Anthony Okakpu
Hamilton
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Passionate about Highway and water solutions and always eager to contribute to innovative civil infrastructure projects
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Civil Engineering Technical Student
Wintec
06.2024 - Current
- Designed water and wastewater management for a food processing plant. – Designed two access roads to the processing plant one for cars and one for trucks to connect to the processing plant site. Designed car parks to accommodate cars and trucks on site.
- Conducted laboratory testing and data analysis for local river water samples. Evaluated pollution sources and recommended remedial actions.
- Development of a Safe School Plan Report with a Traffic Management Plan to provide Safe Travel Solutions for Children, Parents, Caregivers, Schools and the Community: Case study in Waikato, New Zealand.
- Provided a traffic impact assessment for a care centre to carter for 120 children and ten staff car parking in Waikato.
Project Officer (Engineering)
AUT Auckland - Built Environment
08.2021 - 04.2024
- Retrieved and analysed project information for smart city projects, and Mobility.
- Produced clear reports.
- Collection of data and analysed smart city projects.
- Maintain accurate records of project activities, including meeting minutes, work diaries, and asset handover documentation.
- Ensure adherence to Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) standards and promote a strong safety culture on-site.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including councils, clients, utility providers, and community members.
- Fixed contract.
Casual labour
AWF
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Direct and control vehicle and pedestrian traffic at construction sites to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Set up, maintain, and remove traffic management signs, barriers, and cones in accordance with site plans and guidelines.
- Monitor traffic flow and adjust controls to minimize congestion and maintain smooth operations.
- Communicate effectively with drivers, pedestrians, and site workers to prevent accidents and ensure clear passage.
- Assist in implementing temporary traffic management (TTM) plans as per local and national road safety regulations.
- Conduct safety checks and report hazards, incidents, or breaches of traffic control protocols.
Assistant Engineer
Noyanlar Group of Companies, Istanbul
11.2013 - 01.2016
- Assisted with ensuring compliance with regional water management guidelines.
- Assist with the preparation, review, and coordination of project plans, specifications, budgets, and schedules for road and water infrastructure projects.
- Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with design drawings, specifications, safety regulations, and environmental management plans.
- Conduct site inspections and audits and prepare progress reports for stakeholders.
- Managed procurement and logistics for construction materials, ensuring timely delivery and availability on-site.
- Actively participated in daily hazard inspections, promptly addressing or reporting hazards to maintain a safe work environment.
- Collaborate with engineers and designers to address site issues and implement practical solutions.
- Assist in the preparation of technical and financial reports, risk assessments, and project evaluations.
- Client: Noyanlar Group of Companies
- Estimated Contract Value: ₺295 million
Education
Diploma in Civil Engineering - Water/wastewater systems and Roading specialist
Waikato Institute of Technology
06.2025
Postgraduate Engineering - Civil and Construction Management
Auckland University of Technology
10.2015 - 12.2019
M.Sc. Civil Engineering -
Eastern Mediterranean University
09.2011 - 09.2013
Skills
- Road & Highway Construction: Supervision of pavement construction, earthworks, drainage, and surfacing
- Project Management: Budgeting, resource allocation, and regulatory compliance
- Software Proficiency: AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project, and hydraulic modelling tools
- Environmental & Health Compliance: Ensuring adherence to local and international water quality and roading infrastructural standards
LNGG
Languages: English
Accomplishments
- Subdivision and Land Development, Ngāruawāhia, NZ – Designed water and wastewater management for a food processing plant. – Designed two access roads to the processing plant one for cars and one for trucks to connect to the processing plant site. Designed car parks to accommodate cars and trucks on site.
- Delivered detailed pavement and car park designs for a 200-vehicle industrial site in Ngaruawahia, applying Regional Infrastructure Technical Specifications (RITS), AUSTROADS, and NZS standards to meet council and environmental requirements.
- Assisted in the development of a full lifecycle cost estimate for a distributor road project, including horizontal and vertical alignment, drainage, and earthworks calculations, using Whole of Life principles for asset renewal planning.
- Water Quality Assessment investigation: Conducted laboratory testing and data analysis for local river water samples. Evaluated pollution sources and recommended remedial actions.
- Conducted investigation and analysis on innovative water treatment technologies (e.g., membrane filtration, ion exchange), contributing to the development of a technical paper on drinking water safety and infrastructure resilience in New Zealand.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team during a capstone project to plan, design, and present a sustainable three waters infrastructure solution for a semi-rural development site, demonstrating project coordination and technical documentation skills.
- Development of a Safe School Plan Report with a Traffic Management Plan to provide Safe Travel Solutions for Children, Parents, Caregivers, Schools and the Community: Case study in Waikato, New Zealand.
- Provided a traffic impact assessment for a care centre to carter for 120 children and ten staff car parking in Waikato.
- Investigated and carried out an Intersection Modelling: Signalised intersection, Traffic survey & CAS Analysis.
Affiliations
Water New Zealand Member/ Engineer New Zealand member
Timeline
Civil Engineering Technical Student
Wintec
06.2024 - Current
Project Officer (Engineering)
AUT Auckland - Built Environment
08.2021 - 04.2024
Casual labour
AWF
03.2020 - 03.2022
Postgraduate Engineering - Civil and Construction Management
Auckland University of Technology
10.2015 - 12.2019
Assistant Engineer
Noyanlar Group of Companies, Istanbul
11.2013 - 01.2016
M.Sc. Civil Engineering -
Eastern Mediterranean University
09.2011 - 09.2013
Diploma in Civil Engineering - Water/wastewater systems and Roading specialist
Waikato Institute of Technology
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