[Currently] Project Manager Foremost Limited
(In Charge of construction of 6 warehouses for United Nation              Mission in South Sudan, UNMISS)
 

Ø  Monitoring performance, costs and efficiency of all elements of the project as a whole and exercising judgement and leadership in determining the causes of problem and facilitating solutions.

Ø  Management of the project cycle.

Ø  Provision of advisory on technical issues pertaining the project.

Ø  Preparation and presentation of project reports, requisition of materials, equipment and labor to the client and head office.

Ø  Managing sub-contractors hired by the company and Contract management and administration.

Ø  Conducting toolbox talks and safety trainings and providing weekly safety trainings.

Ø  Engaging and taking part in the project design and as built production.

Ø  Facilitation of project resource requirements for smooth running of the project.

Ø  Taking part in project quality assurance and quality management as per the specifications to achieve high workmanship.

Ø  Carrying out project risk assessment and advising on possible solutions to be adopted.

Ø  Carrying out material sampling and testing on site.

Ø  Preparation of method statements for all tasks to be adopted on site.

Ø  Taking part in site investigations and surveys and advising accordingly.

Ø  Preparation of Bill of quantities of various infrastructures.

Ø  Preparation of claim certificate and invoices of works done to the client and head office.

Ø  Coordinating, integrating and harmonizing various teams on site for optimum running of the project and resources hence achieving value for money.

Ø  Carrying out design and review of infrastructure i.e. the warehouse.

Ø  Writing reports and presentations.

Ø  Ensuring works compliance with appropriate codes and standard design.

Ø  Meeting the client to discuss project issues.

Ø  Carrying and auditing project risks and coming up with solutions to avoid downtime and losses.

[January 2017 – July 2018] Project Engineer at Consortium of Norwegian Refugee Council, Danish Refuge Council and Lokado
(In charge of Community Flood Reduction Program and water supply in Kakuma Refugee camp)
Ø  Overall project planning and management.

Ø  Developing various Terms of Reference for construction works i.e. Roads, water pan, Check dam, water pipeline, Water storage tanks and boreholes.

Ø  Analyzing survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects.

Ø  Confirming the levels and coordinates taken by the surveyor during and before excavations and making sure the levels are correct as specified by drawings.

Ø  Planning and designing transportation and hydraulic systems and structures, following construction and government standards, using design software and drawing tools.

Ø  Computing load and grade requirements, water flow rates, and material stress factors to determine design specifications.

Ø  Inspecting project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.

Ø  Participating Directly in construction, operations, and maintenance activities at project site.

Ø  Participating in surveying to lay out installations and establish reference points, grades, and elevations to guide construction.

Ø  Estimating quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.

Ø  Preparing and presenting public reports, such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, and property and right-of-way descriptions

Ø  Testing soils and materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.

Ø  Participating in the following: Geotechnical surveys, borehole geophysical survey, Land surveying, water pipeline design and surveying and Environmental Impact Assessment and advising accordingly.

Ø  Liaising with various stake holders during design and implementation process e.g. The consultants and consortium partners.

Ø  Interpretation of all drawings to the contractor and his team for smooth implementation.

Ø  Making sure the material is of required engineering standards and the concrete mix and batching are done the correct way to achieve high workmanship.

Ø  Representing the organization in all meetings and presenting project milestones and challenges.

Ø  Project design and Preparation of the actual B.o.Q for the organization.

Ø  Training and inducting all new worker’s/ host community on safety and hygiene standards.

Ø  Training the host community and other beneficiaries on operation and use of some infrastructure e.g. Hand pump, solar operation and maintenance, water pan maintenance, pipeline, soil protection works.

Ø  Representing the organization in stake holder’s forums and community sensitization meetings.

Ø  Preparing maintenance schedule for all boreholes, tap stands and pipelines.

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February 2015 to February 2017] Project Engineer International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (I.I.R.R) and Kanacho Nomadic Education Foundation (K.N.E.F)

Ø  Designing various WASH structures e.g. V.I.P toilets, Tank bases, water harvesting structures and Dormitory.

Ø  Supervision of all construction and Engineering works.

Ø  Carrying out quality assurance on the works done by I.I.R.R contractors and suppliers.

Ø  Writing and submitting field reports.

Ø  Project planning and management.

Ø  Giving technical advice and solutions on various engineering issues.

Ø  Preparing various Bill of Quantities and quotations for WASH structures and other related items.

Ø  Meeting the Donor Engineer and suppliers and discussing various technical issues.

Ø  Participating in the tendering process and advising the Organizing on the best quotes.

Ø  Training and supervising all contractors assigned by the organization for both construction and solar installation works.

Ø  Carrying out needs analysis on various parts of Marsabit, Samburu, Isiolo, Laisamis and Moyale in relations to geotech of the given area.

Ø  Carrying out risk analysis for various construction projects to be undertaken by the organization.

Ø     Participating in the bidding for construction and carrying out technical analysis to determine suitability of various contractors to carry out various works.

September 2014 to February 2015] Site Engineer Extension works Ol karia I & IV Geothermal projects, H.K BUILDERS KENYA.
Ø  In charge all Civil engineering works and activities in Construction and rehabilitation of roads in Kikuyu town i.e. Earthworks, in situ tests and tarmacking.

Ø  Interpreting all civil engineering drawings on site and translating it to smooth and accurate implementation on sub stations.

Ø  Designing of various structures and projects e.g. water pipelines, reinforced concrete structures and Buildings.

Ø  Participating in tendering process and advising the company accordingly.

Ø  Carrying out weekly risk assessment as the work continues and addressing risks as they arise hence reducing accidents.

Ø  Managing all the company resources on site e.g. managing human resource and equipment.

Ø  Making sure the material is of required engineering standards and the concrete mix and batching are done the correct way to achieve high workmanship.

Ø  Preparing and planning daily works programme and writing daily progress reports to the client and the consultant.

Ø  Training and inducting all new workers on safety standards on site. Training the staff before leaving to t h e f i e l d on v a r i o u s s a f e t y and h y g i e n e s t a n d a r d s to be o b s e r v e d and practiced while on field

Ø  and making sure the levels are correct as specified by the consultant.

Ø  Carrying out material test and coordinating in situ geotechnical tests on site e.g. Field density tests, Dcp, bearing capacity tests and atterberg limits tests.

Ø  Generating Bill of Quantities (B.Q) of various projects before implementation.

Ø  Offering technical advice on site issues i.e. trying to come up with lasting and workable solutions on site and advising accordingly.

Ø  Meeting both the clients and company contractors to present project progress and other technical issues on site and discuss ways forward.

Ø  Confirming the levels and coordinates taken by the surveyor during and before excavations.

[January 2014 to September 2014] Project Engineer and Planner Civicon Africa Ltd
 

Ø  In charge all Civil engineering works and activities in Construction of GZI, aluminum beverage can manufacturing company which included: construction of Residential complex, dining hall, office block, sewage system, factory substation and 200m access road.

Ø  Interpreting all civil engineering drawings on site and translating it to smooth and accurate implementation on sub stations.

Ø  Designing of various structures and projects e.g. water pipelines, reinforced concrete structures and Buildings.

Ø  Participating in tendering process and advising the company accordingly.

Ø  Carrying out weekly risk assessment as the work continues and addressing risks as they arise hence reducing accidents.

Ø  Managing all the company resources on site e.g. managing human resource and equipment.

Ø  Making sure the material is of required engineering standards and the concrete mix and batching are done the correct way to achieve high workmanship.

Ø  Preparing and planning daily works programme and writing daily progress reports to the client and the consultant.

Ø  Training and inducting all new workers on safety standards on site. Training the staff before leaving to t h e f i e l d on v a r i o u s s a f e t y and h y g i e n e s t a n d a r d s to be o b s e r v e d and practiced while on field.

Ø  Confirming the levels and coordinates taken by the surveyor during and before excavations and making sure the levels are correct as specified by the consultant.

Ø  Carrying out material test and coordinating in situ geotechnical tests on site e.g. Field density tests, bearing capacity tests and atterberg limits tests.

Ø  Generating Bill of Quantities (B.Q) of various projects before implementation.

Ø  Offering technical advice on site issues i.e. trying to come up with lasting and workable solutions on site and advising accordingly.

Ø  Meeting both the clients and company contractors to present project progress and other technical issues on site and discuss ways forward.

[July 2011 to Dec 2013] Site Engineer Extension works Ol karia I Geothermal projects, H.K BUILDERS KENYA and Consultant at Spry Engineering Ltd.
DUTIES
Ø  Supervising all Construction works, substation road works and civil engineering works e.g. piling foundations, backfilling and compaction and training of all company sub- contractors on site.

Ø  Designing of various structures and projects e.g. water pipelines, reinforced concrete structures and Buildings.

Ø  Carrying out weekly risk assessment as the work continues and addressing risks as they arise hence reducing accidents.

Ø  Managing all the company resources on site e.g. managing human resource and equipment.

Ø  Interpreting all civil engineering drawings on site and translating it to smooth and accurate implementation on sub stations.

Ø  Making sure the material is of required engineering standards and the concrete mix and batching are done the correct way to achieve high workmanship.

Ø  Supervising drilling of the support piles and the profile of the steam pipeline

Ø  Preparing and planning daily works programme and writing daily progress reports to the main contractor and the consultant.

Ø  Training and inducting all new workers on safety standards on site. Training the staff before leaving to t h e f i e l d on v a r i o u s s a f e t y and h y g i e n e s t a n d a r d s to be o b s e r v e d and practiced while on field.

Ø  Confirming the levels and coordinates taken by the surveyor at Ol karia I extension and other sub stations during and before excavations and making sure the levels are correct

Ø  as specified by the consultant.

Ø  Carrying out material test and coordinating in situ geotechnical tests on site e.g. Field density tests, bearing capacity tests and atterberg limits tests.

Ø  Generating Bill of Quantities (B.Q) of various projects before implementation.

Ø  Offering technical advice on site issues i.e. trying to come up with lasting and workable solutions on site and advising accordingly.

Ø  Meeting both the clients and company contractors to present project progress and other technical issues on site and discuss ways forward.

Ø  Participating in the tendering by the company and advising accordingly.

[September 2007 to June 2011] NORTHERN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD
Project Manager.
DUTIES
Ø  Supervision of all Civil and construction works on site. Making sure that Civil engineering and safety standards are followed i.e. materials is as specified by the client and workmanship is of high standard.

Ø  Designed retaining walls built along River Tana Makere Hola for National

Ø  Irrigation Board (N.I.B) and other impromptu designs on site.

Ø  Supervision of construction of access roads undertaken by the company to the construction sites.

Ø  Planning the tasks to be undertaken in advance in accordance with the work schedule.

Ø  Managed to bring back a project which was lagging by 4 weeks back on track by working extra hours and adding extra manpower.

Ø  Compiling and analyzing daily reports and making recommendation on how to solve existing technical and site problems.

Ø  In charge of all resources on site. Controlled and assigned daily duties to laborers on site and heavy machineries. Monitored working of the following; D7 bulldozers, 2 excavators, 7 tippers, rollers, generator and pumps and arranged for their servicing accordingly. Arranged

Ø  with the laborers to work extra hours to catch up with the schedule.

Ø  Preparation of progress and programme of works at the site and giving relevant updates to the client.

Ø  Preparation of monthly certificates and variation order.

Ø  Generating bill of quantities (B.Q) of projects designed on site.

Ø  Preparations of weekly take off site measurements off of activities from contract bill of quantities.

Ø  Assigning people in various teams for various jobs daily.

Ø  Coordinating with the surveyor to carry out general surveys daily.

Ø  Recruiting skilled laborers from the locals.

Ø  Assessing if they can interpret some of the drawings in accordance with the project in question.

Ø  Meeting with the client representative every week on site to present site issues.

Ø  Supervision of building of houses (diamond park estate south B), Parking in fun zone Hotel

Ø  Garden estate) and houses in: Mlolongo, Syokimau and Athi River Kenya.

Ø  Supervision of building access roads to the above areas.

Other qualifications
Ø  Bearing a valid driving license with a clean driving record

Ø  Basic telecommunication skills.

Ø  Water supply and quality skills.

Ø  GIS mapping skills.

Ø  Site construction safety skills.

Ø  Conversant with basic surveying and geomatics’ skills

Professional memberships:
Registered as Graduate Engineer by Engineers Registry Board (E.R.B).

Referees:
1.  Jacky Furechi,

International Institute of Rural Reconstruction, P.O BOX 66873-00800,

NAIROBI

Tel: 0721567627

2. Leah Atenge

Norwegian Refugee Council. P.O. Box 21211-00100 Nairobi Tel: 0725616290

3. Eng. Daniel Okere Adam smith International,

P.O. Box 76290- 00508 Nairobi.

Tel: 0717865382