Contruction/Engineering of civil Engineering projects.What type of job are you looking for? Supervising or management position for the Construction/Engineering of Civil Engineering projects. What nationality are you? Greek/USA What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English (fluent) Greek (native) What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Greece, Europe or any other location for the right job What countries have you worked in? USA and Greece What countries do you have a visa to work in? Europe and USA What field do you currently work in? Construction of civil Engineering projects What fields have you worked in before? Construction of civil Engineering projects What qualifications do you hold? Master of science in civil engineering (structural Engineering)USA Bachelor of science in civil engineering USA Technology engineering in civil engineering (structural Engineering) Greece Licensed Civil Engineer in Greece Grade D MEK (Registry For Experienced Constructors) in Greece Licensed Professional Engineer in NEW YORK, USA Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? I consider both of them very valuable because only through formal education you can understand the principles of engineering. The skills which you gain through the experience are essential in applying the knowledge you have gained through formal education. Describe the benefits of working with others The construction of any project is the work of a lot of people. No one can build anything alone. The only way you can succeed in building anything is if you work well with others. Describe the benefits of working alone Only the ability to concentrate when you are working on a specific task What was your worst working experience? Dealing with local organized groups, who try to interfere with the progress of the construction. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? To concentrate on the job you are doing today and make sure it is done right so you can forget about it and not have to think of it after wards. Construction mistakes are very costly and a lot of them can be fatal. I believe that the worst things in this field are collapses during construction or during the life of the project and the human lives of innocent people that can be lost because of the irresponsibility and/or ignorance of some people. What unique skills do you have? I have more than 20 years hands on construction experience. I know the latest specifications,standards, materials and methods of EUROPE and USA for the construction industry. I have experience in managing very complicated construction projects. I have the ability to organize and coordinate the progress of the work concentrating on the critical path for the timely completion, I am able to give solutions to technical issues. I can Undertake the management of a project from the bidding phase to the final completion. I can undertake the responsibility of estimating, bidding, scheduling, subcontract bidding, preparing subcontracts, coordinating and supervising field work, solving technical problems and handling all the paper work for the project management until the project final completion. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? Manage a high scale civil engineering construction project or direct and manage various projects. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? Constructing projects which make the life of people better and my influence in enforcing the public safety, which is very often ignored by construction personnel who do not have the engineering background and always try to cut corners without knowing the consequences of their actions. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? Paper work that is not essential but it is required by agencies. Why are you looking for a job now. Due to economic crisis there is no available work in my area as a licensed public works contractor. How can potential employers contact you? asbathens@yahoo.com | 
