Christopher Abah Olah
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Experienced project management professional with a 5+ years track record in leading successful residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and enhancing workflow efficiency. Proven ability to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Build Crew Leader
Habitat for Humanity Canada
Toronto, GTA
04.2024 - Current
- Oversee preconstruction project activities for new builds providing guidance to scope of work, maintain quality control with the standards and requirements through all project lifecycles
- Lead construction, repairs, and neighborhood revitalization projects in Toronto GTA and Heartlands
- Manage administrative tasks related to materials ordering, purchase orders and work orders and scheduling
- Coordinate construction crew on site to complete trades work including demolition, site prep, framing, insulation, and drywall
- Support onsite training and supervision of build crew volunteers to ensure safety standards are followed
- Coordinate materials handling within the warehouse, packaging operations of products and loading trucks
Project Manager
Novo Contractors Int’l
12.2021 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: General contracting and Construction Management firm with 20+ members specializing in commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects valued at $20M+
- Coordinated projects with relevant internal and external stakeholders to minimize customer impacts, ensure all internal and external approvals are obtained, resolve conflicts and ensure adherence to timelines
- Planned and reported all capital project expenditures such as consultant or sub consultant and construction fees and addenda, purchase orders, construction contracts, change orders and cost sharing agreements with public or private organizations
- Led the creation of detailed project documentation, improving communication within project team and stakeholders and reducing misunderstandings
- Spearheaded efforts for quality control and safety compliance through expertise in construction administration
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget while maintaining high-quality standards
- Managed procurement processes to ensure timely delivery of materials for build projects
- Implemented process improvements and innovative solutions that enhanced workflow efficiency and project delivery such as RFPs and RFIs
- General contracting and Construction Management firm with 20+ members specializing in commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects valued at $20M+
Project Coordinator
Novo Contractors Int’l
02.2013 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: Design and Construction Management services firm for urban and architectural facilities at $8M+ in projects value
- Secured $1.5M in investments by performing pricing analysis and risk assessment
- Evaluated ROI for over 10+ potential investments
- Spearheaded project coordination across all construction phases, utilizing architectural expertise to guarantee a minimum alignment with design intent throughout the construction process
- Developed detailed project plans and schedules, ensuring strict adherence to project specifications and quality standards
- These efforts boosted project delivery rate
- Managed proposals (RFPs), request for information (RFIs), and bid evaluations to guarantee alignment
- Led and harmonized construction teams, subcontractors, clients, and suppliers to guarantee timely completion of project milestones to align with project deliverables
- Monitored construction progress, identified, and rectified any issues or conflicts, and implemented necessary corrective measures
- Conducted regular site visits and inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality of work, and project specifications leading to a remarkable enhancement in overall project outcome
- Design and Construction Management services firm for urban and architectural facilities at $8M+ in projects value
Architect
IA&G Partners LTD
Abuja, Nigeria
07.2011 - 02.2013
- Company Overview: Architectural Design and Facilities Management firm with projects valued at $2M+
- Created detailed architectural blueprints with AutoCAD, and Revit, and used Lumion for rendering to communicate visual design details
- Coordinated interior design projects, including the specification of furniture, fixtures, and equipment, to optimize space utilization and enhance functionality
- Conducted site analysis and researched building codes
- This resulted in an over 80% increase in construction document approvals and reduced rework
- Utilized CAD for site measurements, ensuring accurate layout when necessary and resolved discrepancies
- Communicated and worked closely with project engineers to implement projects based on specifications and requirements and reached a 98% design intent on project sites
- Architectural Design and Facilities Management firm with projects valued at $2M+
Education
Master’s Degree (M.Tech) - Architecture
Federal University of Technology Minna
01.2018
B.Tech - Architecture
Federal University of Technology Minna
01.2018
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) -
01.2025
Project Management, Safety Codes and Standards -
Humber College Toronto
01.2024
Supervisor Health & Safety Training -
Ontario Ministry of Labour
01.2024
Construction Project Management -
Ottawa Construction Association
01.2023
Skills
- Project Management
- Construction Management
- Technical Requirements
- Procurement
- Effective Communication
- Negotiation Skills
- Risk Mitigation
- Problem-Solving
- Stakeholder Management
- Microsoft Office
- Procore Software
- Microsoft Project
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Lumion
Certification
Ontario G Driver’s License, 2023
Timeline
Build Crew Leader
Habitat for Humanity Canada
04.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Novo Contractors Int’l
12.2021 - 03.2024
Project Coordinator
Novo Contractors Int’l
02.2013 - 12.2021
Architect
IA&G Partners LTD
07.2011 - 02.2013
Master’s Degree (M.Tech) - Architecture
Federal University of Technology Minna
B.Tech - Architecture
Federal University of Technology Minna
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) -
Project Management, Safety Codes and Standards -
Humber College Toronto
Supervisor Health & Safety Training -
Ontario Ministry of Labour
Construction Project Management -
Ottawa Construction Association