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Olu Theophilus Obafemi
Construction Project Manager
Abuja,Nigeria
Summary
Hardworking Construction Project Manager with nine years of experience in building industry and proven leadership skills. Known for wholehearted commitment to employee and personal safety. Successful at completing projects on-time and under budget without sacrificing quality.
working and dedicated to building positive rapport with clients and vendors.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Construction Project Manager
Freelancing
Abuja, FCT
04.2019 - Current
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Kept projects on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes.
- Put together estimates, specifications and other project documents.
- Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
Assistant Construction Project Manager
Maybatch NigeriaLimited
Abuja, FCT
08.2016 - 03.2019
- Management of construction process of Housing Estate
- Planning and Scheduling of Construction programs
- Ensuring Construction costs are within budget
- Selection and hiring of workers and tradesmen
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Construction Project Manager
Freelancing
Abuja, FCT
12.2014 - 07.2016
- Supervision of a 5- Bedroom Duplex at Sam Nujoma Estate ,Abuja,
- Supervision of a 5-Bedroom Duplex at Parklane Estate Lugbe Abuja
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Kept projects on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
- Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
- Thoroughly reviewed material proposals and negotiated contracts.
Assistant Construction Project Manager
Regis Engineering
, Nigeria
02.2008 - 08.2013
- Managed and coordinated Construction activities of of Residential Homes,
- Assisted the Construction Project Manager in Project planning and control,
- Ensuring projects are within budget construction of 2-storey classrooms and hostels
Assistant Construction Project Manager
Zen Engineering Limited
Abuja, Nigeria
08.2007 - 02.2008
- Managed the construction of banking halls belonging to First bank and Eco bank
- Assisted the Construction Project Manager in Project planning and scheduling of renovation and reconstruction of residential apartment
- Took supervisory role of the construction of buildings
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
Assistant Construction Project Manager
Planned Home Improvements Limited
Kano, Nigeria
11.2006 - 07.2007
- Assumed supervisory role for the construction of 5-bedroom terrace duplex
- Ensured jobs are done to detailed specifications
- Selection and hiring of skilled workers and tradesmen
Assistant Construction Project Manager
Unistrut Limited
Abuja, Nigeria
08.2001 - 10.2003
- Overseeing the activities of workers, Ensuring Health and Safety rules are kept
- Ensuring quality standards are met, Supervision of two blocks of 2-storeybuilding at NSITF Estate, Sani Abacha Road
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
Graduate Trainee
Bezaleel Builders and Consultants
Abuja, Nigeria
03.2001 - 07.2001
- Managed the construction of resettlement buildings for locals
- Organization of daily site activities, Monitoring the progress of work
- Assumed supervisory role of the construction of Resettlement town
National Youth Service Corp, NYSC, Ministry of Works and Housing
Kano
03.1999 - 02.2000
Education
M.Sc. - Construction Project Management
Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen United Kingdom 09.2013 - 10.2014
Postgraduate Diploma - Environmental Management
Federal University of Technology
Minna, Nigeria 11.2003 - 01.2005
Higher National Diploma - Building
Kaduna Polytechnic
Kaduna 09.1996 - 08.1998
National Diploma - Building And Quantity Surveying
Kaduna Polytechnic
Kaduna, Kaduna State 09.1992 - 08.1995
West African School Certificate, O’Level School Certificate -
Government Secondary School
Koton-Karfe 09.1982 - 06.1987
Skills
Effective communicatorundefined
Affiliations
Ministry of Works and Housing, Kano Nigeria
Additional Information
Professional Membership; Member, Nigerian Institute of Building (MNIOB)
Accomplishments
- Managed a construction budget of more than $500,000.
- Led over 10 projects that were all completed within budget and on schedule.
- Supervised team of 50 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 50 in the development of British Oasis Academy, Bwari Abuja, Nigeria.
Additional Information
Marital Status: Married with children
Interest: Walking and jogging
Musical instrumentation: Piano and Guitar
Software
ASTA Project
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Certification
Certified Builder. Member Nigeria Institute of Building
Timeline
Construction Project Manager
Freelancing
04.2019 - Current
Certified Builder. Member Nigeria Institute of Building
07-2018
Assistant Construction Project Manager
Maybatch NigeriaLimited
08.2016 - 03.2019
Construction Project Manager
Freelancing
12.2014 - 07.2016
M.Sc. - Construction Project Management
Robert Gordon University
09.2013 - 10.2014
Assistant Construction Project Manager
Regis Engineering
02.2008 - 08.2013
Assistant Construction Project Manager
Zen Engineering Limited
08.2007 - 02.2008
Assistant Construction Project Manager
Planned Home Improvements Limited
11.2006 - 07.2007
Postgraduate Diploma - Environmental Management
Federal University of Technology
11.2003 - 01.2005
Assistant Construction Project Manager
Unistrut Limited
08.2001 - 10.2003
Graduate Trainee
Bezaleel Builders and Consultants
03.2001 - 07.2001
National Youth Service Corp, NYSC, Ministry of Works and Housing
03.1999 - 02.2000
Higher National Diploma - Building
Kaduna Polytechnic
09.1996 - 08.1998
National Diploma - Building And Quantity Surveying
Kaduna Polytechnic
09.1992 - 08.1995
West African School Certificate, O’Level School Certificate -
Government Secondary School
09.1982 - 06.1987
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