RICHARD J. A. BENTIL
Summary
Dynamic Civil Engineering Technician with proven expertise at project management and quality control in commercial, industrial and private sectors. Drains and culvert construction with technical knowledge on road works. Adept at utilizing AutoCAD for precise drafting while ensuring site safety and compliance. Skilled in stakeholder communication and risk mitigation, consistently delivering projects on time and within specifications. Skilled in task prioritization, resolving issues successfully, and following safety procedures.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2001
2001
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Civil Engineering Technician
Lakeside Estate Ltd
03.2011 - Current
- Project Management: coordinate and manage site activities, labour and materials.
- Quality Control: ensure compliance with design specifications, building codes and safety regulations.
- Safety oversight: monitor site safety, conduct inspections and enforce safety protocols.
- Progress monitoring: track project progress, report to Management and address issues.
- Team collaboration: work with architects, contractors and clients to resolve issues.
- Problem solving: address technical issues, propose solutions and implement fixes.
- Documentation: maintain accurate records, logs and report on site activities.
- Prepared site plans and drawings using AutoCAD software for various projects.
- Profiling and setting out of building projects
- Assisted in conducting field surveys to gather data for engineering designs.
- Coordinated with project teams to ensure compliance with local regulations and standards.
Subject Teacher
Kofi-Kwei Basic School
Accra
09.2009 - 08.2010
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning needs.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking and participation.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress effectively.
- Managed the sports teams for inter-school games in the district.
Site supervisor
J & B Engineering Consult
01.2002 - 08.2005
- Profiling and setting out of building projects
- Supervised daily site operations ensuring safety and compliance standards.
- Coordinated with contractors to maintain project timelines and deliverables.
- Conducted regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and issues.
- Ensuring safety protocols are adhered to.
- Ensuring compliance with design specifications and building codes and safety regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Accra Polytechnic Institute
08.2005 - 08.2008
Construction Technician Certificate - Cconstruction Technician Course 1 & 2
Vessel of Honour
01.2003 - 07.2005
Obrachire Senior Secondary Technical School
Obrachire Skills
- Project management
- Quality control
- Site safety
- AutoCAD drafting
- Manage resources, stakeholders and communication channels
- Lead Procurement and contractual processes
- Identify and mitigate project risks
- Management of site organisational works
Languages
English
First Language
Fante
Beginner (A1)
A1
Ga
Beginner (A1)
A1
Ewutu/Efutu
Beginner
A1
Accomplishments
- Best worker of the year award
- Four times exceeding targets of 70, 90, 90 and 80 houses with the management team in different years.
- Long service ward
References
References available upon request.
Certification
- Certificate in HND Civil Engineering
- Certificate in C.T.C 1 & 2
- Construction Supervision workshops
- S. S. S. C. E
Timeline
Civil Engineering Technician
Lakeside Estate Ltd
03.2011 - Current
Subject Teacher
Kofi-Kwei Basic School
09.2009 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Accra Polytechnic Institute
08.2005 - 08.2008
Construction Technician Certificate - Cconstruction Technician Course 1 & 2
Vessel of Honour
01.2003 - 07.2005
Site supervisor
J & B Engineering Consult
01.2002 - 08.2005
Obrachire Senior Secondary Technical School