AutoCAD Civil 3D
Solomon Sintayehu Tefera
Project Manager
Addis Ababa,AA
Summary
Experienced Infrastructure Project Manager and Civil Engineer with over 11 years of successfully delivering challenging construction projects in Ethiopia, especially those involving highway roads, bridges, irrigation canals and buildings. Demonstrated capacity to manage every stage of a project, including technical support, planning, implementation and program design. Competent in managing FIDIC contracts and using engineering software (Civil-3D, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6) to guarantee project success. Renowned for completing high-value infrastructure projects on schedule and within budget through technical expertise, team leadership and stakeholder management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Project Manager
Cross Land Construction
Adele
06.2021 - Current
- Managed 16 km DS6 standard road project, delivering four bridge structures on time and within budget.
- Oversaw comprehensive irrigation canal project from design through implementation stages.
- Provided technical leadership throughout project design, development, and planning phases.
- Supported institutional partners and government stakeholders in capacity-building initiatives.
- Implemented approved plans while ensuring stakeholder compliance and satisfaction.
- Identified priority tasks to enhance understanding of construction planning and execution processes.
- Developed strategies for cross-departmental integration to foster collaboration.
- Supervised Project Engineers, ensuring effective participation in construction activities.
Senior Office Engineer
Crossland Construction
Yabelo
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Designed project activities and planning in collaboration with project team.
- Supervised four Project Officers to ensure timely preparation of drawings and reports.
- Facilitated regular training for Project Officers on stakeholder communication and management.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to finalize designs, Bill of Quantity preparations, and budget allocations.
- Prepared comprehensive project schedule with clear milestones for construction engineering crew.
- Reviewed timelines regularly to maintain project progress and adherence to schedules.
Technical Office Manager
JB Construction
Durgi
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Directed all phases of construction from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Led planning and design of project activities, aligning resources with project goals.
- Coordinated laborers, subcontractors, and engineers for efficient onsite operations.
- Scheduled deliverables while estimating costs to maintain budgetary constraints.
- Monitored daily work progress, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Managed risk analysis and mitigation strategies throughout project lifecycle.
- Oversaw monthly interim payment submissions and approvals to ensure cash flow stability.
- Supervised preparation of annual budgets to align financial resources with project needs.
Office Engineer
FE Construction Plc
Dilla
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Prepared and reviewed annual, quarterly, and monthly work programs to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Monitored compliance with codes, practices, QA/QC policies, and performance standards.
- Reviewed and provided feedback on weekly project action plans for continual improvement.
- Generated daily project progress reports to track milestones and deliverables.
- Collaborated with Project Manager and Engineering Office to maintain effective communication.
- Forwarded contractual claims to contract administration department for timely resolution.
- Assessed material and cost risks to minimize project financial exposure.
- Reviewed monthly interim payment statements and progress reports for accuracy.
Quantity Surveyor
Mesfin Solomon Road Contractor
Kombolcha
12.2014 - 08.2015
- Conducted in-depth project reviews for accurate schedule and cost estimations.
- Determined necessary resources, including manpower, equipment, and materials.
- Coordinated and directed construction workers and subcontractors to enhance productivity.
- Supervised laborers, superintendents, and engineers to ensure compliance with standards.
- Monitored daily work progress to evaluate performance against goals.
- Facilitated monthly interim payment approvals through effective coordination.
- Prepared comprehensive job status reports for stakeholder updates.
- Managed risks while upholding quality construction standards.
Assistant Contract Engineer
Shakiso
Shakiso
08.2013 - 12.2014
- Ensured compliance with codes, practices, and QA/QC policies to meet performance standards.
- Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly project progress reports for stakeholder review.
- Reviewed and forwarded daily project resource utilization and performance evaluations.
- Communicated effectively with project manager, engineering office, and project participants.
- Forwarded potential contractual claims to contract administration department for processing.
- Reviewed monthly interim payment statements against progress reports for accuracy.
- Monitored delivery of construction material purchase requests to ensure timely procurement.
- Assessed design submittals and engineering deliverables for adherence to specifications.
Education
BSc - Civil Engineering
Jimma University, Institute of Technology
06.2013
Skills
- Project Lifecycle planning
- Budgeting
- Execution
- Monitoring
- Risk mitigations
- Contract administration
- FIDIC
- Infrastructure design
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control standards
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Primavera P6
- Eagle Point
- MS-Project
- MS-Excel
- Stakeholder communications
- Coordination
- Report writing
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Multitasking
- Creative thinking
- Adaptability
Websites
Certification
- Certificate of Recognition for being selected to participate in the BEST THESIS AWARD competition, HIGHWAY DESIGN PROJECT: Yabelo-Metagefersa-Shakiso, Jimma University, 06/17/13
- Certificate, Campus Life Drama competition organized by Health Communication Partnership, USAID, 05/02/10
Accomplishments
- Led construction of a 16 km DS6 standard road project on time and within budget.
- Managed a team of Office Engineers, Construction Engineers, Superintendents, and officers.
- Coordinated a smooth communication within stakeholders mainly Engineers, Architects, Contractors, Clients and Local Authorities on multiple infrastructure projects.
- Implemented contract obligations, managed, coordinated, evaluated, and forwarded ideas.
- Made critical decisions and supported the project team technically.
- Provided guidance and supervision in program design, budgeting, planning, activity implementation, and reporting.
- Fostered partnerships and collaboration with government entities and stakeholders.
- Contributed to the development and tracking of key performance indicators.
References
- Mr. Yaregal Yifredew, Cross Land Construction, Managing Director and Owner of the company, +251-911-20-04-55, crosslandasp@gmail.com
- Mr. Habtamu Demeke, Cross Land Construction, General Manager, +251-911-47-10-60, habtamudemeke@yahoo.com
- Mr. Dereje Zeleke, Crossland Construction, Project Manager and Operations Manager, +251-935-55-69-95, derejeyez@gmail.com
Volunteer Experience
Member and secretariat, JUSU Charity Club - Jimma University Students Union Charity Club, 2009-2013, Focused on helping incomeless university students, orphaned children and helpless elderly people in the community.
Personal Information
- Citizenship: Ethiopian
- Date of Birth: 04/30/90
- Marital Status: Married
- Place of Birth: Debark
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Amharic, Native
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Software
Premavera P6
MS Project
Eagle Point
Languages
Amharic
Native language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Interests
Charity Work
Timeline
Construction Project Manager
Cross Land Construction
06.2021 - Current
Senior Office Engineer
Crossland Construction
06.2019 - 06.2021
Technical Office Manager
JB Construction
09.2017 - 06.2019
Office Engineer
FE Construction Plc
08.2015 - 09.2017
Quantity Surveyor
Mesfin Solomon Road Contractor
12.2014 - 08.2015
Assistant Contract Engineer
Shakiso
08.2013 - 12.2014
BSc - Civil Engineering
Jimma University, Institute of Technology
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