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GAFAR SULAIMON OLAITAN
Ilorin,Nigeria
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Summary
I possess extensive expertise in managing multidisciplinary construction projects, overseeing every stage from initial concept design to final execution. My proficiency encompasses all facets of the architectural design process, including conceptual development, construction drawings and documentation, shop drawings, site monitoring, and quality control and assurance. Additionally, I have hands-on experience in building execution. Above all, I am committed to continuous refinement and the evolution of aesthetic values and design principles, ensuring the creation of distinctive and meaningful architectural statements. My approach seeks to seamlessly integrate the present with the past, harmonizing the tangible and the intangible.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Snr QAQC Engineer.(Lead)
ABUMET NIG LIMITED
02.2025 - 05.2026
- Develop and implement quality assurance policies, procedures, and standards.
- Conducted internal audits ensuring compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements, identifying areas for improvement.
- Monitor and improve process efficiency to reduce defects and enhance performance.
- Inspected and tested materials, equipment, and workmanship to verify compliance with specifications, contributing to overall project quality.
- Identify and report non-conformities and recommend corrective actions.
- Maintain proper documentation and reports on quality inspections and test results.
- Prepared and submitted quality reports, test results, and non-conformance reports (NCRs), facilitating timely resolution of quality issues.
- Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to quality performance.
Architect/QAQC Officer
TROSMAN AND TASSIA LIMITED
11.2022 - 02.2025
- Responsible for the quality and workmanship of every activity, thorough knowledge of all phases of engineering construction relating to Civil, Architectural discipline interfacing the multidisciplinary operations.
- Checking projects of varying sizes onsite for adherence to agreed design and specifications for clients.
- Ensured quality and workmanship of activities by applying thorough knowledge of engineering construction across civil and architectural disciplines.
- Developed method statements for activities, incorporating risk assessments, job safety environmental analyses, and inspection test plans and checklists.
- Review suppliers' inspection and test plans against the milestone scope of work.
- Coordinate with the commissioning department to define the scope of work.
- Coordinated with commissioning department to clarify and define project scope.
- Assisted the site subcontractors to compile turnover dossiers.
- Provide progress information for incorporation into project reports.
- Issuing design blueprints for the PMC's clientele projects.
- Issuing markups on the PMC client's existing design.
- Oversaw the completion of a public project within specified timelines and budget constraints.
Project Manager Assistant
ABUMET NIGERIA LIMITED
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Supported project management team in resolving project-related issues to maintain project timelines.
- Assist in managing project activities, scheduling and monitoring.
- Assist in preparing monthly performance reporting of all projects.
- Prepared monthly performance reports for all projects to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Coordinating with Clients on the project and its delivery.
- Oversaw project operations to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Coordinated with clients on project updates and delivery schedules to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
Architectural Draftsman
ORDINATE PROCEDURE DESIGN LTD.
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Developed innovative architectural design solutions for diverse projects, enhancing aesthetic and functional aspects.
- Coordinated and managed production of design and construction documentation for various projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Provided architectural design input and 3D design for interior and exterior projects, contributing to cohesive and effective design outcomes.
Quality Control Inspector
PROMPT STEEL BUILDING& CONTRACTING, LLC, ABU DHABI, UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Perform all daily inspection and test of the scope and character necessary to achieve the quality of construction required in the drawings and specifications for all works under the contract performed ON or OFF site.
- Carry out inspection and checking for all quality related procedures in the site and ensures activity at the site are as per approved method statement and inspection test plan.
- Coordinate with the consultant's representative and Site En-charge for inspection and meeting about quality problems including the closure of Non-Compliance Report.
- Report to the QA/QC Manager, control, and monitor all activities related to Quality Management System, QMS.
- Taking care of QA/QC documents of the entire project including certificates, calibration, test results, inspection requests, non-compliance reports and site instruction/observations, permanent materials delivered and other QA/QC documents. Responsible for the closure of Non-conformance, NCR and Site Instruction, SI.
- Responsible for the quality and workmanship of every activity, thorough knowledge of all phases of engineering construction relating to Civil, Architectural discipline interfacing the multidisciplinary operations.
- Develop method statement for the activity including risk assessment and job safety environmental analysis and Inspection Test Plan and Checklist based on specifications of the project.
- Carry out Internal Audit at the site as scheduled in the Project Quality Plan, PQP.
- Liaise the Technical Engineer for submission of material submittals to Consultant.
- Ensures the quality records, acceptance certificates, mechanical completion certificates and the documentation for specific systems and buildings/areas are prepared and collated in accordance with project requirements.
- Coordinate with the planning and scheduling department to ensure milestone dates are understood for each turn over area.
- Coordinate with the site QC manager for the completion of as-built turnover documentation.
- Resolve any discrepancies between the completed milestone and quality documentation.
- Balance work for VGMIC-Company facility Development ICADII Mussaffah. Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Architect
ZAKMAD TECH (NIG) LTD, ILORIN, NIGERIA
Ilorin, Nigeria
04.2013 - 02.2015
- As a project Architect responsible for all 5 key process groups of projects from initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling and closing.
- Present projects to management for approvals.
- Coordination with all stakeholders including consultants, local authorities, procurement and general contractors.
- Handing over projects to operations.
Project Architect. (Design Team)
PLANIUM DEVELOPMENT LIMITED, LAGOS, NIGERIA
Lagos, Nigeria
03.2010 - 11.2012
- Pre and Post design participation, Conceptual design, Presentation Graphics, Review of Construction shop drawings & Architectural Materials their features and specifications, Coordinating with Project management & Site supervision team for the execution of project, marketing / client liaison, Team work as may be assigned to.
Education
DIPLOMA IN GDPR AND DATA PROTECTION -
Higher National Diploma - Architecture
Kwara State Polytechnic
Ilorin, Kwara StateNational Diploma - Architecture
Kwara State Polytechnic
Ilorin, Kwara StateNational Examination Council (NECO) -
Government Secondary School
Malete, Ilorin, NigeriaP.M.P.I CERTIFICATION -
Project Management Professionals Institute
DATA ANALYSIS
CypherDev Technology Institutes
Ilorin, Kwara StateSkills
- AutoCAD
- Revit Architecture
- Microsoft Word
- Google Sketch - Up
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Snr QAQC Engineer.(Lead)
ABUMET NIG LIMITED
02.2025 - 05.2026
Architect/QAQC Officer
TROSMAN AND TASSIA LIMITED
11.2022 - 02.2025
Project Manager Assistant
ABUMET NIGERIA LIMITED
04.2022 - 10.2022
Architectural Draftsman
ORDINATE PROCEDURE DESIGN LTD.
05.2019 - 07.2021
Quality Control Inspector
PROMPT STEEL BUILDING& CONTRACTING, LLC, ABU DHABI, UAE
07.2017 - 02.2019
Architect
ZAKMAD TECH (NIG) LTD, ILORIN, NIGERIA
04.2013 - 02.2015
Project Architect. (Design Team)
PLANIUM DEVELOPMENT LIMITED, LAGOS, NIGERIA
03.2010 - 11.2012
DIPLOMA IN GDPR AND DATA PROTECTION -
Higher National Diploma - Architecture
Kwara State Polytechnic
National Diploma - Architecture
Kwara State Polytechnic
National Examination Council (NECO) -
Government Secondary School
P.M.P.I CERTIFICATION -
Project Management Professionals Institute
DATA ANALYSIS
CypherDev Technology Institutes