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Michael Solomon

Project Manager
Enthusiastic Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the Construction, Manufacturing, Technology and FMCG industry. Skilled in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Statistical Data Analysis, and People Management. Strong program and project management professional with a Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification from PMI.
AWASH WINE SHARE COMPANY
Jimma University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Professional Background

  • Current status
  • Profession
    Project Management
  • Fields
    Food Production
  • Work experience
    6-10 years (6-10 years relevant)
  • Management
    I've had experience in managing 15+ people
  • Skills
    Comprehensive
    Disciplines
    Improvement
    Project Scheduling
    Communications
    Troubleshooting
    Reasonable
    Scheduling
    Adherence
    Analysis
    powerpoint
    Word
    excel
  • Languages
    Amharic
    Native or Bilingual
    English
    Fluent
  • Highest level of education
    Master

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Full-time
    Interested in working remotely
  • Desired positions
    Project Manager
  • Desired work locations
  • Freelance
    Part-time freelancer

Work Experience

Project Manager-CAPEX and Improvement Engineering

Jan 2020 - Present
Job Description & Responsibility . Leads, directs and coordinates the internal project team and third-party contractors during design, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning of CAPEX projects. . Ensure that all Capital project are delivered on time, within budget and the desired scope. . Take a lead role on defining of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility. . Prepare project organization and communication charts, related technical drawings, . Design and implement manufacturing excellence and improvement programs . Periodic reporting of Capital projects status to BOD . Leads Preparation and issuance of project documents such as project proposals, Invitation to Bid, Tender, budgets, cashflows and preliminary schedules . Compute ROI using different approach to support or reject the investment requirements . Design and implement short - and long-term investments required to answer to capacity increase requirements at cellar and production. . Present and Distribute management reports, minutes and relevant letters to relevant stakeholders . Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques. . Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short - and long-term goals. . Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis . Perform risk management to minimize project risks. . Establish and maintain relationships with all stakeholders and third parties/vendors works with third party project managers, Site Supervisor, Field Staff and Executive Staff. . Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation . Conduct on site investigations and analyze data Maps, Reports, Tests, Drawings and Other . Develop blueprints, diagrams, process maps and spreadsheets to document needs.

Project Manager-CAPEX

Jul 2018 - Dec 2019
1 yr 6 mos
• Execute all capital projects in time and in line with the budget at an acceptable level of quality/Standards.

Civil Project Coordinator

Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
1 yr 0 mos
Job Description & Responsibility : . Prepare project organization and communication charts, related technical drawings . Assist the PM in the drafting and issuance of project proposals, RFP's, tenders, budgets, cash flows and preliminary schedules. . Chair site meetings and distribute minutes to all project team members. . Track the progress and quality of work being performed by design disciplines . Use project scheduling and control tools to monitor projects plans, work hours, budgets, and expenditures . Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to the client and project team . Ensure company needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner . Review field inspection reports from Consultants throughout the lifecycle of the project . Maintain Contract Execution Tracking Log . Assist the PM in the review of Contractor quotations to ensure that only fair and reasonable pricing is recommended for approval . Prepare substantial completion certificates and ensure all required project close out documents are obtained . Communicate ideas for improving company processes with a positive and constructive attitude, and for developing this attitude in others . Keep the Project Manager PM and others informed about project status and issues that may impact client relations

Senior Site Engineer

Jul 2016 - Jun 2017
1 yr 0 mos
Job Description & Responsibility : . The Site Engineer is responsible for design development participation, pre-construction, construction and tenant coordination. . The Site Engineer works for the General Contractor Project Manager, Site Supervisor, Field Staff and Executive Staff to assist in the following : acts as a liaison with Owners, Architects, Engineering and Tenants regarding project feasibility, cost, scheduling, completion, and close-out for multiple private and public construction projects. . The Site Engineer will also maintain constant and effective communications with team members, internal/external customers, and vendors. . The Site Engineer Prepare cost estimate based on the current prices of materials, labor and equipment. . The Site Engineer Prepare tender notice, check, analyze, evaluate and prepare tender recommendations in liaison with other design professionals and submit to the client for approval. . The Site Engineer Review comments and approve all structural design and calculation. . The Site Engineer Establish design requirements and standards. . The Site Engineer Prepares progress reports, structural related reports, drawings and various documents for submission to the client. . The Site Engineer Shall control daily works of the contractor of his assignment. . The Site Engineer Shall inspect the qualities of works/materials using standards inspection formats . The Site Engineer Follow up the project according to the contract documents . The Site Engineer Supervise the qualities of materials & works as per the technical specification

Site Engineer/Permanent

Jul 2016 - Jun 2017
1 yr 0 mos
Job Description & Responsibility : . The Site Engineer is responsible for design development participation, pre-construction, construction and tenant coordination. . The Site Engineer works for the General Contractor Project Manager, Site Supervisor, Field Staff and Executive Staff to assist in the following : acts as a liaison with Owners, Architects, Engineering and Tenants regarding project feasibility, cost, scheduling, completion, and close-out for multiple private and public construction projects. . The Site Engineer will also maintain constant and effective communications with team members, internal/external customers, and vendors. . The Site Engineer Prepare cost estimate based on the current prices of materials, labor and equipment. . The Site Engineer Prepare tender notice, check, analyze, evaluate and prepare tender recommendations in liaison with other design professionals and submit to the client for approval. . The Site Engineer Review comments and approve all structural design and calculation. . The Site Engineer Establish design requirements and standards. . The Site Engineer Prepares progress reports, structural related reports, drawings and various documents for submission to the client. . The Site Engineer Shall control daily works of the contractor of his assignment. . The Site Engineer Shall inspect the qualities of works/materials using standards inspection formats . The Site Engineer Follow up the project according to the contract documents. . The Site Engineer Supervise the qualities of materials & works as per the technical specification

Junior Engineer

Mar 2015 - Jul 2016
1 yr 5 mos
➢ Carry out Technical and Feasibility studies and draw up blueprints that satisfy technical specifications when needed. ➢ Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met. ➢ Prepare Construction Documents such as Invitation to Bid, Tender and Contract Documents. ➢ Oversea and mentor whether resources planned are actual or not. ➢ Check payment certificates. ➢ Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports. ➢ Present and Distribute management reports, minutes and relevant letters to relevant stakeholders. ➢ Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues. ➢ Conduct on site investigations and analyze data Maps, Reports, Tests, Drawings and Other ➢ Handle Proper Documentation of all Projects so that reference is handy and easy.

Site Engineer

Oct 2014 - Feb 2015
5 mos
Job Description & Responsibility : ✓ Manage and Supervise all activities at site ✓ Prepare daily laborers output report. ✓ Organizes the monthly reports to be sent to HO. ✓ Schedule weekly or monthly work implementation. ✓ Check and review any sub contract payments. ✓ Prepare Material & Cost Breakdown.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Business Administration
2019 - 2021
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Civil Engineering
2009 - 2014