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carole abou chacra

@caroleabouchacra

I lead steel structural engineering teams, delivering optimized designs from concept through execution across GCC and international projects.

Lebanon

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead structural engineering teams and end-to-end steel structure projects, combining design optimization, quality control, BIM training, logistics solutions, and client coordination.

I lead the Structural Engineering Department at SPAN, reviewing and approving structural designs, calculations, and drawings while guiding projects from concept through execution, budgets, and timelines.

I've built my career in steel structures across France, Africa, and the GCC, spanning seismic and wind calculations, connection design, shop drawings, BIM training, warehouse logistics, and storage-capacity optimization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of Structural Engineering Department

Current

SPAN Group

Sep 2024 - Present (2 years)

Lead, mentor, and support the structural engineering team. Oversee projects from concept to execution, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.

Leadership Team Management Structural Design Review Quality Assurance Project Management R&D Cost Optimization

Team Leader

SPAN Group

Jan 2021 - Sep 2024 (3 years 8 months)

Guided, coached, and motivated the steel structural team. Organized and controlled work to ensure high-quality submissions.

Team Leadership Coaching Quality Control Problem Solving Collaboration

BIM Trainer

BIM-ME

Apr 2017 - May 2022 (5 years 1 month)

Project consultant and Tekla Structures trainer.

Tekla Structure BIM Training Project Consulting

Senior Steel Structural Engineer

SPAN Group

Dec 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years)

Certified steel structural engineer for UAE municipality in design, consultancy, and contracting. Handled company projects with France.

Structural steel design Consulting Contracting Client Coordination Project Validation

Steel Structural Engineer

SPAN Group

Mar 2014 - Dec 2018 (4 years 9 months)

Performed modeling, structural calculation, connection design, shop drawings, and BOMs for steel structures. Implemented new software for racking components calculations and warehouse logistics solutions.