Kareem Abdelhalim

Accomplished and results-driven Chief Surveyor with over 20 years of extensive experience directing high-precision surveying operations for large-scale construction, infrastructure, MEP, and highway projects across Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Demonstrates proven expertise in setting out complex layouts, executing precise topographic and as-built surveys, conducting volume calculations, and managing geodetic network control. Highly proficient in utilizing advanced geospatial technologies, including GPS, Total Stations, and Digital Levels, alongside modern engineering software.

Possesses a track record of successfully coordinating among civil, structural, MEP, and infrastructure teams to ensure strict compliance with project benchmarks, design tolerances, and engineering drawings.

Chief Surveyor - Hwadi Contracting Company - KSA

(2021-08)

Managing comprehensive surveying operations for large-scale residential and commercial projects.

• Al-Mashriqiya Project (Riyadh): Managing comprehensive surveying operations for 328 residential villas under the National Housing Company (NHC). Ensuring exact alignment of structural layouts.
• Abdullah Fuad Compound Project (Riyadh): Managing comprehensive surveying operations for 50 residential villas under Abdullah Fuad Company, ensuring exact alignment and precise setting out of structural, architectural, and infrastructure layouts.
• Deloitte Al-Khobar: Conducted a comprehensive As-Built for the Deloitte headquarters, covering complex architectural, structural, and MEP works.

Chief Surveyor - Azmeel Contracting Company - KSA

(2013-04 - 2021-08)

Directed high-precision surveying operations for multiple large-scale infrastructure and residential projects.

• Homeownership Lots (Saudi Aramco, Jubail): Supervised survey works for 450 villas, 3 mosques, and extensive heavy infrastructure/road networks.
• University Student Housing C71 (Royal Commission, Jubail): Led the spatial setting out and leveling for 9 multi-story buildings, a central mosque, and surrounding infrastructure.
• Yasref Housing Project Phase-1 (Yanbu): Controlled grading, utility lines, and structural boundaries for 238 villas and associated infrastructure.
• Jeddah Gate (Emaar, Jeddah): Directed high-precision vertical alignment and structural layout monitoring for 3 high-rise towers, large-scale podiums, and specialized swimming pools.

Senior Surveyor - Development Research and Technological Planning Center, Cairo University - Cairo, Egypt

(2010-01 - 2012-12)

Executed comprehensive surveying operations for large-scale urban development and aviation infrastructure projects.

• The New City of Aswan (MHUC): Successfully executed closed traverse and natural ground level (N.G.L) surveying over an area of 7,000 m².
• City East Port Said (MHUC): Conducted comprehensive topographic surveys and closed-traverse processing across 55,000 m².
• Rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer System (HCWW, Gharbia): Developed comprehensive as-built surveys for infrastructure network installations across 4 distinct villages.
• Aviation Infrastructure (Ministry of Civil Aviation / Khalda Petroleum): Supervised high-accuracy runway and taxiway pavement layout/slope control for Taba International Airport, Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, and Airport South Matruh.

Land Surveyor - Egyptian Company for Concrete Works - Egypt

(2008-04 - 2010-01)

Managed structural layout and surveying operations for water infrastructure projects.

• Al-Alamein Water Station (HCWW, Marsa Matrouh): Managed structural layouts for 4 mega tanks, 2 water-filtering facilities, and the broader water pipeline network distribution.

Land Surveyor - Surveying System Company - Egypt

(2007-01 - 2008-04)

Conducted surveying and deformation monitoring for industrial, energy, and highway infrastructure projects.

• Marsilea Beach 4 (Marsa Matrouh): Managed structural layout and alignment for columns and foundation grids.
• Industrial & Energy Infrastructure: Conducted monthly settlement deformation reporting for gas tanks and loading platforms at Egyptian LNG Co. (Adco) and supervised stone column placements for AMOC Petrol Tanks (Alexandria).
• Highway Infrastructure (Ministry of Transport): Executed control point creation and 50km N.G.L surveys for the Al-Koreimat Road and 7km topographic alignment for the Sohag-Safaga Road.

Land Surveyor - Alexandria for Construction (Talaat Moustafa Group - TMG) - Alexandria, Egypt

(2005-08 - 2007-01)

Handled rigorous dimensional control and layout operations for large-scale luxury development.

• Grand Plaza - San Stefano (Alexandria): Handled rigorous dimensional control and layout operations for a luxury mega-development comprising 12 towers, a Four Seasons Hotel, an expansive commercial mall, a podium structure, and swimming facilities.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Geography - Alexandria University (2005)