- Managed and oversaw grant contracts with community-based partners in Northeastern Syria, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and contractual obligations. - Led the design and implementation of M&E frameworks and integrated CLA approaches, enhancing ARDI’s project logic models and PMPs to align with strategic objectives. - Conducted cost and price analyses, leading negotiations to secure fair terms and maintain financial integrity. - Directed strategic planning and partner… Show more - Managed and oversaw grant contracts with community-based partners in Northeastern Syria, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and contractual obligations. - Led the design and implementation of M&E frameworks and integrated CLA approaches, enhancing ARDI’s project logic models and PMPs to align with strategic objectives. - Conducted cost and price analyses, leading negotiations to secure fair terms and maintain financial integrity. - Directed strategic planning and partner coordination with ARDI, implementing partners, and donors, including the U.S. Department of State, European governments, and INGOs, to achieve project goals and strengthen stakeholder engagement. - Facilitated the design and implementation of construction projects, including 15 schools and WASH facilities, incorporating accessibility features for students with disabilities. Supported localization efforts by training local partners, ensuring long-term sustainability and community ownership. - Analyzed data from assessments to identify trends and produce actionable insights for project improvement. Integrated environmental sustainability, climate resilience, gender equity, and social inclusion into project designs, aligning with donor policies. - Developed comprehensive donor reports and technical deliverables, including qualitative and quantitative summaries, and prepared presentations to highlight project impacts. Show less

- Managed and oversaw grant contracts with community-based partners in Northeastern Syria, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and contractual obligations. - Led the design and implementation of M&E frameworks and integrated CLA approaches, enhancing ARDI’s project logic models and PMPs to align with strategic objectives. - Conducted cost and price analyses, leading negotiations to secure fair terms and maintain financial integrity. - Directed strategic planning and partner… Show more - Managed and oversaw grant contracts with community-based partners in Northeastern Syria, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and contractual obligations. - Led the design and implementation of M&E frameworks and integrated CLA approaches, enhancing ARDI’s project logic models and PMPs to align with strategic objectives. - Conducted cost and price analyses, leading negotiations to secure fair terms and maintain financial integrity. - Directed strategic planning and partner coordination with ARDI, implementing partners, and donors, including the U.S. Department of State, European governments, and INGOs, to achieve project goals and strengthen stakeholder engagement. - Facilitated the design and implementation of construction projects, including 15 schools and WASH facilities, incorporating accessibility features for students with disabilities. Supported localization efforts by training local partners, ensuring long-term sustainability and community ownership. - Analyzed data from assessments to identify trends and produce actionable insights for project improvement. Integrated environmental sustainability, climate resilience, gender equity, and social inclusion into project designs, aligning with donor policies. - Developed comprehensive donor reports and technical deliverables, including qualitative and quantitative summaries, and prepared presentations to highlight project impacts. Show less

- Supported the identification, development, and submission of technical proposals for construction and engineering projects, ensuring alignment with donor requirements. - Led technical design and execution of grant application components, including water resources, urban planning, agriculture, and infrastructure improvement, securing multi-million dollar contracts for projects in conflict-affected Northeast Syria. - Reviewed budgets and cost estimates to ensure material and equipment… Show more - Supported the identification, development, and submission of technical proposals for construction and engineering projects, ensuring alignment with donor requirements. - Led technical design and execution of grant application components, including water resources, urban planning, agriculture, and infrastructure improvement, securing multi-million dollar contracts for projects in conflict-affected Northeast Syria. - Reviewed budgets and cost estimates to ensure material and equipment costs were reasonable, justified, and compliant with ARDI’s cost principles and procurement regulations. - Assessed project designs, drawings, and BOQs to verify adherence to technical, environmental, and engineering standards. - Developed and finalized project budgets reflecting accurate market prices and ensuring fiscal responsibility. - Led recruitment, training, and supervision of engineering and technical teams (15+ staff) in Syria and Turkey, ensuring compliance with donor guidelines and local regulations. - Authored comprehensive project deliverables, including reports, assessments, and compliance briefs, meeting rigorous donor standards. Provided compliance oversight to ensure adherence to local and international regulations, maintaining integrity and transparency in project execution. - Designed and implemented a fair call for proposals, successfully selecting sub-award partners based on merit and ARDI’s procurement standards. Show less

- Oversaw the procurement process for 5 construction and engineering projects, including sourcing, bidding, and contract management via remote management in concurrence with the program teams based in Kuwait and Turkey.- Prepared purchase orders and purchase requisitions for ordering materials, goods and supplies, and sent to suppliers.- Oversaw troubleshooting of vendor/order challenges and implemented corrective action in instances of irregularities.- Ensured products are… Show more - Oversaw the procurement process for 5 construction and engineering projects, including sourcing, bidding, and contract management via remote management in concurrence with the program teams based in Kuwait and Turkey.- Prepared purchase orders and purchase requisitions for ordering materials, goods and supplies, and sent to suppliers.- Oversaw troubleshooting of vendor/order challenges and implemented corrective action in instances of irregularities.- Ensured products are delivered in accordance with purchase order terms and conditions.- Successfully built supply chain relationships with material suppliers and subcontractors on behalf of the company. Show less

- Analyzed and reported on all phases of construction and engineering for compliance with applicable National building codes, State and local codes and ordinances, and technical specifications at over 300 project sites in Maryland.- Inspected all phases of grading, site development, sediment erosion control, stormwater management facilities, road/bridge construction to ensure compliance with specifications, standards, and supported the approval of site plans.- Prepared and presented… Show more - Analyzed and reported on all phases of construction and engineering for compliance with applicable National building codes, State and local codes and ordinances, and technical specifications at over 300 project sites in Maryland.- Inspected all phases of grading, site development, sediment erosion control, stormwater management facilities, road/bridge construction to ensure compliance with specifications, standards, and supported the approval of site plans.- Prepared and presented enforcement documents (correction orders, notices of violations, civil citations), and provided technical guidance to ensure the required corrective action was taken.- Coordinated directly with permittees, engineers, contractors, and construction managers to assure the testing of materials for permits was conducted and completed in an acceptable manner at each phase of construction.- Completed daily, weekly and monthly reports and presentations on all construction activities on behalf of the department, Courts, and Board of Appeals.- Participated in meetings with citizens, owners, and management on code-related issues and to support public education. Show less

- Supported scheduling and logistical coordination for municipal, commercial, and residential construction projects.- Supported the development of contract agreements, reviewed project outline drawings, and construction proposals.- Supported the development of RFIs, budget tracking and amendments, supplier invoices, and project scheduling.- Developed foresight reports, risk assessments, site evaluations, and supported stakeholder coordination.

- Supported the scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring of municipal wastewater facility construction-related projects on behalf of the County Government and in collaboration with Project Managers and the engineering team.- Contributed to quality control monitoring of the project budget, schedule, technical plans, and code compliance.- Developed reporting on project status, RFIs, and change orders according to project specifics, budget, and standards. - Conducted technical research… Show more - Supported the scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring of municipal wastewater facility construction-related projects on behalf of the County Government and in collaboration with Project Managers and the engineering team.- Contributed to quality control monitoring of the project budget, schedule, technical plans, and code compliance.- Developed reporting on project status, RFIs, and change orders according to project specifics, budget, and standards. - Conducted technical research on wastewater management and engineering risk assessment relevant to the project. Show less

- Improved the mobility, functionality, and safety of the City of Portland’s light-rail tram system by 25% through careful examination, testing, analysis, and improvement recommendations accepted by the City. - Assessed transportation delay issues, street design, and crash-data impacting the Portland Streetcar system to develop urban planning improvements to increase mobility / safety for streetcar, bikers, and pedestrians in Portland.- Conducted detailed data collection, crash… Show more - Improved the mobility, functionality, and safety of the City of Portland’s light-rail tram system by 25% through careful examination, testing, analysis, and improvement recommendations accepted by the City. - Assessed transportation delay issues, street design, and crash-data impacting the Portland Streetcar system to develop urban planning improvements to increase mobility / safety for streetcar, bikers, and pedestrians in Portland.- Conducted detailed data collection, crash diagrams, risk assessments, traffic control plans, and safety assessments.- Collected and analyzed mobility and safety data to inform a final technical report and strategic recommendations presented to the Portland Bureau of Transportation, resulting in systematic changes made to the Streetcar system. Show less

- Collaboratively designed engineering plans for 2 storm water drainage and purification systems that achieved an 10% increase in water quality improvement within the Portland wastewater system.- Conducted data collection and analysis on water quality, levels of debris and water clarity, tested filtration options. - Ensured compliance with federal codes related to storm water drainage, floodplains, utility permitting, health/safety standards, and industrial waste management. -… Show more - Collaboratively designed engineering plans for 2 storm water drainage and purification systems that achieved an 10% increase in water quality improvement within the Portland wastewater system.- Conducted data collection and analysis on water quality, levels of debris and water clarity, tested filtration options. - Ensured compliance with federal codes related to storm water drainage, floodplains, utility permitting, health/safety standards, and industrial waste management. - Worked collaboratively with environmental engineers to draft engineering technical and managerial plans for improvements to the municipal water treatment plant, including rapid sand filtration and water clarifying methods. Show less