Kenneth Agyarko Ababio
Construction Management Professional
Bibiani,Western North
Summary
Strategic Construction Personnel with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented with 12-year industry background. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction.
Innovative Construction Personnel skilled in motivating construction teams to exceed expectations and maintain high standards. Outstanding record of meeting project deadlines and quality benchmarks. Bilingual in English and French with history of employing compliant subcontractors to meet contract parameters.
Highly-skilled in supervising projects from start to finish. Excellent communication and coordination skills. Proficient in OSHA compliance, estimating, inspection and heavy equipment operations.
Seasoned Construction professional with exceptional leadership and project management skills. Competent in team, budget and schedule oversight. Develops scopes, checks field activities and updates clients.
Dedicated construction professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Earthworks Superintendent
Endeavour Mining Corporation
Hounde Gold Operations, Burkina Faso
08.2021 - Current
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Supervised contractor work processes and adherence to project schedule.
- Worked closely with End user departments(Mining and Process), to coordinate site work and resolve issues.
- Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
Earthworks Superintendent
Endeavour Mining Corporation
Ity CIL Project, Cote D'Ivoire
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
- Engaged in value engineering sessions in order to obtain best price without sacrificing quality.
- Identified and implemented strategic plans based on accurate readings of specifications and solid collaboration with project leadership.
- Identified and reviewed proposed change order requests.
Civil and Earthworks Superintendent
Anglogold Ashanti
Obuasi Redevelopment Project, Ghana, Obuasi.
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Monitored work performance and productivity of subcontractors to comply with specifications, procedures, quality and safety requirements.
- Advised project management and general superintendent of potential or real problems and assisted in resolving concerns.
- Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
- Assessed construction and demolition operations for compliance with safety rules and environmental regulations.
- Managed conceptual design projects while providing task management and technical contributions to multidisciplinary teams.
Site Agent
WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd
Subika Underground Infrastructure Project (Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd), Ahafo, Ghana.
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Reined in project costs while meeting key milestones.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
Site Agent
WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd
Resettlement Housing Project, Guinea Aluminium Corporation, Guinea.
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Site Agent
WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd
Ahafo Subika Decline Tunnels Construction, Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd. , Ahafo, Ghana
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Selected and oversaw subcontractors, built positive relationships and made timely corrections to maintain design specifications.
- Set work schedules, coordinated site facilities and monitored progress.
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Resolved installation inefficiencies to reduce project lags and promote on-time deliverables.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of contractors to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintaining on-time and under-budget project delivery.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings by resolving all issues professionally.
Site Agent
WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd
100Mt Tailings Storage Facility Raise, Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd. , Ghana
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Digitally archived weekly progress and technical knowledge base photographs of all assigned projects.
- Conducted routine quality audits to verify progression against specifications and initiated corrective actions to remedy concerns.
- Evaluated subcontractor bids and identified most qualified and economical candidates, establishing advantageous contracts and cutting costs.
- Led weekly Project and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication and helping to resolve critical issues.
Project Manager
Justmoh Mining Services
Stage 4 TSF Construction, Adamus Resources Ltd, Nzema, Ghana.
03.2014 - 06.2015
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Identified, reviewed and applied policies and procedures.
- Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications.
Assist Site Agent
WBHO CONSTRUCTION (Pty) Ltd
Wagon Construction Project, Pepel Port, African Minerals Ltd., Pepel, Sierra Leone.
11.2013 - 08.2014
- Controlled engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets.
- Served as lead project engineer for the Contractor liaising with Client and Consultants.
- Oversaw worksite construction to coordinate with supervisors and guide projects.
- Tracked equipment usage and updated quantities of products to equip team members to complete projects.
- Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance, health and safety.
Site Engineer
WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd
Akyem Construction Project, Newmont Golden Ridge Ltd, Ghana
12.2010 - 11.2013
- Developed cost estimates for planned projects to aid in costing and budget planning efforts.
- Analyzed survey reports, maps, blueprints and other topographical and geologic data to plan infrastructure and construction projects.
- Prepared site reports and organized subcontractor invoices, codes documentation and schematics.
- Managed construction equipment maintenance to minimize costs and avoid project disruption.
- Identified and resolved technical issues and design conflicts to minimize project delays and maintain tight schedules.
Jnr Site Engineer
WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd
Amoma Pit Development Project, Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd. , Ahafo, Ghana.
09.2009 - 12.2010
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Handle RFPs, RFIs and RFQs to keep project planning moving smoothly.
- Put together materials take-offs, pricing lists and labor costs.
- Reviewed construction work against technical designs and drawings to assess compliance.
- Selected and oversaw subcontractors, built positive relationships and made timely corrections to maintain design specifications.
- Visited construction sites daily to evaluate work quality.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Management
University of Mines And Technology
Tarkwa, Ghana. 09.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Mines And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana. 09.2005 - 05.2009
High School Diploma -
Prempeh College
Kumasi, Ghana. 04.2001 - 05.2004
Skills
MS Office
Accomplishments
- Employed a robust mobilization plan to recover project schedule.
- Innovative ideas for project set up thereby reducing time and improving safety.
- Deep understanding of load and haul, earthworks in general leading to reduced cost.
- Optimized use of Earthworks equipment for efficient production.
Certification
Professional Engineer, Ghana Institution of Engineers
Affiliations
Dec 2021, Associate Member (120096), Association of Planning Engineers.
Nov 2021, Member, International Geosynthetics Society.
Additional Information
SUMMARY OF PROJECTS COMPLETED
ENDEAVOUR MINING COOPERATION
HOUNDE GOLD OPERATIONS
- Stage 6/7 Tailings Storage Facility Raise.
ITY CIL PROJECT
- Tailings Storage Facility – Stage 3 lift
- Le Plaque Haul Road
- Colin Sud River diversion and pit protection
bund - Bakatuo River diversion and pit protection
bund - Weight Bridge construction
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI, OBUASI MINE
OBUASI REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Bulk Earthworks and Civil construction
- New GoldRoom Building
- Electrical Substations
- Emergency Generator building
- Milling and Regrind Mill structures
- Pastefill Backfill Plant
- Oxygen Plant
- Underground Ventilation Fans Station
- Services Water Tanks, Pumps and
Pipe supports - Mudpress Tanks and Dewatering
substation
WBHO CONSTRUCTION (PTY) LTD
AHAFO SUBIKA UNDERGROUND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
BULK EARTHWORKS AND SERVICES
- Portal Infrastructure Terracing
- Haul roads and internal roads
- Reinforced Earth Wall
- Reticulation for Service, Potable, Firewater, Sewage, Raw Water, Clear and Excess water
- Sewage Treatment Plant
CIVIL WORKS
- Warehouse and Maintenance Workshop
- Surface Refrigeration System
- Bulk Air Cooler and Fans
- Condenser Cooling Tower
RESETTLEMENT HOUSING PROJECT
- 337No. Precast Concrete Wall Panel houses.
- Drainage and Road Network
AHAFO SUBIKA PORTAL DECLINE CONSTRUCTION
- Bulk and Restricted Earthworks
- Civil works
- Installation of Armtec Tunnels
AHAFO 100MT TAILINGS STORAGE FACILITY DAM RAISE
- 5.9m dowstream raise on all embankments.
WAGON WORKSHOP PROJECT
- Wagon Workshop
- Rail loop road and Fuel farm civil works
AKYEM CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
- Early works contract (Helipad, Plant site
access road, Administration, L&D and
laboratory building platforms). - Conveyor corridor
- Northern diversion channel
- Haul road
- Primary Crusher Earthworks
- Tailings Storage Facility (cell 1, stage 1)
- TSF Western Diversion Channel
AHAFO AMOMA PIT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
- Amoma haul road (Pioneer
Layer, Installation of multi plate steel
culverts, box culverts and pedestrian
crossings). - Pit and borehole Dewatering ponds
- Sub-surface drainage system
- Sediment Control Structure 8 (SCS 8)
- Spillway and mine rock waste dump
JUSTMOH MINING SERVICES
ADAMUS RESOURCES LTD TSF CONSTRUCTION
- Stage 4 Tailings Storage Facility Dam Raise
- Aliva Haul road and Pit development
Timeline
Earthworks Superintendent
Endeavour Mining Corporation
08.2021 - Current
Earthworks Superintendent
Endeavour Mining Corporation
10.2020 - 07.2021
Inspecting Engineer, Minerals Commission, Ghana.
05-2020
Master of Science - Engineering Management
University of Mines And Technology
09.2019 - Current
Civil and Earthworks Superintendent
Anglogold Ashanti
07.2019 - 09.2020
Processing Officer, Minerals Commision, Ghana.
06-2019
Site Agent
WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd
05.2018 - 06.2019
Site Agent
WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd
01.2017 - 04.2018
Professional Engineer, Ghana Institution of Engineers
04-2016
Site Agent
WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2017
Site Agent
WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2016
Project Manager
Justmoh Mining Services
03.2014 - 06.2015
Assist Site Agent
WBHO CONSTRUCTION (Pty) Ltd
11.2013 - 08.2014
Site Engineer
WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd
12.2010 - 11.2013
Jnr Site Engineer
WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd
09.2009 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Mines And Technology
09.2005 - 05.2009
High School Diploma -
Prempeh College
04.2001 - 05.2004
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