Michael Amokwano Opoku
Tema
Summary
Resourceful Site Engineer known for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in project management, quality control, and safety compliance, ensuring projects meet strict timelines and budget constraints. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and leadership, facilitating seamless coordination between diverse team members and stakeholders.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Engineer
Lepels Ghana limited
Tema
05.2024 - Current
- Provided technical advice to project workers to apprise of issues and implement proactive solutions.
- Implemented quality control procedures to ensure the highest standards of construction.
- Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment or labor to determine project feasibility.
- Surveyed project sites to establish reference points to guide construction.
- Maintained records of daily activities including measurements taken at various stages of construction.
- Facilitated communication between project stakeholders to keep everyone informed of progress and changes.
- Supervised a team of junior engineers and construction workers, providing guidance and training.
- Prepared detailed engineering plans, drawings, and specifications for the project.
- Assisted in the preparation of project bids, including cost estimations and project timelines.
- Monitored progress of construction works against project timeline and milestones.
Assistant Site Engineer
Chain Homs construction limited
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Maintained accurate records of construction activities for legal compliance and reporting purposes.
- Prepared detailed reports on project progress and presented findings to senior management.
- Recorded test results, photographs and summaries of visual observations to document lab or field data.
- Performed structural calculations as needed to support design and construction decisions.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes and safety regulations at all times.
- Maintained accurate records of all changes made to initial construction plans or designs as per client requirements.
- Attended regular meetings with clients, architects and other stakeholders involved in the project development process.
Clerk of Works
Tema Metropolitan Assembly
Tema
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Maintained records of material usage, labor costs, equipment utilization rates.
- Participated in periodic audits of contractor's quality control measures throughout the duration of a project.
- Issued permits and licenses for marriages, fishing, hunting and dogs.
Safety Officer
Olams Ghana limited
Tema
02.2019 - 08.2021
- Collected and reviewed data to identify potential compliance issues requiring further review.
- Developed and implemented compliance policies and procedures.
- Facilitated hazard communication meetings between management personnel and front-line workers to discuss potential risks associated with particular tasks or processes.
- Followed proper protocols for reporting suspected violations to internal personnel or outside governing agencies.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Construction Engineering
Takoradi Technical University
Takoradi 03-2025
High School Diploma -
Takoradi Technical University
Takoradi 12-2023
NABTEX - Building Construction
Tema Technical Institute
Tema 06-2018
Skills
- CAD proficiency
- Project Management
- Project coordination
- Cost estimation
- Technical expertise
- Building Information Modeling
- Design specifications
- Civil engineering
- Survey management
- Site reporting
- Site survey analysis
- Environmental compliance
- Technical acumen
- Waste management systems
- Contractor relations
- Site logistics
- Site maintenance
- Construction quality standards
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Akan
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Site Engineer
Lepels Ghana limited
05.2024 - Current
Assistant Site Engineer
Chain Homs construction limited
11.2022 - 03.2024
Clerk of Works
Tema Metropolitan Assembly
06.2021 - 10.2022
Safety Officer
Olams Ghana limited
02.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Technology - Construction Engineering
Takoradi Technical University
High School Diploma -
Takoradi Technical University
NABTEX - Building Construction
Tema Technical Institute