BII KIPROTICH JOSHUA
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CAREER PROFILE SUMMARY
A resourceful assistant civil engineer with experience and skillset in infrastructure design from the initial conceptual stage, through a feasibility study and detailed design. I also possess a solid background in leadership and adherence to health, safety and environmental standards. Highlights of my experience include; administration of construction contract works, assisting the Resident Engineer with the prompt exchange of correspondence, orienting, assigning and supervising the construction inspection staff daily so that all contractor activities are adequately covered, reviewing the contractor's progress at all times and coordination with contractor's supervisory personnel regarding schedule, sequence and method of work. My goal is to secure a position where my skills and experience in civil engineering will aid in the construction and improvement of quality structures.
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering- Dedan Kimathi University of Technology; 2011 to 2015.
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education- Nairobi School; 2007 to 2010.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES ACQUIRED
Civil Engineering skills: A skilled Civil Engineer with experience in managing various constructions for example; roads. Also able to prepare and interpret design drawings to meet in-site conditions.
Structural Design Techniques: Capable of designing a process that seeks to meet the desired needs by foreseeing future problems that may curtail a project I am working on.
Site Safety and Control: Successfully ensured site safety among workers around the construction site by making sure they are in protective gear and are following the safety precautions required.
Report writing: Experienced in writing project reports regarding the budget, its progress and details involved in the project in addition to preparing detailed contracts.
Leadership and Supervisory Skills: Ability to manage and review the work of contractors, setting goals for the team and ensuring quality, construction standards.
Communication skills: Excellent communication skills applied when dealing with clients and maintaining their confidence in addition to clearly communicating with the construction team ensuring that all instructions are well understood.
ICT Competencies: Proficient in using design software key in undertaking my work including AutoCAD 2D and AutoCAD Civil 3D software. Also well versed with computer
packages (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and project professional).
WORK HISTORY
Assistant Resident Engineer
Kenya Rural Roads Authority in the Improvement to Bitumen Standard and Maintenance of Ololunga-Mukenyo Road (RWC 127) in Narok County; September 2017 to Date
Duties and Responsibilities
Carrying out the administration of construction contract works and assisting the Resident Engineer with the prompt exchange of correspondence and requesting information to the contractor.
Orienting, assigning and supervising the construction inspection staff daily so that all contractor activities are adequately covered.
Supervising and remaining vigilant regarding all aspects of the construction activities.
Orienting inspectors to verify that the contractor is following his approved site Health & Safety plan.
Reviewing the contractor's progress at all times. Monitoring the material incorporated in the work, the materials stored at the site and the contractor's manpower and equipment.
Attending weekly, monthly and other progress meetings held at the site as required by the Resident Engineer. Identifying constraints and recommending corrective measures.
Reviewing inspector's daily reports and preparation of engineer's daily diary and general oversight of inspector's daily activities including works assignments, on-site performance and guidance on the supervision of the contractor's operations.
Coordination with contractor's supervisory personnel regarding schedule, sequence and method of work.
Continuous inspections and consultation with the Resident Engineer including the preparation of written and oral reports to the Resident Engineer on contractual and procedural matters.
Ensuring performance of the work in strict accordance with the drawings, plans and specifications.
Frequently coordinating with the Contractor's Senior Construction Manager in charge of the to ensure that no issues are encountered.
Reporting to the Resident Engineer of any failure of the Contractor to conform to drawings, plans and specifications and to provide good workmanship.
Assisting the Resident Engineer in monitoring the Contractor’s progress of the works.
Trainee Civil Engineer
Kenya Rural Roads Authority, in the Construction to Bitumen standard of Limo Hospital-Illula-Elgeyo Border-Kapkoi Road(D296) in Uasin Gishu and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties; July 2016 to August 2017
Duties and Responsibilities
Inspected the daily work executed on-site ensuring compliance with the set specifications.
Supervised survey and laboratory activities ensuring compliance with the set specifications.
Attended site meetings, took and prepared minutes thereof.
Drafted correspondence between the Engineer and the Contractor and Drafted Site instructions.
Managed the Resident Engineer’s office and laboratory.
Checked on the contractor’s IPCs.
Prepared monthly progress reports for the Engineer.
Kept all site records and the Resident Engineer’s diary.
MEMBERSHIP
Engineers Board of Kenya: Registered Graduate Civil Engineer registration no. B11082.
Institution of Engineers of Kenya: Registered Graduate Civil Engineer registration no. G. 7905.
REFEREES
Eng. S.B Musindayi
Resident Engineer – RWC 127 KeRRA projects
Deputy Director, Narok County Region (Kenya Rural Roads Authority)
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Eng. L.N Ngigi
Resident Engineer in the construction to bitumen standard Limo Hospital-Illula-Elgeyo Border-Kapkoi (D296) and Tendwo- Bombo Road (RWC 091).
Deputy Director, Uasin Gishu County Region (Kenya Rural Roads Authority)
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Eng. David Mugo
Site Agent in the improvement to bitumen standard and maintenance of Ololunga – Mukenyo road project with Trans Nile Enterprises Ltd.
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