Eric Edegbai
Construction Project Manager
Manchester,Lancashire
Summary
Hardworking Construction Project Manager with 14 years of experience in construction industry and proven leadership skills. Known for wholehearted commitment to employee and personal safety. Successful at completing projects on-time and under budget without compromising quality.
Achievements include bringing in new clients and consistently achieving budget and schedule demands with a hands-on and detail-oriented approach. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities paired with a superior work ethic and forward-thinking mentality.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Engineer/coordinator
SCC Nigeria Limited
FCT
07.2016 - Current
- Evacuation of 40MW to be generated from Kashimbilla Hydropower Station (Federal ministry of power) Construction of switchyard, Several Substations of different capacities, Line Bays and 245Km of Power Transmission Lines including the Steel Poles (Pylon)
- Construction of Kontagora Dam and Auna Irrigation Project (Federal ministry of Agriculture and water Resources) Construction of Earth Dam and Clearing of 200Ha of Irrigation area, laying of various sizes of pipeline and Construction of irrigation channels and construction of access road
- Development of Karmo Residential District (Federal Capital Development Authority) Construction of Roads, Laying of Sewer pipelines, Water pipelines and Electrical and Telecommunication Line
- Construction of Otukpo Multi-Purpose Dam (Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources) Construction of Dam and associated structures, with outlets for Treatment plants, Irrigation pipelines and Hydro Power Station
- Responsibilities
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Prepared detail engineering designs, drawings and specifications including updating registers of all design submittals from consultant
- Assisted with cost proposal development and customer presentations.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Performed site feasibility visit and advice company on the prospect in a project
- Directly accountable to the Head of Engineering on project situation, technical challenges, material optimization and cost impact of technical decisions taken
- Planning, scheduling and updating of work program
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
- Delivered concise instructions to technical team to maintain quality control.
- Identified technical risks within managed projects.
- Recommended process improvements to reduce unnecessary waste.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
Project Engineer
SCC Nigeria Limited
FCT
03.2013 - 06.2016
- Projects Handled
- Dualization of Lower Usman Dam – Gurara Road (80km) (Federal Capital Development Authority) Construction of dual carriage way Road including culverts, Bridges and associated structures
- Provision of Engineering Infrastructure in Kubwa Satellite Towns
- (107km) (Federal capital Development Authority) Construction of Roads, Laying of Sewer Pipelines, Water Pipelines Elect/Telecommunication Lines and Storm water drainage, culverts and bridges
- Provision of Engineering Infrastructure in Karshi Satellite Towns (FCDA) Construction of Roads, Laying of Sewer Pipelines, Water Pipelines, Elect/Telecommunication Lines and Storm water drainage
- Expansion of Steel pipe manufacturing factory. Dismantling of existing steel plant, extension of factory shop floor, installation of ultramodern Steel pipe manufacturing plant, installation of new coating plant, construction of staff quarters including recreational areas
- Construction of Abuja quarry site
- Construction of administrative building, workshop structures, Asphalt plant, laboratory, crusher, retaining wall, magazine storage area, access road, canals, construction of staff quarters
- Design and Construction of farm structures (Manchong Farm) Construction of Farm villa with swimming pool, administrative building, storage area, dispatch building, security house, water reservoir, water intake structure and installations, construction of concrete fish tanks (20no), installation of water irrigation system, poultry farm structures and Green house structures
- Design and Construction of 6 Bedroom Duplex (Life camp Abuja) Construction of 2 story building including boy’s quarter, security house and car park with interlocking floored compound
- Design and Construction of 4 Bedroom Duplex (Sanguari Estate Abuja) Construction of building including security house and car park with interlocking floored compound
- Design and Construction of 4 Blocks of Flats (FO1 Abuja) Construction of 2 Storey building including boy’s quarter, security house and car park with interlocking floored compound
- Responsibilities
- Compilation and presentation of all project reports to the project manager on the project status
- Liaising with client, consultant and other stakeholders in the project
- Prepared budgets and planning schedule for individual project
- Verify and certify subcontractors interim certificate for payment
- Prepare, Submit and defend Certificate Valuation (CV) of projects to client/consultant
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Perform site feasibility visit to advice Company on the prospect of engaging in a project
- Resolving any problems with the team, plans and budget to ensure that the project flows smoothly
- Identifying potential problems with the project, leading the team into developing solutions and ensuring that they are implemented
- Hosting frequent meetings with teams to build morale and inform them of their daily activities
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Assisted with cost proposal development and customer presentations.
- Trained junior engineers in workstation design and material handling.
Site Engineer
SCC Nigeria Limited
FCT
05.2011 - 03.2013
- Projects Handled
- Reconstruction of Lower Usman Dam – Gurara Road (56km) (FCDA) Construction of single carriage way road including culverts, Bridges and associated structure
- Responsibilities
- Plan the work and efficiently organize the plant and site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines
- File report on the test carried out on the project including haulage activities, concrete reports, reinforcement optimization report, site logistics activities and material inventory
- Conduct weekly meeting with subcontractors and suppliers with regards to work progress
- Check plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations
- Carry out joint measurement with client project staffs
- Communicate with clients/consultants and their representatives including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress
- Recorded daily events and activities in site diary to evaluate process and improve productivity.
- Gathered data, incorporating into drawings, schematics and maps.
- Created work schedules and adjusted as needed to meet project deadlines and keep shifts properly staffed.
- Analyzed survey reports, maps, blueprints, and other topographical and geologic data to plan infrastructure and construction projects.
- Compiled and presented reports explaining project details to non-technical stakeholders.
- Estimated materials costs and sourcing requirements for project feasibility.
- Tested soils and materials to determine foundation strength.
- Supervised and control the site project staffs and labour force
- Carry out routine checks on the land surveyors level and setting out practices to ensure alignment with drawings
- Oversaw quality control and health and safety matters for construction teams.
- Ordered and tracked delivery of construction materials and supplies from vendors.
Site Engineer
Costain West Africa Plc, P76 Site
Abakaliki
11.2009 - 12.2010
- Projects Handled
- Construction of Abakaliki International Market Lot 2 (Ministry of works Abakaliki) 7 Story Administrative building, 20 units’ corner shops, 2 warehouse and road works,
- Rehabilitation/Construction of staff quarters access roads (University of Nigeria Nnsuka) Rehabilitation of 2km access road, provision of trapezoidal drainage, access culvert
- Responsibilities
- Monitor and supervise the civil work related to building structures and road construction
- Recorded daily events and activities in site diary to evaluate process and improve productivity.
- Gathered data, incorporating into drawings, schematics and maps.
- Supervise and control the site labour force and work done
- Prepare project execution and method statement plans for the project manager’s review
- Carry out routine checks on the land surveyors level and setting out practices to ensure alignment with drawings
- Supervise subcontractors work and provide technical support where needed
- Oversaw quality control and health and safety matters for construction teams.
- Ordered and tracked delivery of construction materials and supplies from vendors.
Science Teacher (Volunteering)
National Youth Service Corp,
Abakaliki
03.2009 - 02.2010
- Teaching science subjects which includes physics and Mathematics
- Volunteering as a peer educator trainer (PET).
Student Engineer Niger
State water board, Minna Niger
Minna, Niger State
01.2007 - 07.2007
- Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) 6month program
- Collaborated with other members of team to expand skills and boost knowledge.
- Studied manufacturing processes to improve overall knowledge.
- Used AutoCad drafting software to create schematic drawings and layouts.
Education
Master of Science - Construction Project Management
University Of The West England (UWE)
Bristol, United Kingdom 01.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Federal University of Technology
Minna, Niger State 03.2003 - 12.2008
Secondary School certificate - Science
Army Day Secoundary School
Cantoment Barracks Minna, Niger State 09.1995 - 07.2001
Skills
Design and planning
Construction management
Materials estimates
Project Scheduling
Fluent in English
Excellent customer relations
Design experience
Subcontractor management
Autodesk Revit
AutoCAD
CADsoft Design/Build
Organisational skill
Driving
Microsoft project
Microsoft packages
Blueprint Interpretation
Excellent problem-solving skills
Permit acquisition
Budget planning
Records management
Project estimation
Risk management
Requests for information (RFIs)
Affiliations
Student member (CIOB) Reg.2082789 - The Chartered Institute of Building, UK
MNSE member (Reg. 35253) - Nigerian Society of Engineers
COREN Member (Reg. 32632) - Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria
Work Availability
monday
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Master of Science - Construction Project Management
University Of The West England (UWE)
01.2022 - 04.2023
Project Engineer/coordinator
SCC Nigeria Limited
07.2016 - Current
Project Engineer
SCC Nigeria Limited
03.2013 - 06.2016
Site Engineer
SCC Nigeria Limited
05.2011 - 03.2013
Site Engineer
Costain West Africa Plc, P76 Site
11.2009 - 12.2010
Science Teacher (Volunteering)
National Youth Service Corp,
03.2009 - 02.2010
Student Engineer Niger
State water board, Minna Niger
01.2007 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Federal University of Technology
03.2003 - 12.2008
Secondary School certificate - Science
Army Day Secoundary School
09.1995 - 07.2001