Dynamic Project Manager & Senior Quantity Surveyor
Resume:
ERNEST KWEKU PAYNE
********@*****.**.** +*** (0-24-415**** Kumasi, Ghana KS 13576,
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager and Senior Quantity Surveyor with over 20 years extensive experience, excelling in Project and Construction Management, Quantity Surveying and Contract Management, Project control, Procurement and cost management. Proven track record in delivering projects on time and within budget. Highly conscious of quality and uphold confidentiality. Leveraging strong negotiation skills and enhance team performance.
Skills
Construction Management
Project planning and management
Project scheduling
Project Budgeting and Tracking
Cost Estimating and Management
Cost forecasting
Resource planning and management
Contract Management
Contract administration
Value engineering
Procurement skills
Project forecasting
Multiple Project Management
Team Management
Time Management
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Office
Negotiation skills
Conflict resolution and management
Team leadership
Effective communication
Strong Communication skills
Project closure
Data analysis
Experience
Maripoma Ent. Ltd. Western
Project Manager / Senior Quantity
Surveyor
06/2020 - Current
Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
Develop and maintain detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
Coordinate internal resource and third parties for flawless execution of the projects.
Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustment to project constraints based on financial analysis.
Meet with client to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project.
Supervised junior staff to ensure quality and specifications were followed.
Prepared detailed valuations for contractors to ensure accurate billing.
Valuing and certifying sub- contractors work for Payment.
Conducted value engineering assessments to identify cost- saving opportunities.
Obtained necessary permits and approvals to ensure project compliance.
Managed plant, equipment, and materials to support project operations.
Prepared monthly project progress reports and forecasts for site and technical meetings.
Contract Administration, Procurement and dispute resolutions.
Griner / David Walter JV Kumasi,
Ghana
Contracts Manager / Asst. Project
Manager
01/2019 - 06/2020
Managed contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure compliance and optimize effectiveness.
Identified and managed subcontractors to enhance project execution.
Valuing and certifying sub- contractors work for Payment.
Preparing Contractors Valuation.
Budget planning and cost estimating.
Material and plant management.
Resolved conflicts to facilitate smooth project execution and maintain stakeholder satisfaction.
Obtained necessary permits and approvals for project compliance.
Ensuring safety regulations are complied.
David Walter Limited Accra, Ghana
Senior Quantity Surveyor/ Cost
Controller
01/2018 - 12/2019
Prepared contractor valuations and tenders to ensure accurate cost assessments.
Monitored project costs to ensure budget adherence.
Compiled monthly project reports and forecasts to track progress against budget.
Contract Administration and Procurement.
Estimating quantities, cost and time scale for material and labour.
Valued and certified subcontractor work for timely payments and compliance.
Measured constructed work for accurate project
documentation.
Coordination of construction activities and dispute resolution.
Mawums Limited Volta Region,
Ghana
Quantity Surveyor / Cost Controller
01/2015 - 12/2017
Prepared interim payment certificates to facilitate timely project cash flow.
Controlled project costs by monitoring expenditures and ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints.
Managed cost for the projects.
Valuing and certifying sub- contractors' works for Payment.
Measurement of constructed work and taking off.
Calculation and updating of fluctuations.
Co-ordination of daily works on site.
Administered safety protocols and managed worker welfare to maintain compliance and enhance site safety.
Sonitra Ghana Nkawkaw, Ghana
Quantity Surveyor / Cost Controller
01/2010 - 12/2014
Performed detailed analysis of project costs to prepare accurate estimates.
Valuing and certifying sub- contractors Interim Application for Payment.
Preparing of Interim Payment Certificate.
Prepared monthly project budget to align financial resources with project objectives.
Forecasted weekly and monthly materials requirements to optimize procurement and reduce delays.
Calculation and updating of fluctuations.
Measurement of constructed work and taking off.
Prepared daily and monthly project work programs. Sonitra Ghana Nkawkaw, Ghana
Quantity Surveyor
08/2004 - 12/2009
Prepared interim payment certificates to facilitate timely contractor payments.
Valuing and certifying sub- contractors' Interim Application for Payment.
Conducted cost estimating for project materials and labor.
Developed monthly project budget to monitor and control financial performance.
Compiled weekly and monthly progress reports to
communicate project status and milestones.
Measurement of constructed work and taking off.
Prepared weekly and monthly materials forecasts. P&W Ghanem Limited Ghana
Quantity Surveyor / Site Supervisor
11/2002 - 08/2004
Valued and certified sub-contractors' interim applications for payment, ensuring accurate financial tracking.
Prepared interim payment certificates to facilitate timely project funding.
Oversaw earthwork, concrete, and paving operations on construction sites.
Measurement of constructed work and taking off complete.
Wrote monthly progress reports and forecasts to
communicate project status and align stakeholders.
Preparation of monthly program reports.
Education
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Kumasi MSc. in Procurement Management
11/2021
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Kumasi BSc. in Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics 06/2020
Ho Polytechnic Ho
HND in Building Technology
07/2001
Tsito Secondary Technical School Tsito
SSSCE in Building Construction
12/1997
Professional Membership
PET-IET - Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana Accomplishment / Research Dissertations
Stakeholder's Engagement on effective Procurement Practice of Works in the Ghanaian Construction Industry (GCI)
Appraisal of poor building maintenance among Landlords in the Kumasi metropolis.
The impact of town layout on settlement (town and cities). Languages
English (Fluent)
Twi (Fluent)
Ahanta (fluent)
Fante (fluent)
Ewe (fluent)
Hobbies and Interests
Traveling
Jazz
Watching Movies
Football
Gospel music
Industrial Training
Underwent an intensive training in quality delivery of works organized by the Ministry of Transportation and the Department of Urban Roads.
Site management and appropriate use of machine.
Equipment/Labour combination for works.
Waste reduction.
Industrial Attachment
Asafo Boakye and Partners Consult, Accra, 08/01/00, 10/31/00
Berock Ventures, Ho, 08/01/99, 10/31/99
References
Mr. Joseph Annor Asubonteng Dr. Gabriel Nani
General Manager (NS) Dept. of Construction Technology & Management Maripoma Enterprise Limited KNUST
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