PROFILE

Theophilus Allagoa is a seasoned civil engineer with over 25 years of experience in the design, construction, and management of large-scale infrastructure projects. His expertise spans across structural engineering, urban infrastructure, highway and bridge construction, water resource management, and geotechnical engineering. Known for his leadership, Theophilus has successfully led multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex projects, often under tight deadlines and challenging conditions.

Over the years of hands-on experience working with prominent companies on diverse construction projects. Consistently achieved remarkable outcomes in quality, progress, speed, and cost efficiency. Dedicated to continuous learning and adopting innovative problem- solving approaches in engineering. Theophilus possesses deep technical knowledge in the analysis and design of reinforced concrete and steel structures, foundation engineering, and sustainable urban planning. With a strong background in regulatory compliance, budgeting, and risk management, he consistently ensures the successful execution of projects from concept to completion, maintaining high safety and quality standards.

KEY SKILLS/CAPABILITIES

Structural & Design Analysis

Infrastructural Development

Geotechnical Engineering

Sustainable Development

Risk & Safety Management

Regulatory Compliance

Root Cause Analysiss

Analytical skills

Supplier Quality Management

Adaptability

Procurement planning

Supply Chain Management

Conflict Resolution

KEY TOOLS

AutoCAD

MS Project

MS Visio

ASTM

Primavera P6

STAAD.pro

Revit

Microsoft Office

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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Project Management
Process Improvement
Value Engineering
Cost Management
Project Reporting
Development and Building Teams Bill Preparation

Analytical skills
Quality Assurance
Requirements gathering/Elicitation Program organization
Design Thinking
Peace Building

AASHTO Civil 3D Eurocodes SAP2000 WBS

June 2024 – Till Date

? NIGER DELTA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (NDDC)

i. DIRECTOR COMMUNITY AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT.

Developing policy for implementation of projects & programs in all Niger Delta communities.

Conflict Resolution, mediation, negotiation, peaceful building for planning and research Implementation

Crisis and dispute forecasting

Ethnic Nationalities and traditional Institution confidence building

Host community’s sensitization of directed policies

Bottom to Top approach using Community modeling for project and program

Project and program buy in, Commissioning & community Handover/takeover

Ensuring and implementing strategic policies that engender peace & conflicts resolution in Niger Delta Communities using ownership models for projects sited in all Niger Delta communities in the Nine state of the region.

Provision of data for the procurement of program and projects that are community driven

Rural Development infrastructural cost estimation for budgeting

Project verification of ongoing and completed projects

Program/Project impact Analysis

Over the years Infrastructure/Upgrade and status /useful life of executed project

DIRECTOR RIVERS STATE OFFICE. May 2023 – June 2024

Organization of well-structured workflow, clear communication channels, and effective time management to contribute to higher efficiency across departments or divisions.

Resolving conflict with aim to mediate, negotiate, or facilitate solutions that satisfy the interests of all parties involved in a dispute.

Managing all the different disciplines and department of Niger Delta Development Commission

Attainment & performance of the organizational goals

Operates with high levels of transparency, ensuring that its actions are visible and understandable to

staff, Contractor & all Stakeholder.

Collaborative leadership also enhances innovation and creativity by tapping into the collective expertise

and knowledge of the team.

DIRECTOR BAYELSA STATE OFFICE. Oct 2022 – May 2023

Organization of well-structured workflow, clear communication channels, and effective time management to contribute to higher efficiency across departments or divisions.

Resolving conflict with aim to mediate, negotiate, or facilitate solutions that satisfy the interests of all parties involved in a dispute.

Managing all the different disciplines and department of Niger Delta Development Commission

Attainment & performance of the organizational goals

Operates with high levels of transparency, ensuring that its actions are visible and understandable to

staff, Contractor & all Stakeholder.

Collaborative leadership also enhances innovation and creativity by tapping into the collective expertise

and knowledge of the team.

DIRECTOR DELTA STATE OFFICE. Oct 2021 – Oct 2022

UIDW – Utilities infrastructural Development and Waterways (UIDW) EPC – Environmental Protection and Control (EPC)
A&F – Agriculture and Fisheries (A&F)

Bill preparation, evaluation and monetary Design Interpretation and Scope description of Infrastructural projects. Project type and location sensitivity and sustainability. Technical seminars and on-site experience to simulate with office works. Administrative knowledge and work ethics. Demonstration farm implementation for Agricultural and fisheries dept.

Template production for sustainability and continuous management of farm with phase expansion. Blueprint for Agric extension services. Enlightenment and template for originality, incubating and delivery of people sensitive projects and reports in conjunction with community and Rural Development Dept. Periodic Planning Department meetings with Project Department for Budget streamlining and proper casting new project etc.

v. DIRECTOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT Oct 2021

Implementing the project plan and executing project tasks as outlined in the planning phase.

Identifying stakeholders and determining project roles and responsibilities.

Developing a project charter that outlines the vision, deliverables, and initial plan.

Evaluating project performance through a post-project review or lessons-learned analysis.

Developing schedules, setting deadlines, and ensuring the project meets milestones on time.

vi. DIRECTOR II PROJECT MONITORING AND SUPERVISION Feb 2021 – Oct 2021

• Special Project (digitalization of all project files) Proper accountability supervision of digitalization contractor (South bridge) and updating of ongoing project documents directly reporting to the Interim Administrator/CEO.
• All administrative and Engineering matters in NDDC in the 9 States. New policy initiative and directions of

directorate. Analysis of Reports from Zonal head Position: Acting Director of Directorate representation at Management meetings etc.

vii. AG. DIRECTOR PROJECT MONITORING AND SUPERVISION Dec 2020 – Jan 2021

Special Project (digitalization of all project files) Proper accountability supervision of digitalization contractor (South bridge) and updating of ongoing project documents directly reporting to the Interim Administrator/CEO.

All administrative and Engineering matters in NDDC in the 9 States. New policy initiative and directions of directorate. Analysis of Reports from Zonal head Position: Acting Director of Directorate representation at Management meetings etc.

viii. DEPUTY DIRECTOR PROJECT MONITORING AND SUPERVISION April 2020 – Dec 2020

• As above but overseeing all 9 projects States of the Niger Delta region. Receiving and Analyzing Reports from zonal Heads and State offices special Assignments as Directed by the Director. Digitization of all projects files as special assignment.

ix. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PROJECT MONITORING AND SUPERVISION Nov. 2019 – April 2020
• The periodical monitoring and supervision and certification of projects in western zone comprising of Delta, Edo and Ondo States. Revamping of Moribund and stalled projects by requesting and revalidating rates and redefinition of scope where variations cannot be achieved. Quality and control. Training of staff on assurance during payments. Professional Certification of major projects with appointment of project managers procedures

and methods.
• Application of procurement documents as part of projects files to change narratives and upgrade processes in line

with industry best practices. Ensure trapped funds for working contractors are released by interaction with finance on consequences on delayed payments and the shared experience on damages litigation costs. Random checks and appraisal of special projects as may be assigned by the Director.

x. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (HEAD) PROCUREMENT UNIT Feb. 2019 – Nov. 2019
• Procurement training in Federal University of Technology Procurement Research Centre.
• Education and indoctrination of procurement knowledge and certification of successful offices as a line

qualification of procurement Cadre conversion. On the job training of daily activities of procurement unit. Combining of administration office as Head of unit as well as wading through numerous documents to understand this new area of challenge. Three months training at Abuja.

• Tabriz Procurement Solutions Ltd. Under the tutelage of (Former GD BPP) and BMPIU team that wrote PPA (2007). Implementation to the later of the Nine steps of Public Procurement subject matter workshops with BPP EFCC and ICPC engagements on Suspected infractions and clarification in prior procurement process.

• Confidence building of the public by participatory implementation of procurement processes. Procurement etc. procurement cadre examination and certification by Bureau of public procurement (BPP). Tender Perfection and, Evaluation and Awards,

• Monitoring/Strict Adherence to the procedures non-stick procurement. Constant use of default method of procurement.

xi. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR UIDW/PMS(HEAD) EDO STATE OFFICE Feb. 2018 – Feb. 2019
• Bills origination for identified projects in line with directives from Head Office.
• Support to project monitoring and supervision on technical matters quarterly reports on all state projects status

and required deliverables.
• New initiatives implementation in line with international best practices on Infrastructural Projects suggesting

for policy and implementation.
• The second level checks projects based on Head office determined enquiries. Continuous variation advice on all

projects, Justification for cost difference for similar projects in different locations.
• Budget monitoring and price intelligence checks as owner Dept for all infrastructural projects. Contract duration and

project scheduling. To avert interest on delayed payment and monitoring liquidated damages.

xii. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PROJECT MONITORING AND SUPERVISION July 2017 – Feb 2018

Project monitoring, management and supervision. On site decisions, variation considerations and confirmation payments, certifications and defects control.

Quality assurance and duration monitoring Design implementation and redesign working drawings confirmation for Design approvals. (As built designs).

xiii. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR UIDW/PMS(HEAD) AKWA IBOM STATE OFFICE July 2016 – July 2017

Bills origination for identified projects in line with direct request from head office. First line office for information on infrastructural project, assistance to Design Department for consultancy projects requiring

location and community access. In conjunction with consultants.

Support to Project Monitoring and Supervision Directorate in technical matters quarterly reports on all state

projects status and required deliverables.

New initiations in line with international Best Practices on Infrastructural projects Detailed analysis for new

policy and implementation of existing one strategically.

The second level checks on projects based on Head office directives. Continuous Variation advice on all projects, to

ensure timely completion of projects provision of justification for cost difference for similar projects. Budget monitoring and price intelligence checks as owner Dept of all Infrastructural Projects. Contract duration and project scheduling. To check interest on delegated payments and liquidated damages.

xiv. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PROJECT MONITORING AND SUPERVISION Jan. 2010 – July. 2016

The periodical monitoring and supervision and certification of projects in Central zone comprising of Rivers, Bayelsa and Imo States. Revamping of Moribund and stalled projects by requesting and revalidating rates and redefinition of scope where variations cannot be achieved. Quality and control. Training of staff on assurance during payments. Professional Certification of major projects with appointment of project managers procedures

and methods.

Application of procurement documents as part of projects files to change narratives and upgrade processes in line

with industry best practices. Ensure trapped funds for working contractors are released by interaction with finance on consequences on delayed payments and the shared experience on damages litigation costs. Random checks and appraisal of special projects as may be assigned by the Director.

xv. PRINCIPAL MANAGER DESIGN DEPARTMENT Oct. 2009 – Jan. 2010

Design vetting of consultants’ submission on proposed projects to ensure conformity

with NDDC guidelines, specifications and quality. Site inspection for re-appraisal and confirmation of decision to be

reached on final submission on proposed infrastructure on Routes Alignment Delineation etc. Review and verification of design deliverables to justify release of funds as well as Design of small and Quick intervention projects. Constant monitoring and review of In-house rates to reflect current realities.

xvi. SENIOR MANAGER PROJECT MONITORING AND SUPERVISION Dec. 2004 – Oct. 2009

Periodic Monitoring and Supervision of projects supervised by consultants

Random checks to verify reports from the state offices to ensure that funds released to contractors are justifies

Monitoring and appraisal of special projects as may be assigned by the Director in the Region.

Special assistance to Oil representatives on NDDC Board.

xvii. TECHNICAL ASSISTANT TO BAYELSA STATE REP Aug. 2001 – Dec. 2004
• Bayelsa State Office Preparation of Tenders for projects that have been approved by the commission’s budget for the state, working with Professionals such as Quantity surveyors, and already established Civil Engineering

Consultants. Generally, budget planning and implementation. Assistant to the State Rep on technical matters. ? SENATON NIGERIA LTD

i. PROJECT ENGINEER.

Projects:

a)  Construction of Rivers State House of Assembly Estate Along Aba Road June 1994 – Dec. 1994

b)  Construction of 8 Nos. 3 Bedroom flat for Majestic Nig. Ltd. Port Harcourt and Owerri June 1994 – Dec. 1994

c)  Construction and electrification of 2 Nos. 18 rooms and 1 No. 16 rooms hotel facility at Life Camp for Oso 11 NGL

Recovery project at Finima in Bonny, under subcontract with Spibat. Oct. ’96 – Dec. ‘97

d)  Cable trench construction and instrumentation for Mobil producing Nig. Unltd. at Bonny Terminal

Apr. ’97 – Dec. ‘97

e)  Construction of Residential Area 1 For Nigeria LNG Ltd. (Supervisor & Labour Contract for Julius Berger Nigeria Ltd.) Jan. '98 – Mar. 2000

f)  Bonny Power Upgrade: Pole erection, Stringing & testing Voltage overhead lines for sectors 12 & 14
Aug. ’99 – Nov. 2000

g)  Construction of Perimeter Fence in University of Benin Teaching Hospital. Aug. – Oct. 2000

h)  Reconstruction of fitting of outpatient Pharmacy University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital Oct. – Dec. 2000

i)  Fitting of training center of NLNG Ltd. Plinth Design and Construction, Road reconstruction at Mechanical workshop

Area, Chemical storage facility and Warehouse Jan. ’01 – Aug. ‘01

j)  Section, Design and construction of compressor Shed, Design and construction of Pipe Network for air and water for instrumentation and mechanical workshops, installation of fitters & regulators for Mechanical equipment such as lathe

machines on plinths. Feb. ’01 – Aug. ‘01

k)  Additional works on LNG training center Partitioning of offices and classrooms/installation of Training facilities.

ii. ENGINEERING MANAGER.

Projects:

a)  Supervision & Labour Contract for the Construction Of mechanical workshop and warehouses for NLNG In Train 3 under contract with SPIBAT Mar’ 01 – Aug. ‘01

b)  Water distribution network for Aganya and Orosi Kiri communities in Bonny under contract with NLNG
Apr. ’01 – Aug. ‘01

c) Root profile and establishment of markers for NLNG Water well line (Position: Engineering Manager) ’01.

? FOUGERROLLE NIGERIA LTD.
i. TRAINEE ENGINEER. Oct. 1993 – Jan. 1994

Projects:

a)  Construction Construction of slipper treatment facility for Warri Rail Line Project

b)  Geotechnical investigations and construction of Ajaokuta – Lokoja State Highway

c)  Waterproofing of Billets Manufacturing Plant in Ajaokuta Stell Complex

Apr. ’01 – Aug.

EDUCATION

Rome Business School
MSc. (L&SC) Logistics & Supply Chain Management

University Of Port Harcourt B.Eng. (Civil Engineering)

University Demonstration Secondary School University of Port Harcourt
West African School Certificate (WASC)

State School 1 (FSLC) Orogbum, D/Line

2023 – 2024

1989 – 1996

1982 – 1987

1976 – 1982

Feb. ’01 – Aug. ‘01

CERTIFICATIONS

COREN(C.Eng)Member of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria

Accredited Cost Engineers (ACostE)

Accredited, Engineering Valuer (AEngVal)

Chartered Management Consultant (CMC)

BPP Certified Procurement Officer

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Fellow, Nigeria Society of Engineers (FNSE)

Fellow, Nigeria Institution of Civil Engineers (FNICE)

Fellow, Nigeria Institution of Highway and Transportation Engineers (FNIHTE)

Fellow, Corporate Administration Institute (FCAI)

Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants (FMIC)

Fellow, Nigeria Institute of Procurement Engineers (FNIProcE)

Fellow, Certified Public Procurement Practitioner (FCPP)

Member, Accredited Cost Engineers (ACostE)

Member, Nigeria Institution of Geotechnical Engineers (MNIGE)

Member, Nigeria Institution of Facilities Engineering and Management (MNIFEngM)