Tosin Akanbi
Project Manager
Itele
Summary
A research who would love to impact students and teach/train them to improve their ability to write and publish high quality articles. Experienced in taking, and preparation of bill of quantities, contractual agreements and procurement procedures. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Project Manager
Gospel Vendor Enterprise
Itele/Otta
08.2020 - Current
- Prepared and managed project plans from end to end, meeting required milestones.
- Promoted company values and services at client meetings to solidify value and present winning proposals.
- Developed and maintained project timescales, providing contingency planning to support timely completion.
- Led cross-functional teams in project completion, offering continuous guidance to proactively mitigate delays.
- Drafted accurate monthly management reports to illustrate project timelines and progress.
- Notified finance and billing teams of milestone completions to support accurate and timely client invoicing.
- Used project management tools and techniques for positive, successful outcomes.
- Managed workforce planning, compiling information for informed decision-making.
- Assured project documentation followed internal quality standards.
Project Quantity Surveyor
Gospel Vendor Enterprise
itele/otta
05.2017 - Current
- Ensured effective cost management against timeframe, budgets, highlighting commercial issues to reduce risks.
- Managed client relationships and requirements at contractual level.
- Analysed historical cost data to inform and improve future project estimates.
- Developed presentations and proposals to inform stakeholders and to provide project details to potential clients.
- Determined project feasibility by estimating quantities and costs of materials.
- Liaised with clients and key stakeholders to negotiate mutually beneficial projects with optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with project teams to understand design requirements and constraints.
- Complied to all main contract and subcontract processes.
- Collated site records, prepared meeting packs and took accurate meeting minutes, tracking outcomes to optimise results.
Quantity Surveyor
Ministry of Works
Benin City, Edo State
04.2016 - 03.2017
- Measured, certified and approved sub-contractor interim valuations.
- Tracked and monitored project milestones and budgets to prepare progress reports.
- Oversaw field projects implementing engineering designs and maintained strict compliance with specifications and applicable codes.
- Advised stakeholders on engineering procedures involved with road construction.
Trainee Quantity Surveyor
Sea Surveyors Limited
3/5 Boyle Str, Onikan Lagos State
04.2014 - 02.2015
- Understood and met contractual obligations involved in sub-contractor procurement and payment procedures.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of project-related documentation.
- Worked with project teams to review and update project schedules.
- Prepared detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
- Collaborated with senior surveyors to assess project specifications and requirements.
- Collaborated with internal teams to verify project viability and improve cost-effectiveness.
- Addressed post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Project Management Technology
Federal University of Technology Akure
Akure, Nigeria 04.2021 - 07.2024
Master of Science - Project Management Technology
Federal University of Technology Akure
Akure/Nigeria 04.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Technology - Quantity Surveying
Federal University of Technology Akure
Akure/Nigeria 11.2010 - 10.2015
Skills
Procurement
undefinedREFEREE
Prof. D. R. Ogunsemi - "Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State"
Former Deputy Vice Chancellor Futa
Department of Quantity Surveying
08034708799
Prof. A. F. Lawal -"Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State"
Former Dean; School of Logistics and Innovation Technology (SLIT)
Department of Project Management
08037264929
Prof. O. J. Ojo -"Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State"
Head of Department
Department of Project Management
08033744960
Ass. Prof. A. O. Adepoju -"Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State"
Department of Project Management
08034935392
Timeline
Doctor of Philosophy - Project Management Technology
Federal University of Technology Akure
04.2021 - 07.2024
Project Manager
Gospel Vendor Enterprise
08.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Project Management Technology
Federal University of Technology Akure
04.2018 - 12.2019
Project Quantity Surveyor
Gospel Vendor Enterprise
05.2017 - Current
Quantity Surveyor
Ministry of Works
04.2016 - 03.2017
Trainee Quantity Surveyor
Sea Surveyors Limited
04.2014 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Technology - Quantity Surveying
Federal University of Technology Akure
11.2010 - 10.2015
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