Samson Sanusi NYAM
About Candidate
I have over 20 years experience in construction, civil engineering consultancy and project management. I consider myself an experienced and seasoned Civil Engineering Consultant with vast experience in procurement, administration, project management, civil engineering consultancy and monitoring and evaluation of projects and programs. I have successfully carried out professional processes of procurement of consultants/ contractors, determined needed resources for projects (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations, quality assurance/monitoring and evaluation of Green Field projects and other projects at different stages of implementation, reporting progress of works to clients and inspecting and handing over of projects to end users. I have had the opportunity to work with counterparts in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment in different countries of the world (United Kingdom, Seychelles, South Africa, Nigeria and other African Countries.)
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Part Time masters course in Business Administration. Successfully Completed
MSc(ENG) - Civil and Structural Engineering
Full Time masters degree course Civil and Structural Engineering at University of Sheffield, England. Successfully completed
B.ENG - Building Engineering
Full Time first degree in Building Engineering from University of Jos, Nigeria. Successfully completed with a second class honours degree - Upper Division
Work & Experience
Managing Partner
- Worked as Project Manager in a firm commissioned to implement a Greenfield project for a tomato company with its head office in Spain. I was in charge of procurement. Upon successful performance on the first phase on 25 hectares of land at Kaduna, Nigeria valued at approximately $5M the firm was commissioned to manage the second phase on over 1000 hectares of land at Ngasky, Kebbi State, Nigeria valued at over $50M. - Successfully completed the design, procurement process for award to contractors, monitoring and supervision of construction of buildings and roads/drainage network at two school sites of Faith Academy located at Lokoja and Benin, Nigeria valued at $3M.
Urban Habitat Specialist
- I provided efficient oversight project management services which involved overseeing the designs, costing and procurement process on the 250 housing units Greenfield ‘Area 49 Low Cost Housing Project’ at Lilongwe, Malawi valued at $2.5M. Upon completion of the project, I led the end of project monitoring and evaluation exercise which was successfully carried out. - I effectively provided technical support services to assist the National Offices in Nigeria, Senegal, Kenya and Cameroon to assess, design and develop urban housing and slum upgrading programs. The technical staff in the national offices were trained and carried along on the assessment and development of the report.
Project Manager
- I ensured the successful completion of the 102 units ‘Chateau Vallon Housing Project’ according to specifications, within the budget and time frame by carrying out the following actions: o Effective supervision of the engineers carrying out the designs o Timely application to utility and urban planning agency for permits o Transparent facilitation of the procurement process and contract award o Strict inspection and monitoring of construction o Scheduling critical meetings with stakeholders and sub-contractors to amicably resolve any issues that might cause delays.
Chief Engineer
was the head of department responsible for checking the structural drawings attached to building permit applications for of all storey buildings in Kaduna State. I transformed the department and ensured there was a 50% increase in number of applications checked.
Senioe Engineer
- Ensured the smooth completion of procurement processes and managed the office efficiently for improved productivity and accountability which led to a 30% reduction of overhead costs. - Provided a structured leadership style that ensured projects managed and supervised were successfully completed according to specifications, within budget and time frame.