EDWARD OWUSU PREMPEH
Gaithersburg,Maryland
Summary
Strategic Construction Project Manager with demonstrated success in assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented with 13-year industry background. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Construction Project Manager
BALANCED CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
08.2012 - 06.2023
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Prepared Construction Tendering/bidding documents for government and private construction contracts
- Planned and managed scope of work regarding cost, resources, quality, specifications, standards, and schedule.
- Mostly assisted and advised clients on construction cost options and decision makings.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and subcontractors to confirm fair pricing and quality service.
- Developed and implemented quality control plan to guarantee highest standards of workmanship.
- Prepared and managed project budgets to accurately track costs and expenses.
- Managed successful construction of multi-million-dollar commercial building projects from concept to completion.
- Developed and implemented risk mitigation plan to reduce potential project delays and costs.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive schedule of preventive maintenance and repair work.
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high-quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
- Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
- Developed and implemented construction plans according to client specifications and expectations.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients, and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Prepared detailed project estimates and reports for management review.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration.
- Negotiated labor contracts with general contractors and subcontractors.
- Analyzed and evaluated construction bids to select most cost-effective contractors.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and manufacturer's representatives.
- Collaborated with structural engineers to evaluate structural integrity of projects.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Led design and development of residential and commercial buildings.
- Represented company during stakeholder meetings on all projects.
- Prepared subcontract documents for subcontractors in work areas that required specialists.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Planned and implemented comprehensive construction schedule to guarantee completion of project on time and within budget.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to deliver under-budget project completion.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Supervised team of 100 construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
Administrative & Project Manager / Quantity Surveyor
ENH EMULSION (GH) LIMITED
02.2011 - 08.2012
- Assisted in planning, executing, and monitoring master operational plan of this organization.
- Assisted in periodic and just-in-time evaluation and review of designed operational processes at all levels of operation.
- Recruited and managed activities of production department and transport department specifically.
- Created harmonious relationship between Road contractors and company which maximized profits of company.
- Handled all resources planning and management within production department and transport department; – I paid critical attention to consistent availability of all resources required for efficiency.
- Managed calendar by scheduling appointments, events and meetings with customers.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
- Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
- Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
Quantity Surveyor and Construction Project Manager
ENH ENGINEERING LIMITED
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Prepared Construction Tendering/bidding documents for government and private construction contracts.
- Prepared claims on variation or change orders and raised certificates for payments on work done.
- Coordinated with government agencies and institutions for acquisition of all licenses and permits required.
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Put together estimates, specifications and other project documents.
- Improved cost control through effective allocation of subcontractors and site resources.
- Reviewed project scope, required materials and labor pricing to develop competitive bids.
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Produced regular project update reports for senior business leadership.
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Kept detailed track of daily progress and productivity and analyzed data to identify and correct holdups.
- Scheduled workforce needs with superintendents and allocated company resources to meet project requirements.
- Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings by resolving all issues professionally.
- Coordinated plans and specifications and mitigated risks with implementation of strict safety protocols.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Achieved maximum cost effectiveness by providing value engineering for construction means and methods.
- Achieved optimization by analyzing material and labor costs.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of 5 person team of contractors to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintaining on-time and under-budget project delivery.
- Formulated quality assurance and safety standards to comply with construction plans.
- Resolved installation inefficiencies to reduce project lags and promote on-time deliverables.
- Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
- Remained up-to-date on best housing and building practices and negotiated pricing and schedules.
- Led quality assurance operations to increase efficiency and reduce project gaps.
- Read and interpreted blueprints in MS Project before planning or delegating days work to team of 60 employees.
National service personnel (Liaison Officer)
NEWMONT GHANA GOLD LIMITED
10.2008 - 08.2009
- Managed and resolved community’s grievances and concerns that arose because of negative but not intentional gold mining activities that affected communities.
- Created harmonious relationship between mining communities and company.
- Planned and conducted periodic community engagement meetings to present social responsibility plans of company and to also gather thoughts, questions, and concerns that community may have had about company’s mining activity.
- Represented mining company and worked together with property valuation contractor that was assigned by company to value all properties such as farms and buildings that were found within mining lease area for payments.
Intern Trainee Quantity Surveyor
THE CONSORTIUM COMPANY
06.2006 - 08.2006
- Prepared Take-off for the preparation of the Engineer’s estimate (Bills of Quantities)
- Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
- Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.
- Measured the actual work done and prepared the payment certificates for subcontractors.
- Measured and reported on work progress.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business And Entrepreneurship
University of Nevada - Reno
Reynard, NV07.2017
Master of Science honors - Construction Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Ghana, West Africa2014
Bachelor of Science honors - Building Technology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Ghana, West Africa2008
Skills
- Quantity Surveying and construction cost estimating
- Team leader with ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
- Strong analytical and critical thinking
- Problem-solving and conflict-resolution
- Decision-making and planning
- Easily adaptable to new environments, practices, and ideas
- High sense of Tolerance and diplomacy
- MS Office Proficiency
- Verbal and Written Communication
Affiliations
Corporate Member of the Ghana Institute of Construction (MGIOC)
Mandela Washington Fellowship Association of Ghana (MWFAG), a branch of YOUNG AFRICAN LEADERS’ INITIATIVE (YALI) of the US State Department and IREX.
Additional Information
REFERENCES
- Professor David T. Croasdell, School of Business, University of Nevada, Reno. Cell: (775-233-6876)
- Professor Theophilus Adjei-Kumi, College of Architecture and Built Environment, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. Cell: (+233 20 785 1186) and (+233 24 453 6995)
- Dr David Acheampong Owusu-Ansah (MD), Medical Director of Aninwaah Medical Center, Ghana. Cell: (+233 24 466 1259)
Timeline
Senior Construction Project Manager
BALANCED CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
08.2012 - 06.2023
Administrative & Project Manager / Quantity Surveyor
ENH EMULSION (GH) LIMITED
02.2011 - 08.2012
Quantity Surveyor and Construction Project Manager
ENH ENGINEERING LIMITED
01.2010 - 01.2011
National service personnel (Liaison Officer)
NEWMONT GHANA GOLD LIMITED
10.2008 - 08.2009
Intern Trainee Quantity Surveyor
THE CONSORTIUM COMPANY
06.2006 - 08.2006
Associate of Arts - Business And Entrepreneurship
University of Nevada - Reno
Master of Science honors - Construction Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science honors - Building Technology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
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