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Oluwole Oke
Development / Project Manager
Lagos,LA
Summary
Experienced Project Manager with top-notch implementation and project management abilities. Highly organized, methodical and skilled at developing and overseeing milestones across high-performance teams. Well-versed in planning and deployment for Residential, Hospitality, Commercial and Retail developments.
Wole has been successful at directing change management initiatives requiring fast-paced execution and offers strong analytical, planning and organizational skills to manage competing demands.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Head, Project Management
UACN Property Development Company (UPDC)
Lagos, Lagos
07.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented project management methodology for managing projects being undertaken by the Organization.
- Implemented budgetary monitoring techniques to improve projects cost management and reporting.
- Assisted project managers by tracking, organizing and analyzing project financial information.
- Introduced agile methodologies and effective development best practices to improve project team coordination.
- Developed and initiated projects, including managing costs, schedule and performance.
- Developed implementation methodologies to rein in project costs while meeting key milestones.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives by setting realistic timelines and checkpoints.
- Identified project scopes, constraints, risks and deadlines.
- Tracked project performance to analyze successful completion of short- and long-term goals.
Senior Project Manager
Profica Projects Limited
Lagos, Lagos
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Led project team to deliver new commercial tower to be headquarters for Waltersmith Petroman oil in Ikoyi, Lagos Nigeria.
- Integral part of the project management team on the prestigious Proposed 5-star 4 Seasons Hotel in Lagos.
- Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation.
- Managed and led multi-disciplinary design team throughout development and contract document phases of Projects totalling over $150,000,000.00.
- Developed and implemented monitoring and controlling tool to enable for quantitative management of the critical project constraints of Time, Risk and Quality.
- Cradle to grave project management of various Grade A Fitout projects for global corporate Clients (Inception, Design and all through to construction / closeout stages).
- Evaluate critical paths in the project schedules and evaluate alternative schedule options to identify optimum project strategies or resolve problems before and during execution. Perform probabilistic analysis of completion dates and alternatives. Present risk-based analysis of most likely completion and expected deviation range.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
Development Director
Bridge International Academies
Lagos, Lagos
06.2015 - 05.2018
- Supported with the identification and recruitment of 50 team members for the Development Unit from various professional background, with the responsibility for Property acquisition, Design and Cost management and Construction.
- Led and coordinated the Development Unit that identified locations, acquired properties, designed and constructed 65 Academies in two and a half years, making the Nigeria region the fastest developing among the global Bridge regions.
- Successfully implemented direct labor construction methodology and aggressive just-in-time procurement approach to enable attain savings of about 40% on construction projects compared with industry standards.
Project Manager
Profica Projects Limited
Lagos, Lagos
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Assist in all major areas of the project process, aiding in project deliverables. Prepare and manage overall master schedule integrating the project work. Coordinate schedule from multiple contractors and incorporate the information gathered into the overall project schedule. Liaise with all team leaders to communicate required completion dates and interface between responsible parties.
- Evaluate critical paths in the project schedules and evaluate alternative schedule options to identify optimum project strategies or resolve problems before and during execution. Perform probabilistic analysis of completion dates and alternatives. Present risk-based analysis of most likely completion and expected deviation range.
- Developing scope of work (SOW) and other related contract documents and analyzing blueprints and specifications to determine project requirements.
- Developing workflows, processes and templates tailored to each project requirement.
- Monitoring project risks and scope creep to identify potential problems and proactively identifying solutions to address them in advance.
- Producing & maintaining stage plans, highlight reports, critical/risk logs, request for change, etc. and managing client expectations by ensuring the delivery of the highest quality service.
- Construction site-work supervision, Monitoring and managing contractors, consultants and third-party suppliers defined in the contract terms.
Regional Project Manager
Intercontinental Bank Plc
Enugu, Enugu
05.2008 - 01.2012
- Property Acquisition.
- Managing projects, and drive the project team from start through to completion.
- Site supervision.
- Development and implementation of Workflows, PM processes & procedures and Process.
- Improvement for New Branch Roll out and Upgrade projects.
- Proactively managing project risks and issues and minimizing their impact on the projects
Regional Project Manager
United Bank for Africa (UBA)
Lagos, Lagos
01.2006 - 05.2008
- Preparing dilapidation schedule, As-built drawings for upgrade works and renovation works, Preparing BOQs for tender and Tender Adjudication.
- Managing projects and driving the project team from start through to completion, including site supervision.
- Preparation of milestone Valuation and payment advise.
- Development and implementation of Workflows, PM processes & procedures and Process Improvement for New Branch Roll out and Upgrade projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile - Ife, Osun State - Nigeria 04.1997 - 04.2004
MBA -
Nexford University
10.2020 - Current
Skills
Project management
undefinedSoftware
Power Bi
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Timeline
MBA -
Nexford University
10.2020 - Current
Head, Project Management
UACN Property Development Company (UPDC)
07.2020 - Current
Certified Scrum Master
07-2020
Senior Project Manager
Profica Projects Limited
07.2018 - 06.2020
Development Director
Bridge International Academies
06.2015 - 05.2018
Project Manager
Profica Projects Limited
10.2013 - 06.2015
Project Management Professional (PMP)
02-2009
Regional Project Manager
Intercontinental Bank Plc
05.2008 - 01.2012
Regional Project Manager
United Bank for Africa (UBA)
01.2006 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying
Obafemi Awolowo University
04.1997 - 04.2004
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