Maxwell Owusu-Poku
Accra
Summary
With a proven track record at Syndicated Capital Engineering Company Limited, I excel in strategic planning and team collaboration. My leadership significantly enhances project efficiency and client satisfaction, leveraging skills in contract negotiation and conflict resolution. I consistently achieve goals through innovative strategies and effective team management, ensuring project success and operational excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Self Enployed
Accra
07.2009 - Current
- Installed concrete foundations for new structures, including footings and slabs.
- Laid brickwork for walls and pathways as part of construction projects.
- Developed and implemented innovative strategies to enhance customer service experience.
- Managed the recruitment, training and performance of staff members.
- Negotiated contracts with clients to ensure mutually beneficial agreements were reached.
- Supervised daily operations of private contracting projects.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of contract documents and financial transactions.
- Established cost-effective procedures for efficient completion of tasks.
- Ensured compliance with legal regulations related to private contracting activities.
- Implemented new technologies to streamline workflow processes.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
Project Coordinator
Syndicated Capital Engineering company Limited
Cape Coast -Central Region
02.2019 - 11.2023
- Analyzed data related to projects in order to identify areas for improvement or optimization opportunities.
- Monitored performance metrics such as cost, timeline, quality control and customer satisfaction levels.
- Resolved conflicts among team members by providing creative solutions that addressed all parties' needs.
- Assessed customer feedback in order to continuously improve service delivery processes or procedures.
- Facilitated meetings between stakeholders to discuss project requirements, objectives or outcomes.
- Contributed ideas towards process improvements that would increase efficiency or productivity levels.
- Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly reports summarizing key performance indicators.
- Managed communication channels between various teams involved in the execution of complex projects.
- Developed and implemented project plans, established timelines, tracked progress and ensured deadlines were met.
- Assisted project manager in drafting schedules and related documentation.
- Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
Site Supervisor
Old days Company Limited
Accra
04.2010 - 01.2017
- Managed and supervised a team of 10+ site staff members to ensure safety, quality control and efficient operations.
- Organized daily workflow for the team, ensuring tasks were completed on time and within budget.
- Scheduled and coordinated resources for all maintenance activities in order to meet project deadlines.
- Developed plans for preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime of production equipment.
- Conducted regular inspections of work sites to ensure compliance with safety regulations, including hazard identification and risk assessment.
- Reviewed drawings, specifications, change orders and other documents associated with projects prior to start of work onsite.
- Monitored progress of construction works against contract requirements; identified discrepancies between actual works performed versus contractual requirements and reported any issues and delays immediately to upper management.
- Prepared detailed cost estimates for materials needed for various projects.
- Coordinated material deliveries from suppliers according to project needs.
- Investigated accidents or near-miss incidents; documented findings in an incident report form.
- Participated in job-site meetings with contractors, owners, architects, engineers, as necessary.
- Communicated daily progress and incident reports to clients and corporate offices.
Site Foreman
K-Bas Company Limited
Accra
03.2003 - 11.2009
- Directed and supervised the construction of a new building, ensuring that all safety regulations were followed.
- Organized and scheduled work crews to ensure efficient completion of projects within budget constraints.
- Inspected completed projects for quality assurance and adherence to safety standards.
- Developed strategies for problem solving on difficult tasks or issues arising during the course of construction.
- Provided technical assistance to workers in order to resolve complex problems.
- Developed procedures for maintaining accurate records related to job assignments, timekeeping, inventory control.
- Coordinated activities with outside contractors such as architects, engineers, surveyors and inspectors.
- Ensured that job site materials were properly stored and handled in accordance with industry best practices.
- Assisted in training new employees in proper techniques for operating equipment safely and efficiently.
- Prepared daily reports summarizing progress on assigned tasks or projects.
- Determined resource needs including manpower requirements, materials estimates, tools and equipment lists.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Technology/Education
College of Technology, (UEW) Kumasi.
Kumasi -Ashanti Region12-2017
Construction Technician Part III - Construction Technology
Accra Technical Training College
Accra-Ghana06-2011
Construction Technician I&II - Construction Technology
Rapid Institute of Technology
Accra01-2010
City And Guilds Intermediate - Blocklaying And Concreting Craft
Royal Technical College
Accra06-2002
NVTI Grade 1&2 - Blocklaying And Concreting Craft
Asankare Youth Leadership Training Institute
Asankare - Ashanti Region05-2002
SSSCE - Business Accounting
Effiduase Secondary Commercial School
Effiduase - Ashanti Region06-1995
Basic Education Certificate Examination
Roman Catholic Junior Secondary School
Effiduase - Ashanti Region09-1992
Skills
- Decision-making
- Team collaboration
- Company guidelines
- Performance management
- Contract negotiation
- Strategic planning
- Team building
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Corporate communications
- Budget management
- Contract management
Languages
Asante Twi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
Bsc. Construction Technology Education From College of TEchnology (UEW) -2013 To 2017
Construction Technician Course Part III From Accra Technical Training College -2010 To 2011
Construction Technician Part 1 and II From Rapid Institute of Technology From 2008 to 2010
City and Guilds Intermediate From Royal Technical Cllege - 2002
NVTI from Asankare Youth Leadership Training INstitute 1999 to June 2002
SHORT COURSES
- Frontline Management Staff Organized By Ghana Tourism Authority on 6th march 2018and certificate of participation was issued.
- Labour Based Technology for Contractor Supervisors Organized by Ministry of Road and Highways from 6th December 2010 to 18 february 2011 in Koforidua, certificate was issued
- Maintenance Performance Budgetary System Organized by Department of Feeder Roads from 26th August 2002 - 18th October 2002, certificate was issued
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Syndicated Capital Engineering company Limited
02.2019 - 11.2023
Site Supervisor
Old days Company Limited
04.2010 - 01.2017
Director
Self Enployed
07.2009 - Current
Site Foreman
K-Bas Company Limited
03.2003 - 11.2009
Bachelor of Science - Construction Technology/Education
College of Technology, (UEW) Kumasi.
Construction Technician Part III - Construction Technology
Accra Technical Training College
Construction Technician I&II - Construction Technology
Rapid Institute of Technology
City And Guilds Intermediate - Blocklaying And Concreting Craft
Royal Technical College
NVTI Grade 1&2 - Blocklaying And Concreting Craft
Asankare Youth Leadership Training Institute
SSSCE - Business Accounting
Effiduase Secondary Commercial School
Basic Education Certificate Examination
Roman Catholic Junior Secondary School
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