Semich Chousein
About Semich Chousein
Semich Chousein is a Project Manager at DPR Construction, where he has worked since 2021 in the San Francisco Bay Area. He holds a Master of Science in Civil & Environmental Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and has extensive experience in project management and engineering across various roles and companies.
Work at DPR Construction
Semich Chousein has been employed at DPR Construction since 2021, holding the position of Project Manager. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various construction projects in the San Francisco Bay Area. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Project Engineer at DPR Construction from 2016 to 2021, gaining extensive experience in project execution and management.
Education and Expertise
Semich Chousein earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Civil & Environmental Engineering with a focus on Engineering and Project Management from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied from 2015 to 2016. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Civil Engineering from Boğaziçi University, completed in 2015. His academic background is complemented by practical experience, including an exchange program at UC San Diego, where he studied Structural Engineering.
Background
Chousein's early education includes a High School Diploma in Science and a German Abitur Diploma from Istanbul Erkek Lisesi, completed in 2009. His professional journey began with internships, including a position at METRO PROPERTIES in Istanbul in 2009 and later roles at Arup and SELİN YAPI. These experiences laid the foundation for his career in project management and engineering.
Achievements
In his role as Project Manager, Semich Chousein has successfully led significant projects, including a 140,000 square foot research lab and office project in South San Francisco. He managed the conversion of a 220,000 square foot existing concrete structure into an electric vehicle car production facility, overseeing all phases of the project lifecycle. His expertise includes BIM/VDC coordination, financial reporting, project controls, risk management, and contract negotiations.