Ferdinand Kofi Ackun. BSc CTM, MSc. DM

• Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
• Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Identified technical risks within managed projects.
• Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
• Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
• Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.
• Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance.

• Incharge of all underground and surface projects.
• Prepared AutoCAD and engineering drawings.
• Prepared BOQ/BOM scope and sent them out to stakeholders. Invited vendors
• Supervised in-terms of quality, cost, time and contractual terms.

Projects completed

• Opening of 3 new UG Mines from inception to development to production with its planned infrastructure.
• Underground Mechanical workshop.
• Mine site water reticulation.
• Crane Platform retaining wall project at process plant, UG chophouse, UG and surface Fuel station.
• Construction of primary vent fans for 3 new UG mines, designed and supervised construction of vent walls, bulkheads, shotcreting, UG water storage facilities design and pump station.
• Construction and installation of electrical substation, EDB Safescape ladder tube and ladders for Escape way (UG emergency exit) and others.

• 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.

Projects Completed

• Construction of 2no CHPS compound, a standard operating theatre.
• Construction of maternity block extension and revamping work for Half Assini hospital, and 6 other communities all in the Jomorro District of Ghana.

• Managed Tarkwa Goldfields site branch (WEC)
• General supervision

Projects completed

• Construction of boiler maker workshop size 140mx25mx22m high in steel and cladding.
• Construction of HDV and LV washing bay including pressure piping works.
• Construction of ancillary workshop extension size 45mx28mx26m high steel and cladding, Goldfields Tarkwa mine CIL plant optimization project.(structural steel, linear screen and launders).
• Removal of 3 old vibrating screen and fixing 4 new linear screen. Removed 300 old steel pipe to Ball mill and fixed new raw water return pipelines (600,450, 300, 75 steel pipes and 450, 300, 150, HDPE), pipes included valves and gauges.
• Fabrication and installation for all Goldfields Ghana Limited Tarkwa mine.

• Contractors representative on site.
• Prepared BOQ for project, submit quotations, prepare estimates, and ordering of materials.
• Supervised works, Labour control, Prepare Schedules.
• Prepared AutoCAD drawings for projects, and made sure projects are completed on schedule.
• Prepared wages and other assigned duties.
• Reported to Managing director.

Projects Completed

• Construction of Security check room at Adamus Resources Limited.
• Construction of 10no Oil & Water separators at different locations. Converted 4no 40 feet steel container into 2 change rooms, 3 storerooms 3 offices and 4 urinal / 4 WC.
• 4 set dinning furniture, 4no cabinet of 100 locker, 430m2 of roofing, Concrete floor slab for 168m2, 700m2 of pvc t&g and noggins, 7 air conditioners, 13 panel doors and 16 sliding windows, gravel splash around structure, 20m u-drain, and 2no 5.3m x 2.7m stairs with GI pipe handrail.
• Electrical installations.

• Client’s representative on site, supervision
• Quality control / Assurance Management.
• Saw to it that contractors work to conform to signed contract.
• Specification and report on contractor’s output - performance on daily / weekly basis to Resident Architect

Project Completed

• Construction of Salman resettlement project of 454 residences, and other buildings totaling 724 at New Salman.

• General Supervision of Civil works from setting out to finishing.
• Major works are pavement, Landscape, RC water channels (Artificial lakes) and Villas Construction and report to Construction Manager.

Projects Completed

• Construction of 5km long reinforced concrete water channels of different depth and width with pumps and sprinklers as water features.
• Also construction of multi storey luxury villas with hard / soft scape, storm drains and roads (asphalt and pavement bricks)

• General supervision of Civil works.
• Quality control/management, ordering of materials, cost control in terms of labor output.
• Report to Construction Manager.

Projects Completed

• Precast Boundary Wall 4.5m high 1865m long at H. H. Sheikha Mariyham Bint Rashid Maktoum Palace and Farm at Al Awir.
• Renovation of Sheikha Latifa Mosque – DER AL BER SOCIETY Bur Dubai.
• Renovation at H.H Sheikha Mariyham Bint Rashid Al Maktoum Palace at Bur Dubai.
• Renovation at Sheikh Mohammed Maktoum Palace camel camp Nad Al Sheba and new set up of Bartawi Asphalt Plant at Jebel Ali.
• Construction of store shed, new spectator majlis, labour accommodation and office block at Nad Al Sheba shooting club.
• Renovation and refurbishment of existing majlis block, new car park, interlock tile pavement, and asphalt road.

• Setting out and construction of Presidential office complex, B+G+ 1 storey Presidential villa building (JUBILEE HOUSE, SEAT OF GONERNMENT).
• Supervise works to specification, prepare material delivery schedule.
• Use Dumpy level and Theodolite to check levels - vertically also landscaping.
• Prepare wages, Use company vehicle to pick workers
• Material Quality/Management control.

Works Completed

• B+G+4 storey Presidential office complex, B+G+1 storey Presidential Mansion, 2000m tunnel, Basement Bomb Shelter, 800,000gals water reservoir with service building, 10 Staff bungalows, 5km road, 33kv transformers and generators setup and other services.

• Checked technical designs and drawings for adherence to standards.
• Recorded daily events and activities in site diary to evaluate process and improve productivity.
• Created work schedules and adjusted as needed to meet project deadlines and keep shifts properly staffed.
• Oversaw quality control and health and safety matters for construction teams.
• Ordered and tracked delivery of construction materials and supplies from vendors.
• Facilitated and led site engineering projects relating to new or upgraded equipment, facilities and quality initiatives.

• Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
• Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
• Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
• Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
• Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
• Provided onsite training to help develop employee skills.

• Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
• Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
• Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
• Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
• Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
• Provided onsite training to help develop employee skills.

• Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
• Processed documents and materials to disseminate information to appropriate parties.
• Provided meeting support by taking minutes and dictations.
• Managed calendars and scheduled appointments to maintain smooth flow of operations.
• Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
• Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.

• Checked technical designs and drawings for adherence to standards.
• Recorded daily events and activities in site diary to evaluate process and improve productivity.
• Oversaw quality control and health and safety matters for construction teams.
• Facilitated and led site engineering projects relating to new or upgraded equipment, facilities and quality initiatives.
• Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
• Displayed strong communication and interpersonal skills while visiting clients, jobsites and consultant offices to support project and business development needs.
• Facilitated construction by mapping out utility installations and establishing reference points, grades and elevations.

• Checked technical designs and drawings for adherence to standards.
• Facilitated and led site engineering projects relating to new or upgraded equipment, facilities and quality initiatives.
• Oversaw quality control and health and safety matters for construction teams.
• Ordered and tracked delivery of construction materials and supplies from vendors.
• Facilitated construction by mapping out utility installations and establishing reference points, grades and elevations.

• Planned each job with appropriate safety measures, addressing weight limits and fall protection.
• Ordered necessary supplies and materials required for installation of new work and remodeling of existing systems.
• Assigned plumbers to specific tasks to complete and supervised activities for quality.
• Maintained cost-effective inventory of spare parts to help achieve production goals.
• Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
• Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.

• Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
• Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
• Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.
• Prepared daily time cards and assisted in preparation of estimates and scope of work statements.
• Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
• Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.