Kidist Aweke

Detail-oriented civil engineer with over five years of experience in the construction industry. I hold a BS degree in Civil Engineering with proven skills in project management and coordination, cost estimation, cash flow preparation, scheduling, reporting, and blueprint reading. Adept at coordinating with stakeholders to ensure compliance and delivering projects on time and within budget.

Senior Civil Engineer
Mirab Construction PLC, Addis Ababa
Mar 2020 – Mar 2023

Project Coordination

• Consistently delivered projects ahead of schedule by coordinating with key stakeholders and resolving potential delays in advance.

• Implemented weekly project status tracking using MS Project, improving timeline adherence by 20%

Construction Financing, cost Estimation and Budgeting

• Set up cost monitoring systems, reducing project costs by 15% through effective cash flow forecasting.

• Prepared cost estimates for general expenses and overhead which led to save project budget of 10%.

• Decreased overall project expenses by optimizing labor development and equipment usage.

3D Drawing and Design

• Operated AutoCAD, improving design efficiency and reducing material waste by 15%.

Civil Engineer
Samket Engineering and Construction PLC, Addis Ababa
Aug 2019 – Mar 2020

• Planned and scheduled activities, enhancing project efficiency and on-time delivery of milestones.

• Provided timely updates on delays, saving the company 15% in potential penalties.

• Submitted reports to clients, fostering transparency and trust.

• Supervised construction activities, achieving a zero-accident record during project duration.

Contract Administrator
Grampion Building Group Limited, Addis Ababa
Sept 2017 – Aug 2019

• Ensured compliance with tender specifications, securing contracts .

• Reduced submission time by 30% through streamlined documentation processes.

• Enhanced communication, contributing to a 25% increase in awarded tenders.

Certificate
Engineering/Architecture Skill Enhancement Bridging Program, 2024

Bachelor of Civil and Urban Engineering
Haramaya University, Haramaya, Ethiopia, 2013
WES Accredited – 4 Year Degree

Construction Project Management Certificate
Ethiopian Construction Project Management Institute, Addis Ababa, 2016