Blaise Obidegwu
Barrie,Canada
Summary
Forward-thinking project control specialist with requisite experience in project planning, scheduling, cost estimating and reporting across engineering and construction industries. Proven ability to manage schedules, identify and mitigate risks and ensure project deliverables are achieved on time and within budget. Quick in problem-solving and persuasive in communicating and collaborating with cross functional team members, vendors and other stakeholders as required. I have constantly demonstrated excellence, professionalism and leadership in the delivery of engagements.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Planner / Scheduler
NNPC ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL COMPANY
LAGOS, NIGERIA
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Developed Progress and performance measurement systems and timelines for the project
- Set up Work Breakdown and Project Coding Structures for the project
- Prepares Project Reports including key performance measures to track/report progress and trends on a weekly basis
- Performed evaluation of Contractor’s project control procedures and processes for both Segment 1 and Segment 2 EPC Contractors for the project
- Participated actively in Project schedule development and its implementation throughout project
- Collects, consolidates, analyze and report the project scope and schedule control information to the project management team on a weekly basis
- Participated in the Project Management of Change processes in the project
- Manages forecasting methods, planning and scheduling systems for the project
- Conducts periodic work progress validation tasks on project site
- Prepared and issued site daily progress reports to Owner
- Prepared and issued weekly schedule narrative to Owner
- Prepared, updated and issued identified critical scope triggers for the entire project on a weekly basis.
- Analyzed data from past projects to inform future planning decisions.
Project Planner
NNPC ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL COMPANY
LAGOS, NIGERIA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Developed detailed resource loaded project baseline schedule using Primavera P6 software
- Collated information updates from engineering and procurement sources on a weekly basis; validate the information for input into the primavera P6 module
- Developed “What If” simulations / scenarios to support project management team as required
- Developed Progress Measurement System (PMS) and provided weekly updates in each reporting cycle for the project management team
- Prepared and issued progress s-curves for all work package and engineering disciplines
- Performed schedule analysis in each reporting cycle to identify slippages that could negatively impact on project completion milestones and communicated outcome to project team
- Developed project manpower histogram and provided updates in each reporting cycle.
- Documented all aspects of each project including deliverables, milestones, and responsibilities.
Lead Project Planner
ALCON NIGERIA Limited
BONNY ISLAND, NIGERIA
02.2015 - 01.2018
- Utilized Project Management Software (Oracle Primavera P6 & MS Project) to develop critical path method (CPM) schedules, provided weekly updates, identified potential problems and implemented proactive mitigation measures
- Led the planning and scheduling and coordination of two projects concurrently ensuring alignment with project goals, objectives and timelines
- Developed Progress Measurement System (PMS) for projects
- Developed and prepared Progress Measurement Procedure
- Prepared and issued project weekly and monthly reports
- Prepared and issued biweekly project look ahead plans
- Created and maintained a recovery project schedule which led to avoidance of payment of liquidated damages of $20,000 per day
- Prepared Time Impact Analysis for project delays and followed up with time extension request due to owner’s delays
- Developed, maintained and updated the Project schedule and plans as required
- Identified out of scope work activities and issued change notice to Client
- Coordinated, reviewed and managed subcontractor’s project plans and schedules
- Participated in technical prequalification of subcontractors
- Coordinated progress review meetings with subcontractors.
- Coordinated meetings between teams, departments to discuss project updates, status.
Scheduling Engineer
Bechtel LNG Contractors Limited
LAGOS, nigeria
05.2011 - 12.2014
- Developed Planning and Scheduling Procedure and assisted in the development of Project Controls Procedure, WBS Procedure, Cost Control Procedure and Project Coordination Procedure for Brass LNG Project
- Integrated two EPC contractors’ schedules into one program schedule consisting of over 9000 activities in Oracle primavera P6 for project monitoring and reporting
- Participated in technical prequalification of EPC contractors and contract conformance process for Brass LNG project
- Participated in project control team drive to ensure 100% of the project scope is captured in schedule activities to fulfill client’s project objectives
- Evaluated actual progress against planned and provided regular progress updates during execution of EPC support projects
- Supported and promoted Health, Safety and Environment programs to meet organizational objectives
- Created weekly project trend analysis template to identify patterns in task completion rates and provided weekly updates
- Developed manpower resource loading histogram for proposed Brass LNG project
- Reviewed and coordinated the preparation of project control reports, papers, and presentations for PMC management
- Developed quantities installation curves for piping, structural steel, cables and concrete
- Received and evaluated for accuracy monthly payment invoices for subcontractors
- Assisted in the development of organizational chart and staffing plans for Brass LNG project.
- Provided guidance on best practices related to project scheduling and resource management.
Planning and Reporting Officer
Total Exploration & Production Nigeria LTD
Port harcourt, nigeria
02.2010 - 04.2011
- Monitored project progress, tracked variances and reported deviation to the overall project plan to the project team and followed up on approved corrective actions
- Collated daily man-hours for activities on a detailed basis and roll up to weekly summary report
- Reviewed project quantities by checking, comparing & reporting actual quantities against planned quantities on a weekly basis
- Prepared weekly progress report based on Progress Measuring System(PMS)
- Verified progress on activities submitted by EPC contractors using approved rules of credit
- Reviewed work stoppages, analyzed and reported on resulting impact on the project schedule.
- Monitored progress and performance metrics on a daily basis to identify trends or discrepancies.
- Assisted with budgeting activities such as forecasting and cost analysis.
Planner/Scheduler / Document Controller
Daewoo Nigeria Limited
port harcourt, nigeria
02.2006 - 01.2010
- Prepared and issued project planning and scheduling procedure for the project
- Created detailed EPC schedule using Primavera P6 consisting of more than 5000 activities for the Project
- Fully cost loaded project schedule and created a schedule of value using proper weight distribution
- Created project manpower histogram and assigned leveled resources to activities
- Updated and evaluated progress on a weekly basis and alerted project team staff on the outcome
- Prepared monthly construction Progress report to client
- Prepared internal daily, weekly and monthly progress report
- Issued, received and distributed project documents including letters and maintained project document register
- Single point of client on information management and documentation for the project
- Tracked and reported progress of project document issuance and approval between company and client and issued report on overdue documents on a weekly basis
- Organized the handling and storage of project documents by indexing, labeling and storage.
- Kept electronic content legal, secure and accessible for relevant internal and external parties.
Planning Officer
Prodeco International Limited
port harcourt, nigeria
03.2003 - 01.2006
- Performed evaluation, site measurements and verification of planned quantities against planned quantities
- Performed and provided physical site quantities to project control team for the preparation of new project proposals
- Evaluated actual construction progress on site and provided periodic updates to Planning manager as required
- Prepared cost proposals for new project within assigned limits
- Created cost control account and assigned cost to project schedule activities
- Determined and prepared sub contractors’ periodic work progress report based on approved Work Breakdown Structure weightage
- Improved tracking of man-hour and equipment-hour for projects by developing a new template that considered equipment down-time.
Education
Project Manager Certificate -
IAP Career College
03-2024
Project Management Institute PMXPO -
Project Management Institute
03-2024
Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Management (HSE-MS) Professional Certificate Program -
01.2017
Active Risk Manager (ARM) Training -
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2013
Bechtel Project Scheduling Workshop -
Houston, U.S.A
01.2012
Bechtel Construction Scheduling Workshop -
Houston, U.S.A
01.2012
Project Management in Primavera P6 (By Oracle University) -
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2012
Project Planning and Control Workshop (By Centre for Academic and Professional excellence) -
Enugu, Nigeria
01.2006
Bachelor of Science, Construction Management -
Imo State University, Okigwe, Nigeria
01.1990
Skills
- Project Planning & Control
- Project Management Software (e,g Oracle Primavera P6, MS Project, MS Office Suite)
- Construction Scheduling & Monitoring
- Project Reviews, Analysis & Reporting
- Resource & Manpower Planning
- Leadership, Teamwork & Collaboration
- Communication & Presentation
- Problem Solving and attention to details
- Excellent documentation & organizational skills
- Self Motivation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
Certified Management Consultant Certification
Awards
Bechtel PMC Leadership Award
Professional mamberships
- The Institute of Management Consultants, Nigeria
Timeline
Project Planner / Scheduler
NNPC ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL COMPANY
01.2020 - 01.2024
Project Planner
NNPC ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL COMPANY
01.2018 - 01.2020
Lead Project Planner
ALCON NIGERIA Limited
02.2015 - 01.2018
Scheduling Engineer
Bechtel LNG Contractors Limited
05.2011 - 12.2014
Planning and Reporting Officer
Total Exploration & Production Nigeria LTD
02.2010 - 04.2011
Planner/Scheduler / Document Controller
Daewoo Nigeria Limited
02.2006 - 01.2010
Planning Officer
Prodeco International Limited
03.2003 - 01.2006
Project Manager Certificate -
IAP Career College
Project Management Institute PMXPO -
Project Management Institute
Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Management (HSE-MS) Professional Certificate Program -
Active Risk Manager (ARM) Training -
Lagos, Nigeria
Bechtel Project Scheduling Workshop -
Houston, U.S.A
Bechtel Construction Scheduling Workshop -
Houston, U.S.A
Project Management in Primavera P6 (By Oracle University) -
Lagos, Nigeria
Project Planning and Control Workshop (By Centre for Academic and Professional excellence) -
Enugu, Nigeria
Bachelor of Science, Construction Management -
Imo State University, Okigwe, Nigeria
Certified Management Consultant Certification
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