Ugochukwu Azuma Nto
Project Manager
Summary
Experienced Project Manager considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager
MACOB CONSTRUCTION GUERNSEY
ST. PETER PORT
10.2022 - Current
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for 3Nos real estate conversion projects totally 31 apartments.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
Project Manager
NASS Contracting LLC
Bahrain
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Construction of Advance work for Al Fateh. AED23m
- External works package and 7 villas as part of the construction of Al Sahel Resort project. AED65m
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Project Manager
NASS Contracting LLC
Dubai
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Construction of 400kv DEWA substation at Shams for AED69m
- Close out of 132kv substation at Greenhill and Greenhills for AED19m each.
- Closeout of 132kv substation at DIP for AED24m.
- Managed project deadlines, build quality or workplace safety and coordinating with contractors performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Drafted Weekly and Monthly project reports identifying successful outcomes, insights,key issues and future recommendations.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
Project Manager
Al Tayer stocks LLC
Dubai
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Managed 2nos design and build projects.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Planned and scheduled phases for Ferrari Mesarati Building Showroom Project & Hudyarate Island infrastructure projects.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance and Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Managed the construction phase of the Cove project Abu Dhabi Infrastructures, prefabricated building and landscape activities.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
Project Manager
Al Naboodah contracting LLC
Dubai
10.2008 - 10.2018
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Managed construction phase of DEWA 400kv substation Junoub for AED 85million.
- Managed the construction of 3nos of 132/33/11kv FEWA substation Ajman for AED 82million from 2016 to 2018.
- Executed the construction of NAS Arena infrastructure project (AED 149million) from January till November 2016.
- Managed the construction of NAS arena utility building and warm up court (AED 250million) from 2015 to 2016.
- Responsible for the delivery of Expo aircraft stands (AED 1.25million) from June 2011 to January 2015 including pavements, utilities, Retaining walls, treatment plant and various rehabilitations.
- Managed a team that executed a section of Dubai Airport rehabilitation project (AED 1.2billion) from May to June 2014.
- Managed a section of the AX124 Arrival to Departure project DXB airport (AED 2billion) October 2008 to June 2011.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
Senior Engineer
Vinci Plc- Norwest Holst
Derby
06.2006 - 10.2008
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Controlled project costs by approving expenditures.
- Coordinated engineering team for projects in commercial and industrial development.
- Coordinated Project Material take off and call off.
- Managed the construction of Derby TRSA (SHELL) Service Station Project (£6 million) which involves the Construction of Shell Service station, Public House, ETAP 3 hotel and retail outlet from September 2007 to October 2008.
- Construction of UPS Distribution HUB at Tamworth United Kingdom for £30m from June 2006 to September 2007.
- Trained and managed drafters, junior engineers and surveyors.
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
Project Engineer
Carillion Project Plc
Midlands
06.2003 - 06.2006
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Monitored construction materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
- Recommended process improvements to reduce unnecessary waste.
- Delivered regular compliance reports to drive process improvement and corrective measures.
- Managed a section of the Nuneaton Re-modelling and Rehabilitation Project (£100 Million)
- Codsall-Madeley Rehabilitation rail project and various Rail projects at Birmingham new street, Lancaster and Watford.
- Worked on railway substations, various railway miscellaneous works.
Section Engineer
Balfour Beatty Plc
Birmingham
01.2003 - 06.2003
- Oversaw quality control and health and safety matters for construction teams.
- Recorded daily events and activities in site diary to evaluate process and improve productivity.
- Applied engineering principles to troubleshooting and followed up on defined corrective actions to prevent reoccurrences.
- Refurbishment of Moore street rail station/Park street bridge in Birmingham (£2 million) which involves Demolition of existing Bridge deck and installation of Precast Panels including construction of various sign/concrete bases.
- Worked as part of the team on M6 rehabilitation project.
- Obtained special project permits and records of governmental approval.
Site Engineer
Freelance- Enka site Engineering
England
08.2002 - 01.2003
- Applied engineering principles to troubleshooting and followed up on defined corrective actions to prevent reoccurrences.
- Conversion of the Old Lions Brewery in Oxford to a 72 units housing apartment on a multi storey Steel frame. This includes piling, foundations, steel frame Erection, precast slab installation and Masonry Works.
- Worked on various community centres and construction of treatment plant.
Site Engineer/Trainee Engineer
Various
Nigeria
06.1995 - 04.2002
- Recorded daily events and activities in site diary to evaluate process and improve productivity.
- METAN Nig ltd. Construction of the Uyo township roads worth (N300m) between 2000 to 2002.
- DEAWOO Nig Ltd. QIT expansion project for Mobil Producing Ult. July 1999- April 2000
- ENIM Eng Ltd. 20km Onna-ikot Abasi drainage project for #65m from Jun 1998-July 1999.
- Mobil Prod. Nig Ultd. community projects such as Pegasus school and infrastructure Jun1997-Jun1998.
- COSTAIN WA PLC. Trainee on NCCE and shell Housing projects Jun 1995-Jun 1996.
- MONGO Hydro. Assistant with Boreholes and Geotech surveys team. Sep 1992-Jun 1995
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering Technology
Federal University of Technology, Minna
Nigeria 09.1990 - 03.1997
Transformational Leadership- Certificate
York St. John University
United Kingdom 08.2020 - 12.2022
Skills
Project Management
Timeline
Project Manager
MACOB CONSTRUCTION GUERNSEY
10.2022 - Current
Project Manager
NASS Contracting LLC
03.2021 - 10.2022
Transformational Leadership- Certificate
York St. John University
08.2020 - 12.2022
Project Manager
NASS Contracting LLC
12.2019 - 03.2021
Project Manager
Al Tayer stocks LLC
10.2018 - 12.2020
Project Manager
Al Naboodah contracting LLC
10.2008 - 10.2018
Senior Engineer
Vinci Plc- Norwest Holst
06.2006 - 10.2008
Project Engineer
Carillion Project Plc
06.2003 - 06.2006
Section Engineer
Balfour Beatty Plc
01.2003 - 06.2003
Site Engineer
Freelance- Enka site Engineering
08.2002 - 01.2003
Site Engineer/Trainee Engineer
Various
06.1995 - 04.2002
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering Technology
Federal University of Technology, Minna
09.1990 - 03.1997
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