ARINZE VICTOR OKAFOR
Project manager/Quantity Surveyor
281, Littleton Road, Salford,Greater Manchester
Summary
Experienced Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor with 10 years in quantity surveying and cost management. Handled contract lifecycle from initial negotiations to completion, negotiating with contractors, company executives and clients to achieve timely completion of projects within budget. Dedicated to maintaining company control of contracts to achieve excellent development outcomes. Seeking challenging opportunities to utilize my skills and expertise in driving successful project outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor
SEVAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Lagos
02.2018 - 01.2023
- Analyzed costs and developed pricing strategies for a variety of building options to obtain a competitive edge.
- Communicated with contractors and subcontractors on behalf of developer clients to evaluate quality of contract pricing negotiations and report findings to company executives.
- To keep the required level of quality, specified quality control procedures were used, along with routine inspections and the implementation of corrective measures as needed.
- Assessed change requests, determines their impact on the project, and implements appropriate change management processes to ensure minimal disruption and alignment with project objectives.
- Visited construction sites to gather information regarding access, drainage, topography and utilities availability affecting contract negotiations.
- Reviewed and interpreted contract documents, assess payment applications, and certify progress payments to contractors. I also handle contractual claims, disputes, and resolution processes.
- Using my knowledge of current market prices and construction methods, i prepared detailed cost estimates and budgets also analyzed project specifications, drawings, and other relevant documents to determine the quantities of materials, labor, and equipment required.
Project Manager/Quantity Surveyor
BIVO Ltd
Lagos
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Generated project reports, document progress, and maintained project documentation. Which also includes creating status updates, project plans, meeting minutes, and other relevant records.
- Tracked and analyzed project expenditures, compare them with the estimated costs, and identify any deviations or potential cost overruns.
- Utilized Autocad to create shop drawings, and spreadsheet to create interim valuations utilizing data from the drawings and bill of quantities, on average 20 reports per week.
- Developed and updated cost estimates by documenting relevant information into jobs in internal database.
- Consulted with clients, vendors or architects to make estimates and resolve conflicts.
- Reviewed material and labor costs to help make build-or-buy decisions.
- Assessed cost-effectiveness of products or services, tracking costs relative to bids as work progressed.
- Maintained confidentiality of client and prospective client information, protecting individual interests and business partnerships.
Quantity Surveyor
Julius Berger Nig. Ltd
Lagos
09.2013 - 12.2015
- Visited construction sites to gather information regarding access, drainage, topography and utilities availability affecting contract negotiations.
- Verified contractor invoice charges against original project contracts and communicated with contractors to clarify discrepancies.
- Contributed to industry benchmarking by compiling project cost estimate records and submitting relevant data for review by appropriate entities.
- Implemented cost validation processes to effectively manage cost auditing and validation for yearly projects.
- Supported change order and claims review, comparing proposals against contractual obligations and advising on entitlements and other relevant factors.
- Reviewed material and labor costs to help make build-or-buy decisions.
- Prepared estimates to use in vendor or subcontractor selection.
- Consulted with clients, vendors or architects to make estimates and resolve conflicts.
- Visited sites and recorded information about access, drainage and topography and availability of services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka, Nigeria08.2012
Skills
- Data Gathering and Analysis
- Project Management
- Scope Development
- Proposal Development
- Supervision & Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Computer Skills
- Cost Estimation
- Quantity Takeoff
- Cost Planning and Budgeting
- Contract Administration
- Value Engineering
- Excellent Communication and Stakeholder Management
- Information Technology Skills
- Relationship Management
- Microsoft Project
- Document Management System
- Project Planning
- Conflict Management
- Staff Retention
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- Expense Reports
- Team Bonding
- Safety Protocols
Accomplishments
- I Successfully completed the fabrication, galvanizing and erection of over 3nrs (three) 3,000sqm warehouses structures and 3 (three) 2,250sqm steel mezzanine structures.
- I executed and completed the fabrication, galvanizing and erection of steel structures for 19 (Nineteen) floors for Emerald Continental Services steel facade including the helipad.
- Using the cost analysis, contract negotiation, and materials analysis, i saved hundreds of millions of dollars in construction.
- I executed and delivered the refurbishment of a cooking oil refinery using structural steel materials.
- I reduced the cost of construction cost hereby saving millions of naira by carrying out feasibility studies
in order to estimate materials, time and labour cost. - I improved product quality through the careful selection of contractors and the continuous use of quality tests.
Certification
- PRINCE2 Foundation
- PRINCE2 Registered Practitioner and Project Management(PMQ)- [in-view]
- Construction Skills Certification Scheme Card
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor
SEVAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
02.2018 - 01.2023
Project Manager/Quantity Surveyor
BIVO Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2018
Quantity Surveyor
Julius Berger Nig. Ltd
09.2013 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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