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joe abi saad

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Cost estimator at Eiffage Construction who created Python and AI tools that cut cost-analysis cycles by 40%.

France

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What I'm looking for

I’m eager to apply my combined engineering and business expertise in business-oriented roles that require deep analysis and stakeholder management.

At Eiffage Construction, I moved from structural engineering into cost estimation, connecting technical project details with commercial and financial decisions.

As a Cost Estimator, I quantified costs for major infrastructure projects and created custom Python and AI tools to process market data. These tools reduced cost-analysis cycles by 40% and improved projection accuracy.

I also benchmarked prices across a network of subcontractors and used Power BI and SQL to show cost variances and budget performance. My work helped validate the financial feasibility of project budgets.

After completing INSEAD’s Business Foundations Certificate, I’m eager to apply my engineering and business background in analytical, business-oriented roles involving deep analysis and stakeholder management.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Cost Estimator

Current

Eiffage Construction

Mar 2023 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Performed detailed financial quantification and bottom-up cost estimation for major infrastructure projects valued between €150M and €350M.
Analyzed technical variables to forecast project expenditures, ensuring alignment between engineered designs and corporate financial targets.
Designed and implemented custom Python & AI tools to process thousands of market data points, reducing cost-analysis c

Structural Engineer

Eiffage Construction

Sep 2022 - Feb 2023 (5 months)

• Conducted detailed structural analyses using advanced modeling software tools to enhance accuracy and reliability.
• Participated in site inspections worth up to €80M, ensuring adherence to design specifications and industry standards.
• Continued to enhance the automation process for calculation tools to streamline both the design and execution phases, while simultaneously performing structural

Structural Engineer

Eiffage Construction

Mar 2022 - Aug 2022 (5 months)

• Developed and implemented automation processes for calculation tools using AI-assisted techniques in Excel, which improved design efficiency by 45% and contributed time savings in design and cost savings in project execution.

• Leveraged AI-driven software to automate repetitive design tasks and calculations, enhancing productivity and allowing for more focus on complex engineering challenges.

Civil Engineering Intern

Apave

Jul 2020 - Sep 2020 (2 months)

Worked as Civil Engineering Intern at Apave.

Civil Engineering Intern

Constratec

Jun 2019 - Jul 2019 (1 month)

Worked as Civil Engineering Intern at Constratec.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

INSEAD

Certificate, Business Foundations

2025 - 2025

The Business Foundations Certificate (BFC) at INSEAD is a rigorous program designed to provide a solid grounding in core business disciplines. The curriculum covers finance, marketing, organizational behavior, strategy, and data analysis, equipping participants with the analytical and managerial skills to make informed decisions and lead effectively in diverse business environments. The program em