Alex Umerie

Dedicated and results-driven Project Manager with a proven record of planning, executing, and closing complex projects within scope, budget, and timeline parameters. Expert knowledge of agile project management frameworks (Scrum, Kanban), experience working with waterfall project management methodologies and genuine enthusiasm for knowledge and education. Over 7 years of experience in a diverse range of industries, demonstrating exceptional leadership in guiding cross-functional teams towards project success. Recognized for my expertise in project lifecycle management, risk assessment, and stakeholder collaboration, I am committed to delivering high-impact projects that drive organizational growth and innovation.

Project Manager (Owner) St, Boniface General Hospital May 2023 – Date

(St. Boniface Hospital is Manitoba's second largest hospital. The hospital buildings cover about 120,774 m2 (1,300,000 sq ft).

Construction of a new state-of-the-art emergency department for St. Boniface General Hospital. Responsible for managing multiple projects from inception to completion, with a significant on-site presence / management during the construction phase.

Emergency Department Construction Project – Winnipeg, Canada – $156m

• Worked with the Director to develop and execute project plans for multiple/simultaneous small-scale construction, redevelopment, and program development projects for the hospitals. Collaborated with multiple hospital staff, external consultants, and contractors to coordinate and schedule the completion of project work including but not limited to staging of construction work, closure of areas within the hospital and shutdowns of utilities. Provided project management leadership to staff, including the development and use of standard communication and reporting tools and processes for key stakeholders. Interfaced co-operatively with the maintenance teams to ensure that facility standards are being met, training is properly coordinated, and warranties are appropriately managed.
• Results

I. Improved build quality through the implementation of regular design coordination meetings with existing hospital clinical and engineering teams.

II. Built and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, including healthcare facility administrators, regulatory authorities, and other relevant parties.

III. Identified and mitigated potential risks and issues that may impact project timelines or quality.

Pre-Construction Project Manager Cobra Construction Oct 2022 – May 2023

(Cobra Construction specializes in general contracting, new construction, renovations, and modular builds)

Multiplex and Food Court Project Norway House, Manitoba $30m

• Oversaw pre-construction deliverables from project introduction through construction document completion. Managed project engineering to ensure it is in accordance with the documents and contractual requirements. Participated in design meetings with owners, architects, consultants, and engineers to provide real-time feedback on cost, schedule, and constructability. Ensured coordination of technical and administrative resources with other internal/external partners.
• Results

IV. Managed the delivery of architectural and engineering components within schedule and budget.

V. Recommended project process improvements to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.

VI. Played a key role in facilitating internal lesson’s learned meetings and sharing continuous improvement opportunities to the team.

Project Coordinator Greenville LNG Aug 2017 – Oct 2022

(Greenville LNG company Ltd. is the pioneer Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and distribution company).

Played a key role in the ensuring that work is performed in accordance with project our customer requirements in setting up a regasification station for the supply of liquefied natural gas.

Customer Regasification Projects, Various Locations – Civil Construction – $2m Every Nine Months

• Performed administrative tasks such as maintaining project artifacts and managing project knowledge. Developed project drawings and provided oversights for detailing and finishing works, drawing quality. Provided key data to project management function such as project status information, project performance reports, budget, and schedule updates, and assisted in the comprehensive review of all project reports. Effectively exchanged timely, accurate, appropriate, and relevant information with stakeholders using suitable methods. Coordinated change orders, RFI responses, drawing revision process and construction and meeting minutes.
• Results

VII. Increased focus on competences and track record regarding troubled projects.

VIII. Day-to-day aspects of management such as cost, programme, risk, change control and stakeholder engagement.

IX. Resolved conflicts that arise between contractors because of task dependencies and drive team cohesion with the focus on strategic goals.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Master’s Degree in Architecture (Distinction) Jan 2014 – Jul 2015

University of Lincoln, United Kingdom. 

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture Aug 2008 – Aug 2012

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. 

CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional (PMP) 2023

Project Management Institute, United States of America

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) 2018

Project Management Institute, United States of America

Certified Professional PRINCE 2 Practitioner 2018

AXELOS, United Kingdom Government.

Certified Professional SCRUM MASTER (PSM I) 2022

Scrum.org

PMI - Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) 2023

Project Management Institute, United States of America

Member, Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society 2023

Canada.