EDEmmanuel Dada
@emmanueldada
I am a construction project manager. construction estimator and quantity surveyor driving quality cost-efficient delivery.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented construction estimator and quantity surveyor with over nine years' experience delivering accurate cost estimates, BOQs, tender submissions and project cost plans across residential, commercial and infrastructure works. I hold ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification and am proficient in MS Excel and MS Project with knowledge of Australian construction standards and contracts.
I have supported successful tender submissions, applied value-engineering to achieve up to 10% savings, negotiated supplier and subcontractor rates and produced feasibility studies and cost forecasts that guided project financing. I seek roles where I can lead cost planning, tendering and risk/quality assurance within a collaborative, safety-focused team and am open to relocation to Australia, US and Europe.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Estimator / Quantity Surveyor
Tod Spencer Associates
Feb 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)
Prepared detailed cost estimates and BOQs for multi‑million‑dollar residential and commercial projects, contributing to successful tender awards and applying value engineering that achieved 10% cost savings. Ensured ISO 9001 compliance and managed subcontractor bid evaluations and negotiations to align projects with client budgets.
Assistant Estimator
Topworks Nig. Limited
Aug 2015 - Jan 2020 (4 years 5 months)
Assisted in preparing tender submissions and contractor bid evaluations, conducted material take‑offs and supplier price benchmarking, and supported project cost control and reporting. Prepared interim payment certificates and progress valuations to support cashflow and project delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ULUniversity of Lagos
Master of Science, Building (Construction Management)
Master of Science in Building (Construction Management), completed at the University of Lagos in 2011.
OUObafemi Awolowo University
Bachelor of Science, Quantity Surveying
Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying from Obafemi Awolowo University, completed in 2005.
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