CHIJIOKE C. MBAKOGU

**** * ********* ***

Aurora, CO. 80019

720-***-****

k2if7y@r.postjobfree.com

PROJECT MANAGER ~ PROJECT COORDINATOR ~ PROJECT ENGINEER

Results-driven Project Manager with over 4 years of experience directing cross-functional teams of technical experts to analyze systems and processes and implement infrastructure improvements. A self-directed, disciplined, and confident leader and vibrant team player who delivers exceptional rather than expected results through strategic thinking, innovative problem-solving, and managing teams for performance excellence. Key competencies in designing and implementing systems and procedures with proven ability to achieve financial discipline and enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organizations he represents.

PROFESSIONAL VALUE OFFERED

Team & Project Leadership

Project Planning, Management & Evaluation

Ms Projects Skills

Cross-Functional Coordination

Technical Team Building

Client Management / Relationship Building

Reporting/Documentation

Contractor /Resource Management

Analytical / Critical Thinking Skills

Training & Development

Vision, Strategy and Leadership

Quality/Control Skills

PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

Review project requirements to effectively delegate tasks; establish accurate budgets and logical timelines.

Manage the base operation; logistics, materials & manpower planning, cost allocation, conduct meetings ,make effective presentations and also coordinate/manage vendors and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of quality services.

Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.

Develop conceptual and detail remedial feasibility studies, bench scale and pilot scale work plans.

Create project plans by identifying tasks to be performed, necessary requirements, deliverables and milestones.

Draft and final site remediation documents including Final Feasibility Studies, Corrective Measures Studies, Remedial Design Documents, Contractor Bid Packages, Quality Assurance/Quality Control documents and Closure Reports.

Demonstrated skill in defining project scopes and details and devising and recommending alternative methods of standardized analysis as a basis for solving problems.

Manage data and information collection and research.

Monitor and evaluate results in alignment with project goals and objectives.

Interpret and apply Federal, state and local regulations relative to projects.

CAREER PROGRESSION

PROJECT COORDINATOR

WD Consults Limited, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom 2010 – 2011

Participate in all phases of multiple construction projects including planning budgets and monitoring costs, developing action plans, forecasting project requirements, analyzing variances, determining system improvements, initiating corrective actions and completing audits.

Facilitate Project WBS, resource allocation and loading, create and maintain schedules and provide key project tracking data to Project Lead.

Manage a multi-disciplinary team of various specialists and contractors and ensure they comply with work specifications, safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Develop, Measure and report Project plans and status with Ms Projects, prepare project status report, monthly progress reports and customized client report.

Make effective presentations on behalf of the planning and scheduling team.

Review and approve monthly and final payments for contractors and vendors.

Prepare project quality plans with activity timelines and budget predictions and assist in the control and co-ordination of the company’s Quality Management System QMS ( inc. ISO 9001: 2000 )

Populate submittal logs with project information and complete daily report logs by the end of each work day.

Assemble permit applications, understand existing regulations and continue to review new and proposed regulations pertaining to clients.

Serve as primary point of contact for prospective and current clients.

Design all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to standardize daily operations.

PROJECT CONTROLS ASSISTANT

West Midlands Centre for Constructing Excellence (WMCCE) Birmingham, UK 2008 – 2010

Involved in initiating project scope and preparing scoping report and assisted in identifying all changes or potential changes to the project scope.

Identified and collected performance data and participated in project reviews.

Analyzed and monitored Project risk, earned value and productivity and produced daily cost compilation.

Oversaw WMCCE retaining wall construction.

Consulted and partnered with team members regarding architect/engineer (A/E) and construction projects and contracts.

Compiled and recorded eligibility studies and operational data for review and further analysis.

Authored daily reports for review by project manager.

SITE ENGINEER

MannProject International Limited, Nigeria 2004 – 2007

On site; supervised the contractors, tracked each phase of the project and carried out project reviews.

Inspected equipment on site and operational machines periodically for conformance with operating standards and ensured QA/QC commitments for all the assigned equipment and tools.

Calibrated and supervised maintenance of equipment at the base and offshore.

Participated actively in equipment mobilization, equipment qualification testing (FAT, SIT and EFAT) and also mentoring technicians and junior field engineers

Provided technical parameters and Bill of materials (BOM) during equipment shipment to site and participated in generating Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM) during product design and costing.

Maintained interface with clients and vendors regularly.

Ensured safe working practices are carried out within the project team and demonstrated a personal commitment to Health, Safety and the environment.

Carried out HAZOP analysis for all operations I was involved in and promoted the use of safety and HAZID methods during operations through completion of Job Risk Analysis (JRA)/Job Safety Assessment (JSA) forms.

Project Management and implementation in accordance with client’s specifications.

EDUCATION

MSc International Project Management, Glasgow Caledonian University Glasgow, United Kingdom, 2009

Dissertation: Value and Impact of Total Quality Management in the Management of Projects.

B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, 2002

Dissertation: Design and construction of a Cow Pea dehuller

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Professional in Value Management (PVM) Foundation Certification

Value for Europe Inc. Glasgow, United Kingdom 2009

• ASME- American Society of Mechanical Engineers

• PMI – Project Management Institute

• AMA - American Management Association

REFERENCES AND VERIFYING DOCUMENTATION FURNISHED UPON REQUEST

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