Soumaila Tani

1011 New Hope Street, Norristown. PA 19401

Phone : 484-524-3522

∙  tanisoum@yahoo.fr, soumailatani@gmail.com

 

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

 

 

Key Skills

·         Strong Computer Programs, Construction and project management skills

·         Tools, and soil, concrete, compactage testing methodologies skills                                                                                 

·         Building Road, and Civil Engineering skills                

·         Estimating, scheduling and planning skills using Primavera P3, P6 and Microsoft Project 2007 & 2010

·         Project Progress Measurement & Cost Control

·         Preparing, Monitoring, Updating and Re-forecasting the Planning Schedules and the Progress S-curves

·         Construction/Demolition/Renovation Project

·         Infrastructure Improvement Projects

·         Site Safety/OSHA Compliance

·         QA/QC/Field Engineering

·         Change Order Management

·         Budgeting & Cost Controls

·         Bidding/Estimating/Proposals

·         Subcontractor/Crew Supervision

 

EDUCATION

·         Master’s Degree in Project Management                                                                                                      Jan 2013

Devry University of New York

·         Bachelor Degree in Project Management                                                                                                    June 2011

Devry University of New York

·           Cost Estimating; Road, Highway and Railroad Engineering Certificate                                             June 2011

At Cooper Union New York

·         Structural American Steel and Concrete analysis and Design using the latest Codes Certificate        June 2011

At Cooper Union New York

·         Construction Management Diploma                                                                                                            May 2008

Stratford Career Institute, Champlain, New York.

Contractor and construction management.                           

·         Associate Degree in Civil Engineering. (Evaluated in USA)                                                                        July 2005                                                                                                                                 

Civil Engineering

·         Executive Master’s Diploma (5 years college).                                                                                      October 1995

Mines Industry and Public Works 

·         Construction Quality Control Management Certificate

·         US Army Corp of Engineer Towson, Maryland

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

                                                                                                                                                                                 09/2012 to present

Project Manager, Planner, Scheduler and Controller

Henkels & McCoy Blue Bell Pennsylvania

 

Projects in Charge:

Burlington New Substation Construction Project (New Jersey): this project consists to the Construction of a New Substation and upgrading the Existing one.

      

West Deptford Interconnect and Meter Station Project (New Jersey): This Project consists to the construction of a New Gas Pipeline.

 

Price Pit Project (New Jersey): This Project consists to the Construction, Upgrading and Extension of the Waste Recycling Building.

 

Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Farm Project (Ontario, Canada): This Wind Farm Project Consists to the Construction and Installation of 58 Vestas V90 1.8MW WTGs; 34.5 kV UG Collection, Foundation Grounding and Tower Wiring.

 

Heartland Project (Canada): This Project consists of the Construction of 500kV double circuit transmission line (SOW - wire LS and steel assembly/erection work T& E rates).

 

Tasks:

       - Provided regular updates and reports on the progress of the project to clients and all stakeholders

- Responsible for managing the budget, resources, materials and timelines of all the projects.

- Perform internal financial analysis and monitors budget and forecast constraints for all the projects that I have in charge.

- Leaded a team of multi-disciplinary information technology and business specialists, established to address clients’ business requirements and resolve system problems

- Planned, scheduled using Primavera P6 and coordinated their work and provided advice, guidance and direction to maintain quality. Established performance measures for project members and provided meaningful and timely feedback;

- Negotiated the project plan with clients’ senior staff to establish project parameters and obtain approval for budget, materials and time required

 

 

Project Manager/Scheduler                                                                                                                                  04/2008 to 09/2012

Hirani Group Engineering Jericho New York USA.

Flood protection Project, 17^th Street Closure Structure, US Army Corps Of Engineers, Washington DC.

-Project Manager/Scheduler. This project consists of all related work for a new structural levee crossing 17^th Street, NW on the Nation Mall

 

Tasks:

- Leaded a team of multi-disciplinary information technology and business specialists, established to address clients’ business requirements and resolve system problems

- Planned, scheduled using Primavera P6 and coordinated their work and provided advice, guidance and direction to maintain quality. Established performance measures for project members and provided meaningful and timely feedback;

- Negotiated the project plan with clients’ senior staff to establish project parameters and obtain approval for the people, budget, materials and time required

       - Created Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and developed design and construction schedules Using Primavera P6

- Provided regular updates and reports on the progress of the project to clients and all stakeholders

- Responsible for managing the budget, resources, materials and timelines of the projects

- Established safety and health procedures

- Conducted or assisted with Tool Box Talks and five Minutes Safety Talks.

 

Projects in Charge:

Yonkers Avenue, Village of Tuckahoe Section 14 Stream Bank Protection, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tuckahoe, NY –Project Manager/ Estimator/Scheduler. This project consists of installing bulkheads and retaining wall in the Village of Tuckahoe, NY.

 

47^th Precinct station house parking lot construction project. 4111 Laconia Ave. Bronx, NY 10466.

-Project Manager/Scheduler/Planner.

This project consists of removing and replacing of the Parking Lot Pavement and all Appurtenances at 47^th Precinct Station House.

 

Tasks:

- Created Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and developed design and construction schedules Using Primavera P6

- Prepared status Reports

- Worked with Engineers, Managers and all the construction Project staffs to update lifecycle project schedules during the design and construction.

- Worked in conjunction with the City and NYPD Engineers to ensure adherence to the state rules and regulations

- Conducted and assisted with job safety Analysis

Enforced safety rules and used appropriate discipline.

 

Technical Manager                                                                                                                                  1/2006 - 10/2006

Plan International, Niger (West Africa)                                          

International Organization financing the construction of schools, hospitals and children development centers in Niger, West Africa

Manage, supervise, and coordinate all the construction sites

Accomplishments:

. Conducted Feasibility studies, and created schools, children development centers and hospitals construction project budgets for submission to contractor

·         Coordinated and managed 4 different road development projects valued at €230Million Euros

·         Supervised a team of over 200 engineers, supervisors, engine drivers and day laborers

·         Planned tasks such as: creating contract drawings, design plans, budget costs, staffing and machinery requirements

·         Worked with vendors and suppliers to negotiate products, services and costs to execute the projects. Ensuring that all legal and regulatory requirements are adhered to and that the project is completed and implemented on time and within budget

·         Communicated with all stakeholders in the project to ensure information and resources are provided on schedule and to ensure commitments are maintained.

·         Provided sufficient lead-time to external consultants, vendors and service providers to ensure they meet their commitments

·         Provided regular updates and reports on the progress of the project to clients’ senior staff and all stakeholders

·         Responsible for managing the budget, resources, materials and timelines of the projects

Planned and scheduled all the materials, equipment and personnel to do the job using Primavera P3 &P6

 

 

Construction Sites Manager                                                                                                                             06/2005 - 12/2005

S. Fouddi Construction Corp, Niamey – Niger

·         Coordinate and manage all construction sites in all over the city.

·         Technical and administrative management of different construction sites.

Plan all different tasks of work.

·         Leaded a team of multi-disciplinary information technology and business specialists, established to address clients’ business requirements and resolve system problems

·         Planned, scheduled and coordinated their work and provided advice, guidance and direction to maintain quality. Established performance measures for project members and provided meaningful and timely feedback;

·         Negotiated the project plan with clients’ senior staff to establish project parameters and obtain approval for the people, budget, materials and time required

·         Provided regular updates and reports on the progress of the project to clients and all stakeholders

·         Responsible for managing the budget, resources, materials and timelines of the projects

 

Road construction Chief Inspector                                                                                                                  1/2005 - 06/2005

I.R. Engineering, Niamey, Niger                                          

Company dedicated to providing engineering services to construction companies worldwide

Ensure that all the road constructions respect the national rules and regulations

Accomplishments:

·         Managed, and supervised progress of two state road construction sites valued at €62Million Euros

·         Worked in conjunction with city employees to ensure adherence to national rules and regulations

·         Awarded company recognition through zero incident accident reports

·         Ensure attainment of customer satisfaction and quality metric objectives;

·         Provided regular updates and reports on the progress of the project to clients and all stakeholders

·         Responsible for managing the budget, resources, materials and timelines of the projects

 

Technical Consultant                                                                                                                                           2/2004 – 12/2004

ANRAP, Niamey, Niger                                          

Company financing the creation and the construction of Schools in West Africa. (Niger)

Performed site selections for school places; prepared plans, specifications, cost estimates, and scheduling of their constructions

Accomplishments:

·         Conducted feasibility studies, and created project budgets for submission to contractor

·         Worked as part of a team of 5 estimators, designers, laborers etc

·         Monitored the construction of over 300 classrooms valued at €350,000 Euros each

·         Provided regular updates and reports on the progress of the project to clients and all stakeholders

·         Contributed to responses to RFP’s, validated pricing and estimating created by pre sales teams

 

Road construction site Supervisor                                                                                                                  3/2003 – 1/2004

AGECAS, CORP. Niamey, Niger                            

Responsible for roads construction management

Supervised and managed road construction in Niger

Accomplishments:

•Managed the construction of roads in the Province of Niamey, Niger

• Provided technical and administrative management and budgets of several road construction sites

• Budget and schedule planning

·         Provided regular updates and reports on the progress of the project to clients and all stakeholders

·         responsible for managing the budget, resources, materials and timelines of the projects

·         Planned and scheduled all the materials, equipment and personnel

 

Uranium Mine exploration Chief Supervisor                                                                                                      10/1999 - 2/2003

SOMAIR, Arlit, Niger                                          

• Managed and supervised uranium mine exploration in Niger, West Africa

• Conducted fieldwork

·         Managed and supervised over 600 employees in Niger, Africa

·         Managed the extraction of over 2,000 tons of uranium per year

·         Planned and scheduled all the materials, equipment and personnel

 

Technical Consultant                                                                                                                                            1/1995 – 9/1999

LUX Development, Niamey, Niger                            

Luxemburg’s company responsible for classrooms construction in Africa. (Niger)

Supervise and manage a road construction in Nancy

Accomplishments:

• Controlled and supervised a road construction

• Provided technical and administrative management of different construction sites

• Prepared budgets and planned schedules

Planned and scheduled all the materials, equipment and personnel

 

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Supervisor                                                                                                                                                      09/2007 – 04/2008

Allied Aviation, JFK NY, USA                                          

Responsible for all JFK Aircrafts fueling

Supervise airplane fueling in JFK airport

Accomplishments:

·         Make sure every Aircraft is fueled on time and safely

·         Make sure all my team respect the Airport and the company policies

·         Work with Aircraft engineers, crews and mechanics to make sure that the plane is good to take off

 

Professional Development/Affiliations

·         Civil Engineering and Construction Management.

·         Experience in Europe and Africa construction management.

·         Customer Service

 

Additional Skill

·         Managing group

·         Coordinating tasks

·         Problem solving and decision-making

·         Counseling, teaching and motivating group

·         Identifying problem and Managing conflicts

·         Good Customer service skills

·         Problem solving-Decision making skills

 

 

Read, write and fluent speak English, French and most of African dialects