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KOJO GYAN

Duluth,USA

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

Emory University
03.2017 - Current
  • Created a dashboard using tableau to assist in space management and optimize resource allocation of over 4 million gross square feet of Emory’s real estate portfolio.
  • Manage a diverse team of architects, engineers, and interior designers to ensure Emory’s built environment supports its mission statement by providing construction and facilities management related services.
  • Responsible for developing accurate project control execution plans and cost estimates alongside the integrated master schedule plan leading to all our projects delivered on time and within budget the past 5 years.
  • Analyze project data related to cost and schedule using it generate forecast at completion (FAC) and estimate to completion (EAC) numbers.
  • I initiated a framework with a focus of using data guided analysis in making efficient space allocation decisions leading to optimal space utilization and strategic real estate planning.
  • Coordinated the creation of data-driven quantitative risk assessment reports (SRA) leading to overall improvement in achieving project goals and managing risk.
  • Involved in the strategic planning of Emory’s capital improvement plan involving built environment assets and how it aligns with overall academic goals.

Program Manager

Proteus on Demand
01.2013 - 03.2017
  • Led the company’s integrated project delivery policy using building information modeling to maximize efficiency and reduce delivery times across board.
  • Responsible for monitoring and evaluation of projects identifying potential variances and issuing preventive or corrective measures. This led to cost and time savings for clients.
  • Developed risk management strategies through careful qualitative and quantitative analysis thus mitigating risk factors and increasing savings related to risk by 19.1% over the previous year. Also conducted site selection analysis for clients.
  • Coordinated and implemented the cost management plan involving forecasts and procurement for CDC foundation project leading to costs saving of $144,080.00 thus outperforming budget goals.
  • Provided project scheduling for commercial construction projects ensuring all projects were completed within schedule.

Graduate student

GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
07.2010 - 12.2012

Senior Echo Agent/ Facilities coordinator/ corporate real estate

FEDEX TRADE NETWORKS
10.2006 - 06.2010
  • I analyzed space requirements whilst providing conceptual space plans and recommendations.
  • Led the company’s coordination of building space allocation and workflow analysis using Revit and BIM methods.
  • Optimized energy efficiency through historical and real time data analysis with building information modeling cutting operational cost by 22% over the previous year.

Corporate Real Estate/ Director of Development

AESL CONSULT
06.2005 - 10.2006
  • Utilized valuation concepts and comparative market analysis to prepare broker’s pricing estimates for potential clients, leading to a significant increase in client retention.
  • Performed cost estimating and value engineering for projects reducing life cycle cost and ensuring project viability.
  • Responsible for sub-contractor management of construction contracts worth millions of dollars and created procurement management plans.
  • Coordinated the establishment of a new project management office saving 24% of physical development costs by managing in-house cross-functional construction and design teams.
  • Interacted with and accessed client needs, translating them into design and project proposals.
  • Collaborated effectively with allied professionals throughout bidding, design, and construction stages of projects leading to reduced schedules and costs.
  • Designed and facilitated multiple client presentations for building designs that increased commissions for projects.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Scheller College of Business

GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Atlanta, GA
08.2016

Master of Science - Building Construction and Facilities Management

GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Atlanta, GA
12.2012

Post Graduate Diploma of Science - Architectural engineering

UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
06.2005

Bachelor of Science - Architectural Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
06.2003

Skills

  • Portfolio Management
  • Visio
  • AutoCAD
  • BIM modeling
  • Excel financial Modeling
  • Revit
  • Tableau

Affiliations

  • Project Management Institute
  • Construction Association of America
  • PMP
  • IFMA

Timeline

Program Manager

Emory University
03.2017 - Current

Program Manager

Proteus on Demand
01.2013 - 03.2017

Graduate student

GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
07.2010 - 12.2012

Senior Echo Agent/ Facilities coordinator/ corporate real estate

FEDEX TRADE NETWORKS
10.2006 - 06.2010

Corporate Real Estate/ Director of Development

AESL CONSULT
06.2005 - 10.2006

Master of Science - Building Construction and Facilities Management

GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Post Graduate Diploma of Science - Architectural engineering

UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Bachelor of Science - Architectural Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Master of Business Administration - Scheller College of Business

GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
KOJO GYAN