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SAMUEL OLADOKUN

Summary

Experienced Project Coordinator with over 8 years of expertise in managing project lifecycles, stakeholder coordination, and administrative oversight within construction and infrastructure sectors. Proven ability to coordinate project resources, manage procurement processes, and serve as liaison between project teams and clients while ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Skilled in project documentation, financial document management, task assignment, and cross-team collaboration. Committed to supporting project managers through comprehensive administrative support and process optimization.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Coordinator / Cost Estimator

Infrastructure Product Australia
08.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated project budgets and financial documentation for stormwater drainage projects valued up to AUD 6.8M, managing invoices, purchase orders, and inventory reports while maintaining budget accuracy within ±5% variance
  • Served as primary liaison between project teams and clients, conducting needs assessments and defining project requirements, acceptance criteria, and timelines for infrastructure projects
  • Managed procurement processes and vendor coordination, conducting comprehensive market analysis and coordinating logistics from suppliers to project sites
  • Assigned tasks to cross-functional teams (engineers, project managers, procurement specialists) and helped team members understand project milestones and deliverables expectations
  • Coordinated allocation of project resources ensuring teams had necessary materials, equipment, and information at the right time throughout project lifecycles
  • Scheduled and facilitated stakeholder meetings, documenting outcomes and generating regular progress reports for senior management on project financial performance
  • Assisted project managers in developing project schedules and scope statements, utilizing Auspits software and CostX for project planning and monitoring
  • Fostered cross-team collaboration through coordinated project meetings and workshops, ensuring effective communication and decision-making across multiple departments
  • Monitored project progress and team performance, providing regular updates to stakeholders on project status, timeline adherence, and potential risks

Key Achievements:

  • Successfully coordinated delivery of AUD 12.1M drainage infrastructure project, achieving 12% cost savings through optimized procurement strategies
  • Enhanced project coordination efficiency by 15% through process standardization and software integration
  • Developed project coordination templates reducing project initiation time by 29%
  • Achieved 100% compliance rate with regulatory approval requirements across 30+ projects.
  • Coordinated project schedules and timelines to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Project Coordinator

STUDIO EIGHT LTD.
01.2017 - 07.2021
  • Coordinated end-to-end project delivery for multiple large-scale construction projects, managing project schedules, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication
  • Managed project administrative tasks including contract documentation, progress reporting, and coordination between multidisciplinary teams for diverse commercial and residential projects
  • Served as client liaison throughout project lifecycles, conducting regular meetings to assess needs, review progress, and ensure project requirements were met for office complexes, residential buildings, and commercial facilities
  • Coordinated procurement processes for sustainable materials and vendor management across multiple projects, ensuring cost optimization and quality standards
  • Assigned tasks and managed team coordination for construction of specialized facilities including photography studios, makeup studios, and educational buildings
  • Facilitated cross-team collaboration implementing BIM workflows using Revit and Navisworks, improving design coordination and reducing conflicts by 38%
  • Scheduled stakeholder meetings and generated reports maintaining project documentation and ensuring compliance with building codes and safety regulations
  • Assisted project managers in budget development and resource planning, contributing to 94% on-time completion rate and average 9% under-budget performance
  • Key Achievements:
  • Coordinated delivery of 6+ major projects with zero safety incidents across 85,000+ man-hours
  • Implemented sustainable design coordination methods achieving 18% cost reduction across project portfolio
  • Won 6 competitive project tenders through effective coordination of design teams and value engineering proposals

Project Coordinator - Intern

Olad Des & Co Ltd.
09.2015 - 01.2017
  • Learned project coordination fundamentals while supporting senior coordinators on diverse construction projects including residential apartments, commercial shopping mall, and pharmaceutical facility renovation
  • Gained hands-on experience in project administrative tasks including document filing, progress tracking assistance, and basic coordination support between contractors and project teams
  • Developed procurement coordination skills by assisting with vendor communications, purchase order processing, and material delivery scheduling under senior coordinator supervision
  • Trained in stakeholder communication through shadowing senior coordinators during client meetings and learning to prepare meeting documentation and follow-up correspondence
  • Built foundational skills in resource coordination by assisting with equipment scheduling, material tracking, and basic task assignment support across multiple project sites
  • Learned project documentation standards including progress report preparation, meeting minutes recording, and compliance documentation filing systems
  • Gained experience in Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development by assisting senior coordinators in creating project templates and process documentation
  • Developed understanding of safety coordination through participation in site meetings and safety compliance monitoring activities

Key Learning Outcomes :

  • Acquired comprehensive understanding of project coordinator roles and responsibilities across diverse construction projects
  • Developed proficiency in project administrative processes and documentation standards
  • Built foundational skills in client communication and stakeholder coordination
  • Gained practical experience in procurement support and vendor relationship management

Education

Master of Science - Construction Management

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY

Master of Science - Architecture

OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - Architecture

OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY

Skills

  • Experience with project coordination tools
  • Budgetary control expertise
  • Project documentation
  • Experienced in technical design applications: AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, SketchUp
  • Regulatory compliance expertise
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Problem-solving
  • Project coordination
  • Time management
  • Detail-oriented
  • Team coordination

Certification

  • Australian Property Institute (API) – Member
  • Australian Institute of Builders (AIB) – Member
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) – Certified
  • Business Analysis & Process Management – Certified
  • Construction Induction Training – White Card Certified

Timeline

Project Coordinator / Cost Estimator

Infrastructure Product Australia
08.2021 - Current

Project Coordinator

STUDIO EIGHT LTD.
01.2017 - 07.2021

Project Coordinator - Intern

Olad Des & Co Ltd.
09.2015 - 01.2017

Master of Science - Construction Management

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY

Master of Science - Architecture

OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - Architecture

OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY
SAMUEL OLADOKUN