NIGER CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, NIGERIA                                                                                                                                May 2006 - March 2009

Position: Project Engineer (Client Shell Petroleum Development Nigeria Limited, Federal Government of Nigeria)

Key Duties

• Management andproductionleadershipforwork packages withinvariousprojects.
• Reviewing contractor deliverables and answering to design and construction contractor queries on site.
• Participating in technical meetings, project meetings anddevelopment of project report
• Coordinating/communicating various issues that affect the project engineering design, safety, and regulatory compliance of the work.
• Ensuring that the design and engineering complies with Company basic engineering and requirements.
• Ensuring that the technical definition of the package is in compliance with the contract scope and with company rules, standards and specifications.
• Coordinating all the other engineering activities and interfaces on systems (electrical, plumbing, safety, security, external works, etc) with other project specialists.
• Evaluating / commenting on work performed by sub-contractors to insure that the work is being executed in accordance with project specifications.
• Ensuring  the delivery of the technical documents respects the schedule and quality for procurement, supply, construction, pre-com / com, operation activities, spare parts and maintenance.
• Organizing and participating in kick-off meetings and other meetings with clients/subcontractors to ensure common understanding of engineering requirements, including deliverables.
• Following up on inspections and tests carried out by suppliers and subcontractorss.
• Interfacing with other departments which includes surveying, safety, geotechnical and enviromentalists in meeting set targets.
• Liaising and rendering support to client representative during pre-commissioning and commissioning phase.

Skills Developed

§   Excellent team spirit and leadership skills

§   Relationship management skills

§   Contracts administration and management skills

§   Estimating, planning and scheduling skills

§   Client/contractor management

NIGER CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, NIGERIA                                                                                                                                  Sep 2005 – April 2006

Position: Trainee/Junior Project Planner

Key Duties

·          Project planning and scheduling during tender stage.

·          Planning and scheduling project commitments and facilitated tracking/completion of action items

·          Detailed planning, scheduling and monitoring during the project execution stage to ensure timely completion and cost effectiveness.

·          Development of project schedules, activity networks and work breakdown structures.

·          Interfacing with top management, clients, project teams and sub-contractors to ensure smooth execution.

·          Cascading programme strategy down to the project teams.

·          Daily project monitoring and tracking.

·          Preparation of daily and weekly progress reports.

·          Compilation of monthly programme reports and summaries.

Skills Developed

·          Knowledge of project planning software tools e.g. Microsoft projects and Primavera

·          In-depth knowledge of health, safety and environment practice relevant to strict operations in the industry

·          Good understanding of industry standards and best practices in the construction industry

·          Good written and Verbal communication skills

·          Ability to build, develop and maintain relationship within a multi discipline team

·          In-depth understanding of creating, executing and delivering project specific client strategies

·          In-depth awareness of cost estimation, land and quantity surveying techniques and calculations

SHELL PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY WEST, NIGERIA                                                                                            Oct 2003 - March 2004

Position: Trainee Civil Engineer

KeyDuties:

·      Routine site inspections with project engineers and accompanying quantity surveyors for locating, negotiating and acquiring suitable site/land for collecting sand fill materials.

·      Attending training on health and safety and contractor/employee relationship & management.

·      Carrying out concrete tests and soil compaction test in the laboratory and on sites.

·      Designing concrete slabs and beams for various site locations, site / industrial training report.

·      Working with land surveyors in taking survey levels of drains and highway ways for various oil field construction site locations.

·      Working with the project team to carry out routine monitoring and co-coordinating construction activities on site.

·      Involved in the preparation, documentation and implementation of construction designs and drawings.

·      Carrying out health, safety and environment function on construction sites.

·      maintaining quality standard of products, procedures and materials of scope of work

·      Working with the design and construction team in reviewing design options, proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work.

·      Collaborating with the design team in carrying out reinforced concrete designs for culverts and piles and structural designs for highway and building construction project respectively.

·      Assisting in preparing estimates and reviewing contents of estimate from approved drawings and specifications.

·      Involve in preparing activity schedules and ensuring compliance with procedural guidelines and strict adherence to the approved engineering drawings and specifications.

Skills Developed

·          Strong  technical report writing skills

·          Strong personal planning and organization skills

·          Occupational health and safety awareness

·          Independent research skills

·          Ability to work with attention to detail