Kenneth Chidiebere Nwachukwu
Civil Engineer
Eti-Osa
Summary
Construction Manager directing project timelines, site phases, and daily field activity across building works. Coordinates project budgets, material procurement, vendor negotiations, and 20+ subcontractors while completing 5+ site inspections per week and keeping work aligned with local building codes, labor rules, and safety standards. Serves as the link between clients, architects, engineers, and on-site crews, and checks blueprints and structural requirements against work in progress.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Manager
BAKENS ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD.
11.2025 - Current
- Review 5-10 site inspections weekly to verify work follows building codes, labor rules, and safety requirements.
- Track 5-10 project phases weekly to keep timelines aligned with daily crew schedules and active site priorities.
- Set project timelines, sequence work phases, and assign daily tasks to keep crews organized and on schedule.
- Estimate project expenses, manage funds, and approve material or labor purchases to maintain budget control.
- Hire subcontractors, negotiate vendor agreements, and source materials to support steady project execution.
- Serve as the main link between clients, architects, engineers, and field crews while checking work against blueprints and structural standards.
Senior Project Engineer.
Prestigious Homes Limited
10.2019 - 11.2025
- Tracked 5-10 monthly site actions to support planning, coordination, and accountability across construction activities.
- Monitored 10-12 weekly schedule updates to keep active site work aligned with project timelines and budget targets.
- Directed site planning, organizing, and execution to keep work progressing smoothly and address delays before they escalated.
- Prepared structural working designs and method statements to guide construction activities and support technical execution.
- Managed materials delivery, quality checks, safety inspections, and project documentation to support compliant, reliable site operations.
QA/QC Civil Inspector
Dantata & Sawoe Construction Company (Nigeria) Limited.
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Reviewed 10-15 civil work checks weekly across sub-structure and super-structure activities.
- Processed 10-15 inspection requests weekly for RFI and payment certificate preparation.
- Supervised foundation footing, pedestal, and pile cap works to keep civil activities aligned with specifications.
- Checked concrete cover, reinforcement bar placement, and spacing before casting to confirm specification compliance.
- Verified formwork dimensions, embedded items, anchor bolts, pocket details, and earthing plates before joint inspection.
- Interpreted reinforcement bending schedules and structural drawings to support accurate field execution.
- Monitored material quantities and overall building quality for the raw water treatment plant.
SITE ENGINEER (STRUCTURAL/CIVIL WORKS IN PILING)
TREVI FOUNDATIONS NIGERIA LTD.
11.2015 - 09.2017
- Installed 3,800 1,000mm-diameter bored piles at 51m depth each while coordinating piling works and site execution.
- Installed 1,200 600mm-diameter continuous flight auger piles at 31m depth each under controlled site supervision.
- Supervised surveyors and site personnel to keep setting-out accurate and daily work aligned with design requirements.
- Enforced safety rules on site and supported staff welfare to maintain a disciplined working environment.
- Coordinated equipment and material mobilization between yard and site to keep operations moving smoothly.
- Performed QA/QC checks on bentonite tests, rig positioning, and soil sample collection during piling activities.
- Prepared progress reports for management and maintained cordial communication with client representatives and technical stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Enugu State University of Science And Technology
Enugu, Nigeria11-2013
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
Archdeacon Dennis Foundation International Boys’ Sec. School
Owerri Imo State06-2007
First School Leaving Certificate - undefined
Primary School Nguru Ngor Okpala Imo State
Nguru Ngor Okpala, Imo State07-2001
Skills
Project scheduling
Construction budget control
Vendor negotiation
Microsoft Project
Site supervision
Building code compliance
Safety inspections
AutoCAD
Quality control
Document control
MS Excel
MS Word
Geotechnical analysis
Permit acquisition
Value engineering
Certification
HSE 1, 2, 3 – Safety Supervisor and Leadership course, OSHA USA STANDARD
Timeline
Construction Manager
BAKENS ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD.
11.2025 - Current
Senior Project Engineer.
Prestigious Homes Limited
10.2019 - 11.2025
QA/QC Civil Inspector
Dantata & Sawoe Construction Company (Nigeria) Limited.
09.2017 - 10.2019
SITE ENGINEER (STRUCTURAL/CIVIL WORKS IN PILING)
TREVI FOUNDATIONS NIGERIA LTD.
11.2015 - 09.2017
First School Leaving Certificate - undefined
Primary School Nguru Ngor Okpala Imo State
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
Archdeacon Dennis Foundation International Boys’ Sec. School
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Enugu State University of Science And Technology