Engineer Civil Engineering

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CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL DATA

Name: Lawal, Ajibola Rasaq

Date of Birth: 7th March, 1978

Profession: Civil / Structural Engineering

Years of Experience: 16 Years

Nationality: Nigerian

Position: Senior Civil Engineer

Residential Address: 16, Church Street, Off Olaniyi Street, New Oko - Oba, Lagos E-mail: ********@*****.***

Mobile: +234(0) 807-****-***, +234(0)818-****-***

Marital Status: Married

EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

(i) University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

M.Sc. Civil Engineering (February 2010)

(ii) University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

B.Sc. Civil Engineering (June 2004)

(iii) Atunrase Boys’ High School, Surulere, Lagos

Senior Secondary School Certificate (June 1996)

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Member, Nigeria Society of Engineers (MNSE) – Membership ID.: 23328 – July 2010

COREN Registered Civil Engineer (R. Engr) – Registration No.: 21316 – September 2011

Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (M. ASCE) – Membership ID.: 977579 – June 2013 KEY QUALIFICATIONS

I commenced my carrier in July 2004 as an Assistant Site Engineer with Brick House Construction Company Limited. I was engaged extensively in the construction supervision of building project. In March 2006, I joined Celmeng & Associates Limited as a Civil Engineer at the Ibadan office. Later in October 2009, I applied and was employed by Zaftig Limited as a Project Engineer. I was saddled with the responsibilities of vetting working drawings, correlation of structural/civil engineering drawings with other consultants’ drawings and construction supervision of projects. I am currently a Senior Civil Engineer at Freund Limited having left Zaftig Limited in June 2014.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

2003 Foundation Engineering Services, Sabo-Yaba, Lagos . 6 Months Industrial Training Position: Industrial attachment Student

Job Responsibilities: Assist the Geotechnical Engineers and Laboratory Officers Major Projects

i. Compiled cube test results to ascertain the compressive strength of concrete used in the construction of various residential and industrial buildings.

ii. Participated in the preparation of Geotechnical/Sub-soil investigation report for the Proposed 1000 capacity Lecture theatre at the University of Lagos, Faculty of Engineering, Akoka - Yaba, Lagos. July 2004 – February 2005 Brick house Construction Company Limited, Mende-Maryland, Lagos Position: Assistant Site Engineer

Job Responsibilities: Support the Site Engineer in achieving the following: i) Supervision of building construction works.

ii) Correlation of consultants’ drawings/document and report discrepancy. iii) Supervision of artisans i.e. Carpenter, Bricklayer, Iron Bender etc. iv) Set out sites and organise facilities.

v) Supervision of Sub-contractors’ works i.e. Plumbing, Electrical etc. vi) Ensure projects meet agreed specifications, budget and timeline. vii) Liaise with clients and consultants.

viii) Prepare and submit site reports.

ix) Ensure safety on site.

Major Projects

i. Construction of Outlet for Food Concepts and Entertainment Limited (Chicken Republic) Ikoyi, Lagos. March 2005 – February 2006 Albatco Nigeria Limited, Zamfara State . (National Youth Service Corp Scheme)

Position: Assistant Site Engineer

Job Responsibilities: i) Support the Site Engineer in building construction supervision. ii) Assist the Site Engineer in vetting consultants’ drawings/document. iii) Report details of site activities to the Site Engineer. P a g e 3

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iv) Prepare daily progress report and hand over to the Site Engineer. v) Assist in Supervision of Sub-contractors’ works. Major Projects

i. Construction of Proposed Semi-detached Twin Duplex along Zaria Road, Gusau, Zamfara State. March 2006 – September 2009 Celmeng & Associates Limited, Ibadan. Position: Civil Engineer

Job Responsibilities: A) Building Structural Design i. Structural analysis and design of building projects. ii. CAD Drafting of building structural details.

iii. Preparation of structural materials schedule to include bar bending schedule i.e. Quantity of reinforcement, concrete and formwork. iv. Liaise with Geotechnical Engineer to investigate Sub-soil condition in order to determine the most appropriate type of foundation. v. Supervision of Contractor’s Structural works.

vi. Attend site meetings.

vii. Liaise with clients and co-consultants.

viii. Ensure that tests are conducted by the contractor and reports submitted as at when due i.e. concrete compressive and reinforcement tensile test results.

ix. Approve structural arrangement prior to casting and ensure the structures are constructed in accordance with the approved drawings. B) Road/Highway Design

i. Preparation of Technical and Financial Proposal. ii. Carry out Reconnaissance survey.

iii. Preparation of Reconnaissance survey report.

iv. Preparation of Inception report.

v. Supervision of the Land Surveyor in carrying out detailed engineering survey of road to be design.

vi. Supervise the Geological Engineer in carrying out detailed Geological examination of the project area.

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vii. Preparation of Preliminary and Final Engineering Drawings. viii. Preparation of Priced Bill of Engineering Measurement (BEME) and Back- up Calculations.

ix. Preparation of Tender Drawings/Documents to include agreement, condition of contract and blank BEME.

x. Supervision of Road Contractors’ works.

xi. Attend site meetings.

xii. Liaise with clients.

xiii. Ensure that tests are conducted by the contractor and reports submitted as at when due i.e. concrete compressive and reinforcement tensile test results etc.

xiv. Approve casting of concrete structures and ensure the road is constructed in accordance with the approved drawings and specifications.

xv. Prepare and submit monthly progress report to the client. Major Projects

a) Building Projects

i. Structural re-design and Supervision of Office renovation for Boff and Co. at Okebola, Ibadan. (March 2006 – December 2006).

ii. Structural Design & Supervision of Five (5) Floors Training Institute for Mr. Oseni Elamah along Jattu road, Auchi, Estako – West L.G.A, Edo state. (April 2006 – September 2008). iii. Structural Design of Office Remodelling for Intercontinental Bank Plc, (a) Sapon Branch (b) Adamasingba Branch I & II (c) Ijebu – Ode Branch (d) OAU, Ile – Ife Branch. (October 2006). iv. Structural Design & Supervision of Office Renovation for Dekit Construction Limited at Awolowo Avenue, Bodija, Ibadan. (May 2006 - November 2006).

v. Structural Design of Medical Centre for The University College Hospital, Ibadan. (April 2007). vi. Non – residence supervision of Youth Development Centre, Ode - Omu, Osun State for the Federal Ministry of Youth Development - Phase 1. (February 2008 - January 2009). vii. Structural Design & Supervision of Multipurpose Hall (Portal Frame) for Dr Adetunji Oredipe along Ibadan

– Ilese road, Erigo near Ijebu – Ode in Ijebu North – East L.G.A., Ogun state. (May 2007 - March 2008). viii. Structural Design & Supervision of Workshop (Portal Frame) for National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos. (February 2008 - October 2008).

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ix. Structural Design of Office Development for Oceanic Bank International Plc., on the premises of Olabisi Onabanjo University Campus, Ago – Iwoye, Ogun state. (September 2008). x. Structural Design of Proposed Staff Quarters Development for Babcock University, Ilishan – Remo, Ogun State. (November 2008).

xi. Structural Design of Proposed Ministers Residential Development for the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Gilgal parish, Olowora junction, Lagos state. (December 2008). xii. Structural Design & Supervision of Building for Bureau of Public Procurement and Computer Services & Information Technology, Abere, Osogbo, Osun State. (January 2009 - September 2009). xiii. Office Development for Power Holding Company 0f Nigeria Plc, (PHCN), Abeokuta. (June 2009). b) Road/Highways

i. Engineering Design of Gwarzo – Fariruwa –Tsanyawa Road in Kano State (50.42km) for the Federal Ministry of Works, Abuja (September 2006 - January 2007). ii. Engineering Design of Akoda – Ede – Iddo Osun – Osogbo Road in Osun state (20.07km) for the Federal Ministry of Works, Abuja (February 2007 – April 2007). iii. Design and Non – Residence Construction supervision of Oyo State Local Government Roads -24.75km

(LOT 7 – Saki east, Saki west, Oorelope, Olorunsogo and Irepo Local Government Areas). (January 2008 – August 2009).

October 2009 – June 2014 Zaftig Limited, Lagos

Position: Project Engineer

Job Responsibilities:

i. Vetting working drawings

ii. Correlation of structural/civil engineering drawings with other consultants’ drawings.

iii. Produce complete, accurate and buildable set of Structural Drawings for Design and Build projects.

iv. Supervision of construction works.

v. Manage project team and resources.

vi. Maintain continual communications with all personnel assigned to the project.

vii. Set out sites and organise facilities.

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ix. Liaise with clients and consultants.

x. Cross check and submit weekly project reports.

xi. Ensure general safety of personnel and equipment. Major Projects

i. Remodeling of Back House at Executive Staff Quarters into a Semi-Detached Laundry House and Generator House Complete with an Underground Diesel Tank for Guarantee Trust Bank, Plural House, Oyin Jolayemi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos (October 2009 – December 2009). ii. Construction of Multipurpose Hall with Semi-circular Roof Trusses at Jericho, Ibadan for Mr. Awe Abel (January 2010 - November 2010).

iii. Civil, Flooring, Electrical and Cooling System Installations for Smile Communications Limited, Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State (December 2010 – January 2012). iv. Construction of Data Center with Roof Trusses for Smile Communications Limited, Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State (March 2011 – May 2011).

v. Renovation of Treasury House for the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, FCT, Abuja. (June 2011 – December 2011).

vi. Construction of Guest House for Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State (January 2012 – June 2013)

vii. Construction of Celebrity House for Mrs. Oluwatoyin Abosede at Apapa Road, Ebute Meta, Lagos (July 2013 - May 2014)

July 2014 – Till date Freund Limited, Abuja

Position: Senior Civil Engineer

Job Responsibilities:

i. Vet and approve design/drawings prior to submission. ii. Design and Construction Supervision of Building and Civil Engineering Projects.

iii. Cross check structural materials schedule which include bar bending schedule i.e. Quantity of reinforcement, concrete and formwork. iv. Liaise with Geotechnical Engineer to investigate Sub-soil condition in order to recommend the most appropriate foundation. v. Supervision of Contractors’ Civil works.

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vi. Attend bi-monthly or monthly site meetings depending on timeline and complexity of project.

vii. Liaise with client and co-consultants.

viii. Ensure that tests are conducted by the contractor and reports submitted as at when due i.e. Marshal Stability test, concrete compressive, reinforcement tensile test results etc.

xii. Maintain continual communications with all personnel assigned to projects by conducting weekly meetings.

ix. Attend weekly management meetings to present comprehensive weekly report on structural engineering activities.

Major Projects

i. Structural Design and Residence Supervision of Stardrive Residential Development for Ahmak Properties Limited at R16, 316 Close, Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos (Six Floors with Basement Floor as Car park) (July 2014 – December 2017) – Completed Project ii. Structural Design and Non – Residence Supervision of Residential Building for Mr. Olufemi Adeoye Fabamwo & Mrs. Aderonke Titilayo Fabamwo at Fani-Kayode Avenue, G.R.A., Ikeja, Lagos (March 2015 - December 2015) - Completed Project

iii. Structural Design and Non – Residence Supervision of Residential Building for Mr Adedayo and Mrs Abosede Afolabi at Aerodrome Estate, Samonda, Along Sango – UI Road, Ibadan (December 2016 – September 2017) - Completed Project

iv. Structural Design and Residence Supervision of Daisy Nursery and Primary School, Ijegun, Lagos

(November 2017 – September 2019) - Completed Project v. Structural Design of Proposed SKYE 55 Residential Development for Ahmak Properties Limited at L5, 302 Close, Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos (20 floors including Three suspended car park floors)

(November 2019 – March 2020) – Completed Project

vi. Residence Construction supervision of Oso – Owutu Road, Afikpo South Local Government, Ebonyi State for Federal Ministry of Works and Housing (Works) - 10km (July 2020 – Till date) – Ongoing Project COMPUTER LITERACY

Proficiency in the use of the following software:

i. Autodesk Land Development

ii. AutoCAD Civil 3D

iii. AutoCAD

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iv. Staad.Pro V8i & Staad.foundation V8i

v. Orion

vi. Prota Structure

vii. Revit Structure

viii. Tekla Structures v19

ix. CAD RC

x. AutoCAD

xi. Microsoft Word

xii. Microsoft Excel

xiii. Microsoft Office Project Professional

xiv. Microsoft Power Point

xv. CorelDraw

LANGUAGES PROFICIENCY

LANGUAGE Speaking Reading Writing

ENGLISH Excellent Excellent Excellent

YORUBA Excellent Excellent Excellent

CAREER OBJECTIVES

To become an excellent Civil Engineer taking up challenging works with creative and diversified Projects. To also be a relevant part of fast growing academic and research institution. REFEREES

i. Dr. B. I. O. Dahunsi

Senior Lecturer,

Department of Civil Engineering,

University of Ibadan, Ibadan.

ii. Engr. A. H. Lawal

Project Director,

Zaftig Limited, Lagos.

iii. Engr. K. A. Adegoke

Principal Partner,

Civil/Structural Engineering,

Freund Limited, Lagos.

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