Omar SRAJ

▪ +96170869311 ▪ omar.sraj@hotmail.com
▪ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-sraj-906951112/

Biography
A civil & environmental engineer with an MSc. In geotechnical engineering from England, with 4 years of experience
of infrastructural work, especially of geotechnical field, and knowledge in the management of urban infrastructure as
well as strong communication, teamwork, research and analytical skills and working towards chartership with ICE.

Software skills
Autocad, Roclab, gINT, Slide 6.0, Settle3, Plaxis, Geosolve Wallap, Allpile, Abaqus, Matlab, Python, CRM.

Work Experience
Advanced Construction Technology Services (ACTS) – Beirut
Geotechnical Consultant, March 2020 – Present
Duties:
• Analyze data and soil samples through field and laboratory analysis to determine type, classification,
characteristics and stability of soil.
• Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff in the geotechnical Division.
• Prepare Geotechnical Quotations, Project Schedule and ensure that schedule is timely met using
Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
• Prepare borehole/fences/trial-pit logs and analyze in-situ/lab tests using gINT.
• Compute bearing weights and prepare maps, charts, and reports of test results using Microsoft Office,
and Calculate Geo-mechanical parameters using Technical References, Roclab and implement them on
Plaxis, Settle3 and other Technical Software.
• Make recommendation regarding foundation design, slope angles, grading, or building heights or any
other Geotechnical related matter, and determine if faults or fractures in soils would be detrimental.
• Calculate slope stability cut and fill projects using Slide 6.0.
• Provide safety conscience, maintain and operate drill rig equipment such as rotary drill and auger drill.
• Provide a desk study and site investigation using BS5930.
• Meet with inspectors, engineers, contractors to determine corrective action required when there are
discrepancies between work done and the approved plans, specifications and standards.

Engineering Research Assistant – Present

Duties:
• Perform literature reviews with conducting research and summarize findings.
• Run Discrete Analysis through DEM Software Abaqus.

Scoria LTD – Beirut

Geotechnical Laboratory Engineer, October 2018 – October 2019
Duties:
• Conduct site visit and sampling, testing on site and reading of geological and topographical maps.
• Test and Analyze samples to determine their content and characteristic using laboratory tools or testing
equipment as per BS/ASTM Standards.

Sraj for Trading & Contracting – Beirut

Civil Site Engineer (Infrastructural Works), September 2015 – September 2017
Duties:
• Pavement work as asphalt-compacting-prime coat.
• Construction of sanitary manholes according to standard specifications.
• Cut & fill works for connecting residential sewer and rainwater pipes to the major lines of the council.
• Shop drawings of sanitary manholes using AutoCAD with bar bending schedule and bill of quantities.
Academic Qualification
University of Portsmouth (United Kingdom, Portsmouth) September 2017- September 2018
MSc. Geotechnical Engineering Grade: MSc with Merit

Degree focused on studying geotechnical design taking into consideration the environmental impacts and included
subjects such as environmental management for geotechnical engineers; finite element analysis; geotechnical
engineering design; strategic & general management.
This course combined theoretical study and project work, developing transferable skills in:
• Working independently, setting own deadlines and managing workloads effectively for example, project
on designing the foundation of high rise building under specific requirements using Geosolve Wallap for
designing retaining wall, and Csi Safe for designing piled raft.
• Working in teams on how to manage an engineering company with a job progression study, procurement
study, overhead study and financial study using Enginuity, and analyzed the challenges and opportunities
facing the company using Pestel, Swot, and Porter 5 Forces.
• Conducting research using different tools, sources such as news archive material, publications, and
government records with making a professional report.
• Assess the environmental impacts for a contaminated soil using geotechnical instruments.

Dissertation: “Assessment of Chalk for The Use in Roads Construction.”

Working on thesis allowed me to:
• Remaining updated on recent publications and studies regarding relevant topics to decrease knowledge gap.
• Use of engineering laboratory machines for the assessment of construction material.
• Material Testing according to the British standard BS1377.
• Produce professional and educational reports following the APA Harvard format.

Beirut Arab University 2011-2016

Bachelor in Civil & Environmental Engineering Grade: Good

Degree focused on studying all the sub disciplines of civil & environmental engineering.

Internship
• Batinah Expressway P6, Consolidated Contractors Company, (Sultanate of Oman) June – August 2015.
• Sequoia Office Building, Hourieh Enterprise, (Beirut, Lebanon) June – September 2014.

Other Work Experience

Bankers Assurance - Beirut
Insurance Sales Representative, January 2020 – September 2020
Duties:
• Research and source potential clients and build long-term relationships with them.
• Persuade prospective clients to engage in a phone conversation and meeting to discuss the products.
• Advise clients on the insurance policies that best suit their needs and customize insurance programs.
• Deliver approved policies to new clients and explain benefits and risks of the policy.
• Re-assess the policy needs of existing clients after life-changing events.

Other Qualifications and Interests

• Knowledge in ACI code and British Standard code, flexible approach to work, negotiation and
communication skills, Presentation skills, adaptability skills, willingness to accept responsibility.
• Certificate “Management of Urban Infrastructure” from EPFL “Ecole Polytechnique Federale Lausanne”.

Languages
Arabic: Native English: Fluent French: Fluent

Professional Membership
• Member in the ICE (ongoing process), OEA, BGA, ISSMGE and ISRMRE.