UWADIA EMEKE SUCCESS
14 Erukeme Close, Umugben Street, Jakpa Road, Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria.
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Professional Summary
Meticulous and resourceful Civil Project Engineer with exceptional record of achievement and professionalism. Able to manage large teams of subcontractors and associate engineers with courtesy and efficiency. Mindful of all client concerns pertaining to timeliness and affordability. Over 10 years’ experience in Management, Contract Administration, and Supply Chain Management in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power and Civil Construction, and maintenance projects. Valuable experience gained while delivering multi-discipline services, earning recognition through career progression.
Good understanding & extensive experience of procurement and contract administration processes and procedures from preparation to issue of Bidders Lists, Contracting Plans and bid invitation package preparation through to award, administration and close out of Contracts.
Sound commercial awareness and contract knowledge. Capable and well conversed with working to strict deadlines and budget restraints. Good numerical and analytical experience. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Effective negotiating and presentational skills
Recently; worked as a Project Manager, Senior Contracts Administrator and Procurement for M & T Ltd.

Core Qualifications
Extensive experience with AutoCAD and environmental building projects
Strong ability to manage work teams Primavera MS Office and Expedition
Good ability to foster and sustain strong client relationships
Excellent ability to handle interdisciplinary tasks
Sound facility with preparation and interpretation of contract construction documents
High judgment and analytical skills
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Experience Chronology
Civil Project Engineer, Senior Contracts Administrator and Procurement
January 2012 – Present
M&T Limited – Delta State, Nigeria
Conducted regular site inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Evaluated all material specifications per company standards.
Formulated and suggested alternative engineering solutions to management.
Provided technical support and guidance to internal engineering staff.
Developed detailed design specifications.
Provided assistance to associate engineers and technicians.
Managed a 6.5 Million Dollar Works Contract; that includes the setting and installation of approximately 500 modules, foundation installation, piping and Mechanical equipment installation, electrical & instrumentation works, and insulation.
Developed the format and scope of contracts, and ensure the engineering, commercial, legal and other requirements are properly and accurately described in the contract documents
Prepared pre-qualification criteria and solicited and evaluated bids for their adequacy to meet the specific work requirement
Developed bid slate and conducted job explanation and technical Q&A session for qualified contractors
Developed and Procured Unit Rate Contracts for carrying out construction and maintenance works of O/H and U/G Electricity Distribution System
Developed Scope of Work and procured unit rate contracts for laying cable ducts across highways by using Thrust boring or Horizontal Directional Drilling methods.
Evaluated contractors’ claims and made recommendations to review board. Attended board meetings with the contractor for resolution of those claims
Carried out periodic field inspections during different phases of Construction Projects, to ensure Implementation of Company Procedures and Standards
Provided orientation to entry-level engineers about contracting, implementation of company design, construction operation and maintenance standards and procedures, material management, procurement of equipment and other related issues
Reviewed the Audit Reports about variances and deviations from standards/ procedures or over expenditure by field formations and prepared justification that caused such omissions and made recommendations for remedial action to field staff/management.

Senior Procurement Specialist
Developed specifications and carrying our pre-qualification of vendors to develop a data base of vendors for essential materials and equipment
Prepared annual capital cost estimates and five years capital plans for procurement of new equipment and testing instruments
Ensured compliance with budget and cost control and prepared quarterly procurement expenditure and forecast accountability reports for management review
Monitored delivery schedules and the processing of inquiries and purchase orders and liaising with buyer/expediter
Communicated and negotiated price with Vendors
Issued RFPs for millions of Saudi Riyals every year, carried out both technical and commercial bids evaluation and approved procurement.
Senior Materials Manager
Prepared yearly Material Forecast, for timely arrangement of essential material and equipment, to meet Construction, Operation and Maintenance requirements
Evaluated the suitability of new equipment such as RMUs, Unit/ Package substations, MV switchgears or transformers before induction into distribution system
Investigated equipment and material failures-
Leader of the team involved in installation of control panels for submersible pumps for Water & Sewage for Ministry of Water & power Development Authority Delta State, Nigeria
Deputy Director- Material Inspection
Involved in Inspection/ testing and approval of MV/LV XLPE and PVC power cables, O/H lines conductors, steel poles, and other O/H lines hardware in accordance with the International Specifications for Procurement Department.
Executive Engineer – Electricity (Administrative & Technical Head)
Administrative and Technical head of around 100 employees, comprising of Junior Engineers, Revenue officer, Accounts officer, Engineering drafting section, supervisors, technicians, and labour
Supervised work of Six Sub-Divisional Offices, carrying out Design, Construction, Operation and Maintenance of Electricity Distribution System and its related Equipment
Executive Engineer Construction,
Led a team of Engineers, Supervisors and staff, to design and construct distribution system for 7 villages.
Awarded contracts for transporting concrete poles from pole plants,erection at site, fixing the line hardware and stringing the conductors in an area scattered over 80kM in Delta State, Nigeria.
Awarded contracts for constructing concrete foundations of large number of steel poles, for laying new feeders, carried out site inspections and foundations testing.
M&T LTD awarded me a commendation letter for successful completion of the project before the target date, set by Delta State Government, Nigeria

Senior Contracts Engineer and Project Engineer
BroadLine Oil and Gas Ltd –Delta State, Nigeria October 2008 – December 2011
Summary of outputs;
Evaluated overall cost of materials labor subcontractors and tools.
Computed and submitted subcontractor agreements for management review.
Provided required documentation for vendor’s owners and subcontractors.
Met on-site with owner’s engineers and other employees on a regular basis.
Tracked and monitored equipment return reports.
Regulated subcontractor work schedule and equipment delivery.
Conducted Site Kick- off meeting
Preparing and Presenting Contract Management Plan to Client
Preparing documentation for Authority for Contract Execution
Preparing all outgoing contractual correspondence including response to Notices of Delays and Notices of Variation
Providing contractual / commercial advice as appropriate to site construction management and supervisors
Processing contract variations and amendments
Administering Bonds, Guarantees and Insurance Certificates
Ensuring adherence by Contractor to Contract/Project Administration Procedures
Conducting weekly commercial and progress meetings
Reviewing and responding to Contractor’s weekly reporting
Evaluating and authorizing monthly progress payments
Conducting claims review sessions and preparing recommendation for client approval.
Administered multimillion US Dollars Sub Contracts on a Oil and Gas Project
Engaged upon pre and post contract activities and commercial administration on the following range of permanent construction sub-contracts to close out and final account settlement:
Off plot pipelines and all associated jobs
Cooling Tower Engineering and supplying Equipment 12 million US Dollars
Sea Water Cooling Tower Construction 9 million US Dollars
Drum Filling and Control building 200,000 US Dollars
Geotech surveys
Manpower Supply 250,000 US dollars
Construction of Administrative buildings, Warehouses and Workshops and Utility Buildings

Other Experience
Senior Project Supervisor/Contracts Administrator
Word Bank and E.U Assisted Project, Delta State, Nigeria
Language proficiency
English: Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening (Native)
Education
National Youth Service Corps, (NYSC) Edo Benin City, Nigeria ————————————–2013
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Civil Engineering, Delta State Polytechnic, Nigeria————2012
National Diploma (ND) in Civil Engineering, Delta State Polytechnic, Nigeria———————–2008
Senior School Certificate Examination, Atu Best Academy, Effurun Delta State, Nigeria
West African Examination council –WAEC, Brain Trust Secondary School Agbor, Delta State, Nigeria
Primary School Leaving Certificate, ( FLSC), Aki Primary School, Igbanke, Edo State ———–1996
Referees: Upon Request.