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'Dele Balo'
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with over 12 years of experience leading multimillion-dollar projects in real estate and construction. Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) specializing in end-to-end project management, including budgeting, resource allocation, and risk mitigation. Successfully managed large-scale initiatives, optimizing procurement strategies to reduce budget estimates by up to 40%. Expertise in leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope. Proficient in project tools such as Microsoft Project, Trello, Jira, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, and Revit, ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality results. Good working knowledge of Ontario Building Codes for navigating regulatory requirements. Fluent in English and conversational French. Prioritizes excellent communication to cultivate client and stakeholder satisfaction while employing innovative problem-solving techniques.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
3
Certification
Work History
GreyHEDGE Projects
Project Manager
08.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Project Oversight and Delivery: Managed projects totaling over $73M in residential and commercial developments, achieving milestones on time and within budget with a 95% client satisfaction rate
- Cost Reduction and Procurement Optimization: Led a 9-member procurement team, reducing procurement costs by 19% ($700,000 Annually)
- Process Improvement and Workflow Optimization: Enhanced project timelines by 20% by streamlining design workflows
- Client and Stakeholder Relationship Management: Cultivated strong relationships with clients, resulting in high retention and consistent communication
- Regulatory Compliance and Approvals Management: Secured 100% regulatory compliance across projects by coordinating with municipal authorities for smooth approvals while displaying an in-depth understanding of Building Code
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Key Tools, Technologies, Methodologies: Project Management Tools: Microsoft Project, Smartsheet; Procurement and Cost Management: SAP Ariba, Oracle Procurement Cloud, Microsoft Excel; Design & Process Optimization: AutoCAD, Revit; Collaboration & Communication: Microsoft Teams; Methodologies: Agile (SCRUM), Waterfall, Hybrid
Sephine Projects
Project & Facility Manager
07.2016 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Portfolio Management: Managed $29 Million portfolio of residential and commercial development projects, ensuring on-time and under-budget delivery
- Operational Efficiency and On-Site Coordination: Boosted operational efficiency by 16% through agile project management and issue resolution
- Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting: Maintained open communication with stakeholders, holding regular meetings to ensure alignment
- Vendor and Contract Negotiation: Achieved 15% cost reduction (over $500,000 savings) through contract negotiations with vendors
- Municipal Guidelines and Compliance: Reduced approval turnaround by 25%, enhancing project launch speed through proactive guideline adherence
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
- Oversaw finances and made recommendations to reach or exceed budget in unforeseen circumstances.
- Key Tools, Technologies, Methodologies: Project Management & Tracking: Asana, Primavera P6, Procore; Vendor & Contract Management: DocuSign, SAP Ariba; Compliance and Documentation: Bluebeam Revu; Methodologies: Agile (Kanban), Traditional Waterfall
Crown Realties Plc
Architect & Project Manager
04.2013 - 07.2016
Job overview
- High-Value Project Development: Led design and construction of an 92-unit luxury housing project and a $850M 30-story mixed-use building, improving design documentation by 50%
- Financial Structuring and Capital Acquisition: Worked with team to secure over $200M in project financing, collaborating with financial institutions and structuring favorable financing terms
- Cost Reduction in Facility Management: Achieved 30% reduction in facility management costs, equivalent to $400,000 annually, by standardizing management processes
- Stakeholder Coordination and Cross-Functional Meetings: Facilitated 200+ meetings to align project objectives, enhance collaboration, and ensure transparent communication
- Regulatory Compliance and Documentation: Maintained adherence to regulatory standards, securing timely project approvals
- Collaborated with clients to develop customized architectural solutions, meeting their unique needs and preferences.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Key Tools, Technologies, Methodologies: Financial Management & Modeling: Microsoft Excel; Design & Documentation: BIM 360, AutoCAD, Revit; Facility Management: IBM Maximo; Methodologies: PRINCE2, Adapted Agile for design phases
Education
Obafemi Awolowo UniversityLA
M.Sc. from Facilities Management
01.2016
Obafemi Awolowo UniversityOS
M.Sc. from Architecture
01.2012
Obafemi Awolowo UniversityOS
B.Sc. from Architecture
01.2010
Lagos State PolytechnicLA
National Diploma from Civil Engineering
01.2006
Skills
- Project Lifecycle Management
- Agile & Waterfall methodologies
- Waterfall methodologies
- SCRUM
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Contract Negotiation
- Cost Optimization
- Budget Management
- Technological Proficiency
- Microsoft Project
- Primavera P6,
- Jira
- Trello
- Mondaycom
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Multilingual Communication
- Smartsheet
- SAP Ariba
- Oracle Procurement Cloud
- Microsoft Excel
- Design & Process Optimization
- Collaboration & Communication
- Microsoft Teams
- Project Management & Tracking
- Asana
- Procore
- Vendor & Contract Management
- DocuSign
- Compliance and Documentation
- Bluebeam Revu
- Financial Management & Modeling
- BIM 360
- Facility Management
- IBM Maximo
- PRINCE2
- Adapted Agile for design phases
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Project tracking
- Work flow planning
- Document management
- Scope management
- Project estimation and bidding
Accomplishments
- Designed and launched the Addosser Finance Project, resulting in a 500% increase in market share for the company and the launch of a subsidiary
- Completed the $125m Real Estate Project on time and $10m under budget.
- Supervised team of over 80 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Increased company revenue by $1m by leading a procurement team in project execution.
- Secured 100% regulatory compliance across projects by coordinating with municipal authorities for smooth approvals while displaying an in-depth understanding of the Building Code.
Affiliations
- Registered Member, Architects Registration Council of Nigeria
- Registered Member, Nigeria Institute of Architects
- Associate Member, Nigerian Institute of Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute.
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification – IASSC Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam.
- Professional Negotiation Certification - Transatlantic Negotiation School
- Prince 2 Certification, CUPE Projects
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Project Manager
GreyHEDGE Projects
08.2019 - Current
Project & Facility Manager
Sephine Projects
07.2016 - 08.2019
Architect & Project Manager
Crown Realties Plc
04.2013 - 07.2016
Obafemi Awolowo University
M.Sc. from Facilities Management
Obafemi Awolowo University
M.Sc. from Architecture
Obafemi Awolowo University
B.Sc. from Architecture
Lagos State Polytechnic
National Diploma from Civil Engineering
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