Lawrence Zahemen

An Experienced Civil/Structural Engineer with 11+ years of hands-on experience in the structural design and execution of residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. Adept in reinforced concrete structures, site supervision, structural design and detailing. Proven track record of delivering high-profile projects from conceptual design to construction completion.

Proficient in AutoCAD, RCD 2000 (Structures) and STAAD Pro. Registered with COREN and a Corporate Member of NSE. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Structural & Materials Engineering.

Senior Structural Engineer at Andok Project Consultants Ltd (2019-01 – Present)

• Produced BS 8110 standard-compliant structural designs, detailing and bar bending schedules.
• Participated in client meetings to optimize project delivery.
• Produce Structural engineering designs within the clients time frame
• Oversaw site works to ensure compliance with design, safety, and quality standards.

Principal Structural Engineer at Zapro Engineering Ltd (2018-01 – Present)

• Led the structural design and supervision of various residential, educational, and commercial buildings.
• Managed design approval processes with regulatory authorities (FCDA).
• Oversaw site inspections and ensured structural integrity from foundation to finishing.
• Provided technical leadership and mentored junior engineers.

Structural Engineering Consultant at 3P Design Concept Ltd (2013-01 – Present)

• Supervised foundation and structural works on residential and commercial projects.
• Ensured quality control in mix design and structural integrity.
• Provide structural shopping drawings in the case of architectural adjustment
• Participate in stakeholders meetings to align structural solutions with project goals, resolve design and on site engineering issues, and strengthen stake holders collaboration
• Developing progress reports highlighting construction millstones, identified structural deficiencies and proposed corrective measures.

Structural Design Engineer at JP and S Engineering Ltd (2013-01 – 2017-12)

• Designed over 100+ residential and commercial buildings using BS8110 reinforced concrete approach.
• Conducted structural load assessments and supervised drafting and detailing.
• Collaborated closely with architects and other consultants from the design to project completion.
• Training of new Civil Engineering staff on structural design methods and analysis.

Civil/Structural Engineer at CITEC International Estate Ltd (2012-01 – 2013-12)

• Concurrently supervised the construction for 3 health centers, and 2 town halls using EPS (expansive polystyrene) blocks to ensure compliance to the design specification.
• Prepared engineering cost evaluations and project schedules.
• Preparation of an updated bill of engineering measurement for the various project
• Providing regular progress briefings to the CEO, detailing completed work, and challenges encountered and solutions implemented.

Ph.D. in Structural and Material Engineering – University of Ilorin

M.Eng. in Structural and Material Engineering – University of Ilorin (2016-01 – 2018-12)

B.Eng. in Civil Engineering – Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (2005-01 – 2010-12)