Ghaleb J. Sweis is a Construction Management specialist with advanced experience in supervisory and administrative civil engineering work related to the construction, maintenance and design of various infrastructure and building construction projects. Throughout his career, he has been heavily involved in directing the work of subordinate engineers and inspectors monitoring infrastructure construction projects. He has experience in supervising the preparation of contracts, detailed specifications and contract bonds for engineering projects. As a Chief Operating Officer for Pulaski Partnership in Chicago, Illinois, he has acquired advanced experience in the development and overall management of commercial and residential properties. He also has advanced experience in the area of training and has successfully administrated and conducted numerous training programs in the areas of Construction Management, Project Management, Construction Contracts and Specifications, Construction Estimating, Real Estate Management, Construction Risk Management, Commercial Property Insurance, Microsoft Project 2003 & 2007 basic, Microsoft Project 2003 & 2007 advanced, Primavera Project Planner.
EDUCATION
• Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois Ph.D. in Project Management
Dissertation Topic: “Impact of Conversion Technology on Productivity in Masonry Construction”
• University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois MS in Civil Engineering Mechanics and Metallurgy
Area of concentration: Construction Management
• University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois BS in Civil Engineering Mechanics and Metallurgy
Graduated with College Honors, GPA of 4.80 on a 5.00 scale
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
09/2003-present Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering & Technology- Department of Civil Engineering, Project Management, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
09/2007-present National Secretary, International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE)-Jordan, Amman, Jordan
09/2007-present Assistant Dean for Training, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
01/2002-06/2003 Adjunct Professor, Jordan Institute of Diplomacy, Amman, Jordan
INDUSTRIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
01/2008-present Director, Unit of Internal Auditing and Control, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
· Duties and responsibilities shall provide assurance that:
· Resources are utilized efficiently, effectively, and in compliance with applicable law
· Obligations and costs are in compliance with applicable law
· Funds, property, and other assets and resources are safeguarded against waste, loss, unauthorized use, and misappropriation
· Revenues, expenditures, and transfers of assets, resources, or funds applicable to operations are properly recorded and accounted for to permit the preparation of accounts and reliable financial and statistical reports and to maintain accountability over the University and Hospital’s resources
· Funds invested outside the University Treasury are managed, used, and obtained in strict accordance with the terms of their enabling authorities and that no unauthorized funds exist
· Key control duties and responsibilities are separated among different employees
· Responsibilities of all personnel are assigned and clearly communicated
· There exists checks and balances on clerical activities, with a minimum duplication of effort
· Feedback mechanisms such as special reports, internal audits, etc. are monitored to assure conformance over time
· Monitoring & Evaluation by systematically collecting information that will help answer questions about all the University and Hospital’s projects and staff’s performance. The evaluation is done through monitoring and other information collected to make judgments about projects. It is also about using the information to make changes and improvements
01/1991-12/2001 Chief Operating Officer, Pulaski Partnership, Chicago, Illinois,
· Responsible for development and overall management of commercial and residential properties.
· Research new acquisitions, secure financing when necessary, write and review all contracts and leases
06/1988-10/2001 Investment Advisor, Garfield for Investment, Inc., Chicago, Illinois,
· Provide research and technical analysis for a private investment fund.
· Completed an average of 200 trades per year.
06/1984-01/1991 Project Engineer, Chicago, Illinois,
· Performed responsible supervisory and administrative civil engineering work related to the construction, maintenance and design of various infrastructure and building construction projects. Directed the work of subordinate engineers and inspectors monitoring infrastructure construction projects. Supervised the preparation of contracts, detailed specifications and contract bonds for engineering projects. Interpreted plans and specifications to contractors. Approved final and partial payments to contractors. Supervised or personally analyzed and resolved complex engineering design and construction problems. Prepared project status and cost reports. Performed related duties as required.
