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.

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.

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.
• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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