Laila Arab
Summary
Strategic Civil and Structural Engineer with strong technical expertise and effective communication skills. Specialises in project management and stakeholder coordination to enhance team collaboration. Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite and Aconex, committed to driving impactful engineering initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
PMC Project manager
Ministry of Public Works
Kuwait International airport (Terminal II)
2023.05 - Current
- Oversee PMC contract implementation to ensure compliance with scope, specifications, schedule, and project objectives.
- Coordinate between contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to support smooth execution and timely approvals.
- Review contracts, schedules, technical submissions, and progress reports to ensure alignment with project requirements.
- Identify project risks and support mitigation strategies to minimize delays and non-compliance issues.
- Lead ORAT activities, coordinating operational readiness workshops, trials, simulations, and transition planning.
- Support development of operational procedures and training programs aligned with international aviation standards.
Site Engineer
MPW, Mega Projects Sector, Kuwait International Airport
2017.12 - 2023.05
- Supervising construction activities, ensuring adherence to design specifications, safety regulations, and project schedules.
- Conducting site inspections and coordinating with contractors to resolve technical and operational challenges.
- Assisting in the preparation of project progress reports, quality assurance documentation, and compliance records.
- Supporting the implementation of sustainable construction practices and materials selection in accordance with project requirements.
Civil Engineer
Ministry of Public Works
2015.06 - 2017.12
- Conducting structural evaluations and proposing repair strategies to ensure long-term sustainability.
- Prepared technical reports and documentation for maintenance and rehabilitation activities, supporting informed decision-making.
- Assisted in assessing and planning maintenance projects, enhancing functionality of public infrastructure.
- Coordinating with relevant departments to facilitate budget approvals and project scheduling.
Education
BEng (Honors) - Civil & Structural Engineering
University of Leeds
United Kingdom 2011.09 - 2014.07
Skills
Civil engineering expertise
Contract management
Project management
Aconex – Program management tool
Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Software Skills:
Communication proficiency
Team collaboration
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
References
References available upon request.
Training
- Qualification of Fresh Graduate Engineers – Kuwait, 2017
- Project Management Professional (PMP) 1&2 – Kuwait, 2017
- Professional Ethics – Kuwait, 2017
- AIM Sustainability Officer Training – Kuwait, 2018
- Preparing, Processing and Reading Contract Documents – Kuwait, 2019
- Design, Construction and Maintenance of Bridges and Tunnels – Kuwait, 2019
- Design of Reinforced Concrete – Kuwait, 2019
- Attended PMU test and factory visit for the glass façade of Terminal (II) – Republic of China (Dongguan/Wuhan), 2019
- Attended technical visits to (Hidada and AIC) factories in Jeddah to observe and witness the production lines and facilities for manufacturing the steel frames for the fixed bridges in Terminal (II) – KSA (Jeddah), 2019
Timeline
PMC Project manager
Ministry of Public Works
2023.05 - Current
Site Engineer
MPW, Mega Projects Sector, Kuwait International Airport
2017.12 - 2023.05
Civil Engineer
Ministry of Public Works
2015.06 - 2017.12
BEng (Honors) - Civil & Structural Engineering
University of Leeds
2011.09 - 2014.07