ADEMOLA OLUWATOYIN SALAU
P R O J E C T & Q U A L I T Y C O N T R O L
PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW
Multidisciplinary Project and Quality Control Manager with over 15 years of experience in civil engineering, infrastructure, and QA/QC project leadership across the U.S. and Nigeria. Extensive background working with public agencies like Port Authority NY/NJ, NYC DDC, and Metro-North. Expert in field inspections, quality management systems, concrete/asphalt testing, and regulatory compliance. Holds PMP and ACI certifications, with hands-on leadership of multimillion-dollar construction projects.
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115 South Montague Street,
Valley Stream, NY 11580
EDUCATION
Southern New Hampshire
University – Master of Science in
Project Management &
Operations (Expected Dec 2024)
University of Lagos – Lagos,
Nigeria - Bachelor of Science in
Civil & Environmental
Engineering (2008) - WES
Evaluated – Equivalent to U.S.
Bachelor’s Degree
CERTIFICATIONS &
LICENSES
• PMP – Project Management
Institute (PMI)
• Construction Professional
(PMI-CP) – PMI
• Manager of
Quality/Organizational
Excellence – ASQ
• ISO/IEC 17024 – ANSI National
Accreditation Board
• Primavera P6 Professional –
Oracle
• ACI – Concrete Field-Testing
Technician – Grade I
• ACI – Concrete Construction
Special Inspector
• ICC – Steel & Bolting
Inspector
• Water Main Certification –
NYC DDC
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction
Safety
• Confined Space Entry &
Attendant (8-Hour)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Project / Quality Manager
Quadrant Engineering, P.C. – Consultant to Port Authority NY/NJ May 2022 – Present
• Managed QA/QC for $85M substation project at JFK Airport including structural, precast, and MEP systems.
• Led inspections for rebar, steel, fire suppression, switchgear, HVAC, transformers, and SCADA systems.
• Oversaw all testing: concrete, compaction, Hi-pot, Megger, hydrostatic, air pressure, and torque.
• Managed RFI, NCRs, inspection reports, punch list, close-out and commissioning.
Chief Construction Inspector
New York Professional Services – Consultant to NYC DDC Sept 2019 – Apr 2022
• Directed QA/QC for $41M sidewalk and hydrant restoration project.
• Performed inspections of excavation, compaction, concrete, formwork, asphalt, and steel placement.
• Handled testing for concrete and soil, oversaw punch lists and T&M calculation for close-out.
Project / Construction Engineer
KAG Engineering PLLC – Consultant to NYC DDC Nov 2018 – Sept 2019
• Managed sewer and water manhole hardware replacement in Brooklyn Borough.
• Oversaw demolition, masonry base rebuilding, concrete encasement, asphalt restoration, and striping.
WORK EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
Construction QA Inspector
Hirani Engineering P.C. – Consultant to Port Authority NY/NJ July 2017 – Aug 2018
• Conducted QA/QC inspections on LaGuardia Airport redevelopment project ($4B).
• Reviewed structural and civil work including excavation, backfill, formwork, rebar, asphalt, and utilities.
• Supervised field testing for concrete, bolt torquing, compaction, axial/lateral load testing. Construction Inspector
Hirani Engineering P.C. – Consultant to Metro-North Railroad Aug 2018 – Oct 2018
• Inspected construction of Prospect Hill Bridge: manholes, drainage, bridge deck, asphalt, grading.
• Performed on-site concrete slump tests, air content, temp readings, and compaction tests. Company Executive Officer
Deblos Nigeria Limited – Lagos, Nigeria Feb 2014 – Apr 2016
• Oversaw residential and commercial renovations for estates, Samsung staff housing, and churches.
• Managed full-scope civil and MEP execution from foundation to final finishes. Project Engineer / Supervisor
Gladtrico Intl. Ltd. – Consultant to Pan-Ocean & Shell Petroleum Oct 2011 – Feb 2014
• Directed gas plant drainage, loading bay construction, rig site prep, and helipad buildouts.
• Led civil and MEP work for Shell Petroleum and Pan Ocean Oil in Nigeria. Assistant Project Engineer
Eshrow Associates – Consultant to Central Bank of Nigeria Aug 2010 – Dec 2011
• Supported QA/QC inspections for Central Bank renovation in Ogun State. Intern
Front-line Builders – Consultant to Zenith Bank Oct 2009 – July 2010
• Supported civil work for new branch construction, including substructure and superstructure builds. SKILLS
• QA/QC Inspections
• Primavera P6
• Bluebeam
• Soil Density Testing
(Nuclear Gauge)
• Concrete Testing
(ACI)
• RFI & NCR
Management
• Microsoft Office
Suite
• Survey Equipment
Operation
• Safety Compliance
(OSHA 30)
• Documentation &
Closeout