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YINYE JAMES

YINYE JAMES

Wa

Summary

Results-driven professional with a proven track record of effectively negotiating and managing contracts, coupled with extensive experience in Quantity Surveying, project management, procurement management, and contract administration. Proficient in overseeing the entire contract lifecycle, from initiation to closeout, while consistently delivering value and mitigating risks. Adept at optimizing procurement processes to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency, utilizing industry-leading software and tools to analyze project data and inform decision-making. Skilled in fostering strong stakeholder relationships and driving continuous improvement initiatives to meet organizational objectives. A strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering exceptional results.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Ag. Procurement Officer

Lawra Municipal Assembly
09.2024 - Current
  • Successfully implemented procurement management strategies, whilst maximizing scope, consistency, and effectiveness in winning and delivering profitable business
  • Prepared detailed cost reports, forecasts, and progress reports, providing accurate and timely information to stakeholders and senior management
  • Conduct cost audits and risk assessments to identify potential cost-saving opportunities and mitigate financial risks
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and conditions, as well as fostering long-term partnerships to ensure the availability of quality materials at competitive prices
  • Developed and implemented procurement strategies to optimize project costs and ensure timely delivery of materials, resulting in a 9% reduction in overall project expenses
  • Collaborated with other members of the Assembly team, including Planners, engineers, and project managers, to ensure that the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
  • Liaised with clearing agents and foreign suppliers for the international shipment and clearance of goods
  • Monitored contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and quality standards.

Ag. Municipal Roads Engineer

Lawra Municipal Assembly
10.2019 - Current
  • Took part in project initiation meetings with Assembly management, participated in defining project management procedures
  • Managed the contracting process from Request for Quotations (RFQ) and tenders, to contract execution, including evaluation of tenders and negotiation of contract terms to achieve optimal value
  • Identified opportunities for continuous improvement in systems, processes, and practices to drive productivity enhancement and cost reduction
  • Documented meeting discussions, action items, and decisions to keep stakeholders informed and ensure accountability for follow-up tasks
  • Conducted various contractor, supplier, and service provider meetings, including pre-bid, pre-award, progress, performance, negotiation, and close-out sessions for contracts, as required
  • Developed and authored proposals delineating the strategic implementation of cost-effective procedures, showcasing adept analytical abilities and strategic foresight
  • Engaged in the preparation of claims to clients, contributing to comprehensive and professional communications regarding project deliverables and contractual agreements
  • Conducted thorough quantity takeoffs and measurements to prepare accurate cost estimates and Bills of Quantities for projects using Microsoft excel, Planswift and iTWO CostX
  • Vetted contractor’s payment claims of works in progress and prepared payment certificates
  • Significantly reduced the opportunities for cost overruns through the preparation of adequate and more comprehensive contract documentation
  • Facilitated seamless communication between the commercial team and site team, ensuring effective interaction regarding costings, change orders, and project progress updates
  • Successfully managed variation and change orders within projects, negotiating costs and commercial aspects with subcontractors and suppliers, resulting in minimized project disruptions and cost overruns
  • Applied Assembly’s Lifecycle procurement and contracting process meticulously in all procurement activities, ensuring adherence to organizational standards and guidelines
  • Assumed accountability for on-site project cost performance, regularly reviewing project costs and reporting deviations to stakeholders to ensure budget compliance
  • Provided accurate and timely cost evaluation and reporting, utilizing advanced software tools for efficient financial tracking and analysis
  • Effectively managed project accounting tasks, including tracking project expenses, processing invoices, and reconciling payments with suppliers and subcontractors
  • Contributed to cash flow and forecasting exercises, offering valuable insights to aid in financial planning and budget allocation for ongoing projects
  • Conducted regular site visits for comprehensive cost assessments, enabling data-driven decisions and proactive cost control measures
  • Ensured compliance with various legal and regulatory requirements.

Temporal Quantity Surveyor

Wa Municipal Assembly
12.2017 - 10.2019
  • Prepared tender evaluation and preparing tender evaluation reports to ensure procuring the construction product of the highest quality, at the lowest possible cost that provides the best value for money and is built as quickly as required within budget whilst exposing the employer to the minimum risk
  • Prepared clear, standard, concise, logical, and explicit tendering, and Request for Quotation documents to ensure satisfactory tenders from contractors and suppliers
  • Took part in defining the procedures for selecting, contracting, and monitoring contractors required for projects
  • Involved in taking roads inventories for cost estimating for planning, budgeting and possible procurement
  • Participated in the contract administration process, including the preparation and evaluation of tender documents, negotiation with contractors and suppliers, and contract awarding.

Assisted Quantity

Architectural and Engineering Services Limited
06.2012 - 08.2012
  • Surveyor to conduct quantity takeoffs and measurements to prepare accurate cost estimates and bills of quantities for projects.

Education

MSc Project Management -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
03.2026

BSc Construction Technology and Management -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
11.2021

Higher National Diploma in Building Technology -

Wa Polytechnic
06.2013

Skills

  • Supplier relationship management
  • Purchasing strategy
  • E-Procurement Management
  • Document preparation
  • Project management
  • Project planning
  • Technical reporting
  • Engineering documentation
  • Data analysis
  • Critical thinking

Tools And Technology

  • RIB iTWO CostX (BIM QS Solution)
  • Planswift (Quantity Take off)
  • Bluebeam Revu (Quantity Take off & Const. Documents Management)
  • Primavera
  • Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and Visio)

Professional Development Training

  • Managing Project Stakeholders, LinkedIn Learning Platform, 07/01/23
  • Infrastructure, Construction & Property Virtual Internship, MinterEllison, Australia, by Forage, 12/01/22
  • Civil Engineering Virtual Internship, JOHN HOLLAND, Australia, by Forage, 08/01/22
  • Advance QS Practice and Contract Management, QS4QS, 05/01/22
  • One Month Training on MS Excel, MS Project, Planswift and Navisworks, DLM Studios, 02/01/22
  • Construction Payment Based on FIDIC, QS4QS, 02/01/22
  • Construction Claims Expert, QS4QS, 01/01/22
  • Planswift for Quantity Surveyor, QS4QS, 01/01/22

Professional Membership And Affiliations

Professional Engineering Technologist, Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana

Key Competences And Skills

  • Quantity surveying
  • Contracting Process Management
  • Contract Management
  • Project cost estimation
  • Negotiation
  • Lifecycle Procurement and Contract Management
  • Supplier Risk Management
  • Policy Development and Implementation
  • Commercial Management
  • Cost Budgeting, Control and Reporting
  • Project Accounting & Administration
  • Contract and Tort Law
  • Quality management and safety
  • Change and Claims Management
  • Subcontract Management
  • Research, Analytics and Reporting
  • Conflict Management
  • Professional, Assertive, Results driven and Customer focused.
  • Advanced Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
  • Reliable and independent
  • Strong commitment to timelines
  • Relationship Management and Networking
  • Communication and Collaboration

Timeline

Ag. Procurement Officer

Lawra Municipal Assembly
09.2024 - Current

Ag. Municipal Roads Engineer

Lawra Municipal Assembly
10.2019 - Current

Temporal Quantity Surveyor

Wa Municipal Assembly
12.2017 - 10.2019

Assisted Quantity

Architectural and Engineering Services Limited
06.2012 - 08.2012

BSc Construction Technology and Management -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Higher National Diploma in Building Technology -

Wa Polytechnic

MSc Project Management -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

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