Raphael Aweda
Calgary,AB
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Environmental Engineering and Project management position.
Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Roofer Helper
Claw Roofing Specialists
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in removal of old roofing materials and debris to prepare for application of new roofing.
- Installed high-quality roofing systems, paying careful attention to hazards and other safety concerns.
- Performed patching and resealing of roofs to provide maintenance, repairs and protection.
- Installed roofing systems to manage exterior construction projects of residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
- Ensured roofing standards are met
- Coordinated site mobilization
Student
University Of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
09.2022 - Current
- Helped fellow classmates succeed by tutoring when requested.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Took extensive notes to document lessons and further solidify learning objectives.
- Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
General Administrator
Valor Roofing And Exteriors
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Developed database for subcontractor / trades which significantly reduced company’s time spent in hiring trades for new jobs
- Coordinates and manage personnel training and onboarding for new jobs
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Collected, validated, and distributed information to employees.
- Identified and coordinates safety regulatory requirements and certifications for the company
- I registered the company on various job bidding platforms which led the company to secure relatively bigger jobs
Construction Lead
ExxonMobil Nigeria / Breeze Energy Limited
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Prepared and developed budget and estimates for the construction of a 450-slots staff car park for ExxonMobil Nigeria head office in Lagos
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Developed and managed the planning and execution of cabling and installation of wireless internet facilities in 52 apartments for ExxonMobil Nigeria staff residence
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Facilitated safety awareness and conducted training sessions for an average of 60 personnel on monthly basis which improved safety consciousness across the sites
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Monitored usage of supplies and materials to establish cost effective operations.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Conducted monthly meetings with employees to discuss safety issues, status and development.
- Developed and implemented new procedures to increase productivity and constructiveness.
- Coordinated project change management process.
Project Manager
Dayola Property Development Company, Nigeria
10.2020 - 05.2021
- 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.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Set up project management system for the company which enhanced the company’s project delivery process and cut cost of operation by over 30%.
Project Engineer
ExxonMobil, Nigeria
12.2011 - 04.2020
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Identified technical risks within managed projects.
- Recommended improvements for design, construction means and materials based on field or changing conditions.
- Assisted with cost proposal development and customer presentations.
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.
- Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Assessed impact of modification requests for ongoing projects.
- Performed constructability reviews of construction bid documents for coordination purposes.
- Provided technical direction of system development methodologies to improve technical performance.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
- Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
- Developed high-quality engineering designs and plans to meet industry standards.
Education
Master of Engineering - Environmental Engineering
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB04.2024
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
University of Ilorin
Ilorin, Nigeria06.2001
Skills
- Cost Estimation
- Workplace Safety
- First Aid Training
- Project Scheduling
- Project Management
- Clear Communicator
- Contract Management
- Construction Management
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- Team Player
- Fluent in English language
- Safety Training
- Site Management
- Effective Leader
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 8 in the development of Engineering design of Mobil House refurbishment project
- Supervised team of 12 staff members.
- Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
- Good knowledge of Project management tools: ProCore, Acconex
- Ability to use Primavera P6 Professional 17 for project scheduling and progress control
- Proficient in AutoCAD
- Competence in project cost estimating
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain professional
relationships - CPR/AED/First Aid Training
- Alberta Class 5 driver’s license
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute
Timeline
Roofer Helper
Claw Roofing Specialists
08.2023 - Current
General Administrator
Valor Roofing And Exteriors
10.2022 - 04.2023
Student
University Of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
09.2022 - Current
Construction Lead
ExxonMobil Nigeria / Breeze Energy Limited
06.2021 - 08.2022
Project Manager
Dayola Property Development Company, Nigeria
10.2020 - 05.2021
Project Engineer
ExxonMobil, Nigeria
12.2011 - 04.2020
Master of Engineering - Environmental Engineering
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
University of Ilorin
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