Cyril Chike
Rocklea,Australia
Summary
Detail-oriented project administrator with expertise in process optimization and cost management through precise reporting and timely invoicing. Proven ability to foster strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring consistent achievement of project objectives. Demonstrated success in enhancing operational efficiency and driving project success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Project Administrator
Contract Resources / Ampol
Lytton, Queensland
05.2024 - 03.2026
- Ensure relevant contracts and jobs are set up fully in required electronic systems e.g. JMS, Ariba, GEP SMART, enabling timely invoicing, cost monitoring and control (Budget vs Actuals).
- Monitored invoicing processes and coordinated with PMs to ensure adherence to monthly deadlines.
- Run project cost report prior to preparation of final invoices.
- Compiled monthly KPI reports and various project reports to provide insights into performance and support decision-making.
- EOM duties and reconciliation to meet financial deadlines such as, but not limited to - WIPS, Accruals, Open PO reviews, GL Reviews etc.
- Maintain project registers to ensure project related data is consistent and traceable across the organization's folders.
- Executed accurate daily data entry of labour hours and equipment data in both in-house and client systems to support project tracking.
- Assist with supplier account management and record maintenance.
- Coordinate new employee onboarding and inductions.
- Assisted with open purchase order reviews, improving cost tracking and procurement visibility.
Engineering Project Administrator
MTC GAS
Brisbane, Queensland
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Produced periodic progress reports for stakeholders and senior management detailing project costs, status updates, and communication briefings to enhance project practices.
- Supervised field crew operations, ensuring effective communication and coordination on project tasks.
- Created job packs and managed filing per project progress status and account card in alignment with MTC’s Project Admin Guide in MYOB EXO.
- Accurate invoicing and processing payment claims for projects completed by third party contractors.
- Communicate with contractors, builders, and Council employees on queries, inquiries on official building documentation policies and processes.
- Maintained and cultivated strong relationships with clients and customers to support long-term project goals and objectives.
- Created a work process for monitoring building permit applications as well as liaising with corporate clients, handling customer inquiries and troubleshooting project issues with colleagues.
Engineering Project Administrator
NOJA Power Switchgear
Murarrie, Queensland
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Design an automated testing prototype system for a high voltage device in a salt fog chamber utilizing various microcontroller configurations to achieve efficient results.
- Developed an android app for monitoring the automated system in real time to gather relevant data for continuous improvement.
- Assisted in developing project plans, scheduling regular meetings to discuss status and issues, maintaining project calendars to ensure timely project completion.
- Verified that all project deliverables complied with quality standards.
- Assist with project monitoring, updating systems, document numbering, archiving, and retention.
- Assisted in creating standardized report templates for project management, ensuring consistency across documentation.
- Able to utilize management and technical problem-solving skills on numerous projects and situations in the workplace.
Toll Warehouse Receiver
Winc
Richlands, Queensland
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Conduct shipment inspection for product arrival condition, quality, and packaging integrity.
- Conducted shipment inspections to verify product condition and compliance with packaging and quality standards.
- Completed product receipt documentation to ensure accurate inventory records upon shipment arrival.
- Conduct quantity assurance activities to ensure that quantities on Purchase Order matched with invoice and bill of lading.
- Performed RF scanning of inventory and completed label fill-outs or tag-holds.
- Identified and escalated damaged or non-compliant deliveries, helping protect operational standards and inventory quality.
- Managed invoice and billing administration, resolving discrepancies to maintain financial accuracy and accountability.
- Assist in installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of technical equipment and assets.
Project Support Officer
Cakasa Company Limited
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
07.2012 - 11.2017
- Assist project manager in overseeing all aspects of project delivery, from planning to completion.
- Monitor project performance against pre-determined EVM metrics to ensure cost and schedule compliance.
- Coordinate working groups and liaise with a variety of internal and external stakeholders during all phases in the project.
- Assigned resources within the project and provided regular resource reports.
- Developed, reviewed, and approved project files.
- Integrate subsystems in a logical and controlled manner to evaluate the design, behaviour, interactions and performance of the solution.
- Identify the relevant cost categories as related to the cost of undertaking the project.
- Improved accessibility of project documentation by ensuring files were properly structured and maintained within project repositories.
- Scheduled and rented meeting rooms for project discussions.
Education
BBA - Primavera P6 Advanced
The Knowledge Academy
Sydney, NSW03-2026
Certificate IV - Business
Navitas Professional - Careers & Internships
Brisbane, QLD12-2020
Master of Engineering - Project Management (Advanced)
Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD12-2020
Bachelor of Electronic/Electrical Engineering -
University of Surrey
Guildford, England06-2018
Skills
- Project management
- Project planning
- Schedule coordination
- Stakeholder management
- Performance improvement
- Financial analysis
- ISO 9001 compliance
- Primavera and MS Project
- Microsoft Office
- CAD design
- Building modeling
- Logistics coordination
- Project documentation
- Equipment tracking
- Presentation creation
- Effective communication
Certification
- First Aid Training, CBD College, 2016
- White Card Certificate, Inscope Training, 2017
- Forklift Ticket, Get Skilled Australia, 2019
- A Current Valid Driving License
Languages
- English, Proficient
- French, Beginner
Professional Memberships
- PMI Member - Queensland Chapter, 2018
- Engineers Australia Member, 2018
Degree Related Projects
Master Research Project 2 – Quality Assurance Project, 03/01/18 - 07/31/18, Initiated and lead a process improvement project in order to develop a more competitive design- and-production scheme for a potential customer involved in the sporting industry based in the Gold Coast. An overview of the organisation, product, clients, and any other critical information was conducted. Elaborated on our client's perspective on the different dimensions of quality as related to the product, specifying clearly our client's needs and wants. Created a process adopted in identifying causes for delivering the product over budget. Devised a system to better capture customer requirements to eliminate rework (a key source of rework). Developed a QFD’s House of Quality to demonstrate priority areas and areas of conflicts. Identified the relevant cost categories as related to the quality of our product.
Timeline
Engineering Project Administrator
Contract Resources / Ampol
05.2024 - 03.2026
Engineering Project Administrator
MTC GAS
10.2021 - 09.2023
Engineering Project Administrator
NOJA Power Switchgear
10.2019 - 03.2021
Toll Warehouse Receiver
Winc
09.2018 - 05.2019
Project Support Officer
Cakasa Company Limited
07.2012 - 11.2017
BBA - Primavera P6 Advanced
The Knowledge Academy
Certificate IV - Business
Navitas Professional - Careers & Internships
Master of Engineering - Project Management (Advanced)
Griffith University
Bachelor of Electronic/Electrical Engineering -
University of Surrey