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SKILLS

• Contract management/administration

• Outstanding communication

• Cost management

• Commercial risk analysis

• Profit and loss reporting

• Tendering & Estimating

• Procurement

• Eye for accuracy and details

• Hands-on

• Cost control

• Measurement

• Health and safety compliance

• Quick learner

• Process improvement

• Flexible worker

• AutoCAD knowledge

• QSPlus user

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY - QUANTITY

SURVEYOR

Dependable Quantity Surveyor with a can-do attitude and excellent work ethic offers experience in estimation and planning for diverse clients and sectors ranging from consultancy, construction, MEP, power, and oil & gas with a proven track record of executing exceptional projects for residential and commercial buildings and gas stations. Proactive and productive under pressure to meet key project deliverables.

WORK HISTORY

Quality Control, 01/2022 to Current

Shalam Packaging Ltd - Basildon, Essex

Quantity Surveyor/Estimator, 01/2015 to 12/2021

Monterosa Constructions Ltd - Surulere, Lagos

• Conducted and completed quality assurance checks for new products.

• Adhered to compliance and business timetable to meet set deadlines. Reported identified operational deficiencies to supervisor and maintenance personnel.

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Accurately executed written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.

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• Checked finished product quality through in-depth tests and evaluations. Followed specified specifications in manufacturing goods by measuring and weighing materials to use accurate raw materials.

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Minimised casualties or injuries from plant incidents by observing H&S procedures, policies and regulations.

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• Checked finished product quality through in-depth tests and evaluations. Followed specified specifications in manufacturing goods by measuring and weighing materials to use accurate raw materials.

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Minimised casualties or injuries from plant incidents by observing H&S procedures, policies, and regulations.

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• Maintained clean and organized work areas.

Monitored feed of raw materials and efficiency of production during machining process.

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• Maximized commercial results and profit margins for allocated projects. Measured, certified, and approved sub-contractor interim valuations; always verified that remittances stayed within allocated budgets.

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• Attended development, pre-start, and subcontract meetings. Developed accurate pricing schedules, obtaining and reviewing quotes for work and services.

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• Complied with all main contract and subcontract processes. Drafted and presented forecasting of costs, risks, and financial implications.

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Maintained budget adherence with strict commercial and contract management.

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• Assessed applications, valuations, and cost reconciliations and drafted IKECHUKWU ONYEDIKAM

Commercial Manager, 07/2011 to 12/2014

Kelm Engineering Ltd (MEP Specialist) - Lagos, Ikeja reports with findings.

• Produced and presented final cost plans and procurement reports. Supported commercial evaluation and negotiation of tenders to achieve swift results.

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Enforced cost management against budget, highlighting commercial issues and reporting on risks.

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Prepared and submitted monthly cost-value reconciliations and cash-spend profiles.

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• Addressed post-contract cost variances and change control processes.

• Negotiated, administered, and finalized supply chain contracts.

• Gathered preliminaries and tender analyses to produce tender reports. Provided critical and necessary project documentation such as bids/tenders & Estimations, Bills of Quantities, materials budget, valuation & subcontracting.

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Provided excellent leadership in the estimating unit and ensured that proper procedures were in place to allow for a smooth competitive bidding/tendering process.

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• Maintained a comprehensive directory of approved sub-contractors. Undertook the costing of projects via approximate estimating, cost planning, and reviewing bids offered by subcontractors in order to choose the most cost-effective option.

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Offered advice in contractual claims and disputes by referencing contract documents for terms and conditions, dispute resolution processes, and expected outcomes.

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Drafted tender and contract documents for vendors and contractors, using documentation to govern different project activities.

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Mentored Junior Quantity Surveyors and Trainees, providing technical direction and CPD support.

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Improved company performance by reviewing, analysing and developing operational processes.

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• Worked with cross functional teams to develop right bids consistently. Negotiated contracts, securing optimum conditions for business expansion.

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Monitored documentation and implementation of key contract applications and working capital processes.

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Employed strong project management skills to deliver complex objectives.

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• Monitored plans to meet deadlines, budget and quality standards. Managed multiple partner relationships and internal projects simultaneously in fast-paced work environment.

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Supported risk management and mitigation at operational, commercial and technical levels.

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Resolved customer and subcontractor issues, disputes and claims during pre- and post-contract phases.

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Delivered exceptional staff performance through training and mentoring of employees.

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Sourced services and resources needed, negotiating costs with external stakeholders to ensure project completion.

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• Prepared bills of quantities on MEP, Civil, and Building projects EDUCATION

Master of Science: Quantity Surveying, 01/2015 – 10/2019 Federal University of Technology, Akure - Akure, Nigeria - Second Class Upper

Post Graduate Diploma: Quantity Surveying, 01/2011 – 06/2014 Federal University of Technology, Akure - Akure, Nigeria - Upper Credit

Master of Business Administration: Cost Management, 01/2006 – 04/2008

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology - Ogbomosho, Nigeria - Merit

• Masters with an A in research work

CERTIFICATIONS

• Construction Project Management, Columbia University - 2020

• Construction Cost Estimating & Cost Control, Columbia University - 2020

• Construction Finance, Columbia University - 2020

• Member Chartered Institute of Arbitration, Nigeria - 2010 Registered Quantity Surveyor, Nigeria Institute of Quantity Surveyors - 2009

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• All credentials verified by WES

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Documented and resolved all changes/variations which led to approval and payment of 95% of claims.

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• Supervised team of at least 2 staff members on each project. Documented and resolved LAD-related issues which prevented loss of profit and potential disputes

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Achieved results by introducing and use of QSPlus for all measurements and bill preparations.

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• Prepared bespoke sub-contracts with all suppliers. Whilst working as a site quantity surveyor, was also involved in the tendering and negotiation of tenders.

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• Prepared and agreed on final accounts with PQS

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