Uzochi Favour Emmanuel
St. Catharines,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented Surveying and CAD Specialist with over 6 years of experience in geospatial data collection, drafting, and construction documentation. Skilled in AutoCAD, GIS software, and construction plan interpretation, with a proven ability to produce accurate drawings, reports, and project deliverables that reduce field errors and improve efficiency. I am currently completing a Master of Management to strengthen my project coordination and leadership skills. Seeking an office-based role in construction or surveying where I can combine technical expertise with strong organizational and analytical abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Casual Cook
Chartwell Orchard Retirement Home
Lincoln, Canada
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained compliance with food safety and workplace safety standards, demonstrating attention to detail and regulatory compliance skills transferrable to construction documentation roles.
- Coordinated tasks in a fast-paced team setting, strengthening time management and collaboration.
Land Surveyor
FHE Nigeria Limited
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
04.2017 - 12.2024
- Prepared accurate CAD drawings, topographical maps, and construction layouts for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
- Conducted data analysis and computations to support engineering design decisions.
- Managed project documentation, ensuring error-free deliverables that met client and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to review designs, resolve discrepancies, and verify as-built conditions.
- Implemented digital survey tools, improving data processing speed by 20% and reducing rework.
Topographic Surveyor
Jan De Nul Group
Lagos, Nigeria
10.2015 - 03.2017
- Carried out pre- and post-topographic surveys at the Dangote Refinery site to monitor earthwork progress.
- Produced accurate survey data and reports to support construction planning and earthwork volume calculations.
- Collaborated with site engineers to ensure survey results aligned with project requirements and quality standards.
Junior Surveyor
Neilson Nigeria Limited
Nigeria, Nigeria
01.2012 - 09.2015
- Carried out various types of surveys, including as-built surveys, cadastral surveys, pre- and post-surveys, and route surveys.
- Conducted drainage monitoring, alignment surveys, and road slope monitoring to ensure compliance with engineering designs.
- Supported senior surveyors in data collection, calculations, and preparation of drawings and reports.
Education
Master of Management -
University of Niagara Falls
CanadaBachelor of Science - Surveying and Geoinformatics
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Enugu State, NigeriaSkills
- CAD Drafting and Drawing Preparation
- GIS and Geospatial Analysis
- Construction Plan Review and As-Builts
- Data Analysis and Survey Calculations
- Project Documentation and Reporting
- Quality Control and Accuracy Checks
- Health & Safety Standards
Affiliations
- Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (Former Member)
- Open to membership with the Canadian Construction and Survey Associations
Certification
- WHMIS & Health and Safety Awareness Training, Ontario
- Standard First Aid / CPR and AED Level C
Technical Tools
- AutoCAD
- Civil 3D
- ArcGIS
- QGIS
- MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- GPS & Total Station Data Processing
- Construction Documentation Systems
Timeline
Casual Cook
Chartwell Orchard Retirement Home
01.2024 - Current
Land Surveyor
FHE Nigeria Limited
04.2017 - 12.2024
Topographic Surveyor
Jan De Nul Group
10.2015 - 03.2017
Junior Surveyor
Neilson Nigeria Limited
01.2012 - 09.2015
Master of Management -
University of Niagara Falls
Bachelor of Science - Surveying and Geoinformatics
Enugu State University of Science and Technology