Amanuel Alem Fasil
Addis Ababa
Summary
Experienced construction professional with over 25 years in civil engineering and infrastructure projects across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Progressed from Foreman to Section Supervisor and Sector Chief, demonstrating leadership and technical expertise. Skilled in rebar cutting, steel fixing, pile cage fabrication, and concrete casting. Focused on upholding safety, quality, and productivity standards while achieving successful project outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Sector Chief
Webuild S.p.A
09.2025 - Current
- Project Execution & Planning
- Daily Site Supervision
- Coordinated daily site activities with engineers, foremen, subcontractors, and construction teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Ensure all reinforcement, formwork, and concrete works are carried out in accordance with engineering drawings, project requirements, and construction schedules.
- Oversee steel fixing works for columns, beams, slabs, walls, and other reinforced concrete structures.
- Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with quality standards and project specifications.
- Quality Inspections: Supervise rebar cutting, bending, and reinforcement prefabrication in accordance with approved shop drawings and project specifications.
- Ensured adherence to quality standards throughout the construction process.
- Monitored use of materials, tools, and equipment to minimise waste and enhance productivity.
- Managed allocation of resources including manpower and materials to optimise project efficiency.
- Monitored project progress to ensure alignment with timelines and milestones.
- Safety Adherence: Motivate, supervise and enforce health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards and maintain a safe working environment.
- Facilitated coordination between teams to enhance communication and project workflow.
- Liaised with Construction Manager, site engineers, and design teams to clarify project specifications and facilitate effective communication.
- Mitigate and minimise risks by discussinging with site engineers and Management on potential site risks and discuss logistics and operational challenges.
- Developed strategies for resolving defects identified during project inspections. if there is a need.
- Coordinate the preparation, assembly, and installation of precast formwork.
Supervisor – Steel Fixers Section
Webuild S.p.A. (formerly Salini Costruttori)
Guba Woreda, Benishangul-Gumuz Region
03.2012 - 08.2025
- Directed over 600 employees in steel fixing and steel yard operations, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
- Oversaw all steel reinforcement activities, ensuring adherence to planning, scheduling, quality control, and progress monitoring standards.
- Recommended personnel actions, including recruitment, performance evaluations, and promotions.
- Provided technical support and guidance to site engineers, general foremen, foremen, and construction workers.
- Enforced health and safety policies to ensure a secure work environment.: Enforced compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies and conducted routine technical inspections.
- Conducted employee training on equipment operation, work procedures, and safety practices.
- Coordinated work schedules and construction activities with inspectors, site engineers, and quality assurance team to optimise workflow and ensure compliance.
- Inspected resources to identify defects and ensure proper usage.: Inspected materials, equipment, and completed work to identify defects, minimize material wastage, and prevent misuse of equipment and resources.
- Monitored material storage, loading, inventory, and stock control procedures.
- Managed document control in accordance with engineering specifications, as-built drawings, and contract requirements.
- Recommended personnel actions, including recruitment, performance evaluations, and promotions.
- Reporting & Communication: Coordinated with the Human Resources department on recruitment, performance evaluations, promotions, and workforce planning.
- Monitored employees' attendance records and working hours.
- Prepared weekly progress reports and provided technical support to the production department.
- Monitored daily operations to ensure work adhered to established plans.: Monitored the day-to-day activities of the organization to ensure all work was carried out in accordance with weekly plans.
- Prepared weekly progress reports and provided technical support to the production department.
Foreman – Steel Fixers
Webuild S.p.A. (formerly Salini Costruttori)
11.2009 - 02.2011
- Led team in structural steel erection and installation.
- Supervised the erection and completion of structural steel works.
- Directed the installation and tying of reinforcing steel bars (rebar), footings, and girders using welding, clips, and wire ties.
- Supervised hoisting and placement of steel bars, mesh, and reinforcement, ensuring quality standards and compliance with specifications.
- Supervised steel fabrication using power tools for cutting, grinding, and assembling steel.
- Performed layout, fabrication, and welding of structural steel for bridges, vessels, and machinery.
- Directed and supervised inspectors, machine operators, fabricators, and steel fixing crews to ensure project alignment and operational efficiency.
- Safety Management: Enforced safety regulations and corrected unsafe work practices.
- Provided toolkit and weekly safety training.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and site procedures.
- Monitored production schedules and work assignments to achieve project targets.
- Resource Coordination: Monitored material storage, loading, and inventory control procedures.
- Controlled material wastage and prevented misuse of equipment and resources.
- Keep track of daily manpower and timesheet of employees in the section.
- Prepared weekly progress reports and provided technical support to production department, facilitating communication and project tracking.
- Coordinated construction schedules with inspectors, site engineers, and quality assurance personnel.
- Maintained employee attendance and working-hour records.
Foreman – Steel Fixers
Webuild S.p.A. (formerly Salini Costruttori)
Dubai
08.2007 - 11.2009
- Supervised inspectors, machine operators, fabricators, and steel fixing crews to ensure efficient project execution.
- Led team in structural steel erection and installation.
- Supervised the installation and placement of reinforcing steel bars and mesh.
- Directed the joining of reinforcing steel bars, footings, and girders using welding, clips, and wire ties.
- Monitored compliance with company safety procedures and standards, fostering a safe work environment.
- Conducted follow-up on team safety compliance and procedures to ensure adherence to standards.
- Performed quality control by reviewing construction blueprints and engineering drawings. Read and interpreted construction blueprints and engineering drawings.
- Supervised steel fabrication using power tools.
- Coordinated material storage, loading, and inventory procedures to optimise resource availability on site.
- Reporting & Liaison: Coordinated construction activities with inspectors, engineers, and quality assurance personnel.
- Provided assistance during concrete prefabrication activities to support project workflow.
General Foreman – Structural Steel Installation
East African Real Estate Plc
Addis Ababa
06.2004 - 07.2007
- Supervised layout, installation, and welding of structural steel to ensure adherence to project specifications.
- Inspected and monitored steel fabrication and installation activities, ensuring quality compliance and timely completion.
- Quality Control: Ensured compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and contract requirements.
- Safety Management: Ensured compliance with company policies and safety regulations.
- Team Supervision: Coordinated construction schedules with inspectors, engineers, and quality assurance teams.
- Resource Coordination: Managed material storage, loading, and stock control procedures.
- Prepared material requisitions and coordinated equipment maintenance requirements.
- Calculated labor, equipment, and production requirements.
- Estimated manpower, materials, tools, and equipment required for additional work.
- Reporting & Liaison: Prepare daily and weekly reports.
- Coordinated with human resources to streamline employee processes and support workforce management.
- Supported concrete prefabrication processes by preparing materials and tools.
Foreman – Steel Fixers (Powerhouse and Underground Tunnel)
Ed. Züblin Ethiopia
Jimma
02.2001 - 03.2004
- Planned, organized, and supervised steel fabrication and installation activities to meet project schedules.
- Directed team of inspectors, machine operators, and fabrication personnel to ensure project goals were met.
- Supervised steel layout and fabrication using power tools.
- Quality Control: Read and interpreted engineering drawings and construction blueprints.
- Inspected materials, equipment, and completed work to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Safety Management: Ensured compliance with company procedures and safety standards.
- Monitored team adherence to safety compliance and procedures.
- Controlled material wastage and improved resource utilization.
- Coordinated material storage, loading, and inventory procedures to optimise resource availability.
- Reporting & Liaison: Resolved technical issues encountered during construction.
- Supported concrete prefabrication activities on-site.
- Ensured all site activities were carried out according to daily work plans.
Education
Diploma - Building Technology
Addis Ababa Technical College
Addis Ababa, EthiopiaSkills
- Steel installation
- Construction scheduling
- Quality assurance
- HSE compliance
- Blueprint reading
- Document control
- Inventory management
- Workforce leadership
- Leadership skills
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD
- Driving licence
Languages
English
Amharic
Custom
- Accident Prevention Training
- Working at Height Training for Industrial Construction Activities
- Rescue at Height and Confined Spaces Training
- Industrial Rescue Team Training
Timeline
Sector Chief
Webuild S.p.A
09.2025 - Current
Supervisor – Steel Fixers Section
Webuild S.p.A. (formerly Salini Costruttori)
03.2012 - 08.2025
Foreman – Steel Fixers
Webuild S.p.A. (formerly Salini Costruttori)
11.2009 - 02.2011
Foreman – Steel Fixers
Webuild S.p.A. (formerly Salini Costruttori)
08.2007 - 11.2009
General Foreman – Structural Steel Installation
East African Real Estate Plc
06.2004 - 07.2007
Foreman – Steel Fixers (Powerhouse and Underground Tunnel)
Ed. Züblin Ethiopia
02.2001 - 03.2004
Diploma - Building Technology
Addis Ababa Technical College