Afolabi Popoola
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Dynamic construction professional with extensive experience at SPNL, excelling in project management and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in optimizing project efficiency and cost control, while fostering strong client relations. Adept at leading diverse teams and implementing safety protocols, ensuring high-quality standards and timely project delivery. Detail-focused Assistant brings hands-on approach and amazing energy to meet task-based needs. Reliable, quick-paced and team-oriented nature streamlines background operations. Focused comprehension to accomplish projects and multi-task to meet concurrent deadlines and expectations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant
Kino Handyman and Construction Services
Edmonton, Canada
10.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive support in diverse construction projects, including tasks such as drywall installations, plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, HVAC services, insulation, siding, demolishment, and estimation, ensuring projects are completed with precision.
- Utilize advanced technical skills in electrical systems and HVAC to enhance system efficiencies and contribute to the effective execution of construction projects.
- Monitor craftsmanship and material quality during project phases to ensure adherence to Canadian building codes and safety standards, maintaining high standards of construction quality.
- Collaborate with a team of skilled technicians, fostering a cooperative environment to enhance project efficiency and overall productivity through effective communication and teamwork.
- Engage with clients to discuss and ensure that project specifications align with their expectations, maintaining continuous communication from project inception to completion to ensure client needs are met.
- Assist in the accurate estimation and management of project costs, ensuring that financial aspects are handled efficiently and align with budgetary constraints without compromising on project quality.
- Implement and maintain strict safety measures on-site, ensuring a consistent focus on creating and maintaining a safe work environment for all personnel.
Construction Manager
SPNL
12.2016 - 10.2024
- Strategically managed project scheduling, breaking down extensive construction activities into manageable stages, ensuring timely completion while meeting stringent deadlines.
- Oversaw and refined the Bill of Quantities for numerous major tenders, ensuring detailed accuracy in estimates and compliance with financial standards, which significantly reduced discrepancies and enhanced budget control.
- Directed a diverse workforce across multiple sites, optimizing resource allocation and labor deployment to meet critical project milestones and improve operational efficiency.
- Implemented robust compliance checks, enhancing adherence to safety and building codes through systematic inspections and audits, thereby maintaining high standards of construction quality and safety.
Site Manager
Kharis Engineering
03.2016 - 12.2016
- Led daily operations on construction sites, ensuring all phases met organizational goals and project specifications through meticulous site management and coordination.
- Managed the entire procurement process, ensuring a seamless supply chain that supported project timelines and reduced material shortages.
- Conducted comprehensive safety audits and risk assessments, establishing rigorous safety protocols that minimized incidents and upheld site safety standards.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with local government officials, subcontractors, and the community, facilitating smoother project execution and enhancing stakeholder engagement.
Operational Manager
Kamalco
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Coordinated project operations under stringent safety, cost, and quality parameters, adjusting project plans in real-time to adapt to changing conditions and ensure project goals were met.
- Led the integration of installation activities, aligning suppliers and subcontractors with project timelines, which enhanced overall project efficiency and output quality.
- Analyzed and reported on project financials and performance metrics, identifying trends and making strategic adjustments to align with fiscal goals.
- Mentored and developed project staff, fostering a collaborative team environment that maintained high morale and promoted internal growth and team cohesion.
Assistant Project Manager
Sola Omikunle Nig. Ltd
10.2012 - 10.2015
- Ensured strict adherence to safety and company regulations, communicating critical safety information effectively to all team members and subcontractors.
- Accurately interpreted and implemented plans from contract design documents, overseeing construction activities to ensure they met both client specifications and industry standards.
- Monitored and reported on material usage and work performance, ensuring all construction processes adhered to stipulated quality and specification standards.
- Managed project timelines meticulously, identifying efficiencies and optimizing processes to guarantee the timely completion of tasks.
Executive Assistant to the Honorable Minister
Federal Ministry of Works HQ
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Crafted and disseminated press articles about ministry initiatives, significantly enhancing public understanding and support through effective media engagement.
- Edited content for documentaries produced for both local and international broadcasters, elevating the ministry's profile and ensuring accurate representation of its activities.
- Managed sensitive and critical communications, streamlining information flow between the minister’s office and external media entities.
- Organized and maintained comprehensive records of events and correspondences, ensuring the minister's office operated efficiently and remained well-informed on pertinent issues.
Education
Higher National Diploma (H.N.D.) - Building Technology
Osun State College of Technology
01.2012
Ordinary National Diploma (O.N.D.) - Building Technology
Osun State College of Technology
01.2009
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (S.S.C.E) -
Wesley College of Science
01.2002
Skills
- Project Management
- Construction Techniques
- Regulatory Compliance
- Contract Negotiation
- Cost Control and Budget Management
- Team Leadership and Supervision
- Technical Proficiencies
- Safety Management
- Client Relations
- Building code compliance
- Team leadership
- Client relationship management
- Construction project management
- Estimating and budgeting
- HVAC system optimization
- Electrical system maintenance
- Procurement management
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Safety protocol implementation
- Stakeholder engagement
- File and record keeping
- Problem solving
- Project scheduling
Certification
- Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Level II, Project Management Institute, 2013
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute, In Progress, 6253972
- H2S Alive, 3963436, 06/27/25, 06/26/26, AB, Canada
- CSO, 3963436, 07/24/25
- First Aid/CPR/AED Level C, 106219290, 06/26/25, 06/25/28, AB, Canada
- WHMIS, 638719327320, 01/08/25, 01/08/28
- CSTS 2020 – Fundamentals, Edmonton, Canada, 2024
- Access and Privacy Fundamentals for Alberta Public Bodies Training Certificate, Edmonton, Canada, 2024
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant
Kino Handyman and Construction Services
10.2024 - Current
Construction Manager
SPNL
12.2016 - 10.2024
Site Manager
Kharis Engineering
03.2016 - 12.2016
Operational Manager
Kamalco
10.2015 - 03.2016
Assistant Project Manager
Sola Omikunle Nig. Ltd
10.2012 - 10.2015
Executive Assistant to the Honorable Minister
Federal Ministry of Works HQ
01.2011 - 12.2012
Higher National Diploma (H.N.D.) - Building Technology
Osun State College of Technology
Ordinary National Diploma (O.N.D.) - Building Technology
Osun State College of Technology
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (S.S.C.E) -
Wesley College of Science