Resourceful Project Manager with 3 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget and financial management. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Hi, I’m
Victor Bakoola
London,Greater London
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification
Work history
Ground ControlUnited Kingdom
EV Commercial Project/Contract Manager
2023.08 - Current (2 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Successfully planning, managing and delivering complex six to seven figure commercial EV projects for high value clients such as; BT, BOE, Allianz, Enterprise, TOTAL etc
- Hands on experience with supply and installation of electrical switch gear/ MCB boards, load monitoring, design schematics & cable route arrangement
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including engineering, surveying/estimations, operations, business development, finance & field teams (electrical/civil) to ensure seamless project execution and timely delivery
- Held regular project status meetings to provide updates to clients/stakeholders to address any concerns or issues
- Oversaw installation and commissions of EV charging infrastructure, coordinating with utility companies, suppliers, contractors & regulatory authorities
- Maintained strict H&S policies, conducted Toolbox talks, while also adhering to CDM regulations
- Coordinate DNO, planning applications and breaking ground permits • Ensure Electrical design packs and Utility service drawings are accurate & up to date
- Use of various company cloud based management software for tracking and recording project progress from enquiry to completion audit handover
- Manage back office software to monitor each charger, up to date firmware or any maintenance issues
- Introduced into potential future PV Solar projects
Lanes-iLondon
Fibre Regional Project Manager
2022.06 - 2023.08 (1 education.year_Label & 2 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- To communicate with Highways and Local authorities to ensure correct permits for work
- Motivate, guide and mentor team members to exceed goals and create a positive work environment
- Train new employees in company standards and job duties
- Update daily reports with achieved productivity
- Determine the resource requirements for the completion of all works
- Regular status reviews on the project status
- Identified and managed budget, timescale and scope changes, recommending actions and improvements to meet project goals.
- Drafted accurate monthly management reports to illustrate project timelines and progress.
- Acted as single point of contact for stakeholders.
- Promote accident reporting and champion Health & Safety on site
- Control of site environment issues; including accident/gas reporting while maintaining Health & Safety as a priority.
- Ensure all project KPI’s are achieved
- To manage sub-contractor teams on site i.e. splicing, PIA ducting, fibre blowing on site.
Kelly GroupLondon
FTTP Site manager
2021.07 - 2022.05 (10 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Managing a large team of FTTP engineers ducting overhead/underground cabling works
- Ensuring civils work is documented and scheduled efficiently
- Ensuring engineers are adhering to Health & Safety policies
- Conducting weekly audits on various team members
- Participating in daily company meetings about THP progression
- Determining resource requirements for the completion of works
- Kept workforce in compliance with operational standards and safety regulations by closely monitoring activities.
- Coordinated supply chain and procurement processes to meet budget needs.
- Established work schedules and assignments for employees, maintaining area staffing levels at all times.
- Implemented method statements and risk assessment reporting.
- Managed and led team of 20+ staff to continuously achieve and exceed KPI targets.
- Facilitated successful Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector visits.
- Controlled costs allocated for plant, labour and materials.
- Delivered inductions and toolbox talks to achieve efficient team performance.
Kelly GroupLondon
FTTP Engineer/splicer
2021.01 - 2021.07 (6 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Working on the Openreach Network providing copper connectivity to customer premises
- Working at heights and in the underground network cabling to residential and business premises
- Working as an individual and as a part of a team to achieve targets and KPI’s.
- Adherence with Health and Safety legislation
- Splicing & testing at Customer service point
- Ran cables to connect devices, equipment and power sources to newly installed systems.
- Documented installation, maintenance and repair activities for technical tracking and billing requirements.
Twins FibreLeicester
Fibre cabler
2019.06 - 2020.12 (1 education.year_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Attending sites and providing underground copper and fibre cabling
- Installation of Blown Fibre
- Initial Test rod and rope of Underground cable routes.
- Working with the Hyperoptics network to provide full Fibre connectivity to residential and business customers.
- Working in the UG network whilst adhering to Health and Safety legislation.
- Working as a part of a team to achieve daily, weekly targets and KPI’s.
Tesco DotcomErith
Delivery Driver
2017.04 - 2017.09 (5 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Maximised vehicle performance by completing basic vehicle maintenance, including air pressure checks and oil changes.
- Notified management of vehicle safety concerns and issues, enabling prompt maintenance and repair.
- Fostered positive working relationships with customers, knowledgeably responding to delivery questions and concerns.
- Interpreted maps effectively, following written and verbal directions as required to navigate optimal delivery routes.
- Completed end-to-end deliveries by reaching assigned customers on time and obtaining signatures.
- Completed daily pre-trip inspection checklists ahead of customer drop-offs, maintaining order and delivery accuracy.
Education
De Montfort University
Diploma of Higher Education in Higher Education from Financial & Economics
2017.09 - 2020.05 (2 education.years_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
University overview
Farringtons school
A Level in Mathematics, Business, IT, Economics
2015.09 - 2017.05 (1 education.year_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
University overview
Farringtons School
GCSE in Including Math & English
2012.11 - 2015.05 (2 education.years_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
University overview
Skills
- Communication skills
- Commercial knowledge/awareness
- Detailed analysis of different Fibre networks
- Site surveying
- Construction project expertise
- Technical writing
- Contract review and recommendations
- Relationship building
- Organised and efficient
- Research and development
- Key stakeholder engagement
- Productivity improvement
- Purchasing and procurement
- KPI review and management
- PRINCE2
- Organisational skills
- Project management
- Civil engineering
- Financial acumen
- Leadership
- Microsoft Office
- Budgeting
- Schedule Management
- Project Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Subcontractor management
- Design and planning
- Labour resource allocation
- Commercial construction
- Permit approval process management
- Risk mitigation and control
- Compliance understanding
- Proposal creation
- Training and development
- Analytical problem solving
- Technology integration
- Hiring and training
- Team building
- Programme development
Certification
- Driving Licence
- NRSWA ticket
- SSSTS
- First Aid at work 3 day course
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Sports
- Travelling
- Team building activities
Timeline
EV Commercial Project/Contract Manager
Ground Control
2023.08 - Current (2 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Fibre Regional Project Manager
Lanes-i
2022.06 - 2023.08 (1 education.year_Label & 2 education.months_Label)
FTTP Site manager
Kelly Group
2021.07 - 2022.05 (10 education.months_Label)
FTTP Engineer/splicer
Kelly Group
2021.01 - 2021.07 (6 education.months_Label)
Fibre cabler
Twins Fibre
2019.06 - 2020.12 (1 education.year_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
De Montfort University
Diploma of Higher Education in Higher Education from Financial & Economics
2017.09 - 2020.05 (2 education.years_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
Delivery Driver
Tesco Dotcom
2017.04 - 2017.09 (5 education.months_Label)
Farringtons school
A Level in Mathematics, Business, IT, Economics
2015.09 - 2017.05 (1 education.year_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
Farringtons School
GCSE in Including Math & English
2012.11 - 2015.05 (2 education.years_Label & 6 education.months_Label)