OBINNA CHIMEZIE MADUBUIKE
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Resourceful Project Manager with 10 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget and financial management. Additionally, keen interest and knowledge with regards design document management and learning new technologies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Gathered and organized over 500 materials for research projects focused on (Intelligent Building, Cyber-Physical Systems, and Digital Twin Technologies)
- Researched improving the safety of vehicles' traffic control light systems for an engineering innovation academic project.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analyses.
- Contributed to about 8 professionally-written scientific papers for publication.
- Planned, modified, and executed research techniques, procedures, and tests.
- Wrote and edited data collection forms and questionnaires.
- Directed over 20 students in performing and completing assigned tasks.
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
- Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research into Digital Twin.
- Developed a DT-Based Healthcare Facilities Management System for improved facilities management purposes.
Assistant Project Manager (Student Intern)
Stellar
Jacksonville, FL
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Performed Submittal Review and Processing/RFI Process.
- Carried out Sub/vendor/material tracking.
- Conducted Quality Control/Verification of work in place including Safety Orientation
- Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Delivered a high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Compiled information from multiple, reliable sources and uploaded it to the system using Procore and Bluebeam.
- Obtained needed resources by strategically negotiating with stakeholders and outside suppliers.
- Reported on the status of each project to appropriate stakeholders.
Student Intern
UF Health Facilities Management
Gainesville, FL
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Understudied work procedures/standards
- Completed over 50 range of simultaneous job tasks to support professor's academic, research, and operational needs.
- Reviewed over 500 related literature and conducted investigations to support research efforts.
- Worked on projects using knowledge gained in classes to put together recommendations for issues.
- Reported back to the instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Gained operational knowledge and supported departmental needs.
- Performed administrative duties and staff support tasks.
- Planned, prepared, and participated in weekly meetings and events.
Assistant Project Manager (Student Intern)
Stellar
Jacksonville, FL
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Submittal Review and Processing/RFI Process
- Quality Control/Verification of work in place
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.
- Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Compiled information from multiple, reliable sources and uploaded it to the system using Procore and Bluebeam.
Graduate Assistant
University Of Lagos
Yaba, Lagos
10.2015 - 08.2018
- Analyzed acquired information and presented to professors.
- Assisted faculty members with data collection for potential academic publications.
- Researched information regarding construction project cost control techniques to assist professors with academic pursuits.
- Oversaw groups of over 70 students and assisted with academic projects.
- Directed students in performing and completing assigned tasks.
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation to promote quicker rollout and delivery.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Organized various class presentations and new course materials as directed by professor.
- Contributed to research and data analysis within the estimating/project management landscape.
Quantity Surveyor (Estimator)
Ministry of, Infrastructures
Ikeja, Lagos
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Developed and updated cost estimates by documenting relevant information in jobs' internal database.
- Kept supervisor informed of job progress and material requirements.
- Conducted inspections of buildings, equipment, and grounds for deficiencies, including potential health, safety, and code violations.
- Monitored contractor adherence to quality standards and plan requirements.
- Managed and coordinated cost, availability, and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers.
- Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
- Assisted with clerical duties and documented daily work.
Estimator/Project Manager
Costcare Partnership/Piedra-Clave Consult/Lekki Garden
Lekki, Nigeria
05.2012 - 08.2014
- Site visits and physical measurements on site to ascertain the cost of work done.
- Monitored contractor adherence to quality standards and plan requirements.
- Preparation of RFIs and attending Project Technical Meetings.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
- Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications.
- Boosted revenues by coordinating and executing projects and growing inventory diversity.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information, and compiled data to improve efficiency.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
Education
Ph.D. - Construction Management
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL08.2022
Master of Science - Quantity Surveying (Estimating
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria04.2013
Skills
SOFTWARE SKILLS
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Procore
- Autodesk BIM 360 Glue/Documentation
- Primavera P6
- Microsoft Project
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Project Management
- Good Verbal/Written Communication Skills
- Project Estimating
- Cost Control
- Teamwork/Collaboration
- Project Planning and Development Skills
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Performance Improvement
Certification
- OSHA Certified (30-hours) - August 2019
- Contract Plans Readings - FDOT - April 2020
- Procore Certified - August 2022
Publications
Conference Proceedings:
- Potential for the Integration of Cyber-Physical Systems with Intelligent Buildings – Construction Research Congress 2020 – ASCE Library.
- Digital Twin Application in Healthcare Facilities Management – 2021 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3CE 2021).
Journal Publications:
- A Review of Digital Twin Application in Construction – Journal of Information Technology in Construction (ITcon), 27: 145-172. DOI: 10.36680/j.itcon.2022.008
- Digital Twin-Based Healthcare Facilities Management - Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering (In view).
- Scenarios for Digital Twin Application in Healthcare Facilities Management – Journal of Architectural Engineering (In view).
Timeline
Assistant Project Manager (Student Intern)
Stellar
06.2021 - 08.2021
Student Intern
UF Health Facilities Management
05.2021 - 06.2021
Assistant Project Manager (Student Intern)
Stellar
07.2020 - 08.2020
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Florida
08.2018 - 08.2022
Graduate Assistant
University Of Lagos
10.2015 - 08.2018
Quantity Surveyor (Estimator)
Ministry of, Infrastructures
09.2014 - 08.2015
Estimator/Project Manager
Costcare Partnership/Piedra-Clave Consult/Lekki Garden
05.2012 - 08.2014
Ph.D. - Construction Management
University of Florida
Master of Science - Quantity Surveying (Estimating
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying
University of Lagos
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