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Maxwell Klu

Maxwell Klu

Accra

Summary

Maxwell Klu, a civil engineering professional with a Bachelor of Science degree, has dedicated the past 13 years to road safety assessment and audit, construction management, transportation engineering, and supervision. With a strong background in project management, he ensures the effective and efficient execution of all projects under his care. Maxwell is highly proficient in various computer applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SPSS, and AutoCAD Civil 3D. His ability to learn quickly and work with minimal supervision further enhances his value as a team member.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Engineer

Ghana Highway Authority
05.2022 - Current

Construction supervision and Inspection of Road Furniture Installation projects stated below:

  • Installation of Solar streetlights to improve visibility of the Toll Plazas sited on the Accra-Tema Motorway at night and the removal of the Toll Booth structure
  • Installation of safety signs and line marking on Ghana Highway Authority Carpark yard
  • Provision and Installation of Emergency Crash Barriers at Kasoa Toll Booth - Lot 6
  • Provision and Installation of Retroreflective Studs on Kwafokrom -Sekyere Highway (12km) and Sekyere Ejisu Highway (8km) - Lot 1


Review of the designs for the following Projects:

  • Design and construction of Tema – Aflao road (17km) – phase 1
  • Reconstruction of Tarkwa – Agona Nkwanta road (66.0km)
  • Eastern Corridor Road, Lot 1 project: Upgrade of Ashaiman Roundabout to Akosombo Junction (66.0km)
  • Bechem Junction Design as part of the Reconstruction of Bechem – Techimantia Akumadan road
  • Post Detour opening, and traffic management scheme formulated in respect of the Tema Motorway Improvement Project (Phase 2)
  • Safe School Assessments on Eastern Corridor Road Development Project Report on Findings and Recommendations
  • Traffic Management Plan for the Construction of Flyover over the Motorway from Flowerpot


Road Safety Assessment of the following roads;

  • New York First and Second Junctions on Tetteh Quarshie -Koforidua Road (N04)
  • Ayi Mensah - Peduase road (N04)


Team Member, Stage 3 Road Safety Audit in respect of the Reconstruction of the Tarkwa-Agona Nkwanta Road (66.0Km) Project.


Team Member, Stage 3 & 4 Road Safety Audit in respect of the Construction of Bridge Over River Pra along Twifo Praso – Dunkwa Road Project, 175km (Lot 7)


Team Member, Stage 4 Road Safety Audit in respect of the Accra – Kumasi Highway Dualisation Project (Lot 6: Kwafokrom – Apedwa Section (31.7km); Addendum No. 1 Northbound)


Team Member, Stage 4 Road Safety Audit in respect of the Wa – Walewale Road Project (57km)


Team Member, Stage 4 Road Safety Audit in respect of the Upgrading of Salaga - Bimbilla Road Project (Km 2.0 – 73.0)


Team Member, Stage 4 Road Safety Audit in respect of the Transport Sector Improvement Project (TSIP), Reconstruction of Tatale – Zabzugu – Yendi - Tamale Road Project (165.8km)


Team Member, Stage 4 Road Safety Audit in respect of the Reconstruction of the Bechem – Techimantia – Akumadan Road Project(40.4km)


Team Member, Stage 4 Road Safety Audit in respect of the Project for the Improvement of Ghanaian International Corridors (Grade Separation of Tema Intersection in Tema)

Senior Engineer

Ghana Highway Authority
05.2018 - 04.2022

Responsible for the assessment and supervision of Road Safety Works such as the;

  • Construction of the Badukrom Toll Booth on the Cape-Coast to Takoradi Road, Ghana
  • Roads and Safety Improvement Project by Installation of Solar Lighting and Traffic Signs at Black Spots Phase II: Turnkey Implementation of Photovoltaic Based Street Lighting Programme
  • Provision of Temporary Axle Load Check Point on Tema Motorway (Chain Link Fencing, Traffic Signs and Line Markings
  • Installation of Road Safety features (Thermoplastic Roadline Marking) on the Achimota - Nsawam Dual Carriage (KM 17-35)
  • Provision and Installation of Retroreflective Studs on Kwafokrom - Sekyere Highway (12KM) AND Sekyere - Ejisu Highway (8KM)
  • Supply and Installation of Materials for Rehabilitation and Five (5) Years Maintenance of Street Lights on the George Walker Bush Highway (Provision and Installation of Lights to Improve Visibility and Security beneath and on Adomi and Sogakope Bridges)
  • Provision and Installation of Materials for Two (2) years Maintenance of Street Lights on the Mallam - Kasoa and Pantang - Aburi Highways
  • Emergency Repair of Damaged Rigid Pavement at Bolgatanga Axle Load Station
  • Construction of Emergency Four (4) No. Speed Tables at Ativuta Toll Booth Station
  • Roadline Marking on Afienya – Akosombo Road (KM 0 – 13 & KM 13 – 26)

Engineer

Ghana Highway Authority
05.2015 - 04.2018

Appointed as the Zonal Safety & Environment Manager, responsible for:

  • Assessing safety and environmental impact of all road construction zones in the Northern, Upper West and Upper East Regions of Ghana


Site assessment and supervision of the following projects in the Northern Region of Ghana:

  • Construction & Installation of 5no. Road Safety Devices on Tamale – Buipe N10 Highway Road (Km 0.200, Km 0.800, Km 1.700, Km 2.00 & Km 2.700) – Lot 1
  • Construction & Installation of Road Safety Devices on Tamale – Buipe N10 Highway Road (Km 3.000, Km 3.100, Km 3.350, Km 3.400 & Km 4.700) – Lot 2
  • Construction & Installation of Road Safety Devices on Tamale – Buipe N10 Highway Road (Km 19.10, Km 19.50, Km 21.50, Km 21.60 & Km 41.80) – Lot 3
  • Construction of 9no. Traffic Calming Devices at Sawla, Damango Axle Weighbridge Station and Bawa Barracks Road (Km 11+500 - Km 11+900) - Lot 5
  • Provision and Installation of Retroreflective Studs on the Buipe - Tamale Highway


Assessing and undertaking inventories of road line marking, road signs, road studs, crash barriers and streetlights on trunk roads in the Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions of Ghana


Route assessment of the Yendi to Oti-Damanko Section of the Eastern Corridor Road (N2), Ghana as an alternative route prior to the closure of the Yapei and Buipe Bridges

Assistant Engineer

Ghana Highway Authority
11.2012 - 04.2015
  • Participated in the 23-month induction training for Civil Engineers
  • Team Member, responsible for the supervision of Civil works such as the Access Roads to Ofori Panin Senior High School and Nsutam Toll Booth project on the Accra-Kumasi road

National Service Personnel

Ghana Airport Company Limited
10.2010 - 09.2011
  • Assisted in the Supervision of construction and all civil works such as the Development of Water Storage System, Reroofing of the International Terminal Building and other Ancillary Works, Construction of Boarding Gates 4 & 5, Remodelling of North Substation Building and Construction of Trolley Entrance to Baggage Claim Hall at KIA

Education

Master of Science - Roads And Transportation Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
11-2023

MBA - Project Management

Wisconsin International University College
Accra, Ghana
05-2014

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
06-2010

Skills

  • Drawing review
  • Customer focus
  • Project management
  • Proficient in Autodesk Civil 3D, Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Project, Stata and SPSS
  • Project team leadership
  • Technical due diligence
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Time management
  • Document review
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Critical and analytical thinking
  • Problem-solving aptitude

Timeline

Principal Engineer

Ghana Highway Authority
05.2022 - Current

Senior Engineer

Ghana Highway Authority
05.2018 - 04.2022

Engineer

Ghana Highway Authority
05.2015 - 04.2018

Assistant Engineer

Ghana Highway Authority
11.2012 - 04.2015

National Service Personnel

Ghana Airport Company Limited
10.2010 - 09.2011

Master of Science - Roads And Transportation Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology

MBA - Project Management

Wisconsin International University College

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Maxwell Klu