Gabriel C. Abah
Lagos
Summary
Sermatech EPC Nigeria Limited (SNL) Lagos, Nigeria 01/2020 – Date National Project Coordinator/Junior Vice President Sermatech
Nigeria is in the business of engineering, procurement & construction for capital projects in Nigeria. Engineering business management for all projects for maximum profitability. Current projects include; Construction/Rehabilitation of 200km of Roads for the Federal Ministry of Works, Construction of Mixed Development buildings in Banana Island for Private Clients, Refurbishing of GT-17 & 18 Power Stations in Ughelli, Delta State for PHCN Transmission Company. Client Relationship management Strategy alignment, Change management Company Representation at Stakeholder meetings Hiring Key Staff
Forward-thinking construction leader and dedicated project manager offering several years of construction and contracting experience on projects. Well-versed in supervising all phases of construction, from pre-construction through final walkthroughs and closeout. Proven skills in multitasking on several projects per year. Diligent, diplomatic and inspirational with solid leadership, organizational and decision-making skills focused on delivering exceptional value to customers with high-quality construction. Results-oriented Construction Manager with outstanding track record of working promptly to complete projects on time and within budget. Extensive experience in residential development, mixed-use projects and multi-family construction. Vast network of industry contacts from design firms to material vendors and fabricators.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Project Coordinator
Sermatech EPC Nigeria Limited (SNL)
Lagos
06.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Sermatech Nigeria is in the business of engineering, procurement & construction for capital projects in Nigeria
- Client/Stakeholder Relationship management
- Strategy alignment, Change management
- Sermatech Nigeria is in the business of engineering, procurement & construction for capital projects in Nigeria
- Evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers for accuracy, completeness and conformance with specifications.
- Negotiate contracts between third-party vendors providing services for construction projects.
- Monitor and assess schedule performance and quality workmanship of contractors.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal building codes and regulations.
- Prepare detailed project reports, documenting phases, milestones, and final outcomes.
- Develop and coordinate construction schedules to meet or exceed company goals.
- Recruit and hire workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Managed subcontractor selection, negotiation, and performance to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Manage project operations, budget and timeline and collaborated with stakeholders to review status.
- Communicate safety standards to laborers and sub-contractors and enforced safety regulations on job sites.
- Perform regular inspections of work sites to verify quality control measures were being followed properly.
- Provide technical guidance related to construction processes throughout the duration of a project.
- Implement cost-saving measures by negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers..
- Schedule and coordinate all phases of construction projects from initiation to completion.
- Utilize project management software to plan, track, and manage construction activities efficiently.
- Lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration between architects, engineers, and construction personnel.
- Allocate material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Coordinate extensive planning, development of project milestones and budget for complex contracts.
- Conduct comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Ensured that all materials used for construction projects adhered to industry standards.
- Facilitate stakeholder meetings, providing updates on project status, timelines, and budget considerations.
Supply Chain Consultant
5th Harvest Ltd
07.2016 - 02.2017
- Company Overview: (5th Harvest is an Agri-business involved in processing and exportation of cash crops such as shea nuts, millet, sorghum and grains.)
- Designed and oversaw the company’s procurement operations, supply chain and logistics to ensure cost effectiveness and profitability
- Implemented & Maintained industry best practices
- Decreased annual costs 15% leading to an 8% increase in profit margin to the tune of $1.3 million
- Operation Monitoring & Data Analysis for even leaner processes and better customer service
- Implementation of ‘IOT system
- Business Development
- Represented the company at meetings with Key Stakeholders
- Managed Grant Applications to World Food Organization
- (5th Harvest is an Agri-business involved in processing and exportation of cash crops such as shea nuts, millet, sorghum and grains.)
Network Operations & Logistics
Jumia Nigeria/AIG Express Nigeria
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Initiated and Implement a process to ensure First-In-First-Out order fulfilment system; reduced number of late deliveries by as much as 36% over a period of 3 months
- Responded to/investigated various issues that may arise with packages dispatched across the country
- Planned, & implemented various processes for dispatch
- Developed “agile” changes to network or Pick-up schedules as needed to match demand and increase productivity
- Monitored carrier (3pl) performance to identify best performers and areas of improvement
- Trained shop floor staff on warehouse management systems & processes
- Planned loading and capacity requirements
Project Logistics & Procurement
Sermatech EPC Nigeria Limited (SNL)
Lagos
05.2012 - 10.2013
- Procured a wide range of engineering equipment and services worth millions of dollars in total as support for numerous plants, operations and projects sites around the country
- Supplier selection and relationship management
- Reduced recurrent procurement & logistics costs by 15% & 24% respectively over a 24 month period through initiated cost saving ideas, such as insource/outsource analysis
- Negotiated long term agreements with new business awards, evaluated and managed supplier development and performance improvement
- Managed air and sea freight in liaisons with clearing agents
- Liaised with site stock controllers to optimize inventory levels for heavy plant and machines consumables, minimize stock outs and equipment/plant downtime
- Managed warehouse stock levels and replenishment schedules
- Achieved over 90% inventory accuracy & availability
Supply Chain Assistant (NYSC)
Nestle Nigeria Plc. National Distribution Centre
09.2010 - 12.2011
- Provided project support to transport and DC managers
- Supported the implementation of the organization’s supplier development programs
- Contributed to strategy, planning and decision-making within the logistics team
- Provided support to the transport department by collecting relevant data used to measure important key process indicators (KPIs) for a group of over 300 3rd party transport providers in contract with the company
- Analyzed data from SAP using reports to identify areas of improvement
- Played a key role in obtaining ISO & OHSAS Certifications for the site
Education
MSc - Supply Chain & Logistics Management
University of Warwick
Coventry, UK01.2014
BSc (Hon.) - Chemical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Kumasi, Ghana01.2009
Skills
- Supply Chain
- Logistics
- Operations Management Systems
- Project Management
- Consulting for Start-Ups
- Equipment management
- Permit acquisition
- Site supervision
- Scheduling expertise
- AutoCAD
- Subcontractor coordination
- Materials procurement
- Cost control
- Project closeout
- Document control
- Progress reporting
- Constructability analysis
- Revit
- Preconstruction planning
- Bid management
- Construction estimating
- Procurement
- Labor management
Degreequalifications
- MSc Supply Chain & Logistics Management, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK, 09/2013, 06/2014
- BSc (Hon.) Chemical Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, 09/2005, 06/2009
Timeline
Construction Project Coordinator
Sermatech EPC Nigeria Limited (SNL)
06.2020 - Current
Supply Chain Consultant
5th Harvest Ltd
07.2016 - 02.2017
Network Operations & Logistics
Jumia Nigeria/AIG Express Nigeria
07.2015 - 07.2016
Project Logistics & Procurement
Sermatech EPC Nigeria Limited (SNL)
05.2012 - 10.2013
Supply Chain Assistant (NYSC)
Nestle Nigeria Plc. National Distribution Centre
09.2010 - 12.2011
MSc - Supply Chain & Logistics Management
University of Warwick
BSc (Hon.) - Chemical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
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