David Hassan Conteh
Greensboro,USA
Summary
Dynamic Civil Engineer with extensive experience at Sierra Leone Local Government District Council, excelling in project coordination and risk assessment. Proven track record in delivering high-quality construction projects while ensuring OSHA compliance. Adept at team collaboration and technical report writing, driving successful outcomes in complex environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
RHA Health Services
Greensboro, NC
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living, care plans, and behavioral monitoring
- Maintained safe environments and managed emergency situations
- Organizing regular fire drills in preparedness of any fire emergency
- Performing CPR on clients when required
- Trained new staff in best practices as a DSP
- Coordinated new projects and client-based research activities.
Forklift Operator
NFI Industries (National Freight Inc.)
Greensboro, NC
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Operated forklifts to safely move materials, load/unload trucks followed OSHA guidelines and standards
- Help trained new employees on the operation of forklift and on OSHA regulations to operate a forklift
- Involved in the material handling taking inventory on quantity of materials received
- Maintained clean and organized environment to prevent fire hazard in the warehouse.
Flagger
Area Wide Protective Inc.
Greensboro, NC
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Set out work site for safe working environment for crew
- Maintain safety standards as required by OSHA
- Directed traffic and coordinated with construction crews in high-traffic zones and feeder roads.
District Civil Engineer
Sierra Leone Local Government District Council
Kamakwie, Sierra Leone
05.2018 - 08.2021
- Represented the Local Council/Government in performing Quality Assurance Inspection following the three phases (i.e. Initial, Follow-Up and Closing Phases) on newly developed and rehabilitation project
- Conducted site investigations and developed project document for construction/rehabilitation/maintenance of feeder roads and including bridges and culverts
- Construction of schools and hospitals within the District
- Implement Monitoring and Evaluation exercises in collaboration with implementing Partners (EU, World Bank, Road Maintenance Funds Administration, Sierra Leone Roads Authority Engineers Care SL etc.), team players/Stakeholder, reviewed project compliance by contractors
- Prepared and authorized payment valuation to contractors and sub-contractors
- Ensured health, safety and environmental compliance in work environments
- Conducted regular site and technical meetings to ensure projects are on track and with the required quality and specifications.
Construction Site Supervisor
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Freetown, Sierra Leone
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Reviewed blueprints with contractors in the implementation of the Kinghaman Road Multi-Purpose Hospital project
- Managed teams, and ensured job site safety, quality and time management
- Coordinated labor, materials, and subcontractors
- Delivered safety briefings on site meetings and documented daily site activities
- Prepared and submitted Weekly and monthly progress reports.
Civil Engineer / Cost Estimator
C L Group Limited
Freetown, Sierra Leone
04.2016 - 01.2017
- Involved in the planning, design and implementation construction projects
- Prepared Bills of Quantities from Architectural Design and site topography
- Assisted with bids documentation, technical reviews, procurement planning and processes
- Prepared Schedule of materials, estimated project costs and monitored on-site construction
- Ensured safety regulations are adhered to and implemented.
Assistant Estimator & Property Valuer
Eben Elliott Associates
Freetown, Sierra Leone
01.2009 - 02.2016
- Developed Bills of Quantities and Bid documents
- Created contract and projects tender documents
- Collaborated with financial institutions to evaluate buildings and other fixed assets and determined the present value and force sale value for collateral purposes
- Responsible for completing all site reports detailing tangible values of properties
- Took daily construction site progress measurement (Vita-foam factory, Court house) prepared interim valuation payment certificate for contractors
- Assisted in the bidding and procurement process.
Education
M.S. - Technology Management – Major in Construction Management
North Carolina A &T State University
Greensboro, NC05.2025
Master of Business Administration - Major in Project Management
Dr. D.Y Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune
India04.2025
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone
Freetown, Sierra Leone04.2017
Higher Diploma - Building and Civil Engineering
Milton Margai College of Education & Technology
Freetown, Sierra Leone10.2008
Diploma - Building and Civil Engineering
Milton Margai College of Education & Technology
Freetown, Sierra Leone10.2005
Skills
- Project coordination
- Construction engineering
- Risk assessment
- Estimating costs
- Team collaboration and conflict resolution
- AutoCAD expertise
- MS Office applications
- Technical report writing
- OSHA compliance
Websites
Certification
- Construction Bootcamp, Guilford Technical Community College, 09/16 - 11/20/25
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course, 09/25
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach, 06/25
- Forklift Operator, NFI Industries, Greensboro, NC, 04/22
- Forklift Operator, Guilford Technical Community College, 11/21
- Flagger, Area Wide Protection (AWP), 10/21
- Sierra Leone Institute of Engineers, 06/18
- Health, Safety, Environment Training, Alternative Technically Advanced Systems, Sierra Leone, 02/18
Notes
- Flexible relocation
- Open to perform other duties as required
- Work non-traditional hours
Personal Information
Citizenship: US Citizen
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
RHA Health Services
09.2023 - Current
Forklift Operator
NFI Industries (National Freight Inc.)
07.2022 - 10.2023
Flagger
Area Wide Protective Inc.
10.2021 - 03.2022
District Civil Engineer
Sierra Leone Local Government District Council
05.2018 - 08.2021
Construction Site Supervisor
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
03.2017 - 03.2018
Civil Engineer / Cost Estimator
C L Group Limited
04.2016 - 01.2017
Assistant Estimator & Property Valuer
Eben Elliott Associates
01.2009 - 02.2016
M.S. - Technology Management – Major in Construction Management
North Carolina A &T State University
Master of Business Administration - Major in Project Management
Dr. D.Y Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone
Higher Diploma - Building and Civil Engineering
Milton Margai College of Education & Technology
Diploma - Building and Civil Engineering
Milton Margai College of Education & Technology