CURRICULUM VITAE

Family name:
First name:
Date of birth:
Nationality:
Civil Status:		 Atria
Gianfranco
16th Jan 1960
Italian
Married, two children
Education:
Institution: University of Palermo. Faculty of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences.
Date: October 2006 - March 2014
Degree obtained: Master Science in Geology. Five year degree.

Thesis (three year degree): Seismic refraction tomography applied on karstic rock massifs. Saint Calogero Mount case study (Sciacca - AG, Sicily).

Thesis (Master science): Inverse models in HVSR and MASW techniques bound by stratigraphic data of soil. Bandita-Roccella area (PA, Sicily).

Institution: Consorzio Universitario in Ingegneria della Qualità, Pisa (Italy)
Consortium of University
Date: From April 1999 to January 2000
Degree obtained: Quality Management Master
Institution: University of Palermo (Italy). Faculty of Civil Engineering.
Date: From October 1986 to July 1990
Degree obtained: MSc CIV ENG. Master Science in Transportation Engineering.
(Five year degree).
Major: Road Construction.

Thesis on fatigue of concrete pavements.
Institution: University of Palermo (Italy). Faculty of Civil Engineering.
Date: From October 1978 to July 1986
Degree obtained: MSc CIV ENG. Master Science in Civil Engineering.
(Five year degree).
Major : Buildings. Structural and Geotechnical Engineering.

Thesis on dynamics of reservoirs.
Institution: High School”Liceo Classico Garibaldi”, Palermo (Italy)
Date: From October 1974 to July 1978
Degree obtained: Diploma di Maturità Classica (Human Sciences, 5 years)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Date: From December 2014 till present
Location: Algeria
Company: TRANSURB (Belgium)
Position: Technical Director
Description: Project:Modernisation de la ligne ferroviaire Thénia - Tizi Ouzou et son électrification jusqu’à Oued Aissi (64 km).
Employer:Agence Nationale d'Etudes et de Suivi de la Réalisation des Investissements Ferroviaires (ANESRIF).
Financing Agency: Algerian Government.
Contractor:Groupement d’Entreprises TEHOZEN:
- Groupe Texeira Duarte (Ouvrages d’Art, Bâtiment BV-S/S), Portugal.
- Groupe ETRHB - HADDAD (Terrassement et Ouvrages d’Art), Algérie.
- OZGÜN (Tunnels), Turquie.
- ENYSE (Poste Aiguillages), Espagne.
- TD-Somafel (Voie, signalisation, électrification).
Project Description:
50 km Railway Project and relevant electrification 25KV/50 Hz up to 60 km (from Thénia to Oued Aissi), including earth movements, bridges, telecommunication and signalisation system type ETCS Niveau 1+GSM-R.
Rail type UIC 60 on double-block concrete beams. 160 Km / h maximum speed for voyagers.
Cost of the Project (Avenant 4): 56.255.159.864,73 DAE TTC (Equivalent Dinars)
(euro percentage :185.684.694,23 €)
Job description:
Technical Coordination and implementation of the mission of TRANSURB TECHNIRAIL (Modernisation de la ligne ferroviaire Thénia - Tizi Ouzou et son électrification jusqu’à Oued Aissi).
Management of all aspects of project, including key personnel and relevant activities, technical problems, work planning, programme and schedules.
Budget estimation and document control in accordance with technical specifications, the contract documents and the Client needs.
Roll meeting management and site visit planned to solve technical problems. Technical documents analysis and relevant approval.
Management of all geological and geotechnical aspects related to the project, especially foundation settlements, landslides and rockfalls.
All dealings with the Client ANESRIF, TEHOZEN Contractor and subcontractors, relevant Consulting Engineers and experts.
9-10 September 2015. Treviso (Italy): 4th quality inspection at BIT steel factory for the acceptance of steel beams on the Km 24+213 bridge.
Date: November 2013 – Avril 2014
Location: Kazakhstan
Company: Impresa Contractor
Position: Project and Branch Manager
Description: Project: South West Road Project: Western Europe-Western China International Transit Corridor (CAREC 1b&6b)
Kazakhstan SW Road Projects, Contract SWRP-1702-1752 ICB(W/7)-001/2009
Financing Agency:International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
Employer:Ministry of Transport and Communication. Republic of Kazakhstan.
Engineer:Kazdorproject Ltd.
PMC Consulting: SNC- Lavalin International Inc.
Project description:
Reconstruction of 42 km existing road and 7 km new road, from km 1702 to km 1752, including twelve bridges, one intersection, nine culvert boxes and thirthy five circular culverts. Ten bus stops and 5 platforms. Designed Time of completion: 36 months 12.427.181.757 KZT. Euro: 56.178.209,65 The project is located in the the territory of Zhagalash rayon and Syrdarya rayon of Kyzylorda Oblast. The road section start at PK 0+00, which corresponds to the existing km 1702+00 of the existing highway RF Border (to Samara) – Shymkent, through Uralsk, Aktobe, Kyzylorda.
Job description:
- Branch Management. Contractor Representative in Kazakhstan.
- Project Management:Management Termination of Contract in international dispute as per FIDIC Conditions of Contract.
All dealings with the Employer, The Engineer, contractors and sub-contractors, lawyers and administrations as Custom Department, Geology, Environmental, Hazard and Building Department.
Branch management, including cost analysis, health and safety, human ressources, responsibility for administrative procedures, approval of orders and purchasing, negotiations and settle disputes.
Date: May 2012 – October 2013
Location: Italy
Company: Municipality of Palermo. Bureau of Consulting Geologists.
Position: Project Engineer. Geologist.
Description: May 2012 – October 2013. Municipality of Palermo (Transportation Department).
As a Civil and Geotechnical Engineer
Railways and Infrastructures.
Technical and Geotechnical reports. Evaluation of geotechnical reports of the Contractor following settlements and fractures of buildings in central area after tunnel excavation in 60 m soft silty-sandy soil section.
All dealings with hazard and buildings Department.


March 2013 – September 2013. Bureau of Consulting Geologists and Engineers.
As a Geologist.
Infrastructures, roads projects and dumpings.
Studies and evaluation of slope stability in dumpings.
Seismic investigations in urban areas and in civil engineering applications.
Usage of seismic interpretation, analysis and modelling.
Collecting and data interpretation related to the earth's surface and the soils and rocks beneath.
Estimation of dynamic characteristics of subsurface using H/V measurements and MASW analysis.
Date: December 2010 – May 2012
Location: ALGERIA
Company: LOUIS BERGER Group.
Position: Chef de Lot Est (Section Est Manager).
Description: Project:2ème Rocade Autoroutière Sud d’Alger entre Zeralda et Boudouau sur 65 Km. Routes et Ouvrages d’Art.
Financing agency:Algerian Government
Project description:
Construction of 65 KM Highway from Zeralda and Boudouau. Road and Bridges. Cost of Project: 550 M euro. Contractors: Groupement OHL-Texeira Duarte.
Job description:
Coordination and implementation of activities for the mission of LOUIS BERGER.
Management of all aspects of project, including key personnel, planning, programme and schedules.
Budget estimation and document control in accordance with technical specifications, the contract documents and the Client needs.
Coordination of the work plan and its modification in accordance with specific needs.
Implementation of quality activities and management of all quality problems related to roads and bridges, including quality , documentation review, audit activities and reporting.
Management of all geological and geotechnical aspects related to the project (roads, bridges and main infrastructures, settlement of soil and pavement, stability of diaphragms and retaining walls).
All dealings with the Client ANA (Agence Nationale des Autoroutes), contractors and subcontractors (Groupe Haddad and ENGOA contractors).
Regional geology evaluations: Geology of Algeria (the evolution of the after triassic Alpine chain in Algeria).
Date: June 2006 – November 2010
Location: Italy
Company: Municipality of Palermo
Position: Project Engineer
Description: Transportation Department)
Railways and Infrastructures.
SYSTRA PROJECT “Metropolitana Automatica Leggera di Palermo (Automatic Light Palermo Subway) (SYSTRA project).
Management of technical documents. Evaluation of geotechnical reports and management of all dealings with consultants and designers.
Roads
2009-2010
Project: “Rock falls and slope stability on the “Central Monte Ercta Road at Montepellegrino Mountain” (Interventi finalizzati alla mitigazione del rischio da crollo delle pareti e delle scarpate di Monte Pellegrino sovrastanti il tratto centrale di Monte Ercta).
Position: Contract Manager ( RUP, Responsible of the Project).
Cost of the Project:1.651M euro.
Project description: Slope stabilization, cleaning and securing the road from rockfalls. Usage of lay ropes, sling ropes, protection barriers and micropiles.
Job description: Cost analysis, contract management and relevant geotechnical evaluations.
All dealings with designers and geologists on the geological and geomorphological analysis of the area.
Date: From November 2005 to May 2006
Location: Tunisia
Company: TODINI COSTRUZIONI GENERALI
Position: Chargé de l'Assurance qualité (Quality Assurance Manager)

Description: Project : Autoroute Maghrebine M’Saken – Sfax. Lot 1 : M’Saken – Karkar.
Cost of the project: 28.7 M euro.
Source of funds for the Project: European Bank for the Investments.
Supervisors: Tunisie Autoroutes.
Consultant: Setting Tunisie
Main duties:
Quality System Management according to ISO 9001:2000.
Review and implementation of Quality Management System, including issue and review of
quality system documents as Quality Plan, Quality Control Plans and relevant schedules.
Control of the works, non conformity management, measurement, analysis and performance improvement.
Date: From May 2004 to November 2005
Location: Romania
Company Contractor Todini Costruzioni Generali
Position Quality Assurance Manager
Description: Contract B.P. 02 km 0+000-23+800.
SIBIU Motorway by – Pass.
Construction of 23.8 km by-pass to divert traffic entering the town of Sibiu.
Cost of the project: 52.5 Million euro
Source of funds for the Project: ISPA (75%) and Romanian Government contribution (25%).
Supervisors: TYPSA – PROINTEC in Association with CONSITRANS

Quality System management according to ISO 9001:2000.
Review and implementation of Quality System, including updated quality system documents and method statements.
Managing notification of site inspections and request for approval.
Control of the works, non conformity management, measurement, analysis and performance improvement.
Approval of plants and equipments, suppliers and material.
Control of laboratory, asphalt and batching plant.
Managing quality internal audits.
Planning and supervision of investigation on soil and test on foundation piles as ultrasonic test and static load test. Evaluation of relevant results.
Evaluation, assessment and relevant calculation for technical proposals on the project (consolidation works, usage of alternative materials, etc.).
Technical assistance in claims.
Dealing with The Romanian State Inspectorate in Construction (INSPECTORATUL DE STAT IN CONSTRUCTII) for approval of plants and for Determining Phases (quality state inspections for hold point activities).
Dealing with subcontractors for road works (Hidroconstructia) and piling works (Zublin and BAUER).
Date: From December 1996 to May 2004
Location: Palermo (Italy)
Company: Municipality of Palermo
Position: Administrator
Description: Urban Planning Department:
( From October 2000 to May 2004)
Project management activities.
Management all aspects of project implementation, including planning, programme and schedules.
Budget estimation and document control.
Urban Planning and land use, district contracts, port development plans, road projects, local agenda 21 and urban sustainability.
Inspections of damaged buildings after 6th September 2002 Earthquake.
Administrative evaluation of project financing case.
Management and administration of PIT - Integrated Territorial Project “Palermo Capitale dell’Euromediterraneo”. UE funds (Agenda 2000).


Bureau of the Historical City Centre:
(From December 1996 to October 2000)
Contract and project management.
Supervising road rehabilitation works and restoration of masonry historical buildings.
Road rehabilitation projects:
“Lavori di manutenzione straordinaria delle pavimentazioni stradali e delle reti tecnologiche di sottosuolo del mercato della Vucciria” (road rehabilitation project, water supply and sewage system); “Lavori di manutenzione straordinaria delle pavimentazioni stradali e delle reti tecnologiche di sottosuolo del mercato del Capo” (road rehabilitation project, water supply and sewage system); “Lavori di manutenzione straordinaria delle pavimentazioni stradali e delle reti tecnologiche di sottosuolo del mercato di Ballaro” (road rehabilitation project, water supply and sewage system);
Restoration of buildings:
Lavori di ristrutturazione, restauro e consolidamento dell’unita di intervento ex caserma Falletta (restoration of historical masonry building);
Lavori di recupero dei Palazzi Noto di Blasi e La Valle (restoration of historical masonry building);
Lavori di restauro di Palazzo Giallongo di Fiumetorto (restoration of historical masonry building).
Member of tender commission for the construction works for UN conference on transnational crime. December 2000: letter of praise for this activity from former Mayor of Palermo Leoluca Orlando.
October 2000:Letter of praise from Deputy Mayor Emilio Arcuri for the activities carried out for the Bureau of the Historical City Centre.

Activities as a Consultant:

Quality Systems Auditor. Employers : SGS International Certification Services, CSICERT
In the High Speed Project, railway section Bologna – Florence, participation as an observer in quality system audits to CAVET Contractor carried out by ITALFERR Supervisor.

Design, review and implementation of Quality management System of Radicelli Construction Company according to ISO 9001: 2000.
(Awarded DNV Certification on 06.09.2001).
Examination and analysis of the Quality System of ITALFERR Supervisor and its application in the High Speed Project.

Teacher/ trainer:
April – May 2000. Course on Quality Systems in Civil Constructions.
28th April 2001, Seminar” From ISO 9001:1994 to ISO 9001:2000 - Vision 2000.

Date: From November 1995 to December 1996
Location: Romania
Company: Contractor Costruzioni Callisto Pontello of Florence (Italy)
Position: Quality System Manager
Description: Project: Rehabilitation Road DN1 Program Contract V. 118 km of existing asphalt road, including widening, new asphalt layers and renovation of 11 bridges.
Cost of the project: US$ 43 M.
Source of funds for the Project: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Supervisors: Alexander Gibb & Partners (UK).
Quality Assurance in design, development, production, installation and servicing according to ISO 9001:1994.
Review and implementation of Quality System. Providing updated quality control procedures and notification of site inspections.
Control of the works, non conformity management, measurement, analysis and performance improvement. Approval of plants and equipments, suppliers and material. Control of laboratory, asphalt and batching plant.
Measurement, analysis and performance improvement.
Date: From December 1994 to June 1995
Location: Mozambique (Africa)
Company: Contractor C.M.B. Cooperativa Muratori e Braccianti di Carpi (Italy(
Position: Chief Engineer and Site Superintendent
Description: Project: Chimoio Water Supply Project
Owner: Agua de Chimoio (Mozambique)
Cost of the project: 4,500,000 US$
Source of funds for the project. USAID (USA).
Supervisors: Sheladia Inc. (USA)
Technical bureau management, overseeing all dealings with supervisors, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
Control of the works on site, including complementary works as access roads works, passageways and interchanges.
Approval of supplier and material.
Planning and supervision of demining activities.
Providing monthly statements, certificates and payment.
Date: From From March 1993 to November 1994
Location: China
Company: Contractor C.M.C. Cooperativa Muratori e Cementisti di Ravenna(Italy)
Position: Technical Director
Description: Project. Yellow River Diversion Project - Construction of Tunnel 8 #
Cost of the project: 226,000,000 RMBY (remimbi)
Source of funds for the project. Shanxi province (China)
Supervisors : State Bureau N. 6
Tunnelling by double shield TBM Robbins 205-277.
17 miles fully lined concrete segment tunnel.
Technical management and design of all provisional structures, including 40 meter long railroad bridge, steel factory for precast concrete plant, foundation of plants and Chinese style masonry buildings for expatriates and local workers camp.
Geotechnical calculation and evaluation of tunnel stability.
Control of the works, including supervision of concrete laboratory, batching and precast steam concrete plant.
Dealing with supervisors, subcontractors and TBM Robbins technicians.
Date: From July 1992 to October 1992
Location: Sicily (Italy)
Company: Contractor Fasano S.P.A. of Taranto (Italy).
Position: Site Engineer
Description: Construction of Contessa Entellina – Palermo roadway.
Control of site works. Dealing with supervisors and subcontractors.
Date: From November 1991 to May 1992
Location: Parma (Italy)
Company: Pacchiosi Drill S.P.A. Firm specialized in soil treatments and deep foundation works.
Position: Site Engineer
Description: Supervising foundation and underground works, including consolidation of tunnels and jet – grouting activities.
Date: From April 1988 to October 1991
Location: Palermo(Italy)
Company: S.I.GEO. Consultants in hydraulic and geotechnics
Position: Geotechnical Engineer
Description: Bureau management, calculation and geotechnical reports, supervision of foundations, piling, diaphragms and underground works. Geotechnical engineering of earth dams, sliding and stability of slopes, interpretation of laboratory and in-situ soil tests. Investigation on soil and load test on piles.

OTHERS / COURSES:

  • - APT Antincendio - s.r.l. Bosiet Course (Basic Offshore Safety Induction Emergency Training Course). Pavia (Italy), 21-23 May 2014 (Opito Certification valid until 22/05/2018).
  • - UNIVERSITY OF PALERMO. Faculty of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences. Association of Sicilian Geologists. Seminar”Profession Geologist”. Palermo, 22-26 July 2013.
  • - ACCADEMIA LIBICA IN ITALIA (Libyan Accademy of Italy). Course on Arabian language. Palermo, March – April 2013.
  • - TODINI COSTRUZIONI GENERALI S.P.A.: TODINI’s Training course on Quality System Management. Rome, 21 October 2004;
  • - CERISDI – Centro Ricerche e Studi Direzionali.Course on European Union Projects “Observatory Europe” (217 hours. Main subjects: European Projects, Territorial Marketing, Administration, Informatics, English). Palermo, January 2003 - September 2003.
  • - CERISDI – Centro Ricerche e Studi Direzionali. Specialisation course on Public Works for administrators. Palermo, 20th, 21 th, 27 th , 28 th ,29 th January 2003.
  • - Seminar « Public Works in Sicily according to the new law ». Athena research. Palermo, 4th - 5th December 2002.
  • - UNIVERSITY of PALERMO. Faculty of Engineering. Seminar ”Stainless steel in concrete structures”. Palermo, 8th November 2002.
  • - CSI CERT. Certification Services. Roll Seminar on ISO 9001:2000 for quality auditors. Rome, 17th July 2002.
  • - CERISDI – Centro Ricerche e Studi Direzionali. Course for Administrators of Palermo’s Municipality. Palermo, 18th, 19th, 22th,27th,28th February 2002.
  • - FEDERCASA Aniacap-Quorum-Rur. Specialisation course on urban sustainable development “Montaggio del Progetto Urbano. Un approccio integrato per lo sviluppo sostenibile” (180 hours). Palermo, October – July 2001.
  • - TAX Consulting Firm. Master” e – commerce and internet marketing”. Palermo, 6th March – 9th May 2001.
  • - CSI CERT. Certification Services. Roll Seminar on ISO 9001:2000 for quality auditors. Rome, 12th February 2001.
  • - PARADIGMA. Seminar on Project Financing” Evaluating and carrying out project financing operations”. Milan, 8th – 9th February 2000.
  • - AICQ. Specialisation course for Quality Manager (200 hours): successful in EOQ (European Organization for Quality) examination for Quality System Manager. Milan, 10th July 2000.
  • - University of Palermo. Specialisation course on site safety (60hours). Palermo, December 1998 – February 1999.
  • - AICQ. Italian Association for Quality. Seminar” Quality System Management on Civil Constructions”. Rome, 11th November 1999.
  • - AICQ-SICEV. Course for auditors on quality audits based on ISO 10011, part II. (40 hours). Pisa, June 1999.
  • - I.R.A. Institute for Restoration of Architecture. Specialization course “Restoration of Historical Architecture” (120 hours). Palermo, April 1997 – July 1997.
  • - UNICEM. Seminar” Condense phenomenon and umidity in new and old masonries: Fenomeni di condensa e umidita nelle nuove e vecchie murature: tecniche e metodologie di intervento”. Palermo, 14th May 1997.
  • - Geotechnical Italian Association. National Seminar ” Geotechnics and deep foundations”. Taormina, 26th – 28th April 1989.