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Musa Shu'aibu Mukhtar

Musa Shu'aibu Mukhtar

Abuja,Nigeria

Summary

A highly skilled professional with expertise in team development and leadership, strategic partnerships, productivity improvements, process improvements, problem-solving, and decision making. Demonstrates a proven ability to motivate staff members to reach their full potential and foster a cohesive team spirit. Excels at creating strategic partnerships that drive business success and consistently achieve organisational goals. Adept at identifying and eliminating non-value-adding activities to enhance efficiency and eliminate bottlenecks. Utilises creative problem-solving approaches to develop effective solutions while making well-considered decisions that mitigate risks and execute corporate strategy. Committed to continuous improvement through effective team management, adoption of sound strategies, appropriate tools, automation, outsourcing, time management, and performance management.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior Project Officer

Family Homes Funds Limited
Abuja, FCT
01.2020 - 12.2025
  • As Project Monitoring Lead, my primary responsibility is to oversee the successful delivery of our organizational projects. My role and responsibility encompass managing people, processes, and deliverables across three key stages: Predevelopment, Development, and Post-Development. I aim to ensure that our projects achieve their desired objectives and impact.
  • Family Homes Funds is the leading provider of affordable housing in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on financing homes for low—and medium-income earners in Nigeria. As a social housing initiative, we are supported by the Federal Government of Nigeria as part of its Social Intervention Programme, with initial shareholding from the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority.
  • DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • 1. Predevelopment Process
  • Conducting Technical Evaluations of project proposals.
  • Assessing the proposed site selected for the project, design, and infrastructure.
  • Evaluating project costs, environmental and social impact, and risk.
  • Reviewing documents that include site layout, housing designs, and infrastructure plans.
  • 2. Due Diligence Process
  • Representing the Project Management Department in due diligence exercises with project partners and contractors.
  • Evaluating project implementation plans, risk management, and quality control.
  • Assessing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance.
  • Conducting site visits and meetings with key stakeholders.
  • 3. Development Process
  • Overseeing project execution, including contract documents and site handovers.
  • Monitoring project progress, payments, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Conducting project milestone inspections and meetings.
  • Planning and overseeing project pre-handover inspections and practical handovers.
  • 4. Post Development Process
  • Conducting project closure reviews, reconciliation, and documenting lessons learned. Monitoring Defect Liability Periods (DLPs) and approving retention releases.
  • 5. Participation in the Independent Project Managers (IPMs) Selection Process
  • Assisting in selecting and inducting IPMs for project management services.
  • Planning and leading IPM induction retreats, covering topics such as contract administration, quality control, and reporting.
  • Conducted technical and customer meetings, increasing communication and strengthening stakeholder relationships.
  • Optimised processes and procedures in line with quality standards, heightened operational excellence.
  • Implemented innovative solutions for complex project challenges.
  • Delegated tasks effectively for increased productivity.
  • Utilised advanced project management tools, enhanced workflow efficiency.
  • Led multidisciplinary teams, driving high-performance culture in the organisation.
  • Adapted quickly to changes, ensuring continuity of projects amidst unforeseen circumstances.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by developing comprehensive project plans.
  • Established strong relationships with stakeholders through clear communication channels.
  • Managed stakeholder expectations to ensure project success.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favourable terms and conditions.
  • Boosted team morale with regular motivational sessions.
  • Streamlined communication for smoother project execution.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
  • Organised meetings, facilitated discussions.
  • Created effective reporting systems to facilitate senior leadership decision making.
  • Conducted risk assessments to mitigate potential threats.
  • Handled conflict resolution amongst team members, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
  • Improved resource allocation for better cost management.
  • Ensured timely delivery of projects by meticulously monitoring progress.
  • Built relationships with stakeholders through outstanding client management skills.
  • Tracked and communicated project status, timelines, and action items from project inception to delivery.
  • Developed detailed budget forecasts, improved financial planning.
  • Handled conflict resolution amongst team members, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
  • Tracked and communicated project status, timelines, and action items from project inception to delivery.
  • Defined project scope, milestones and task allocation to establish and maintain clear progress plans.
  • Delivered projects on time and under budget through strict implementation and cost controls.
  • Trained and mentored junior team members, leveraging previous experiences in boosting project progress.
  • Determined project schedules and kept projects on track using proactive adjustments to workflow.
  • Submitted performance feedback to stakeholders, keeping project teams on track.
  • Led meetings with department executives to review project status, drafting action plans to deliver proposed changes.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to reduce costs.
  • Generated project cost estimations with outstanding accuracy, guiding effective decision-making.
  • Improved operations by generating project status reports and identifying issues for corrective action.
  • Achieved high client satisfaction through consistent delivery and communication.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to draft strategic, realistic project schedules and plans.
  • Designed project presentations and reports for executive teams.
  • Managed desires and expectations for key stakeholders across numerous high-value projects.
  • Upheld quality excellence by monitoring and correcting work, delivering projects on time and to meticulous standards.
  • Developed analytics tools to track project progress and impact.
  • Managed scopes and deadlines using different project management methods.
  • Reduced downtime with effective scheduling and resourcing.
  • Delivered on revenue targets and service KPIs.
  • Built company reputation by managing and successfully delivering projects.
  • Delivered exceptional service to clients, maintaining relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Chaired project governance reviews and resolved challenges.
  • Reduced costs by allocating site resources and subcontractors for strict budget controls.
  • Managed estimation processes by preparing bid packages, procurement plans and contract reviews.
  • Led and motivated talented project teams, achieving targets within stipulated deadlines.
  • Minimised accidents and incidents with comprehensive health and safety procedures.
  • Secured new business opportunities by conducting research and networking.
  • Interviewed and hired top-performing talent.
  • Analysed industry trends to identify process improvements and business opportunities.
  • Drove client retention through quality project execution.
  • Helped organisations improve customer satisfaction and achieve measurable results.
  • Documented workflow charts, records and job descriptions to guide overall organisational improvements.
  • Highlighted undetected organisational needs to improve business performance.
  • Communicated with staff at all organisational levels to assess current systems.
  • Prepared proposals with revised methods, new strategies and redefined functions.
  • Encouraged development of clear objectives and action plans.
  • Drafted procedure manuals, work definitions and standard operating procedures by job title or work area.
  • Assisted teams with implementing new recommendations and revising instructions for staff.
  • Guided clients toward improved organisational structures and better solutions for identified problems.
  • Scrutinised existing and proposed methods and procedures.
  • Enhanced resource utilisation to better capitalise on current resources and minimise expenditure.
  • Unified efforts from multiple departments towards business developments.
  • Observed systems and staff operations throughout organisation, compiling current and accurate information.
  • Conducted studies focused on analysing current strategies and evaluating feasibility and potential results of proposals.
  • Identified deviations from standard operating procedures, understanding causes and preventing reoccurrence .
  • Interviewed staff to obtain personal observations and insights into existing procedural strengths and weaknesses.
  • Applied data toward developing optimum objectives, strategies and plans for [Area of expertise].
  • Identified departures from agreed-upon procedures and standards and helped close gaps.
  • Identifying deviations from standard operating procedures, understanding causes, and preventing recurrence.
  • Researched possible organisational improvements on [Type] procedures.
  • Handled conflict resolution amongst team members, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
  • Led multidisciplinary teams, driving high-performance culture in the organisation.
  • Adapted quickly to changes, ensuring continuity of projects amidst unforeseen circumstances.

Senior Project Manager

BARAMA GENERAL MERCHANTS LIMITED
Kano, Kano State
12.2008 - 05.2020
  • Leading cross-functional project teams, driving projects from planning to closure.
  • Identification and management of client objectives, stakeholder expectations, and project overall goals.
  • Coordinating project meetings, resolving site issues, and implementing quality control measures.
  • Management of project schedules, budgets, and progress, ensuring timely completion and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Ensuring regulatory compliance, safety protocols, and environmental protection.
  • Preparing and presenting project status reports to stakeholders and maintaining accurate project documentation.
  • Projects Supervisory Manager (March 2008 - January 2015)
  • Supervising project teams, suppliers, equipment, and activities across multiple sites, ensuring seamless execution.
  • Coordinating building permit acquisition, material supply, and quality control, guaranteeing compliance and excellence.
  • Planning and coordinating project work, conducting routine inspections, and developing project progress reporting.
  • Managing vendor relationships, processing requests, and providing payment recommendations.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks throughout the lifecycle of the project, ensuring timely delivery.
  • Fostering transparent communication among stakeholders, reviewing projects to ensure delivery meets expectations.
  • Successful execution of project handover processes, ensuring smooth transitions.

Education

M.Sc. - Project Management in Construction

University of Salford
Salford, Greater Manchester, UK
01.2015 - 01.2016

Master of Science - Advanced Control and Systems Engineering

University of Manchester Institute of Science And Technology (UMIST)
UK
01.2003 - 01.2004

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Bayero University Kano (BUK)
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
01.1995 - 01.2001

High School Diploma - Information Technology

Hands-On Institute of Information Technology
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
01.2005 - 01.2005

Skills

  • Team Development and Leadership: motivate staff members to reach their full potential, provide best learning experience, foster unique team spirit, and bring them into cohesive group through proactive guidance and developing strong strategies and positive relationships
  • Strategic Partnerships: excel at creating partnerships that provide competitive edge and help drive business success, consistently achieving organizational goals
  • Productivity Improvements: create opportunities for improvements through effective team management, adoption of sound strategies, use of appropriate tools, automation where necessary, outsourcing, time management, and performance management
  • Process Improvements: Excelling at non-value-adding activities identification and elimination within organizational processes to improve efficiency and eliminate bottlenecks
  • Problem-Solving: Creative and reflective in problem-solving approaches with consideration of all factors to develop effective solutions
  • Decision Making: excel at mitigating risks, executing corporate strategy, and responding to shifts in business environment by making clear, well-considered decisions

Certification

  • A. Project Management Institute - Project Management Office Certified Presentational (PMI – PMOCP) in view. I am undertaking formal training with an accredited Training Center for this PMOCP Certification.
  • B. Certificate in Mastering Housing Finance Investment Programme by Lagos Business School, Pan-African University, Lagos State, Nigeria – September 2024.
  • C. Certified & Registered Engineer by the Council of the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN with Registration No. COREN/REG/R76939. HEAD OFFICE: 22 Addis Ababa Crescent, Wuse Zone 4, P.O. Box 8461, Wuse, Abuja. Tel: 07098827873, 07088697804, 08145090579. E-mail: info@coren.gov.ng, accounts@coren.gov.ng, registration@coren.gov.ng website:www.coren.gov.ng
  • D. Membership Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) (Membership No.: 63593), National Headquarters: National Engineering Center (off National Mosque-Labour House Road), Central Area. PMB 13868, Wuse Abuja. Tel.: +234 (09)2917729, Website: www.nse.org.ng, E-mail: info@nse.org.ng
  • E. Project Management Professional Certification PMP (Certification Number: 3458066), Membership Project Management Institute PMI (PMI ID: 8525486), 18 Campus Blvd, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, 19073, United States. https://www.pmi.org/
  • F. Institute of Project Managers and Administrators IPMA (Nigeria), No 16 Block B, Flat 3, Cotonou Street, Wuse Zone 6, P. M. B. 752, Area 10 Garki, Abuja. www.ipma.org.ng
  • G. Certification in Construction Project Management (October 29, 2021), Columbia University, Via Coursera, 116th and Broadway, New York, NY 10027, USA
  • H. Certification on High-Impact Business Writing (October 13, 2022), University of California, Irvine, Via Coursera, 260 Aldrich Hall, Irvine, CA 92697-1075
  • I. Certification on Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader (November 3, 2020), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Via Coursera, Armory Avenue, Suite 156, Champaign, IL 61820, Mail Code -528
  • J. Membership Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE): Membership No.: 63593. National Headquarters: National Engineering Center (off National Mosque-Labour House Road), Central Area. PMB 13868, Wuse Abuja. Tel.: +234 (09)2917729, Website: www.nse.org.ng, Email: info@nse.org.ng

References

Referees: Will be Provided Upon Request

Hobbies and Interests

Watching Football, Traveling, and Readings

FEATURED INDUSTRIAL ACHIEVEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS

Leading the Project Monitoring Unit, Project Management Department, Family Homes Funds Limited, Projects Leading and Management as Project Scheduled Officer, 1. Phase 1 of Renewed Hope Housing Estate Janguza, Kano State, Part of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s RENEWED HOPE AGENDA. It is a strategic partnership between the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Continental Civil and General Construction Company (CCGCC), and Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL) as the financier., Location: Janguza, Tofa Local Government Kano State, Land Size: 13.50 Hectares, Units: 317 mixed units, Infrastructure: Water, Electricity, Fencing, Tarred Road & Drainages, Landscaping, Roads, Fencing & Gatehouses, Streetlights, Total Development Cost Per Phase: N15 billion ($9.5M), Status: Ongoing, 2. Renewed Hope Housing Estate, Karsana Abuja, FCT, The project was launched by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on February 7, 2024, as part of the RENEWED HOPE AGENDA. It is a strategic partnership between the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Continental Civil and General Construction Company (CCGCC), and Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL) as the financier., Location: Karsana Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Land Size: 52 Hectares, Units: 2880 units, Infrastructure: Water, Electricity, Fencing, Tarred Road & Drainages, Landscaping, Roads, Fencing & Gatehouses, Streetlights, Total Development Cost Per Phase: N10 billion ($6.5M), Status: Ongoing, 3. Darmanawa Royal Estate, Kano, Location: Gandun Sarki Darmanawa, Land Size: 20 Hectares, Units: 469 (121 x 3-bedroom bungalows, 348 x 2-bedroom flats), Infrastructure: Water, Electricity, Fencing, Tarred Road & Drainages, Landscaping, Roads, Fencing & Gatehouses, Streetlights, Total Development Cost: N3.5 billion ($11M), Status: Phase 1 was completed in 2021, commissioned in January 2023 by President Muhammadu Buhari, Phase 2 to be continued this year 2025, 4. Yobe State Affordable Mass Housing Project Scheme, Location: All 17 Local Governments, including Capital Damaturu, Sites: 27, Units: 2350 (700 x 3-bedroom detached, 325 x 2-bedroom detached urban, 775 x 2-bedroom detached rural), Infrastructure: Water, Electricity, Fencing, Interlocks, Roads, Fencing & Gatehouses, Streetlights, Total Development Cost: N20,957,202,315.50 billion ($55M), Status: Completed, Occupancy Rate: 75%, 5. Kano State Teachers for Reserved Areas Affordable Housing Project, Location: Eola Town Panisau, Ungoggo LGA, Kano, Size: 57 Hectares, Units: 500 (308 x 3-bedroom bungalows, 192 x 2-bedroom bungalows), Infrastructure: Water, Electricity, Roads, Drainages, Total Development Cost: N3,811,659,515.82 billion ($5.98M), Status: Closed at 74% due to loan tenor expiration, 6. Zamfara State Affordable Mass Housing Project, Location: Daza Gidan Dawa, Gusau LGA, Zamfara State, Size: 52 Hectares, Units: 600 (180 x 3-bedroom bungalows, 420 x 2-bedroom bungalows), Infrastructure: Water, Electricity, Fencing, Interlocks Roads, Fencing & Gatehouses, Streetlights, Total Development Cost: N5 billion ($7.83M), Status: 60% completed., 7. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu Housing Estate (Project Appraisal/Due Diligence Officer), Location: Birnin Kebbi, Land Size: 40 Hectares, Units: 500 (300 x 3-bedroom, 200 x 2-bedroom bungalows), Infrastructure: Water, Electricity, Roads, Drainage, Total Development Cost: N5 billion, 8. Gombe State Affordable Mass Housing Project (Project Appraisal/Due Diligence Officer), Locations/Sizes: Dadin Kowa (5.99 Ha), Old NNPC New Layout (14.985 Ha), Units: 600 (50 x 1-bedroom, 400 x 2-bedroom, 150 x 3-bedroom semi-detached bungalows), Units/Site: Dadin Kowa (200), Old NNPC New Layout (400), Infrastructure: Water, Electricity, Fencing, Tarred Roads, Fencing & Gatehouses, Streetlights, Total Development Cost: N5 billion, Status: 98% completion, 9. Kogi State Affordable Mass Housing Project (Project Appraisal/Due Diligence Officer), Location/Size: Lokoja (15.037 Ha), Units: 2248 (2-bedroom semi-detached terraces), Infrastructure: Water, Electricity, Fencing, Tarred Roads, Fencing & Gatehouses, Streetlights, Total Development Cost: N3.5 billion, Status: Approved, documentation is ongoing for disbursement and commencement, 10. Nassarawa Technology Village (NTV) Affordable Housing Project (Project Appraisal/Due Diligence Officer), Locations/Sizes: Dadin Kowa (5.99 Ha), Old NNPC New Layout (14.985 Ha), Units: 152 (2-bedroom semi-detached terraces), Infrastructure: Water, Electricity, Fencing, Interlock Roads, Fencing & Gatehouses, Streetlights, Total Development Cost: N2.45 billion, Status: Approved, documentation is ongoing for disbursement and commencement, 11. Other Projects (Privates) Involved, LIKORO HOUSE: Situated at Unity Road Kwari Market, Kano State, UBA HOUSE: Situated at Unity Road Kwari Market Kano State, ALIN DUBAI PLAZA: Situated at Zaria Road Near Old Bank of The North, MAIKARAMI PLAZA (Consist Of 800 Number of Store Outlet): A Multimillion Project Situated at Niger Street Opposite Malam Kato Square, Kano State, MAISABULU COMPLEX (Consist Of 700 Number of Store Outlet): A Multimillion Project Situated at Niger Street Opposite Malam Kato Square, Kano State, MAZAB DEPORT HOUSE: A Multimillion Project Situated at Bello Road Kano State, ALH. IBRAHIM DASUKI BABBA DAN'AGUNDI HOUSE, situated at Sharada Phase II, Police Station Street, Kano State, Hajiya Safiya House Situated at Tudun Yola, Kano State, Alhaji SA'AD HOUSE, Situated at Tudun Yola, Kano State, Alhaji Sadauki Lawi House, Situated at Rijiyar Zaki – Malam Ibrahim Khalil Street, Kano State

Accomplishments

  • Made history as the first PMD staff to secure the Practical Completion Certificate for FHFL's flagship Darmanawa Royal City Estate project, commissioned by President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2023, with a N3.5 billion development cost.
  • Appointed by Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje OFR in 2021 to serve on the Kano State Teachers Reserved Areas (TRA) Project Committee, demonstrating expertise and leadership in project management.
  • Introduced General Inspection Exercise for Milestone Achievements to check the value of work done versus total project disbursement, quality of work on sites, and meeting with project stakeholders to discuss challenges and possible mitigation.

Affiliations

Membership Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) (Membership No.: 63593), National Headquarters: National Engineering Center (off National Mosque-Labour House Road), Central Area. PMB 13868, Wuse Abuja. Tel.: +234 (09)2917729, Website: www.nse.org.ng, E-mail: info@nse.org.ng

CONFERENCES ATTENDED

  • I. 18th Annual African International Housing Show 2024 Abuja – Nigeria, 22nd – July 27, 2024, THEME: FINANCING THE HOUSES WE NEED. VENUE: National Stadium, Abuja - Nigeria.
  • II. 17th Annual African International Housing Show 2023 Abuja – Nigeria, 25th – July 27, 2023, THEME: BEYOND RHETORICS TO HOMES: MAKING HOUSING HAPPEN. VENUE: International Conference Center, Abuja - Nigeria.
  • III. 42nd Annual General Meeting and Symposium of Shelter Afrique, 8 - 12 May 2023. THEME: POLITICAL ECONOMY IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT – HOUSING MARKET DYNAMICS AND POLITICAL ECONOMY OF THE HOUSING SECTOR. VENUE: Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
  • IV. 16th Annual African International Housing Show 2022 Abuja – Nigeria, 25th – July 28, 2022, THEME: "HOUSING FOR ALL: THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT IN CREATING AN EFFECTIVE ENABLING ENVIRONMENT. VENUE: International Conference Center, Abuja - Nigeria.
  • V. 15th Annual African International Housing Show 2021 Abuja – Nigeria, 26th – July 29, 2021, THEME: "SUSTAINABLE AND RESILIENT TO HOUSING SOLUTION FOR A POST PANDEMIC WORLD" VENUE: International Conference Center, Abuja - Nigeria.
  • VI. 37th Annual Conference & AGM: African Union for Housing Finance 02 – 04 November 2021, Kigali, Rwanda. THEME: "A NEW FRONTIER IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AFRICA" VENUE: Marriot Hotel Kilimanjaro Conference Hall Kigali.
  • VII. 14th Annual African International Housing Show 2023 Abuja – Nigeria, 21st – July 24, 2024, THEME: "EVALUATING THE FUTURE OF HOUSING FINANCE FOR THE NEW DECADE" VENUE: International Conference Center, Abuja - Nigeria.

Timeline

Senior Project Officer

Family Homes Funds Limited
01.2020 - 12.2025

M.Sc. - Project Management in Construction

University of Salford
01.2015 - 01.2016

Senior Project Manager

BARAMA GENERAL MERCHANTS LIMITED
12.2008 - 05.2020

High School Diploma - Information Technology

Hands-On Institute of Information Technology
01.2005 - 01.2005

Master of Science - Advanced Control and Systems Engineering

University of Manchester Institute of Science And Technology (UMIST)
01.2003 - 01.2004

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Bayero University Kano (BUK)
01.1995 - 01.2001

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