Civil Engineer Engineering

Daniel Sarfo Senior Civil Engineer, MBA

Summary

• 12+ years of experience working as a Civil Engineer in various capacities to complete construction engineering tasks with proven expertise in project execution, ensuring compliance with schedules and budgets while maintaining the highest quality standards.

• Civil Engineering subject matter expert (SME), spearheading teams of engineers in designs, reviewing drawings meticulously to ensure accuracy and compliance with project specifications, thus facilitating seamless project execution and minimizing discrepancies during construction.

• As a Project Engineer, has managed scopes of work, ensuring compliance with industry standards during execution.

• Has conducted thorough reviews of reports before approval is granted, ensuring that all environmental considerations were adequately addressed.

• Experience managing engineering vendors effectively, ensuring that all aspects of project execution aligned with the defined scope of work.

• Experience ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets, proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks, maintaining the highest quality of work, rigorously vetting payment certificates, and successfully completing approximately 15 capital-intensive projects.

• Highly skilled in directing workflow of earth and concrete works, underground utility installations and green and brownfield project demolitions.

• Has overseen the fabrication and installation of oil and gas pipelines leading to the Oil Jetty at the Port of Tema and managed the scope of work, ensuring compliance with industry standards during execution.

• Great communication skills and attention to detail. Skills

• Communication

• AutoCAD

• Autodesk

• Civil 3D

• Project & Construction Management

• Maintenance of Infrastructures

• Regulatory Compliance

• Quality Control and Assurance

• Protostructure2018 Software

• Sustainable Development

• Creative Problem Solving

• Analytical Thinking Skills

• Technical Proficiency

• Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Programming (SQL, Visio, Jira, Tableau, Oracle

Visual Studio)

Education

• Master of Business Administration (MBA), Intrapreneurial Focus: Organizational Strategy for Pensions Alliance Trust - Nexford University, Washington DC

• Master of Science, Civil Engineering - Atlantic International University, HI

• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering - Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana Professional Experience

Civil Engineering Dept. GPHA - Tema, Ghana 04/2024 – Present Principal Civil Engineer

• Delivered $50 million in completed infrastructure projects by successfully executing 15+ large-scale initiatives at the Port of Tema, ensuring all adhered to schedule, budget, and quality standards.

• Reduced potential project risks by 25% through proactive mitigation strategies, safeguarding project timelines and financial integrity.

• Improved subcontractor performance by fostering collaboration, achieving 100% compliance with project specifications, and contributing to a zero-incident safety record.

• Enhanced decision-making with advanced modeling and data analysis tools, reducing design errors by 35%.

• Led quality assurance efforts, ensuring that 100% of materials met industry standards, which strengthened the structural integrity of completed projects.

Senior Civil Engineer - Tema, Ghana 09/2020 - 03/2024

• Streamlined project workflows by reviewing 50+ detailed construction drawings, reducing errors and design- related delays by 25%.

• Supervised the permitting process for major developments, resulting in a 30% faster approval cycle and improved stakeholder satisfaction.

• Conducted geotechnical investigations that led to optimized foundation designs, reducing construction costs by 15%.

• Successfully managed construction contracts for capital projects, improving contractor accountability and achieving 95% on-time project completion.

• Oversaw conceptual design projects, integrating cross-functional input to enhance project scope alignment and execution efficiency.

Assistant Civil Engineer - Tema, Ghana 11/2012 - 12/2019

• Directed field studies and geotechnical investigations, informing design decisions and reducing project risks by 25%.

• Collaborated with teams to implement innovative infrastructure solutions, resulting in cost savings of $1 million across multiple projects.

• Led quality control efforts during construction, achieving a 95% reduction in material defects.

• Engaged stakeholders in public forums to address community concerns, fostering trust and enhancing project approval rates by 25%.

Graduate Civil Engineer - Tema, Ghana 10/2011 - 07/2012

• Accelerated project delivery timelines by conducting thorough site investigations, identifying potential issues early, and implementing preventive measures.

• Improved environmental sustainability by integrating eco-friendly practices into project designs, reducing the environmental impact by 20%.

• Assisted in the management of subcontractor workflows, achieving 100% adherence to approved specifications.

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