Hussein Akar

Background

About Hussein Akar

Construction Project Manager/Site Engineer with extensive knowledge of new home construction, capable of supervising and completing large-scale projects worth up to N1 billion on schedule and within budget. Bringing six years of project management expertise, including plan formulation, cost control, scheduling, quality control, documentation, team management, and contract management. Specialized in evaluating project requirements while adhering to cost-effective quality control standards and surpassing client expectations for design, quality, timeliness, and budget. KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE: • Site Management • Project Management • Quantity Surveying • Planning & Execution • Reporting & Documentation • Scheduling • Facility Management • Construction Management • Stakeholder Management • Budgeting & Forecasting • Procurement • Contract Negotiation • Vendor & Supplier Management • Drainage Design • Cost Management SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Project-managed the build of over 20 new homes ranging in price from N200m to N750m within 12 months, with each build completed on time and within budget. • Developed and implemented a site-wide productivity improvement plan, which increased overall productivity by over 20%. • Sourced several new vendors for kitchen and bathroom installations, which resulted in an average cost saving of N2m per dwelling. • Successfully delivered an N500m, 10-home construction project two months ahead of schedule and N2m under budget. • Achieved a total of N20m under budget across all builds completed within 3 years. • Developed rapport and fruitful relationships with essential contacts, within and outside the organization. Committed to designing environmentally conscious and cost-effective public and private infrastructure solutions.