Robson Atabo
Project Management
Abertillery,BGW
Summary
Forward-thinking Construction Manager with excellent organisation and leadership abilities. Builds relationships quickly to engage teams and clients in activity for continual project progress. Calm under pressure to deliver project completion within agreed constraints.
Strategic Construction Manager with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-orientated with 15-year industry background. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction.
Organised construction management professional with extensive experience running productive, profitable sites. Motivated to deliver within cost, timeframe and quality constraints through strategic project planning. Hardworking and passionate to lead high-performing teams by example.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Construction Manager
Morpol Engineering Services Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
07.2019 - 06.2023
- Scope: Detailed Engineering, Procurement Construction/Fabrication, Installation and Commissioning: Not limited to piping, structural steel & steel tanks fabrication and tie-in to hook up to installed equipment and commissioning of the plant
- Responsibilities:
- Coordinated about 25 subcontractors on the project to achieve the objectives of the project within stipulated timeline.
- Promoted best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with SHEQ department.
- Oversaw all day-to-day site operations.
- Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with contractors, subcontractors and key stakeholders, negotiating best-possible project progression.
- Devised tactical programmes of work to meet construction requirements.
- Supervised work of contractors and subcontractors to achieve targets against deadlines.
- Sourced cost-efficient materials and tools to meet budget demands.
- Reviewed plans and specifications during schematic design of pre-construction to identify potential risks, technical constraints and code issues.
- Followed correct procedures for historical sites and special renovation projects.
- Led site teams to deliver timely, under-budget project completion.
- Determined project schedule and sequenced construction activities for optimal performance against objectives.
- Oversaw contract bids from initial planning phases to delivery.
- Managed construction project budgets of up to NGN 1.5 Billion and 7 Million USD.
- Led management of site quality assurance in conjunction with QA Manager.
- Collaborated with construction administration consultants to schedule field observations.
- Communicated with clients and customers to proactively deliver relevant information.
- Provided mentorship, support and team management to keep staff suitably trained and competent.
- Conducted routine quality audits, verifying progression against specifications and initiating corrective actions to remedy concerns.
Construction Manager
Morpol Engineering Services Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
06.2017 - 02.2019
- Engineering, Procurement, Installation and Commissioning of
Volumetric Flow Control System Lot I (Omotosho And NDPHC
Ihovbor Metering Stations) - Responsibilities:
- Determined project schedule and sequenced construction activities for optimal performance against objectives.
- Determined labor requirement and scheduled their resumption to construction site in the required order
- Coordinated with Design Subcontractor and Client about project requirements, budgets and contractor requirements.
- Produced weekly and monthly report, reporting to management
Construction Manager
Morpol-NETCO Consortium
Lagos, Nigeria
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Sourced cost-efficient materials and tools to meet budget demands.
- Onboarded labourers to meet site quality, performance and safety standards.
- Supervised work of contractors and subcontractors to achieve targets against deadlines.
- Determined project schedule and sequenced construction activities for optimal performance against objectives.
- Led site teams to deliver timely, under-budget project completion.
- Guided and directed third-party inspectors checking projects during construction, commissioning and closeout.
- Coordinated with Design Contractor and Client about project requirements, budgets and contractor requirements.
- Maintained strict site compliance with current safety legislation.
- Collaborated with construction administration consultants to schedule field observations.
- Conducted routine quality audits, verifying progression against specifications and initiating corrective actions to remedy concerns.
- Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with contractors, subcontractors and key stakeholders, negotiating best-possible project progression.
- Held construction and installation teams accountable for performance against specific schedules and man-hour budgets.
- Oversaw all day-to-day site operations.
Construction Manager
Morpol Engineering Services Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
09.2012 - 01.2014
- Managed about 100 human resources (Welders, Pipe Fitters, Grinders, Operators Electricians, Mechanics, Helpers etc), Equipment and Consumables
- Delivered short-term plans and performance requirements, holding weekly progress meetings.
- Identified and implemented safety, productivity and efficiency improvement initiatives.
- Enforced quality procedures for all temporary and permanent construction and installation activities.
- Promoted best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with SHEQ department.
- Communicated with clients and customers to proactively deliver relevant information.
- Managed site instructions, daily diary, record sheets and other forms of site reporting.
- Held construction and installation teams accountable for performance against specific schedules and man-hour budgets.
- Filed and maintained all subcontractor documentation for future reference.
- Liaised with clients to determine scope of work and project requirements and provided regular updates during work.
- Reviewed plans and specifications during schematic design of pre-construction to identify potential risks, technical constraints and code issues.
- Maintained strict site compliance with current safety legislation.
- Determined project schedule and sequenced construction activities for optimal performance against objectives.
- Supervised work of contractors and subcontractors to achieve targets against deadlines.
- Developed strategic construction plans from architectural blueprints.
- Delivered contracted construction work according to time, quality and cost estimates.
Construction Engineer
Morpol Engineering Services Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
10.2011 - 08.2012
- Supported in Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Controlling of gas pipeline project
- Provided construction engineering support in reviewing of project designs ensuring conformity to design specifications avoiding environmental hazards bearing in mind safety of life and properties
- Managed human resources (Welders, Pipe Fitters, Grinders, Operators
- Electricians, Mechanics and Helpers), Equipment and Consumables to achieve production targets
- Supervised fabrication of piping and installation of fire hydrant system
- Modified piping system at PRMS station.
Maintenance Supervisor
Madratex Limited
Kano, Nigeria
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Maintenance planning and scheduling
- Managing maintenance staff, equipment and materials to achieve production targets
- General Coordination of Maintenance Department of Company
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical (Production) Engineering
Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
Zaria Nigeria01.2015
PGD - Management Sciences
Bayero University Kano
Kano, Nigeria09.2006
B. Eng - Mechanical Engineering
Bayero University Kano
Kano, Nigeria05.2004
Skills
- Persuasive negotiator
- Construction documentation management
- Exemplary communication
- Construction project tender submission
- Labour resource allocation
- Construction management
- Contractor management
- Construction material procurement
- Subcontractor management
- Stakeholder management
- Construction safety compliance
- Excellent customer relations
Certification
- Certified Project Management Professional
- Certified Construction Project Manager
Affiliations
o Project Management Institute (PMI), PMI membership ID N0: 6651644
o Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN: R.31,801)
o Nigerian Society of Engineers MNSE (Reg No. 34538).
o American Academy of Project Management (FAAPM)
Languages
English
Fluent
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Construction Manager
Morpol Engineering Services Limited
07.2019 - 06.2023
Construction Manager
Morpol Engineering Services Limited
06.2017 - 02.2019
Construction Manager
Morpol-NETCO Consortium
06.2014 - 08.2015
Construction Manager
Morpol Engineering Services Limited
09.2012 - 01.2014
Construction Engineer
Morpol Engineering Services Limited
10.2011 - 08.2012
Maintenance Supervisor
Madratex Limited
01.2004 - 01.2009
Master of Science - Mechanical (Production) Engineering
Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
PGD - Management Sciences
Bayero University Kano
B. Eng - Mechanical Engineering
Bayero University Kano
Interests
Breaking new grounds.
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