Project Manager/Structural Engineer (Dallas, TX)

Summary:

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with 10+ years of hands-on experience in project management and structural engineering. Proven track record of delivering engineering and infrastructural projects across various sectors, including building, road, oil and gas, and pharmaceutical industries. Adept at managing projects from conception to commissioning using waterfall and agile project management principles.
• Expert in project planning, scope management, stakeholder engagement, and quality assurance.
• Extensive experience in design optimization, cost control, and risk management.
• Proficient in project management software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Jira, Power BI, Microsoft word, excel spreadsheet, power point.) and structural design software (AutoCAD, Autodesk Robot Analysis, BIM Revit, Staad Pro).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Project Management Institute
• Corporate Member - International Institute of Business Analysis

Technical Skills:

HONORS & AWARDS
• Award of Recognition as a speaker at the FIDIC Africa Infrastructure Conference
• Award of Recognition as a speaker at the FIDIC Africa Future Leaders Symposium

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION AND COMMITMENTS
• Project Management Institute (PMI) Member
• American Society of Civil engineers (ASCE)- Graduate member

Experience:

2020 Present  Engineering and Project Management Company
Project Manager/Structural Engineer
• Developed scope management plans and work breakdown structures on the construction project of a 15-bedroom guest house building that resulted in a 30% reduction in project scope changes, leading to a 20% decrease in project costs and saving approximately $250,000 across three major projects.
• Created structural systems, calculations, and drawings for 20+ buildings and other infrastructure projects, reducing design errors by 25% and improving project completion times by 10%, resulting in a total cost savings of over $300,000.
• Collaborated with architects, contractors, and other professionals, ensuring structural systems were seamlessly integrated into overall project goals, which contributed to a 95% client satisfaction rate and reduced project delays by 15%.
• Implemented project construction schedules and performance status reports on the construction project of a university administrative building, which improved project tracking and delivery timelines by 25%, reducing project costs by $200,000.
• Oversaw structural aspects of 50+ projects, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation, which resulted in a 20% improvement in resource utilization and kept projects within 5% of the initial budget, saving approximately $400,000
• Investigated and resolved structural issues for 12 major projects, reducing post-construction defects by 30% and avoiding potential litigation costs estimated at $200,000.
2014 2019 Project Management Company
Project Coordinator/Structural Engineer
• Ensured 100% accuracy and compliance of contract drawings and deliverables, which reduced project rework by 20% and saved the company approximately $50,000 in potential penalties.
• Performed over 50 calculations and simulations of both industrial and residential structural systems (steel and concrete) with foundation design to ensure structures could withstand various loads and stresses, resulting in a 25% reduction in material waste.
• Supported project managers in sequencing site activities of the construction of a four unit seven-story residential building development. And resolving contract interpretation issues, which improved project timelines by 15% and reduced project delays by 10%, contributing to a cost savings of approximately $100,000.
• Conducted over 70 site inspections to ensure compliance with designs and building codes, reducing non-compliance issues by 30% and avoiding potential fines estimated at $30,000.
• Liaised with project subcontractors and vendors, leading to a 15% improvement in procurement efficiency and a 10% reduction in project lead times, saving the project an estimated $120,000.
• Conducted over 100 progress meetings and prepared detailed meeting minutes, resulting in a 20% improvement in communication and coordination among stakeholders, which contributed to a 10% increase in on-time project delivery.

Education:

Civil Engineering (B.Eng.)