planning, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating construction projects
from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget.
Monitoring the progress of the project at different stages of its development.

September 2011 September 2012 Alemar Contracting Engineers

Planning Engineer (Construction Management Team)
Samarah Dead Sea Resort Project, Dead Sea /Jordan
The project objectives were to build 146 villas, swimming pools and retail mall
(Buildings Project). Main duties including:
Identifying and selecting the appropriate tools and sequence of plans for the
project to finish on time and on budget.
Performing and managing project activity scheduling and monitoring using
Primavera software to keep the project on course.
Preparing and submitting construction project budget estimates.
Coordinating and working with the project management team to resolve project
issues to ensure the delivery and completion of the project work.
August 2009 August 2010 Alemar Contracting Engineers
Site Civil Engineer
Russaifa Grain Silos Expansion Project, Zarqa/Jordan
The project objectives were to construct ten corrugated steel silos structures (Steel
Structure Project). Duties including:
Checking plans, drawing and quantities such as concrete, steel and excavations
for accuracy of calculations.
Overseeing quality control, the selection and requisition of materials and plant.
Daily management of the site, including advising, supervising and monitoring
the site labor forces and the work of subcontractor and ensuring the work
performed according to the specifications.
Attending meetings and planning the work to meet deadlines.
Preparing reports to the manager and consultancy as required.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Member of Arab Engineers Association (Membership Number. 430)
Member of Jordan Engineers Association (Membership Number. 25530)
INTERESTS
My sporting interests include jogging, swimming, going to gym regularly, table tennis,
badminton, billiards and chess. My other spare-time activities include reading construction
journals/magazines such as New Civil Engineers magazine.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Excellent experience in Microsoft Office applications.
Full driving licence
Fluent in English and Arabic Languages and basic knowledge in French and German.
Cambridge International Diploma in IT Skills 2009.
International Computer Driving Licence 2009 (Licence No. UN 09 03 7075).
 REFEREES
Available upon request.