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Umar Farouq

@umarfarouq

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Operations and procurement leader with 15+ years delivering construction projects and compliant building solutions.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead operations and procurement for construction or building-technology projects—driving compliant inspections, structured tendering, and on-time delivery across sites. I value cross-functional leadership, clear governance, and measurable project outcomes.

I’m an Operations and Procurement Professional with over 15 years of experience in the construction and building technology sectors. I orchestrate complex procurement cycles, manage multi-site construction projects, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver quality results.

As a Building Consultant (Dec 2023–present), I draft repair and renovation plans, conduct detailed building inspections and surveys, and provide technical advisory to ensure full adherence to applicable regulations. I also manage material procurement and vendor relations to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Previously, as Director of Operations and Head of Procurement at Hamasons Nigeria Limited (2018–2023), I led tender document preparation, competitive tender facilitation, and award coordination. Earlier, as a State Supervisor with UNICEF (Kaduna State), I managed end-to-end supervision of community infrastructure projects, and I previously served as Principal / ICT Manager / Director of Studies—strengthening my ability to run operations with both technical precision and disciplined governance.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Building Consultant

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Private

Dec 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Drafts repair and renovation plans based on client requirements and technical standards, and conducts detailed building inspections to identify structural issues and code violations. Coordinates materials procurement and vendor relations to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Repair & Renovation Planning Inspections Code Compliance Procurement Vendor Management Resource Coordination Technical Advisory

Director of Operations & Procurement

Hamasons Nigeria Limited

Sep 2018 - Jan 2023 (4 years 4 months)

Coordinated preparation and facilitation of competitive tender documents to secure contract awards while directing cost-effective sourcing and delivery of goods and services for corporate clients. Led site supervision for critical infrastructure projects, including solar boreholes, classroom blocks, and Early Child Care Centers across Kaduna State.

Tender Management Strategic Sourcing Vendor Management Procurement Operations Site Supervision Cost Effective Care

Site Supervisor (UNICEF)

Unicef (Kaduna State)

Jan 2016 - Jan 2023 (7 years)

Executed rural infrastructure projects across Kaduna State, including construction of VIP latrines across various LGAs. Managed end-to-end design and construction supervision for residential and terrace projects in Mahuta (Kaduna) and other locations including Cadastral Zone (Kaura) and Millennium City (Kaduna).

Construction Supervision End To End Project Oversight Site Inspections Construction Management Residential Terrace Supervision Project Documentation

Principal / ICT Manager

Penfield Science Academy

Jan 2011 - Jan 2014 (3 years)

Directed academic operations and managed ICT infrastructure to support institutional learning objectives. Oversaw day-to-day educational and technology functions to ensure continuity of institutional delivery.

Educational Leadership Technology Enablement Team Coordination