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Usman Suraj Karaye

Civil Engineer
Abuja

Summary

Qualified Civil Engineer with Four years of experience working in various capacities to complete construction engineering tasks. Expert in directing workflow of earth and concrete works, underground utility installations and green and brownfield project demolitions. Proven success in identifying and addressing challenges to complete projects on-time and under budget. Applies cost-saving strategies without sacrificing practicality and quality. Manages large projects and teams to meet milestones and exceed quality expectations.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Civil Engineer

Abdumado Construction Company LTD
Abuja
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.
  • Developed and implemented solutions to maintain and improve client infrastructure at existing sites.
  • Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
  • Acted as primary point of contact for commercial clients and vendors.
  • Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.

Site Supervisor

Stics & Stones
Abuja
01.2021 - 09.2023


  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Worked on schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
  • Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
  • Enhanced communication between construction management and personnel to facilitate smooth project completion.
  • Identified and eliminated safety risks through additional training.
  • Troubleshot issues to keep machinery and tools operational.
  • Assisted managers in interviewing and selecting new workers.
  • Prioritized and delegated workload based on available materials.
  • Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
  • Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
  • Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
  • Liaised with subcontractors regarding work progress.

Highway Engineer

FCDA
Abuja
01.2020 - 04.2023
  • Drove bulldozers, road graders and other heavy equipment to level earth.
  • Collaborated with project stakeholders and interacted with officials to respond to inquiries and resolve problems.
  • Reviewed development plans to determine potential traffic impact.
  • Operated tractor-trailer to transport heavy construction equipment.
  • Conducted in-depth research to develop recommendations for approaches, concepts, materials or equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

Baze University
Abuja Nigeria
09.2017 - 11.2022

Certificate Course - Information Technology Essencials

APTECH
Abuja
09.2016 - 10.2017

High School Diploma -

Essence College
Kano
09.2014 - 08.2016

Primary School Certificate -

El-Amin International School
Abuja
09.2005 - 08.2011

Skills

Construction management

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Hobbies

Travelling

Learning new skills

Meeting new people

Mentoring

Timeline

Civil Engineer

Abdumado Construction Company LTD
01.2023 - 10.2023

Site Supervisor

Stics & Stones
01.2021 - 09.2023

Highway Engineer

FCDA
01.2020 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

Baze University
09.2017 - 11.2022

Certificate Course - Information Technology Essencials

APTECH
09.2016 - 10.2017

High School Diploma -

Essence College
09.2014 - 08.2016

Primary School Certificate -

El-Amin International School
09.2005 - 08.2011

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