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Education
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DERRICK TETTEHFIO

DERRICK TETTEHFIO

Quantity Surveyor
Accra,Greater Accra

Summary

I am reliable, passionate, committed and result driven with excellent quantity surveying , project and financial management background. I have played a major role in the quantity surveying and construction companies. I possess leadership skills, able to solve problem, analytical, interpersonal and negotiation skills. Have the desire to achieve targeted goals in a working environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Cost Consultant & Project Manager

Self Employed Services
Accra, Greater Accra
06.2021 - Current

Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting in establishing client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies
  • Preparing tender and contract documents
  • Prepare and analyzing costings for tenders
  • Valuing completed work and arranging for payments
  • Preparing Interim Payment Certificates
  • Preparation of Cost Value Reconciliation, Final Account, Monthly Financial Statements for all on-going works and advising on Variations
  • Preparation of Bills and Schedules of Quantities of materials, labour and services required in the construction and equipment of building or engineering works
  • Preparation of Claims on Variations, Preliminary Estimates and Cost Benefit Analysis on Projects
  • Prepare and report on cost estimates, budgets and project cost
  • Preparation of works programs, cash flow for various projects
  • Providing advice on contractual claims
  • Key Achievements
  • Managed the construction cost for fiberglass warehouse at Sekondi – Takoradi under the entire project valued GHC 4.9Million for Sweetwell Ltd
  • Managed the renovation of residential property at Adenta under the entire project valued GHC 110,000.00 for RightBuilders Eng.Ltd
  • Managed the renovation of residential property at Sakumono under the entire project valued GHC 300,000.00 for RightBuilders Eng.Ltd
  • Managed the construction of residential property at Appolonia City for De-Arc Consult & Real Estate
  • Managed the construction of residential property at Oyibi for De-Arc Consult & Real Estate
  • Managed the construction of residential property at Peduase, Aburi under the entire project value GHC5.5Million for RightBuilders Eng Ltd.
  • Cost Consultancy Services for the construction cost of 4units residential building at North Legon under the entire project value GHC 7.4Million for Invictus Developers Ltd.

Quantity Surveyor

Mawums Ltd
Accra, Greater Accra
12.2020 - 05.2021
  • Pricing/Forecasting the cost of materials needed for the project
  • Preparing tender documents and bills of quantities and other documents
  • Preparing certificates, prepare material schedules as well as lead the tender team in preparing tender documents
  • Liaising with the client and other construction professionals such as site managers, project managers and site engineers
  • Measuring and valuing the work done on various sites
  • Working on payments document for subcontractors
  • Carrying of any other duties that may be assigned.

Quantity Surveyor

GJ Engineering & Contracting Services Ltd
Accra, Greater Accra
08.2019 - 11.2020

Key Responsibilties

  • Assisting in establishing client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies
  • Preparing tender and contract documents
  • Prepare and analyzing costings for tenders
  • Valuing completed work and arranging for payments
  • (Interim Payment Certificates)
  • Preparation of Cost Value Reconciliation, Final Account, Monthly Financial Statements for all on-going works and advising on Variations
  • Preparation of Bills and Schedules of Quantities of materials, labour and services required in the construction and equipment of building or engineering works
  • Preparation of Claims on Variations, Preliminary Estimates and Cost Benefit Analysis on Projects
  • Prepare and report on cost estimates, budgets and project cost
  • Preparation of works programs for various projects
  • Providing advice on contractual claims
  • Allocating work to subcontractors
  • Analyzing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports
  • Manage contracts with all sub-contractors and suppliers
  • Key Achievement
  • Managed the Construction of KSL Office Complex Three Storey at Labone of entire project value US$ 1.5 Million
  • Managed the Construction of GSell Apartment Project at Ringway – Osu of entire project value US$ 1.3 Million
  • Managed the Construction of Melcom at Takoradi of entire project value US$ 2.2Million.

Project Manager

Loncha Ltd, Firm
Accra, Greater Accra
03.2019 - 07.2019

Key Responsibilities

  • Meet with clients to get a sense of how they intend to use their space and how they want it to feel
  • Work with clients’ budgets to bring a room to life
  • Oversee and direct the activities of subcontractors
  • Ensure subcontractors complete their work according to schedule and without causing excessive inconvenience to the client
  • Key Achievement
  • Managed the interior finishes work at the CIP Terminal Kotoka International Airport -GH

Project Manager

PSA Builders Ltd
Accra, Greater Accra
11.2018 - 02.2019

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and supervise various projects undertaken by PSA Builders
  • Prepare and Submit works program
  • Pricing of tenders
  • Valuing completed work and arranging for payments for subcontractors
  • Prepare and report on detailed progress on projects
  • Prepare and report on cost estimates, budgets and project cost
  • Preparation of Bills and Schedules of Quantities of materials, labour and services required in the construction and equipment of building or engineering works
  • Key Achievement
  • Managed the renovation works at Orbit Healthcare Services (Ghana Ltd) within budget, schedule and client’s requirement under the entire project valued for US$ 5,000.

Project Manager/Quantity Surveyor

Eban Realty Ltd
Accra, Greater Accra
10.2016 - 10.2018

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and supervise projects including, the building of all types of residential homes at the Oxford Development Project – Appolonia City
  • Preparation of Interim Payment Certificates, Cost Value Reconciliation, Final Account,Monthly Financial Statements for all on-going works and advising on Variations
  • Preparation of Claims on Variations and Cost Analysis on Projects
  • Preparation of Preliminary Estimates, Bills of Quantities, Contract Documents and etc
  • Prepare and report on cost estimates, budgets and project cost
  • Manage contracts with all sub-contractors and suppliers under the Oxford Development Project – Appolonia City
  • Key Achievements
  • Managed the Construction of 48No Houses at the Oxford Development Project – Appolonia City within budget, schedule and client’s requirement under the entire project valued for US$ 2.8 Million
  • Managed Contracts of Contractors (Civil Works, Electricals, Mechanical Installations Tilers, Painters, etc.)

Quantity Surveyor

Rehoboth Properties Ltd
Accra, Greater Accra
09.2014 - 09.2016

Key Responsibilities

  • Agree and recommend approval of contractual payments leading to the settlement of the “Final Account” for Subcontractors as well as small and medium civil engineering schemes
  • Prepare Bills of Quantities, Schedules of Rates, Activity Schedules and associated contractual documentation
  • Provide preliminary works cost estimate to establish feasibility and detailed estimates for budget guidance, management approval and subsequent financial monitoring
  • Prepare Interim Payment Certificates for all Suppliers, Contractors and Subcontractors
  • Prepare Monthly Financial Statements for all on-going works
  • Develop and maintain database of suppliers, contractors, etc.

Site Supervisor /Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Rehoboth Properties Ltd
Accra, Greater Accra
07.2013 - 08.2014

Key Achievements

  • Ensure adequate materials on site for works (Materials Management)
  • Prepare material requisition for approval for every month
  • Ensure materials approved are being supplied to site
  • Prepare suppliers payment after supply
  • Prepare and submit weekly report on budgeted materials as against received
  • Prepare and submit weekly report on material received as against materials used on site
  • Prepare Work Contract Packages for Contractors and Suppliers
  • Taking off and preparation of Bills of Quantities
  • Setting out of buildings
  • Supervision of works on site
  • Key Achievements
  • Supervised the development of 164No Houses within twenty-four 24 months at Rehoboth Courts in Oyarifa

Education

MBA - Finance

University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast
02.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Construction Technology and Management

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi
08.2009 - 07.2013

WASSCE - Science Technical

Manhean Secondary Technical School
Tema
08.2005 - 05.2008

Skills

  • IT
  • Microsoft Word & Excel, Contractor Foreman, Earned Value Analyst, Ms Project, Power Point, AutoCAD, Internet and Email

References

Referees

- Zanya Bugri, Invictus Developers Ltd (Project Manager), Airport Residential Area.
Tel. Number: 0543233488 , Email Address: bzanya@gmail.com


- Theophilus Obeng, De-Arc Consult Ltd (Managing Director) P. O. Box 175, Accra.
Tel. Number: 0244839000 , Email Address: dearcconsult@gmail.com

Interests

Football, Listening to Music and Socializing

Timeline

Cost Consultant & Project Manager

Self Employed Services
06.2021 - Current

MBA - Finance

University of Cape Coast
02.2021 - Current

Quantity Surveyor

Mawums Ltd
12.2020 - 05.2021

Quantity Surveyor

GJ Engineering & Contracting Services Ltd
08.2019 - 11.2020

Project Manager

Loncha Ltd, Firm
03.2019 - 07.2019

Project Manager

PSA Builders Ltd
11.2018 - 02.2019

Project Manager/Quantity Surveyor

Eban Realty Ltd
10.2016 - 10.2018

Quantity Surveyor

Rehoboth Properties Ltd
09.2014 - 09.2016

Site Supervisor /Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Rehoboth Properties Ltd
07.2013 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Science - Construction Technology and Management

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
08.2009 - 07.2013

WASSCE - Science Technical

Manhean Secondary Technical School
08.2005 - 05.2008

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Personal development programsWork-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancementTeam Building / Company RetreatsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingHealthcare benefits

Affiliations

- Ghana Institution of Surveyors - Professional Member

- Project Management Institute

Professional Development

- Quantity Surveying

- Construction Management

- Project Management

- Financial Management

Personal Details

Sex: Male
Date of Birth: October 10, 1990
Nationality: Ghanaian
Marital Status: Married
Interest: Football, Listening to Music and Socializing

DERRICK TETTEHFIOQuantity Surveyor