Mitri Karam Email & Phone Number

Beirut, Beirut Governorate, Lebanon

Martyr’S Square, Beirut, Lebanon

Lebanon

• Reported directly to the LCM Director – Project Management.• Researched and reviewed the latest LCM tools applied in the Construction and Manufacturing industries.• Drafted the corporate manual for Lean Construction implementation.• Assessed existing and new projects for LCM implementation in different ecosystems.• Collected and analysed site data for performance purposes.• Customised LCM tools for appropriate site implementation on each project.• Coordinated with BIM and Automation Engineers to improve automated tools and collection of data.• Established a Continuous Improvement culture through a series of training sessions customized for Field Engineers and Last Planners.• Investigated best practices and lessons learned to share LCM and Continuous Improvement knowledge across the company.• Trained project Lean Leaders and performed audits on implemented LCM tools.

Lebanon

Guinea Alumina ProjectClient: Emirates Global AluminiumConsultant: Bechtel• Reported directly to the Africa Business Unit Area Manager.• Prepared the Project quarterly Executive Summary Report.• Analyzed all elements of Client correspondence related to the Project outstanding matters including unpaid monies, claims, etc. • Generated recommendations for the Project Management Team’s review.• Assessed all substantiations related to the outstanding matters. Quantified the related amounts.• Drafted the contractual responses (FIDIC Contract) to all Client correspondence.• Organized the Project Management Team’s meeting for final assessment and review.• Actively participated in the negotiations with the Client and the Consultant’s Legal representatives to amicably resolve the claim issues.

Guinea

Guinea Alumina Refinery ProjectClient: Guinea Alumina Corporation S.A. (GAC)Engineer: Bechtel• Reported directly to the Project Director.• Key contact for Engineering, Procurement, Contracts, Planning and Controls. Attended Site Management meetings with the Client.• Analyzed conceptual design and constructability of potential Client developments. Provided technical comments and general recommendations to supply the Client with cost effective and sustainable solutions especially in remote areas.• Identified opportunities for revenue enhancement and schedule relief by reducing foreseen site rework through the establishment and implementation of lean execution techniques.• Assisted the Project Director in reviewing proposal provisions related to contractual terms, schedule/cost in order to develop supporting data for contract negotiations. Coordinated legal review with the Main Office Legal Department.• Analyzed the prime contract general terms and conditions to highlight areas of potential risk such as hidden costs, ambiguities, omissions and conflicts.• Played a lead role in the identification and preparation of claims as they build-up. Coordinated with the Main Office Legal Department for negotiation and amicable settlement.• Insured the project adherence to the contract insurance provisions and coordinated the requirements with the Main Office Risk Management Department.• Assisted in the closing and handover of completed contracts.• Coordinated with various construction disciplines to ensure timely completion of work scopes and compliance with prime contract terms and conditions.• Reviewed and issued the Interim Payment Certificate for multiple contracts including FIDIC and Cost Plus contracts.• Drafted all correspondence addressed to the Client and to the local authorities.• Assessed, reported and coordinated with the Management to protect the company’s interests.

Guinea

Guinea Alumina Refinery ProjectClient: Guinea Alumina Corporation S.A. (GAC)Engineer: Bechtel• Reported directly to the Project Manager.• Interfaced with the Engineer counterparts for specific tasks including Engineering, Contracts and Controls.• Participated in and presented training classes on Construction best practices and the Client Code of Conduct (in French language).• Promoted and actively engaged in the widespread of the project’s “ZERO ACCIDENTS” philosophy.• Performed productivity analysis for construction operations to verify profitability.• Established productivity basis to be utilized in estimates – analysis based on actual site figures.• Headed all project estimation activities.• Established revised pricing structure for specific disciplines.• Identified schedule and cost constraints and communicated recommendations to Management.• Contacted vendors and suppliers to revise quotations and keep all records updated.• Assisted the Project Manager to prepare contractual letters for bidding purposes.• Reviewed and evaluated all tender documents submitted by different subcontractors for the Drilling & Blasting operation.• Prepared bid evaluation for cost, schedule and contractual terms. Participated in negotiations with the subcontractors.• Headed, in coordination with the Blasting Engineer, the planning, procurement, follow-up and control of all activities related to the Drilling & Blasting operation.• Assisted the Project Manager in the analysis and review of the Annual Work Plan and the evaluation of the Contract Unit Rates.• Coordinated with the Main Office to identify and mobilize the proper resources for additional out- of-scope activities.• Quantified, prepared and submitted the Interim Payment Certificate for the Earthworks operation- FIDIC contract.• Drafted all correspondence addressed to the Client and to the local authorities (in French language).

Greece

• Reported directly to the Civil Estimation Team Leader.• Reviewed all tender documents to highlight areas of potential risk such as hidden costs, ambiguities, omissions and conflicts.• Prepared the Tender Information Sheet for Management review.• Analyzed the Bill of Quantities (BOQ), reviewing quantities and their reasonableness.• Coordinated with other departments to acquire complete data for estimation purposes.• Prepared the direct cost calculations for all BOQ items and reviewed basis of estimate with the Team Leader.

Guinea

Guinea Alumina Refinery ProjectClient: Guinea Alumina Corporation S.A. (GAC)Engineer: Bechtel• Assisted the Construction Manager in assessing different variation orders and preparing the required estimates in this regard. • Assisted the Commercial Manager and the Project Director in reviewing the contract provisions (under five different contracts) for claim purposes.• Coordinated with other departments to acquire all relevant data for substantiation of claim.• Organized all substantiations and subsequent claim calculations for presentation and negotiation with the Engineer.• Actively participated in the presentation and negotiation of the claim to defend the company’s rights.• Quantified, prepared and submitted the Interim Payment Certificate for seven different contracts.• Prepared the engineering design for the quarry road works and the quarry drainage works in coordination with the Quarry Operations Manager. • Prepared the engineering design for the Pioneer Camp Extension.• Followed-up with the Civil Superintendent on the Earthworks operation.• Reviewed and verified the actual site progress vs. the original plan with the Construction Manager.• Reviewed the Client IFC drawings before release to site. Reported any related discrepancy to the Client Lead Field Engineer. Acquired required permits to commence the works.• Coordinated with the Client Lead Field Engineer to facilitate any interfaces at site between the company subcontractors and the Client adjacent subcontractors.• Monitored the subcontractor’s compliance with contractual requirements.• Provided contract administration for the Drilling & Blasting works in addition to the review, evaluation and control of the productivity and efficiency of the subcontractor.• Performed daily and weekly progress reporting for different contracts.• Stressed and continuously checked the high level of health & safety with all relevant parties on site.

Guinea

Sangaredi Alumina Refinery ProjectClient: Global Alumina Corporation S.A. (GAC)Engineer: Technip/CB&I• Reported directly to the Project Engineer.• Supported the Project Civil Superintendent in monitoring various disciplines on site.• Planned and assisted in the supervision of all concrete works.• Assisted the Project Engineer in the engineering design of the Plant workshop.• Reviewed the Client IFC drawings before implementation on site. Reported any related discrepancy to the Planning Engineer.• Coordinated with the Office Engineer to follow-up on the required permits for some works.• Followed-up and supervised the Drilling & Blasting subcontractor works to ensure quality, quantity and implementation of project procedure for health and safety.• Reviewed and evaluated the productivity and efficiency of the subcontractor with the Project Engineer.• Performed daily reporting for the Earthworks operation.

Sultanate Of Oman

Mahout to Nizwa-Thumrait Road ProjectClient: Ministry of Transport and Communications – OmanConsultant: NESPAK• Reported directly to the Site Manager.• Assisted the General Foreman with the supervision of the Earthworks activities and the Concrete Works.• Learned and understood the functions of each plant on site.• Assisted the Senior Blasting Engineer in preparation and supervision of the Blasting Works.• Reported construction progress and reviewed it with the Project Engineer.• Reviewed Plant utilization and allocation in order to maximize the efficiency and reduce the cost.• Processed all Procurement issues related to the Civil Department including contact with multiple suppliers, preparation of comparison sheets and preparing purchase orders.• Coordinated with the Management in order to solve some of the problems on Site.

Executive Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Executive Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bs, Civil Engineering - Buildings & Business Engineering

First Year License, Management

Baccalauréat, Mathématiques Elémentaires