JOSEPH UBENDU
PROJECT MANAGER
Port Harcourt,RIVERS STATE
Summary
Experienced Senior Project Manager gifted at meeting tight deadlines, driving business opportunities and working well in team-based environments. Engaging and personable to manage key milestones and deliver exemplary customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Project Manager
OYIS ENGINEERING SERVICES LIMITED
Portharcourt , Rivers
11.2015 - Current
- Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Oversaw internal and external projects by reviewing activities, maximizing efficiency and increasing collaboration and communication transparency.
- Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
- Outlined work plans, determined resources, wrote timelines and generated initial budgets as part of project scope determination.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Prioritized resumes based on strengths, experience and personal qualities needed to balance team makeup.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Recorded all project costs and expenses and aligned with project budget.
- Managed design and manufacturing teams to build proprietary process equipment within aggressive cost and time constraints.
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
- Worked with third-party vendors to streamline appropriate processes for product storage, transportation and disposal.
- Kept projects on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
- Finalized project financial records while collaborating with financial controllers and Nigeria Agip Oil Company executives.
- Directed offsite team design, transition and standardization of processes, resulting in maximized team resources and management.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Maintained strict budgetary control on Portable water treatment projects ranging from $10,000 to $500,000 and working with project teams to track costs and control expenditures without sacrificing quality.
- Collaborated with business users, technical teams, database administrators and testing teams during kickoff meetings, joint application designing and planning sessions to validate requirements.
- Executed projects and acted as senior project manager for multiple commercial, office, residential and public works projects.
HSE Coordinator
OYIS ENGINEERING SERVICES Limited
Portharcourt , Rivers
11.2015 - 08.2016
- Created safe work environment by complying with safety, health and security requirements.
- Conducted incident investigations, participated in audits and collected data and information to maximize workplace safety.
- Leveraged statistical analysis to improve awareness, change behavior and drive continuous improvement in programs and processes.
- Supported interaction with local emergency response agencies and responders to coordinate work site security requirements.
- Mentored and supported staff in identifying and implementing procedures and practices to protect safety and security of workers.
- Served as technical consultant on environmental policies to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
- Investigated accidents and analyzed root causes to develop corrective action plans.
- Interpreted test data to determine whether contamination existed in accordance with environmental laws.
- Prepared detailed scientific reports or presentations based on findings.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
- Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Managed development, design and execution of energy conservation projects.
- Formulated and implemented long-range plans for environmental programs.
Hostel Manager
WISDOM GATE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Monitored employee performance and conducted regular evaluations to help improve customer service, boosting overall satisfaction ratings 95%.
- Conducted random inspection of hostel's policies by visiting and checking rooms for adherence to cleanliness and hygiene standards.
- Managed budgets and expenses and analyzed and interpreted financial information to monitor sales and profits.
- Maximized room yield and hostel's revenue through innovative sales practices and yield management programs.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - INDUSTRIAL PHYSICS
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY oF PETROLEUM RESOURCES EFFURUN
UGBOMORO, DELTA STATE 05.2010 - 05.2015
Certification - Health Safety And Environment Supervisor 1,2,3
NOVELLE INSTITUTE
Port Harcourt, Rivers State 06.2016 - 09.2022
Certification - Project Management
NOVELLE INSTITUTE
Port Harcourt River State 09.2016 - 12.2016
Certification - Proficiency in Project Management
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
Port Harcourt Rivers State 02.2017 - 04.2017
Skills
Project Scheduling
Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Communication
MS Office
Excellent Communication
Problem-Solving
Dependable and Responsible
Self-Motivated
Clerical Support
Cultural Awareness
Cost Control
Client liaison
G-Suite
Data Entry
Timeline
Certification - Proficiency in Project Management
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
02.2017 - 04.2017
Certification - Project Management
NOVELLE INSTITUTE
09.2016 - 12.2016
Certification - Health Safety And Environment Supervisor 1,2,3
NOVELLE INSTITUTE
06.2016 - 09.2022
Hostel Manager
WISDOM GATE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
05.2016 - 07.2016
Senior Project Manager
OYIS ENGINEERING SERVICES LIMITED
11.2015 - Current
HSE Coordinator
OYIS ENGINEERING SERVICES Limited
11.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor Of Science - INDUSTRIAL PHYSICS
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY oF PETROLEUM RESOURCES EFFURUN
05.2010 - 05.2015