George Abudeeb, EIT

Project Engineer | EIT Certified Civil Engineer | Utilities Inspection & Construction Management | Bluebeam • GIS • Gantt Scheduling | International Experience

United States

About

Highly motivated and results-driven engineering professional with 10+ years of experience in construction management, execution, and supervision. Proven track record of success in project delivery, team leadership, and problem-solving. Skilled in drafting, following up operations, supervising, managing teams, and solving problems. Strong communicator with experience in negotiation, sales engineering, and client relations. Committed to ongoing professional development, with a recent focus on improving English skills and passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.) exam. Possesses a unique blend of international experience, including work in Saudi Arabia, Syria, and the US.

Experience

  • Utilities Inspection and Supervising Engineer at City of Charlottesville
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    • Responsible for field inspection and quality control of infrastructure construction projects, including water, sewer, and stormwater systems. • Ensured contractor compliance with approved plans, specifications, and permit regulations and solved engineering problems if test inspection failed. • Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and city staff to monitor progress, report deficiencies, and verify corrective actions. • As an initiative, developed and used a Gantt chart to track task completion rates and predict timelines based on historical productivity, significantly improving coordination, accountability, and planning accuracy with the contractor. • Gaining in-depth experience in public works standards, site coordination, and utility construction—building a strong foundation for future advancement in construction project management.

  • Career Transition & Professional Development at Self-directed | Voloneetring
    Jun 2011 - Oct 2024 · 13 yrs 5 mos

    • Focused on transitioning back into the construction and engineering field through roles that enhanced my communication and adaptability. • Completed the FE exam, earned the EIT certification, and pursued courses in construction management, scheduling (Gantt charts), Excel analysis, field inspection, and English language development. • Gained valuable experience volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and participating in technical training programs with the City of Charlottesville. • This period allowed me to strengthen my technical foundations, communication skills, and cultural understanding of the U.S. construction industry.

  • Project Engineer at Almarshad Group Holding Company
    Nov 2009 - Dec 2011 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Directed and orchestrated the daily operations of a construction crew of 20+ personnel, ensuring seamless workflow and adherence to project timelines, resulting in an on-time completion rate of 98%. • Recorded all implemented processes and future tasks by Gantt chart on an Excel sheet, clarified the workflow, and reduced wasting time by 50% when I prepared all tasks a week earlier. • Generated regular progress reports for stakeholders, showcasing measurable work quantities and accomplishments, facilitating strategic decision-making and promoting accountability within the organization. • 100% inspection approval by consultants for the executed work I attended. • Increased labor productivity by 50% using an incentive system instead of overtime when needed in critical phases. • Streamlined communication channels with vendors, expediting the sample approval process and reducing project delays by 20% on average, resulting in significant time savings.

  • Design Engineer at My Own Engineering Office
    Jan 2009 - Oct 2009 · 10 mos

    • Orchestrated the creation of structural designs for local buildings, ensuring strict adherence to Syria's engineering law. • Utilized AutoCAD to create precise final plans, streamlining the approval process and expediting the acquisition of construction licenses from the municipality.

  • Site Engineer at Al-Borj Engineering Office
    Jan 2004 - Dec 2008 · 5 yrs

    • Conducted comprehensive review and analysis of plans, drawings, blueprints, and specifications, ensuring accurate alignment with project requirements and guidelines, resulting in seamless worksite operations. • Led cross-functional teams in the successful implementation of a project management system, resulting in a 25% increase in team efficiency and on-time project delivery. • Identified and supervised all tasks on site, resulting in a 30% increase in quality and a reduction in wasting time. • Created a streamlined project management system, reducing tasks turnaround time by 20%.