Bamidele Adekanye
Oshawa
Summary
Results-oriented PMI certified Project Manager with a proven track record of successfully delivering medium - large scale solar PV projects from design to operations and maintenance. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, managing project contracts, and ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Effective communicator and skilled at fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to achieve project objectives. Committed to delivering exceptional results and exceeding client expectations. A dedicated professional passionate about excellence in EPC project management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EPC Project Manager
Ib Vogt GmbH
05.2022 - Current
- Lead and oversee the entire lifecycle of EPC utility scale solar PV projects, from the design phase to O&M and client handover, ensuring effective management of the project program, project team, and project contracts
- Prepare projects by conducting comprehensive technical due diligence, managing documentation, coordinating a multifunctional project team, and maintaining effective communication with external stakeholders
- Execute projects by facilitating cross-functional coordination with construction management, managing acceptance procedures, and overseeing the smooth handover to the O&M team
- Engage in constructive discussions and negotiations to reach agreements on technical and commercial specifics, both internally and with the client, including managing variations and change orders
- Implement proactive risk management strategies, troubleshoot issues, and employ effective problem-solving techniques to ensure smooth project delivery
- Assume accountability for controlling costs, adhering to timelines, and maintaining high-quality standards throughout the project lifecycle
- Provide regular reports and updates to the project director and senior management, offering valuable insights and recommendations to support decision-making and project success.
Project Manager/Engineer
RP Global Energy Solutions Limited
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Manage and monitor EPC contracts to ensure successful project delivery while adhering to project requirements and timelines
- Conduct engineering assessments and provide technical advisory support to facilitate informed decision-making on technical and economic aspects of projects
- Prepare comprehensive site audit reports to evaluate and optimize engineering design for efficient project implementation
- Take responsibility for work scope preparation, proposal development, pricing strategy formulation, and contribute to business development activities
- Identify and assess technical risks associated with projects and propose effective mitigation strategies to minimize exposure to risks related to project CAPEX, OPEX, and revenues
- Offer technical guidance and direction in designs, development, and integration of systems, ensuring optimal performance and functionality
- Prepare specifications, manage tendering processes, conduct negotiations, and make informed selections for Operation & Maintenance or EPC services.
Project/Design Engineer
Simba Group
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Identify new systems and technologies to drive quality, efficiency, and cost-saving
- Develop proposals, specifications, and tenders for new projects, equipment, or components
- Create CAD designs and models for project visualization, simulations, and system optimization
- Conduct site surveys to gather function requirements for analysis and project development
- Develop technical designs and presentations for communication purposes within a cross-functional team for project planning and execution.
Lead Project Engineer
Rensource Distributed Energy Limited
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Developed design specifications and functional requirements for residential, commercial, and industrial solar energy systems and components
- Lead teams and assisted in the technical procedures during installation while monitoring performance
- Provision of technical support to operations and maintenance team
- Assisted in project planning, management, and control
- Carrying out engineering analysis, design, and calculations for projects that have such requirements
- On-field site supervision, commissioning, testing, and delivery of projects in compliance with company policies and regulations
- Prepare progress/status reports of various tasks and projects
- Train maintenance and operative staffs
- Carry out Sites audit and Mapping
- Monitor teams and ensure correct procedures, policies, and documentation requirements across project phases are followed.
Field Engineer
Solynta Energy
04.2016 - 09.2017
- Installed Solar Home System (SHS) in over 50 locations
- Servicing and maintenance of power equipment
- Integration of solar PV system with the existing power system
- Carried out the installation of rooftop/carport distributed PV generation system
- Energy Audit and Site Assessment.
Graduate Assistant (NYSC)
Nigeria Army Institute of Technology and Environmental Studies
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Assisted in engineering drawings and designs using SolidWorks and AutoCAD
- Trained corps members on piping and equipment design with PDMS.
Technical Trainee
Goldmine Techno-Solar Ltd
09.2012 - 04.2015
- Installation, maintenance, and repairs of solar systems inverter systems, streetlights, UPS, etc
- Solar system sizing, installation, repair, and maintenance of inverters, battery system, and PV panels
- Trained corps members on solar energy installations in the NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurial Development program.
Industrial Trainee
Marine Engineering Support Limited
04.2013 - 12.2013
- Assisted marine engineers in the troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of ship's propulsion and control systems
- Actively involved in overhauling of marine diesel engines and generators
- Assisted in taking record of ship's main engine performance data during sea trials
- Engineering drawings using AutoCAD and Solid works.
Education
MSc. Data Science -
University of Europe For Applied Sciences
Berlin, Germany01.2023
Master of Engineering Systems Management -
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria01.2020
Bachelor of Engineering, - Mechanical Engineering
Federal University of Technology
Minna, Nigeria09.2014
Skills
Microsoft Project
- Data Analysis and Visualization (Power BI, Excel)
- PV system design (Homer Pro, PV Syst, Helioscope)
- Project planning and control
- Business development and Client Liaison
- Project finance
- Due diligence
- Construction management
- Energy Management and Storage Designs
- People management
- Negotiations
- Decision making
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Relationship management
- Team Building and Management
Certification
- World Quant University, Applied Data Science (Scientific computing & Python), 03/2021
- Heatspring, i. Finance for Renewable Energy Professionals. ii. Commercial Solar PPA, 01/2021
- Project Management Institute, US, Project Management Professional (PMP), 12/2020
- DataCamp, Data Scientist with Python Track, 06/2020
- Fronius International GmbH, AT, Fronius System Partner, Fronius Installation and Commissioning, and Fronius Products and System Design, 09/2019
Projects Executed
- Utility Scale PV Project: Hungary - 65MWp
- Utility Scale PV Project: Poland - 35MWp
- Industrial Solar Project: Petrichor Industries, Kano - 500kWp
- Industrial Solar Project: Saccvin, Kano - 750kWp
- Solar Micro Utility Project: Iponri Market - 270kWp, Lagos
- Solar Micro Utility Project: NEPA Shopping Complex, Akure - 30kwp (150 metered customers)
- Solar Micro Utility Project: Isikan Market, Akure - 50kwp metered customers (200 metered customers)
- Solar Micro Utility Project: Ikenne Central Market - 68kwp (300 metered customers)
- Solar Micro Utility Project: Ediaken Market, Benin - 30kwp (168 metered customers)
- Testing and Commissioning: Sabon Gari Market, Kano - 486kwp (over 3000 metered customers)
- Solar Home Systems: 65 Solar homes systems in 8 different states within Nigeria.
Hobbies and Interests
- Documentary
- Reading
- Travelling
- Puzzles
Volunteer Experience
Clean Tech Hub Nigeria: Sustainability/Environment - February 2020 - Present
Timeline
EPC Project Manager
Ib Vogt GmbH
05.2022 - Current
Project Manager/Engineer
RP Global Energy Solutions Limited
08.2020 - 04.2022
Project/Design Engineer
Simba Group
01.2020 - 07.2020
Lead Project Engineer
Rensource Distributed Energy Limited
10.2017 - 12.2019
Field Engineer
Solynta Energy
04.2016 - 09.2017
Graduate Assistant (NYSC)
Nigeria Army Institute of Technology and Environmental Studies
05.2015 - 06.2016
Industrial Trainee
Marine Engineering Support Limited
04.2013 - 12.2013
Technical Trainee
Goldmine Techno-Solar Ltd
09.2012 - 04.2015
MSc. Data Science -
University of Europe For Applied Sciences
Master of Engineering Systems Management -
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Engineering, - Mechanical Engineering
Federal University of Technology
- World Quant University, Applied Data Science (Scientific computing & Python), 03/2021
- Heatspring, i. Finance for Renewable Energy Professionals. ii. Commercial Solar PPA, 01/2021
- Project Management Institute, US, Project Management Professional (PMP), 12/2020
- DataCamp, Data Scientist with Python Track, 06/2020
- Fronius International GmbH, AT, Fronius System Partner, Fronius Installation and Commissioning, and Fronius Products and System Design, 09/2019
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