APONGNWU WILSON AWAMACHI
Civil Engineer
YAOUNDE,Centre Region
Summary
Highly accomplished Civil Engineer and Construction Manager with over 15 years of experience in the construction industry with proven ability to design, coordinate, and manage complex projects, lead teams effectively and deliver exceptional results within budget and schedule constraints.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Design and Construction Engineer/Consultant
International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA-Cameroon)
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted in the design and management of the construction project, coordinating between international and local architects and overseeing the construction process
- Played a key role in drafting the RFP, overseeing contractor selection, and assisting with contract drafting
- Conducted regular project audits to identify and mitigate risks
- Positioned the client's development team as a strategic business partner
- Prioritized work and developed solutions for complex problems.
Project Design Engineer/Construction Manager
Luther King Jr. Memorial Foundation (LUKMEF)
05.2019 - 02.2022
- Coordinated all aspects of project execution, including vendor RFPs, documentation management, subcontractor coordination, and technical function relocations
- Conducted proactive risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to safeguard client interests
- Positioned the client's development team as a strategic business partner, delivering tangible value to the organization
- Prioritized work and developed innovative solutions for complex problems, ensuring efficient project delivery
- Oversaw the entire project lifecycle, from planning and implementation to completion, for construction projects, capital improvements, and major repairs
- Collaborated with the Corporate Real Estate team to manage vendor relationships, including RFP development, bid review, and contractor selection.
Project Design and Construction Engineer/Consultant
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS-Cameroon)
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Developed operational handbooks to streamline construction processes
- Consulted with clients to gather and clarify building specifications
- Supervised a team of over a dozen employees, providing guidance and support
- Consistently completed projects ahead of schedule and without accidents, ensuring timely delivery and safety
- Implemented new computer systems that significantly improved operational efficiency and scheduling accuracy
- Assisted in the Geotechnical, Architectural, and Engineering studies of the project, contributing to the overall design and planning.
Education
Master of Sciences - Transport Planning
NATIONAL ADVANCED SCHOOL OF PUBLIC WORKS - YAOUNDE
01.2023
Bachelor of Sciences - Civil Engineering
NATIONAL ADVANCED SCHOOL OF PUBLIC WORKS - YAOUNDE
01.2007
Skills
- Project Design, Management and Planning
- Construction Management
- Risk Management
- Strategic Business Development
- Team Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Communication and Presentation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- CAD Software
Certification
- CAMEROON RED CROSS, Training on Disaster, Safety, Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, Cameroon, 2023
- SUPPORT COUNCIL FOR THE REALIZATION OF PARTNERSHIP CONTRACTS - CARPA, Training on the concept of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Cameroon, Cameroon, 2023
- FRENCH AGENCY FOR DEVELOPMENT – AFD, Conference/Debate: Managing Environmental and Social Impacts in Infrastructure Projects, 2023
Languages
Fluent in: English
French
Professional Referees
- MR. TANYI CHRISTIAN ESELEKWE, CEO, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MEMORIAL FOUDATION (LUKMEF), P.O. Box 1348, Limbe, 677 947 449 / 699 357 878, christian@lukmefcameroon.org
- Mme. Claire Chantale WOKSSU, Station Administrator, IITA-Cameroon Station, Central Africa Hub, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, BP. 2008, Nkolbisson Street, Messa, Yaounde, Centre Region, (+237) 670 143 343 / 694 106 615
- Prof. Dr. MAMA FOUPOUAGNIGNI, CHIEF ACCADEMIC OFFICER, AIMS GLOBAL NETWORK, CENTRE PRESIDENT, AIMS CAMEROON, P.O. Box 608, Limbe, 670 699 460 / 699 711 723, mfoupouagnigni@aims-cameroon.org
Personal Information
Title: CIVIL ENGINEER
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Tourism
- Athletics
- Football
Timeline
Project Design and Construction Engineer/Consultant
International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA-Cameroon)
01.2022 - Current
Project Design Engineer/Construction Manager
Luther King Jr. Memorial Foundation (LUKMEF)
05.2019 - 02.2022
Project Design and Construction Engineer/Consultant
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS-Cameroon)
05.2018 - 11.2019
Master of Sciences - Transport Planning
NATIONAL ADVANCED SCHOOL OF PUBLIC WORKS - YAOUNDE
Bachelor of Sciences - Civil Engineering
NATIONAL ADVANCED SCHOOL OF PUBLIC WORKS - YAOUNDE
- CAMEROON RED CROSS, Training on Disaster, Safety, Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, Cameroon, 2023
- SUPPORT COUNCIL FOR THE REALIZATION OF PARTNERSHIP CONTRACTS - CARPA, Training on the concept of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Cameroon, Cameroon, 2023
- FRENCH AGENCY FOR DEVELOPMENT – AFD, Conference/Debate: Managing Environmental and Social Impacts in Infrastructure Projects, 2023
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