Construction Manager

CURRICULUM VITAE

KELVIN MATHEA

Email;************@*****.***

Cell: +254-***-***-***

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To be a vision bearer and part of a management team with a well-established organization where I can use my education and the skills acquired so far to help the organization achieve its optimal performance and to find opportunities for advancement. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of birth 18 November 1988

Religion Christian

Gender Male

Marital Status Single

Languages English, Kiswahili

Nationality Kenyan

Address 613 (20600) Gilgil

WORK EXPERIENCE

May 2014 – Present: Project Manager at Fixxa Ltd.

Duties, responsibilities and skills acquired

Assist in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies

Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance of project work.

Assist in preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities, with the Foreman and GM.

Manage and produce accurate formal reports in accordance with business timetable

Monitor all commercial information in relation to project including labour, material and sub contractor cost forecasting thus ensuring budgets adhered to.

Supply all relevant information to the Commercial Manager for review at the specified intervals set.

Assist the General Manager and the Foreman with a range of other duties as may be required from time to time

November 2012 – April 2014: Construction Manager for Jirani Art School Construction Projects

Duties, responsibilities and skills acquired

Assisting the foreman by supervising the ongoing of the construction

Serving as a go between the Architect, Engineer, Surveyor, planner and management of Jirani

Reporting regularly on the project with visual aids to the client on the ongoing of the project

Quantity research on material needed before purchasing

Reporting directly to the supervisor and the management of Jirani

Ensuring the work is done safely, on time and within budget and to the right quality standards

Monitoring progress, overseeing the delivery of material, carrying out safety checks and conflict resolution between workers

Taking actions to deal with the results from delays, bad weather or emergencies at the construction site

Managing the design from feasibility to completion of all architectural projects

Assisting in the procurement process of material and contractual services

Preparation of contract documents for sub-contractual works July – October 2011: Internship at KNSDI Complex construction at the Survey of Kenya by Vaghjiyani Enterprises Ltd.

Duties, responsibilities and skills acquired

Accurate site measurement of builders work

Understanding the bidding process

Project planning and control activities

Site management skills and conflict resolution

Materials management

Labour management

Equipment and tools management

Site communication

Qualitative analysis procedures

Project close out procedures

Measurement of building works

Supervision of construction works

Attendance of site meetings

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

DATE INSTITUTION QUALIFICATION

2008-2012 University of Nairobi Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Project Management. (Upper Second Class Honors)

2003-2006 Starehe Boys’ Centre and

School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Attained Grade A-

1999-2002 Naivasha Central Primary

School

Certificate of Primary Education.

Attained 436 marks out of 500

PROFFESIONAL TRAINING

Computing skills

Computer literacy and

Operating system

Microsoft Excel and

word

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Email & Internet

Proficiency in ArchiCAD

and AutoCAD

Proficiency in MS

Project

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Creative and innovative personality

Good interpersonal and leadership skills

Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills

A strong desire to learn and excel

HOBBIES

Teamwork activities,

Reading inspirational material,

Watching Engineering and Construction Documentaries

Playing and watching basketball and football

SELF ASSESSMENT

Self-motivated and result oriented team player aspiring to work in an organization that promotes quality and teamwork in service

Diligent in employing the already acquired skills and experience to achieve the best in the workplace and the organization

Ready to learn and work with people of different personalities

Acknowledges challenges

REFEREES

Mr. Maisori Kemero Marwa

H.S.C,

The Chief Executive Officer,

Kitayama Engineering and

Construction Co. Ltd,

**********@*****.***

Cell phone: +254-***-***-***

The Chairman,

Department of Real

Estate and Construction

Management,

University of Nairobi,

****-****@***.**.**

Cell: +254-020-2724529

Eng. J.I Mwangi Bsc. (Civil Eng )

Hons.R.Eng, MIEK

Principal,

Webline Consulting Engineers

****@**************.***

Cell phone: +254-***-***-***

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