Civil/Tower Engineer
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Henry Jojo Dadzie
CG-****-9913, Feteh Kakraba, CG-0441, Gomoa East, Ghana
+233 (0-24-222-**** / +233 (0-20-785-****
adp397@r.postjobfree.com / adp397@r.postjobfree.com
Sex Male Nationality Ghanaian
STUDIES APPLIED FOR
Post Graduate Programme (PGPCE) in Civil Engineering
WORK EXPERIENCE
July 2021 – Till Date
(Freelance)
Project Manager
Park Infratel Ghana Limited (P. I. G. L), 38 Kinshasha Avenue, Accra
Setup, recruit, and train unit personnel in the maintenance of 592+ infrastructure per SLA.
Oversee all on going project works to ensure compliance to client specification, and QA/QC.
Managed daily operations in terms of project scheduling/status, budget, cost, risk, resources, deliverables, client relations and business development.
Ensure compliance to industry practice, Regulations, Guidelines and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policy. Also, Preventive and Corrective Tower Maintenance.
Validate and approve works (i.e., BOM/BOQ, documentation, Rigging plan, modification)
Progress report (i.e., workload, schedule, plan, and delivery) and advice on sustainable Infrastructure Management Systems.
Review Contract document and advice management on compliance and implementation.
Business or sector Civil / Electrical / Operations & Maintenance
Feb 2021 – Till Date
(Freelance)
Design, Construction and Maintenance
ORT Ghana, American Town – Kasoa,
Design – feasibility studies, research, product development, analyses, and modification
Construction - plans, directs, and supervises large construction projects (commercial building/heavy)
Maintenance - supervised, directed, and coordinated Civil Engineering Maintenance construction, planned and adhoc maintenance and improving of the facilities.
Management - supervise, project progress meeting, and monitor compliance with building, safety codes and regulations.
Business or sector Geospatial / Infrastructure / Engineering
March 2021 – May 2021
Technical Consultant
NETIS Niger, Koira Kano – Niamey, Niger
Project analysis; Project flows; Training of staff, Field visit and Documentation
Business or sector Infrastructure & Telecommunication
June 2018 – Nov 2020
Structural Engineer
Eaton Towers Ghana, North Ridge - Accra
Review - Engineering Services Request
Analyses, Design and Modification – hand calculations, software, and other accepted methods.
Reports – Project status (workload, schedule, and delivery) to Operations Director.
Quality Assurance/Control and Acceptance – tower and modification work
Business or sector Infrastructure
July 2017 – June 2018
Technical Manager – Tower Engineering
American Tower Corporation (ATC) Ghana, Cantonment - Accra
Manage and Review – Engineering Services Request (customer application, new build, and modification) and 3rd Party designs for compliance / industry practices
Analyses, Design and Modification – hand calculations, software and other accepted methods
Database Management - structural engineering documents with Technical Manager, Tower Maintenance
Reports – Project status (workload, schedule, delivery and infrastructure capacity) to Manager Engineering and Quality
Business or sector Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)
March 2012 – June 2017
Technical Manager - Modification
American Tower Corporation (ATC) Ghana, Cantonment - Accra
Coordinate – request for structural services and product development with Product Manager
Structural Integrity Assessment – general infrastructures (building, rooftop, guyed mast, self-support)
Auditing – asset acquisition and merges, vendor performance management, product/materials
Analysed, designed, modification, construction, and acceptance
Quality, Environment, Health and Safety – compliance and industry norms
Business or sector Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)
February 2011 – March 2012
Field Supervisor
American Tower Corporation (ATC) Ghana, Cantonment - Accra
Toolbox meeting, Safety and Feasibility studies - new construction, infrastructure modification works
Planning and scheduling – liaised with Project Manager in planning and executing project
Review construction / structural drawing – raise red flags for swift resolutions
Inspection / acceptance – subcontractors work (civil works, electrical, mechanical and refurbishment)
Business or sector Estate Investment Trust (REIT)
March 2010 – February 2011
Site Manager
Huawei Ghana, Labone - Accra
Site management - supervision, workmanship, material management, permit, right-of-way, authorization for site build.
Planning and schedule; Technical advice – subcontractors in resolving issues on-site
Safety – enforcement of EHS procedures, method statement and risk assessment on site.
Business or sector Infrastructure & Telecommunication
January 2009 – March 2010
Site Engineer / EHS Rep
Huawei Ghana, Labone - Accra
Inspected civil work, tower erection, grounding, electrical, installation (RF/TX) done.
Technical site survey (BTS/BTF/Collocation/Site Sharing/SWAP/Rooftop), feasibility studies and technical advice
Toolbox meeting, safety, quality assurance/control and acceptance
Business or sector Infrastructure & Telecommunication
Nov 2007 – Sept 2008
Assistant Site Supervisor
Saint Dominic’s hospital, Akwatia – Eastern Region, Ghana
Oversee site activities (substructure, superstructure, roofing, finishing to certificate of occupancy)
Field operations – core values of integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and supervision
Safety - Implemented policies and procedures
Quality control – workmanship, construction procedures, specifications, and standards
Business or sector Construction, Estate & Maintenance, Health
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
February 2021 – March 2022
(On going)
Post Graduate Programme (PGPCE) in Civil Engineering
International Institute of Management & Technical Studies (IIMTS), Gujarat, India
Advanced Analysis of Structures; Advanced Foundation Design; Analysis and Design of Tall Structures; Bridge Design; Concrete Technology; Earthquake Engineering; Soil Dynamics; Structural Dynamics; Design of Reinforced Concrete Structure; Highway Engineering
February 2013 – September 2016
(3 Years)
Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Civil Engineering
KAAF University College / Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST)]
Geotechnical Engineering; Structural Engineering; Drainage Systems; Ground Engineering; Construction Management; Water Resources Engineering;
January 2010 –November 2010
(1 Year)
Advance Diploma in Project Management
The Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) - UK
June 2010 – September 2010
(4 Months)
Diploma(s) in Purchasing & Materials Management; Managing Works & Costs; The Financial & Commercial Framework
The Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) - UK
January 2010 – May 2010
(4 Months)
Diploma(s) in Planning & Scheduling; Nature & Organisation of Project Management; Computers & Project Management
The Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) - UK
September 2004 – July 2007
(3 Years)
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Civil Engineering
Takoradi Technical University – Takoradi, Ghana
Measurement of Civil Works; Estimating of Civil Engineering Works; Civil Engineering Maintenance; Structural Design; Highway Engineering; Engineering Survey; Construction Technology
Language(s)
UNDERSTANDING
SPEAKING
WRITING
Listening
Reading
Spoken interaction
Spoken production
English
C1/2
C1/2
C1/2
C1/2
C1/2
French
A1/2
A1/2
A1/2
A1/2
A1/2
Levels: A1/2: Basic user - B1/2: Independent user - C1/2 Proficient user
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Communication skills
Good communication skills gained from my experience as a field supervisor to structural engineer, sales and marketing as a technical engineer with both internal and external clients.
Professional public speaking/presentation skills from my experience as training facilitator-coordinator during my time as technical manager - structure reinforcement/modification and tower engineering.
Organisational / managerial skills
Administrative - Situational assessment, Task analysis, prioritization, policy enforcement, documentation, time management, verbal and written communication
Planning – analytical thinking, problem solving, scheduling, succession planning, project management, research, strategic planning, evaluating, process orientation
Management – managing project / conflict, budgeting, Leadership, Time Management, Negotiation, teamwork / building, solving problem, brainstorming as a team, Prioritization
Technical – technical reporting, codes and standards, operating systems (Staad Pro, Autodesk Robot, Auto CAD, Oracle Primavera P6 Professional Project Management, Microsoft Office Suite)
Project Tracking Tool (i.e., Siterra, Office Track)
Job-related skills
Measurement (Building / Civil Works); Quantities (Building / Civil Works); Estimating.
Maintenance (Building / Civil Works)
Construction Management; Vendor Management, Quality Management, Facility Management
Other skills
Telecommunication - Rigging, First Aid & CPR, Installation (2G/ / 3G/ 4G / LTE / WiMAX / FTTH), Maintenance, Modification (Pre / Post), Mapping, Site Audit, RF Awareness, Electrical Safety
Residential / Commercial Building - Earthworks, Sub/Super Structure, Finishing, HVAC, MEP,
Roads Technology - Engineering Survey, Bridges, Drainage, Foundations
Logistics, Warehousing, Materials Management, Purchasing
Projects
Seminars
Honours and awards
Memberships
References
Mapping – [Tower(Lattice/Pole & Guyed Mast; Foundation – American Tower Corporation(ATC) Burkina Faso & Niger]; Tower Infrastructure Audit / Acquisition (MTN – Uganda; Airtel – Nigeria; Zantel –Tanzania; Eaton Towers - Ghana) for American Towers Corporation (ATC); Structural Analysis, Design, Modification & Mapping (Communication Structures and Buildings - ATC); Technical evaluation of tenders during RFP/RFQ for vendor/supplier selections; Ghana e-Gov’t Network Project Data Centre and WiMAX (Phase 1); Surfline Ghana 4G LTE Rollout; Ghana Vodafone GSM & UMTS, 2G & 3G UTRAN, SWAP Project; MTN Ghana 4G LTE Rollout; The Construction of Multi Blocks of Two-Storey Staff Bungalows for Saint Dominic’s Hospital – Akwatia; Reconstruction of factory shed for Pee Wood Processing Ltd, Avenor Junction - Accra ; Construction of a Concrete Lined Channel (3.4Km long, 23m wide and 5m deep) – Odaw Drainage; Construction of Classroom Block, Theatre Hall & Basement for Ridge Church School, Ridge - Accra
Modelling, Analysis and Design of Building Structures Using STAAD PRO, Ghana (2016) - GhIE
Advance Technical Reporting Writing and Presentation, Ghana (2015) - GhIE
Structural Integrity Investigation Buildings and Roads, Ghana (2015) - GhIE
Yellow Belt Certification
Ghana Institute of Engineers (GhIE)
Ing. Thomas Kojo Orhin, Snr Quantity Surveyor/Civil Engineer, Ghana Cocoa Board, adp397@r.postjobfree.com +233 (0-27-448****
Mr Stephen Opare, Head of Engineering – Africa, American Tower Corporation
adp397@r.postjobfree.com +233 (0-20-961-**** / +233 (0-55-471-****
Mr Meyssour Fennor, Former Chief Technical Officer – Netis Burkina Faso
adp397@r.postjobfree.com +213*********
Mr Domingos Almeida, General Manager, Telxius Tower – Brazil, adp397@r.postjobfree.com +551**********
Mr. Gordon Porter, VP Operations, IHS Towers – Group, adp397@r.postjobfree.com
Mr. George Malone, Tower Communication Expert, adp397@r.postjobfree.com
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