LINOS CHIPAKWE
Göthenburg
Summary
Project Controls Engineer with extensive experience in managing large-scale projects. Expertise in risk assessment, budgeting, and scheduling, leading to the development of cost-effective project strategies. Proven ability to enhance process efficiency and consistently meet key performance indicators through strong collaboration with clients, vendors, and team members. Tech-savvy and proficient in various analytical tools, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and data analysis skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Controls Engineer
Borealis AB
Götherburg
12.2024 - Current
- Managed change orders, risk assessments, and contract performance to ensure alignment with timelines and budgets.
- Provided comprehensive reporting and analysis on project status for key stakeholders.
- Reviewed documentation, including contracts, invoices, and purchase orders, to maintain compliance.
- Monitored project progress, identified issues, and proposed solutions to uphold budget constraints.
- Assessed project risks and developed mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
- Prepared detailed cost forecasts, budgets, and schedules utilizing Primavera P6 software.
- Conducted financial analyses, including earned value management, to evaluate performance against baseline plans.
Cost Engineer
Northvolt AB
Skellefteå
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed cost control systems, ensuring accuracy in project budgeting, actual costs, and financial forecasting to completion.
- Collaborated across teams to integrate cost data with project schedules, changes, and contractor performance, ensuring reliable cost tracking and reporting.
- Created detailed cost reports for review by management.
Graduate Cost Engineer
Northvolt AB
Skellefteå
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Support the undertaking of quantitative risk analysis using stochastic modelling techniques, such as the Monte Carlo simulations.
- In charge of reviewing construction cost data to support both forecasting and future investment early estimates.
- Support senior management with cost planning activities.
Civil Engineering Intern
Yüksel Proje
Istanbul
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Assisted with project site inspections and quality control by conducting regular walk-throughs and documenting any issues or concerns.
- Assisted with project controls, including cost, schedule management, and updating progress reports regularly.
Civil Engineering Intern
Zeray Construction
Kocaeli
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Inspected civil, structural, and architectural works, ensuring design specifications compliance.
- Planned resources by estimating materials, labor, and equipment needs accurately.
- Tracked resource quality and quantity to maintain project standards.
Education
BEng Hon - Civil Engineering
Kocaeli University
Kocaeli, Turkey01.2023
Skills
- Primavera P6 and Unifier
- Project scheduling
- Cost control and estimation
- Change management
- Earned value management
- Risk management
- SAP S/4 HANA
- AutoCAD and Navisworks
- Power BI and Excel
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Project management
- Leadership and teamwork
- Effective communication
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Cost estimation
- Resource planning
- Change control
- Data analysis
- Attention to detail
Honors And Awards
- Turkish Government Scholarships Awardee
- Physics Olympiad Merit-Bindura University of Science Education
Certificates Seminars Courses
- McKinsey Forward Program, McKinsey & Company
- Yale Young African Scholars Program, Yale University
- ICE Summer Project (Research on the Health & Safety legislation in Construction), Institute of Civil Engineers
- Sustainability for Civil Engineers, Institute of Civil Engineers
Organizations Clubs
- American Society for Civil Engineers
- AACE International Member
- Toastmasters Club- Demosthes
Languages
Shona
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Turkish
Proficient (C2)
C2
Swedish
Beginner (A1)
A1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Controls Engineer
Borealis AB
12.2024 - Current
Cost Engineer
Northvolt AB
03.2024 - 12.2024
Graduate Cost Engineer
Northvolt AB
09.2023 - 03.2024
Civil Engineering Intern
Yüksel Proje
01.2023 - 02.2023
Civil Engineering Intern
Zeray Construction
08.2022 - 09.2022
BEng Hon - Civil Engineering
Kocaeli University
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