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Osmond C G Ikwueme

Dubai

Summary

Civil Engineer and Quality Manager with 20 years experience in construction quality management within publicly quoted and private consultant/contractor companies involved in dredging, building, heavy civils, oil and gas construction, and road and rail infrastructure. Conceptualized and implemented quality control and assurance solutions minimizing non-conformance recurrence, utilizing audits to optimize performance,drive early inspection request closure in order to faciliate project handover and meet target dates. Core competencies include Project Management (PMP Certified), Auditing (ISO 9001: 2015 certified Lead QMS Auditor), civil works inspection (ACI special concrete inspector certificate), Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt Training certificate), Statistical Process Control proficiency, Field and Laboratory Testing expertise.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Quality Manager

Jacobs Engineering Group
Abu Dhabi
05.2019 - Current
  • www.jacobs.com - An American multinational company providing engineering solutions globally. Project – Etihad Rail Project, United Arab Emirates.Reporting functionally to the Programme Quality Assurance Manager and the Engineer's Construction Director daily.
  • Quality Management of Main Contractor, their Sub-Contractors and Suppliers, and a team of Jacobs Quality staff and Construction team.
  • Managing of NCR Process, both Engineers and Contractors.
  • Planning and coordinating Contractors' Inspections, Tests and Laboratories.
  • Carrying out Surveillance of the Contractor's and Sub-contractors' works.
  • Consolidating data, statistical analysis, KPI preparation and daily/weekly/monthly report writing. Review Materials Submittals and Inspection & Test Reports.
  • Supervising Site Lab Testing and coordinating with Independent Laboratories. Performing evaluation visits of Contractors' Sub-Contractors and Suppliers suitability.Chair and minute Weekly Quality Meetings with Main Contractor.
  • Reviewing of Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Suppliers and Laboratory Test Reports.
  • Reviewing of Method Statements, ITPs, Material Submittals and Quality documents.
  • Tracking of Inspection Request Status and preparing of procedures, plans, and flowcharts, where required.
  • Conceptualized the quality metrics and developed the program to manage and present KPI data for the entire Etihad Rail programme.
  • Participated in Client pre-bid, bid/contract planning and preparation.
  • Conducting audits to comply with contract requirements and applicable codes, specifications and drawings.

Quality Control Manager

Zahrat Al Safa Contracting LLC
Dubai
01.2018 - 05.2019
  • www.zahratalsafa.com Projects: Azizi Riveria Project Zone 2 - 2B+G+10 Typical buildings for Azizi Development Recreation and Leisure Facilities Project for DAMAC Akoya Oxygen, Al Yufra 2, Dubai (8-month project) Projects Value: >$250million, Created and monitored Statistical Representation of Quality Status using agreed-upon Key Performance Indicators for all project sites
  • Reviewed all product datasheets, catalogues, and material submittals for compliance with procedures and specifications
  • Ensured effective and timely implementation of correction and corrective action and reduced the rate of recurrence of similar non-conformance by over 90%
  • Planned, implemented, and conducted compliance training programs for staff and subcontractors

Quality Control Manager

Nass Construction WLL
08.2016 - 12.2017
  • Www.nasscorporation.com Projects: Operations Management Center building project
  • Concrete Packages II project Equipment foundations and utilities, including internal roads,utilities relocation and precast works, Guided compliance strategies relating to documentation following project specifications and referenced standards
  • Facilitated deployment of Integrated Management Systems onto the project, ensuring adequate induction and training
  • Ensured the review and input into ITPs, Technical Specification / Datasheets, SOWs, RFQs, RFAs, DDSRs, Method Statements, and Construction Work Packs to ensure correct quality criteria
  • Prepared review and implement Project Quality Plans, Audit schedules, Supplier / Subcontractor plans and documentation
  • Performed audits against schedule/plans
  • Reported on quality performance, highlighting issues and concerns
  • Ensured the implementation of the quality surveillance planning and scheduling activities developed
  • Managed the project Non-conformance Reports (NCRs) register and tracked trends
  • Prepared and issue an Audit schedule to cover all related internal /external activities throughout the execution of the project
  • Participated in inspection planning and scheduling activities
  • Ensured Company quality interface management
  • Assisted and provided input in the induction, training and development of project personnel with the Integrated Management System, project plans and procedures.

QA/QC Manager

TAAZ Construction, Dubai
08.2014 - 07.2016
  • www.taazgroup.com- Worked for the Construction section and seconded to Shell Majnoon Field Basra,Iraq.Project: Majnoon Oilfield, Basra Iraq FCP Gas Plant Works at SHELL Central Processing Facility- Contracts SIPD 1158, SIPD933, SIPD202- {precast works, non-process buildings, solar plant foundations, equipment foundations, process and non-process buildings, camp construction- over 100 TRIMO cabins}.Project Value: USD 100,000,000, Developed all Inspection Test Plans, KPI reporting sheets, and other QC-related documents for TAAZ Construction's Shell Iraq Petroleum Development Projects on the Majnoon Field (Oil and Gas separation plant)
  • Developed an ISO Gap Analysis spreadsheet to determine areas within ISO 9001 where the current Quality Management System falls short and developed and implemented procedures to cater for the lapses
  • Ensured that the Quality processes were in place and implementation monitored up to the final closeout of projects
  • Recorded and documented non-conformances in construction as per project procedure and guided closure.

LEAD QA ENGINEER

Habtoor Leighton Group, HLG
Dubai
08.2012 - 07.2014

HLG was part of the CIMIC Group, Australia's project development and contracting group, with annual revenues exceeding US$24 billion

Project: Construction of Zubair Initial Crude Oil Production Facilities – Precast walls, Earthworks, Power plant foundations, Train foundations for pipe racks, tank foundations and Cathodic protection system, plant roads, Created detailed method statements and inspection test plans from specialist method statements, approved material submissions and ensured documentation approval success rate was not below 98% per monthly period

  • Ensured that concessions and deviations were adequately documented, processed, and reported
  • With approval, modified templates quickly capture the information required to meet the project specifications
  • Managed corrective and preventative action as well as tracked closure of NCRs, field design changes, and queries
  • Coordinated the execution of Inspection and Test Plan to project requirements.

Quality Engineer

Bureau Veritas
12.2009 - 08.2012
  • Https://middle-east.bureauveritas.com/
  • Projects- Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone Projects - Industrial Zone area A of the Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone (KPIZ}
  • Abu Dhabi and Ruwais Refinery Expansion Project, Abu Dhabi - (building construction, offsite fabrication, crude distillation, and civil infrastructure work of Samsung, supervised marine and reclamation works of Dredging International, and internal refinery roadworks-EPC3,5,& 6
  • Client third party position), Supervised parts of Contractor Habtoor Leighton Group's scope of work in KPIZ, including earthworks dual carriageways, four bridges, 39 significant culverts, 700km mechanically stabilized earth (MSE)walls, 31 km of electrical reticulation, 39 km of telecommunications distribution, 90 km of pipelines re-routing
  • Reviewed ITPs submitted by Contractor to ensure that they had been developed in line with requirements of the method statement, approved drawings, specifications and quality plan
  • Conducted quality assessments, site visits and audits to assess performance and opportunities for improvement
  • Ensured accurate records, registers and documents were maintained by the workplace
  • Monitored, inspected and audited quality systems to ensure compliance with IMS and specifications, including subcontractors and suppliers
  • Reported quality data monthly and developed critical systems, procedures, and documents to manage contractors on-site to meet Quality obligations and expectations
  • Improved the Project Management System and systems for data, document and records management
  • Conducted quality site inspections with appropriate stakeholders to ensure work interfaces are managed and remain compliant.

Civil Quality Control Supervisor

Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Limited
Bonny
05.2007 - 07.2009

www.nigerianlg.com- Client consultant position on behalf of Technical Advisor to NLNG, Shell Global Solutions, The Hague.

Pre-F.I.D Projects for NLNG Train 7+:Site Preparation Works (Dredging International), LNG Tank Preload contract, 11kv and 33kv lines re-routing works, Soil Investigation Works ( Coffra and Boskalis), Responsible for construction coordination and quality compliance of Contractors on a project involving dredging and reclamation, site preparation, plant road network construction, large drainage construction, non-process buildings and civil infrastructure construction

  • Performed weekly Data Analysis and reporting of Key Performance Indicators on the quality of contractor work execution and communicated information for Continual Improvement to the Contractor
  • Performed weekly plotting on CAD software of FDT locations to visually present and ensure adequate coverage for testing
  • Developed proficiency with Contractor (Dredging International) software-winTOPO and effectively cross-reviewed sand volume calculation submitted by the Contractor with conventional CAD software to determine the accuracy of quantities offered for payment
  • Supervised road construction over live gas and crude pipelines to approved specifications (API 1102, NLNG/SHELL DEP Specs) GTS2 >S4 pipelines
  • Reviewed pre-Load design and monitored pre-load construction and prefabricated vertical drain construction for planned LNG and LPG tanks location
  • Supervised 11kv and 33kv lines re-routing works, instrumentation switches, and terminals installation inspection-Train 6 location around the footprint of planned Train 7+ works

Estimation Support Engineer

Van Oord Marine and Dredging Contractors
Lagos
12.2005 - 04.2007
  • Www.vanoord.com A subsidiary of Dutch company with over 150 years of experience as an international marine contractor, Reviewed drawings, specifications, and created initial detailed take-offs to support construction cost estimates for all tenders
  • Obtained, analyzed, and tracked vendor quotes and quantities
  • Visited project sites with Contracts Manager to better understand reclamation and marine civil construction estimation methods
  • Identified details ,specifications,and accurately measured quantities using digital estimating software
  • Provided lead support for Estimation support works for infrastructure, earthworks and dredging
  • Method statement and Tender Queries preparation, Performed periodic site visit reports,
  • Briefed on expected production data/estimates based on scope of works to Senior
  • Management in absence of and on behalf of Contracts Manager, attend Client meetings
  • To identify salient points that will affect estimating and to understand/clarify any ambiguity in the scope of works
  • Used inputs from predicted operational weather downtime for planning and logistics studies when sand search and studies on constructability for projects and discovered a +3% variation in earlier used methods of calculations.

Project Civil Engineer

Monier Construction
Lagos
01.2002 - 11.2005
  • A leading civil engineering and construction company of German origins, Supported execution of the projects to ensure delivery within schedule, cost, and following the project quality and HSE standards
  • Prepared individual project reports
  • Supported the project manager in flagging project risks and responsibility for related actions and closeout of such
  • Championed the implementation of change control within the appointed projects
  • Supported the application of adequate business controls throughout the project and followed stated requirements
  • Ensured liaison between company and Client project engineers was effective
  • Ensured that technical integrity was fully maintained and that all deviations to project standards/procedures were recorded and approved
  • Supported the management and reporting of both budget and schedule on a weekly and monthly basis
  • Supported the management of all project audit reports and ensure that all audit action items were closed-out promptly
  • Assisted in the identification and resolution of project issues at the earliest opportunity
  • Helped exercise control over human and material resources to complete the project within budget, schedule, quality, and HSE requirements.

Education

Essential Training Certificate and Artificial Intelligence for Project Managers Certificate QMS Lead Auditor ISO9001:2015 – Bureau Veritas, Dubai Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) Lean Six Sigma Green belt & Black belt Training Certificates. Certificate Course in Cost Management -

FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY

Certificate of Accomplishment - Quality Engineering Management

Technische Universität München/eDX
Germany
04.2015

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of Ibadan
Nigeria
09.2001

Skills

  • Lean Six Sigma/statistics application in quality management; Non-Conformance /Audits closeout/follow up ;
  • Onshore and offshore construction activities coordination;Project Risk register development
  • Field Quality Control Supervision;Technical Reports Development ;Metrics development for KPI measurement and tracking ;
  • External Internal Auditing experience, 8D Problem Solving Methodologies activities; Supplier Quality Management, Software Proficiency: MSOffice ,Autodesk Civil3D, Aconex,SharePoint,Bentley ProjectWise,EPA NET ,ArcGIS and Minitabs
  • Quality Improvement Program
  • Sound quality management techniques
  • Effective managerial techniques
  • Quality monitoring
  • Quality testing
  • Quality assurance

Career Highlights

  • JACOBS/Etihad Rail Project : Developed an automated KPI macro-enabled spreadsheet to manage and present KPI data for the entire Rail program. Analyzed findings/ non-conformances identified during audits and drove Contractor to meet performance trends as required by the Contract, achieving 90% target. Successfully achieved ISO 9001:2015 recertification of the Middle East UAE Jacobs branch by Bureau Veritas with no non-conformances at the recertification audit on the 19th of December 2020 . Elevated to interim Programme Quality Assurance Manager to report to Programme Delivery Manager and lead the team in developing the contract Appendix for Quality Requirements for proposed Etihad Rail Passenger Services.
  • Habtoor Leighton Group/Zubair Oilfield Expansion Project ENI: Achieved 80% quality assurance operational objectives by managing projects and teams delivering validation informing and analysis on strategic audits and reviews; reviewing and approving Gap analysis and audit plans; identifying and resolving problems; and completing audits when required. Redesigned the projects checklists from being generic to specific for the project and covering all aspects of the fieldwork resulting in more first time-passed client inspections and reducing rejection rates by 90% .
  • Bureau Veritas/Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone Projects: Introduced the concept of weekly quality toolbox talks to Contractor Quality team and the site construction personnel and ensured that all applicable specifications are understood and achieved a success rate of 80% on inspections.

Affiliations

Member (Grad.)-Institute of Civil Engineers, UK Member, American Society for Quality Registered professional engineer COREN and Nigerian Society of Engineers

Timeline

Field Quality Manager

Jacobs Engineering Group
05.2019 - Current

Quality Control Manager

Zahrat Al Safa Contracting LLC
01.2018 - 05.2019

Quality Control Manager

Nass Construction WLL
08.2016 - 12.2017

QA/QC Manager

TAAZ Construction, Dubai
08.2014 - 07.2016

LEAD QA ENGINEER

Habtoor Leighton Group, HLG
08.2012 - 07.2014

Quality Engineer

Bureau Veritas
12.2009 - 08.2012

Civil Quality Control Supervisor

Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Limited
05.2007 - 07.2009

Estimation Support Engineer

Van Oord Marine and Dredging Contractors
12.2005 - 04.2007

Project Civil Engineer

Monier Construction
01.2002 - 11.2005

Essential Training Certificate and Artificial Intelligence for Project Managers Certificate QMS Lead Auditor ISO9001:2015 – Bureau Veritas, Dubai Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) Lean Six Sigma Green belt & Black belt Training Certificates. Certificate Course in Cost Management -

FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY

Certificate of Accomplishment - Quality Engineering Management

Technische Universität München/eDX

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of Ibadan
Osmond C G Ikwueme