Ademola Gafari
Summary
A seasoned Project Manager with over 10 years of Construction Management experience in industrial and commercial construction projects, property development, and construction management. I have a proven track record in developing and executing technology operations projects. Also equipped with astute experience in meetings, budgets and scope, and schedule management for projects and clients alike.
Led a 75 man technical team to achieve 113% of organization's annual goal of delivering 1500 housing units, resulting in 175% increase in operational efficiency and a 20% reduction in overheads and overall costs. As a skilled and accomplished leader, team was able to deliver 2,975 housing units by the 2022 year end and a total of 5,000 units over a 2-year period.
EDUCATION
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Project Manager
Switch Hub
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
Senior Project Manager
Fodarc Atelier
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Ensuring optimal working conditions for all team members including contractors and their subordinates while maintaining organization operational standard at all time during housing production process.
- Forecasting and scheduling projects and labour costs and projections
- Confirm funding by having the consumer complete a credit application, ensuring accuracy and correctness of information.
- Manage building projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget compliance, and meeting client expectations.
- Organize and implement engineering and construction program, including defining the project plan, activities, milestones, and labour requirements
Project Manager
Design Catalogue
04.2014 - 07.2017
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Collaborated with the Design team to determine and optimize design processes for projects while improving design documentation development time
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Developed planning applications for residential and commercial developments, carefully checking in order to meet municipal building guidelines.
- Project management oversight and execution/people leadership of multiple small- to large-scale restoration projects delivered on a fee-for-service basis
- Develop work plans, schedules, tools, resources, evaluation plans, reports, and processes for approved projects
- Contract management – negotiate contracts for restoration services, if required, and oversee contractors
- Financial management – including management of and accountability for operating and multiple project budgets
- Coordinate pre and post rehabilitation monitoring to ensure that all requirements of approval agencies and/or landowners have been met
Intern, Architecture and Construction Methods
Highway Technologies
04.2012 - 04.2013
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
Education
PMP - Project Management
Project Management Institute
10.2023
Master of Science - Architecture
Ambrose Alli University
Ekpoma, NG11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, NG09.2013
Skills
- Schedule Management
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Compliance Monitoring
- Resource Allocation
- Document Management
- Risk Management
- Cost Control
- Root Cause Analysis
- Project Planning
- Project Tracking
- Logistics Management
- Contract Management
- Financial Administration
- Budget Administration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
- Accessibility, Rick Hanson Foundation - November 2023 (in view)
Timeline
Project Manager
Switch Hub
03.2022 - 10.2023
Senior Project Manager
Fodarc Atelier
07.2021 - 03.2022
Project Manager
Design Catalogue
04.2014 - 07.2017
Intern, Architecture and Construction Methods
Highway Technologies
04.2012 - 04.2013
PMP - Project Management
Project Management Institute
Master of Science - Architecture
Ambrose Alli University
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Obafemi Awolowo University
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