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Somtochukwu Okeke

Waterloo,Ontario

Summary

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and solutions-driven construction specialist with over 4 years of experience in modular building environments. Highly skilled in project coordination, materials management, and full-cycle construction support, with a strong ability to align plant production with site execution through meticulous planning, supply chain optimization, and precise documentation. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, managing project schedules, and collaborating effectively with subcontractors, clients, and quality assurance teams to drive timely, cost-efficient project outcomes. Proficient in using industry-standard tools such as Procore, Offsight, and Microsoft Project to streamline workflows, enhance communication, and optimize the overall construction process. Currently seeking a project management role in the construction industry to leverage organizational, leadership, and technical expertise in delivering impactful and scalable construction solutions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Site Customer Completion Specialist

Zmodular
05.2022 - Current

Travel to project locations to oversee and execute punch list items, ensuring alignment between site needs and plant production.

  • Defined and directed project goals, objectives, milestones, and risks for project completions ranging from $7 million to $10 million in budget.
  • Implement process improvements to streamline logistics operations, resulting in a 15% reduction in delivery errors.
  • Used Procore and Offsight to prepare and edit correspondence, communications, and presentations and to monitor progress.
  • Coordinate scheduling, budgeting, and implementation of modular construction projects across multiple sites and plants.
  • Prepare and manage subcontracts, purchase orders, requisitions, and related documentation to support timely procurement and delivery.
  • Serve as the primary liaison for managing RFIs, submittals, and daily correspondence across project stakeholders.
  • Support change order processes involving clients, architects, and engineers, ensuring documentation is accurate and timely.
  • Develop project schedules with input from project teams and the Scheduling Department, monitoring progress and resolving delays.
  • Facilitate weekly coordination meetings with plant teams to discuss supply status, project updates, and risk mitigation.
  • Assist in preparing schedules of values and project plans for management review, contributing to consistent site/plant execution standards.
  • Generate and analyze detailed project reports for leadership and management to aid in decision-making.
  • Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.

Project Support Engineer

Colford Energy
02.2018 - 08.2021
  • Reviewed project materials and deliverables for adherence to methodologies and procedures.
  • Performed data gathering and research to support sourcing and cross-functional projects.
  • Created an automated program to monitor and document project progress.
  • Planned and coordinated scheduling and administrative tasks.
  • Prepared budget requirements and recommended cost-cutting solutions, saving over $100k.
  • Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
  • Documented technical issues and solutions to enable tracking history and maintain accurate logs.
  • Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.

Education

Global Supply Management Certificate - Global Supply Chain Management

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON
04.2023

Project Management Certificate - Project Management

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON
04.2022

Bachelor of Science - Real Estate Management

Abia State University
Nigeria,
09.2017

Skills

  • Construction Project Coordination
  • Modular Building Systems
  • Scheduling & Budget Tracking
  • Materials Procurement & Inventory Control
  • Submittals, RFIs, and Change Orders
  • Client and Subcontractor Communication
  • Punch List Execution
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Quality Assurance Collaboration
  • Site and Plant Alignment
  • Project Reporting & Documentation
  • Proficient in construction software (MS Project, Procore, Offsight)

Timeline

Site Customer Completion Specialist

Zmodular
05.2022 - Current

Project Support Engineer

Colford Energy
02.2018 - 08.2021

Global Supply Management Certificate - Global Supply Chain Management

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning

Project Management Certificate - Project Management

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning

Bachelor of Science - Real Estate Management

Abia State University
Somtochukwu Okeke