Emmanuel Norgah Bukari
Wa
Summary
Chief Quantity Surveyor with extensive experience in procurement, contract management, and negotiation at the Department of Feeder Roads. Demonstrated success in fostering stakeholder collaboration and delivering projects on schedule. Expertise in contract law and problem-solving ensures compliance and quality in road construction initiatives. Focused on continuous learning and professional development to enhance industry knowledge.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Quantity Surveyor
Department of Feeder Roads
12.2024 - Current
- As Chief Quantity Surveyor, my responsibilities include but are not limited to the comprehensive management of the contract lifecycle, ensuring that all contractual obligations are fulfilled by both parties and that project objectives are achieved efficiently.
- A core aspect of the role involves fostering and maintaining strong working relationships between clients and contractors, promoting collaboration and effective communication throughout the duration of the contract.
- This requires a proactive approach to contract administration—anticipating project needs, mitigating risks, and addressing challenges as they arise.
- Key duties include: Lead the formulation, negotiation, and execution of contract agreements.
- Interpreting contractual terms and conditions and managing legal and commercial issues related to construction projects.
- Reviewing project specifications and ensuring alignment with commercial and technical objectives.
- Lead pre-qualification processes, evaluate tenders, and provide strategic input during procurement.
- Overseeing post-award contract administration, including compliance monitoring, progress tracking, and reporting.
- Managing variation orders, contractual claims, and dispute resolution in coordination with legal and technical teams.
- Supervising and monitoring ongoing road construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, timelines, safety standards, and quality benchmarks.
- Coordinating with site engineers, contractors, and consultants to address any discrepancies or delays and ensure smooth execution of works until project completion.
- Conducting regular site inspections and technical reviews to validate progress and recommend corrective measures where necessary.
- Actively participating in the road design process—from initial road inventory, route selection, and geometric design to engineering assessments and hydraulic calculations—to ensure conformity with technical specifications and standards.
- Collaborating with design teams to ensure that road designs are practical, cost-effective, and suitable for construction implementation.
- Preparing and submitting detailed progress and financial reports to the Head Office in Accra, ensuring transparency and alignment with overall project goals.
Principal Quantity Surveyor
Department of Feeder Roads
08.2019 - Current
- My duties include but are not limited to management of the contract process and ensuring that both parties satisfy their obligations and meet the objectives set.
- It also includes building a strong relationship between contractors and clients throughout the contract.
- This requires proactive management to anticipate future needs and effectively handle any situations.
- Key responsibilities include formulating and negotiating contracts, interpreting contract conditions, and handling legal and commercial issues.
- The role also involves reviewing specifications, developing commercial intent, and leading pre-qualification exercises and tender evaluations.
- Additionally, post-award administration, performance reporting, and addressing variations orders and contractual claims are part of the job.
- Regular progress reports on work activities are prepared and submitted to the head office in Accra.
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Department of Feeder Roads
08.2016 - Current
- My schedules in the Contracts Management Division involve managing various aspects of contracts with contractors and other Clients.
- This includes tendering, negotiation, execution, performance, variations, and termination.
- As a procurement committee member, we review and evaluate successful bidders.
- We also review estimates on projects from different regions and vet payment certificates, variation orders, and extension of time requests from contractors and consultants.
- Additionally, I prepare contract documents for signing and meet with external auditors to address contractual issues.
- Lastly, I am part of a team that trains and develops newly recruited staff in the Department.
Quantity Surveyor
Department of Feeder Roads
02.2014 - Current
- I oversee various tasks related to contract management, such as formulating and negotiating contracts, interpreting contract conditions, reviewing specifications, leading a team in pre-qualification exercises and tender evaluations, overseeing post-award administration, addressing variations and claims, and submitting progress reports to the head office in Accra.
- My role also involves building a good working relationship between contractors and clients, managing proactively to anticipate future needs, and reacting to situations that arise throughout the contract's lifespan.
Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Upgrade from Senior Technician Engineer)
Department of Feeder Roads
07.2010 - Current
- My duties include the preparation of detailed cost estimates, tender documents, and comprehensive project reports to support effective planning and procurement processes.
- I am also responsible for developing and reviewing contract documents to ensure they are complete, accurate, and aligned with both technical requirements and institutional guidelines.
- In addition, I vet contractor invoices for the preparation of interim and final payment certificates, ensuring that all claims are thoroughly checked against work completed on site.
- I consistently prepare accurate and timely summary performance reports, which provide insights into project progress, financial status, and key performance indicators.
- These reports are promptly submitted to the Department of Feeder Roads (DFR) Head Office to support informed decision-making and accountability.
Senior Technician Engineer
Department of Feeder Roads
09.2008 - Current
- As part of my role, I am responsible for both technical and supervisory functions related to road design, construction, and maintenance.
- My key responsibilities include the following: Conduct annual road inventories, condition surveys, and traffic counts to assess and plan for maintenance and development needs.
- Supervise and monitor ongoing road construction and maintenance projects to ensure quality and timely delivery.
- Actively participate in the road design process—from initial road inventory, route selection, and geometric design to engineering assessments and hydraulic calculations—to ensure designs meet technical specifications and standards.
- Collaborate with design teams to ensure that road designs are practical, cost-effective, and suitable for implementation.
- Liaise with Regional Quantity Surveyors and Engineers in the preparation of tender and contract documents.
- Ensure maintenance needs are properly documented and scheduled in line with program objectives.
- Oversee the execution of maintenance and construction works to ensure compliance with established standards.
- Conduct regular site inspections and technical reviews to validate progress and recommend corrective measures where necessary.
- Accurately measure completed works and submit comprehensive summary reports to the Regional Office.
- Identify and address significant deviations from project targets and recommend adjustments to approved work schedules based on site conditions when necessary.
Technician Engineer
Department of Feeder Roads
08.2005 - Current
- In my current role, I am responsible for a range of technical, supervisory, and administrative duties aimed at ensuring the effective planning, execution, and monitoring of road construction and maintenance activities.
- My key responsibilities include: Conducting annual road inventories, condition assessments, and traffic counts to inform maintenance planning and prioritization of road network interventions.
- Supervising and monitoring ongoing road construction and maintenance activities to ensure adherence to quality standards, timelines, and project specifications.
- Collaborating with Regional Quantity Surveyors and Engineers in the preparation of tender documents, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), and contract documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with procurement guidelines.
- Ensuring that all road maintenance needs are properly identified, documented, and scheduled in alignment with program objectives and available resources.
- Overseeing the execution of scheduled maintenance and construction works, ensuring full compliance with technical and maintenance standards.
- Verifying and accurately measuring completed works for certification and compiling detailed summary performance reports for submission to the Regional Office.
- Monitoring project progress against established targets, identifying any significant deviations or delays, and initiating timely corrective actions to address them.
- Recommending revisions to approved work schedules when site conditions or unforeseen challenges necessitate changes, ensuring project continuity and efficiency.
Education
PhD. - Engineering and Technology
Ramaiah University of Applied Science
India05.2025
MSc. - Engineering Project Management
Coventry University
United Kingdom01.2018
Executive Master in Alternative Dispute Resolution -
Institute of Paralegal Training and Leadership Studies
Accra, Ghana10.2015
MSc. - Procurement Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, Ghana01.2014
MSc. - Development Management
University for Development Studies
Tamale, Ghana01.2013
BSc. - Building Technology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, Ghana01.2010
HND. - Building Technology
Tamale Polytechnic
Tamale, Ghana01.2003
SSCE. - General Science
Ghana Senior Secondary School
Tamale, Ghana01.1997
Skills
- Mathematical and analytical skills
- Construction technology knowledge
- Attention to detail
- Organizational proficiency
- Problem-solving expertise
- Communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Contract management and cost control
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Continuous learning commitment
- Contract law expertise
- Contract negotiation and interpretation
Affiliations
- Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS), 1894
- Institution of Engineering and Technology (Gh), M05030
- The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), GH 160102
- Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), 005595520
- Ghana National Association of ADR Practitioners (GNAAP), GNAAP14715
- Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply (GIPS)
Staff Id
532148
References
- Ing. Peter K. Yawson, Chief Engineer, Department of Feeder Roads, Head Office P.M.B Ministries, Accra, Ghana, peter_yawson@yahoo.com, +233 (026)-4007139
- Ing. Dr. Patrick A. Bekoe, Chief Engineer, Department of Feeder Roads, Head Office P.M.B Ministries, Accra, Ghana, pabekoe@gmail.com, +233 (026)-8430889
- Surv. Lawrence Abew, Chief Quantity Surveyor, Department of Feeder Roads, Head Office P.M.B Ministries, Accra, Ghana, wabeb8@yahoo.com, +233 (026)-9355508
- Prof. Bernard Akambang, Faculty of Planning and Land Management, UDS, Wa Campus, Wa, Ghana, akambang@Yahoo.com, +233 (024)-8902282
Training Courses Attended
- Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management, 08/05/22
- Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control, 08/16/23
- Global Procurement and Sourcing, 09/02/23
- Knowledge Tree International Institute, Ghana. Course on Monitoring & Evaluation, 06/13/19
- Civil Service Training Centre/Office of The Head of Civil Service. Scheme of Service Training, 08/19/19 to 08/23/19
- GIMPA/World Bank Procurement Framework Training Workshop for Goods, Works, and Non-Consulting Services, 10/14/19 to 10/25/19
- Koforidua Training Centre (KTC) - Two Weeks Course for Engineers and Quantity Surveyors, 11/27/17 to 12/08/17
- Civil Service Training Centre/Office of The Head of Civil Service. Scheme of Service Training, 08/22/16 to 08/26/16
- Koforidua Training Centre (KTC)/JAN CONSULT LTD. Three-day Training in ‘CONTRACT MANAGEMENT’, 06/15/15 to 06/17/15
- GIMPA/World Bank Consultants’ Services Workshop, 07/21/14 to 07/25/14
- World Bank/GIMPA Works Procurement Management Course, 07/01/13 to 07/19/13
- African Centre for Capacity Building (AFCAB) - Executive Certificate in Procurement and Contract Management, 10/01/10
- Quality Assurance and Technical Service Directorate of the Local Government Service Secretariat, Certificate in Routine & Recurrent Road Maintenance Management for District Works Departments – Roads Engineers, 09/01/09
- Public Procurement Authority (PPA) Certificate of Participation, Short Term Training on Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663), 08/01/07
Personal Information
- Hobbies: Attending Conferences, Reading Industry Publications and Blogs, Joining Professional Associations, Participating in Specialized Training Programs and Workshops, Following Industry Influencers on Social Media Platforms, Engaging in Hands-On Projects and Experimentation
- Date of Birth: 04/10/78
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Chief Quantity Surveyor
Department of Feeder Roads
12.2024 - Current
Principal Quantity Surveyor
Department of Feeder Roads
08.2019 - Current
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Department of Feeder Roads
08.2016 - Current
Quantity Surveyor
Department of Feeder Roads
02.2014 - Current
Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Upgrade from Senior Technician Engineer)
Department of Feeder Roads
07.2010 - Current
Senior Technician Engineer
Department of Feeder Roads
09.2008 - Current
Technician Engineer
Department of Feeder Roads
08.2005 - Current
PhD. - Engineering and Technology
Ramaiah University of Applied Science
MSc. - Engineering Project Management
Coventry University
Executive Master in Alternative Dispute Resolution -
Institute of Paralegal Training and Leadership Studies
MSc. - Procurement Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
MSc. - Development Management
University for Development Studies
BSc. - Building Technology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
HND. - Building Technology
Tamale Polytechnic
SSCE. - General Science
Ghana Senior Secondary School
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