Senior Cost Estimator | Amaiden Energy Ltd. – Bonny Island, Rivers State. July 2025 – Present
- Review, challenge, and validate contractor and consultant cost estimates to ensure accuracy, transparency, and value for money.
- Lead the development of project budgets from feasibility through to final delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic financial objectives.
- Prepare Class 1–5 cost estimates (as applicable) to support business cases, funding approvals, and change control processes.
- Provide cost input and analysis during procurement processes, including evaluation of bids and contract negotiations.
- Perform cost benchmarking using internal and external data to validate project estimates and identify cost-
saving opportunities.
- Support capital governance processes by producing and presenting cost reports, variance analyses, and risk-
adjusted estimates to internal stakeholders.
- Evaluate cost implications of scope changes and provide recommendations to support informed decision-
making.
- Work closely with project managers, planners, finance, and external consultants to ensure consistent cost management across all project phases.
Cost Estimator | Seflam SGL Ltd. – Bonny Island, Rivers State October 2024 – July 2025
- Achieved 12% procurement cost savings through strategic supplier engagement and market trend analysis for the Nigeria LNG RA Upgrade Project.
- Spearheaded the development of a cost-tracking database, reducing estimation errors by 20% and improving resource allocation.
- Collaborated with procurement teams to negotiate competitive supplier contracts, cutting lead times for PO placements by 20%.
- Collaborated with commercial and procurement teams to evaluate tender submissions, contributing to the selection of value-for-money solutions without compromising quality.
- Delivered comprehensive cost variance and tender reports, enabling stakeholders to reduce unplanned expenditure by $200K.
- Advised senior leadership on cost risk and contingency strategies that resulted in more resilient budgeting for major capital investments.
Quantity Surveyor | First Marine & Engr. Services Ltd. – Bonny Island, Rivers State. Nov. 2022 – October 2024
- Optimized cost plans for the Nigeria LNG Train 7 Project, valued at over $10B, delivering $10M+ in savings through effective resource allocation and negotiation strategies.
- Reduced cash flow discrepancies by 15% via detailed cost and value reporting, ensuring financial accuracy across all projects.
- Drove a 10% improvement in contractor reliability by fostering strong supplier relationships and ensuring timely material deliveries.
- Identified and mitigated potential cost risks, preventing over $250K in unforeseen project expenses.
- Invoiced accurately and timely through detailed calculations, reducing payment time by at least 5%.
Quantity Surveyor | Abokus Integrated Security Ltd. – Eleme, Rivers State. July 2022 – Nov. 2022
- Delivered a 95% success rate in tenders by producing accurate cost breakdowns and aligning methodologies with project goals.
- Negotiated and secured cost-efficient supplier contracts, achieving 10% savings on project costs for perimeter security installations for Port Harcourt Refinery Company.
- Enhanced payment cycle efficiency by improving valuation processes, reducing approval delays by 20%.
Quantity Surveyor | Royal Haskoning DHV Nig. Ltd. – Onne, Rivers State. March 2021 – Nov. 2022
- Designed cost forecasts for $50M infrastructure projects, ensuring budget adherence within 5% variance across all phases on projects like West Africa Container Terminals Onne and Nigeria Breweries Enugu.
- Streamlined tender processes, improving response times by 15% and increasing bidding success rates.
- Minimized budget deviations by 10% through diligent monitoring of project progress and continuous cost database updates.
Quantity Surveyor | Monier Construction Co. Ltd, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. July 2018 – Sept 2019
- Estimated and monitored project budgets for large-scale drainage and road construction works (NEWMAP projects) worth over $15M.
- Oversaw subcontract administration and cost negotiations.
- Properly documented all project correspondences, leading to easy accessibility and ease of work.
Estimator | Megastar Tech & Construction Co. Ltd. – Port Harcourt, Rivers State. January 2014 – June 2018
- Reduced estimation errors by 15% by integrating Planswift into workflows, improving overall project profitability on projects like Rivers Monorail Project and PTDF Skill Acquisition Centre.
- Successfully estimated costs for large-scale projects, such as the $25M Rainbow Town and $35M NCDMB headquarters, with accuracy within a 5% margin.
- Accelerated tendering processes by mentoring junior estimators, achieving faster submission timelines and higher quality outputs.
Quantity Surveyor | Subsidy Reinvestment & Empowerment Programme – Abuja. June 2013 – December 2013
- Revalidated cost estimates for over 30 Primary Health Centres, reducing renovation budgets by 10%.
- Provided actionable recommendations that improved project cost efficiency across multiple project sites.
