Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
References
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
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ING DAVID KENNEDY PHILLIPS

ING DAVID KENNEDY PHILLIPS

Accra - North

Summary

Experienced Construction Site Manager with expertise in project planning and execution. In depth knowledge of construction methodologies and regulatory guidelines ensures adherence to safety standards. Proven track record in leading multi - disciplinary teams to complete projects on schedule and within budget. Achievements include enhanced operational efficiency, cost reductions and increased productivity in previous roles.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Site Manager / Project Engineer

Justmoh Construction Limited
05.2021 - Current
  • Executed the construction of the Osino By Pass Project - South Bound
  • Development of the Boankra Ingrated Logistics Terminal Project Phase 1
  • Rehabilitation and Dualization of Takoradi to Agona Junction Including 2No. Dual Carriageway Bridges
  • Takoradi COntainer Terminal Expansion Landside Works
  • Reconstruction of Obuasi - Asokwa and Town roads
  • Rehabilitation of Anglogold Ashanti internal mine roads

Site Engineer/ Supervisor

Munck Civil Engineering
06.2019 - 05.2021
  • Construction of four (4) composite bridges and approach and slip roads to the bridges and relief culverts along the stretch, a total of 11 Km.

Responsibilities

  • Setting out works clearly and accurately
  • Ensuring construction materials delivered to site meet the required standard specifications.
  • Preparing cost estimates and ensuring appropriate materials and tools are available.
  • Ensuring the efficient management of machinery and personnel to achieve production targets.
  • Coordinating with the project engineer to ensure all works are carried out as per specification and to satisfaction
  • Liaising with field surveyors on levels and coordinates.
  • Supervising the sinking of bore piles and conducting pile integrity test (Crosshole Sonic Logging)
  • Ensuring field tests, i.e. FDTs, concrete sampling etc. are carried out to meet specifications.
  • Gathering data, compiling reports on earthworks and subsequent concrete works.
  • Monitoring and supervising the acquisition of adequate suitable borrow pits for earthworks when needed.
  • Preparing and planning daily site activities.
  • Preparing progress reports and reporting to the construction manager.

Site Engineer

Nhyiraba Construction and Civil Engineering Works
02.2018 - 06.2019
  • Supervising the construction of the 23 Km road and subsequent structures.
  • Organizing materials and ensuring the site is safe and clean.
  • Drawing up work schedules and communicating adjustments to crews and project engineers
  • Providing technical advice and suggestions for improvement on site activities
  • Gathering data and compiling reports on works done.
  • Liaising with field surveyors on levels and volumes of earthworks.
  • Diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment
  • Supervision of the acquisition of sites for borrow pits
  • Coordinating with project engineers on variations and site instructions
  • Bitumen surfacing of Beposo – Jeduaso Feeder Road (23 Km)

Works Supervisor

Enerco S.A.L
07.2016 - 11.2017
  • Assisting in planning and onsite execution of site operational activities
  • Hands on management of construction crew
  • Inspecting and ensuring adherence to specifications and codes
  • Arranging for appropriate and necessary equipment
  • Keeping project costs at and if possible, under budget
  • Ensuring projects meet deadlines and are carried out in a safe and timely manner
  • Ensuring all site equipment are in good working condition
  • Reporting daily site progress and draw backs
  • Upgrade of Salam Street and Eastern Corniche Road to an Expressway
  • Repairs of Sheikh Khalifa Bridge (Saadiyat Bridge)

Site Engineer / Manager

Eagle Star Enterprises
01.2012 - 04.2016
  • Planning and coordinating project activities.
  • Coordinating and collaborating with other engineers and artisans on the project.
  • Developing construction strategy and general supervision of construction works on site
  • Reading and interpretation of design drawings and other contract documents
  • Notifying supervisory body of contractual design problems and proposing sectional designs to correct such anomalies.
  • Assisting Quantity in the preparation of claims and interim certificates
  • Writing and updating progress reports of activities on site
  • Inspecting project site to monitor progress
  • Ensuring conformance of project to design specifications
  • Collection of field survey data and other geologic data to plan and execute project
  • Estimate quantities and cost materials and present to management for approval
  • Dealing with site staff grievances conflicts
  • Bitumen surfacing of Elubo - Enchi trunk road (37.6 Km) – Phase 1
  • Rehabilitation of Boinso – Appiakrom feeder road (52KM)

Operations Dispatch Supervisor

Newest Logistics
11.2010 - 12.2012
  • Responsible for day-to-day airline catering and logistics service operations: quality controls and compliance with sanitation methods
  • Ensuring time and cost control targets are met
  • Supervising and training other operations staff (different ethnicities and nationalities) in handling duties and customer relations with clients on board.
  • Ensuring general safety and road worthiness of company food trucks.
  • Ensuring all catering trucks are dispatched to the airport for on time delivery of services to clients
  • Make timely decisions considering the impact of client care, employee relations and public image
  • Responding to messages or emails via the internet and intranet

Works Civil Engineer Under the Supervision of District Works Engineer

Savelugu Nanton District Assembly
10.2009 - 10.2010
  • Supervising and monitoring ongoing projects in the district and reporting to the District Engineer.
  • Assisting in the evaluation process of forwarded contract bids for award.
  • Measurement of completed works for payment of IPCs to contractors
  • Preparation of progress reports for ongoing projects.
  • Setting out works on site for the contractor.
  • Assisting the team with other up springing technical problems
  • Construction of No. 3 unit classroom block, office and store
  • Construction of four(4) seater KVIP and urinal at Yoo R/C primary School, Savelugu
  • Construction of No. 1 teacher’s quarters and KVIP at Tarikpa


Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
01.2009

Senior Secondary School Certificate - Science

Keta Senior High School
01.2004

Basic Education Certificate Examination - undefined

Cosmos Basic School
01.2001

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Sub Contractor coordination and management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Preparation of project estimates and cost analysis
  • Project Planning (Gannt Charts)
  • Quality Control; Civil Works
  • Construction Scheduling
  • Design interpretation and implementation
  • Construction Cost Control
  • Safety Compliance

Timeline

Construction Site Manager / Project Engineer

Justmoh Construction Limited
05.2021 - Current

Site Engineer/ Supervisor

Munck Civil Engineering
06.2019 - 05.2021

Site Engineer

Nhyiraba Construction and Civil Engineering Works
02.2018 - 06.2019

Works Supervisor

Enerco S.A.L
07.2016 - 11.2017

Site Engineer / Manager

Eagle Star Enterprises
01.2012 - 04.2016

Operations Dispatch Supervisor

Newest Logistics
11.2010 - 12.2012

Works Civil Engineer Under the Supervision of District Works Engineer

Savelugu Nanton District Assembly
10.2009 - 10.2010

Senior Secondary School Certificate - Science

Keta Senior High School

Basic Education Certificate Examination - undefined

Cosmos Basic School

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

References

Referees: Upon Request

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Possess self-initiative and leadership skills
  • Hardworking and goal oriented
  • Enthusiastic about professional pursuits
  • Selfless and cooperative
  • Resourceful and effective team player
  • Organized and highly committed to responsibility
  • An ability to understand and manage people by developing strong interpersonal relationships
  • Ability to work for long hours to achieve results
  • A passion for constant, ongoing learning
ING DAVID KENNEDY PHILLIPS