Mortada Aburas

Experience

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  CivilTech Consultancy

  Nov 2003 - May 2004

  Civil Engineer

  Assistant in supervision works. Preparation of simple calculations and design. Preparation of Quantities

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  Cmc Cooperativa Muratori e Cementisti di Ravenna

  May 2004 - Mar 2005

  Civil Engineer (QA/QC Engineer)

  Overseeing quality control for various tasks such as excavation, backfilling, concrete and steel work, and material quality on-site. This includes testing cement, sampling materials like steel reinforcement, and reviewing shop drawings.

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  Tekno Consultancy

  Apr 2005 - Mar 2009

  Structural Engineer/ Highway Design Engineer

  Designing of several structures, highway geometric design, quantity management, shop drawings for concrete structures (e.g. bridges), As-Built drawings, site supervision for concrete & civil works, including formwork, reinforcement, and concrete repairs.

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  Chicago Design Consortium International (CDCi)

  Apr 2009 - May 2012

  Senior Structural Engineer

  Preparation of general arrangement and reinforcement shop drawings, bar bending schedules, coordination with other disciplines, structural design and modeling of several reinforced concrete structures.

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  QD-SBG Construction

  May 2012 - Aug 2019

  Senior Structural Engineer/ Structural BIM Team Leader

  * Reviewed structural design drawings for the Khalifa Avenue mega infrastructure project, identifying discrepancies and constructability issues by comparing them with project documents.* Prepared Request for Information (RFI) documents for designers and supervised the Bridges and Structures technical department.* Oversaw engineering works, including the review of shop drawings, reinforcement, waterproofing, formwork, and bar bending schedules.* Assisted Engineering and Technical Managers, particularly in tasks involving 3D modeling to address site or engineering issues, coordinating with the construction team and other engineering disciplines.* Managed the department's Building Information Modeling (BIM) efforts, standardized submission formats, and mentored technical staff on BIM software, using Autodesk Civil 3D and Subassembly Composer for creating 3D models that improved coordination and facilitated accurate shop drawings for subcontractors. Conducted clash detections using Autodesk Navisworks 4D, and 5D software, and contributed to the subcontractor winning the Tekla BIM Awards Middle East 2019 for the precision of the 3D models.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdsdtmuotFw Show less

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  Al Sawari Holding

  Aug 2019 - Aug 2021

  Technical Manager / Structural Engineer

  * Structural Design Responsibilities:Oversaw various aspects of structural design for façade systems.Designed facades for diverse structures, including multi-story buildings, substations, commercial and residential buildings, highway bridges, and pedestrian bridges.Addressed elements like Curtain Walls, Cladding, Steel and Glazing canopies, Hand Rail, Glazing, balustrades, Bridges GRC cladding, steel supporting systems, and artificial cladding supporting systems.* Advanced Structural Analysis and Design:Conducted intricate structural analysis using advanced software tools.Employed finite element analysis to ensure the integrity and safety of designs.* Leadership and Documentation:Headed the Structural Department, overseeing structural documentation creation.Developed façade design drawings, shop drawings, and design calculation reports.* Budget Management and Cost Efficiency:Managed budgets for structural project elements.Sought cost-effective solutions to maintain financial efficiency while upholding quality standards.* Coordination and Site Involvement:Communicated regularly with the site team and other disciplines to address façade-related structural issues.Facilitated coordination with consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers on structural matters.Conducted frequent site visits to resolve structural and safety concerns.Prepared and updated internal submission schedules, initiating clarifications with Consultants/Designers for IFC drawings or project specifications discrepancies. Show less

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  TADMUR CONTRACTING W.L.L

  Sept 2021 - now

  Senior Civil / Structural Engineer

  * Façade Design Responsibilities:Developed 80% of the Doha EXPO 2023 main building façade design.Integrated features like green curtain walls, double-height external curtain walls, GRG cladding, and media mesh supporting systems.* Structural Analysis and Design:Conducted comprehensive structural analysis for temporary and permanent structures.Used advanced software and mathematical methods to ensure design integrity and safety.Covered reinforced concrete structures, retaining walls, footings, and steel support systems.* Modeling and Coordination:Created a streamlined 3D model for the main building, coordinating with consultants and site teams.Linked the model with the existing main building model for seamless integration.* Review and Supervision:Reviewed subcontractor structural designs for steel structures and façade systems.Led the Structural Department in preparing various structural submissions.* Risk Assessment and Proposals:Proactively assessed structural risks and proposed design alteration options.Examples include evaluating retaining walls versus stable compacted soil with riprap finish. Show less