AKUTU KENNETH IKENNA

PERSONAL PROFILE STATEMENT
I am a highly focused, innovative and self-motivated civil engineer with a vast experience in
construction management. I have specialties in the recommendation and use of construction
chemicals and execution of other specialized activities in the construction process like
waterproofing, structural strengthening, joint sealing, grouting, concrete refurbishment, flooring
systems and protective coating. These aforementioned skills I have put to use in solving a whole
lot of issues for clients and contractors during new construction, renovation and maintenance
works. I have a passion for learning and implementing new innovation and technology in the
construction industry.

EXPERIENCE

SELF-EMPLOYED: Safeguard Structures Limited, Yaba, Lagos; May 2013 – Till date
Position Held:
CEO/Freelance civil engineer
Duties:
• Undertaking technical and feasibility studies including site investigations.
• Preparation and negotiation of bills for proposed work.
• Liaising with clients, contractors and other professionals on work sites.
• Managing workers, budgets and project resources.
• Arranging workers, equipment and materials to be used on site.
• Scheduling material and equipment purchases and deliveries.
• Making sure the project complies with legal requirements, especially health and safety.
• Ensuring projects run smoothly and structures are completed within budget and on time.

Concrete Logistics Limited, Ikeja, Lagos; October 2011 – September 2012
Position Held:
Project supervisor
Duties:
• Managing workers on site.
• Daily inspection of existing work sites to ensure work is done as planned.
• Arranging workers, equipment and materials to be used on site.
• Recommending to management materials and process by which jobs should be carried
out.
• Preparing of work schedule and activity reports.
• Inspecting prospective work sites and making recommendations to management for
subsequent preparation of bills.
• Making sure the project complies with legal requirements, especially health and safety.

Epe Local Government, Epe, Lagos; November 2010 – September 2011
(One year NYSC)
Position Held: Site Supervisor
Duties:
• Assisting superiors and subordinates in executing there tasks.

Novacoke Builders Limited, Iganmu, Lagos; June 2008 – November 2008
(Six months Industrial Training)
Position Held:
Trainee engineer
Duties:
• Supervising the activities of workers on site
• Assist in the setting out of building
• Taking stocks of materials and office supplies

EDUCATION
Federal University of Technology, Owerri ; January 2010
B.Eng (2nd Class Upper Division) Civil Engineering
Ilupeju Secondary School, Ilupeju, Lagos; July 2001
Senior Secondary School Certificate (WASSCE)

COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office
AUTOCAD
TRAININGS
Nigerian Institute of Safety Professionals
SPDC Accredited HSE Competence Development Training – Level 2 (Appreciation)
SPDC Accredited HSE Competence Development Training – Level 3 (Supervision)
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
Nigerian Institute of Management – Proficiency Certificate in Management

PERSONAL PROFILE
Good leadership skills
Ability to work effectively in a team
Physical and mental Alertness
Good interpersonal skills
Integrity and Honesty
Strong analytical mind
Excellent oral and written communication skills

INTERESTS
Attending workshops, lectures, seminars and trainings

HOBBIES
Reading, swimming, playing football and lawn tennis