Project Management Manager
Resume:
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Abraham Kassa Tadesse
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SUMMARY
I am a Registered Professional Engineer with Registration No. CPE/2895 in the Ministry of Water, Irrigation, and Electricity of Ethiopia. I specialize in Design Modification, Design Review, Contract Administration, Construction Supervision, and Project Management for development projects, particularly in infrastructural development, water supply, and sanitation funded by donors such as the World Bank Group and the federal government.
With over fifteen years of experience working on various large and medium-scale projects, I have followed national and international contract forms such as MDB FIDIC & FIDIC. My expertise lies in construction projects related to Hydropower, Integrated infrastructural projects involving water supply from Borehole sources, Advanced Conventional Waste Water Treatment Plants, and associated civil works. I ensure compliance with environmental policies like the Ethiopian and World Bank Group ES guidelines. I also handle project completion tasks, such as preparing financial summaries and completion reports, checking As- built drawings, and final payments, as well as overseeing civil and electromechanical contractors' progress on defect rectification.
In addition, I am well-versed in Construction Contract management and project management. I hold a Master's degree in Construction Technology and Management and received training on the World Bank Group's new procurement guidelines and the recent World Bank's FIDIC 2017 in Nairobi, Kenya, in September 2020. EXPERIENCE
Project Coordinator/ Project Manager
BYUCKSAN POWER Co. Ltd May 2023- April 2025, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Contract & Documentation Review: Ensuring agreement completeness by reviewing essential documents like MDB FIDIC, GCC, SCC, BOQ, and technical specifications. Also validating performance bonds and bank guarantees.
• Financial & Payment Oversight: Confirming updated approved invoices, bonds, guarantees, and handling interim and final payments.
• Project Planning & Management: Developing structured plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure successful execution.
• Design Coordination: Collaborating with architects, engineers, and stakeholders to align design and engineering aspects.
• Construction Oversight: Monitoring progress, quality, and safety to ensure timely delivery within budget.
• Regulatory Compliance & Permits: Securing necessary approvals and ensuring adherence to all legal and technical standards.
• Budget & Change Management: Tracking expenses, managing change orders, and keeping costs under
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control.
• Stakeholder Communication: Keeping all key parties informed, addressing concerns, and ensuring smooth interactions.
• Quality Control: Implementing checks and measures to ensure the project meets required standards.
• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating potential project risks proactively.
• Procurement & Contract Management: Handling vendor negotiations, subcontractor agreements, and ensuring compliance with contracts.
• Commissioning & Handover: Overseeing final testing and system verification before client handover. Project Engineer/ Project Manager
Industrial Parks Development Corporation January 2017 - May 2023, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Review all agreement documents like MDB FIDIC, GCC, SCC, Technical specifications, BOQ, and negotiation minutes to ensure contract completeness before starting work. Validate the accuracy of the performance bond and advance bank guarantee. Confirm the updated approved Performa Invoices, Bonds, and Guarantees for time extensions and interim and final payments. Request and evaluate Payments, Master Work Schedule, and materials.
• Project planning and management: Developing project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure the successful completion of the industrial park construction project.
• Design coordination: Working with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to coordinate the design and engineering aspects of the project.
• Construction oversight: Monitoring construction progress, quality, and safety to ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget.
• Permitting and regulatory compliance: Ensuring that all necessary permits and approvals are obtained and that the project complies with all
relevant regulations and codes.
• Budget management: Tracking project expenses, managing change orders, and ensuring that the project stays within budget.
• Stakeholder communication: Keeping stakeholders informed about project progress, addressing any concerns or issues, and facilitating communication between all parties involved in the project.
• Quality control: Implementing quality control measures to ensure that construction work meets the required standards and specifications.
• Risk management: Identifying potential risks to the project and developing strategies to mitigate them.
• Procurement and contract management: Managing procurement processes, negotiating contracts with vendors and subcontractors, and ensuring that all parties fulfill their contractual obligations.
• Commissioning and handover: Overseeing the commissioning process to ensure that all systems are functioning properly before handing over the industrial park to the client. Contract Administration Head
SG Consulting Engineers PLC June 2016 - October 2017, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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• Contract Management: Overseeing all aspects of the contract between the consulting company and the client, including reviewing terms, ensuring compliance, and monitoring obligations.
• Change Order Management: Assessing and processing change orders to adjust project scope, schedule, or budget as required.
• Subcontractor Management: Supervising subcontractors involved in the project, reviewing bids, monitoring performance, and resolving any issues.
• Payment Processing: Reviewing and approving invoices from contractors and subcontractors, tracking costs, and ensuring timely payments.
• Document Control: Maintaining precise project documentation, including contracts, change orders, meeting minutes, and other relevant records.
• Claims Management: Aiding in resolving project-related claims or disputes, documenting issues, negotiating settlements, and preparing legal documentation if needed.
• Quality Assurance: Monitoring construction activities to ensure adherence to specifications and quality standards.
• Schedule Management: Monitoring project progress against the set schedule, identifying potential delays, and implementing strategies to maintain progress.
• Communication: Acting as the main point of contact between the consulting company, the client, contractors, and stakeholders, providing regular updates and addressing concerns.
• Compliance: Ensuring all work complies with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. Resident Engineer/ Contract Engineer
ETG Designers and Consultants PLC April 2015 - July 2016, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Construction Oversight: The Resident Engineer is responsible for overseeing the construction activities on-site to ensure they align with project plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Quality Control: The Resident Engineer is responsible for monitoring and inspecting the work done by contractors and subcontractors to uphold the required quality standards.
• Compliance: The Resident Engineer ensures that all construction activities adhere to relevant building codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Progress Monitoring: The Resident Engineer tracks construction progress against the project schedule and budget, identifies potential delays
• or issues, and takes corrective actions as necessary.
• Problem Solving: The Resident Engineer addresses technical issues during construction and collaborates with the project team to find solutions.
• Documentation: The Resident Engineer maintains accurate records of construction activities, including daily reports, progress photos, and inspection reports.
• Communication: The Resident Engineer is the primary point of contact between the consulting company, the client, contractors, and
• Stakeholders, providing regular project updates and addressing concerns promptly.
• Change Management: The Resident Engineer assesses and processes change orders to adjust the project's
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scope, schedule, or budget as needed.
• Safety Management: The Resident Engineer ensures safe construction practices and implements appropriate safety measures on-site.
• Client Relations: The Resident Engineer cultivates positive client relationships through excellent service, prompt issue resolution, and regular project updates. Engineering Department Head.
SETS General Trading PLC January 2006 - May 2015, ET, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Leadership: Providing leadership and direction to the Façade Engineering team, setting goals, and ensuring that the department operates efficiently and effectively.
• Strategic Planning: Develop long-term strategies and plans for the engineering department to align with the factory's overall goals and objectives.
• Budgeting and Resource Management: Managing the department's budget, resources, and expenses effectively to ensure that projects are completed within budget constraints.
• Project Management: Overseeing engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Team Management: Recruiting, training, and managing engineering staff, assigning tasks, and providing mentorship and guidance to team members.
• Technical Expertise: Providing technical expertise and guidance on engineering issues, troubleshooting problems, and ensuring that engineering solutions are innovative and effective.
• Compliance: Ensuring that engineering activities comply with relevant regulations, standards, and safety requirements.
• Collaboration: Collaborating with other departments within the factory, such as production, quality control, and maintenance, to ensure smooth operations and coordination of activities.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifying opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and efficiency enhancements within the engineering department.
• Communication: Communicating effectively with senior management, stakeholders, and team members to provide updates on engineering projects, address concerns, and facilitate decision-making processes. Civil work supervising Engineer
EEPCO (ENEL/ELC/ CONSULTANCY) September 1999 - October 2006, Jimma, Ethiopia
• Inspection: Conduct regular inspections of the Gilgel Gibe I Hydroelectric Power Dam Construction Project powerhouse, surge tank, penstock shaft, Cable shaft, switchyard/substation, tailrace tunnel, outlet structures, permanent access road, and bridge construction to ensure that work is being carried out according to project plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Compliance: Ensuring that all construction activities comply with relevant building codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Quality Control: Monitoring and inspecting the work done by contractors and subcontractors to verify
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that it meets the required quality standards.
• Testing: Conducting tests on construction materials and structures to assess their quality, strength, and durability.
• Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of inspections, test results, and any issues or deficiencies identified during site visits.
• Reporting: Providing detailed reports on inspection findings, including recommendations for corrective actions to address any deficiencies or non-compliance issues.
• Problem-solving: Identifying technical issues or challenges during construction and working with the project team to find solutions.
• Coordination: Collaborating with project managers, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure that construction activities are carried out efficiently and effectively.
• Safety Management: Implementing and enforcing safety measures on-site to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment for all workers.
• Client Relations: Communicating with clients to provide updates on inspection findings, address any concerns or issues raised by clients, and maintain positive relationships. PROJECTS
Researcher
• From April 2017 to January 2019, I conducted a qualitative quantitative type experimental study titled
"Experimental Study on Mechanical Properties of Teff Straw as a Fiber in Reinforced Concrete" at Addis Ababa Science and Technology University. The study was published in the peer-reviewed journal GSJ: Volume 7, Issue 10, October 2019, and is also available on the Ethiopian Ministry of Science and Higher Education website. I presented the study during my MSC defense and at various academic sessions. EDUCATION
Master of Science in construction technology and management Minor in Civil Engineering • Addis Ababa Science and Technology University • Ethiopia, ADD • 2019 • 3.52 Bachler of Science in Civil Engineering
Minor in Construction technology and Management • Addis Ababa University • Ethiopia, ADD • 2008 • 3.21 Diploma in Building Technology
Minor in drafting technology • Addis Ababa Technical School • Ethiopia, ADD • 1999 • 88 Average. SKILLS
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• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for sharing technical details, updating on project progress, and collaborating with team members, stakeholders, and clients.
• Problem-solving: Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to identify issues, analyze data, and develop innovative solutions for challenges during the project's lifecycle.
• Time management: Outstanding time management skills for prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and ensuring projects are finished on time and within budget.
• Decision-making: Capable of making well-informed decisions using data, analysis, and risk evaluation to steer project success and reduce potential risks.
• Adaptability: Able to adjust to changing project needs, unexpected hurdles, and shifting priorities while staying focused on project objectives.
• Teamwork: Collaboration skills to effectively work with diverse teams, establish strong relationships, and create a positive team atmosphere to meet project goals.
• Conflict resolution: Skilled in managing conflicts, resolving issues, and mediating disputes among team members or stakeholders to aid project advancement and harmony.
• Organizational skills: Strong organizational capabilities to efficiently manage project documentation, resources, budgets, and schedules.
• Emotional intelligence: Understanding one's emotions and those of others, showing empathy, and effectively handling interpersonal relationships to navigate complex project dynamics and form strong connections with team members and stakeholders.
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