Chukwuemeka Uwakwe

Experience

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  Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co.,Ltd.

  Apr 2014 - Mar 2021

  Effectively applied project management practices and techniques to successfully plan and control projects in accordance with project management framework in EPC projects where I was responsible for the financial and operational management of the projects.Key Roles.• Formulated and revised project plans for 3+ projects.• Structured cost estimates to forecast expenditure accurately on materials, labour and other associated resources identifying risks which resulted in a 10% reduction in overall costs.• Administered and handled the execution of Request For Information (RFI), Field Change Request (FCR), and Field Change Notice (FCN) extra work orders, change orders, and submittals.• Managed constant communication with project team by providing reports and evaluation on project status and issues on a weekly/monthly basis.• Utilize in-depth knowledge in office applications to efficiently perform assigned tasks, such as purchase order processing, invoice-remittal data entry and tracking.• Redesigned and implemented an efficient tracking system across multiple sites to monitor progress of completion against milestones, project deliverables and invoice-remittals tracking spreadsheet while providing regular updates to stakeholders; achieved a 96% success rate in meeting deadlines ahead of schedule during every project phase.• Reported accurate financial data regarding resource utilization, actual vs planned expenditures and variance analysis at each stage of the project cycle; improving project budget delivery by 20%.• Accurately reviewed performance indicators against predetermined set targets & KPIs and provided recommendations for corrective action if required based upon risk assessment findings; improved overall efficiency by 20%.• Boosted productivity by efficiently leading and managing the successful transfer of eight industrial pre-stressed concrete assembly machines, along with ancillary equipment to a new facility location, 323 miles away. Show less KEY ROLES:• Reliably monitored and managed project progress, ensuring the timely completion of 3+ projects with a total budget of over $22 million; identified risks early on to mitigate potential cost overruns.• Successfully negotiated favorable terms when discussing scope changes or delays during monthly meetings with external stakeholders• Expedited construction processes by creating systems for tracking and reporting progress using MS Excell software; improved accuracy by 25%.• Streamlined approval cycles through the development of custom review forms that optimized communication between teams and reduced paperwork time by 50%.• Proficiently managed schedules for 6 subcontractors across multiple teams, negotiating timelines within budgets for better cost savings and ensuring adherence to health & safety regulations at all times.• Spearheaded the installation of new HVAC systems in company lodge camp which led to energy saving up to 24% throughout operations over a period of 6 months.• Supervised crew members on 3 separate sites simultaneously while providing guidance on site layout plans as well as structural designs when necessary; completed projects ahead schedule without sacrificing quality or budget requirements.• Presented comprehensive reports to stakeholders outlining potential risks associated with projects, proposed solutions for mitigating these risks and updated estimates for completion time/costs every quarter.• Participated actively in meetings with client’s engineers and contractors during concept design phase to ensure compliance with specific client requirements.• Developed and revised project plans and other project work procedures.• Revised and updated technical documents and drawings with As-Built information; reduced time spent on As-Built documentation by 25%.• Coordinated material reception, tracked usage, and provided detailed material reconciliation; reducing material wastage by 18%. Show less

  • Ex: Project Control Engineer

    Oct 2017 - Mar 2021

  • Project Engineer

    Apr 2014 - Oct 2017
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  Mazgele Group Ltd

  Dec 2021 - Oct 2023

  Project Controller

  Effectively assisted the project manager and project team of a London-based construction and securityconsultant in the management of project deliverables from business case approval to closure, ensuring timely and safe project delivery, within budget cost and approved quality standards. I was responsible for assisting with project scheduling, tracking progress, controlling project documents, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. Key Roles.• Improved project completion rate by 20% in 6 months by introducing project tracking analytics that better monitored resources and timelines.• Developed a streamlined process for creating project budgets and setting cost baselines to prevent overspending.• Introduced a tracking system for project documents and revisions improving communication and collaboration with stakeholders.• Introduced effective document filing and retrieval system which reduced document retrieval time by 30%.• Spearheaded development of new project operational strategy which reduced overall execution time by 10%.• Implemented project risk management practices that prevented budget and timeline constraints for multiple projects.• Monitored project performance regularly to provide accurate and timely actionable insights• Developed high-level reporting of project outcomes, including cost analysis, time-tracking and performance metrics.• Contributed to management and implementation of H&S according to company policies. Show less