Watching Boxing, football, volunteering, writing and travelling
Languages
Timeline
Chimezie Onwuekwe
Lincoln
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Ackel Engineering Services Limited
01.2021 - Current
Facilitate the allocation of project resources and disseminating relevant tasks to various teams/departments in order to uphold the achievement of project objectives
Overseeing activities of different contractors subcontractors and devising a concise and reliable construction methodology that helped in project execution to 100% completion
Facilitating the acquisition of resources and amenities through seamless collaboration with the procurement department, while prioritizing prompt delivery without any undue interruptions
Establishing quality management procedures and monitor performance metrics
Attending project meetings with clients and regulatory agencies on behalf of the company
Supervise procurement and installation contracts
Efficiently oversee financial resources and proficiently coordinate various initiatives
Monitored project progress and oversee adherence to specifications and timelines
Developed a project plan that operates within the confines of budgetary constraints in order to achieve success.
Quality Control Manager
Bouygues Construction Nigeria Ltd (Subsidiary of Bouygues International)
05.2012 - 12.2020
Performed daily inspections of construction materials and structures, meticulously recorded inventory levels and consumption rates, and created a detailed report each day outlining any instances of noncompliance along with comprehensive remedial solutions
Assessed the standards of the materials acquired and utilized on a daily and weekly basis from suppliers and subcontractors, whilst supervising their average delivery time and successful implementation at the construction site
Ensured 100% safety regulations were followed throughout the construction process and identified and averted all potential hazards
Investigated all client complaints and implemented 100% corrective action to ensure compliance and clients satisfaction
Established and managed a team of quality control inspectors who oversaw the production process and ensured full adherence to standards
Formulated and implemented coordination procedures that led to a remarkable reduction of 30% in inter-trade production delays
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and identified and rectified more than 85% quality-related concerns on site
Managed post-sale maintenance services at the New British High Commission Office located in Abuja in adherence to both daily and monthly maintenance schedules
Ensured 100% availability of all spare parts and maintenance inventories for both regularly scheduled preventive maintenance and emergency downtime
Managed a specialized team consisting of civil, electrical, mechanical engineering and plumbing technicians and ensured seamless functionality of facility operations on a daily basis.
Resident Engineer
WSP Development Nigeria Limited (Subsidiary of WSP Group)
09.2012 - 04.2014
Checked engineering blueprints for accuracy and, rectified discrepancies with WSP Group and Project Director/Engineer
Oversaw daily testing by contractors, and ensured documentation was organized
Delivered on-site design solutions to site obstacles, which guaranteed that contractors adhered to their production schedule.
Education
B.Eng Civil Engineering -
Federal University of Technology Owerri
Owerri, Imo
Professional Certificate of Competency in Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) -
Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT)
Perth, Western Australia
Project Management
University of Lincoln
Lincoln, United Kingdom
03.2025
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Primavera P6, Staad Pro, Project Management
Languages: English (Highly proficiency), French (Basic)
FINALCAD Defect Management (Snagging Module)
Budgeting
Communication
Organization Skills
Project Coordination
Project Documentation
Bid Processes
Interpersonal Skills
Time Management
Compliance Monitoring
Resource Allocation
Project tracking
Project Management
Strategic Planning
Cost Control
Inventory Control
Document Management
Project Planning
Data Analysis
Team Bonding
Residential construction
Construction management
Project Recovery
Quality Assurance
Team Collaboration
Cost Analysis
Accomplishments
Saved the company $300,000 over 4 years by implementing a successful productivity improvement plan.
Led a team of quality control professionals to successfully complete the New British High Commission Project in Abuja, Nigeria, adhering strictly to British Standards.
Successfully managed the after-sales Defect Reliability Period and Maintenance of the New British High Commission Abuja, Nigeria.
Spearheaded a continuous improvement site coordination at NLNG Project, Port-Harcourt, Nigeria, that yielded a 30% increase in efficiency and 25% reduction in site production cost
Implemented Quality Management system that reduced rework and defects by 40% within the first six months.
Reduced department operating costs by 25% in 12 months.
Designed a company-wide safety awareness program, resulting in a 90% reduction in reported injuries.
Utilized FINALCAD's Defect Management (Snagging Module) to proficiently resolve 80% of pre-handover snags.
Successfully completed the handover of 15 building projects to overwhelming satisfaction of the clients and the stakeholders.
Certification
HSE Level 1, 2 & 3 - British International Safety Organization UK
NEBOSH UK Certification in Application of Environmental Risk Theory
Environmental Impact Assessment - Department of Petroleum Resources
Primavera P6 Essential Training - Linkedin Learning
Lean Six Sigma White/Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt - Udemy
Affiliations
Member Nigeria Society of Engineers
Member Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
Corporate Member American Society of Civil Engineers: - ASCE member ID# 12220243
Member American Society for Quality (ASQ): Member number: 65819505
Attributes
Collaborative individual with exceptional abilities in building and maintaining positive relationships.
Capacity to perform under stress and comply with stringent time constraints.
Possessing an analytical mindset coupled with a sharp attention to detail.
Proactively addressing challenges with a solution-oriented mindset.
Committed to upholding ethical principles and maintaining exemplary standards of integrity.
Watching Boxing, football, volunteering, writing and travelling
I love analyzing the techniques and styles of different boxers. Follow the careers of favorite boxers and their matches.
Watch and learn different football strategies from football pundits.
Volunteer skills and expertise to assist others in need.
Freelance writing, writing fictions, poetry for creative expression.
Immerse myself in different cultures and learning through traveling. I love trying new food and experiences. Documenting through photography and writing personal use.
Languages
Igbo
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Project Manager
Ackel Engineering Services Limited
01.2021 - Current
Resident Engineer
WSP Development Nigeria Limited (Subsidiary of WSP Group)
09.2012 - 04.2014
Quality Control Manager
Bouygues Construction Nigeria Ltd (Subsidiary of Bouygues International)
05.2012 - 12.2020
B.Eng Civil Engineering -
Federal University of Technology Owerri
Professional Certificate of Competency in Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) -