Saad Zaghloul Fathy abdelgawwad

Saad Zaghloul Fathy abdelgawwad

General Surveyor

Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emiratestabbio.com/ssaadzaghloul9https://www.linkedin.com/in/saad-abduljawad?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_android

Profile summary

General Surveyor with 4 years of experience in land surveying and 1 year in marine surveying seeking a position in a construction or consulting environment where I can apply my expertise in infrastructure projects roads steel structures utilitieslandscaping general construction and marine projects Committed to precise execution efficient field coordination and delivering works that meet the highest quality standards

Career highlights

Achieved rail alignment accuracy: Supervised surveying works for a 140 km highspeed rail project, directly managing 70 km of alignment with achieved accuracy within 5 mm/km.

Precise steel structure staking: Executed precise setting out works for anchor bolts and foundations in a $5M industrial steel structure project, achieving accuracy within 2 mm.

Key skills

Skills
Topographical surveysTraversingGPS/Total Station network surveysStaking out: steel structures, infrastructure, landscaping, utilities, and civil worksQuantity calculations (excavation, backfilling, soil layers) using Civil 3DPreparing field staking papers, detailed execution reports, and daily logsAutoCAD drawingsAs-Built filesSDR filesReviewing slopes and elevations based on drawings and site conditionsTeam leadershipSupervision of more than 10 surveyors in large-scale projectsWorking with both Local and UTM coordinate systems, conversions included3D Laser Scanning & Point Cloud Processing (e.g., FARO Scene, Leica Cyclone, Trimble RealWorks): Capturing detailed as-built conditions and creating accurate 3D models for BIM integration and clash detection.BIM (Building Information Modeling) Proficiency (e.g., Revit, Civil 3D): Integrating survey data into BIM workflows for clash detection, coordination, and asset management throughout the project lifecycle.GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Mapping & Analysis (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS): Utilizing GIS for spatial data management, analysis, and visualization of infrastructure assets and land use planning.Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) / Drone Surveying & Photogrammetry: Collecting high-resolution aerial imagery and creating orthomosaics, digital surface models (DSMs), and 3D models for large-scale site mapping and progress monitoring.Geodetic Control Network Establishment & Adjustment: Establishing and maintaining high-accuracy geodetic control networks for precise positioning and spatial reference.LiDAR Data Processing & Analysis (Terrestrial & Mobile): Expertise in processing and analyzing LiDAR data from various sources for feature extraction, change detection, and terrain modeling.Construction Surveying Advanced Techniques: Deep understanding of advanced construction surveying techniques such as machine control, deformation monitoring, and precise alignment.Land Development Regulations & Permitting: Knowledge of land development regulations, zoning ordinances, and permitting processes to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.Boundary Law & Legal Descriptions: Proficiency in boundary law principles, interpretation of legal descriptions, and preparation of easement documents.Project Management (Surveying Specific): Advanced project management skills, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder communication, tailored to surveying projects.

Professional experience

marine surveyorAug 2025 - Present
Traverse Survey And Design | Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Integrated Surveying Operations Spearheaded land and hydrographic surveying operations utilizing advanced surveying instrumentation and specialized software to deliver high precision spatial data Team Leadership Site Supervision Supervised and directed on site surveying teams ensuring strict adherence to technical standards and project timelines across diverse project locations Operational Communication Coordination: Served as the primary technical point of contact maintaining seamless communication between site surveying teams project management and stakeholders to ensure operational efficiency Quality Assurance Technical Compliance Overseeing data collection processes ensuring the integrity of both terrestrial and hydrographic survey outputs and enforcing best practices in all survey activities

Land Surveyor Industrial Steel Structure ProjectJun 2024 - Jan 2025
Fixed Survey

Producing high precision surveying engineering drawings and detailed site layouts leveraging accurate coordinate extraction and dimensional analysis to streamline construction workflows and ensure exact structural execution

General Surveyor Landscaping & Utilities ProjectJul 2023 - May 2024
Sqoopc Company

Landscape Network Design Topographic Surveying Executed comprehensive topographic surveys for landscape projects, establishing a localized surveying control network to ensure spatial accuracy across the site Engineering Drafting Excavation Control Drafted detailed surveying layouts integrated with precise excavation levels, ensuring all site preparation complies with design specifications. Precision Setting Out Infrastructure Alignment Managed the site setting out for complex landscape elements including water features drainage sewage networks and intricate marble flooring installations Vertical Control Leveling Established strict vertical control for water pipes fountains and hardscape finish levels to ensure accurate alignment with the Finished Floor Level (FFL) requirements Technical Handover Documentation Managed the final delivery process with project consultants providing comprehensive asbuilt documentation including precise coordinates and elevation data in organized Excel based survey reports

General Surveyor Urban Roads Project (20 km)Jun 2022 - May 2023
Al-Motahida Company

Topographic Survey Network Mapping Conducting high precision topographic surveys for road networks in Alexandria ensuring all site features are accurately captured Engineering Drafting and Control Network Drafting comprehensive surveying engineering drawings and establishing site specific control points (benchmarks) to ensure absolute spatial accuracy Site Layout and Subsurface Analysis Expertise in sector setting out and identification of excavation strata levels, ensuring compliance with geotechnical and design requirements Consultant Coordination and Handover Managing the final sector delivery process in direct coordination with project consultants, ensuring all technical documentation meets quality standards

General Surveyor High-Speed Rail Project (140 km)Jan 2021 - May 2022
Talaat Moustafa Group

Surveying Data Management & Drafting Designing comprehensive surveying layouts and engineering drawing Generating and processing SDR files for seamless data transfer between office software and field survey equipment Site Setting Out Coordinate Control Executing precise site setting out operations by converting global project coordinates into local site specific control points Managing control networks to ensure the accuracy of all site construction activities As-Built Verification Structural Alignment Conducting detailed site surveys and as-built verifications to compare field progress against design intent Ensuring that all structural elements are executed in strict accordance with approved engineering drawings and specifications

Education

Geography Department Surveying and Mapping, Geography / SurveyingDec 2017 - Jul 2023
Tanta University

Certifications

Technical Office Roads CourseEngineer Islam Fawzi · 2023-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
Surveying Technical Office Course United Office · 2024-06-01T00:00:00.000Z
Testing on surveying equipmentSurveying System · 2023-12-01T00:00:00.000Z