JAMES KWAME
Greater Accra
Summary
Quick thinker –knowledge and skills to rapidly solve construction problems on site when presented with an urgent issue.
Time management –skills to easily organize with time and prioritize tasks based on their level of urgency
Team player –thrive to work in a team, and could express myself confidently and clearly when communicating with others on project.
Basic understanding of surveying equipment Determined Construction Engineer with excellent management skills to lead a team of 25.
Excellent communication and organizational abilities with exceptional creativity.
In-depth knowledge of site and construction development. Sound understanding of building codes, construction specifications and blueprints. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Engineer
Bazonta Group Limited
03.2021 - 01.2024
- Oversee over 7 construction project sites and performed construction related assessment within 3 years period
- Created project schedules and worked with contractors to assure work is completed properly on time.
- Estimated materials costs and sourcing requirements for project feasibility.
- Determined costs of labor and materials for each project.
- Identified and resolved potential structural issues.
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Determined elevation levels and grade of construction grounds
- Displayed strong communication and interpersonal skills while visiting clients, jobsites and consultant offices to support project and business development needs
Building Construction Engineer
DMK Unique Limited Company
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Offered technical training to over 25 student graduates on attachment and 12 tradesmen on applicable construction methods and practices
- Build positive and supportive work environment; enforces safe workplace; establish culture of teamwork and communication.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
Management Consultant
PPMC
12.2015 - 03.2020
- Established parameters and managed schedule throughout project.
- Determined appropriate budgets and oversaw expenses.
- Solicited client feedback on consultant performance and reviewed, implemented and executed changes to enhance project delivery and critical milestones.
- Updated budgets and work plans for optimal planning and goal attainment.
- Managed and oversaw 21 junior project consultants and delegated tasks for timely execution.
- Tracked project progress and updates and monitored deliverables, milestones and issues for accurate reporting.
- Configured and maintained processes and systems for effective project delivery.
- Organized and participated in meetings and workshops to foster shared project approach and track progress.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Resident Engineer
Reagvin Ventures Limited
01.2010 - 12.2014
- Document details and accurate construction records
- Complete projects on time and saved 15% on project budget
- Communicate progress status to operations manager
- Identify and assess discrepancies or potential risks to project
- Resolve technical and developmental issues related to project
- Negotiate project contract terms and examine legal requirements
- Carry out documentation on all site activities as required by operations manager.
- Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
- Created project schedules and evaluated construction plans using maps and blueprints.
- Coordinated with subcontractors and consultants to boost productivity and efficiency.
Education
Master’s Degree - Project Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ashanti-region-Ghana2018
Bachelor’s Degree - Construction Technology & Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ashanti-region-Ghana2015
Skills
- Microsoft office, word, excel, power point and project
- Quality Control
- Cost Estimates
- Construction Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Quality Assurance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
- Management skills
- Excellent communication talents
- Technical Support
- Project planning
- Materials estimation
- Estimation accuracy
- Cost estimates
- Construction management
- Proficiency in concrete construction
Affiliations
Member of Institute of Engineering and Technology (PE-IET)
Member of Project Management Institute, Ghana and Cameroon Chapter (PMI)
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Certified Professional Construction Engineer Institute of Engineering and Technology - 2019-2024
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
You only have to do a few things right in your life so long as you don’t do too many things wrong.
Warren Buffett
Timeline
Building Construction Engineer
DMK Unique Limited Company
04.2022 - 01.2023
Construction Engineer
Bazonta Group Limited
03.2021 - 01.2024
Management Consultant
PPMC
12.2015 - 03.2020
Resident Engineer
Reagvin Ventures Limited
01.2010 - 12.2014
Master’s Degree - Project Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Bachelor’s Degree - Construction Technology & Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology