John Olanrewaju

Project Coordinator (Remote) at Smartway Real Estate Inc. (2023-01 – Present)

Manage a portfolio of 12+ concurrent commercial construction projects (each valued above $300K CAD), overseeing full project life-cycle from pre-construction through to completion — entirely remotely from Nigeria.
Serve as primary liaison between property owners, general contractors, and 20+ trade vendors; evaluate bids, scopes of work, and estimates, resulting in a 15% reduction in procurement delays.
Build and maintain digital project schedules using Asana and Google Workspace; implement weekly monitoring and follow-up cadence, achieving a 20% improvement in schedule adherence.
Prepare weekly progress reports, budget variance summaries, and delivery status updates for Canadian stakeholders, improving visibility and reducing unexpected project deviations by 15–25%.
Facilitate virtual coordination meetings and site check-ins across time zones, strengthening contractor accountability and enabling faster issue resolution.
Review and process change orders, contractor invoices, and purchase orders; flag budget variances and escalate risks proactively to senior management.

Maintenance Engineer (Contract) at Bovas & Company Ltd. (2023-01 – 2023-12)

Executed multi-trade maintenance works (electrical, plumbing, metalworks, painting) across a network of fuel stations, coordinating on-site technicians to meet operational and safety standards.
Managed cost-effective material and vendor sourcing to minimise station downtime; delivered all works within budget and on schedule.

Building Maintenance Engineer at Goldfire Construction Company (2022-01 – 2022-12)

Led full-scope renovation works for two Sterling Bank branches (Aba and Umuahia), coordinating multi-trade teams across concurrent timelines to maintain quality and schedule compliance.
Supervised daily contractor activities, resolved on-site issues in real time, and monitored material usage — contributing to reduced rework and faster project turnaround.

Site Supervisor at Olumat Construction Company (2021-01 – 2022-12)

Supervised demolition and site preparation for 3 residential development projects; interpreted building drawings and designed site layouts to support planning.
Enforced health and safety compliance across all sites — achieved zero recorded incidents over the engagement period.
Collaborated with site teams to resolve construction challenges and maintain workflow continuity.

Industrial Training — Quantity Surveying & Estimating at Gbenga Building Services (2016-01 – 2016-12)

Prepared bills of quantities and cost estimates for 10+ building maintenance projects; supervised ongoing works and participated in quality control of paint production processes.

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