Kirubel Girma Bekele
Addis Ababa
Summary
Senior Pavement & Materials Engineer with over 15 years of international experience delivering transportation infrastructure projects across Ethiopia and Tanzania, including highways, bridges, industrial roads, and urban infrastructure. Experienced in pavement engineering, construction materials, geotechnical engineering, quality assurance, and laboratory management for projects funded by the World Bank, African Development Bank, EXIM Bank of China, and national road authorities. Demonstrated expertise in pavement design review, Superpave asphalt technology, structural concrete, geotechnical investigations, aggregate characterization, laboratory quality systems, and construction supervision. Skilled in evaluating material performance, reviewing mix designs, resolving construction quality issues, and ensuring compliance with AASHTO, ASTM, BS EN, Eurocodes, ACI, TANROADS, and Ethiopian Roads Administration specifications. Recognized for providing sound engineering judgment, leading multidisciplinary quality teams, improving construction quality systems, and supporting the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects from investigation through construction and final acceptance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pavement & Materials Engineer
BEZA CONSULTING ENGINEERS PLC
Tanzania
05.2026 - Current
- Project: Construction Supervision of Mkange–Tungamaa–Pangani Road (95.2 km) including bridge works (African Development Bank funded)
- Key Responsibilities & Achievements
- Lead pavement materials engineering and QA/QC activities for a major highway project comprising Superpave asphalt concrete, crushed rock base, cement-stabilized sub-base, bridges, and drainage structures.
- Review pavement designs and evaluate engineering modifications to improve constructability and long-term pavement performance.
- Evaluate Superpave asphalt, structural concrete, and cement-stabilized sub-base mix designs to verify compliance with project specifications and performance requirements.
- Supervise laboratory and field testing programs covering asphalt, aggregates, concrete, soils, and stabilized materials while ensuring compliance with approved testing frequencies.
- Assess aggregate sources through engineering evaluation, petrographic interpretation, durability assessment, and quality verification before approval for construction.
- Monitor calibration and operational readiness of laboratory equipment to maintain testing reliability and compliance with quality management procedures.
- Review contractor quality documentation, laboratory reports, and material submissions, providing technically justified recommendations for approval.
- Coordinate with resident engineers, contractors, laboratories, and project stakeholders to resolve construction quality issues and maintain project progress.
- Monitor geotechnical investigations and sub-surface drainage works to ensure compliance with design intent and project specifications.
- Support the Resident Project Manager in technical reporting, quality assurance documentation, and engineering decision-making.
Geotechnical & Materials Engineer
TANROADS ENGINEERING CONSULTING UNIT
Rukwa Region, Tanzania
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Project: Emergency Works Due to El Niño and Hidaya Cyclone – Construction of Kisa Bridge (40 m), Kinambo II Bridge (50 m) and Ilemba (Mkanga I & II) Bridge (60 m)
- Client: TANROADS | Funding: World Bank | Project Value: USD 10 Million
- Key Responsibilities & Achievements
- Led materials engineering and QA/QC activities for the construction of three composite bridges, ensuring compliance with contract specifications, approved drawings, and international engineering standards.
- Supervised bored reinforced concrete pile construction, pile caps, abutments, wing walls, reinforced concrete decks, and ancillary bridge works.
- Verified geotechnical investigations, borehole logs, subsurface conditions, and pile foundation recommendations to ensure compliance with design assumptions.
- Supervised pile integrity testing (PIT), static pile load testing, and foundation quality verification in accordance with applicable standards.
- Evaluated structural concrete mix designs, aggregate quality, cement performance, chemical admixtures, and reinforcement materials before approval for construction.
- Directed laboratory and field testing programs covering aggregates, concrete, reinforced steel, structural steel, water, cement, and construction materials.
- Reviewed laboratory results including Los Angeles Abrasion (LAA), Aggregate Crushing Value (ACV), Ten Percent Fines Value (TFV), soundness, stripping resistance, concrete compressive strength, and reinforcement testing.
- Supervised fabrication, erection, and inspection of structural steel girders, including installation and torque verification of High-Strength Friction Grip (HSFG) bolts.
- Coordinated Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of structural steel girders, HSFG bolts, and elastomeric bearings with manufacturers and third-party inspection agencies in China.
- Reviewed contractor quality plans, inspection and test plans (ITPs), material submissions, method statements, and laboratory reports, ensuring only compliant materials were incorporated into permanent works.
- Managed non-conformance reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and material approvals while supporting timely project delivery.
- Provided technical advice to the Resident Engineer regarding material performance, construction quality, and engineering compliance.
Senior Pavement & Materials Engineer
ENGINEERING CORPORATION OF OROMIA (ECO)
Ethiopia
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Project: GADA Special Economic Zone Road Infrastructure Project
- Key Responsibilities & Achievements
- Directed quality assurance activities for asphalt pavements, granular pavement layers, concrete works, drainage structures, and associated infrastructure.
- Reviewed pavement design proposals and recommended engineering modifications to improve constructability and long-term pavement performance.
- Evaluated asphalt concrete, concrete, and cement-stabilized sub-base mix designs to verify compliance with project specifications and quality requirements.
- Supervised contractor laboratories, sampling procedures, testing frequencies, equipment calibration, and material certification processes.
- Inspected aggregate sources, borrow pits, and quarry operations to ensure continuous production of compliant construction materials.
- Coordinated quality assurance activities between contractors, laboratories, consultants, and project management teams.
- Investigated material-related non-conformities and implemented corrective actions to maintain construction quality and specification compliance.
- Monitored geotechnical investigations and subsurface drainage works to ensure compliance with approved engineering recommendations.
- Supervised quality control of precast concrete products, including RCC pipes, kerbs, guideposts, and drainage components.
Senior Pavement & Materials Engineer
STADIA ENGINEERING WORKS PLC
Ethiopia
10.2019 - 12.2022
- Projects:
- Debre Markos – Kuch – Zigam – Chagni Road
- Fik – Segeg – Gerbo – Denan Road
- Segeg – Gerbo – Yoale Road
- Chereti – Graboski – Gorodamole Road
- Key Responsibilities & Achievements
- Led pavement materials engineering activities on multiple highway construction supervision projects totaling more than 280 km of flexible pavements.
- Reviewed pavement designs, material specifications, contractor submissions, and engineering proposals to ensure compliance with Ethiopian Roads Administration requirements.
- Evaluated asphalt concrete, double surface dressing, concrete, stabilized layer, and granular pavement mix designs before construction approval.
- Directed laboratory quality assurance systems, ensuring proper calibration, testing frequencies, and compliance with quality management procedures.
- Supervised construction quality of asphalt works, crushed stone bases, granular sub-bases, bridge concrete, and drainage structures.
- Prepared and reviewed Project Quality Assurance Manuals, contractor Quality Control Plans, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
- Conducted engineering assessments of material sources, aggregate quality, borrow areas, and quarry operations to support sustainable material supply.
- Managed contractor quality audits, non-conformance investigations, and corrective action implementation.
- Worked closely with Resident Engineers and multidisciplinary supervision teams to resolve construction quality issues and maintain project progress.
- Reviewed geotechnical investigation reports and incorporated engineering recommendations into construction quality management processes.
Senior Pavement & Materials Engineer (Acting Resident Engineer by Delegation)
IDCON INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS PLC
Ethiopia
05.2017 - 09.2019
- Project: Debark – Buhait – Dilyibza Design & Build Road Project (73 km)
- Client: Ethiopian Roads Administration (ERA) | Project Value: USD 70 Million
- Key Responsibilities & Achievements
- Directed pavement materials engineering and quality assurance activities for a 73 km design-and-build highway project comprising asphalt concrete pavement, crushed stone road base, granular sub-base, drainage structures, and seven bridges.
- Reviewed pavement designs, contractor method statements, material submittals, and quality documentation to ensure compliance with contract specifications and ERA standards.
- Evaluated asphalt concrete, structural concrete, and cement-stabilized sub-base mix designs, verifying laboratory performance and production quality prior to approval.
- Managed laboratory and field quality control programs covering aggregates, asphalt, concrete, soils, and pavement construction materials.
- Assessed quarry operations, borrow areas, and aggregate sources to ensure continuous production of compliant construction materials.
- Led investigations into material-related non-conformities, implemented corrective actions, and ensured timely closure of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
- Reviewed geotechnical investigation reports and provided engineering recommendations to support pavement foundation performance and construction quality.
- Supervised production of precast concrete components, including RCC pipes, kerbs, guideposts, and drainage units, ensuring compliance with approved specifications.
- During delegated assignments as Acting Resident Engineer, supervised multidisciplinary site teams, monitored construction progress, reviewed contractor work programmes, equipment, and resource allocation, and coordinated project reporting and stakeholder communication.
Materials Inspector / Inspector of Works / Acting Materials Engineer
INTERCONTINENTAL CONSULTANTS AND TECHNOCRATS PVT. LTD. (ICT)
Ethiopia
03.2011 - 04.2017
- Major Projects
- Kombolcha – Burka Road (World Bank)
- Yalo – Nahila Road
- Jimma – Bonga – Mizan Junction Road
- Key Responsibilities & Achievements
- Supervised construction quality for highway earthworks, pavement layers, bridge works, drainage structures, and associated infrastructure in accordance with contract specifications and approved construction procedures.
- Directed sampling and laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, asphalt materials, concrete, and pavement layers to verify compliance with quality requirements.
- Monitored contractor material production facilities, stockpiles, crushing plants, asphalt plants, and construction operations to ensure consistent product quality.
- Verified deployment of approved construction materials, equipment, workmanship, and construction methodologies throughout project execution.
- Witnessed laboratory and field testing activities, reviewed quality records, and recommended acceptance or corrective actions based on engineering evaluation.
- Reviewed contractor work programmes, staffing, equipment deployment, and construction sequencing to support efficient project implementation.
- Maintained comprehensive daily construction records, laboratory documentation, weather reports, inspection reports, and progress summaries to support contract administration and quality management.
- Progressively assumed Acting Materials Engineer responsibilities by providing technical guidance, reviewing laboratory data, and supporting senior supervision staff on complex engineering issues.
Materials Engineer
CHINA COMMUNICATION CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD. (CCCC)
Ethiopia
04.2010 - 03.2011
- Project: Addis Ababa – Adama Expressway Design & Build Project (79.6 km Six-Lane Expressway)
- Key Responsibilities & Achievements
- Participated in geotechnical and construction materials investigations for Ethiopia's first expressway, including identification and evaluation of quarry sites, borrow areas, and pavement materials.
- Assisted in pavement engineering activities through investigation of subgrade conditions, material characterization, and engineering assessment of pavement construction materials.
- Prepared structural concrete mix designs and trial batches for various concrete classes used in bridges, drainage structures, and highway infrastructure.
- Coordinated laboratory and field quality control testing for soils, aggregates, asphalt materials, and concrete, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
- Reviewed laboratory test results and verified compliance with applicable engineering standards prior to material approval.
- Supported development and implementation of Quality Control Plans, laboratory testing programs, and material approval procedures.
- Monitored production efficiency of crushing plants, material processing operations, and construction equipment to support uninterrupted project delivery.
- Prepared daily engineering reports and quality documentation for project management and construction supervision teams.
Assistant Materials Engineer
CRBC ADDIS ENGINEERING PLC – CENTRAL LABORATORY
Ethiopia
07.2009 - 04.2010
- Key Responsibilities & Achievements
- Supported senior materials engineers in laboratory and field quality control activities for major urban road construction projects in Addis Ababa.
- Participated in construction materials investigations, including identification, sampling, testing, and engineering evaluation of quarry materials, borrow areas, soils, aggregates, and pavement materials.
- Assisted in preparing concrete mix designs and trial mixes for structural and pavement applications in accordance with project specifications.
- Performed laboratory testing of construction materials and verified compliance with applicable standards before incorporation into permanent works.
- Assisted in developing sampling and testing programmes, laboratory reporting procedures, and quality documentation.
- Monitored material production activities and maintained accurate laboratory records, daily reports, and testing documentation.
- Developed a strong technical foundation in pavement materials engineering, laboratory testing, and construction quality control that supported progression into senior engineering roles.
Education
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) - Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering)
Mekelle University
Mekelle, Ethiopia04.2019
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Civil Engineering
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia07.2009
Skills
- Pavement Engineering
- Flexible Pavement Design Review
- Asphalt Pavement Construction
- Cement Stabilized Pavement Layers
- Pavement Materials Engineering
- Pavement Rehabilitation Principles
- Pavement Performance Evaluation
- Heavy-Duty Pavement Concepts
- Industrial Road Infrastructure
- Materials Engineering
- Asphalt Materials
- Concrete Technology
- Aggregate Engineering
- Soils Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Material Source Investigations
- Quarry Evaluation
- Borrow Area Investigation
- Petrographic Assessment
- Durability Evaluation
- Pile Load Tests
- Pile Integrity Tests
- Asphalt Technology
- Superpave Mix Design
- Marshall Mix Design
- Asphalt Plant Quality Control
- Aggregate Gradation Analysis
- Binder Content Evaluation
- Asphalt Volumetric Properties
- Moisture Susceptibility Assessment
- Structural Concrete
- High-Performance Concrete
- Concrete Mix Design
- Reinforced Concrete Construction
- Concrete Durability
- Admixture Evaluation
- Concrete Quality Assurance
- QA/QC Management
- Construction Quality Management
- Laboratory Management
- Material Approval
- Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
- Non-Conformance Report (NCR) Management
- Contractor Quality Audits
- Site Laboratory Audits
- Equipment Calibration Verification
- Laboratory Testing
- Aggregates
- Los Angeles Abrasion (LAA)
- Aggregate Crushing Value (ACV)
- Ten Percent Fines Value (TFV)
- Aggregate Impact Value (AIV)
- Sodium Sulphate Soundness
- Relative Density
- Water Absorption
- Flakiness Index
- Elongation Index
- Petrographic Analysis
- Concrete
- Compressive Strength
- Slump
- Density
- Core Testing
- Reinforcement Testing
- Fresh Concrete Testing
- Asphalt
- Superpave Volumetrics
- Binder Content
- Asphalt Extraction
- Air Voids
- VMA
- VFA
- Marshall Properties
- Soils
- Classification
- Atterberg Limits
- Compaction
- Moisture-Density Relationship
- CBR
- Field Density
- Stabilized Materials
Certification
- Registered Practicing Professional Materials Engineer (PPME/2440), Construction Works Regulatory Authority (CWRA), Ethiopia
- Member, Ethiopian Association of Civil Engineers (EACE)
- Member, Ethiopian Geotechnical Society (EGS)
References
- Joseph, Gimonge, Eng., jostev07@yahoo.com, +255 768 474 251, TANROADS – Rukwa Regional Manager's Office, Former Supervisor, In Charge of Development Projects
- Hamza, Faiswary, Eng., +255 756 479 439, TANROADS Headquarters, Client's representative, Project Engineer
- Selamawit, Seid, Mrs., +251 917 801 375, +251 957 038 343, Engineering Corporation of Oromia (ECO), Former Employer, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Habtamu, Girmay, Mr., habtfree@gmail.com, +251 911 936 927, +255 748 222 764, SABA Engineering PLC, Former Supervisor, Resident Engineer
- Asfaw, Debebe, Mr., +251 929 923 400, STADIA Engineering Works PLC, Former Supervisor, Co-founder & Deputy General Manager
SELECTED MAJOR PROJECTS
Mkange – Tungamaa – Pangani Road Project, Tanzania, Client: TANROADS | Funding: African Development Bank, Project Value: USD 38.1 Million, 95.2 km flexible pavement highway, Superpave asphalt concrete wearing course, Crushed rock road base, Cement-stabilized sub-base (Class C1), Bridge and drainage structures, Role: Senior Pavement & Materials Engineer, Ntendo-Kizungu Section Road Project, Tanzania, Client: TANROADS | Funding: Government of Tanzania, Project Value: USD 20.9 Million, 25 km flexible pavement highway, Superpave asphalt concrete wearing course, Crushed rock road base, Cement-stabilized sub-base (Class C1), Drainage structures, Role: Pavement & Materials Engineer, Emergency Bridge Reconstruction Project, Rukwa Region, Tanzania, Client: TANROADS | Funding: World Bank, Project Value: USD 10 Million, Three composite bridges (40 m, 50 m and 60 m spans), Bored pile foundations, Reinforced concrete substructures and superstructures, Structural steel girders, Factory Acceptance Testing (China), Role: Geotechnical & Materials Engineer, GADA Special Economic Zone Road Project, Ethiopia, Four-lane divided carriageway, Asphalt concrete pavement, Industrial infrastructure, Utilities and drainage systems, Role: Senior Pavement & Materials Engineer, Addis Ababa – Adama Expressway, Ethiopia, 79.6 km six-lane expressway, Prestressed bridges, Toll plazas, Interchanges, Asphalt pavement, Role: Materials Engineer
Certification
I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV correctly describes myself, my qualifications, and my experience. Kirubel Girma Bekele Name of Expert Signature Date
Nationality
Ethiopian
Other Skills & Training: • Training Program on Consultancy Services for Road Asset Management Sup
· Training Program on Consultancy Services for Road Asset Management Support Systems (RAMS based on HDM-4), conducted by Hitcon Engineering PLC (January 2022).
· Training on ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) – Awareness, Roadmap, and Implementation, conducted by STADIA Engineering Works Consultant PLC (July 2022).
· Ethio-German Engineering Capacity Building Training Program (GTZ–ECBP) Internship Session held at the Ethiopian Roads Authority Design Office (Headquarters, Addis Ababa) (July–September 2008).
· Python Programming Foundations Certificate.
· Applied Python for AI Certificate
· Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Foundation Certificate.
· Other Computer Software and On-the-Job Training.
· Drafting Software – AutoCAD.
· Microsoft Office Suite.
· Geotechnical and Structural Design Software: FLAC 3D, PLAXIS, MATLAB, SHAKE, SigmaPlot, GeoStudio, UK-DCP, etc.
· Ethiopian Roads Authority GIS-enabled RAMS, Road Condition, and Inventory Data Collection System Applications.
· Programming Software – Python (using Anaconda, Jupyter, and Google Colab).
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Amharic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Pavement & Materials Engineer
BEZA CONSULTING ENGINEERS PLC
05.2026 - Current
Geotechnical & Materials Engineer
TANROADS ENGINEERING CONSULTING UNIT
11.2024 - 12.2025
Senior Pavement & Materials Engineer
ENGINEERING CORPORATION OF OROMIA (ECO)
07.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Pavement & Materials Engineer
STADIA ENGINEERING WORKS PLC
10.2019 - 12.2022
Senior Pavement & Materials Engineer (Acting Resident Engineer by Delegation)
IDCON INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS PLC
05.2017 - 09.2019
Materials Inspector / Inspector of Works / Acting Materials Engineer
INTERCONTINENTAL CONSULTANTS AND TECHNOCRATS PVT. LTD. (ICT)
03.2011 - 04.2017
Materials Engineer
CHINA COMMUNICATION CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD. (CCCC)
04.2010 - 03.2011
Assistant Materials Engineer
CRBC ADDIS ENGINEERING PLC – CENTRAL LABORATORY
07.2009 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Civil Engineering
Addis Ababa University
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) - Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering)
Mekelle University