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Kweku Amuah Odum

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Kweku Amuah Odum

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

6
years of professional experience

Work History

Vision Consult

Quantity Surveyor
03.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Collaborated with department of Urban Roads to provide consultancy services to Sinohydro Corporation of China to execute a $73.4m road and interchange project in Kumasi.
  • Stayed current with industry regulations and standards to produce cost estimates in compliance with all relevant laws.
  • Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.
  • Collaborated with contractors and sub-contractors to do measurement on over 25 on-going road projects.
  • Prepared monthly report on over all construction progress.
  • Prepared interim payment certificates for contractors works executed.
  • Reviewed and approved invoices and payments, verifying accuracy of expenses.

Ghana Highway Authority

Assistant Quantity Surveyor
09.2020 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.
  • Evaluated over 25 subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects.
  • Reviewed and approved invoices and payments, verifying accuracy of expenses.
  • Evaluated submitted tender document of nominated sub-contractors.
  • Reviewed over 45 Interim payment certificate for errors & corrections.

Kofi Ntim And Associates

Assistant Quantity Surveyor
06.2018 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
  • Delivered consulting services to advise clients on cost-saving strategies and best practices.
  • Conducted over 11 site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
  • Readied and presented cost reports to keep stakeholders informed of job progress.
  • Monitored project progress to identify and address changes in project scope or budget.

Trassaco Estate Development Company

Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Intern)
07.2017 - 08.2017

Job overview

  • Participated in team projects, including ad-measurement with sub-contractor to estimate value of work done during construction.
  • Completed paper work on bills of quantities alongside my supervisor to bid for oil & gas project.
  • Acted as team leader in group project to estimate for cost of works completed.
  • Reviewed value of work done on over 15 building projects
  • Paid attention to architectural drawing details while completing assignments.
  • Worked alongside my supervisor to prepare subcontractor agreement.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

Education

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana

Bachelor of Arts from Quantity Surveying And Construction Economics
09.2020

University Overview

Skills

  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in use of MS office suite
  • Strong technical knowledge of project assets and relevant regulations
  • Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks while working within budget and timeline constraints
  • Able to communicate effectively with stakeholders and work collaboratively in team environment
  • Strong negotiation with commercial stakeholders

Timeline

Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Ghana Highway Authority
09.2020 - 08.2021
Quantity Surveyor
Vision Consult
03.2020 - Current
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Kofi Ntim And Associates
06.2018 - 08.2018
Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Intern)
Trassaco Estate Development Company
07.2017 - 08.2017
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Arts from Quantity Surveying And Construction Economics

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