Yenimi Datie-Ikoko is a Nigerian architect with over 25 years of experience in construction project management. She has a BSc and post-graduate degrees in architecture as well as management and design experience across various roles in Nigeria. Currently she is the Manager of Projects at Datixx Services Nigeria Limited, where she oversees the execution and delivery of construction projects on budget and on time. She has extensive experience planning, designing, costing and managing all phases of construction projects for residential, commercial and infrastructure developments.

1. Yenimi Datie-Ikoko
(B. Sc Hons. Architecture ; PG Diploma, Archetecture; MSc, Archetecture (Dissertation To be submitted)
Villa 23, Sahara Complex, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abudhabi,
United Arab Emirates
Telephone: +971 50 1066859 +971 55 295 6809 +971 55 410 6354 Email: yenimii@yahoo.com
PROFILE
A well rounded versatile individual who in course of time and subsequent experience, evolved into a seasoned professional, well vested in the
business of, but not limited by any means to building construction, making a great Project Manager who is comfortable with any type of
construction in general, and the execution of same within permissible time frame, budget and safety.
A team player as well as leader with the ability to adapt to any given situation, whilst employing the best strategies suited to that occasion,
eventually culminating in the best services beneficial to both client and employer.
Possessing formal education in architecture and added skills in general construction acquired over time on sites, short training and site
management courses, seminars related to the construction industry and management, workshops and honest personal enthusiasm, while
recognizing the need to understand the inter-relativity of related engineering and construction events thus providing the all too necessary
ingredients for proper project planning and execution (Project Management).
Having a special skill in good human relations blended with a perfect understanding of all facets of building construction making a good liaison
between client, employer, and where applicable nominated sub-contractors.
SOMESELECTEDACHIEVEMENTS:
Organizing and Management of various professionals whilst contributing actively to address a complex drainage problem (Design
only)
 PLANNIG: Drew a comprehensive work plan, including first identifying the entire personnel, assigning tasks with attendant time
frame, considering plants, equipment, general logistics and drawing up a budget required to successfully execute the project.
 INFORMATION COLLATION: Liaised with relevant agencies to obtain current GIS (satellite Imagery covering the area in
question. Worked with the local authorities to identify areas that must remain undisturbed due to safety and government policies.
These include identifying subterranean oil pipe lines and other utilities. Field work with land surveyors gathering topographic in
formation in a 25m grid fashion covering an area of approximately 30,000 sq.m
 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT: Interpolating topographic values with satellite imagery. Working based on all design information
gathered thus, with storm drain engineers to identify the natural and workable drainage layout whilst respecting gravity. Involving
the civil and structural engineers on developing drain sizing and cross sectional details.
 BEME (Bills of Engineering Measurements and Evaluation): worked with the engineers on the preparation of bill of quantities and
costing to guide the client whilst discussing tenders with potential construction contractors and finally, the preparation of tender
documents.
 CLIENT BRIEFING: in course of all the above, a client briefings were scheduled regularly to update the client on work progress.
Results Achieved: Successfully designed and developed an acceptable workable drainage layout satisfactory to client/ sponsor
(Mobil Producing Unlimited), Locals, Engineering standards and within the statutory design Bye-laws.
CAREERHISTORY
Datixx Services Nigeria Limited (Construction Company) 2000-date
Job title Manager, Projects
 Manage construction (residential and commercial builds and road construction) projects documentation, including
prepare and vet construction bids before submission.
 Plan execution of construction project including sourcing and scheduling resources.
 Responsibilities also include the management of infrastructural, financial and human resources.
 Execution of works as represented in the bill of quantities and work schedule.
 Ensure that the project supervisorhas interpreted construction drawings and set out the structure correctly.
 Conduct regular site visits throughout the life of the project for quality assurance purposes.
 Liaising with clients.

2. Yenimi Datie-Ikoko
(B. Sc Hons. Architecture ; PG Diploma, Archetecture; MSc, Archetecture (Dissertation To be submitted)
Villa 23, Sahara Complex, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abudhabi,
United Arab Emirates
Telephone: +971 50 1066859 +971 55 295 6809 +971 55 410 6354 Email: yenimii@yahoo.com
 Overall responsibility for successfuldelivery of projects including ensuring delivery within budget and on time.
Megastar Construction, Port Harcourt 1997-1999
Construction Architect
 Managed the bidding process for various construction projects.
 Manage the project through all phases ofconstruction to handover.
Harcourt Adukeh Associates (Architects and Planners), Port Harcourt 1994-1999
Design Architect
 Design of a wide range of building types including residential, commercial and industrial projects , starting from the
conceptualstage to working drawings.
 Project leader for the production of the drainage plan for Mobil Producing Unlimited covering Eket Local
Government. This included acquiring GIS imagery and interpolating actual survey and coming up with a credible
drainage plan for the area
Allstates Trust Bank, Asei World Centre, Port Harcourt 1993-1994
Design Architect and Maintenance Manager
 Design of new bank branches,modification of existing structures to suit banking needs,General maintenance of all
landed property owned by and or in use by the bank.
Rivers State Ministry of Works and Housing, Port Harcourt (July-September) 1986
S.I.W.E.S. program (Industrial Attachment)
 Design and project supervision under the supervision of a senior Architect
Wasjad Construction Company (July-September) 1985
 S.I.W.E.S. program (Industrial Attachment)
 Construction supervision under the supervision of a senior Civil Engineer
EDUCATIONANDQUALIFICATIONS
1992 MSc Architecture (Completed course work; Thesis not Completed)
1990 Post Graduate Diploma Architecture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
1989 BSc Architecture (with honours), University of Nigeria, Nsukka
CERTIFICATEDCOURSESATTENDED
 AutoCAD
o Work with AutoCAD as a basic design tool.
o Good working knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD architecture
 Laser Level and EDM
 Total Station
 Microsoft Office
o Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Microsoft Project
OTHERQUALITIES&GENERAL INFORMATION
 An energetic fit person, able to handle full and complex workload. Thrives under pressure. A keen desire for challenges.
 Dynamic self-starter; strives for achievement and excellence. Open to relocation and travel. Clean Driving License.
 Born: 1st July 1966. Married. 2 Children. Nigerian National. Christian – Anglican