Frederick Koranteng Akuffo
Accra
Summary
Resourceful Project Manager with eight (8) years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to project schedule and budget, coaching of team members, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in project management principles, budget and financial management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Project Manager
West African Genetic Medicine Center; World Bank Centre of Excellence
05.2021 - Current
- As the the project manager assigned to the construction of the West African Genetic Medicine Centre (WAGMC) Building complex, a 2400 sqm multi-level facility that consists of ultramodern laboratories, a 250-capacity smart auditorium, a genetic clinic, and classrooms with a budget of $2 million, I successfully implemented a hybrid project lifecycle for construction, i.e., planning with predictive and constructing incrementally in project phases, which led to a 15% cost savings in the estimated at completion budget while utilizing the skills of subcontractors specialized in the various project phases
- Oversee and prepare renovation and capital budgets; asset schedule maintenance; and asset preventive maintenance strategies
- As a key member of the organization’s project oversight committee in charge of tenders and execution of project contracts, I collaborate with the procurement and other stakeholder departments within the, to ensure that projects are in alignment with key stakeholder requirements and the World Bank’s deliverables for the center
- I developed and implemented templates that feed into the organization’s process assets that have helped in the tracking of facility operational expenses that integrate into the organization’s operations and maintenance life cycle model
- Oversee the logistics for the shipment of genetic samples and equipment, as well as the center’s project activities. I have successfully overseen the logistics and shipment of over $4 million worth of equipment and reagents.
Construction Manager
Landsar Developers Ltd
04.2020 - 04.2021
- As project manager in charge of construction, I spearheaded development of capital budgets and schedules, planning, monitoring, and closing out of all assigned projects successfully in 5 different communities, varying from residential to commercial properties valued over $3 million
- I mentored and coached team members to inspire and motivate them to perform at their highest level by training and guiding them on the job, and where necessary, recommending for them to be trained based on their skill deficiencies
- I developed and implemented a configuration management system for the organization that achieved a review of the estimation process and procedures which improved organization’s profit on project. This reduced waste in construction process and decreased operational expenses by 20%
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- I spearheaded preparation, negotiation, and management of vendor and supplier contracts, taking into account strategies to respond to and implement risks and ensuring compliance with specifications and requirements.
Project and Operations Manager
Grande McCoy Construction Ltd
11.2019 - 03.2020
- As project and operations manager employed purposely to oversee construction of shell and core of a multipurpose building complex which would serve as head office for Insel Communications Ltd With budget of $550,000.00, I successfully led the project team to deliver the project according to specifications and within budget over a 5-month span
- Recruited, coached, and mentored cross-functional project team members required for the project
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with key clients and proactively met with them to assess and confirm their requirements for building services support in a satisfactory manner
- Successfully ensured compliance with project contracts, implemented the contract language, project controls, project delivery methodologies, and contract exit strategies
- Consulted with engineers, architects, and other nominated subcontractors throughout the successful delivery of the project.
Assistant Project Manager
UT Properties Ltd
09.2016 - 10.2019
- As assistant to the project manager, I was responsible for the preparation of pre-qualification documents that were used to shortlist contractors and invite them to tender, and the subsequent preparation of contracts for the successful contractors in the construction of the real estate units
- Spearheaded the development of a $5 million capital budget, risk management plan, and cashflow analysis to deliver a cost-effective strategy that resulted in the successful implementation of Ubuntu Haven, a 227-unit gated community with a 4 km road and drainage network and a 120,000-liter water storage system in Oyibi, Accra
- Supervised and monitored the activities of ten (10) subcontractors in the development of the estate units, addressing their performance issues and holding them accountable for timely delivery and quality of their work
- I collaborated with the facilities management department by developing and implementing maintenance schedules for Ubuntu Courts, a 118-unit gated community at Oyarifa, Accra, comprising of a 2.5km road and drainage network and a 60,000 liter water storage system
- Spearheaded the preparation of work schedules, interim and final payment certificates for contractors, and prepared weekly and quarterly project progress reports to management
- I assigned duties, coached, and guided immediate team members’ activities to ensure individual development goals and overall project performance targets were met.
Project Officer
UT Properties Ltd
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Spearheaded the preparation of tender and contract documents that were used to select suppliers and vendors for projects
- I successfully managed the logistics and stocks of fittings and fixtures valued at $600,000.00 that were used for the estate development by developing and implementing strategies that were used in tracking fittings and fixtures to avoid shortages during construction
- Assisted in the preparation of variation orders and valuation of work done by sub-contractors
- I was responsible for the preparation of site and technical meeting minutes
- I collected material price lists and prepared rate build-up for activities while analyzing the trend of cost on projects.
Education
Master of Science - Construction Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Construction Technology And Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi06.2014
Skills
- PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- Proficient in use of Microsoft office applications, MS-Project tools, and Primavera
- Experienced in preparation and integration of project management plans
- Ability to analyze construction schedule data and provide deep insight into trends and mitigate issues
- Ability to develop, coach, and guide team members
- Experienced in use of earned value management (EVM) analysis
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Scheduling
Affiliations
Project management institute Global
Project management Ghana Chapter
Member, Ghana Institution of Surveyors
Additional Information
Eugene Bempah
Managing director, Landsar developers Limited
+233 (0) 54 431 3959
eugenebempah@landsardevelopers.com
Shadrack Owusu
Head of projects, Absa Bank Ghana Limited
+233 (0) 24 914 6864
shardico@yahoo.com
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
- Certified Quantity Surveyor, Ghana Institution of Surveyors
Timeline
Facilities Project Manager
West African Genetic Medicine Center; World Bank Centre of Excellence
05.2021 - Current
Construction Manager
Landsar Developers Ltd
04.2020 - 04.2021
Project and Operations Manager
Grande McCoy Construction Ltd
11.2019 - 03.2020
Assistant Project Manager
UT Properties Ltd
09.2016 - 10.2019
Project Officer
UT Properties Ltd
08.2014 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Construction Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Construction Technology And Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
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