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Richard Danso

Richard Danso

Tamale

Summary

"Put your heart and soul into every activity you do, as though you are doing it for the LORD Himself and not merely for others." (Colossian 3:23 TPT)

Highly motivated individual seeking to begin a career as Quantity Surveyor/Contract Manager where my knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm will be of benefit to an institution or firm, as well as the greater good of society.


Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

A & QS Consortium Limited
09.2012 - Current
  • Review of contractors' valuation, variation and claims for loss and expense.
  • General Quantity Surveying duties including preparation Bill of Quantities, Tender and Contract Documents.
  • Tender evaluation and contractor selection process.
  • Contract Administration, Measurement and documentation of renovation works, attending and writing minutes of Site Meetings.
  • Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
  • Used Planswift/ Bluebeam to prepare contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and Tender documents.
  • Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
  • Conducted feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labor costs.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor/Quality Assurance Supervisor

Maligu Investment Limited
07.2019 - Current
  • Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
  • Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
  • Maintained privacy and confidentiality of all information for existing and prospective clients to protect personal and business interests.
  • Ensured the implementation of quality construction practices at all project sites.

Project Coordinator/ Site Supervisor

Multibuild Limited
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
  • Liaised with other Site Supervisors to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project progress and developments.
  • Coordinated construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
  • Supervised multiple Clerk of Works from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Gathered requirements for ongoing projects and organized details for management use.
  • Conducted routine quality audits to verify progression against specifications and initiated corrective actions to remedy concerns.

Clerk of Works/Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Multi-Build Limited
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Liaise with the Contractor’s supervisory personnel to ensure a full, current and accurate understanding of the delivery programme, and construction method/ activities in progress.
  • Ensure accurate setting out and leveling of the works in accordance with the drawings/ specifications.
  • Carry out regular site visits to ensure that materials, construction standards and site practices are satisfactory.
  • Ensure all drawings and information relating to Contractor’s area of work are accurate and up-to-date.
  • Review Architect/ Engineer/ Services/ Sub-Contractor drawings to ensure coordination and integration.
  • Ensure quality control and testing of work and materials is carried out in accordance with the specification requirements.
  • Ensure works are carried out in accordance with the Construction Programme and monitoring construction progress and quality of work.

Clerk of Works (Internship)

A & QS Consortium Limited
03.2011 - 07.2012
  • Carried out regular site visits to ensure that materials, construction standards and site practices are satisfactory.
  • Ensured all drawings and information relating toContractor’s area ofwork are accurate and up-to- date.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Estate Assistant (National Service)

University for Development Student
09.2009 - 08.2010
  • Assisted in Evaluation of the institution's Physical properties.
  • Referencing of Housing units for academic and administrative Staff.
  • Processing staff rent; Inspection and preparation of estimates for minor renovation works on staff housing.
  • Taking of inventory of all office equipment, accessories, Tables, Desks, Lecture Hall Tables and Chairs on all UDS campuses.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying And Construction Economics

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi
11.2021

HND Building Technology

Ho Polytechnic
Ho, Volta Region
07.2009

No Degree - Building Construction

Kinbu Secondary Technical School
Accra, Ghana
08.2007

Skills

  • Service Focused
  • Strong decision maker
  • Complex Problem Solver
  • Planswift
  • Bluebeam Revu
  • MS Office Suite
  • WPS Office Suite

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Hausa
Intermediate (B1)
Ga
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Clerk of Works/Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Multi-Build Limited
08.2021 - 08.2022

Assistant Quantity Surveyor/Quality Assurance Supervisor

Maligu Investment Limited
07.2019 - Current

Project Coordinator/ Site Supervisor

Multibuild Limited
08.2018 - 08.2020

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

A & QS Consortium Limited
09.2012 - Current

Clerk of Works (Internship)

A & QS Consortium Limited
03.2011 - 07.2012

Estate Assistant (National Service)

University for Development Student
09.2009 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying And Construction Economics

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology

HND Building Technology

Ho Polytechnic

No Degree - Building Construction

Kinbu Secondary Technical School

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