CHINEDU IKEME
Cappoquin, Waterford,Ireland
Summary
Aspiring professional with focus on quantity surveying seeks to contribute to cost management and project efficiency. Capable of delivering precise cost estimates and financial advice through strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Dynamic Junior Quantity Surveyor at Murphy New Homes, excelling in cost estimates, contractual variations, and tender preparation. Demonstrated excellent communication and teamwork skills, fostering strong relationships with clients and contractors. Successfully contributed to multiple projects, ensuring adherence to budgets and timelines while enhancing overall project efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Quantity Surveyor
Murphy New Homes
Banteer, Cork, Ireland
01.2024 - Current
- Measuring and Pricing contract variations and liaising with site team as required.
- Monitoring the actual cost incurred against the estimated cost for each cost category.
- Tendering some parts of the project to get the best value for the Business.
- Reporting to and assisting the Senior Quantity Surveyor in day to day tasks such as measurement and preparation of tenders.
- Liaising with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Prepared estimates to use in vendor or subcontractor selection.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with clients, contractors, and team members, ensuring smooth project execution.
- Reviewed construction plans and specifications to determine total costs.
- Prepared tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities, and other documentations.
Assistant Social Worker (Relief Contract)
NUA HEALTHCARE SERVICES
WATERFORD, Ireland
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Improve the quality of life for special needs and intellectual disabilities (Autism)
- Effective communication with Service Users, as per their specific needs and work closely with them, furnishing them with the skills necessary to live independently, whilst considering and safeguarding against, any specific vulnerabilities
- Improved outcomes and successes by utilizing multidisciplinary risk identification and management in care planning
- Achievements: Recommendations from the Management to apply for Management positions as exceeded expectations during my probation and appraisal reviews
- Nominated the overall employee of the month twice for the months of June and September 2022.
Acting Shift Lead Manager
NUA Healthcare Services
Lismore, Ireland
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Ensured personal plans are up to date and that services are being always delivered to the highest quality and safety standards.
- Support the Person in charge (PIC), managing team members to provide support to individuals and coordinates the input required from other individuals such as members of the clinical team and other departmental supports, as required.
- Provide mentorship and leadership to the team daily. Formal supervisions, appraisals and monthly team meetings also take place under the control and supervision of the Person in Charge.
- Maintain the highest level of infection control standards as directed by company policy and national best practice guidance in the utmost interests for the safety, Health and welfare for myself, my colleagues, our service users and residents and any other persons in so far as is reasonable and practicable.
- Overseeing the service 5/7, and as necessary, across shifts to ensure effective and efficient services are delivered within the centre.
Assistant Project Coordinator/ Junior Estimator
ELITE SOURCE
TORONTO
03.2016 - 03.2021
- Participated in negotiation of final accounts post-completion accounting for variances between projections and actual costs to obtain agreement regarding payments required to settle accounts
- Monitored construction site projects, managed arising issues, and provided daily updates of project progress to the project manager
- Participated in determining project schedule by reviewing project plans and specifications, sequencing project elements, and calculating time requirements to adhere to project scope
- Assisted in performing routine overall quality control of the work including budget, schedule, and plans, and perform project status to the project manager
- Participated and coordinated project team activities and interactions with clients, contractors, engineers, project managers, and consultants
AIESEC Internship Programme, Construcciones MS SA de CV
08.2014 - 10.2015
- Tracked project schedules and encouraged teams to complete tasks on time while staying on the budget.
Constantly updating daily, weekly, and monthly work reports for the project managers, Directors, and client to track work progress.
Continually assisted in updating project cost projections at appropriate design milestones throughout life of project to identify disparities between projected and actual costs and adjust total project budget.
Participated in health and safety programs on site on how to maintain a safe and clean working environment to minimize hazards.
Assisted in reviewing material and labor costs to help make build-or-buy decisions
Fully participated in preparation of estimates used by management for planning, budgeting, and scheduling work.
Major Projects and Accomplishments
Construction of 3 international automobile manufacturing plants (Cebi, Knipping, and Clerprem)
Construction Engineer
EXCEL PROJECTS
01.2012 - 06.2014
- Tracked project schedules and encouraged teams to complete tasks on time while staying on the budget
- Constantly updating daily, weekly, and monthly work reports for the project managers, Directors, and client to track work progress
- Continually assisted in updating project cost projections at appropriate design milestones throughout life of project to identify disparities between projected and actual costs and adjust total project budget
- Participated in health and safety programs on site on how to maintain a safe and clean working environment to minimize hazards
- Assisted in reviewing material and labor costs to help make build-or-buy decisions
- Fully participated in preparation of estimates used by management for planning, budgeting, and scheduling work
- Major Projects and Accomplishments: Construction of 3 international automobile manufacturing plants (Cebi, Knipping, and Clerprem Mexico), Private established construction of residential buildings across the south-eastern states of Nigeria
- Major Projects and Accomplishments
- Construction of Block of 6 flats: 2 units in Enugu
- Construction of 3 Bedrooms Bungalow 5 Units in Anambra.
Logistics Officer
MRS OIL AND GAS
Lagos, Nigeria
11.2009 - 10.2010
- National Youths Service Corps ( 1 year mandatory post graduation service program).
Education
Master of Science (MSc) - Quantity Surveying
Technological University of Shannon
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc - Building Construction Technology
Abia State University
Skills
- Good time management skills
- Excellent numeracy, writing and verbal communication skills
- Good understanding of Measurement and technical Construction details
- Drive to learn and contribute in a positive and engaging manner
- Irish driving License with own transportation
- Basic knowledge in preparation of interim and final accounts, valuation of works, tender, and cash flow projections
- Ability to work as part of a team to deliver collective tasks and to work under own initiative where appropriate
- Previous experience in the residential and commercial construction industry
- Excellent IT skills with good working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, and ideally drafting packages like Build soft Cubit, and cost X
Affiliations
Registered Student, Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI). Graduate Member Aiesec International. Graduate Member, Nigeria Institute of Building (NIOB). 2 | Page
Languages
English
Native language
English
Advanced
Spanish
Intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Junior Quantity Surveyor
Murphy New Homes
01.2024 - Current
Acting Shift Lead Manager
NUA Healthcare Services
07.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant Social Worker (Relief Contract)
NUA HEALTHCARE SERVICES
02.2022 - 12.2023
Assistant Project Coordinator/ Junior Estimator
ELITE SOURCE
03.2016 - 03.2021
AIESEC Internship Programme, Construcciones MS SA de CV
08.2014 - 10.2015
Construction Engineer
EXCEL PROJECTS
01.2012 - 06.2014
Logistics Officer
MRS OIL AND GAS
11.2009 - 10.2010
Master of Science (MSc) - Quantity Surveying
Technological University of Shannon
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc - Building Construction Technology
Abia State University
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