Paul Odongo Ndege
Assistant Water and Sanitation Engineer
E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +254729805460/+254779805460
Summary
I am a diligent, innovative, self-motivated dedicated and hardworking person who works efficiently both personally and as a team even when under pressure and with little or no supervision. I am a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. I enjoy working with people while remaining confident and good humoured. I am also an ingenious trainer and dynamic with the ability to adapt well with situations in the technologically changing world.
I have over 8 years’ experience ranging from office based design to construction supervision, geotechnical surveys and soil investigation to supervision of civil works and detailed design of civil engineering projects. I have been involved in carrying out; Detailed Design, Preparation of Contract/tender Documents and Bill of Quantities, payment certificate for approvals; assisting respective engineers with hydraulic and structural design of various proposed infrastructure designs in the water, sanitation and hygiene sector including dams, water supply, sanitation and irrigation. He is also working in the preparation of the bills of quantities and issuing of working drawings to the contractor. He has over 4 years in positions of increasing responsibility within the Kenya Defense Forces mainly as a Security Officer/Inspector of Works and supervising the implementation of various civil engineering works projects for the Armed Forces. Besides, I have proficient knowledge in the various design software including AutoCAD, Orion, SewerCAD, WaterCAD, ArchGIS, Google Map and Global Mapper.
Professional Competencies
· Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
· Excellent organizational and leadership skills
· Familiarity with office management procedures and basic accounting principles
· Excellent knowledge of MS Office and office management software.
· Good level of numeracy and IT skills.
· Ability to solve problems
· Ability to work and make decisions under pressure
· Excellent time manager.
· Meticulous attention to detail.
· Accuracy and a methodical approach to work
Education
· Higher Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering – Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology, Nairobi – 2018
· Diploma in Civil Engineering – Technical University of Mombasa. Mombasa – 2009.
· Kenya Certificate in Secondary Education, – Orero Secondary School – 2005
Other Training
· Basic Military Training
· Non Commissioned Officers Command Course
· Driving Course
Work Experience
Employing Organization: CAS Consultants Limited
Position: Assistant Civil Engineer
Duration: June 2015 to Date
Responsibilities
Preparing EOIs and technical proposals;
Carrying out the review and updating of designs of all the structural components of projects: Developing schematics layouts and performing structural design and analysis calculations using governing codes and standards, engineering formulas, and experience, providing layout and detailed portions of projects using schematic layout.
Studying sketches by key engineering experts and deciphering the specifications; Preparing two- and three-dimensional models and drawings using AutoCADCivil3D, PROKON, Orion and Tekla with high precisions and as per scale, Incorporating all details of the drawing;
Preparing dam, water supply and sanitation drawings according to the standards and terms of the client; storing and filing the drawings as soft copy/prints in an organized manner.
Preparing civil works quantities, assisting in generation of bills of quantities and tender documents; supervision of civil works .Design of residential buildings, reinforced concrete water towers and water and sanitation structures
Employing Organization: Ministry of State for Defence
Position: Inspector of Works/Security Officer
Duration: October 2010 to March 2015
Responsibilities
· Routine security threat analysis and briefing; Contingence planning; Report writing and security briefing;
· Safety and security of documents, personnel equipment, information and vital installation; crime prevention and detection-uncovering,
· investigating, researching, analyzing, and documenting evidence; Security and general military regimental duties, assign duties and supervision of junior staff,
· Intelligence operative – collection and analysis; Driver and motor bike rider for surveillance and security patrols; Surveillance, counter surveillance and counter terrorism; administrative support for personnel and contractors; Security vetting of staff and visitors, pre-employment certification on personnel suitability; Search and Rescue (SAR) Crew;
· Assisting in preparation of monthly physical progress reports of individual projects; Ensuring specifications and standards are adhered to during construction of building/roads; Preparation of tender proposals and tender documentation, Checking bar bending schedules, drawings and reinforcement fixing on site. Attending site meetings to discuss work in progress and technical issues related to the project.
Employing Organization: Sabbuor Associates
Position: Clerk of Works
Duration: December 2009 to October 2010
Responsibilities
· Checking and approving setting out of canals, night storage sites and other ancillary infrastructure, excavations,
· Inspection of formwork checking finish quality, dimension, soundness and gap for concrete leaks,
· Inspection of re bars, their bending laps, placement and dimensions as per the contract drawings,
· Inspection of concrete checking the quality of the mix, in situ testing, placement method and vibration and sampling cubes for compressive strength,
· Interpretation of the architectural, structural and mechanical drawings, making detailed periodical (weekly, monthly and quarterly) reports on all construction works;
· Carrying out such tests as Atterberg limits, CBR, MDD, field density, grading and soils classification, aggregates FI and ten percent fines,
· Ensuring adherence of works to the safety and environmental standards and environmental and social management Plan – ESMP; measurements of work done, hydraulic testing, keeping site records; coordinating with the contractor on the production of as-built drawings.
Languages
· English
· Kiswahili
Hobbies
· Reading
· Travelling
Referees
1. Churchill Kola
Clique Solutions Limited
Managing Director
P. O Box 1829 – 00502, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254721755920
Email: [email protected]
2. Elisha Okumu
Insuxa Company Limited
Managing Director
P.O Box 745 – 40600, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254714185334
Email: [email protected]
3. Allan Okullo
CAS Consultants Limited
Civil and Structural Engineer
P. O Box 67693 – 00200, Nairobi
Mob: +254700007923
E-mail: [email protected]