Amjad Issa

POSITION: /
Assistant Professor
NAME OF UNIVERSITY: /
Faculty of Engineering, Civil Engineering Department, An Najah National University
NAME: /
Amjad Zuhdi Fathi Issa
DATE OF BIRTH:
NATIONALITY: / 1976
Palestinian
PROFESSION: /
Civil Engineer (Transportation and Highway Engineering)
YEARS IN THE PROFESSION: / 17
YEARS WITH THE FIRM:
EDUCATION: / PhD, Civil Engineering, University of Nantes, Nantes, France, 2016.
M.Sc., Highway and Transportation Engineering, An-Najah National University, Nablus, West Bank, 2006.
B.Sc., Civil Engineering, An-Najah National University, Nablus, West Bank, 1999.
OTHER TRAINING: / Advanced Course in Structure and Earthquake Design (An-NajahNationalUniversity), 1999.
Advanced Course in GIS, Engineers Association, 2001.
Advanced Course in Primavera, Engineers Association, 2006.
PROFESSIONAL
MEMBERSHIPS: / Engineers Association, JerusalemCenter
COUNTRIES OF
EXPERIENCE: / Palestine, France.

COMPREHENSIVE EXPERIENCE:

Aug. 2016-PresentInstructor, Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, An Najah National University, West Bank, Palestine.

2013-Aug. 2016 PhD Student,University of Nantes, Nantes, France.

2010- 2013 Head of Construction ManagementDepartment, and Project Manager/ Civil/Infrastructure Engineer,Universal Group for Engineering and Consulting, Nablus, West Bank, Palestine.

Consultancy Assignment for Developing Physical Plan for Wadi Al- Fara, Team Leader, Client: MOLG.

Developing Physical and Strategic Plans in Selected Clusters-North West Bank, Facilitator, Client: MDLF.

Consultancy Assignment for Developing Physical Plans for Middle Jenin Cluster, Facilitator, Client: MDLF.

Consultancy Services for the Preparation of Strategic Development and Investment Plan for Selected Cluster in Salfeet, Tulkarem and Qalqilia Governorates.Municipal Development and Lending Fund (MDLF).

Preparation of Detailed Design and Works Tender Dossier for the Rehabilitation of the Major Roads in Gaza Strip: Salah Al-Din Road and Al-Karama Road, Client: IMG.

Municipal Development Program (MDP) for 40 Municipalities in the Middle Area of the West Bank. Team Leader, Municipal Development and Lending Fund (MDLF).

Design and Supervision Services for the Reconstruction of Birzeit Internal Roads. Client: Birzeit Municipality.

Rehabilitation of Main Intrance in Masha, Funded by: CHF, Client: Masha Council.

Rehabilitation of Main Intrance in Sarta, Funded by: CHF, Client: Sarta Council.

Fixed Assets Valuation for Selected Clusters-North West Bank, Team Leader, Client: MDLF.

2009-2010Project Manager (PM), International Relief and Development (IRD), Ramallah, Palestine, Infrastructure Needs Program, Task Orders; 14, 14, 34and 41. Badhan-Taluza Road (Segment 2), Asira Al Shamaliya-Yasid Road (Segment 4), Beir Zeit-Al Manarah Road and Huwarah-Ein Abous Road. Client; Ministry of Public Works and Housing (MPWH), Donor; USAID, Work includes:

  • Reports to the Area Manager, Construction Manager, Document Control Manager and Chief of Party.
  • Provide technical direction, guidance and oversight on all project activities.
  • Produced all required weekly/monthly/closeout reports and project documents, not limited to status reports, variance reports, cash flow projections, payment requests, material submittals, etc.
  • Monitor project shedule and budget and ensure all works are executed according to specifications, contracts and schedules.
  • Responsible for the successful execution of all construction activities, including Quality Control, Safety, Environmental Compliance, etc.
  • Responsible for altering the area manager, construction manager, and chief of party for any potential variation order might be needed.
  • Supervise the work of the IRD team assigned for such road project (Quality Control Engineer, Project Superintendent, Safety and Environmental Compliance Officer and Project Quantity and Land Surveyor).
  • Meet with IRD and client staff as required.
  • Participating in choosing the project key staff.
  • Working on the pre-construction submittals (work method statement, traffic plan, construction time schedule, enviromental management and mitigation plan, risk management plan, etc..) .
  • Working on the construction submittals (shop drawings, asphalt mix design, base course comprehensive test, road furniture, etc.).
  • Review project drawings, quantities and design.
  • Preparing the shop drawings and quantities.
  • Helding the pre-construction meeting with the sub-contractor.
  • Coordination with the Resident Engineer (RE) handing over all relevant works and issues.
  • Submitted all documents (reports, site memos, communication logs, inspection requests, etc.) to the document control department.

2008-2009Quality Control Manager (QCM), International Relief and Development (IRD), Ramallah, Palestine, Infrastructure Needs Program, Phase IV,Rehabilitation of Arabeh Intersection-Ya'bad Road, Task Orders; 03, Client; Ministry of Public Works and Housing (MPWH), Donor; USAID, Work includes:

  • Reports to the project manager or their designee.
  • Provide technical direction, guidance and oversight on all project activities.
  • Monitor project schedule and budget, and ensure that all executed work conforms to specifications, contracts and schedules.
  • Coordinate all required third part testing of planned and executed work.
  • Produce all required weekly/monthly/closeout reports and project documents, not limited to status reports, cash flow projections, payment requests, material submittals, etc.
  • Responsible for the successful excution of all construction activities, inclusing QC, project safety program and environmental compliance program.
  • Produce as needed Quality Control (QC) guidelines, implementation practicies, etc.
  • Hold daily/weekly/monthly meetings with construction staff and management personnel as required.
  • Meet with IRD and client staff as required.
  • Carry out other duties as informed by the Chief Engineer or their designee.

2008- 2011Instructor, Part Time, Civil Engineering Department, An-Najah National University, Nablus, West Bank, Palestine.

2008-2008 Area Engineer(NWB), CHF International, Ramallah, Palestine, Work includes: Following up construction of; Howwara Public Park, Tubas Public Park, Zababdeh Public Park, Deir Al Ghosoun Public Park and Qaffin Public Park.

Area Engineer, Palestinian American Recreation and Conservation Services (PARCS), Donor: USAID. Activities performed:

  • Assisting the Program Director and the Program Coordinator in ensuring quality of engineering designs and bill of quantities.
  • Review of drwaings and bill of quantites prepared by relevant consultants.
  • Prepare bidding and tender documents for relevant projects of the highest quality.
  • Ensure efficient/effective and timely implementation of the projects.
  • Review and evaluate all the environmental and disability assessment forms required for the project at an early stage after approval from USAID.
  • Following up project implementation and project close out stage.
  • The participation in selection of resident engineers appointed by local governmental units for supervision on execution of PARCS projects.
  • Preparation of procurement plan.
  • Preparation of construction forms.
  • Following up and preparation of monthly matching contribution documents.
  • Participation in tendering process and procedures (invitation, site visit, bid opening, bid evaluation, awarding, contract signing…etc.)
  • Check the quality of works executed by the relevant contractor.
  • Check quality of materials in accordance with the contract specifications.
  • Technical support to colleagues if required.
  • Check the quantities and endorse the invoices submitted by the contractor for the executed works.
  • Follow up of the time schedule, requests, claims, check lists, shop drawings ---etc.
  • Report to all concerned CHF supervisors through issuing Daily, Weekly , and Monthly reports.

2007-2008Planning/Studies/Civil Engineer, Universal Group for Engineering and Consulting, Nablus, Palestine, Participated as Team Leader, Project Manager, Area Engineer, Project Engineer and Studies Engineer in many projects includes:

  • Team Leader and Project Manager: Local Municipal Development in the Northern West Bank- Pilot Phase, Client: MDLF, Donor: Danish Government.
  • Area Engineer: LocalGovernmentCapacityBuilding Project (LGCBP) and Second Emergency Management Services Rehabilitation Project (EMSRP II). Client: MDLF.
  • Project Engineer: Supervision and monitoring of rehabiltation of Qabalan Internal Roads, Client: MOLG, Donor: IDB.
  • Studies Engineer: Evaluation for Land Reclamation Project in Nablus-West Bank, Client: Ministry of Agriculture, Donor: Spain.
  • Project Engineer: Agricultural Initiative Project for Development of Agricultural Sector in Palesting.

2003-2007 Area Engineer, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People (PAPP), Nablus, Palestine. Activities performed:

Manage, supervise and monitor the implementation of infrastructure projects funded by various donors (USAID, Japan, Islamic Development Bank (IDB), KfW, Italy, etc.). Duties can be summarized as follows:

  • Chech the quality od work executed by relevant contractor.
  • Check the quality of materials in accordance with the contract specifications.
  • Technical support for colleagues if and as required.
  • Check the quantities and endorse the invoices submitted by the contractor for executed works.
  • Follow up of the time schedule, requests, claims, check lists, shop drawings, etc.

Report to all concerned UNDP supervisors through issuing Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Reports.

Participated in Supervision and monitoring many infrastructure projects including:

  • Construction of JeetGirlsSecondary School,
  • Fatima Gazal School (Azzoun)-Construction of Second Floor,
  • Consolidation of Historic Buildings in KurVillage,
  • Restoration and Rehabilitation of DeirIstiyaOldTown,
  • Al-Fundoq Kindergarten and HealthClinicBuilding and Asphalting Works for Access Road,
  • Berqin Intrernal Roads and MainPlaza,
  • Jinsafout Internal Roads,
  • Jinsafout Entrance Main Road,
  • HajjaCommunityVillage Council and Asphalt Works for MainPlaza,
  • KufrQaddoumCommunityVillageCouncilBuilding, and Asphalt Works for the MainPlaza,
  • Isla Storm Water Canals,
  • A square and parking in Kufr Laqef
  • Jeet Storm Water Canals.
  • Ras Attya Water Reservoir,
  • Qalqiliya Water Network,
  • An-NabiEliasCommunityVillage Council,
  • KufrLaqefCommunityVillage Council,
  • Additional Classes for KurPrimary School,
  • Kufr Tulth Service Community,
  • AzzounMunicipalBuilding,
  • JeetCommunityVillage Council,
  • HablaBeitAminStormWaterCanals,
  • Islah Kindergarten,

2003Civil Engineer, Universal Group for Engineering and Consulting, Nablus, Palestine. Work includes:

Supervision of Balata Main and Internal Roads, Client: UNDP, Donor: KfW.

Design, analysis, and preparation of Tender Documents For Improvement of Water Distribution Facilities in Northern Districts of the West Bank. UG worked as sub consultant for CDM-Morganty. Client PWA, funded by USAID.

2002-2003Site Engineer, Palestinian Hydrology Group for Water and Environ-mental Resources Development, Nablus, Palestine. Work includes: Supervision and monitoring of constructing a main force sanitation line of about 1 km, and a pilot treatment plant and supervising reconstruction of the road in Zeita town, Tulkarm District.

1999-2002Civil/Studies/Planning/Transportation Engineer, Universal Group for Engineering and Consulting, Nablus, Palestine. Participated in a number of projects including:

Design and Supervision of An-NajahNationalUniversity New CampusInternal Roads, Client: An-NajahNationalUniversity

Design of Nablus-Jenin Highway, Wilbur Smith Associates in association with Universal Group, Client: USAID. Beneficiary: Ministry of Public Works.

Preliminary Design for KhadouriTechnologyDevelopmentCenter, Wilbur Smith Associates in association with Universal Group, Client: USAID.

The Follow-up of the Implementation of the Islamic Development Bank Activities in the West Bank (including Roads Projects), Client: The Islamic Development Bank.

The Evaluation of Emergency Response Program Projects to be funded by IDB (including Roads Projects), Client: The World Bank.

The Evaluation of Emergency Response Program Projects to be funded by CIDA, Client: The World Bank.

The Evaluation of Emergency Response Program Projects to be funded by DFID (including Roads Projects), Client: The World Bank.

The Assessment of Physical Damage to the Infrastructure in the West Bank (including Roads Projects), Client: The World Bank.

Traffic System Management for Jenin, Tulkarm and Qalqilya, Wilbur Smith Associates in association with Universal Group, Client: PECDAR.

Design of the General Logistics Facility, Gaza Industrial Estate, The Louis Berger group in cooperation with Universal Group, Client: USAID.

Design of Roads in Jerusalem Districts, Client: Ministry of Public Works.

Design of Roads in the West Bank Districts, Client: PECDAR.

Design of Jenin-Haifa Highway, Client: Ministry of Public Works and Housing.

Design of Al-Nasri Road (Jenin) and the Northern Entrance of Jericho, Client: PECDAR.

Design of Road in the West Bank Districts. Client: PECDAR.

Traffic Survey and Design of Aqbet Jaber Intersection /Jericho. Client: JerichoMunicipality.

1999 Municipality Engineer, KufurThulthTown, Qalqilia District.

Work includes: Participation in the preparation of the Master Plan, review of plans and design of civil engineering projects.

EXPERIENCE RECORD:

2016-Present Instructor,Civil Engineering Department, An Najah National University, Nablus, West Bank, Palestine.

2013-2016 Head of Construction Management Department, and Project Manager/ Civil/Infrastructure Engineer, Universal Group for Engineering and Consulting, Nablus, West Bank, Palestine

2010-2013 Head of Construction Management Department, and Project Manager/ Civil/Infrastructure Engineer, Universal Group for Engineering and Consulting, Nablus, West Bank, Palestine.

2009-2010Project Manager (PM), International Relief and Development (IRD), Ramallah, Palestine.

2008-2009Quality Control Manager (QCM), International Relief and Development (IRD), Ramallah, Palestine.

2008–PresentInstructor, Part Time, Civil Engineering Department, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.

2008Area Engineer, CHF International, Ramallah, Palestine.

2007-2008Civil Engineer, Universal Group for Engineering and Consulting, Nablus, Palestine.

2003-2007Area Engineer, United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Nablus, Palestine.

2003-2003Civil Engineer, Universal Group for Engineering and Consulting, Nablus, Palestine.

2002-2003Site Engineer, Palestinian Hydrology Group for Water and Environmental Resources Development (PHG), Nablus, Palestine.

1999-2002Civil Engineer, Universal Group for Engineering and Consulting, Nablus, Palestine.

1999 Municipality Engineer, KufurThulthTown.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Have extensive experience in computer applications.

  • Civil Engineering Software: Premavera, Ms-Project, ArcGIS, SYNCRO, HCS, PASSAR II, PETRA, GEOPAK, STAAD III, Cbeam, RCD and CivilCAD.
  • Other Software: Computer Aided Design and Drafting (AutoCAD and MicroStation), ACCESS, Excel, MsWORD, Power Point, Corel Draw, and FORTRAN language.

LANGUAGES: / SPEAKING / READING / WRITING
English / Very Good / Very Good / Very Good
Arabic / Excellent / Excellent / Excellent

Publications:

  • 7th European Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring (EWSHM), July 2014, University of Nantes/IFSTTAR/INRIA, France (Attendant).
  • 9èmes Journées Fiabilité des Matériaux et des Structures (JFMS’9), April 2016, Mines Nancy/University of Lorraine, Speaker, Conference Paper «Assessment of uncertainty in the evolution of Markov chain for maintenance of pavement degradation».
  • Journal paper: Evaluation of implementation of municipal roads maintenance plans in Palestine: A pilot case study. A. Issa and S. Abu Eisheh, International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology, Submitted April 10th 2016, 27 pages.
  • Journal paper: Assessment of uncertainty propagation using first order Markov chain for maintenance of pavement degradation. A. Issa and F. Schoefs, International Journal of Pavement Engineering, Submitted June 2nd 2016, 22 pages.
  • Journal paper: Development of combined maintenance priority index for developed and developing countries. A. Issa and F. Schoefs, NSIE, Last internal review.