Wadih G.
Start-up co-founder
Experience
Start-up co-founder
arQib
- Founded an early-stage construction-tech startup focused on modular arch and dome systems (patent filed).
Client representative
DAR Al-Handasah
- Coordinated effectively between client, contractors, consultants, operators, and other stakeholders.
- Supervised contractor activities and managed the testing and commissioning of mechanical and infrastructure projects.
- Oversaw the construction and renovation of major projects in East Africa including the Bole Airport expansion (Ethiopia), Entebbe Airport (Uganda), the Bole Airport e-commerce building (Ethiopia), seven regional airports (Ethiopia), and the Ethiopian Airline housing project for 5,000 employees.
Senior mechanical engineer
DAR Al-Handasah
- Managed the creation and updating of Mechanical Master Specifications for design offices.
- Developed tailored Mechanical Specifications for special clients based on unique requirements.
- Conducted extensive market research on local and imported mechanical equipment and products, involving meetings with suppliers, manufacturers, and contractors to ensure the latest and most suitable products were specified.
- Utilized proficiency in various specification formats, including AIA MasterSpec (American) and NBS (British).
Senior mechanical engineer
DAR Al-Handasah
- Managed the team responsible for the design of plumbing systems for Katara Towers in Doha, Qatar, a US$600 million project requiring extensive coordination due to its unique architecture and operators’ requirements.
Mechanical engineering consultant
DAR Al-Handasah
- Managed the mechanical design team for the MBR Stadium in the UAE, a 60,000-seat open stadium with outdoor cooling, valued at approximately US$800 million.
- Contributed to value engineering exercises that achieved a 40% reduction in construction costs for the stadium’s district cooling plant, resulting in estimated savings of US$14 million.
Mechanical engineering consultant
DAR Al-Handasah
- Worked on mega-scale projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, including airports, hospitals, residential towers, universities, and district cooling plants.
University assistant instructor
American University of Beirut
- Served as a part-time instructor in the Mechanical Engineering Department, teaching lab work.
- Worked as a research assistant for the Engineering and Chemistry Departments, performing numerical simulations for chemical reactions and developing an in-house Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software.
Summary
Passionate and goal-driven professional seeking to make a meaningful difference. Creative thinker with multicultural work experience. I have held three major roles in the construction sector; as a consultant and designer, as a site supervision engineer, and as a client representative. Experienced in testing and commissioning, value engineering, project management, construction site supervision, and design consultancy on mega-scale and mission-critical projects, including airports, data centers, hospitals, and medical laboratories. I thrive in resolving complex and challenging tasks that require creative thinking and technical precision, overseeing projects from concept to handover while ensuring smooth execution. With a keen eye for detail, I am committed to delivering exceptional results and exceeding client expectations.
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Education
University of Colorado Boulder
Masters of Science · Data Science · United States
American University of Beirut
Masters of Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Beirut, Lebanon
Notre Dame University
Bachelor of Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Lebanon
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