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Certification
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Arnold Benson

Arnold Benson

Accra

Summary

CIVIL ENGINEER | CAD DESIGNER Postgraduate-level Civil Engineering professional with a broad set of skills applicable across different sectors and roles. Performing well in high-pressure and competitive environments. Well-versed in Structural Engineering, Highway Engineering and Transportation Engineering. A well-rounded, culturally aware professional with a unique ability to relate to diverse populations with various backgrounds.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Managing Director

Roarn Construction Ltd.
09.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, timely project delivery, and high-quality services.
  • Increased overall company performance by implementing strategic management initiatives and streamlining operations.
  • Developed comprehensive business plans, outlining long-term goals and actionable steps toward success.
  • Oversaw the design, fabrication and installation of interior fit out such as wardrobes, kitchens, wall panels and other furniture for Atlantic Tower in Accra.

Structural Engineer

Sienna Services
10.2023 - Current
  • 100% accurate calculation of needed rebar quantities for projects
  • Prepared structural detailing drawings for various structural elements such as raft foundations, core walls, retaining walls, columns etc
  • Prepared bending schedules for various structural detailing drawings
  • Procurement, checking of rebar sizes, checking of rebar quantities and checking rebar stock

Civil Engineer

Freelance
08.2020 - 10.2023
  • Produced structural detailing drawings of a6-story residential and commercial building at Labone as well as for a2-story residential building at Accra
  • Quantity of concrete was determined by extracting volumes from their Revit models
  • Produced structural detailing drawings of a150-meter-long retaining wall with3D visual concept
  • Structural design of2 storey residential building according to BS8110 design code
  • Quantity of concrete was reduced by7% by design optimization
  • Tutoring: Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional, Autodesk Civil3D, Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit softwares

Civil Engineer

Justmoh Construction Limited
03.2020 - 06.2020
  • Site supervision of the construction of a15km road at Kejebril-Mpohor town
  • Preparation of drawings using AutoCAD

Site Engineer

Amandi Investment Limited
09.2016 - 11.2019
  • Interior fit-out design and construction, site measurements take-off, routine site inspections and assessment
  • Checked technical designs and drawings to ensure they adhere to standards
  • 100% accurate estimation of material quantities for projects, preparation of shop drawings for fabrication using Autodesk AutoCAD and Google SketchUp software
  • Preparation of cutting lists, project cost estimation and Quality Control
  • Managed a team of90 people to ensure targets were met

Education

MSc - Structural Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
11.2025

BSc - Civil Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
06.2015
Thesis Statement: PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT OF THE KNUST POLICE STATION ROUNDABOUT USING MICROSIMULATION.

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Machine Learning
  • Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional
  • Revit
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Civil3D
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Prota Structure
  • Python
  • Google SketchUp
  • PTV Vissim
  • Autodesk Advanced Steel
  • Staad Pro V8i
  • Infraworks360
  • V-Ray
  • Architectural design
  • 3D modelling and rendering
  • Autodesk Navisworks Manage

Certification

Trainee Professional Engineer. Credential ID:12260, Ghana Institution of Engineering

LANGUAGES

English: Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French: Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Managing Director - Roarn Construction Ltd.
09.2024 - Current
Structural Engineer - Sienna Services
10.2023 - Current
Civil Engineer - Freelance
08.2020 - 10.2023
Civil Engineer - Justmoh Construction Limited
03.2020 - 06.2020
Site Engineer - Amandi Investment Limited
09.2016 - 11.2019
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology - BSc, Civil Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology - MSc, Structural Engineering
Arnold Benson