Michael David

Civil Engineer and project professional with over 11 years of experience spanning civil engineering design, construction supervision, quality control/QA-QC inspection, project management, engineering consultancy and project operations. Experienced in site inspection, verification of executed works, materials and specification compliance, construction documentation, contractor coordination, HSE compliance, progress monitoring and technical reporting. Recent project responsibilities include quality and inspection coordination, ITP implementation, documentation review, equipment/calibration verification and operational oversight across industrial, infrastructure and project-delivery activities.

Strong analytical, documentation and multidisciplinary coordination skills with advanced AutoCAD and Revit capability and working knowledge of Microsoft Project and Civil 3D.

Operations Manager at Masanete Projects Ltd (2025-01 – 2026-12)

Part-Time

• Enforced Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and coordinated inspection activities, including witnessing FAT/SIT where required.
• Verified Certificates of Conformance (CoCs) and Material Test Reports (MTRs) for project equipment and materials, including tubulars, wellhead components, BOP equipment and elastomers.
• Oversaw casing and tubing running procedures, including verification of drifts, tallies, torque/turn graphs and connection make-up acceptance criteria.
• Supervised fabrication, installation and project delivery activities while monitoring compliance with approved specifications, quality requirements and HSE procedures.
• Coordinated project operations, contractors, manpower, procurement and logistics to support timely execution and successful handover.
• Prepared operational, inspection and technical reports and maintained project documentation for quality and delivery tracking.

Design Consultant at ULTIBIZ Consultant (2025-01 – 2026-12)

Part-Time

• Validated mud checks and cement slurry quality-control results, including density, rheology, free-fluid and thickening-time parameters, and reviewed associated laboratory results.
• Audited permits, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and lifting plans to verify compliance with approved work procedures and HSE requirements.
• Verified calibration status and documentation for gauges, load cells, torque equipment and flow meters used in project activities.
• Provided civil/structural design consultancy for industrial and infrastructure projects, including a steel shelter for Azura Power Plant and a steel warehouse with integrated portacabins.
• Prepared engineering drawings, BOQs and technical specifications using AutoCAD and Revit Architecture.
• Supported design review, technical coordination and technical decision-making.

State Supervising Consultant at NDDC–IFAD LIFE-ND Programme (2025-01 – 2026-12)

Project/Consultancy Engagement

• Supervised Cassava Processing Cluster and Fish Processing Cluster construction projects under the LIFE-ND programme.
• Conducted site inspections and monitored construction progress, workmanship and compliance with project specifications and quality requirements.
• Verified executed works, measurements and project milestones and prepared technical and progress reports.
• Coordinated contractors and project stakeholders to support compliant and timely project execution.

Civil Engineer / Consultant at StepMarDav Ltd (2020-11 – 2025-12)

• Designed roads and drainage infrastructure and performed horizontal and vertical alignments.
• Prepared engineering drawings, BOQs, estimates and construction documentation.
• Supervised construction activities, monitored site progress and conducted site inspections and quality-control activities.
• Coordinated procurement of construction materials and worked with contractors and site managers to plan and execute construction activities.
• Provided engineering consultancy for road, drainage and building projects.

Civil Engineer at Nereta Engineering Services (2018-05 – 2020-11)

• Planned and supervised construction projects from design through execution.
• Conducted site inspections, including assessment of soil, grades and elevations.
• Conducted quality-control inspections and reviewed construction activities for compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinated procurement of construction materials and prepared design plans, blueprints and construction drawings.
• Coordinated with construction site managers to develop work orders and support project execution.

Design Engineer at Igho Consultants (2017-01 – 2018-05)

• Supported engineering design development through analysis, simulation and 3D modelling.
• Liaised with stakeholders to establish and document design requirements.
• Designed ventilation systems for cleanrooms and general manufacturing facilities.
• Integrated environmental and safety considerations into engineering solutions.
• Prepared technical specifications, engineering design documentation and CAD drawings using AutoCAD.

Industrial Training Student at Setraco Nigeria Ltd (2013-09 – 2014-09)

• Inspected existing bridges and municipal roads for serviceability and participated in engineering surveys.
• Took levels, established survey benchmarks and worked with survey teams on road infrastructure projects.
• Participated in the design of a 2 km highway and drainage project and assisted with sight-distance and culvert calculations.

Secondary School Physics Teacher at NYSC (2015-11 – 2016-10)

• Taught Physics and Mathematics and conducted laboratory demonstrations and practical activities.
• Developed hands-on learning activities and encouraged analytical and critical thinking.

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Civil Engineering – Delta State University, Abraka (2014)

West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) – Our Redeemer's College, Abraka (2009)

Primary School Leaving Certificate (PSLC) – Lulu Primary School, Ughelli (2003)