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Daniel Sarfo

Daniel Sarfo

Civil Engineer
Auburn,United States

Summary

Qualified Civil Engineer with over ten(10) years of experience working in various capacities to complete construction engineering tasks. Expert in directing workflow of earth and concrete works, underground utility installations and green and brownfield project demolitions. Proven success in identifying and addressing challenges to complete projects on-time and under budget. Applies cost-saving strategies without sacrificing practicality and quality. Manages large projects and teams to meet milestones and exceed quality expectations.

Excelled in ensuring projects at the Port of Tema were completed on schedule and within budget, leveraging skills in AutoCAD and effective communication. Demonstrated a strong track record in enhancing project quality and compliance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Civil Engineer

Civil Engineering Dept. GPHA
04.2024 - Current
  • Project Engineer for Major Projects at the Port of Tema to ensure projects are executed as per schedule, on budget, identifying & mitigating project risk, ensuring quality of work and vetting of payment certificates.

Senior Civil Engineer

Civil Engineering Dept. GPHA
09.2020 - 03.2024
  • In charge of the drawing unit help review designs and drawings for permitting and construction of new developments in the Port to ensure they meet Port Standards before approval of drawings.

Assistant Civil Engineer

Civil Engineering Dept. GPHA
11.2012 - 12.2019
  • Design of field studies and advanced characterization of samples.

Graduate Civil Engineer

Civil Engineering Dept. GPHA
10.2011 - 07.2012
  • Spend time with various sections (Planning unit, Drawing Unit, QS Unit, Maintenance Unit) to under study the activities that goes on at these units the role they play towards development of new projects and maintenance of existing infrastructures at the Port of Tema.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Capstone - Intrapreneurial Focus: Organizational Strategy for Pensions Alliance Trust.

Nexford University
Washington DC, USA
01.2023

MSc. (Hons) Civil Engineering -

Atlantic International Univ.
USA
01.2019

BSc. (Hons) Civil Engineering -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
05.2011

Skills

  • Communication (written&verbal)
  • Expert in recording minutes during meetings
  • AutoCAD
  • Autodesk, Civil 3D
  • Project & Const Management
  • Maintenance of Infrastructures
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Quality Control and Assurance
  • Software
  • Prota Structures 2018 Software
  • Sustainable Development
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Analytical Thinking Skills
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Programming (SQL, Visio, Jira, Tableau, Oracle Visual Studio)

Research

A Study of The Challenges of Infrastructure Maintenance at The Port of Tema, Ghana

Personal Information

Title: CIVIL ENGINEER

References

References available upon request

Accomplishments

  • Trained and mentored (15) Civil Engineers over (10) years.
  • Managed (15) Maintenance technicians as the Maintenance Engineer for the maintenance of Fishing Port Infrastructures at the Port of Tema.
  • Oversaw large-scale mixed-use, commercial, retail, industrial, institutional and residential development projects.
  • Acted as Lead Design Engineer on multiple signing and pavement marking projects.
  • Supervised team of (5) staff members as Head of Drawing Unit at the Civil Engineering Department, Tema Port.
  • Collaborated with team of (6) in the development of Reconstruction of Reefer Terminal, Tema Port.

Work Availability

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Affiliations

  • Ghana Institution of Engineering
  • United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
  • Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Certification

  • Unctad's TrainForTrade Port Management Programme Training - (2years).
  • Sustainable Port Development and Planning, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism through JICA, Japan - ( 3months).
  • World Bank Works Procurement Management Course, World Bank / GIMPA - ( 1month).

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leavePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time off401k matchCompany CultureFlexible work hours

Quote

Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
John R. Wooden

Software

Microsoft Project

Prota Structures 2018

AutoCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD Civil3D

Visio

Microsoft Power BI

SQL

Excel

Timeline

Principal Civil Engineer

Civil Engineering Dept. GPHA
04.2024 - Current

Senior Civil Engineer

Civil Engineering Dept. GPHA
09.2020 - 03.2024

Assistant Civil Engineer

Civil Engineering Dept. GPHA
11.2012 - 12.2019

Graduate Civil Engineer

Civil Engineering Dept. GPHA
10.2011 - 07.2012

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Capstone - Intrapreneurial Focus: Organizational Strategy for Pensions Alliance Trust.

Nexford University

MSc. (Hons) Civil Engineering -

Atlantic International Univ.

BSc. (Hons) Civil Engineering -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Daniel SarfoCivil Engineer