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AHMED BADR

Mesa

Summary

Detail-oriented Civil Engineer with a B.Sc. and over 11 years of diverse experience, now focused on re-entering the engineering field. Combines a solid foundation in concrete structures, renovations, and site management from early career roles with strong technical and leadership skills developed in subsequent positions. Proven ability to interpret complex drawings, manage project timelines, control quality, and solve problems effectively. Technically proficient in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Procore, and Python. A fast learner, analytical problem-solver, and effective communicator with a unique background in project coordination, team leadership, and stakeholder communication.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

High School & Middle School Math Teacher

[School Name]
[City]
01.2019 - Current
  • Design and execute comprehensive lesson plans for middle and high school students (Calculus), adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs and strict curriculum deadlines. Utilize data analysis (Python) to track student performance and implement intervention strategies.
  • Managed project-based learning modules, guiding students through long-term assignments from conception to completion, demonstrating an ability to manage timelines and deliverables.

Lead Academic Instructor & Interim Assistant Principal

[Correctional Facility Name]
[City]
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Management Role: Stepped into an interim assistant principal role, responsible for overseeing academic operations, coordinating class schedules for multiple instructors, and managing student enrollment and attendance records to ensure program compliance.
  • Instructed inmates in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and GED preparatory courses, adapting technical material for students with varying educational backgrounds.
  • Developed instructional materials and practical exercises to teach software applications and mathematical problem-solving.
  • Maintained strict safety and security protocols while managing classroom dynamics, honing crisis management and risk assessment skills.

Correctional Officer

[Correctional Facility Name]
[City]
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Supervised inmate populations, enforced regulations, and conducted security rounds, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Developed exceptional conflict resolution and de-escalation skills in high-stress environments.
  • Documented incidents and wrote detailed reports, demonstrating strong attention to detail and adherence to protocol.

Junior Site / Renovation Engineer

[Company Name]
Mansoura
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Assisted senior engineers in the end-to-end management of residential renovation projects and new concrete structure construction, ensuring alignment with project specifications and timelines.
  • Conducted daily site visits to monitor construction progress, verify strict compliance with engineering drawings and specifications, and enforce quality control standards for all concrete works, including formwork, rebar placement, and pouring.
  • Reviewed and interpreted blueprints and technical drawings, identifying potential design conflicts and coordinate solutions with the project team before construction commenced.
  • Coordinated closely with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials, optimizing workflow and preventing project delays.
  • Prepared and verified payment certificates for completed work by conducting detailed quantity take-offs and reconciling them with site progress.
  • Maintained daily site logs and progress reports, documenting work completed, materials used, and any issues encountered for project records.

Engineering Trainee (Internship)

[Name of Engineering Office/Firm]
[City]
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Completed a comprehensive training program in a professional engineering office, gaining hands-on experience in residential construction projects.
  • Assisted in the preparation and verification of subcontractor payment certificates by performing on-site quantity surveys for completed works, including concrete volumes and reinforcement weights.
  • Supervised day-to-day construction activities for residential homes under the guidance of a senior engineer, ensuring work adhered to approved drawings, specifications, and safety standards.
  • Collaborated with site foremen and laborers to communicate design details and troubleshoot minor construction issues as they arose.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Mansoura University
Mansoura, Egypt
01-2012

Skills

  • Renovations
  • Concrete Structures
  • Quality Control
  • Site Supervision
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Material Takeoffs
  • Payment Verification
  • AutoCAD
  • Bluebeam Revu
  • Procore
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Python Programming
  • Timeline Coordination
  • Resource Allocation
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Schedule Adherence
  • Team Leadership
  • Cross-functional Communication
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Problem Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Crisis Management
  • Measurements
  • Data analysis
  • Automation scripting
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Pivot Tables
  • VLOOKUP
  • Word
  • PowerPoint

Technical Skills Certifications

  • Design & Review: AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu (Markups, Takeoffs, Measurements)
  • Construction Management Software: Procore (Document Control, RFIs, Submittals)
  • Programming: Python (Data analysis, automation scripting)
  • General: Expert in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP), Word, PowerPoint; Proficient in Blueprint Reading; Fluent in Arabic and English.

Engineering Experience

  • Junior Site / Renovation Engineer, [Company Name], Mansoura, Egypt, 01/01/13, 12/31/14, Assisted senior engineers in the end-to-end management of residential renovation projects and new concrete structure construction, ensuring alignment with project specifications and timelines., Conducted daily site visits to monitor construction progress, verify strict compliance with engineering drawings and specifications, and enforce quality control standards for all concrete works, including formwork, rebar placement, and pouring., Reviewed and interpreted blueprints and technical drawings, identifying potential design conflicts and coordinate solutions with the project team before construction commenced., Coordinated closely with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials, optimizing workflow and preventing project delays., Prepared and verified payment certificates for completed work by conducting detailed quantity take-offs and reconciling them with site progress., Maintained daily site logs and progress reports, documenting work completed, materials used, and any issues encountered for project records.
  • Engineering Trainee (Internship), [Name of Engineering Office/Firm], [City], [State], 06/01/08, 12/31/12, Completed a comprehensive training program in a professional engineering office, gaining hands-on experience in residential construction projects., Assisted in the preparation and verification of subcontractor payment certificates by performing on-site quantity surveys for completed works, including concrete volumes and reinforcement weights., Supervised day-to-day construction activities for residential homes under the guidance of a senior engineer, ensuring work adhered to approved drawings, specifications, and safety standards., Collaborated with site foremen and laborers to communicate design details and troubleshoot minor construction issues as they arose.

Core Competencies

Renovations, Concrete Structures, Quality Control, Site Supervision, Blueprint Reading, Material Takeoffs, Payment Verification, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu (Markups, Takeoffs), Procore (Document Control, RFIs), Microsoft Office Suite (Expert), Python Programming, Timeline Coordination, Resource Allocation, Subcontractor Management, Risk Mitigation, Schedule Adherence, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Communication, Stakeholder Relations, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Crisis Management

Timeline

High School & Middle School Math Teacher

[School Name]
01.2019 - Current

Lead Academic Instructor & Interim Assistant Principal

[Correctional Facility Name]
01.2017 - 01.2019

Correctional Officer

[Correctional Facility Name]
01.2015 - 01.2017

Junior Site / Renovation Engineer

[Company Name]
01.2013 - 01.2014

Engineering Trainee (Internship)

[Name of Engineering Office/Firm]
01.2008 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Mansoura University
AHMED BADR