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Application Letter

Dear Sir/Madam,

I'm writing to apply for the Senior Pavement /Material Engineer based on your company
notice. I have more than twelve years of experience as Pavement and Material Engineer in
different construction projects managing site laboratory and site works, and my professional
expertise aligns closely with the responsibilities outlined in your job advertisement.

In my role as Pavement/Material Engineer for variety of companies, I proved to be an efficient,

enthusiastic, and strong leader. My value quickly became apparent to company owners after I
single-handedly trained and prepared the entire technical staff for new projects and beyond.

Your company would benefit from my skills in the following areas:

 Setup and Managing site laboratory.

 Construction Material identification, quality testing, test interpretation and reporting.
 Soil testing, parameter determination and reporting.
 Concrete mix design preparation and reporting.
 Asphalt mix design preparation and reporting.
 Site supervisory and management

I believe your company will be a great success for many years to come, and my extensive
expertise will help ensure your establishment succeeds well into the future. My time spent in
this industry has prepared me for such an opportunity, and I sincerely hope I can contribute
soon as a member of your team.

It would be a privilege to discuss your Senior P/Material Engineer position in more detail. I'm
happy to come by whenever it's most convenient for you. Thank you for your time, and I'm
looking forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Mesafint Lisanu
Senior Pavement/Material Engineer

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1. Proposed Position : Pavement/Material Engineer
2. Name of firm :
3. Name of Staff : Mesafint Lisanu
4. Date of Birth : April, 1988 G.C.
5. Nationality : Ethiopian
6. Address : +251-911-856158, +251-912-215448
Email – messi845384@gmail.com

7. Education
 The Degree of Masters of Science in Civil
Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering),
Addis Ababa University.
 The Degree of Bachler of Technology in Civil
Engineering, Defense University.

8. Membership in Professional Societies: Ethiopia Civil Engineering Association

9. Software usage
- Auto CAD, Geo slope, Plaxis ,Civil 3D, primavera P3, , Etabs, SAP, UK DCP 3.1, & Ms-project
10. Countries of Work Experience: Ethiopia

11. Language
SPEAKING READING WRITING
Amharic Excellent Excellent Excellent
English Excellent Excellent Excellent

12. Employment Record

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 May 19,2023 – To date
Employer : SG consulting Engineers PLC
Position : Senior Pavement /Material Engineer
 April, 2022 – May 19,2023
Employer : Gondwana Engineering PLC
Position : Senior Pavement /Material Engineer
 January, 2019 – March 2022
Employer : Value Engineering PLC
Position : Senior Pavement /Material Engineer
 Dec, 2017 - January, 2019
Employer : Classic Consulting Engineer PLC.
Position : Senior Pavement/Material Engineer
 July, 2016 – July, 2017
Employer : China Railway Seventh Group (CRSG) LTD.
Position : Senior Material Engineer
 January, 2015 – July, 2016
Employer : China Communication Construction Company (CCCC) LTD.
Position : Senior Material Engineer
 July,2013– December, 2015
Employer : China Communication Construction Company (CCCC) LTD.
Position : Junior Material Engineer

13. Detailed Tasks Assigned

- Review and check field investigation and pavement design prepared by the design and build
contractor
- Carry out all the necessary investigation for the review and approval of the pavement design
prepared by the design and construct contractor
- Interpretation of test results in the in the design review process and finalizing design for the
turnkey project work.
- Preparation of revised detailed pavement design.
- Supervise all laboratory and field works for quality control that includes checking of all
materials used for construction to be within the quality standards as specified in the Contract
Documents;
- Perform mix design of: Hot mix asphalt mixture using Marshal and Super-pave mix design
methods, cement concrete, cement mortar and application of bitumen and aggregate for
surface treatments.
- Keeping necessary records of the project specially for the items related to material
- Preparation of materials and pavement design report
- Check the sufficiency of the design calculations, technical specifications, the materials report
and sources of materials proposed for the project in respect of attaining the objectives of the
project to the standard specification called for in the contract
- Check and approve analysis and designs made by the Contractor, in respect of the pavement,
for relocated sections
- Prepare minor design changes in respect of the pavement design and the recommended
technical specifications to suit prevailing site conditions at the time of construction
- Carry out the investigation of soils and construction materials as necessary to minimize
overhaul and to optimize the use of available resources
- Conduct all necessary and advisable inspection, sampling, testing and analysis for compliance
with the Technical Specification for all soils and construction materials proposed and used by
the contractor
- Supervise setting up of field laboratories
- Checking of Manufacturer’s certificate and test results for reinforcement bars, cement, asphalt

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cement, etc
- Extensively worked on remedial measures in decreasing Expansively of Black cotton soil and
on usage of Black cotton soils by blending with other materials.
- Introduced to technologies which are not vastly used in our country like Pre-stressing
concrete, usage of different additive, modifiers for asphalt and cement concrete mixes.
- Controlling of indoor and outdoor tests, feedback to the construction crew of test results and
recommends improvements on workmanship whenever substandard works are performed and
overall Inspection of site working methodology.

14. Works Undertaken that Best Illustrates Capability to Handle the Tasks Assigned:

April 2022 – To date

Project Dembecha -Feresebet -Adet Road Project,contract
II :Seqela -Adet Road Project
Client Ethiopian Roads Authority
Main Project Features Construction of an upgrading Asphalt Road Project
Positions Held Senior Pavement and Materials engineer

Activities Performed:
-Preparation of detailed pavement design review
-Prepare quality control report and quality assurance manual
-Monitor and verify construction methodologies, quality control tests, testing procedures
compliance with specifications
-Study and review available data, reports and drawings on materials and sources
-Carry out the detailed study of the slide prone areas of the project and come up with a
recommendation of the same
-Preparation of the quality assurance manual and institute quality assurance system
-Organize the setting up of Contractors laboratories and review calibration of equipment
from time to time
-Inspect and approve materials and source of materials
-Confirm whether the filling materials from the road excavation or borrow pit conform to
the required specification or not
-Regular inspection and supervision of works
-Evaluate the Prepared mix design for bitumen and cement concretes.
-Evaluate the Prepared materials for sub base, base course, asphalt job mix design

September 2019 – March 2022

Project Bahirdar-Tis Esat Design Build Road Project
Adiremets -Kulita- Adigoshu Design build road project
Client Ethiopian Roads Authority
Main Project Features Construction of a New Highway/ Design Build Project
Positions Held Senior Pavement and Materials engineer

Activities Performed:
-Preparation of detailed pavement design review
-Prepare quality control report and quality assurance manual
-Monitor and verify construction methodologies, quality control tests, testing procedures
compliance with specifications
-Study and review available data, reports and drawings on materials and sources
-Carry out the detailed study of the slide prone areas of the project and come up with a
recommendation of the same

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-Preparation of the quality assurance manual and institute quality assurance system
-Organize the setting up of Contractors laboratories and review calibration of equipment
from time to time
-Inspect and approve materials and source of materials
-Confirm whether the filling materials from the road excavation or borrow pit conform to
the required specification or not
-Regular inspection and supervision of works
-Evaluate the Prepared mix design for bitumen and cement concretes.
-Evaluate the Prepared materials for sub base, base course, asphalt job mix design

Dec, 2017 - January, 2019

Project Soroka-Ergoye- Abrhajira Design and build project
Client Ethiopian Roads Authority
Main Project Features Construction of a new asphalt concrete road
Positions Held Senior Pavement/Materials engineer

Activities Performed:
- Preparation of detailed pavement design review
- Prepare quality control report and quality assurance manual
- Monitor and verify construction methodologies, quality control tests, testing procedures
compliance with specifications
- Study and review available data, reports and drawings on materials and sources
- Carry out the detailed study of the slide prone areas of the project and come up with a
recommendation of the same
- Preparation of the quality assurance manual and institute quality assurance system
- Organize the setting up of Contractors laboratories and review calibration of equipment
from time to time
- Inspect and approve materials and source of materials
- Confirm whether the filling materials from the road excavation or borrow pit conform
to the required specification or not
- Regular inspection and supervision of works
- Evaluate the Prepared mix design for bitumen and cement concretes.
- Evaluate the Prepared materials for sub base, base course, asphalt job mix design

July 2016 – July 2017

Project Modjo-Meki Design Build Highway Project
Client Ethiopian Roads Authority
Main Project Features Construction of a New Highway/ Design Built Project
Positions Held Senior Materials engineer

Activities Performed:
- Responsible for quality control of all construction materials
- Setting up of field laboratories
- Supervise and keep records of field tests on the road and structure making materials
- Check compliance of all construction materials to the Technical Specification with
respect to quality
- Record daily site activities and report to Chief engineer and to the Consultant
- Sample and test, jointly with Consultant’s assigned personals
- Evaluate quality of excavated material for use prior to hauling
- Perform Hot mix asphalt mixture using Refusal density method, Superpave and
Marshal mix design method
- Performing cement concrete mix design

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- Regular control of indoor and outdoor tests at laboratory, site, asphalt and crusher
plants.
- Preparing, evaluating and analyzing data with the help of IT.
- Managing the laboratory.
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I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV correctly describes my
qualifications, my experience, and me. I understand that any willful misstatement described herein may
lead to my disqualification or dismissal, if engaged.

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