Nicholas Kofi Djonor
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Proposed Position: Quantity Surveyor (Cost Estimator)
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Name of Consultancy: KE&T Consult Ltd
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Name of Staff: Nicholas Kofi Djonor
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Profession: Quantity Surveyor
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Date of Birth: 6th October, 1967
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Years with Consultant/Entity: 5 years
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Nationality: Ghanaian
Membership of Professional Body:
Ghana Institute of Surveyors
(MGhIS) Detailed Tasks Assigned:
Prepare preliminary estimates of the cost of the proposed plans.
Prepare rate analysis of various items of works.
Cost all alternative designs to enable the team to come out with the most effective and economically viable scheme.
Prepare bills of quantities for the works and costs estimation.
Prepare bid and contract documentation.
Participate in the evaluation of bids.
Key Qualifications:
Surv. Nicholas Kofi Djonor is a certified Quantity Surveyor with over 20 years of experience in quantity surveying, construction supervision, contract administration, and construction cost management. He holds a BSc. degree in Building Technology, and he is a member of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors. He has been involved in diverse civil engineering projects involving roads, drainage works, building structures etc. He has vast experience in project and contract administration issues. He has worked with several Municipal Assemblies on Urban Infrastructure Projects.
Degree of Responsibility held on Relevant Previous Assignment Quantity
Quantity Surveyor on the Design Review and Construction Supervision of Five (5) Storey 608 Apartment Units of 4 Bedroom in Accra. This project involved the architectural design and construction of residential apartment. He was responsible for the preparation of architectural designs and final working drawings and landscape designs for construction. He was responsible for collecting cost information for the preparation of estimates, preparation
of Bill of Quantities, identifying variation to the works, preparation of monthly financial reports. (Client: West Hills Ridge Ltd. 2017 – Ongoing)
Quantity Surveyor on the Design and Construction of 60-Unit Residential Apartment for BK-Agro-Chemicals Company. The project involves the design, tendering and evaluation and the construction supervision of the 60 Unit residential block. He was responsible for the preparation of architectural designs and final working drawings and landscape designs for construction. He was responsible for the preparation of bill of quantities and tender document. He was responsible for taking of measurements for the preparation of interim payment certificates for payments to the contractor. (Client: BK-Agro Chemical Company, DUR, June 2019 – December 2022)
Quantity Surveyor on the Construction Supervision of Development of Kasoa Terminal for the Department of Urban Roads. The project involves the construction supervision of Terminal Building, Security Post, 2 No.-12-Seater WC Public Toilets, Office Building, Fence Wall, Police, Fire and Ambulance Stations, and other external works at the capital of Awutu Senya East Municipality in Central Region. He was responsible for the preparation of bill of quantities and tender document. He was responsible for taking of measurements for the preparation of interim payment certificates for payments to the contractor.. (Client: Department of Urban Roads, DUR, February 2018 – December 2018)
Quantity Surveyor on the Design and Construction of 2 Storey 4-Unit two bedroom apartments in Pokuase. This project involved the architectural design and construction of residential apartment. He was responsible for the preparation of architectural designs and final working drawings and landscape designs for construction. He supervised the construction of the project. (Client: Mercury Heights, December 2016 – December 2017)
Quantity Surveyor on the Detail Design of Terminals, Bus Depots, and Tributaries of Pilot Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Route in Accra. This project involves engineering and architectural design review, detail design, environmental impact assessment and preparation of bidding documents for tributary/feeder routes, bus terminals and depots with offices, canteen, changing room facilities, bus maintenance workshops and related facilities. He was responsible for collecting cost information for the preparation of estimates, preparation of Bill of Quantities, identifying variation to the works, preparation of monthly financial reports and cash flow forecast.. (Client: Department of Urban Roads, Accra. July 2010 – March 2011)
Surveyor on the Consultancy Services for construction and supervision of Development of Kasoa Terminal. The project involved the construction supervision of Terminal Building, Security Post, 2 No.-12- S e a t e r W C Public Toilets, OfficeBuilding, Fence Wall, Police, Fire and Ambulance Stations, and other external works. He was responsible for taking of measurements for thepreparation of interim payment certificates and the final payment certificate for the contractor . He also assisted in contract administration issues (Client: Department of Urban Road, February 2018 – December 2018)
Quantity Surveyor on the Consultancy Services for the Studies and Design of 270km of Feeder Roads. The project includes detailed engineering design of (14 No.) bridges, (143 No.) pipe culverts and (116 No.) box culverts. He was responsible for collecting cost information for the preparation of estimates, preparation of Bill of Quantities, identifying variation to the works, preparation of monthly financial reports. (Client: Ministry of Agriculture, Republic of Liberia, Year: April 2016-November 2016)
Quantity Surveyor on the Design and Construction Supervision of Remodeling and Extension of Single to Two Story Structure for DVLA Office at Takoradi, Cape Coast and Koforidua. The project involved architectural and structural remodeling of single to two- story structure, design, and construction supervision of civil works. The project also involves the design and construction supervision of the main office building, security house, Gen set house, customers washroom, and paving works. He was responsible for the preparation of bill of quantities and tender document. He was responsible for taking of measurements for the preparation of interim payment certificates for payments to the contractor. (Client: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) ,2014)
Quantity Surveyor on the Consultancy Services for Detailed Engineering Design for Asutuare Junction-Volivo Road (28.7km), Dufor Adidome – Asikuma Road (38.4km) and Aveyime Road (24.0km)-Lot. Project involves the Detailed Engineering Designs, Cost Estimates and Tender Documents for the development of a section of the Eastern Corridor, comprising Asutuare Junction – Volivo Road (28.3km); Dufor Adidome – Asikuma Junction (38.4km); to upgrade Asutuare – Aveyime Road (24.0km) to highway status. He was responsible for collecting cost information for the preparation of estimates, preparation of Bill of Quantities, identifying variation to the works, preparation of monthly financial reports and cash flow forecast. (Client: Ghana Highway Authority, September 2014 – July 2017)
Quantity Surveyor on the Construction Supervision of 42No. 3-Bedroom apartments at Dunkonah in Accra for Social Security and National Insurance Trust(SSNIT). This project involved the construction of 42No. 3 –Bedroom apartments with associated external works including landscaping. He was responsible for determination of costs, preparation of Bill of Quantities, supervision of construction works and organizing site meetings. (Client: Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Year: 2005 – 2006)
Quantity Surveyor on the Construction of the Awukugua market. The project involved construction of lockable stores, administration and health post, washrooms, parking area, solid waste facility. He was responsible for determination of costs, preparation of Bill of Quantities, and attending site meetings. (Client: District and Municipal Council)
EMPLOYMENT RECORD
2018 – Present Cornerrock Consult Ltd
Name of assignment or project: Consultancy Services for the Design and Construction Supervision of 3-story Mixed Use Facility (Children Block).
Year: 2018
Location: Accra
Client: Assemblies of God.
Main project features: This project involves the project inception and briefing stages, preparation of sketch designs and working drawings, preparation of tender document and tender evaluation, preparation of working details at post contract stage and construction supervision.
Positions held: Quantity Surveyor.
Activities performed: He was responsible for taking of measurements for the preparation of interim payment certificates and the final payment certificate for the contractor.
Name of assignment or project: Consultancy Services for the Design and Construction Supervision of 3-storey residential facility (apartments)
Year: 2018
Location: AADA CoEaman
Client: Mercury Heights Limited
Main project features: This project involves the project inception and briefing stages, preparation of sketch designs and working drawings, preparation of tender document and tender evaluation, preparation of working details at post contract stage and construction supervision.
Positions held: Quantity Surveyor
Activities performed: He was responsible for the preparation of bill of quantities and tender document. He was responsible for taking of measurements for the preparation of interim payment certificates for payments to the contractor.
Name of assignment or project: Consultancy Services for the Design and Construction Supervision of 5 bedroom 3-storey residential facility
Year: 2018-2020
Location: Accra
Client: Abiko City Estates
Main project features: This project involves the project inception and briefing stages, preparation of sketch designs and working drawings, preparation of tender document and tender evaluation, preparation of working details at post contract stage and construction supervision.
Positions held: Quantity Surveyor
Activities performed: He was responsible for the preparation of bill of quantities and tender document. He was responsible for taking of measurements for the preparation of interim payment certificates for payments to the contractor.
Name of assignment or project: Consultancy Services for the Design and Construction Supervision of 6-unit, 3-storey apartment facility
Year: 2018-2020 Location: Ofaakor – Kasoa Client: Zoomlion Ghana
Main project features: This project involves the project inception and briefing stages, preparation of sketch designs and working drawings, preparation of tender document and tender evaluation, preparation of working details at post contract stage and construction supervision.
Positions held: Quantity Surveyor
Activities performed: He was responsible for the preparation of bill of quantities and tender document. He was responsible for taking of measurements for the preparation of interim payment certificates for payments to the contractor.
Name of assignment or project: Consultancy Services for the Design and Construction of Factory Facility for Translight Solar Ltd.
Year: August 2022 – Ongoing
Location: Accra
Client: Translight Solar Ltd.
Main project features: This project involves the project inception and briefing stages, preparation of sketch designs and working drawings, preparation of tender document and
tender evaluation, preparation of working details at post contract stage and construction supervision.
Positions held: Quantity Surveyor
Activities performed: He was responsible for the preparation of bill of quantities and tender document. He was responsible for taking of measurements for the preparation of interim payment certificates for payments to the contractor.
Name of assignment or project: Consultancy Services for the Design and Construction of 5- storey four (4) bedroom, 608 units Apartment.
Year: 2017 – Ongoing
Location: Accra
Client: West hills Ridge Limited
Main project features: This project involves the project inception and briefing stages, preparation of sketch designs and working drawings, preparation of tender document and tender evaluation, preparation of working details at post contract stage and construction supervision.
Positions held: Quantity Surveyor
Activities performed: He was responsible for the preparation of bill of quantities and tender document. He was responsible for taking of measurements for the preparation of interim payment certificates for payments to the contractor.
June 2010 – October 2012 Bojj Engineering & CostConsult. Position: Quantity Surveyor
Name of assignment or project: Surfacing works on the following town roads
Surfacing of OduADA CoEe Krobo Town Roads SurfacingofBegoroTownRoads
Surfacing of Teiman-Oyarifa Town Roads Surfacing of Abokobi Town Roads
SurfacingofSelectedTownRoadsatKlagonCommunity Year: 2011 – 2012
Location: Greater Accra and Eastern Region, Ghana
Client: Ghana Navy.
Main project features: The project involved the bituminous surfacing of theaforementioned project roads.
Positions held: Quantity Surveyor
Activities performed: He was responsible for the preparation of estimates, preparation of Bill of
Quantities, identifying variation to the works and requesting the engineer to issue formal instruction to cover the varied works, preparation of monthly financial reports and cash flow
forecast.
April 2007 – July 2010 Altep Enterprise Ltd
Position: Quantity Surveyor
Name of assignment or project: Construction Supervision of 42No. 3-Bedroom apartments at Dunkonah in Accra for Social Security and National Insurance Trust(SSNIT)
Year: 2005 – 2006
Location: Accra, Ghana
Client: Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT)
Main project features: This project involved the construction of 42No. 3 –Bedroom apartments with associated external works including landscaping.
Positions held: Quantity Surveyor
Activities performed: He was responsible for determination of costs, preparation of Bill of Quantities, supervision of construction works and organizing site meetings.
2006 – 1996 Desmaco Ltd Position: Quantity Surveyor
Name of assignment or project: Consultancy Services for Engineering DesignStudies and Construction Supervision of the following roads;
Ejinabrim – Baako Road (13km)
Oda – Nkawkaw Road (15km)
Bawjiase – Kasoa Road (14km) Year: 2004 – 2005
Location: Eastern and Central Region
Client: Ghana Highway Authority and Department of Feeder RoadsMain project features: This project involved road inventory, traffic studies,topographic survey, geotechnical investigations, hydrological/drainage studies, detailed design of roads and drainage structures and construction supervision of the roads.
Positions held: Quantity SurveyorActivities performed: He was responsible for preparation of cost estimates, tender and contract documents. He checked measurements of works executed and prepared interim/final payment certificates; he assisted in checking claims, requestfor extension of time and in final inspection of works and preparation of accounts
Name of assignment or project: Construction of Assemblies of God Office for Development and Relief Services.
Location: Bimbilla
Client: Assemblies of GodMain Project features: the project involved the construction of an office space and a parking lot.
Positions held: Quantity Surveyor
Activities performed: He was responsible for determination of costs, preparation of Bill of Quantities, and attending site meetingsName of assignment or project: Construction of Workshop and Fence wall. Location: Kpone
Client: Kingdom Transport Services Ltd
Positions held: Quantity SurveyorActivities performed: He was responsible for determination of costs, preparation of Bill of Quantities, and attending site meetings
Name of assignment or project: Extension of new Coca Cola warehouse. Location: Tema-Accra Motorway
Client: Coca Cola Ltd
Positions held: Quantity SurveyorActivities performed: He was responsible for determination of costs, preparation of Bill of Quantities, and attending site meetings
Name of assignment or project: Construction of fence wall and parking area Location: Tema
Client: Hull Blyth (Gh) Ltd
Positions held: Quantity SurveyorActivities performed: He was responsible for determination of costs, preparation of Bill of Quantities, and attending site meetings
Name of assignment or project: Construction of four-story building. Location: Tema Fishing Harbor
Client: T.T.V Ltd
Positions held: Quantity SurveyorActivities performed: He was responsible for determination of costs, preparation of Bill of Quantities, and attending site meetings
Name of assignment or project: Construction of houses for staff of Tema Development Corporation
Location: Tema
Client: Tema Development CorporationPositions held: Quantity Surveyor
Activities performed: He was responsible for determination of costs, preparation of Bill of Quantities, and attending site meetings
Name of assignment or project: Construction of the Awukugua market
Location: Awukugua, Eastern RegionClient: District and Municipal Council
Main project features: the project involved construction of lockable stores, administration post,washrooms, and parking area, solid waste facility. Positions held: Quantity Surveyor
Activities performed: He was responsible for determination of costs, preparation of Bill of Quantities, and attending site meetings
Name of assignment or project: Construction of Shaft for gold processing, conveyor belt support and residential building for Ghana Australian Goldfields (G.A.G)
Year: 1995 – 1996
Location: Tarkwa, Western Region Position Held: Quantity SurveyorMain Project features: The project involved the construction of residential buildings for staff of
G.A.G and the construction of shaft for gold processing works and conveyor belt supports
Activities performed: Prepare preliminary estimates of the cost of the proposed plans; Prepare rate analysis of various items of works; Cost all alternative designs to enable the team to come out with the most effective and economically viable scheme; Prepare bills of quantities for the works and costs estimation; Prepare bid and contract documentation and Participate in the evaluation of bids.