CHIJIOKE GEORGE EDEH
Phone: 765-***-**** Email: ***********@*****.*** L: linkedin.com/in/chijioke-edeh-93b535121 Technical Skills: AutoCAD HCSS FAARFIELD Revit STACK Primavera Procore Project- Planning Quantity Take-offs Airport Design Site Inspections Scheduling Estimation, Project Control Bluebeam MS-Excel Naviswork MS Word Civil 3D Google Earth Pro BLK 2Go EDUCATION
Purdue University
MSc. Civil Engineering August 2022 –May 2024
University of Nigeria
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Civil Engineering September 2009 -August 2014 WORK EXPERIENCE
Renascent Inc- Indianapolis, Indiana
Cost Estimator June 2024– March 2025
• Prepared accurate project cost estimates by reviewing project drawings and specifications.
• Developed 3D structural models to support accurate quantity takeoffs and project visualization using Revit and Civil 3D.
• Performed quantity take-offs and determined labor, material, and equipment requirements.
• Evaluated site access and conditions to propose realistic production levels.
• Attended pre-bid meetings to gain a thorough understanding of the project requirements.
• Conducted site visits to ensure a thorough understanding of the project scope.
• Collaborated closely with project managers, subcontractors, and vendors to facilitate bidding, procurement, and change order processes.
• Coordinated with the administrative staff to send documents to vendors and subcontractors.
• Recommended alternative design solutions to optimize project costs and feasibility. Ministry of Project Design, Evaluation and Monitoring- Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Estimator; Project Engineer; promoted to Assistant Project Manager January 2017–July 2022
• Collaborated with contractors and key stakeholders to resolve project conflicts and technical challenges.
• Ensured contractors, laborers, and other construction workers worked safely and to specifications.
• Managed and ensured quality control and risk management on-site for effective project delivery.
• Coordinated construction scheduling to ensure timely completion and adherence to budgets.
• Addressed construction concerns, including delays, design revisions, and logistical issues.
• Collaborated with project managers on project scoping and work plan development.
• Monitored compaction, materials, and paving operations and ensured adherence to specified standards.
• Conducted site inspections to verify work meets plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Coordinated with vendors and subcontractors to procure materials and ensure timely deliveries.
• Prepared, tracked, and reviewed submittals and Requests for Information (RFIs) to ensure timely responses from designers and consultants.
• Assisted in developing and updating construction schedules using Primavera. Encon Associates - Ilorin, Nigeria
Design/Project Engineer May 2015–December 2016
• Generated reports on work progress and quality control measures of projects.
• Prepared cost estimates and bill of quantities for various projects.
• Supervised construction sites to ensure adherence to design standards.
• Documented daily construction activities, weather conditions, manpower, and equipment usage.
• Facilitated the delivery and utilization of construction materials to meet project needs.
• Communicated with owners, DOT officials, utility companies, and design teams as needed.
• Documented daily progress reports and inspections, and adjusted project scope and schedule.
• Designed and detailed building structural members, pavements, and drainage channels using AutoCAD, Revit, and Civil 3D.
Magood Consults – Abakaliki, Nigeria
Civil Engineering Intern January 2013–August 2013
• Observed and participated in site layout, concrete pours, structural framing, and MEP installations to gain hands-on construction knowledge.
• Reviewed drawings and specifications to familiarize myself with project scopes and ensure accuracy in field operations.
• Performed quantity takeoffs and basic cost estimates to support bidding and change order preparation.
• Assisted with project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, and meeting minutes to support project engineers and managers.
• Participated in project planning meetings, workflow development, and construction schedule creation.
• Assisted in performing and documenting quality control tests on precast concrete for construction projects.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP/AFFILIATION
• Underground Construction Association, UCA (Purdue University branch). 2022–Present
• North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT). 2022–Present
• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). 2020–Present
• National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). 2022–Present
• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). 2020–Present
• Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE). 2011–Present