Teaching
Professor James Olabode Bamidele Rotimi is an experienced academic and educator in Construction Economics, Project Management, and Sustainability in the Built Environment.
With over three decades of teaching and research experience across New Zealand, South Africa, and Nigeria, he has trained and mentored hundreds of future construction professionals and academic leaders.
His teaching focuses on industry-relevant skills, evidence-based practice, and digital transformation in construction, ensuring that graduates are equipped to meet global infrastructure and sustainability challenges.
Research Grants & Funded Projects
Massey University, New Zealand
2025–2028
Position: Professor of Construction Economics and Management
Teaching Areas: Construction Economics, Project Management, Sustainability
Key Roles: Programme Director – Construction Management Programme
Summary: Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and leadership in construction. Supervision of Masters and PhD students.
Auckland University of Technology (AUT), New Zealand
2008 – 2019
Position: Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer
Teaching Areas: Project Management, Cost Planning, Research Methods
Key Roles: Chair – Postgraduate Research Committee
Summary: Led curriculum development, taught core construction management courses, and supervised postgraduate research students.
University of Johannesburg, South Africa
2002 – 2007
Position: Senior Lecturer in Construction Management
Teaching Areas: Project Delivery, Construction Economics, Management Systems
Key Roles: Honours and Masters Supervision
Summary: Delivered advanced courses and guided postgraduate research in construction and infrastructure development.
Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria
1989 – 2002
Position: Lecturer, Department of Building Technology
Teaching Areas: Construction and Project Management
Key Roles: Undergraduate Programme Development
Summary: Taught core building technology courses and mentored undergraduate students in project planning and execution.
Courses Taught
- Construction Economics and Cost Planning
- Construction Project Management
- Procurement and Contract Administration
- Construction Sustainability and Circular Economy
- Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Digital Construction
- Research Methods in the Built Environment
Teaching Philosophy
Professor Rotimi believes in experiential learning, active student engagement, and industry collaboration.
He integrates real-world case studies and research into classroom teaching, bridging the gap between theory and practice.
His philosophy focuses on equipping students with critical thinking skills, technical competence, and leadership capabilities needed to address global challenges in construction, sustainability, and project governance.
Student Supervision & Mentorship
- Supervised 12+ PhD completions and over 150 Masters dissertations
- Currently supervising multiple PhD and Masters candidates at Massey University
- External examiner and progress reviewer for international universities
- Focus areas: construction economics, resilience, sustainability, project management
Curriculum Development & Leadership
- Programme Director – Construction Management, Massey University
- Chair – Postgraduate Research Committee, Auckland University of Technology
- Led curriculum redesigns to incorporate digital transformation and sustainability
- Developed new postgraduate modules in BIM, circular economy, and construction innovation
Contact
For teaching enquiries, guest lectures, or academic collaboration, please contact:
- Email: j.rotimi@massey.ac.nz
- Institution: Massey University, New Zealand