SAMIR BASSILIOS, P.

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1005 Kings Court * Herndon, Virginia 20170
sb87d5cc@westpost.net * 703.796.0518
PROJECT ENGINEER
20-year track record of success managing complex, large-scale construction proje
cts
Versatile, analytical and results-focused project engineering with diversified e
xperience in construction management. Adept at meeting demanding time and budget
targets for enterprise and government customers, facilitating project success i
n both field engineering and office leadership roles. Organized and detail-orien
ted administrator skilled at keeping costs low by streamlining procurement opera
tions and boosting team productivity. Strong communication and relationship-buil
ding talents backed by bilingual language skills (French / English).
Highlights of expertise:
* Project Estimation & Bidding
* Work Crew Supervision
* Materials Procurement
* Vendor Negotiations & Relationships * International Construction Projects
* Foundations / Insulation / Plumbing
* Material Control Management
* Document Control
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CONTRACK INTERNATIONAL 1999 - Present
Civil / Arch Procurement Manager - McLean, Virginia (2006 - Present)
Procurement Engineer - Arlington, Virginia (1999 - 2006)
Advanced from junior engineering roles to manage civil and architectural materia
l procurement for multimillion-dollar construction projects under supervision of
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Streamline communications between vendors
, shipping department and site teams to ensure on-time acquisition and delivery
of materials.
Key Achievements:
* Identified and initiated contact with numerous vendors, and led negotiations t
o obtain materials at competitive costs; captured significant savings that helpe
d ensure projects remained on budget.
* Supervised junior engineer, and skillfully evaluated high-dollar project bids
and quotes for accuracy; reviewed submittal data sheets and drawings, identified
potential conflicts with specifications and contract drawings, and coordinated
any necessary changes with site teams and client.
Material Control Engineer - Alexandria, Egypt (1997 - 1998)
Supervised warehouse operations to ensure proper receipt, quality control (QC),
storage and distribution of critical construction materials for USACE projects.
Carefully evaluated materials in collaboration with QC department, performing de
tailed inspections to ensure materials met exacting customer specifications and
standards. Managed turn-in of spare parts and equipment to project contracting o
fficer.
Key Achievements:
* Played key role in meeting material needs for $15M pier construction project a
t Abuqir Navy Base in Alexandria, Egypt.
* Prepared broad range of tracking logs and materials reports, and quickly commu
nicated issues involving missing or incorrect materials to U.S. headquarters.
III-DILLINGHAM / ABB SUSA, Alexandria, Egypt 1993 - 1997
Office Engineer
Headlined document preparation in support of high-dollar construction projects f
or USACE; assembled results of tests conducted on-site, reviewed data sheets and
samples, and prepared submittals, Requests for Information (RFI), handover docu
ments and other key articles. Negotiated with vendors for material purchases, an
d delivered as-built drawings for site installations and changes.
Key Achievements:
* Met documentation targets for $250M USACE construction upgrade project for mai
n operating airbase at Gianaklis, Egypt.
* Issued, tracked, and organizing more than 3,000 submittals.
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Previous experience supervising plumbing, concrete foundation and insulation pro
jects for 67-unit housing development as Field Engineer with Speco in Alexandria
, Egypt
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (HIGHWAY AND AIRPORT ENGINEERING) - 1988
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING - 1985
ALEXANDRIA UNIVERSITY, Alexandria, Egypt
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (P.E.) - 2004
VIRGINIA BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, Richmond, Virginia
Professional Associations
* American Society Of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
* Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers