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Nour Abdul

Chantilly

Summary

Accomplished and intuitive project manager with leadership and management experience in corporate and transportation industries. Over 8 years of experience in various transportation and vertical projects in the United States, Qatar, and the UAE. Expertise extends to various transportation and transit projects, including BRTs, multimodal transportation planning, safety and operational analysis, and highway infrastructure design.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Transit and Transportation Planner/Engineer

AECOM
02.2023 - Current
  • Loudoun County's Route 7 West Safety and Operations Study - Deputy Project Manager - Assisting the client in conducting a comprehensive operational and safety analysis within the project limits; responsibilities include evaluating existing roadway geometric conditions and developing recommendations to address operational and safety concerns for improved roadway performance.
  • WMATA Vienna Bus Transfer D&E Feasibility Assessment - Deputy Project Manager - Provided an assessment of the current bus transfer area at the Vienna Metro Station and contributed to the development and evaluation of innovative solutions to improve the overall experience for WMATA Metro riders.
  • FHWA NHS Intermodal Connector Criteria - Senior Planner - Assisted client in examining the existing National Highway System Intermodal Criteria. Prepared, coordinated, and conducted steering committee meetings. Reported on committee meetings feedback and research results.
  • WMATA COSI Capital Planning Project - Deputy Project Manager - Facilitated and coordinated multiple workshops with WMATA to rate and score various projects for capital funding specific fiscal years. Prepared detailed reports summarizing the outcomes of the prioritization process. Generated meeting minutes and documented discussions, decisions, and action items.

Deputy Project Manager

STV, Inc
12.2018 - 02.2023
  • Fairfax County's Richmond Highway Bus Rapid Transit Project - Task Lead - Assisted client through NEPA Evaluation, Entry-to-Engineering, and FFGA Agreement. Conducted and managed risk workshops, value engineering, and other required workshops. Lead and tracked the ROW Acquisition effort for over 200 properties. Managed and coordinated project tasks and deliverables. Developed annual task order renewals and subconsultant agreements. Managed monthly project budget and schedule. Coordinated with key stakeholders and sub-consultants. Prepared procurement packages.
  • South Carolina DOT - Statewide Load Rating Project - Engineer - Conducted comprehensive analyses to assess the structural capacity and load-carrying capabilities of more than 80 bridges, performed visual inspections of bridges, ensured compliance with industry standards and codes, such as the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) guidelines and state-specific regulations. Prepared detailed load rating reports, documenting the findings, calculations, and recommendations.
  • MCDOT BRT Project Delivery and Organization Analysis - Deputy Project Manager - Assisted client in choosing appropriate delivery method for BRT projects. Conducted workshops with client staff and key stakeholders. Drafted and finalized technical memos summarizing workshops’ discussions and findings.
  • Braddock Road Multimodal Improvements Project - Deputy Project Manager - Managed and coordinated project tasks and deliverables. Tracked and reported project progress. Developed annual task order renewals and subconsultant agreements.
  • MCDOT MD 191 at MD188 Intersection Improvements Project - Roadway Engineer - Conducted alternative study analysis for intersection improvements. Developed design drawings for roadway widening and proposed right-turn lanes

Civil Engineer

O’Connell & Lawrence, Inc
01.2018 - 08.2018

• Developed site development plans for public and private projects
• Assisted in residential feasibility studies
• Conducted site visits for surveying and inspection
• Prepared and reviewed project schedules using Primavera (P6)
• Reviewed claim and dispute documents and performed contract document analysis and delay
analysis

Assistant Project Manager

Almutalefa
06.2016 - 12.2017

• Reviewed construction project schedules and reported progress
• Conducted quantity take-offs and cost estimates
• Prepared Project Management and Quality Management Plans
• Assisted in value engineering workshops
• Assisted in procurement packages

Education

Master of Science - Civil and Environmental Engineering

University of Maryland - College

BS - Civil and Environmental Engineering

University of Maryland

Ph.D. - Civil And Environmental Engineering

University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD
08.2024

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Communication Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Technical and Analytical Skills
  • Project Management

Affiliations

  • American Planning Association
  • Women in Transportation (WTS)
  • Women in Construction (WIC)

Timeline

Senior Transit and Transportation Planner/Engineer

AECOM
02.2023 - Current

Deputy Project Manager

STV, Inc
12.2018 - 02.2023

Civil Engineer

O’Connell & Lawrence, Inc
01.2018 - 08.2018

Assistant Project Manager

Almutalefa
06.2016 - 12.2017

Master of Science - Civil and Environmental Engineering

University of Maryland - College

BS - Civil and Environmental Engineering

University of Maryland

Ph.D. - Civil And Environmental Engineering

University of Maryland - College Park
Nour Abdul