Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies
Languages
Awards
Voluntary Experince
References
Timeline
OfficeManager
KEN OPPONG

KEN OPPONG

Accra

Summary

Motivated, dynamic, and self-disciplined entry-level graduate with a track record of academic and work excellence in the Built Environment. Has practical knowledge and over 6 months but less than 3 years of experience in cost estimates, building and civil works measurement, construction supervision, and project cost control. Holds an HND certificate in Building Technology (First Class Honors) and currently pursuing BSc. Construction Technology and Management (Top-Up). Despite these experiences, he is fascinated with acquiring more skills in the built environment and Intends to develop professional work experience.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

Boklay Engineering LTD
BREMANG UGC
01.2023 - Current
  • Participating in general board meetings in making strategic and operational decisions
  • Ensuring the company meets statutory obligations
  • Partnered with other members to create professional development plans to support personal and business growth.
  • Met with stakeholders to address issues and implement solutions.
  • Implemented and prepared comprehensive business plans to expand business.

Quantity Surveyor (NSS)

Ghana Highways Authority
ACCRA
11.2022 - 10.2023
  • Assist Senior Management in the computation of rough estimates
  • Arithmetic checks on Interim Payment certificates
  • Examining of Interim Payment certificates
  • Calculation of Interest on delayed payments
  • Assist in the determination and calculation of Price Adjustment Factors (Fluctuation)
  • Preparation of Bill of quantities for Civil works
  • Quantity take-offs for civil and building works
  • Examining and arithmetic checks on Preliminary estimates from Senior Management

Site Supervisor Intern

Mmanab Company Limited
Kumasi
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Supervised construction works to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
  • Established and maintained close working relationships with staff, clients, and vendors.
  • Monitored construction tasks to meet tight schedules and complete projects on time.
  • Participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.
  • Ensured Safety protocols are followed
  • Scheduled materials for construction works
  • Planning, scheduling, and programming of works
  • Managed and monitored workers' attendance on site
  • Allocated and delegated responsibilities to workers

Education

Bachelor of Science - Construction Technology And Management

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
08.2024

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Building Technology

Kumasi Technical University
Kumasi, Ghana
12.2022

WASSCE - General Science

Anglican Senior High
Kumasi, Ghana
06.2019

Skills

  • Task Delegation
  • Computer Literacy ( MS Suite, SPSS Tool)
  • Multi Tasking
  • Excellent verbal and communication skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Excellent knowledge of construction methods
  • Decision Making
  • Site Measuring and Marking
  • Time Management
  • Site Inspection

Hobbies

  • Reading
  • Football

Languages

English, French
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
French
Elementary
A2

Awards

  • Awarded Best Final Year Student in Building Technology by Ghana Institution of Surveyors (2023)
  • Departmental Best Student Award by the Department of Building Technology of Kumasi Technical University (2022)

Voluntary Experince

  • Organized preparatory classes for Building Technology Students of Kumasi Technical University on subject such as measurement, Measurement of Construction works, Designing and Detailing of Concrete Elements, and Building Economics-2022
  • Organized classes for Construction Technology and Management students having challenges with Measurement of Construction works, Designing and Detailing of Concrete Elements - 2023

References

  • Chief Surv. Abdul Rahman

Ghana Highways Authority

Department of Quantity Surveying

rahms@gmail.com

Tel: +233208285476

  • Professor Francis Kwesi Bondinuba

Kumasi Technical University

Department of Building Technology

Email address: francis.kbondinuba@kstu.edu.gh

Tel: +233208324830

  • Eng. Isaac Kwei

Mmanab Company Limited

Former Site Engineer

Tel: +233542797648

Timeline

Director

Boklay Engineering LTD
01.2023 - Current

Quantity Surveyor (NSS)

Ghana Highways Authority
11.2022 - 10.2023

Site Supervisor Intern

Mmanab Company Limited
09.2021 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Construction Technology And Management

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Building Technology

Kumasi Technical University

WASSCE - General Science

Anglican Senior High
KEN OPPONG