Crescens Delali Adjimah
Accra
Summary
Results-oriented A+ Certified Architect and Project Management Professional (PMP) with 17 years of progressive experience in corporate leadership and entrepreneurial practice, specializing in Health and Safety Management. Proven success in delivering high-value real estate and infrastructure projects from conception to completion, consistently achieving time, cost, and quality benchmarks. Expertise includes real estate development, facilities management, construction management, property maintenance, and strategic asset optimization, with a strong track record of leading multidisciplinary teams on complex, large-scale initiatives. Renowned for thriving under pressure while combining exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills with a commitment to innovation and operational excellence, positioned as a strategic leader capable of transforming ambitious visions into sustainable realities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Partner & Senior Consultant
Jaydel Consult and Construction Ltd
05.2023 - Current
- Drive company vision, mission, and strategic plans to achieve growth.
- Identify new markets and partnerships; lead proposals and tender submissions.
- Represent the company in industry forums and stakeholder engagements.
- Provide architectural leadership and ensure compliance with building codes.
- Oversee construction, valuation, facilities management, and security integration.
- Ensure quality, cost, and time objectives are met on all projects.
- Prepare budgets, control costs, and ensure company profitability.
- Approve contracts, procurement plans, and payment certificates.
- Lead multi-disciplinary teams; recruit, mentor, and build staff capacity.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, regulators, and consultants.
- Ensure compliance with corporate laws, standards, and reporting requirements.
- Lead Consultant, Design and Project Management Afloa Chain Homes, Ghana revenue Authority (GRA). Project Location: Volta Region, Project Cost Ghs 300,000,000.00 Project. Status: Design Phase Complete Construction yet to Commence.
- Lead Consultant, Turnkey Project, ultramodern Driver and vehicle licencing Authority (DVLA) Project Cost GHS 25,000,000.00. Project. Status Complete.
- Lead Consultant, Rehabilitation Project for Driver and vehicle licencing Authority (DVLA) at Asamankese Eastern Region. Project Cost GHS2,000,000.00 Project Status Complete.
- Lead Consultant, Turnkey, Automated 300,000 Chicken farm Capacity for Ampafield Farms Ltd, Gomoa Fetteh Central Region. Project Cost, USD 25,000,000.00. Project Status: 40% Complete.
- Lead Consultant, Turnkey Project. Head office of Safewings Investment Company Ltd. Project Location: East Airport- Accra Project Cost USD 5,000,000.00 Project Status Complete.
- Sub Consultant, Agenda 111 Bono East Region (Prang, Kajaji and Busunya) USD 12,902,563.48.
- Consultant, Office Space Management and redesign for GIZ, Capital Place. Project Location: Airport Residential. Project Cost £43,000.00.
- Facility Management Services for IA Tonado Company LTD providing cleaning, Security and Maintenance services for their Properties (3 hotels Included) in Greater Accra, Eastern Region and Central Region. Signed a four-year Framework services.
- Facility Management Services (Maintenance) For DVLA.
Architect / personal Project
Ghana
01.2020 - Current
- Consultant, Rehabilitation of Ghana Agriculture Sector Investment Programme (GASIP) Office at Dodowa. Project cost USD 200,000.00.
- Consultant for International Charismatic Church (I.C.C) on their 1,200 capacity church auditorium Project at Fadama in the Greater Accra Region.
- Design Consultant, International Charismatic Church (I.C.C) on a turnkey project. Prototype 500 capacity church auditorium at Bubuashie and Spintex in the Greater Accra Region. Project cost, USD 3,000,000.00.
- Design and construction Consultant, Society of African Mission (SMA) of the Catholic Church on the planning and designing of 10acre land at Oshuiman in the Greater Accra Region. Project cost USD 12,000,000.00.
- Consultant (Partner), Konongo Mampong Catholic Diocese on the rehabilitation of a Pastoral Centre Project Cost USD 570,000.00.
Director of Estate and Municipal Services
Methodist University Ghana
Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana
07.2019 - 05.2023
- Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Estates and Municipal Services department.
- Manage and supervise a team of staff members, including recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and professional development.
- Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure efficient and effective operations.
- Oversee the management and maintenance of the university's buildings, grounds, and facilities.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance program to ensure the upkeep of infrastructure, including regular inspections, repairs, and renovations.
- Manage the allocation and utilization of space, ensuring optimal use of resources.
- Manage the university's vehicle fleet, including acquisition, maintenance, and disposal.
- Oversee the planning, development, and implementation of capital projects, including new construction and renovation initiatives.
- Supervise the procurement, inventory management, and distribution of supplies, equipment, and materials.
- Develop and manage the departmental budget, monitoring expenses, and controlling costs.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and standards within the university's estate.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as academic departments and administrative units, to understand their needs and provide support and services.
Assistant Architect/ Architect/ Project Manager
Methodist University College Ghana
Accra, Ghana
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Designing of the Institutions facilities, namely, Faculty Block East and West wings, Faculty of Agriculture Proposed Library Building, Nursing Department Lecture Rooms, Hostels Administration Block, Library and multi-purpose cafeteria Building.
- Involved in all Pre and Post contract services of the University Colleges' Projects.
- Assisted in managing the facilities of all University Colleges' physical infrastructure.
- Part-took in the organization of all congregation and matriculation ceremonies within the time frame.
- Acted as the Acting Director of Development in the absence of the substantive Director.
Acting Director of Development
Methodist University Ghana
Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana
01.2014 - 07.2019
- General organization, co-ordination and supervision of the Development Office.
- Proposing Long-term development planning and implementing them.
- Advising the University College, especially its Development Committee on design and execution of projects as well as other architectural matters.
- Planning and coordination of all capital works of the University College.
- Designing and cost Controlling of physical development projects.
- Initiating, controlling and supervision of development and service projects.
- Preparation and execution of selected civil and service engineering works.
- Liaising with consultants on projects of the University College.
- Supervision of major and minor building works.
- Organizing and supervising the estate and maintenance Units of the University College.
- Advised and superintend the sale of a 10acre Plot of land belonging to the College and aided to process all the transfer documents required.
- A member of Core Management undertaking key decisions towards the growth of the University College.
National Service Person
Methodist University College Ghana
Accra, Ghana
06.2008 - 08.2009
- Involved in Pre and Post contract architectural services.
- Assisted in the supervision of the construction of the main university colleges' access road.
- Designed the Proposed Tema Faculty Building.
- Involved in the organization of University events such as congregation and matriculation.
- Assisted in the supervision of the construction of the Faculty Block South Wing.
- Involved in Managing the construction of all physical developments of Methodist University College Ghana, Campuses during the time frame.
Industrial Trainee
University Construction Company Ltd
Kumasi, Ghana
08.2005 - 08.2006
- Renovation of KNUST staff bungalows.
- Design of Church, Primary and High School for International Central Gospel Church.
- Designs of residential schemes, Office block designs, Multi-purpose building, hostels, Filling station and shop designs.
- Landscape design drawings for all above mentioned.
Education
Master of Science - Oil And Gas
Coventry University
05.2014
Post Graduate Diploma - Architecture
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Architectural Design
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
05.2006
SSCE - General Arts
Opoku Ware Boys' Senior High Sch
12.2000
Skills
- Team player
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to work with little or no supervision
- Microsoft Office Packages
- Zoho Projects
- AutoCad Architecture
- Max Architecture
- Google Sketch-up
- Revit Architectural
- Photoshop
- Coral draw
Certification
- Associate member, The Ghana Institute of Architects, 725, 2010-08
- Certified Member, Project Management Institute, 2877248, 2021-10
- Occupational Health and Safety (Managing Safely), Institution of Occupational Health and Safety (IOSH), UK, 2014-01
Languages
English
Twi
Fante
Ewe
References
- Prof. Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw, Former Vice Chancellor, Methodist University Ghana, P.O.Box Dc 940, Dansoman, Accra, Ghana, 0244314781, akwasiasabereameyaw@ymail.com
- Arc Charles Kofinti, Director of PDMSD, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana, 0260759919, ckofinti@hotmail.com
- Paul Ampadu, Former Finance Officer, Methodist University Ghana, Finance Director, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), P.O Box DS 511, Dansoman, Accra, Ghana, 0244029031, paulampadu@gmail.com, Paul.Ampadu@dvla.gov.gh
Workshops Seminars Conferences
- MUCG 2015: Training Programme for Assistant Registrars
- MUCG 2017: Workshop on stress management
- MUCG 2017: Workshop on Customer Relations Management
- International Conference on Education, Development & Innovation (INCEDI 2016), 2016-08-28 to 2016-08-30, Accra, Ghana
Boards And Committees
- Member, Core Management Committee, Methodist University Ghana, 2014-01-01, Present
- Member, Development Committee, Methodist University Ghana, 2014-01-01, Present
- Member, Budget Committee, Methodist University Ghana, 2014-01-01, Present
- Member, Board of Survey, Methodist University Ghana, 2014-01-01, Present
- Member, Student Affairs Committee, Methodist University Ghana, 2014-01-01, Present
- Secretary, St Sylvanus Parish Pastoral Council PPC, 2019-01-01, 2021-01-01
Home Town
Hohoe, Volta Region
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 1982-02-02
- Nationality: Ghanaian - West Africa
- Marital Status: Married
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing indoor games
- Reading and researching
- Watching sports
- Listening to inspirational speakers
- Sketching
Timeline
Managing Partner & Senior Consultant
Jaydel Consult and Construction Ltd
05.2023 - Current
Assistant Architect/ Architect/ Project Manager
Methodist University College Ghana
09.2020 - 08.2021
Architect / personal Project
Ghana
01.2020 - Current
Director of Estate and Municipal Services
Methodist University Ghana
07.2019 - 05.2023
Acting Director of Development
Methodist University Ghana
01.2014 - 07.2019
National Service Person
Methodist University College Ghana
06.2008 - 08.2009
Industrial Trainee
University Construction Company Ltd
08.2005 - 08.2006
Post Graduate Diploma - Architecture
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Architectural Design
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
SSCE - General Arts
Opoku Ware Boys' Senior High Sch
Master of Science - Oil And Gas
Coventry University