BENJAMIN IFEOLUWA
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Resourceful Construction Professional with experience in corporate construction and residential home projects. Team player with knowledge in tracking tasks and keeping projects on-task. Independent multi-tasker to facilitate projects through completion.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assessment Project Lead
LSU Industrial Assessment Centre
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
08.2024 - Current
- Directed cross-functional teams to complete 20+ comprehensive industrial energy assessments for manufacturing facilities, identifying cumulative energy savings of ~80,000 MMBtu and over $1.5M in cost reductions.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Coordinated client engagement, data collection, and technical reporting to deliver actionable recommendations in energy efficiency, sustainability, and process optimization.
- Coordinated 10–12 student engineers per project, improving audit turnaround efficiency by 30% compared to previous cycles.
- Delivered DOE-standard technical reports that achieved a 90%+ client implementation acceptance rate, enhancing industrial sustainability practices.
- Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
- Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
- Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
Construction & Property Development Manager
M.B Ogunleye & Co., Nigeria
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Managed delivery of 10+ residential and commercial projects including housing estates, office complexes, and mixed-use developments.
- Oversaw 50+ contractors and subcontractors per project, achieving 95% on-time completion despite resource constraints.
- Implemented cost-control measures that reduced material waste by 15% and saved an estimated $500K+ in project expenses.
- Conducted feasibility and ROI analysis on 100+ property investment opportunities, securing projects with average yields of 12–15%.
- Led project teams to develop innovative solutions for client needs.
- Oversaw project timelines, ensuring adherence to deadlines and client expectations.
- Conducted regular training sessions for staff on best practices and new methodologies.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders to align project goals and objectives.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in development workflows.
- Coordinated with external vendors to ensure that software solutions meet customer requirements.
- Led quality assurance efforts, ensuring products met customer expectations and technical requirements.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and vendors.
- Facilitated regular team meetings and workshops to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Real Estate Development Manager
Remi Onaeko and Co
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
05.2014 - 12.2014
- Assisted in the execution of 5 mid-scale property developments, including luxury apartments and gated communities.
- Conducted financial modeling and market research covering over 200 prospective properties, leading to 3 profitable acquisitions.
- Coordinated design approvals and permitting processes that reduced project lead times by 20%.
- Prepared investment proposals that secured $1M+ in external financing for new developments.
- Led team in developing strategic project plans and timelines.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project objectives.
- Managed stakeholder communications to keep all parties informed and engaged.
- Analyzed project risks and developed mitigation strategies to address potential issues.
- Monitored progress against project milestones and deadlines.
- Coordinated with external vendors to ensure that software solutions meet customer requirements.
- Assisted in troubleshooting issues reported by users during testing phase.
- Collaborated with clients to define pre-development metrics such as diagnostics timeframes, release windows, budgetary constraints and more.
- Led developers through all stages of project lifecycle in design and construction of unique data stores and business intelligence tools.
Education
Msc - Construction Management
Louisiana State University
05.2026
Msc - Real Estate Management
Federal University of Technology Akure
Nigeria01.2021
Bsc - Real Estate Management
Federal University of Technology Akure
Nigeria09.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Project
- Primavera P6
- Procore
- Power BI
- Tableau
- R-studio
- SPSS Building Energy Assessment
- Critical Path Scheduling
- Cost Estimating
- Earned Value Management
- Procurement Planning
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Vendor Management
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- Feasibility & Viability Studies
- Lean and Circular Construction
- Teamwork
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Adaptability
- Effective Written & Oral Communication
- Presentation
- Professional Integrity
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-making
- Multi-tasking
- Attention to Detail
Professional Skills
Risk Management, Stakeholder Coordination, Vendor Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Feasibility & Viability Studies, Lean and Circular Construction, Teamwork, Cross-functional Collaboration, Cultural Sensitivity, Adaptability, Effective Written & Oral Communication, Presentation, Professional Integrity, Critical Thinking, Decision-making, Multi-tasking, Attention to Detail
Relevant Coursework And Certifications
- Project Management Professional (completed 35h PDU)
- Construction Project Management
- Construction Productivity
- Project Delivery
- Leadership and Human Factors
Timeline
Assessment Project Lead
LSU Industrial Assessment Centre
08.2024 - Current
Construction & Property Development Manager
M.B Ogunleye & Co., Nigeria
01.2018 - 06.2021
Real Estate Development Manager
Remi Onaeko and Co
05.2014 - 12.2014
Msc - Construction Management
Louisiana State University
Msc - Real Estate Management
Federal University of Technology Akure
Bsc - Real Estate Management
Federal University of Technology Akure