MAHMOUD O. OMAR

MAHMOUD O. OMAR is a dynamic construction QA/QC Manager with over 25 years of hands-on experience across the USA, UAE, and Libya. His background spans military and civilian airport improvements, buildings, environmental projects, highways, and infrastructure development totaling over $2 billion. He has managed quality programs covering runways, taxiways, aprons, bridges, roadway and drainage systems, utilities, airfield lighting, and Ash Ponds Closure projects. He ensures compliance with plans, specifications, standards, and technical parameters while improving processes and procedures for client benefit. He has supervised up to 9 QA inspectors and 7 QC inspectors while managing testing firms, and is fluent in English, Arabic, and Russian.

Education

Qualifications and Training

Work Experience

Oct 2024 – Jan 2026 Walsh Construction Group

Filed Quality Control

Performed daily field inspections on cast-in-place retaining walls, rebar, forms, and concrete placements.
Conducted monthly DFOW work plan interviews with field crews.
Documented construction activities, nonconforming work, and quality incident reports.

Dec 2023 – Oct 2024 Walsh Construction Group

Quality Control Manager II

Developed, implemented, and administered the QC Plan following the three phases of control.
Reviewed submittals, plans, and specifications for contract compliance.
Inspected work, identified non-conformities, analyzed root causes, and took corrective measures.
Coordinated QC activities, testing, inspection reports, punch lists, and QC meetings in accordance with USACE requirements.

May 2021 – Sep 2022 Trans Ash, INC.

Contractor quality control manager

Oversaw contractor quality control procedures and adherence to project requirements.
Reviewed submittals, maintained updated plan sets, performed inspections, prepared non-conformance reports, and generated lessons learned.
Witnessed QC testing, coordinated project communications, documented construction activities, and scheduled QC staff.

Feb 2019 – Jan 2021 Pond & Company

Contractor quality control manager

Developed, implemented, and administered the QC Plan following the three phases of control.
Reviewed submittals, plans, and specifications and evaluated work performed by trades and subcontractors.
Identified non-conformities, analyzed root causes, and took corrective measures.
Managed testing, documentation, pre-final and final inspections, punch lists, and QC meetings.

May 2017 – Jan 2019 Pond & Company

Quality Assurance Manager

Served as the owner’s field representative and oversaw contractor quality control procedures.
Performed quality assurance inspections, prepared non-conformance reports, and witnessed QC testing.
Coordinated communications among contractors, the owner, and the engineer of record.
Generated punch lists, documented construction activities, and scheduled QA staff.

Feb 2015 – Dec 2016 Versar Inc.

Contractor quality control manager

Assisted in preparing, implementing, and enforcing the project quality control plan and procedures.
Supervised and scheduled QC testing and maintained QC logs and charts.
Performed preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections and generated punch lists.
Reviewed and approved subcontractor submittals and maintained communication with owner representatives.

Aug 2014 – Jan 2015 CHA Consulting Inc.

Resident Engineer

Performed site supervision and coordinated activities with airport Operations.
Managed submittals, RFIs, project modifications, meetings, and communications between consultants and contractors.
Documented daily and FAA weekly reports, maintained the quantity book, negotiated pay applications, and scheduled QA testing.

Apr 2013 – Aug 2014 CP&Y

Inspector III

Performed site supervision and coordinated activities with the ATCT and airport Operations.
Prepared daily reports, photographic documentation, FAA weekly reports, and non-conformance reports.
Maintained the project quantities book, reviewed contractor pay applications, and scheduled QA testing.

Apr 2011 – Mar 2013 Dynotec, Inc.

Project engineer/Assistant RE

Oversaw the field quality control program and maintained QA field testing logs and cost change logs.
Prepared QA field survey comparisons and surface depth checks using CAD and Civil 3D.
Worked as a field inspector for paving activities and oversaw drainage pipe and structure installation.

Jul 2009 – Mar 2011 R.W. Armstrong

Resident Engineer/Assistant PM

Supervised eight field inspectors and prepared monthly reports and weekly meeting minutes.
Reviewed contractor invoices, maintained project plans, and coordinated communications among contractors, the design team, and owner representatives.
Oversaw water supply, wastewater, sanitary sewage, stormwater, roadway, and community infrastructure construction.

Feb 2009 – Jul 2009 R.W. Armstrong

Resident engineer

Evaluated airport conversion works for compliance with ICAO and UAE Civil Aviation Regulations adopted by GCAA.
Oversaw security fencing, airfield lighting, duct bank, runway safety area, grading, electrical manhole, base material, and pavement marking works.

Sep 2007 – Feb 2009 AECOM

Senior Construction Inspector III

Inspected taxiway pavement, drainage, runway safety area grading, lighting, conduits, power cables, and duct bank installation.
Inspected construction of Taxiway Connectors D1 and D2 using high early-strength P-501 concrete mix.

Mar 2006 – Sep 2007 Dynotec Inc.

Senior Construction Inspector

Inspected three cast-in-place post-tensioned concrete box-girder bridges and related airport roadway works.
Inspected hold apron and taxiway pavement, a pump station with water treatment and storage vaults, and airport perimeter road pavement.

Mar 2004 – Nov 2005 Dynotec Inc.

Lead inspector/Assistant Project Manager

Led inspection activities for taxiways, runway safety area rehabilitation, and hold apron reconstruction.
Inspected pavement, drainage, utilities, force main, airfield lighting, base cans, transformers, conduits, and power cables.

Projects

OCT 2024 – JAN 2026

183 N. Mobility Project

Vendor: Walsh Construction Group

Position: Filed Quality Control

Location: Austin, Texas

Performed daily field inspections on cast-in-place retaining walls, rebar, forms, and concrete placements.
Performed rebar and form inspections on roadway Continuous Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP).
Conducted monthly DFOW work plan interviews with field crews to ensure compliance with work plans and minimize rework.
Documented day-to-day construction activities through daily diaries, photographic documentation, and inspection daily reports.
Documented nonconforming work and generated quality incident reports (QIRs) for future lessons learned.
Supported quality control for express lanes, general-purpose lanes, bridges, walls, roadway paving, drainage, and electrical improvements on a project costing over $600 million.

DEC 2023 – OCT 2024

Michigan ANG Hanger & Maintenance Building

Vendor: Walsh Construction Group

Position: Quality Control Manager II

Location: Alpena, Michigan

Developed, implemented, and administered the QC Plan following the three phases of control.
Ensured project personnel and subcontractors understood and complied with QC requirements.
Reviewed and certified submittals against contract requirements.
Reviewed plans and specifications to ensure requirements were met for each construction process.
Completed inspection reports and project documentation.
Inspected and evaluated work performed by trades, staff, and subcontractors.
Identified non-conformities, analyzed root causes, and took corrective measures.
Coordinated QC activities with the Project Manager and Superintendent.
Maintained daily reports, log updates, photographs, and emails.
Scheduled, managed, and monitored required testing and distributed written inspection and test results.
Performed preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections in accordance with USACE requirements.
Conducted pre-final and final inspections, established punch lists, and ensured deficiencies were corrected.
Conducted and attended QC meetings on a project costing over $28 million.

FEB 2019 – JAN 2021

FBI Parking Deck and Multipurpose Building

Vendor: Pond & Company

Position: Contractor quality control manager

Location: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama

Developed, implemented, and administered the QC Plan following the three phases of control.
Ensured project personnel and subcontractors understood and complied with QC requirements.
Certified submittals against contract requirements.
Reviewed plans and specifications for compliance with each construction process.
Completed inspection reports and project documentation.
Inspected and evaluated work performed by trades, staff, and subcontractors.
Identified non-conformities, analyzed root causes, and took corrective measures.
Coordinated QC activities with the Project Manager and Superintendent.
Maintained daily reports, log updates, photographs, and emails.
Scheduled, managed, and monitored required testing and distributed written inspection and test results.
Conducted pre-final and final inspections, established punch lists, and ensured deficiencies were corrected.
Conducted and attended QC meetings on a project costing over $50 million.

MAY 2017 – JAN 2019

Client: Vermont Air National Guard

TW F, TW D, and Aircraft Parking Apron

Vendor: Pond & Company

Position: Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Burlington, VT

Served as the owner’s field representative, overseeing contractor quality control procedures and adherence to project requirements.
Performed quality assurance inspections and prepared non-conformance reports.
Witnessed QC testing.
Coordinated communications among contractors, the owner, and the engineer of record.
Attended project weekly, preparatory, and initial meetings.
Generated quality assurance punch lists as required.
Documented day-to-day construction activities.
Scheduled quality assurance staff for a project exceeding $40 million.

FEB 2015 – DEC 2016

Repair Runway 01-19

Vendor: Versar Inc.

Position: Contractor quality control manager

Location: Dover Air Force Base, Dover, Delaware

Assisted in preparing, implementing, and enforcing the project quality control plan and procedures.
Supervised and scheduled QC testing and maintained QC logs and charts.
Performed preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections and generated punch lists.
Documented daily diaries, inspection reports, and rework logs.
Established and maintained communication with owner representatives regarding project matters and contract modifications.
Reviewed and approved subcontractor submittals.
Attended weekly project and coordination meetings for a project costing over $115 million.

FEB 2023 – DEC 2023

McNamara Terminal Apron Reconstruction Phase II

Vendor: Walsh Construction Group

Position: Quality Control Manager II

Location: Detroit, Michigan

Managed Walsh’s Quality Program on the project.
Planned work to ensure compliance with WCAA and FAA specifications and regulations.
Inspected work during construction and verified with the owner that work in place met the required standard.
Documented daily diaries, inspection reports, and non-conformance reports.
Maintained the project DFW.
Conducted preparatory, initial, and follow-up three-phase meetings.
Oversaw and scheduled QA testing as needed on a project costing over $53 million.

AUG 2014 – JAN 2015

Aircraft Deicing Collection System Improvements Phase II Winchester County Airport

Vendor: CHA Consulting Inc.

Position: Resident Engineer

Location: White Plains, New York

Supervised the site and coordinated project activities with airport Operations.
Conducted weekly project meetings.
Managed submittals, RFIs, project modifications, and communications between the design consultant and contractors.
Documented daily diaries, inspection reports, FAA weekly reports, and non-conformance reports.
Maintained the project quantity book and reviewed and negotiated contractor pay applications.
Oversaw and scheduled QA testing as needed on a project costing over $30 million.

APR 2013 – AUG 2014

Runway 16-34 Rehabilitation Project

Vendor: CP&Y

Position: Inspector III

Location: Richmond International Airport, Virginia

Performed site supervision and communicated with the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT).
Coordinated project activities with airport Operations.
Prepared daily reports, project photographic documentation, FAA weekly reports, and non-conformance reports.
Attended weekly project meetings.
Maintained the project quantities book and reviewed and negotiated contractor pay applications.
Oversaw and scheduled QA testing as needed on a project costing approximately $15.5 million.

APR 2011 – MAR 2013

Runway 10R-28L Relocation Program

Vendor: Dynotec, Inc.

Position: Project engineer/Assistant RE

Location: Port Columbus International Airport, Ohio

Oversaw the field quality control program.
Maintained QA field testing logs, including P-301 soil cement sub-base density, P-209 aggregate base course gradation and density, and P-401 bituminous base and surface course PWL pay factor logs.
Maintained potential project cost change logs and current hard and electronic copies of project plans.
Monitored and prepared QA field survey data comparisons.
Prepared surface depth checks based on QA field surveys using CAD and Civil 3D.
Worked as a field inspector for paving activities.
Oversaw installation of drainage pipes and structures on a program costing over $150 million.

SEP 2007 – FEB 2009

Taxiway D Extension Project

Vendor: AECOM

Position: Senior Construction Inspector III

Location: Bob Hope Airport, Burbank, California

Inspected construction of the Taxiway D full-depth pavement extension, drainage, and runway safety area grading.
Inspected Taxiway Connectors D1 and D2 using high early-strength P-501 concrete mix.
Inspected Taxiway D7 connector realignment and airport service road relocation.
Inspected installation of edge and centerline light fixtures, base cans, conduits, power cables, and a home-run duct bank.
Supported demolition of parking lot A on a project costing over $13 million.

MAR 2006 – SEP 2007

Crossover Taxiway Project

Vendor: Dynotec Inc.

Position: Senior Construction Inspector

Location: Port Columbus International Airport, Ohio

Inspected three cast-in-place, post-tensioned concrete box-girder bridges with integral abutments on drilled shafts.
Inspected Taxiway H Bridge, Perimeter Road Bridge, and Loop Road Bridge construction.
Inspected construction of the 11,400 SY hold apron and 450 FT full-depth Taxiway H pavement.
Inspected construction of the pump station with water treatment and storage vaults.
Inspected construction of over 3,000 FT of full-depth airport perimeter road pavement.
Supported completion of the project in 18 months at a cost exceeding $28 million.

MAR 2004 – NOV 2005

South Airfield Improvements Runway 10R-28L

Vendor: Dynotec Inc.

Position: Lead inspector/Assistant Project Manager

Location: Columbus International Airport, Ohio

Led inspection activities for Taxiways B and C, runway safety area rehabilitation, and hold apron reconstruction.
Inspected runway pavement, approach and threshold light relocation, safety-area drainage, and glide-slope shelter relocation.
Inspected taxiway pavement extensions, earthwork, drainage, and utilities.
Inspected installation of over 5,000 feet of 8-inch force main along Taxiway C.
Inspected removal and replacement of the apron, including drainage and utility work.
Inspected installation of runway edge lights, base cans, transformers, conduits, and power cables on a project costing over $18.7 million.

APR 2001 – NOV 2002

Terminal Apron Rehabilitation, Phase 4 & Glycol Collection System

Vendor: Dynotec Inc.

Position: Lead inspector and Assistant Project Manager

Location: Columbus International Airport, Ohio

Led inspection and assistant project management for apron and concourse B and C reconstruction.
Inspected full-depth pavement, utilities, and drainage reconstruction.
Inspected the Glycol pump station and two four-million-gallon Glycol containment tanks on a project costing over $15.5 million.

MAY 2021 – SEP 2022

Barry Plant Ash Pond Closure

Vendor: Trans Ash, INC.

Position: Contractor quality control manager

Location: Bucks, Alabama

Served as the contractor’s field representative and oversaw quality control procedures and adherence to project requirements.
Ensured submittals complied with project specifications and issued RFIs as needed.
Maintained current project plans and ensured the Trans Ash management team had updated plan sets.
Performed quality control inspections, prepared non-conformance reports, and generated lessons learned.
Witnessed QC testing.
Coordinated communications among contractors, the owner, and the engineer of record.
Attended weekly project meetings and generated quality control punch lists.
Documented daily construction activities and scheduled quality control staff on a project costing over $400 million.

FEB 2009 – JUL 2009

Development Works for AI Bateen Airport

Vendor: R.W. Armstrong

Position: Resident engineer

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Evaluated conversion of AI Bateen Airport from military to civilian use in compliance with ICAO and UAE Civil Aviation Regulations adopted by GCAA.
Oversaw installation of over 4 kilometers of airfield security fencing with barbed and razor wire.
Oversaw airfield lighting works, including temporary guidance signs, threshold lighting, PAPIs, RETILs, and over 3,000 meters of concrete-encased duct bank.
Oversaw runway de-lethalisation works, safety-area grading, electrical manhole adjustments, and base material installation.
Oversaw removal and relocation or installation of runway, taxiway, connector, and apron pavement markings.
Supported a project costing over $30 million.

JUL 2009 – MAR 2011

Janzour Infrastructure project

Vendor: R.W. Armstrong

Position: Resident Engineer/Assistant PM

Location: Tripoli, Libya

Supervised eight field inspectors on assignment.
Prepared monthly reports and reviewed contractors’ monthly invoices.
Maintained current project plans and prepared weekly meeting minutes.
Coordinated communications among contractors, the design team, and owner representatives.
Provided oversight of water supply and distribution, wastewater collection, sanitary sewage, stormwater collection, and roadway construction across a 3,300-hectare area.
Supported construction of over 50 kilometers of residential and arterial roadway networks and related infrastructure on a project costing over $450 million.

Taxiway “A” Reconstruction

Location: San Bernardino International Airport, CA

Prepared design and draft engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates for taxiway reconstruction.
Covered approximately 2,500 feet of PCC pavement reconstruction, grading, drainage, pavement marking, lighting, and utility relocation.

Apron Pavement Rehabilitation, Phase 4 & Glycol Collection System

Location: Compton/Woodley Airport, California

Calculated engineer’s estimating quantities.
Prepared demolition plans, paving plans, storm drain plans, joint elevation plans, and cross-section red mark drawings.

Port Columbus International, Airport Program Management

Vendor: Dynotec, INC

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Developed master utility plans for use with the new runway and terminal.

Client: Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and City of Columbus

Various Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and City of Columbus roadway design and construction projects, including: MAR-95-16.30, ODOT District 6; DEL-3-3.42, ODOT District 6; BUT 4 23.74, ODOT District 8; FRA-104-0.67, ODOT District 6; ATH-356-2.94/4.59, ODOT District 10; West Fifth Avenue Underpass, City of Columbus, Ohio; Central College Road at Harlem Road, Franklin County, Ohio; Morse Road Improvements, City of Columbus, Ohio; Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund No.6, City of Columbus, Ohio

Position: Assistant PM

Location: Ohio

Oversaw design and construction of multiple ODOT highway and roadway infrastructure improvement projects, including large intersections and heavy congestion areas.
Performed a traffic safety study for a 2.5-mile roadway segment, identified high accident rates, and recommended improvements.
Prepared roadway improvement recommendations and plans and presented them in public meetings.
Prepared roadway plans including profiles, cross sections, typical sections, traffic control plans, underground utility plans, pavement markings and signage, pavement calculations, and drainage recommendations.
Developed cross sections for a 1,000 FT roadway segment and prepared traffic control and design and estimate calculations for complex intersections, curb, and ramp details.

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