Nii Armah Dagadu
Westlands, Accra,Ghana
Summary
Skilled with design and construction, project management and planning expertise. Accomplished in innovating fresh designs incorporating cutting-edge approaches. Specialises in recent years with bridge assembly, installation and launching.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Project engineer
JIT Investments Ltd
Palm-wine Junction, Accra, Ghana
2020.07 - Current
- Design of 50No. Substructures for Czech Modular Steel Bridges
- Oversaw the assembly, launching and installation of 13 of the 17 composite bridges of the Czech Modular Steel Bridges
- Visited sites to check project progress across all 6 Bridge Site locations assigned to him
- Supervised, coordinated, and monitored the construction of 17 of the bridges awarded to JIT consultancy
- Coordinated project resources, goals and activities, facilitating successful start of the 14no Janson Bridging footbridges for Road Safety improvement by turn key construction of pedestrian bridges on hazardous locations
- Assembly of the first 4 of the 14 pedestrian bridges elements at the yard
Architect
Esslemont Development Ltd
Haatso, Accra
2015.01 - 2020.05
- Prepared project sketches, structural drawings and specifications integrating complex structural, mechanical and aesthetic elements in final designs for a multi-storey multipurpose building
- Calculated volume take-off and cost estimates for small to large building projects projects.
- Oversaw design-build projects with budgets of up to $750,000.00.
- Led team of cross-functional design, project management and construction staff to consistently meet and exceed project KPI targets in all design and build projects.
Architect
Maspierre
Accra, Ghana
2013.01 - 2015.12
- Managed design projects from concept development through to completion for 6 unit Townhouses for Protege Courts at Trade Fair, Accra
- Design of 8 unit Estate houses at Community 25, Dawhenya for Villa Darlene
- Design and supervision of 5000 seater capacity Auditorium for Living Faith International Ministries, Ashale Botwe. Accra
Associate Architect
Custom Built
Osu, Accra, Ghana
2011.08 - 2012.08
- Managed design from concept development through to completion of Lister Hospital .
- Redesigned existing Osu Ebenezer Presbyterian Church to incorporate new extension features and structural elements matching clients' changing needs.
- Oversaw design-build of washroom facility for Osu Ebenezer Presbyterian
- Established architectural vision and concepts in line with client needs. for the design of 20 storey office complex for Daily Guide
Intern architect
Custom Built
Osu, Accra, Ghana
2008.01 - 2010.08
- Helped Custom Built to create floor plans, section details and elevations using AutoCad, SketchUp for the design of 100No. executive houses for Ocean View Estate, nungua.
- Produced construction drawings including floor plans, site plans and building sections using AutoCad for the design of Recreational Centre for Volta River Authority.
- Prepared and submitted requests for proposals.
- Gained exposure to range of architectural processes including concept design, contract procurement and site observations.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Accra Institue of Technology
Accra, Ghana 03/2020 - 08/2023
Master of Science - Project Management
Kwame Nkrumah Univeristy of Science and Technology
Kumasi, Ashanti Region 08/2017 - 05/2018
Post Graduate Diploma - Architecture
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, Ashanti Region 08/2008 - 05/2010
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, Ashanti Region 08/2004 - 05/2008
Skills
- 3D drawing Using Autocad, Revit, Blender, SketchUp
- Construction design using AutoCad, StaadPro, Revit,
- AutoCAD knowledge in CSI Etabs, AutoCad Suites, Bentley STAAD, TEKLA
- Project Management software expertise in MS Projects, Primavera
- BIM softwares expertise
- PMP qualified
Languages
English
Native
Certification
Project Management Professional
- PMP from Project Management International License - 2019
Timeline
Project engineer
JIT Investments Ltd
2020.07 - Current
Architect
Esslemont Development Ltd
2015.01 - 2020.05
Architect
Maspierre
2013.01 - 2015.12
Associate Architect
Custom Built
2011.08 - 2012.08
Intern architect
Custom Built
2008.01 - 2010.08
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Accra Institue of Technology
03/2020 - 08/2023
Master of Science - Project Management
Kwame Nkrumah Univeristy of Science and Technology
08/2017 - 05/2018
Post Graduate Diploma - Architecture
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
08/2008 - 05/2010
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
08/2004 - 05/2008