Professional Profile

I am a project management professional with over ten years’ experience in the building and construction industry. My strong communication skills coupled with my ability to lead through adversity have seen me complete countless projects on time and within budget.

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering Technology
University of Virginia
Graduated: 1999

Certificate Project Management Practitioners
UK Consulting Centre
Graduated: 2010

Certificate Public Management, Leadership and Change
London School of Economics & Political Science
Graduated: 2010

Master of Business Management (Enrolled) 
Webster University
Expected Graduated: 2017

Having worked in construction and engineering project management for the past fifteen years, I bring extensive knowledge and experience to all projects I oversee. After completing a Bachelor of Engineering Technology majoring in civil engineering, I continued on with postgraduate study to further my project management skills, and have an ongoing commitment to professional development.

I have held several roles in construction engineering and project management, with almost last years’ experience in a senior project management role. My leadership and communication skills have provided me with the ability to consistently complete projects within time and budget, and to motivate teams to achieve maximal efficiency.

My high level of organisation is a natural aptitude that I have been able to build on throughout my broad industry experience. I pride myself on my ability to minimise risk in all projects I manage and my conflict resolution skills have been invaluable to both my teams and clients.

Employment History

November 2014- - June 2016 
Fairfax, (Virginia) Golden Line
Project Manager,

To supervise all construction activities, providing technical inputs for methodologies of construction & coordination with site management activities including HSE management.
To interact with Site Purchasers and Suppliers for achieving cost effective purchase of equipment, accessories, material with timely delivery so as to minimise project cost.
To coordinate with Clients, Main /Sub Contractors, monitor their performance in view of project schedule. Settle all techno commercial disputes / clarifications during execution of project.
To implement QA / QC procedures, Prepare Method Statements including inspection and test plans.
To conduct Quality / Safety Audits to ensure adherence to Quality and Safety norms across the entire course of project execution.

June 2009– October 2014 
Alexandria, Virginia NEMO Partners
Project Manager,

Responsibilities:

Managing complex projects from start to finish
Planning, managing and delivering multiple projects
Administered all Agile process and assisted junior staff on same
Assisted other Program Manager and developers in managing and developing AGILE process
Maintaining key client relationships
Supporting and mentoring junior staff
Utilising negotiation skills and employing decision-making under pressure
Drafting proposals for new projects
Strategically managing risk

Achievements:
Bringing and organization all venders clients to the business
Successfully minimising risk by 30% on all projects

May 2005– March 2009: 
Paris, France Schlumberger for oil services
Project Manager
 

Responsibilities:

Managed systems, processes and people
Managed capital systems in accordance with excellent project management practices
Met all OH&S requirements
Managed risk
Achieved corporate and business objectives

Achievements:

Completed projects within predetermined scope
Established and maintained strong client relationships

October 2003 – January 2005: 
Brussels, Belgium Besix S.A
Construction Engineer

Responsibilities:

Investigated sites and provided basic estimates
Provided engineering and technical support through critical examination
Undertook review of project quality plans
Advised on method statements and suggested necessary improvements
Identified risk issues

Achievements:

Maintained a high level of quality projects
Minimised worksite risk and obtained a high level of safety on all projects

Key Skills and Abilities

MS Project Management – advanced
Excellent communication verbal and written
Microsoft Office – advanced
Proficient on both Mac and PC
RMS/RTA experience
Scheduling
Recourse allocation
Risk management
Budgeting
Team & Change management