Aramide Bankole-Balogun
Thorold
Summary
Forward-thinking professional in Building Inspection and Facilities Management possessing positive outlook and strong work ethic. Bringing fifteen (15) years of hands-on experience approving incoming materials by confirming specifications and conducting visual and measurement tests. Certified in building production, maintenance and inspection paired with in-depth knowledge of assembly processes and production standards. Recognized as excellent resource dedicated to improving operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Building Inspection Officer
Lagos State Building Control Agency
12.2016 - 11.2024
- Conducting routine monitoring exercises to ensure compliance with government-approved developments
- Evaluating construction material specifications, and ensuring building production in accordance with the building codes and standards of Lagos State
- Enforcing compliance with approval granted and Code of Practice in accordance with Lagos State Urban and Regional Planning and Development (Amendment) Law, 2019
- Enforcing health and safety compliance on construction sites
- Inspection and certification of various stages of building construction
- Identifying dilapidated buildings to minimize collapse and enumerating distressed and abandoned structures for further action
- Confirming integrity and stability tests on suspected defective buildings and analyzing the importance of zoning laws to professionals, developers, and building owners
- Processing and issuance of Certificate of Completion and Fitness for Habitation through the Supervising Director (SD) from the Agency
- Resolving work problems and recommending productivity measures
- Managing documentation and filing of all development projects for archival purposes
Maintenance Supervisor - Facility Management
Fmx Integrated Services
12.2010 - 12.2016
- Company Overview: (a subsidiary of XL Africa Group formerly known as XL Management Services)
- Supervised workers and Projects work for third party companies
- Organizing in-house training and arranging for the training of on-site skilled tradesmen
- Managed relationships with key stakeholders and maintained facility safety standards
- Establishment of SMART methods to meet work schedules
- Coordinated and scheduled work activities to meet up with standard, within budget and timely delivery
- Estimated cost and materials for assigned projects
- Requisition of materials and store supplies
- (a subsidiary of XL Africa Group formerly known as XL Management Services)
Maintenance Support Trainee Building and Estate
Addax Petroleum Development
02.2009 - 09.2009
- Supervised facility maintenance projects and managed contractor relationships
- Assisted in project management and renovation works
- Ensured adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Federal University Oye-Ekiti
Ekiti State, Nigeria01.2024
Masters - Facilities Management
University of Lagos
Lagos State, Nigeria01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Building
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Osun State Nigeria01.2007
Skills
- Inspection processes
- Safety standards
- Quality assurance
- Regulatory compliance
- Attention to detail
- Report writing
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Standard operating procedures
- Health and safety
- Regulatory updates
- Code compliance
- Workplace safety
- Maintenance checks
- Project management
- Clean driving record
- Team building
- Progress monitoring
Certification
- Registered Builder, Council of Registered Builders’ of Nigeria, 2023
- Corporate Member, Nigerian Institute of Building, 2023
- Associate Member, The Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management, Ghana, 2008-2010
- Associate Member, Certified Institute of Warehousing and Materials Management, Nigeria, 2008-2010
Languages
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- Modernized inspectorate and quality control department of Lagos State Building Control by creating a real and on-time means of reporting building infractions on site during routine monitoring exercise in my assigned urban locality in Nigeria.
- Oversaw operations covering Oriade and Ojo region a large expanse of area in Badagry Division in Nigeria with recorded highest level of efficiency since inception of the division.
- Earned Recognition award of Excellence in 2023 from Lagos State Building Control Agency
- Strategized and implemented updates to inspections of buildings under construction and renovation, dilapidated buildings.
- Improved inspection accuracy by adopting modern standards and technologies.
- Supervised and mentored more than five (5) personnel in two (2) years.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop building reporting and tracking spreadsheets.
Affiliations
- Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria
Interests
- Exploring various forms of art, such as tye and dye, and sewing, to nurture creativity and personal growth
- Reading
- High-Intensity Interval Training
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Mindfulness Practices
- Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
- Participating in local clean-up initiatives
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Fashion and Style
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Enjoy participating in exercises for overall physical and mental well-being
- Gym Workouts
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Food Tourism
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Baking
- Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen
Timeline
Building Inspection Officer
Lagos State Building Control Agency
12.2016 - 11.2024
Maintenance Supervisor - Facility Management
Fmx Integrated Services
12.2010 - 12.2016
Maintenance Support Trainee Building and Estate
Addax Petroleum Development
02.2009 - 09.2009
- Registered Builder, Council of Registered Builders’ of Nigeria, 2023
- Corporate Member, Nigerian Institute of Building, 2023
- Associate Member, The Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management, Ghana, 2008-2010
- Associate Member, Certified Institute of Warehousing and Materials Management, Nigeria, 2008-2010
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Federal University Oye-Ekiti
Masters - Facilities Management
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Science - Building
Obafemi Awolowo University
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