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Certification
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Shirley Addo

Shirley Addo

Civil Engineer (PMP)
Accra,Ghana

Summary

A certified Project Management Professional with over a decade of extensive experience in engineering projects such as drainage and wastewater systems, dams, highways, street lighting, debris basins, safety and quality assurance. Excellent finance and project management skills with the ability to independently budget, plan, manage and carry multiple activities to drive revenue growth. Well-versed in direct and remote technical expert analysis, with strong critical thinking, communication, people skills and outstanding customer service skills. A dedicated professional ready to learn to help achieve company's goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Engineer

Nu-Skin Limited
Accra, Ghana
03.2021 - Current
  • Supervised 5 cross-country construction projects from start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Undertook feasibility studies, developed executive presentations and reports to facilitate business case evaluations
  • Achieved 2021 target of reducing budget expenditure by 10% through effective use of human and capital resources.
  • Performed quality assurance on all deliverables to establish variations and/or conformance, implementing corrective measures where necessary
  • Built successful project plans covering objectives, resource negotiation and staffing to meet schedules
  • Checked compliance of company safety plan and delivered recommendations to address regulatory issues

Senior Roads Engineer

Akuapem North Municipal Assembly
Akropong , Ghana
11.2015 - 10.2020
  • Reviewed project goals and objectives on monthly basis with Municipal Chief Executive and design team.
  • Verified construction documentation and methodology conformed to quality assurance requirements and Ghana Highway Authority standards
  • Coordinated project team of 8 engineers and technicians on urban development projects
  • Organized data collection activities for planning and development of highway pavement and road safety infrastructure
  • Prepared bid documents and assisted in procurement and evaluation of contractors
  • Managed subcontractor teams simultaneously undertaking maintenance activities on over 22 kilometers of tarred road network

Sub-Metropolitan Engineer

Department Of Urban Roads
Accra, Ghana
04.2013 - 10.2015
  • Oversaw all road construction and maintenance works within Okaikoi North and South Municipalities in Accra
  • Reviewed schedule estimates, managed project scope and negotiated costs to avoid budget overruns
  • Designed safety systems and ensured maintenance of safety of workers and pedestrians on construction sites
  • Presented quarterly status reports at stakeholder meetings, discussing task performance with individuals and documenting feedback to confirm understanding or provide clarification
  • Measured contractor’s completed works, preparation and auditing of Interim Payment Certificates for all projects
  • Project Supervisor, Upgrading of Sixth Street, Tesano
  • Team member, Rehabilitation of Dadeban Road at North Industrial Area, Accra
  • Team Coordinator, Upgrading of Achimota Golf Course Link Roads, Achimota, Accra

Education

Occupational Health And Safety - OSHA 30-hour Certification (General Industry)

University of South Florida
United States Of America
07.2020 - 10.2020

MSc Development Finance - Sustainable Dev’t, Project Mgt, Private Equity

University of Ghana (Business School)
Accra - Ghana
04.2017 - 05.2018

BSc Civil Engineering -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi - Ghana
08.2005 - 06.2009

High School Diploma -

Wesley Girls' High School
Cape Coast, Ghana
05.2001 - 06.2004

Skills

    Project Management

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Affiliations

  • Project Management Institute (Member ID: 3198999)
  • Ghana Institution of Engineers (Member ID: 08464)

Certification

PMP - Project Management Professional

Software

Microsoft Office

MS Project

AutoCAD

Timeline

Project Engineer

Nu-Skin Limited
03.2021 - Current

Occupational Health And Safety - OSHA 30-hour Certification (General Industry)

University of South Florida
07.2020 - 10.2020

MSc Development Finance - Sustainable Dev’t, Project Mgt, Private Equity

University of Ghana (Business School)
04.2017 - 05.2018

Senior Roads Engineer

Akuapem North Municipal Assembly
11.2015 - 10.2020

Sub-Metropolitan Engineer

Department Of Urban Roads
04.2013 - 10.2015

BSc Civil Engineering -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
08.2005 - 06.2009

High School Diploma -

Wesley Girls' High School
05.2001 - 06.2004
Shirley AddoCivil Engineer (PMP)