CURRICULUM VITAE
NAME REUBEN PHILIP OTIENO
COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE KENYA
LANGUAGE ENGLISH KISWAHILI
AVAILABILITY IMMEDIATE
CONTACT +254-********* **************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Hard working and dependable construction superintendent with 9 years of successful experience in the industry. Demonstrated history of leading successful construction projects for multi-million residential housing developments. Proven leadership skills that have helped in completion of projects within the time and budget allocated. Dedicated to following all appropriate safety requirements for OSHA and the appropriate building codes. Passionate for excellent workmanship and quality construction for each task assigned, no matter how small.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
• Reading blueprints
• AutoCAD/Arch CAD
• Communication.
• Problem Solving.
• Time management.
• Quality assurance and control
• Leadership.
• Construction management.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Construction Manager at Wilstone Homes LTD Nairobi (Jan 2022-Aug 2023) Responsibilities
• Site Supervision.
• Quality Control.
• Schedule Management.
• Budget Monitoring.
• Communication Hub.
• Problem Solving.
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Clerk of works Shawmut LTD Nakuru (Feb 2019-July 2020) (construction of Shawmut suite, 2 blocks 7 Storey buildings in Nakuru opposite law court)
Responsibilities
• Carry out thorough inspection of workmanship
• Ensure that proper setting up has been done. Levels in relation to the agreed datum points are correct.
• Ensure that health and safety regulations are observed on site
• Carry out thorough inspection of materials to be used in the works.
• Checking for errors and discrepancies in the drawings and report to the architect.
• Witnessing/carrying out the tests required in the contract.
• Carrying out detailed reporting and recording e.g. measurements of works to be covered.
• Measurement of works to be covered
• Ensures the inspection has been done by the consultants Site supervisor at Thomas and Piron Grandlacs (April 2016-Dec 2019) (Supervising the construction of 104 Units of massionates in Nakuru by Tamarind Properties) Responsibilities
• Inspecting the ongoing work
• Adhering to safety and building practices and code.
• Holding daily meetings with site staff to communicate priorities and project updates.
• Setting out of buildings and working on-site engineering survey
• Create project plan and work progress reports on-site matters
• Interpretation of structural and architectural drawings.
• Attend regular site inspection and meetings and even represent site manager when the need arises.
• Supervising and instructing the construction team as well as the subcontractors.
Site agent at Gajipara Builder LTD (Jan 2015 –March2016) Responsibilities
• Managing of construction team.
• Creating project plan and report on all on-site matters
• Coordinate, monitor, inspect and supervise construction works and stringing activities.
• Ensuring that construction requirements and regulations are adhered to.
• Interpreting blueprints.
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EDUCATION
Kenya Institute of Highways & Building Technology (KIHBT) (Ongoing) Higher Diploma in B/tech.
Kisumu Polytechnic / Olessos technical (2011-2014) Diploma in building and construction
Olembo Boys High School (2006-2009)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) OTHER CERTICATIONS:
Bell Institute of Technology (2022)
Certificate in CAD and Drafting ( Arch & AutoCAD)
St Johns Ambulance (2017)
Certificate in fire and Safety training, Occupational Health and safety training, and First Aid
REFEREE
Mr. Patrick Boadi.
Site manager Thomas and Piron grand lacs
Mr. Victor Ouko
Health and safety officer Thomas and Piron grand lacs LTD Mr. John Karanja
General Manager Shawmut Ltd