Experience:
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER — Simago Company Ltd
Accra, Ghana, March 2012 - Present
Projects:
• Remodeling, Construction and completion of Koforidua branch of GTBank,
• Remodeling, design, construction and completion of Madina branch of GTBank,
• Design, construction and completion of 9units, 3 storeys of residential apartments for Mr Christian Kofi Okomanyi at Domi pillar 2, Accra
• Design, construction and completion of a Total Filling Station, stores, banking hall, pharmacy and offices for Mr Christian Kofi Okomanyi at west Holy Child in Cape Coast
• Construction of u-drains at Santa Maria-Blue kiosk for Department of Urban Roads Accra
• Construction of classroom block at Nyamebekyire for AAKDA at Abura Dunkwa
• Reconstruction, Renovation works and expansion of offices and others for Accra Breweries Limited
• Construction of 4No 3 bedrooms Semi-detached houses for Devtraco Ltd at Community 25, Tema near Dawhenya
• Construction of a two storery 6 bedroom building, with fencing and pavement at Amasaman a suburb of Accra for Mr Edward Ohene Kwoffie
• Several other project planning, supervision and management works for various clients
Key roles
• Overall project planning, execution monitoring and Controlling
• Building business relationship with clients and lobby for contracts
• Coordinates the execution of projects, manage staff and other office duties
• Preparation of Method Statement, Contractors Overall project Program/scheduling
• Coordinated all phases of construction projects from inception to completion
• Maintained daily communication with vendors to drive forward progress of project
• Sustained safety protocols and provided proper, cost-effective and safe handling of equipment and materials
• Maintained safe work environment with zero accidents or lost work days
• Eliminated project lags by organizing works-in-progress and delegating tasks
• Properly maintained all onsite equipment and vehicles
• Reduced cost by utilizing site resources, schedules, budgets and subcontractors effectively
• Supervised residential and commercial new construction and remodels
• Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clients and subcontractors
• Conducted walk-through inspections and other scheduled inspections
• Monitored and assessed schedule performance and quality workmanship
• Completed projects on time and within allocated budget.
PROJECT SUPERVISOR — Lamda Consult
Monrovia, Liberia, March 2010 - February 2012
Projects:
• Design and Construction Supervision of Bopolu-Belle –Yallah road, 76.0KM
• Design of Cadwel-Lousiana road, 24.0KM
• Design and Construction Supervision Services for Rehabilitation of Robertsport-Medina road in Liberia
• Construction Supervision of Fish Town-Harper Road, 130.0 KM, and
• Design of Airport junction – Marshal road, 21.0KM all in the Republic of Liberia
Key roles
• Supervision of Contractors' site organization, daily operations and site management
• Organization of site records and Preparation of monthly Project Progress Report
• Quality assurance procedures and, monitoring of project completion period
• Checking of contractors' compliance with Environmental management Plan, Health and Safety Procedures and adherence to labour standards and Quality Control,
• Took part in conducting soil investigations, laboratory works on soil samples, trial pitting, gravel pits prospecting and dynamic cone penetrometer (DCP) test
• Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management (change control) processes to keep project up-to-date
• Maintained close connection with project personnel to quickly identify and resolve problems.
PROJECT ENGINEER AND SITE MANAGER — Big Aidoo Construction Ltd
Accra, Ghana, July 2004 - August 2009
Projects
• Construction of 44.8Km Pekyi - Kramokrom-Kweku-Atta-Ebikwaokrom feeder road through a virgin forest in the western Region
• Reconstruction and surfacing of Kasoa – Nyanyano road – 5.0km
• Surfacing of Potsin-Amoanda Feeder road (10.40Km) in the Central region
• Partial Reconstruction of selected roads in La Krowor and Ledzokuku Sub-Metro in
• Accra
• Construction and surfacing of selected roads at North Legon – 3.50KM
• Construction of Senya Beraku town roads – 5.1KM
• Rehabilitation of Odeneho Kwadaso town roads,Patasi town roads, Adiebeba town roads, and Kotei – Dedueko – Emena – Boadi Road all in Kumasi
• Construction and surfacing of 16.0Km Nobekaw – Sankore road in the Brong Ahafo region
• Construction and surfacing of 5.0Km Essuehyia – Akrah feeder road in the central region
• Construction and surfacing of 7.5 Km Kokoso – Brakwa – Odoben feeders Road in the central region
Key roles
• Monitored worksite personnel to maintain safety, quality and performance
• Managed daily work assignments by delegating tasks and monitoring progress
• Worked closely with customers to understand needs and resolve diverse issues
• Maintained safe work environment with zero accidents or lost work days
• Supervised day-to-day operations, equipment use and team of employees
• Communicated with local business owners and community members to facilitate use of resources
• Coordinated schedules of vendors and service providers to handle diverse operational and supply needs
• Used company policies to ensure effective issue resolution between customers and employees
• Established work schedules and assignments for employees so that each area was properly staffed at all times
• Maintained daily communication with vendors to drive forward progress of project
• Completed projects on time and within allocated budget
• Maintained daily communication with subcontractors and inspectors to drive forward progress of project
• Worked closely with project management team to maintain and negotiate site related engineering changes
• Retained records of supplies and tools used and tasks performed for each project
• Modified plans in response to delays, bad weather or construction site emergencies
• Maintained payroll data, attendance records and delivered materials to job site on time and in good condition
• Managed and led team of workers in large-scale civil projects.
• Participated in round table discussions to pose questions and answers regarding issues pertaining to safety, compliance and overall maintenance
Education:
MSc in Project Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology, Kumasi
BSc in Civil Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology, Kumasi
Certificate in Project Management
Cambridge Center Of Excellence, Accra
MS Project Professional
Dalex Institute of Technology, Accra
HND in Civil Engineering
Takoradi Polytechnic, Takoradi
Certicate: Autodesk Revit Architecture
Cab Royale, Accra
Skills:
• Project Management: This includes managing construction works on site, management of construction programme, Planning and design, management of project resources and project reporting • Contract Administration: Includes management of contract and subcontract, procurement of subcontractors, Quantity surveys, Interpreting blueprints and putting together contract documentation
• Interpersonal and personal skills: These include team working, analytical thinking, problem solving, flexibility and organizational skills • Information Communication Technology: I am very good at using ICT applications such as Microsoft Office, MS Project, AutoCAD and Revit Architecture
Additionally:
CERTIFICATIONS
Institution of Engineering and Technology • - GHANA (IET-GH)