Civil Engineering Engineer

MR.BIPIN MARU

Tel: +254-***-***-***

Email: ************@*****.***

PROFILE SUMMARY

As a keen to detail and results driven Civil Engineer with experience as a Projects Engineer, I have successfully supervised on-site construction activities to ensure completion of project within the time & cost parameters and effective resource utilization to maximize output. My capacity to work under pressure and deliver in time has won me the trust of many of my clients. I have successfully delivered a dynamic breakthrough in managing the projects of diversified nature across the career span with proficiency in swiftly ramping up them with competent cross-functional skills. Some of the skills I have acquired through experience include; scheduling of works, management of contracts, cost control, field review, quality control, equipment and labour procurement, site safety among others. My focus is to secure a position as a Project Manager in construction management where I can use my skills to aide in construction and improvement of quality structures.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Year of birth: 27th April, 1971

EDUCATION

Higher Diploma in Building & Civil Engineering- The Mombasa Polytechnic; 1991 to 1993

Ordinary Diploma in Civil Engineering- The Mombasa Polytechnic; 1988 to 1990

Kenya Certificate of Education- Sacred Heart High School, Mombasa; 1984 to 1987

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES ACQUIRED

Leadership- Excellent leadership skills qualitative experience in formulating strategic plans and establishing entire operations with key focus on timely project delivery

Design Techniques- Capable of designing a process that seeks to meet desired needs by foreseeing future problems that may curtail a project I am working on. Also experienced in planning, developing and organizing onsite construction effort and formulated most cost effective approaches

Project Management- Ability to manage and supervise construction projects to its completion by ensuring compliance of all applicable laws and standards, ensuring monitoring and controlling projects with respect to cost, resource deployment, time over-runs and quality compliance to ensure satisfactory execution of the same and formulating operating budgets and managing overall operations for executing projects within cost & time norms

Procurement: Experienced in coordinating with external agencies for techno-commercial negotiations, preparing tender / contract documents, cost estimates, including billing, variation/ deviation proposals, claims, etc.

Supplier Management: Managing the bidding process from floating of bids to awarding contracts and coordinating with the bidders with respect to negotiations

Site Safety and Control: Ability to manage and ensure site safety among workers around the construction site by making sure that they are all 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. Also able to prepare technical reports on all aspects of planning, execution and maintenance infrastructure

Creativity- Experienced in applying engineering principles to develop solutions within the built environment by applying innovations and crafty ways that improve on solutions.

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.

Team working skills- Capacity to manage and coordinate a team by mentoring them and ensuring that all team members walk towards the same direction.

Computer systems- Proficient in working with MS. Office suite, MS Project, Archicad, the internet and emails.

WORK HISTORY

Project Co-Ordinator – Projects

Parbat Siyani Construction Limited, Nairobi; 2009 to till date

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive day -to day field supervision at the site,Ensure all construction is being performed to quality standards with design specifications drawings budget and schedule.

Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to involved staff and contractors.

Coordinate and optimize the arrangements of daily activities tasked to the construction crews and external sub -contractors to minimize lost productivity time.

Assist with preparation request for proposals for tender of services and statement of work documents. Also contribute to contracts,change orders, materials and services purchase orders for approval by the owner, Assess and where appropriate make recommendations on contractors requests for extension of time, claims for additional payment and contractual disputes.

Review quotes, material requests, procured items, deliveries and on site production to validate accurate fulfilment and quality control.

Certify invoices submitted by supplier and contractors and recommend for payment by owners.

Perform inspections at completion of each construction phase, sign off on quality of workmanship along with crew leaders and external sub- contractors.

Determine and recommend labour force, materials, and equipment requirements.

Build and update project schedules. Responsible for ensuring completing of activities according to schedule, Expedite and coordinate any delayed or potentially delayed activities. Maintain regular estimates of cost to completion and time to completion for each task.

Co -ordinate, administer and lead weekly progress meetings with owners/general manager,site engineer, crew leaders and sub contractors.

Completion of computer-based weekly and daily reports,project log and documentation files.

Enforce and promote site safety and project procedures and proper use of equipments

Advise owners on any recommendations for improvements to practices regarding health and safety, construction approach and quality control plans. Recommend measures to enhance improvements or efficiency opportunities that may arise.

Identify risk and opportunity in all aspects of construction management, and implement mitigations measures where risks are appreciable.

Conduct ongoing meetings with field staff to remain informed of project work and facilitate resolution of presented or developing issues.

Provide on-the -job training for staff in carrying out construction supervision including contract administration,quality control, construction and monitoring and evaluation,and other relevant activities.

Serving as the In-charge of projects specializing,Electrical,Mechanical HVAC, BMS, Fire Fighting for buildings under construction, augmentation & renovation

Identifying the entire project related requirements and analyzing & commenting on design base submitted by consultants

Offering inputs on value engineering and developing plans for various operations as per the master schedule

Carrying out technical evaluations of prospective bidders and supporting the managers in contracts on commercial aspects

Ensuring execution of various functions in compliance to cost, quality & time laid down

Estimating and evaluating the certification of bills submitted by contractors

Verifying all incoming material as per specifications in work order

Performing installation and commissioning of system

Participating in project review meetings on a weekly basis

Maintaining co-ordination with architects, stakeholders and consultants

Responsible for raising and clarifying the RFIs of contractors

Client Portfolio

The Junction Mall-Boundary wall extension –Value 1,600,000.00

Aga Khan Hospital-Surgical Ward Renovation-Value 30,000,000.00

Cathedral Mall- Multipurpose Shopping Mall And Office Tower 13 Storey Building –Catholic Diocese Of Kakamega –Value Ksh 400,000,000.00

Rosslyn Mall-Repairing Water Leakages In Rc Walls And Slabs To Basements-Value Ksh 1,000,000.00.

Nova Primary and Secondary School –Classrooms And Playground-Value-Ksh 600,000,000.00

The Junction Mall-Replacing Skylight Glasses Over Atrium-Value-Ksh 1,000,000.00

The Junctionmall-Installation Of Balustrading Glass-Value Ksh 750,000.00

Icea Centr-Gym Value Ksh 1,200,000.00

Icea Centre- Office Division Partitions Value Ksh 800,000.00

Icea Centre-CEO Offices Value Ksh 2,800,000.00

Icea Centre-Installation Of Trellidor Security –Valu-Ksh 12,000,000.00.

Icea Centre –Repainting Externally Building –Value Ksh 3,500,000.00

Swiss Embassy Residence –Footpath-Ksh 300,000.00

Muthaiga Townhouses -8 Highclass Maisonettes –Value Ksh 450,000,000.00

Nova Pioneer Academy School –Classroom Blocks,Dormitories,Sport Fields,Swimming Pools,Kitchen,Platgrounds,Teachers Complexes And Offices. Value Ksh 700,000,000.00

Proposed Office Blocks 1A & 1B Development At Riverside Park- Multi Storey Office Block; Insurance Company Of East Africa Limited; Value; Kshs. 1,215,000,000.00

Proposed Upgrading And Refurbishment Of Riverside Park- Apartments On Chiromo Road, Nairobi; Refurbishment Of High-Rise Apartments; Insurance Company Of East Africa Limited; Kshs. 360,000,000.00 Kshs

Proposed Rearrangement Of Facilities At Riverside Park- Apartments On Chiromo Road, Nairobi; Gym. Swimming Pool,Bar And Recreation Facility- Insurance Company Of East Africa Limited; 133,000,000.00 Kshs.

Swiss Embassy- Embassy; Interim Valuation Applications And Final Account Documentation

Project Value: 400,000,000.00 Kshs.

Rosslyn Riviera Shopping Mall- Shopping Arcade; Interim Valuation Applications And Final Account Documentation; 1,800,000,000.00 Kshs.

Nairobi hospital oncology building; 4 Storey Cancer treatment hospital and offices for doctors; Contract Manager Interim Valuation applications and Final Account Documentation; 390,000,000.00 Kshs.

African Wildlife Headquarters; 4 Storey office block and conference rooms and recreation center; Contract Manager,Interim Valuation applications and Final Account; 175,000,000.00 Kshs.

Mantrac ltd; Rehabilitation of offices- Interim Valuation applications and Re-measurements; Oversight and Contract Management/ Administration; 166,000,000.00 Kshs.

National Blood Transfusion Center; Laboratory and Office Block At Kenyatta National hospital; Interim Valuation applications and Re-measurements- Oversight and Contract Management/ Administration; 140,000,000.00 Kshs.

Renovation of Aga Khan University- Demolition and Renovation of office block; Interim Valuation applications and Re-measurements- Oversight and Contract Management/ Administration; 8,000,000.00 Kshs.

Hemming ways hotel- Watamu- Executive apartments block-80 room hotel extension; Interim Valuation and audit of a room adherence to Contractual obligations; 85,000,000.00 Kshs.

Technical and Site Engineer – Projects

Textonic Limited, Mombasa, Kenya; 1995 to 2009

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare preliminary cost estimates, bills of quantities and tender documents.

Invite and analyse tenders and produce comprehensive assessment reports, including recommendations on acceptance of alternates and award of Contracts.

Supervise ongoing projects and attend site meetings during ongoing projects.

Prepare cash flow information and ensure cost control on projects.

Prepare valuation of the works done for the purpose of payment to the Contractor.

Maintenance of financial records with respect to payments during construction.

Prepare pending financial appraisal.

Site surveying and work assessment.

Prepare, check, and agree final account with quantity surveyor/client.

Prepare budgets for premises, construction and renovation projects.

Site Engineer –Projects

Kaydee Construction Limited, Mombasa, Kenya; 1991 to 1994

Duties and Responsibilities

Site surveying and work assessment.

Prepare, check, and agree final account with quantity surveyor/client.

Prepare budgets for premises, construction and renovation projects.

Prepare preliminary cost estimates, bills of quantities and tender documents.

Invite and analyse tenders and produce comprehensive assessment reports, including recommendations on acceptance of alternates and award of Contracts.

PROJECT PORTFORLIO; SUMMARY

Proposed Office Blocks 1A & 1B Development at Riverside Park- Multi Storey office block; Insurance Company of East Africa Limited; Value; Kshs. 1,215,000,000.00

Proposed Upgrading and Refurbishment of Riverside Park- Apartments on Chiromo Road, Nairobi; Refurbishment of High-rise Apartments; Insurance Company of East Africa Limited; Kshs. 360,000,000.00 Kshs

Proposed Rearrangement of facilities at Riverside Park- Apartments on Chiromo Road, Nairobi; gym. swimming pool,bar and recreation facility- Insurance Company of East Africa Limited; 133,000,000.00 Kshs.

Swiss Embassy- Embassy; Interim Valuation applications and Final Account Documentation

Project Value: 400,000,000.00 Kshs.

Rosslyn Riviera shopping mall- Shopping Arcade; Interim Valuation applications and Final Account Documentation; 1,800,000,000.00 Kshs.

Nairobi hospital oncology building; 4 Storey Cancer treatment hospital and offices for doctors; Contract Manager Interim Valuation applications and Final Account Documentation; 390,000,000.00 Kshs.

African Wildlife Headquarters; 4 Storey office block and conference rooms and recreation center; Contract Manager,Interim Valuation applications and Final Account; 175,000,000.00 Kshs.

Mantrac ltd; Rehabilitation of offices- Interim Valuation applications and Re-measurements; Oversight and Contract Management/ Administration; 166,000,000.00 Kshs.

National Blood Transfusion Center; Laboratory and Office Block At Kenyatta National hospital; Interim Valuation applications and Re-measurements- Oversight and Contract Management/ Administration; 140,000,000.00 Kshs.

Renovation of Aga Khan University- Demolition and Renovation of office block; Interim Valuation applications and Re-measurements- Oversight and Contract Management/ Administration; 8,000,000.00 Kshs.

Hemming ways hotel- Watamu- Executive apartments block-80 room hotel extension; Interim Valuation and audit of a room adherence to Contractual obligations; 85,000,000.00 Kshs.

Mae Ridge Housing Development; 20No Luxury homes at Runda; Interim Valuation applications and Final Account; The Junction

Concord Hotel- 3 Star Hotel complex; Contract Administration, Interim Valuation and audit of adherence to Contractual obligations160,000,000.00 Kshs.

Shopping Arcade; Interim Valuation applications and Final Account Documentation; The Courtyard- 4 Storey office block (Gen. Mathenge Rd)- Interim Valuation applications and Final Account Documentation

NAS Holdings HQ- 4 Storey office block; Interim Valuation applications and Final Account; Latest and Ongoing Assignment (Valuations)

Radisson Blue Hotel- Proposed Seven star Hotel; Interim Valuation applications and Re-measurements- Oversight and Contract Management/ Administration

Riverside Park – Office Blocks A & B-Multi Storey office block; Interim Valuations oversight and audit of adherence to Contractual obligations

Parking Silo for Chatur Properties; Multi Storey Parking Silo and Office Block- Contract Administration, Interim Valuation and audit of adherence to Contractual obligations

Wangapala Hotel; 3 Star Hotel complex; Interim Valuation and audit of adherence to Contractual obligations

One West Park; Executive Apartments block- Interim Valuation and audit of adherence to Contractual obligations

REFEREES

KAYDEE CONSTRUCTION LIMITED –MOMBASA.

TEXTONIC LIMITED –MOMBASA.

PARBAT SIYANI CONSTRUCTION LIMITED –NAIROBI.

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