AMANZE CHINAGOZI U.
Senior Architect / Project Manager
PORT HARCOURT
Summary
Results-driven construction management professional with 23 years of progressive leadership experience specializing in optimizing project outcomes within commercial development. Proven expertise in supervising site work for over 80 subdivision build-outs, each typically exceeding 4,000 square feet, while effectively managing diverse teams in high-stakes design and construction environments. Skilled in budget preparation and cost analysis, with a strong background in collaborating with general contractors to estimate projects and develop competitive proposals. Committed to ensuring compliance with housing authority regulations and consistently meeting the rigorous demands of site inspectors.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Project Manager
Rehabilitation of 3 Wards at National Orthopedic Hospital Igbobi, Lagos
03.2025 - Current
- Managed renovation works of three wards with total 103 beds capacity with 103 individual oxygen lines points for each ward
- Handled off shore procurements of hospital beds, ceiling mounted bed screens, bed cabinets and mattresses.
- Managed contractors and vendors of over 30 units.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Attained sectional completion of project
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Created accurate budgets based on resource requirements, allowing for optimal allocation of funds across all aspects of the projects.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Facilitated smoother project transitions, ensuring thorough documentation and effective handovers.
- Enhanced team performance with targeted training programs, addressing skill gaps and promoting professional development.
- Achieved significant improvements in project quality by establishing rigorous quality control processes.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Optimized project schedules, identifying critical path tasks and reallocating resources to maintain momentum.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
Project Architect
Oak Wood Medical Centre
01.2024 - Current
- Luxury smart hospital of 150 bed facility (semi private, mid private and luxury VIP wards, Cafeteria, world class operating room, consulting rooms, curtained and private ICU, Hemodialysis rooms, Radiology, MRI, CT-scan, Mammography, Ultrasound, Accidents & emergency, Chemotherapy unit, Dental Unit, NICU, ancillary building, ambulance bay etc.
- Approved contractors' submittals and signed of work elements.
- Approvals granted by me for works methodologies.
Project Manager
Salvation Ministries Cathedral Project
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Project management and design coordination of the biggest indoor sitting church hall in Africa (120,000 sitting capacity)/ 2.5km catwalk installations/ over 8.2km sewage lines/ 7.5km electrical services line / supervision of chillers plinths and biggest chilled water tank in Nigeria.
Project Architect
Ngoyama Okpanum Associates
01.2016 - 12.2021
- Project Manger / Resident Architect, Alliance Place Grade A Office Complex, Lagos. (12 Storey Building) Project / Resident Architect, Sapphire Towers, Lagos. (17 Storey Luxury Residential Building)
- Updated architectural drawings, approvals of submittals and carried out works elements inspection and sign offs.
Manager / Senior Architect
PACS Associates
01.2008 - 01.2016
- Site Supervision of projects. Project / Resident Architect, Port Harcourt International Airport Remodeling Construction and management of office activities Design and construction supervision of private refinery project, Rivers State. Site management of International Airport, N’djamena. Chad Republic. Design of Ibom towers, Abuja Design and construction supervision of Ibeno Beach Resort Hotel. Akwa Ibom. Site management of various projects.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Project Architect/Assistant Project Manager
Royal Homes Estate
01.2005 - 11.2008
- Mixed apartments/ 68-unit apartment blocks design conceptualization/ supervised setting out of unit blocks to completion Construction of Estate central business district
Project Architect/Supervisor
Flexi-Space
02.2002 - 12.2004
- Site Supervision of Enugu State Liaison Office, Abuja. Construction management of Enugu University of Science and Technology, (ESUT) Permanent Site, Enugu. Design and construction supervision of Law School Auditorium, Agbani, Enugu.
- Site management of International Conference Centre Enugu. Design supervision of Renaissance University Enugu.
- Design and construction Assistant of State Judiciary Headquarters, Enugu. Site management of Park Lane Specialist Hospital Enugu.
Designer/Site Manager
Cosey Associates
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Architectural design of Specialist Hospital, Yola Design
- Construction management of Material Market complex, Awka.
- Site management of 18 Block of Flats, Enugu Design and site supervision of a Church, Imo State.
Education
M.Sc - Architecture
University of Nigeria
Nsukka, Enugu State01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Nigeria
Enugu 04.2001 -
Skills
Environment Protection
Certifications Skills
- Coursed attended, publications and projects, seminars.
- Custom Ceiling Design
- Sustainability in Action: Working towards 2030 climate goals
- Contending with corrosion in metal exterior
- Building Recladding
- 10 KPI’s Architecture firm needs to track for maximum project profitability
- Durability by design
- Inside Acoustic comfort
- Speed Frame: Revolutionary design that accelerate the pace of steel construction
- Construction Management (course)
- Construction Risk/Safety (course)
- Beach Resort, Buguma (Thesis M.Sc)
- Dia-electics of forum and function in Architecture (seminar)
- Project planning, implementation and supervision (course)
- Interior design and furnishes in Buildings (course)
- Conference Centre (B.Sc project)
- Monolithic structure in Architecture (seminar)
- Introduction to Naval Architecture (course)
Certification
• 10 KPI’s Architecture firm needs to track for maximum project profitabilitySustainability in Action: Working towards 2030 climate goals • Contending with corrosion in metal exterior • Building Recladding • 10 KPI’s Architecture firm needs to track for maximum project profitability • Durability by design • Inside Acoustic comfort • Speed Frame: Revolutionary design that accelerate the pace of steel construction
Timeline
Project Manager
Rehabilitation of 3 Wards at National Orthopedic Hospital Igbobi, Lagos
03.2025 - Current
• Custom Ceiling Design
01-2025
• Sustainability in Action: Working towards 2030 climate goals
06-2024
• Building Recladding
06-2024
• Contending with corrosion in metal exterior
01-2024
Project Architect
Oak Wood Medical Centre
01.2024 - Current
• Speed Frame: Revolutionary design that accelerate the pace of steel construction
02-2022
• Durability by design
02-2022
• 10 KPI’s Architecture firm needs to track for maximum project profitabilitySustainability in Action: Working towards 2030 climate goals • Contending with corrosion in metal exterior • Building Recladding • 10 KPI’s Architecture firm needs to track for maximum project profitability • Durability by design • Inside Acoustic comfort • Speed Frame: Revolutionary design that accelerate the pace of steel construction
01-2022
• Inside Acoustic comfort
01-2022
Project Manager
Salvation Ministries Cathedral Project
01.2022 - 12.2023
Project Architect
Ngoyama Okpanum Associates
01.2016 - 12.2021
Manager / Senior Architect
PACS Associates
01.2008 - 01.2016
Project Architect/Assistant Project Manager
Royal Homes Estate
01.2005 - 11.2008
Project Architect/Supervisor
Flexi-Space
02.2002 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Nigeria
04.2001 -
Designer/Site Manager
Cosey Associates
01.1998 - 01.2002
M.Sc - Architecture
University of Nigeria