Olaniyi Olayemi
Kitchener,ON
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven estimating professional with a Master's Degree in Project Management, seeking a challenging position. Proven expertise in multifaceted project leadership, possessing PMP and Agile methodologies. Versatile Operations Supervisor successful at taking on routine and complex business challenges with resourceful and creative approach. Recognized as driven, dedicated and hardworking leader with history of streamlining operations and increasing results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Operations Coordinator
Waterloo Garage Doors Inc
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Oversaw daily work orders with focus on adherence to company standards
- Coordinated tasks for technicians, ensuring positive stakeholder relationships
- Implemented performance metrics and Agile methodologies for improved project outcomes
- Developed templates for standardized contract agreements
- Maintained effective communication with stakeholders, ensuring transparency.
- Streamlined operations by implementing efficient processes and procedures reducing project turnover time by 60%.
- Boosted productivity by added 20% by establishing effective communication channels between departments reducing downtimes due to communication bottlenecks.
Estimator
OPAL Corporate
05.2011 - 12.2021
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Oracle 12 Project Management
- Extremely Competent in interpreting and implementing construction drawings
- Executed precise take-offs and determined project requirements, skillfully secured competitive bids and tenders from vendors and subcontractors and drove cost-effective project outcomes
- Applied critical path method and earned value techniques for effective project monitoring
- Crafted comprehensive reports and delivered impactful presentations
- Spearheaded collection of project information and requirements, demonstrated adept prioritization skills, effectively prepared work plans for successful project completion
- Addressed cost discrepancies through meticulous data collection, analyzed and leveraged advanced knowledge in labor, material, and equipment costs to develop accurate and data-driven final estimates
- Managed compliance with daily schedules and provincial laws
- Allocated resources efficiently to maximize safety and profitability
- Increased project accuracy by diligently reviewing specifications, drawings, and other documentation.
- Streamlined estimation process for faster turnaround times with implementation of new software tools.
- Made informed decisions to award work to subcontractors based on comprehensive assessment of cost and project requirements, optimizing project efficiency and success
- Actively visited project sites to collect valuable feedback and consistently monitored job cost reports for accurate cost prediction, demonstrating commitment to financial oversight
- Prepared specialized reports by skillfully analyzing and summarizing information and trends, provided valuable insights for strategic decision-making and continuous improvement
- Served as company representative at industry events, showcased professionalism and competence, and contributed to positive industry presence.
Estimator/ Quantity Surveyor
Crane Homes Limited
06.2011 - 08.2012
- Assisted with planning by helping with document development and refined concepts to align strategies with stated project objectives
- Prepared for team meetings by organizing materials, building charts and preparing presentations
- Helped define project roles and responsibilities, deliverables and timelines by working closely with stakeholders leading to 20% improvement in processes and timelines.
- Provided consistent project updates to stakeholders by scheduling appropriate meetings
- Assisted vendors and customers in site logistics and responding to inquiries
- Communicated with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives
- Extracted material quantities and broke down unit rates for all projects involved to facilitate material requisition and project budget/expense monitoring
- Worked with 21 vendors to select and source construction materials.
Estimator/ Quantity Surveyor
Brunel Engineering and Consulting Ltd
08.2006 - 06.2011
- Managed project estimates, design specifications and construction documents
- Monitored project expenses and developed pre-construction estimates
- Analyzed blueprints and other documents to prepare time, cost and labor estimates preventing cost overrun
- Efficiently completed material orders, resulting in all projects being completed on time and under budget
- Generated timely proposals to clearly communicate correspondence and bid clarifications
- Solicited and collected subcontractor and vendor bids or quotations
- Analyzed completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs, determining reasons for discrepancies
- Inspected buildings to determine work needed to maintain buildings to code and desired standards.
- Suggested methods of construction, materials and equipment to use, leading to $1million in cost savings.
Education
Network Technical Support - Information and Communication Technology
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON04.2023
Post Graduate Certificate - Construction Project Management
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
North Bay, ON08.2022
Master - Project Management
British School of Project Management
Abuja Campus08.2019
Master of Arts - Transport Management
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Ogbomosho12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria07.2006
Skills
- Strong Organizational and Interpersonal Skills
- Effective Communication
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Data-driven Decision Making
- Strong computer skills
- Excellent verbal, written, and reporting skills
- Proficient in reading, analyzing, and processing construction documents
- Strong problem-solving skills, including ability to make judgments based on past experience
- Project lifecycles
- Personnel resource allocation
- Conflict Mediation
Certification
- Certified Project Manager (PMP) - Project Management Institute PMI
- Agile Project Leadership - LinkedIn Learning Certificate
- Construction Estimator Certified - Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded team cohesion and project leadership at Waterloo Garage Doors Inc.
- Led successful projects including high-end residences, hospital centers, government buildings, highways, infrastructure and hotels.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company RetreatsAffiliations
- Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
- Project Management Institute
Software
Microsoft Office
SQL
Active Directory
Excel
Autocad
Timeline
Operations Coordinator
Waterloo Garage Doors Inc
07.2023 - 02.2024
Estimator/ Quantity Surveyor
Crane Homes Limited
06.2011 - 08.2012
Estimator
OPAL Corporate
05.2011 - 12.2021
Estimator/ Quantity Surveyor
Brunel Engineering and Consulting Ltd
08.2006 - 06.2011
Network Technical Support - Information and Communication Technology
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Post Graduate Certificate - Construction Project Management
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
Master - Project Management
British School of Project Management
Master of Arts - Transport Management
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying
Ahmadu Bello University
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