Daniel Olatunde
Managing Director | Construction Project Manager
Benin City, NG.About
Highly accomplished Managing Director and Construction Project Manager with over two decades of experience spearheading business development, optimizing operational efficiencies, and leading complex construction projects. Proven ability to drive organizational transformation, foster collaborative cultures, and achieve significant results in profit growth and cost reduction. Adept at strategic planning, team leadership, and ensuring project adherence to quality and safety standards.
Work
Rockbadger Global Concept Limited
|Managing Director
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
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Summary
Led comprehensive business operations and strategic initiatives to drive growth, optimize performance, and ensure profitability for a global concept limited.
Highlights
Spearheaded successful business development initiatives, driving growth and expanding market presence in alignment with core competencies and strategic goals.
Led comprehensive change management initiatives across diverse business units, successfully aligning resources to achieve strategic objectives and realize significant benefits.
Optimized performance management frameworks and implemented process improvements, significantly boosting operational efficiency and reducing project turnaround times.
Negotiated favorable pricing and service agreements with customers and vendors, resulting in decreased expenses and increased profitability.
Cultivated a collaborative and inclusive work culture, significantly increasing employee morale and reducing turnover through strategic engagement programs.
Managed sales forecasts and financial planning, consistently achieving organizational revenue goals and preventing budget overages.
Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, strategically establishing key internal functions and defining position scopes for new organizational structures.
Supported top-level decision-making and strategic planning by cultivating productive relationships with senior leaders and advocating for critical personnel issues.
Costain West Africa
|General Senior Super Visor
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
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Summary
Oversaw daily operations and supervised teams to ensure project execution, adherence to safety, and achievement of organizational targets.
Highlights
Managed and mentored a team of employees, overseeing hiring, comprehensive training, and fostering professional growth.
Drove significant operational improvements, resulting in quantifiable cost savings and improved profit margins.
Identified critical operational issues, conducted thorough analysis, and implemented effective solutions to maintain project continuity.
Developed detailed project plans and communicated clear deadlines, ensuring timely completion of all assigned tasks.
Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to consistently achieve and exceed target operational results.
Mega Laborers
|Site Manager
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
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Summary
Managed daily site operations, supervised contractor activities, and ensured compliance with safety and project schedules for construction initiatives.
Highlights
Achieved and maintained a record of zero site accidents and lost work days for over 10 years, ensuring paramount safety standards across all projects.
Planned, coordinated, and managed all operational and field safety programs for diverse building construction, infrastructure, and public works projects.
Managed site development projects in collaboration with civil engineers, ensuring full compliance with city and county ordinances and regulations.
Supervised contractor work processes, ensuring strict adherence to project schedules, quality standards, and efficient resource utilization.
Recruited, hired, and provided comprehensive training to new workers, building capable project teams and overseeing daily site operations.
Watchtower Bible & Tract Society
|Plumbing & Pipe Fitting
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
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Summary
Installed, maintained, and repaired complex piping systems, ensuring high-quality workmanship and achieving full customer satisfaction.
Highlights
Delivered emergency plumbing services for installations and repairs (toilets, water heaters, appliances), consistently achieving 100% customer satisfaction.
Installed and maintained complex piping systems, including valves, hangers, supports, and flanges, ensuring optimal functionality and system integrity.
Consulted with customers to provide repair recommendations, estimate project costs, and define clear completion timelines.
Interpreted complex blueprints to determine optimal materials and procedures, ensuring precise project execution and compliance with specifications.
Implemented comprehensive maintenance and repair programs for critical systems, including water mains, natural gas, and fire suppression.
Watchtower Bible & Tract Society Of New York
|Construction Project Manager
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
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Summary
Directed the full lifecycle of construction projects, from initiation and cost management to successful commissioning and stakeholder communication.
Highlights
Managed the full lifecycle of construction projects, from procurement and planning through to commissioning and successful handover.
Developed and initiated construction projects, meticulously managing costs and monitoring performance to ensure successful delivery within budget.
Led cross-functional project teams through all phases, including design, construction, and successful launch, achieving project milestones.
Consistently met project deadlines while upholding stringent build quality and ensuring paramount workplace safety standards.
Provided rigorous fiduciary oversight, consistently maintaining projects within budget constraints and recommending strategic adjustments to optimize resource allocation.
Facilitated seamless communication between internal teams, contractors, and vendors, ensuring complete project cohesion and alignment.
Education
Columbia University
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Certificate
Construction Project Management
Cambridge International College
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International Diploma
Accounting & Finance in Business Management
Languages
English
Certificates
Certificate of Competence-Plumbing & Fitting - Federal Ministry OF Labour & Productivity-Trade Test Class 1-3
Issued By
Federal Ministry OF Labour & Productivity
Defensive Driving - Testimonial
Skills
Project & Operations Management
Construction Management, Project Management, Operations Management, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Delegation.
Quality & Safety
Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Safety Coordination, OSHA Compliance, Workers' Compensation.
Leadership & Development
Staff Management, Mentoring & Training, Business Development.
Contract Management
Contract Management.