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Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
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Konstantinos  Karakilidis

Konstantinos Karakilidis

Electrical Enginner, Construction Manager, Planning Manager, Consulting Enginner
20 Pavlou Mela & Omonoias st. Kavala

Summary

Spherically experienced and results-driven professional who has worked for over 25 years in many demanding and complex infrastructure projects.
This background provided opportunities to gain experience in construction management and engineering and proficiency in a considerable number of knowledge, skill, and ability competencies, such as:

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Partner at Krates Consulting

Krates Consulting
, Greece
03.2022 - Current
  • Construction management
  • Planning Management
  • Preparation and development of tender packages, incl. specifications, scope of work, and schedules.
  • Review and reporting on bids.
  • Review of material / subcontract procurement
    and delivery schedules and updates
  • Ensure project team have a clear understanding of contract and applicable obligations.
  • Close liaison with Commercial management
  • Achieved successful client outcomes by identifying and addressing their unique needs and goals.
  • Cultivated strong professional network, facilitating opportunities for collaboration and growth.

Project Director

J/V ELLHNIS S.A. - ARION S.A.
North Greece, Greece
04.2016 - 08.2021
  • Irrigation dam construction on Marmara river (Prefecture of Kavala)/Phase II
  • Achieved consistent on-time project completion by establishing clear goals and timelines for team members.
  • Navigated challenging situations with diplomacy, resolving conflicts among team members while maintaining focus on project goals.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

J/V FILIPPOS S.A. - ELLHNIS S.A.
Prefecture Of Kavala, Greece
01.2011 - 12.2015
  • Irrigation dam construction on Marmara river (Prefecture of Kavala)/Phase I
  • Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
  • Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.
  • Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
  • Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace injuries, conducting regular site inspections and safety meetings.
  • Supervised team of 85 construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
  • Resolved conflicts among project teams and stakeholders, maintaining focus on collaborative problem-solving.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

J/V FILIPPOS S.A. - MAGAFINIS ADAM S.A. - ME.CON. S.A.
Prefecture Of Kavala, Greece
01.2007 - 12.2010
  • Construction of sewerage network at municipality of Chrysoupoli (Prefecture of Kavala)
  • Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
  • Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication between architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
  • Verified completed project met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.

MEP Engineer

FILIPPOS S.A.
North Greece
09.1995 - 11.2006
  • MEP Engineer.
    Provided engineering and technical support, investigated sites and suggested necessary improvements.
    Maintained high level of quality projects
    Minimized worksite risk and obtained high level of safety on all projects.

Visiting Lecturer

Kavala Institute of Technology - Educational Inst.
Prefecture Of Kavala, Greece
1993 - 2005

Classes:

  • Production - Transportation - Distribution of Electricity
  • Electrical Machines
  • Autodesk - AutoCad

Education

Course Certificate - Construction Scheduling

Columbia University of New York (online Course)
01.2022 - 05.2022

Course Certificate - Budgeting And Scheduling Projects

University of California, Irvine (online Course)
01.2022 - 05.2022

Certificate of Specialized Training - Smart Cities.

National And Kapodistrian University of Athens
Athens
06.2021 - 10.2021

Course Certificate - Construction Project Management

Columbia University of New York (online Course)
09.2017 - 02.2018

Certification - Managing Safely

Institution of Occupational Safety And Health - Iosh
11.2003 - 12.2003

Master of Science - Electrical & Computer Engineering

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) - Faculty of Engineering - Department of Electrical And Computer Engineering
Thessaloniki
09.1985 - 11.1991

Skills

In-depth knowledge of tools required and used at construction site

Additional Information

Technical Experience
Electrical Engineering:
Electrical substations of medium voltage.
Installation of generators, transformers, control panels.
Fibre optic and power cable installation.
Motor control centers
Cathodic systems.
Highway lighting.
Pumping stations.
Central heating systems.
Civil Engineering:
Building construction (military airport, public libraries, residential buildings).
Dam construction (Embankment dam with clay core).
Road construction and repair.
Drainage –storm water and sewer installation.
Well point dewatering.
Pipeline installation. (water and sewage)
Pipeline materials –steel and PE, up to 40” and 32” respectively.
Pipeline laying up to 8m depth, using trenching and excavation techniques.
Specialist Engineering:
Hydrostatic pressure testing of pipelines.
Pipeline video inspection and troubleshooting.
Cleaning, suction and rehabilitation of pipelines.
Pipeline repairing without excavation.
Horizontal directional drilling.
Drilling and blasting operations.
Shaft and tunnel construction.
Rock anchor installation.
Dam pressure grouting .
Quarry development and installation.
Design Engineering:
Formulation, installation / construction methods.
Co-ordination of all engineering / design functions.
Support site operations as required.
Co-ordination and preparation of as-built documentation.

Personal objectives

  • To work honestly and with full dedication in whichever project I undertake.
  • To make use of the given resources in the most effective way to produce desired results.
  • To expand my capabilities and challenge me in a positive way.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 05/13/1967
  • Marital Status: Married, two sons.

Languages

Greek
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Partner at Krates Consulting

Krates Consulting
03.2022 - Current

Course Certificate - Construction Scheduling

Columbia University of New York (online Course)
01.2022 - 05.2022

Course Certificate - Budgeting And Scheduling Projects

University of California, Irvine (online Course)
01.2022 - 05.2022

Certificate of Specialized Training - Smart Cities.

National And Kapodistrian University of Athens
06.2021 - 10.2021

Course Certificate - Construction Project Management

Columbia University of New York (online Course)
09.2017 - 02.2018

Project Director

J/V ELLHNIS S.A. - ARION S.A.
04.2016 - 08.2021

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

J/V FILIPPOS S.A. - ELLHNIS S.A.
01.2011 - 12.2015

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

J/V FILIPPOS S.A. - MAGAFINIS ADAM S.A. - ME.CON. S.A.
01.2007 - 12.2010

Certification - Managing Safely

Institution of Occupational Safety And Health - Iosh
11.2003 - 12.2003

MEP Engineer

FILIPPOS S.A.
09.1995 - 11.2006

Master of Science - Electrical & Computer Engineering

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) - Faculty of Engineering - Department of Electrical And Computer Engineering
09.1985 - 11.1991

Visiting Lecturer

Kavala Institute of Technology - Educational Inst.
1993 - 2005
Konstantinos KarakilidisElectrical Enginner, Construction Manager, Planning Manager, Consulting Enginner