Edem Norgbey
Accra
Summary
A professional manager with significant expertise in leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within scope. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, and risk assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration, fostering results-driven environment, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, leadership, and effective communication.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Fridoug Limited - AGA, Obuasi Mine Contractor
01.2024 - Current
- Successfully led and managed the construction of the new change house and administration office block at KMS valued at US$2.0 million.
Assistant Manager, General Services
National Investment Bank Limited
12.2015 - 03.2021
- Successfully managed the Bank's branch expansion, branch relocation and corporate head office relocation projects within time and budget.
- Streamlined departmental operations across procurement, inventory, estates and contract management functions resulting in a 10% reduction in cost.
Contractor Quantity Surveyor
JV Wilmef / Deen Construction
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Contractor cost management for the construction of 6-Storey Office Complex at Tema for Food & Drugs Authority valued at US$10M – (Part-time Work), resulting in a 22% profitability to the organization
- Managed multiple phases of the project simultaneously while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and budgets.
Bid Evaluation Specialist
Ministry of Education, Ghana
04.2015 - 08.2015
- Conducted specialist bid evaluation on contractors' bid for the civil works component of US$156M World Bank funded Secondary Education Improvement Program (Part-time Work); resulting in a 15% reduction in projected contract sums.
- Presented evaluation findings to management and staff, leading to informed decision-making and strategic planning.
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
QSPM Consult
06.2010 - 10.2015
- Assisted with quantity surveying works for the construction of 200 schools in the Western and Ashanti Regions of Ghana under the GETFUND Schools Under Trees and Emergency Intervention Program – Valued at US$15.0M; resulting in the elimination of 200 schools under trees
- Assisted in the evaluation and selection of contractors based on factors such as experience, performance history, and pricing competitiveness.
- Enhanced team collaboration through effective communication with contractors, architects, and engineers regarding project updates and changes.
- Collaborated closely with quantity surveyors in conducting site measurements to determine final quantities for valuation purposes accurately.
Education
PMP Certification Exam Prep -
M-GIBES College of Business And Management
Accra06.2024
MBA -
University of Wales
UK08-2013
BSc (Hons) - Building Technology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana05-2010
Skills
- Project management
- Stakeholder communications
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Risk management
- Contract management
- Cost control
- Purchasing and procurement
- Construction management
- Planning and scheduling
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager
Fridoug Limited - AGA, Obuasi Mine Contractor
01.2024 - Current
Contractor Quantity Surveyor
JV Wilmef / Deen Construction
01.2017 - 12.2020
Assistant Manager, General Services
National Investment Bank Limited
12.2015 - 03.2021
Bid Evaluation Specialist
Ministry of Education, Ghana
04.2015 - 08.2015
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
QSPM Consult
06.2010 - 10.2015
PMP Certification Exam Prep -
M-GIBES College of Business And Management
MBA -
University of Wales
BSc (Hons) - Building Technology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
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