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Ikechukwu Onyedikam

Basildon,Essex

Summary

Dependable Quantity Surveyor with a can-do attitude and excellent work ethic offers experience in estimation and planning for diverse clients and sectors ranging from consultancy, construction, MEP, power, and oil & gas with a proven track record of executing exceptional projects for residential and commercial buildings and gas stations. Proactive and productive under pressure to meet key project deliverables.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Quality Control

Shalam Packaging Ltd
Basildon, Essex
01.2022 - Current
  • Conducted and completed quality assurance checks for new products.
  • Adhered to compliance and business timetable to meet set deadlines.
  • Reported identified operational deficiencies to supervisor and maintenance personnel.
  • Accurately executed written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
  • Checked finished product quality through in-depth tests and evaluations.
  • Followed specified specifications in manufacturing goods by measuring and weighing materials to use accurate raw materials.
  • Minimised casualties or injuries from plant incidents by observing H&S procedures, policies and regulations.
  • Checked finished product quality through in-depth tests and evaluations.
  • Followed specified specifications in manufacturing goods by measuring and weighing materials to use accurate raw materials.
  • Minimised casualties or injuries from plant incidents by observing H&S procedures, policies, and regulations.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas.
  • Monitored feed of raw materials and efficiency of production during machining process.

Quantity Surveyor/Estimator

Monterosa Constructions Ltd
Surulere, Lagos
01.2015 - 12.2021
  • Maximized commercial results and profit margins for allocated projects.
  • Measured, certified, and approved sub-contractor interim valuations; always verified that remittances stayed within allocated budgets.
  • Attended development, pre-start, and subcontract meetings.
  • Developed accurate pricing schedules, obtaining and reviewing quotes for work and services.
  • Complied with all main contract and subcontract processes.
  • Drafted and presented forecasting of costs, risks, and financial implications.
  • Maintained budget adherence with strict commercial and contract management.
  • Assessed applications, valuations, and cost reconciliations and drafted reports with findings.
  • Produced and presented final cost plans and procurement reports.
    Supported commercial evaluation and negotiation of tenders to achieve swift results.
  • Enforced cost management against budget, highlighting commercial issues and reporting on risks.
  • Prepared and submitted monthly cost-value reconciliations and cash-spend profiles.
  • Addressed post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
  • Negotiated, administered, and finalized supply chain contracts.
    Gathered preliminaries and tender analyses to produce tender reports.
  • Provided critical and necessary project documentation such as bids/tenders & Estimations, Bills of Quantities, materials budget, valuation & subcontracting.
  • Provided excellent leadership in the estimating unit and ensured that proper procedures were in place to allow for a smooth competitive bidding/tendering process.
  • Maintained a comprehensive directory of approved sub-contractors.
  • Undertook the costing of projects via approximate estimating, cost planning, and reviewing bids offered by subcontractors in order to choose the most cost-effective option.
  • Offered advice in contractual claims and disputes by referencing contract documents for terms and conditions, dispute resolution processes, and expected outcomes.
  • Drafted tender and contract documents for vendors and contractors, using documentation to govern different project activities.
    Mentored Junior Quantity Surveyors and Trainees, providing technical direction and CPD support.

Commercial Manager

Kelm Engineering Ltd (MEP Specialist)
Lagos, Ikeja
07.2011 - 12.2014
  • Improved company performance by reviewing, analysing and developing operational processes.
  • Worked with cross functional teams to develop right bids consistently.
  • Negotiated contracts, securing optimum conditions for business expansion.
  • Monitored documentation and implementation of key contract applications and working capital processes.
  • Employed strong project management skills to deliver complex objectives.
  • Monitored plans to meet deadlines, budget and quality standards.
  • Managed multiple partner relationships and internal projects simultaneously in fast-paced work environment.
  • Supported risk management and mitigation at operational, commercial and technical levels.
  • Resolved customer and subcontractor issues, disputes and claims during pre- and post-contract phases.
  • Delivered exceptional staff performance through training and mentoring of [Number] employees.
  • Sourced services and resources needed, negotiating costs with external stakeholders to ensure project completion.

Education

Master of Science - Quantity Surveying

Federal University of Technology, Akure
Akure, Nigeria
01.2015 - 10.2019

Post Graduate Diploma - Quantity Surveying

Federal University of Technology, Akure
Akure, Nigeria
01.2011 - 06.2014

Master of Business Administration - Cost Management

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Ogbomosho, Nigeria
01.2006 - 04.2008

Skills

  • Contract management/administration
  • Outstanding communication
  • Cost management
  • Commercial risk analysis
  • Profit and loss reporting
  • Tendering & Estimating
  • Procurement
  • Eye for accuracy and details
  • Hands-on
  • Cost control
  • Measurement
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Quick learner
  • Process improvement
  • Flexible worker
  • AutoCAD knowledge
  • QSPlus user

Certification

  • MRICS APC (Quantity Surveying & Construction Pathway) - Inview
  • Construction Project Management, Columbia University - 2020
  • Construction Cost Estimating & Cost Control, Columbia University - 2020
  • Construction Finance, Columbia University - 2020
  • Member Chartered Institute of Arbitration, Nigeria - 2010
  • Registered Quantity Surveyor, Nigeria Institute of Quantity Surveyors - 2009
  • All credentials verified by WES

Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved all changes/variations which led to approval and payment of 95% of claims.
  • Supervised team of at least 2 staff members on each project.
  • Documented and resolved LAD-related issues which prevented loss of profit and potential disputes
  • Achieved results by introducing and use of QSPlus for all measurements and bill preparations.
  • Prepared bespoke sub-contracts with all suppliers.
  • Whilst working as a site quantity surveyor, was also involved in the tendering and negotiation of tenders.
  • Prepared and agreed on final accounts with PQS

Timeline

Quality Control

Shalam Packaging Ltd
01.2022 - Current

Master of Science - Quantity Surveying

Federal University of Technology, Akure
01.2015 - 10.2019

Quantity Surveyor/Estimator

Monterosa Constructions Ltd
01.2015 - 12.2021

Commercial Manager

Kelm Engineering Ltd (MEP Specialist)
07.2011 - 12.2014

Post Graduate Diploma - Quantity Surveying

Federal University of Technology, Akure
01.2011 - 06.2014

Master of Business Administration - Cost Management

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
01.2006 - 04.2008

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