Alabi Akinwale

Highly accomplished Civil Engineer Manager with over 10 years of experience in diverse construction projects, including Pavement infrastructure, Multi-Level buildings, Industrial structural steel works, Airport and Aviation Construction , with Proven ability to manage site operations, ensure quality control, and implement stringent health and safety protocols. Adept at quantity estimation, risk assessment, and client liaison, with a strong track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Contract Site Engineer - Roadstone- CRH Ltd. - Belgard Quarry, Furtunstown

(2023-06 - 2026-10)

• Spearheaded the management of Tar/Milling Crews and Subcontractors for pavement infrastructure projects.
• Directed the weekly work plan to optimise productivity and resource allocation.
• Authored Engineering RAMS (Risk Assessment Method Statements) and submitted updated operative training records to client representatives.
• Participated in Quarterly Safety meetings, championing the enforcement of new Health and Safety policies.
• Oversaw quality control testing, including Texture Depth, carpet tile tests, Geogrid pull tests, Density tests, HRA Materials chipping spread rate tests, Temperature tests, and straight edge tests, meticulously documenting all tar laying records.
• Coordinated truck logistics and liaised with the Quarry Weighbridge for efficient operations.
• Approved daily plant and equipment maintenance pre-start checks, recommending necessary repairs, and oversaw Tar/Milling crews to ensure adherence to required tolerances, customer satisfaction, and TII Series 900 standards.
• Facilitated project completion and sign-off with a diverse range of clients including BAM Ireland, John Paul Civil, PJ Hegarty, Clonmel Enterprises, DM Groundworks, Rossmore Civils, Wills Bros, OHLA-OHMG Ltd, JJ Rhatigan, B&C Contractors, Glent Group, FIMA Contractors, Shannon Valley, Sisk Glass bottle, Murphy Ireland, O Keeffe Civils, Flynn Management, and Town more Engineering.
• Organised daily work plans, requisitioning necessary equipment and plant resources.
• Liaised with client representatives to finalise design levels for each layer of Tarmac pavements.
• Managed site health and safety by completing online site inductions, signing customer Daily Safe Plan of Action (SPA), conducting toolbox talks for tar crews, tracking Tar truck KPIs, and performing monthly audits on Flex, ensuring crew compliance with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) regulations.
• Identified and managed hazards on site, conducting relevant Environmental Health Risk Assessments (EHRA).
• Ensured the sign-off of Site Specific Work Plans (SSWP), Method Statements, and adherence to the Overhead Power Line booklet.
• Negotiated quantities with clients, raised necessary memos, pursued invoices, submitted tonnage reconciliation sheets, and verified actual tonnage against forecasted figures.
• Mediated conflicts on site and monitored productivity levels.
• Compiled daily timesheets, recorded accomplished tasks, and submitted copies to the Contract Manager.

Project Engineer - Azimuth Engineering Construction Ltd - Abuja, Nigeria

(2019-12 - 2022-08)

• Directed the rehabilitation of road infrastructure for an Armed Forces scheme in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Managed daily work plans to achieve maximum productivity.
• Enforced company safety policies and engineering risk assessments.
• Developed Bills of Engineering Measurements and Quantities (BEMQ) and negotiated variations with clients and stakeholders.
• Managed quality control processes and enforced company zero-tolerance standards.
• Oversaw procurement activities and provided high-intensity logistical planning.
• Supervised the acquisition of topographical engineering surveying data, submitting it to the design team, and authored reports for the supervising agency, ensuring compliance with local legislation.
• Submitted engineering designs to the supervising agency for approval and generated Requests for Information (RFI) as required.
• Participated in joint inspection meetings, discussing critical project areas with stakeholders and monitoring project progress to uphold quality standards.
• Managed project risks, liaised effectively with clients, and cultivated strong working relationships.

Construction Manager - ULO Consultant LTD. - Asaba International Airport-Greenfield project.

(2018-05 - 2019-10)

• Directed the construction of an Airfield Apron extension designed to accommodate large aircraft.
• Managed the Deep Excavation Piling Package, ensuring critical path tasks were completed within strict possession windows.
• Championed site safety initiatives and enforced engineering risk assessments.
• Utilised stop-work authority when necessary and delivered safety briefings.
• Interfaced with Air Safety officers to guarantee that airside boundaries were not breached.
• Attended safety meetings, followed up on drawing reviews, and issued RFI to relevant stakeholders.
• Developed a 4-week look-ahead plan, defining task sequences and logistics to prevent bottlenecks.
• Supervised deep excavations, ensuring clean fills were segregated before leaving excavated trenches for landside access.
• Enforced airfield safety protocols and adhered to Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) bylaws.
• Managed Foreign Object Debris (FOD) on taxiways and airfields, successfully handing back clean surfaces to air traffic control.
• Managed geotechnical monitoring data and sub-surface geological mapping, resulting in the adequate monitoring of ground differential settlements, changes in water levels, and wall deflections.
• Collaborated with the design team, supervising consultants, and client representatives to generate formal RFI.
• Organised back-up plans to avoid delays and disruptions to existing airfield operations.
• Managed subcontractor conflicts with a zero-tolerance approach, allocated resources along the critical path, and achieved maximum productivity.
• Monitored quality control results and structural integrity, generating pre-pour checklists and concrete pour cards.

Civil Engineering Manager - Ciba Construction Limited - Abuja, Nigeria

(2017-03 - 2018-02)

• Oversaw the construction of the largest rice mill infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa, ranking third globally.
• Ensured precise positioning of silo piles.
• Managed work planning and enforced site logistical sequences.
• Supervised the construction of mill warehouses and factory buildings.
• Prepared and submitted all risk assessment reports to the Project Director.
• Reviewed working drawings, applied specific codes, and established daily work programmes, estimating and approving required materials, workforce, and equipment for daily tasks.
• Controlled project costs and managed contractor contracts.
• Administered site health and safety protocols.
• Monitored quality control results.
• Liaised and collaborated with the design team, project consultants, and relevant stakeholders.
• Mentored and developed a junior team of four employees through delegation and training, communicating effectively with project executives and stakeholders to clarify complex issues.
• Delivered the project within the stipulated timeline and budget, adhering to financial constraints and acceptable tolerances.

Civil Engineer - Eko Piles Nigeria Limited - Lagos, Nigeria

(2014-12 - 2016-11)

• Directed the construction of a 17-story reinforced concrete frame building with upper-level car parks.
• Set out all pile positions and mobilised Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) machines to designated locations.
• Managed deep excavation and reinforced concrete crews.
• Oversaw pile integrity testing results.
• Interpreted design working drawings for foremen and subcontractors.
• Managed safety protocols, achieving zero incidents.
• Coordinated planning and logistics to avoid bottlenecks and disruptions.
• Reviewed site working drawings and followed daily work programmes.
• Collaborated with the estimating team, providing technical support and engineering options to achieve optimal value, while managing a project segment.
• Managed contract design documents.
• Resolved conflicts on site, monitored daily productivity, and requisitioned building materials.
• Liaised with local authorities to ensure compliance with construction regulations and bylaws.

Site Surveyor/Manager - Nigerian Army Post Housing Scheme - West, Nigeria

(2013-06 - 2014-09)

• Managed the construction of 45 km of highway infrastructure, encompassing groundwork, earthworks, storm drains, retaining walls, sewer systems, rigid pavements, curbs, walkways, road markings, and traffic signals.
• Conducted topographical surveys and submitted field data to the Project Manager for design purposes.
• Set out road designs, including coordinates, alignment, and profiles with precise levels using a Leica TC 1205.
• Performed volume calculations for earthworks and materials.
• Consulted with the Chief Surveyor regarding new regulations for approved roadways.
• Presented progress reports to the Project Executive.
• Estimated the quantity of materials required for sub-base and base stabilization.
• Managed quality control and assurance on site.
• Developed a program for equipment allocation.

Site Engineer - Kouris Construction Limited - Abuja City Centre, Nigeria

(2011-08 - 2013-03)

• Supervised the construction of a 15-story multi-level reinforced concrete frame building for the Bank of Commerce and Industry Headquarters, Nigeria.
• Conducted daily risk assessments to identify potential hazards.
• Estimated the volume of deep excavation required for the project.
• Verified the quantity of building materials and placed orders.
• Ensured the correct materials were utilised and that work adhered to required design standards, implementing the daily program of work and efficiently organising plant and equipment.
• Maintained quality control and upheld health and safety regulations on site.
• Resolved unexpected technical difficulties encountered during construction.
• Collaborated with the Project Manager, executed site tasks, and performed cube testing.
• Attended site meetings, with reports disseminated to the Project Director.

L9- Certificate, Strategic Construction Management - Strategic Construction Management - ATU (2026-09)

Bachelor of Engineering Degree - Civil Engineering - The Federal University of Technology (2005-09 - 2010-04)

Diploma - Surveying and Geoinformatics - The Federal Polytechnic (2001-01 - 2004-10)