Foster Edem Darko

Darko Foster Edem
Address: P.O. Box CE 11374, Tema
Tel: (+233) 246520321 / (+233) 268418428
Email Address: edemfoster@gmail.com
LinkedIn URL: linkedin.com/in/edem-foster-darko-852aa011a
EDUCATION
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
Kumasi-Ashanti region
BSc. Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics
Date of Graduation: June 2016
Relevant courses: Project Management Construction Management Project Cost Management
Contract Administration Procurement of Goods and Services Measurement of Building Works
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
Project Management Institute (PMI) – Member (ID No.: 6747332) October 2020
WORK EXPERIENCE
BLESSEDFIELD LIMITED – KWABENYA, GREATER ACCRA
Position: Site Engineer/National Service Personnel
Project: GREATER ACCRA METROPOLITAN AREA (GAMA) SANITATION AND WATER
PORJECT (PIPELINE IMPROVEMENT WORKS IN THE ADENTAN MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY OF
GREATER ACCRA METROPOLITAN AREA)
September 2016 – March 2018
 Assisted in the preparation and pricing of bill of quantities.
 Supervised the laying of a 11km distribution pipeline ranging from 315mm to 110mm in Adentan, Glefe, New
Legon, Naaman (Haatso)
 Supervised the installation of pipeline fittings and the construction of fifty three (53) reinforced concrete
chambers
 Supervised interconnection works at various points between the newly laid distribution lines and active main line
(450mm HDPE Pipe).
 Site management, monitoring and controlling of site works and issues
 Procuring and Management Of Goods for site works
 Preparation of payment certificates for subcontractors
 Preparation of construction work program with MS Project for efficient execution of works.
 Assisted company’s Projects Engineer in relation to projects overseeing and running
 Assisted in preparing and packaging of tender documents
Position: Site Engineer/Quantity Surveyor
Project: GREATER ACCRA METROPOLITAN AREA (GAMA) SANITATION AND WATER Aug 2017– Jan 2019
PORJECT (PIPELINE IMPROVEMENT WORKS IN THE GA WEST MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY OF
GREATER ACCRA METROPOLITAN AREA
 Assisted in the preparation and pricing of bill of quantities.
 Supervised the laying of a 38km distribution pipeline ranging from 280mm to 110mm in Pokuase West and East
 Supervised the installation of pipeline fittings and the construction of three hundred and fifty six (356) reinforced
concrete chambers
 Supervised major interconnection works at various points between newly laid distribution lines and the active
main line (560mm HDPE Pipe) crossing the Accra – Kumasi road.
 Site management, monitoring and controlling of site works and issue.
 Procuring and Management of Goods for site works.
 Preparation of payment certificates for subcontractors.
 Prepared cost analysis for previous and current projects.
 Preparation of construction work program with MS Project for efficient execution of works.
 Assisted Senior Quantity Surveyor in the preparation of Interim payment Certificates for various projects.
 Preparation of complete tender documents for tendering of various water and sanitation projects.
 Pricing of bills of quantities for various pipeline projects.
Position: Assistant to Projects Manager and Senior Quantity Surveyor
Project: General Office Work April 2017– Current
 Prepared cost analysis for previous and current projects.
 Assisted Engineers in the preparation of Interim payment Certificates for various projects.
 Preparation of complete tender documents to tender for various water and sanitation projects.
 Preparation of construction works program for various pipeline projects, clients and tender purposes
 Pricing of bills of quantities for various pipeline projects.
 Pricing of various bill of quantities for different contracts.
 Managing and executing various small pipe laying projects for Ghana Water Company district offices (projects
with contract sums less than one (1) million Ghana Cedi).
Position: Project Coordinator/Quantity Surveyor
Project: RELOCATION AND DEEPENING OF WATER PIPES FALLING WITHIN ROW FOR THE March 2019 – Current
CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE STANDARD GAUGE RAILWAY LINE FROM
TEMA – AKOSOMBO ON ENGINEERING PROCUREMENT AND CONSTRUCTION (EPC) BASIS
FOR AFCONS INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED (MAIN CONTRACTOR)
 Priced work estimates for relocation and deepening of water pipelines
 Negotiating with Main contractors on estimates and quotations to carry out relocation, replacement and
deepening of Ghana Water pipelines.
 Supervising the relocation and deepening of existing Ghana Water Company Limited pipelines at key locations
which are obstructing the construction of the single standard gauge railway line
 Site management, monitoring and controlling of site works and issue
 Procuring and Management Of Goods for site works
 Preparation of construction work program with MS Project for efficient execution of works.
 Preparation of payment bills.
 Carry out periodic measurement of works carried out during construction.
 Provision of cost estimate for additional works;
Position: Project Coordinator/Quantity Surveyor
Project: PROPOSED WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT PLANT (Pre-Contract Stage) 2020 – Current
 Part of the project team involved in negotiations, contract administration, pricing etc. at the pre contract stage
of the design and build contract for a Proposed Water Treatment and Supply Project for Ghana Water Company
Limited
 Liaised with the project team for the Principal Contractors in getting accurate and realistic pricing for the
financial proposal to be submitted to Ghana Water Company for evaluation and further submission to
Government of Ghana (GoG)
 Assisted Engineers during preliminary survey of proposed project site to facilitate the development of a Technical
Proposal best suited to achieve the business goals of the project.
 Put together all final versions and relevant documents related to the proposed project for submission at Ghana
Water Company for a Value for Money (VFM) evaluation and further submission to GoG for approval
REGIME EVENTS – KUMASI, ASHANTI REGION Sep 2015 – October 2015
Position: Event Coordinator
 Negotiated and brought in sponsors for events
 In charge of managing events program.
 Coordinating of event.
 Identify business leads and communicate them to the CEO for evaluation.
DANBORT COMPANY LIMITED – LASHIBI, GREATER-ACCRA REGION June 2014 – Aug 2014
Position: Intern
 Assisted Civil Engineer in projects operation and running
 Was assigned site supervisor.
 Assisted land surveyor in setting out of the site
 Preparation of construction work program with MS Project
WILKADO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY – SPINTEX ROAD June 2013 – August 2013
Position: Intern
 Assisted in the preparation of tender documents.
 Helped with general office works.
 Assisted Projects Quantity Surveyor in measurement of works done
 Preparation of construction work program with MS Project for tender purposes
St. Johns Grammar School – New Achimota
Position: SRC Organizer
 Was in charge of planning and coordinating of SRC meetings internally and externally.
 Coordinated all SRC events including school SRC week.
 Collaborated with the planning and entertainment committee of the school in relation with the schools programs
and events.
PROJECTS AND RESEARCH
STUDY INTO THE USAGE OF SOLAR ENERGY IN BUILDINGS – A CASE STUDY IN THE KUMASI
METROPOLITAN
Aug 2015-June 2016
Research Student
 Organized and planned the research strategy for the project
 Mobilized residents of Ejisu, Kotey and atonsu town for our case study on the perceived needs of residents using
solar energy.
SANKOBOA FOUNDATION – Roof an Orphanage Project Sep 2015- June 2016
Member
 Involved in preparing for charity event on campus for our “Roof An Orphanage Project”
 Planning of Charity Event
 Events coordinator
TERTIARY ACTIVISTS FOR CHILD RIGHTS Nov 2015 –June 2016
Member
 Education of children in the kotei basic school on why they have to know their rights and stay in school.
 Planning of events for organization and developing strategies in executing them.
AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS
 Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certificate
 Award certificate for undergoing a Project Management Professional(PMP) Training workshop
 Award of Certificate Of Dedication as part of the tertiary activists for child rights
 Award of Certificate Of Commendation from the Believers Love World (Christ Embassy)
OTHER SKILLS
Software: Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, Computer Literacy
Communication: Proficiency in written and oral communication in English, Twi, Fair understanding of Ewe and Ga Language
good people relation
Hobbies: Travelling, Playing basketball,.
Special skills: Event Organizing, Planning, Interpersonal skills, Collaboration
REFERENCES
Available upon request