Curriculum Vitae Ashebir Tajebe

CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: Ashebir Tajebe Bedada

Nationality: Ethiopian
Date of Birth: June 10, 1983
Marital Status: Married
Proposed Position: Resident Engineer/Project Manager
Address for Contact: Mobile: 09 12 - 44 36 32
09 11 - 71 39 54
E-mail: ashe.taje30@gmail.com

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

More than 16 (Sixteen) years of experience as:

 Deputy Resident Engineer (DRE) at Soddo Junction (Dimtu) – Blate Military Training Center Road Project (Main Road,
Airfield, Compound Roads and Parade Square), Ethiopian Roads Administration (ERA), Gondwana Engineering PLC in sub-
consultancy with YLS Engineering PLC.
 Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE) at Yabello Town Bypass AC Road Construction Project, Ethiopian Roads
Administration (ERA), BEST Consulting Engineers PLC.
 Office Engineer at Modjo – Edjere - Arerti (Lot-I) and Arerti - Gobenssa (Lot-II) Asphalt Road Upgrading Projects,
Ethiopian Roads Authority, YENCOMAD Construction PLC.
 Project Manager at Bulbula Integrated Agro-Industry: Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction Project (OIPDC), TNT
Construction & Trading.
 Project Manager and Counterpart Engineer at different RR-50 Gravel Roads & Girder Bridge Construction Projects,
South Roads Authority.
 Project Manager at different Gravel Roads & Girder bridge construction projects, South Roads Authority, ASSOCIATED
Construction.

EDUCATION

 B.Sc. Degree in Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Bahir Dar University, 2006.
 M.Sc. Degree in Civil Engineering Specialized in Geotechnical Engineering, Institute of Technology, Hawassa University,
2018.

COMPUTER APPLICATION SKILLS

 Microsoft Office Packages (Excel, PPT & Word)

 AutoCAD Design Software
 ArchiCAD12 Graphic Design Software
 Eagle Point Road Design Software

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 Microsoft Office Project Planning Software

 GeoSudio Geotechnical Analysis Software

TECHNICAL TRAININGS

 Certificate in project planning, contract formulation and Road design offered by SABA Engineering PLC and Ethiopian
Roads Authority from September 13th to September 30th of 2006 at Chancho Training Center.
 Certificate in Eagle Point Application in Road design, Design Contract Administration and Environmental Impact
Assessment offered by SABA Engineering PLC and Ethiopian Roads Authority from July 16th to August 3rd of 2007 at
Chancho Training Center.
 Certificate in Soil Laboratory Tests for Engineering Properties (Direct Shear, Unconfined Compressive Strength and
Consolidation) offered by TCDSCo from June 30, 2015 up to July 10, 2015.
 Certificate in on-job trainings in the fields of Soil tests and Geotechnical Foundation tests offered by TCDSCo from July 11,
2016 up to July 25, 2016.

WORK EXPERIENCE

November 11, 2022 – To date: Deputy Resident Engineer at Gondwana Engineering PLC in sub-consultancy with YLS
Engineering PLC, Soddo Junction (Dimtu) – Blate Military Training Center Road Project, SNNP Region, Wolaita Zone.

 Assists the RE for the tasks assigned to him and be delegated for RE during his absence from the project site,
 Acting within the delegated authority given by the Resident Engineer,
 Management of the site staff in his control,
 Liaison with service providers to ensure that the construction works does not affect supplies.
 Provision of assistance to ERA during construction to ensure the assessment of compensation for property owners is dealt
with correctly.
 Maintenance up-to-date records of labor and plant used by the contractor.
 Maintain records, working, drawings, as –built drawing, test data, details of variations etc. assisted with the other respective
staffs.
 Ensuring that contractor uses safe working practice.
 Reviewing the design of the scheme and communicate through the RE to ERA on the need to issue instruction to amend the
design and Build Contractor.
 Taking of regular digital Photographs.
 Arranging traffic counts.
 Will direct all activities of staff engaged on the checking, inspection and testing of all construction materials and laboratory
technicians, He will also co-operate with the inspection as necessary for the use surveyors to locate borrow pits and quarries.
 In respect of the laboratories he will oversee the conduction of sample preparation and testing. His formal responsibility will
be the evolution of the test results and on the basis thereof approve the application of material or the rejection of the same.

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November 01, 2021 – November 29, 2022: Assistant Resident Engineer at BEST Consulting Engineers PLC, Yabello
Town Bypass Asphalt Concrete Road Construction Project, Oromia Region, Borena Zone.

Duties & Responsibilities:

 In the absence of the Resident Engineer, the Assistant will assume his duties, responsible for performing all the
administrative and operational functions necessary for the day to day operation of the project.
 Responsible for administration of construction contract works, and assist the RE with prompt exchange of correspondence,
submittals, and RFI's to the Contractor.
 Orient, assign, and supervise the construction supervision staff on a daily basis so that all Contractor activities are adequately
covered.
 Supervise and remain vigilant regarding all aspects of the construction activities. Respond with appropriate and necessary
levels of construction supervision to provide quality assurance in accordance with contract documents.
 Coordinate the interface of the construction work with other Sub-contractors on the site. Orient inspectors to verify that the
Contractor is following its approved site Health & Safety plan.
 Review the Contractor's progress at all times, monitor the material incorporated in the work, the materials stored at the site,
and the Contractor's manpower and equipment status.
 Attend weekly, monthly, and other progress meetings held at the site and preparing minutes of meeting as required.
 Identify progress constraints and recommend corrective measures.
 Review inspector's daily reports and preparation of Engineer's daily diary, and general oversight of inspector's daily activities
including works assignments, on-site performance, and guidance on the supervision of the Contractor's operations.
 Coordination with Contractor's supervisory personnel regarding schedule, sequence, and method of work.
 Continuous inspections and consultation including the preparation of written and oral reports to the RE on contractual and
procedural matters.
 Preparing monthly progress and status reports to the Employer, ERA.
 Reviewing the monthly measurement sheet and interim payment certificate of the Contractor.

February 2012 – October 2021: Project Manager at Associated Construction.

 Gedeba - Ayimele - Tuka Gravel Road Construction Project.
 Halaba - Choroko – Hamata - Habibo Forena Gravel Road Construction Project.
 Azabada River Girder Bridge Construction Project (24m Double Clear Span).
 Abokicho - Arsho Gravel Road Construction Project.
 Halaba Kulito - Wanja - Asore Gravel Road Construction Project.

Duties & Responsibilities

 Coordinate between consultants, external agencies, property owners and other utility services for the assigned projects.
 Plans, direct and coordinate construction activities of the project.
 Prepare annual programs for construction operations.
 Preparation of detailed working drawings.
 Design verification and amendments of road and bridge construction projects.
 Preparing quantity takeoff sheets for different work items.

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 Preparing interim payment certificates for the executed works.

 Evaluation of different site activities against plan.
 Interpretation of contract document for the best performance of the project works.
 Supervising and assisting subordinates in resolving difficult construction problems requiring engineering decisions.
 Providing professional advice and assistance in specialized operations.
 Prepare correspondence and documents related to the assigned projects and archiving in line with closet procedure.
 Manage and submit all reviewed contract documents to the consultant for further approval.
 Ensuring implementation of programs in compliance with policies and procedure governing the area of the assignment.
 Supervising and participate in the determination of present and future rural roads need.
 Coordinating and supervising the activities involved in the traffic assignments, road users, feasibility study and cost analysis
and other related works.
 Plan, assign, coordinate and supervise the survey crews, make reconnaissance survey on the proposed rural roads, record the
available information on rural roads and suggest the most convenient route.
 Obtaining work permits, and coordinating site safety.
 Estimating project costs, budgets and schedules.
 Selecting appropriate construction methods for the job and budget.
 Selecting construction team: hiring of foremen, construction crew and managing personnel once hired.
 Developing work around for project delays and other problems.
 Performing such other related works as required.

June 2020 - October 2020: Project Manager (Contract Basis) at TNT Construction and Trading, Bulbula Integrated
Agro-Industry Park (BIAIP) Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction Project; Oromia Industrial Parks Development
Corporation (OIPDC); Bulbula, East Shewa, Oromia Region.

Duties & Responsibilities:

 Consult and reviews with management project proposals to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for
accomplishing the project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project.
 Develops project plans specifying goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, and identification of risks, contingency plans and
allotment of resources for each phase of the project, and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel with
Engineering Department.
 Studies drawings, specification, contracts and bill of quantities thoroughly making himself the most knowledgeable person of
the project, detects calculations designs and pricing errors and notifies same to the Engineering Department and to be the
Consultant so as to take appropriate action.
 Coordinates with department head and prepares scope of work (needs analysis) based on solution needed by client.
 Formulates and defines technical scope and objectives of project for project personnel.
 Identifies and schedules project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks.
 Coordinates recruitment or assignment of project personnel.

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 Assigns duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority to ensure projects progresses on schedule and within prescribed
budget.
 Establishes standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation.
 Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules and plans as required.
 Prepares project status reports and keeps management, clients, and others informed of project status and related issues.
 Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems.
 Coordinates and responds to request for changes from original specifications.
 Monitors project test results against technical specifications.
 Develops application/ solution test plan for the project.
 Introduce and implement proper construction techniques and practices for improving productivity and quality of work.
 Prepare change orders when applicable, notifying the Engineering Department, and obtain approval of the Client or
Consultant. Investigates and compiles data/ photographs that will justify the delays, claims and extraordinary occurrences.
 Analyses actual costs incurred for each job in comparison with budget and bid offer and take measures to improve margin.
 Ensures preparation of monthly payment certificates in time and promptly follow up until payment is effected.
 Responsible and accountable for the implementation of rules, regulations and procedures of the Company in all areas.
 Ensures the on-job training of all personnel to build capacity to work.
 Provide full managerial and technical support to all staff and solve any problems encountered by them on time.
 Maintain cordial relations with the client, contractor, employees and local populous without adversely affecting the interest of
the Company. In case of any legal issue arising inform the HO immediately.
 Familiarizes with the Labor proclamation and collective agreement and ensures that they are not violated.
 Supervise that performance data is correctly recorded and HO is timely informed of the same.
 Evaluates through Client’s satisfaction and acceptance testing, project substantial completion.
 Performs any other Project related tasks in the interest of the project.
 Perform other related tasks assigned by the Engineering Department Manager/ General Manager.
 Maintains a good relationship with clients and consultants, suppliers, subordinates and colleagues. Informs the HO of all
legal cases to be handled.
 Represents the firm in the project area and receives visitors and treats them as deemed necessary.

December 2008 - January 2012: Office Engineer at Yencomad Inc. Plc. / Modjo – Edjere – Arerti Asphalt Road
Upgrading Project (Lot-II) and Arerti – Gobenssa Asphalt Road Upgrading Project (Lot-I)/ East Shewa, Oromia &
Amhara Regions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

 Preparing weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual work programs for manpower, material, and equipment requirement
schedule.
 Preparing daily construction accomplishment report.
 Preparation of daily, weekly & monthly work progress and annual report.
 Following up surveying activities.
 Preparation of interim payment certificate.
 Preparation of working drawings.
 Design verification of road projects.

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 Evaluation and reviewing of plans and schedule.

 Preparing quantity take-off for different work items.
 Evaluation of different activities against plan.
 Interpretation of contract document for the best performance of the project works.
 Taking over of the all responsibility of an office engineer during delegation.

August 2006 - November 2008: Project Manager at South Roads Authority Own-Force Project at Wacha - Morka Girder
Bridge Construction Project; Full-Time Counterpart Engineer at Gircha – Zada - Wacha RR-50 & Cheno - Chencha
RR-50 Gravel Road Construction Projects / Gamo Gofa, SNNP Region.

Duties & Responsibilities:

I. As a Project Manager
 Plans, direct and coordinate construction activities of the project.
 Prepare annual programs for construction operations.
 Supervise and assist subordinates in resolving difficult construction problems requiring engineering decisions.
 Provides professional advice and assistance in specialized operations.
 Ensures implementation of programs in compliance with policies and procedures governing the area of the assignment.
 Supervise and participate in the determination of present and future rural roads need.
 Coordinate and supervise the activities involved in the traffic assignments, road users, feasibility study and cost analysis and
other related works.
 Plan, assign, coordinate and supervise the survey crews, make reconnaissance survey on the proposed rural roads, record the
available information on rural roads and suggest the most convenient route.
 Obtaining work permits, and coordinating site safety.
 Estimating project costs.
 Selecting construction team: hiring of foremen, construction crew and managing personnel once hired.
 Perform such other related works as required.

II. As a Counterpart Engineer

 To receive the consultant’s request from the contractor for the ROW obstruction land acquisition, forward & issue the matter
to the main office, and work with the concerned bodies to find solutions; after prioritizing the construction lists considering
the contactors’ work program.
 As all the necessary documents and information provided by the consultant, reviewing the measurement of works and
computation of the quantities, and check the contractors’ monthly interim payment certificates accordingly for the conformity
with the contract works executed.
 Check the attendance of the consultant’s staff on the site and the corresponding monthly payment invoice for the same.
 Evaluate monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports provided by the consultant.
 Through an access provided by the consultant, inspect the quality of construction works (includes the conducting of
appropriate tests in the laboratory) to verify the quality control is sufficient to ensure all elements of the works that are
constructed in total conformity with the specification and contract.

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LANGUAGE SKILLS

Languages Speaking Reading Writing

Amharic Excellent Excellent Excellent
English Excellent Excellent Excellent
Afaan Oromo Fair Excellent Excellent

CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned, certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that the above information correctly describe my qualification,
my experience and myself.

Ashebir Tajebe Bedada ___________________

(Full Name) (Signature)

REFERENCES

1) Ato Zerihun Nuru, General Manager, Gondwana Engineering PLC.

Tel: +251-911-20-22-23
2) Ato Daniel Legesse, General Manager, YLS Engineering PLC.
Tel: +251-911-42-71-49
3) Ato Mohammed-Amin Oumer, Project Coordinator, Gondwana Engineering PLC.
Tel: +251-911-34-51-37
4) Ato Yosef Bahta, Engineering Department Manager, TNT Construction & Trading.
Tel +251-944-14-30-81
5) Ato Abdi Aman, Resident Engineer, BEST Consulting Engineers PLC.
Tel +251-911-13-16-74
6) Ato Shimekit Tuji, Engineering, Construction & Production Department Manager, Yencomad Construction PLC.
Tel +251-911-24-91-35

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