Ndukaku Okoronkwo
Garki II, FCT,Nigeria
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in infrastructure project development and management, transaction advisory, and project finance. Demonstrates proficiency in budgeting, contract administration, SHEQ & ESG management, procurement, planning, scheduling, and execution. Adept at conflict resolution, negotiation, client centricity, and stakeholder management. Recognised for exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, leadership qualities, and organisational acumen. Committed to delivering high-quality results through effective quality control, commercial control, cost control, data monitoring and reporting. Career goal: To leverage comprehensive skills in a challenging role that drives organisational success and growth.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
General Manager, NSIA Engineering Company Limited
Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority
Abuja, FCT
02.2022 - 03.2025
- NSIA Engineering Company Limited ("NECL") is a wholly owned subsidiary of the NSIA with specialization in a vast array of project engineering, consultancy, and design services registered at the Corporate Affairs Commission.
- Served as the founding General Manager, overseeing NECL’s incubation and growth, and developed strategic business plans to refine corporate vision and objectives.
- Led engineering management and consultancy services aligned with NSIA’s sector priorities while strengthening technical expertise and capacity at NECL.
- Worked with the board of directors to establish objectives and decisively lead operations.
Portfolio Manager – Presidential Infrastructure Development Fund
Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority
Abuja, FCT
06.2019 - 03.2025
- Fund and Project Manager for the US$1.8 billion Presidential Infrastructure Development Fund ("PIDF") established in 2018 to fast-track key strategic infrastructure projects critical for Nigeria's economic growth and modernization. These projects included the Abuja-Kano Road, the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, the Second Niger Bridge, and the Mambila Hydro-Power project.
Estimating Manager
Bachy Soletanche UK Limited
09.2016 - 05.2019
- Managed estimation processes for high-value construction projects with great precision.
- Conducted risk analysis for potential projects to mitigate financial loss.
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing efficiency within the team.
- Helped organizations improve customer satisfaction and achieve measurable results.
Resident Engineer – Rehabilitation of Railway Track Network – Eastern Line
Roughton International
08.2012 - 04.2015
- Developed a strong framework to facilitate the N45 billion rehabilitation of approximately 554 km of railway track network, including station upgrades, along the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Eastern Line from Port Harcourt to Maiduguri.
- Directed technical support, project execution, construction and program oversight, risk assessment and mitigation, stakeholder engagement, delay analysis, claims evaluation and resolution, and value engineering.
Engineering Manager / Coordinator – 2nd Niger Bridge Transaction Advisory Services Project
Roughton International
07.2012 - 04.2015
- Responsible for the management, monitoring, and review of the Early Works (“EW”) contracts, including supervision of early work activities and mobilization of work pending financial close and limited review of design packages.
- Identified and resolved technical issues, implemented value engineering, thereby reducing cost and time for the completion of the project.
Senior Construction Engineer Seconded to £38 bn Crossrail Project – Senior Field Engineer
Bechtel Ltd (UK)
03.2010 - 04.2012
- Responsible for all engineering aspects of the project, including management of temporary works, planning, project assurance, quality control, and survey/monitoring at the Pudding Mill Lane Station project.
- Mentored junior team members, increasing their ability to manage senior tasks and improving overall team productivity.
- Enhanced project efficiency by overseeing construction processes.
Project Engineer / Senior Estimator
Bachy Soletanche UK Limited
09.2008 - 03.2010
- Led cost control and management, tendering, programming, estimating, and scheduling.
- Projects included the Tottenham Court Road Station upgrade for the Joint Venture (Bachy Soletance, Lang O'Rourke & Costain); East London Line Project—Silwood Station and Victoria Station Upgrade.
Contracts Engineer/Project Manager
Bauer Technologies UK Limited
04.2008 - 08.2008
- Contracts administration and management, procurement, development of supply chain and supply chain management, estimation of contracts, tendering of contracts.
- Minimised potential risks, identified through meticulous contract review processes.
- Estimated costs, scheduling requirements and labor needs to produce engineering designs.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time.
Contracts Engineer
Stent Foundations Limited (A Balfour Beatty Company)
, United Kingdom
03.2006 - 04.2008
- Project management, contract administration, quality control, planning and implementation, risk management and stakeholder management across multiple projects.
- Minimised potential risks, identified through meticulous contract review processes.
- Led cross-functional teams for seamless execution of complex engineering projects under strict contractual obligations.
- Investigated design failures in field to determine necessary corrections in future iterations.
Geotechnical Design Engineer/ Contracts Engineer
Rock and Alluvium Limited (Piling Specialists)
, United Kingdom
09.2004 - 03.2006
- Managed various geotechnical designs, tendering and contracts management, risk management, feasibility studies, and project management.
- Oversaw field projects implementing engineering designs and maintained strict compliance with specifications and applicable codes.
Freelance Geotechnical Engineer
W S Atkins
Northampton, United Kingdom
06.2004 - 09.2004
- Short-term contract responsible for geotechnical studies of soils for a road project.
- Managed geotechnical surveying teams for optimal performance.
- Performed soil classifications, aiding in the correct choice of construction materials.
Tunnelling and Geotechnical Engineer – Road Tunnel
FBERG Kosice
, Slovak Republic
05.2001 - 06.2004
- Geotechnical and Tunneling Consultancy on Rock and Soil Stabilization of the Tunnel Borik–Road Tunnel in the Slovak Republic.
- Conducted comprehensive geotechnical investigations to identify ground conditions.
- Produced technical reports, providing clear and concise analysis of findings.
- Prepared detailed preliminary design calculations, drawings and models in accordance with quality control procedures to best meet client needs.
Geotechnics and Tunnelling Engineer – Road Tunnel
Vahostav a.s Zilina
Zilina, Slovak Republic
08.1999 - 02.2001
- Co-managed geotechnical solutions to tunnel safety and stability, including slope investigation and maintenance, analyzing slope stability.
- Led team meetings, fostering effective communication amongst the team.
- Delivered cost-effective solutions for complex engineering problems.
- Proposed engineering solutions to address project challenges and foster on-time completion.
Industrial Placement – Highway
Monier Construction Company (MCC) Ltd.
Port Harcourt
06.1991 - 09.1992
- Gained invaluable experience working on QA/QC laboratory and successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Master of Science (MSc.) - Underground Engineering - Geotechnics and Tunnelling
Technical University of Kosice
Kosice, Slovak Republic 09.1993 - 06.1997
Slovak language – written and spoken
Comenius University
Bratislava 09.1992 - 06.1993
Ordinary National Diploma - Civil Engineering
Institute of Technology And Management
09.1989 - 06.1992
Skills
- Infrastructure Project Development and Management
- Transaction Advisory and Project Finance
- Contract Administration and Management
- SHEQ & ESG Management and Control
- Procurement
- Planning
- Scheduling
- Controls & Execution
- Resourcing
- Conflict Resolution
- Negotiation
- Client Centricity
- Stakeholders Management
- Communication
- Attention to details
- Leadership
- Quality Control
- Commercial Control
- Cost Control
- Monitoring
- Data Monitoring
- Reporting
- Organisational acumen
- Result-Driven approach
- Project lifecycle expertise
- People Management
- Critical evaluation
- Initiative and proactiveness
- Bid preparation capabilities
- Contractual understanding
- Cultural awareness
- ISO standards knowledge
- PRINCE2 methodology
Affiliations
- Fellow Nigeria Society of Engineers (FNSE)
- Fellow Nigeria Institution of Civil Engineers (FNICE)
- Fellow Nigeria Institution of Highway and Transportation Engineers (FNITHE)
- Registered Engineer - Member Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
Languages
English
Fluent
Slovak
Fluent
Czech
Intermediate
Polish
Intermediate
Russian
Beginner
Igbo
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Custom
I enjoy several hobbies and interests including travelling, music, football, theatre and tourism.
Timeline
General Manager, NSIA Engineering Company Limited
Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority
02.2022 - 03.2025
Portfolio Manager – Presidential Infrastructure Development Fund
Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority
06.2019 - 03.2025
Estimating Manager
Bachy Soletanche UK Limited
09.2016 - 05.2019
Resident Engineer – Rehabilitation of Railway Track Network – Eastern Line
Roughton International
08.2012 - 04.2015
Engineering Manager / Coordinator – 2nd Niger Bridge Transaction Advisory Services Project
Roughton International
07.2012 - 04.2015
Senior Construction Engineer Seconded to £38 bn Crossrail Project – Senior Field Engineer
Bechtel Ltd (UK)
03.2010 - 04.2012
Project Engineer / Senior Estimator
Bachy Soletanche UK Limited
09.2008 - 03.2010
Contracts Engineer/Project Manager
Bauer Technologies UK Limited
04.2008 - 08.2008
Contracts Engineer
Stent Foundations Limited (A Balfour Beatty Company)
03.2006 - 04.2008
Geotechnical Design Engineer/ Contracts Engineer
Rock and Alluvium Limited (Piling Specialists)
09.2004 - 03.2006
Freelance Geotechnical Engineer
W S Atkins
06.2004 - 09.2004
Tunnelling and Geotechnical Engineer – Road Tunnel
FBERG Kosice
05.2001 - 06.2004
Geotechnics and Tunnelling Engineer – Road Tunnel
Vahostav a.s Zilina
08.1999 - 02.2001
Master of Science (MSc.) - Underground Engineering - Geotechnics and Tunnelling
Technical University of Kosice
09.1993 - 06.1997
Slovak language – written and spoken
Comenius University
09.1992 - 06.1993
Industrial Placement – Highway
Monier Construction Company (MCC) Ltd.
06.1991 - 09.1992
Ordinary National Diploma - Civil Engineering
Institute of Technology And Management
09.1989 - 06.1992
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