Civil Engineering Engineer
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS
Name : Francis M. Wathiuru
Age : 43 Years
Nationality : Kenyan
Marital Status : Married
Religion : Christian
Permanent Address : P.O Box 860 Limuru
Tel : 072*-****** 072*-******.
Email : *********@*****.***
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
Jomo Kenyatta University September 2016 - June 2019 Of Agriculture and
Technology.
Qualification Bachelor of Science Civil and Environmental Engineering
(Structural Engineering Option)- Second class honor The Kenya Polytechnic 2006 – 2008
University College
Qualification Higher National Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering- Pass
The Mombasa Polytechnic 1998 -2001
University College
Qualification Diploma in Civil Engineering- Pass
Jomo Kenyatta High School 1993 – 1996
Qualification Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education KCSE-B
(minus)
Maiella Primary School 1984 – 1992
Scores Kenya Certificate of primary Education KCPE Computer proficiency
MS Windows
MSWord
MS Excel
Basic Programming
Orion Structural Analysis and Design
Autodesk Revit Structures
Primavera project planner
MS project
Arch cad
Auto cad
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Registration and training
Trained as Project Management Professional (PMP)
Building Management Systems
Registered with Engineers Board of Kenya as Graduate Engineer Registered with Institute of Clerk of Works of Kenya Profile
Dedicated and experienced Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of Civil Engineering Principles, Theories, Specifications and Standards. Leadership skills, Decision making, Risk assessment and management, cost and schedule control, planning, Stakeholder management, Negotiation skills. Bringing over ten years lesson learnt repository. Proven track records of finishing complex projects under budget and ahead of schedule including contract administration in, high rise buildings, factory processes and buildings, dams, irrigations and drainage projects, Substantial knowledge and experience with environmentally sustainable constructions. EMPLOYMENT AND EXPERIENCE.
November 2016-to-date: Kenya Women Finance Trust Bank. Roles
Clerk of works: Construction of Twenty Five floors Inclusive of Seven Basements Tower for Kenya Women Finance Trust Bank Headquarters at Upper Hill Nairobi.
Tailoring appropriate project development approaches or methodologies
Performing project integration management processes throughout entire project life cycles
Holding meetings with concerned authorities and Upper hill Neighbor Association whenever need arises and solve all the problems on behalf of the client.
Interface management between Engineering, construction team, Sub-contractors and Client.
Offering advice in planning, coordination and supervision of technical aspects of the construction project.
Meet cost standards by preparing cost benefit analyses, tracking and reporting expenses.
Complies with codes and local Authorities regulations by complying with requirements, preparing permits applications and compliance reports.
Evaluate construction methods and determine cost effectiveness of plans, using computers
Investigate damages, accidents or delay at construction site, to ensure that proper procedures are carried out.
Attend the works during operations which if carried out defectively would result in work in which the deficiency would not be immediately obvious.
Record and transmit to the consultant the same day by telephone or by visiting the consultant office, all his own queries, Contractor’s queries and requests, and questions needing urgent decisions.
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.Maintain a “Site Instruction Book” for the Architect and other Consultants to record instructions given on site during site visits. (Architect or other Consultants to retain one copy).
Examine the Contractor’s progress schedule, check and record progress of the work and note any delay with reasons.
Take action to deal with results of delay, bad weather or emergencies at construction site.
Anticipate work to be put in hand and ensure that all details and information are available in good time.
Plan, organize and direct activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities and systems.
Investigate damages, accidents or delays at construction site to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
Offer advice in the planning, coordination and supervision of technical aspects of construction projects
Assessing the sustainability and environment impacts of activities on the project.
Communicate with client and their representatives (architects, engineers and quantity surveyors including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of projects progress.
As far as possible in advance or construction Examine all drawings and documents to check for discrepancies between Consultants and Sub-Contractors drawings and details and report to the consultant any problems that he considers may arise.
Settle minor problems of details arising on site to ensure that work proceeds in an effective, workmanlike and economical manner, provided the consultants are kept informed.
Check setting out and levels, check the position, dimensions and plumb of all formwork before concrete is poured and of all structural members, walling etc.
Check the conditions, size, bending, fixing, spacing, cover and positioning of all reinforcing steel and the condition, size, fabricating, setting out, connection and erection of all structural steel and ensure that they conform with the Specification, Drawings and bending schedules. Supervise the taking of site samples and delivery to the testing authority for testing for quality and workmanship.
Check whether any rebates, mortises, holes, fixings, fittings of similar items are required to be built into the structure before pouring concrete and check sizes and positions of these items in the formwork.
Supervise the making of concrete test cubes, marking, dating and curing and ensure that the contractor dispatched to laboratory for testing at the correct time and to maintain an up to date record of all results and ensure that the consultants receives a copy.
If so instructed to supervise the execution and recording of in-situ density tests, drainage tests, and any other tests as instructed by the consultant. Page 4 of 12
Where approved samples are available, compare work carried out against samples and ensure that it is consistent with the originals.
Ensure that the required standards of quality and accuracy of work and materials are maintained, and to refer work which in his opinion is inferior for inspection and decision by the Architect, taking all necessary samples or specimens of work completed.
Attend monthly site meetings, attend the consultant on his periodical site visits and represent the Architect at the Contractor’s periodic measurements of work completed.
Setting up the estimates, budgets and the construction timetable for the client and develops the construction strategy
Coordinate and collaborate with architects, engineers and other specialist.
Ensure the construction project complies with all building code and any other legal or regulatory requirement.
Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors and
Influence the workers to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
Conduct project post mortems and create recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements. September 2015 to November 2016: Jamii bora bank.
Roles
Clerk of works: Construction of Thirteen floors Tower for Jamii Bora bank Headquarter at Yaya Nairobi.
Attend the works during operations which if carried out defectively would result in work in which the deficiency would not be immediately obvious.
Record and transmit to the consultant the same day by telephone or by visiting the consultant office, all his own queries, Contractor’s queries and requests, and questions needing urgent decisions.
.Maintain a “Site Instruction Book” for the Architect and other Consultants to record instructions given on site during site visits.(Architect or other Consultants to retain one copy).
Examine the Contractor’s progress schedule, check and record progress of the work and note any delay with reasons.
Anticipate work to be put in hand and ensure that all details and information are available in good time.
As far as possible in advance or construction Examine all drawings and documents to check for discrepancies between Consultants and Sub-Contractors drawings and details and report to the consultant any problems that he considers may arise.
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Settle minor problems of details arising on site to ensure that work proceeds in an effective, workmanlike and economical manner, provided the consultants are kept informed.
Check setting out and levels, check the position, dimensions and plumb of all formwork before concrete is poured and of all structural members, walling etc.
Check the conditions, size, bending, fixing, spacing, cover and positioning of all reinforcing steel and the condition, size, fabricating, setting out, connection and erection of all structural steel and ensure that they conform with the Specification, Drawings and bending schedules. Supervise the taking of site samples and delivery to the testing authority for testing for quality and workmanship.
Check whether any rebates, mortises, holes, fixings, fittings of similar items are required to be built into the structure before pouring concrete and check sizes and positions of these items in the formwork.
Supervise the making of concrete test cubes, marking, dating and curing and ensure that the contractor dispatched to laboratory for testing at the correct time and to maintain an up to date record of all results and ensure that the consultants receives a copy.
If so instructed to supervise the execution and recording of in-situ density tests, drainage tests, and any other tests as instructed by the consultant.
Where approved samples are available, compare work carried out against samples and ensure that it is consistent with the originals.
Ensure that the required standards of quality and accuracy of work and materials are maintained, and to refer work which in his opinion is inferior for inspection and decision by the Architect, taking all necessary samples or specimens of work completed.
Attend monthly site meetings, attend the consultant on his periodical site visits and represent the Architect at the Contractor’s periodic measurements of work completed.
Setting up the estimates, budgets and the construction timetable for the client and develops the construction strategy
Coordinate and collaborate with architects, engineers and other specialist.
Ensure the construction project complies with all building code and any other legal or regulatory requirement.
Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors and
Influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
Conduct project post mortems and create recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements. November 2013-to- September 2015: British American Insurance Company. Roles
Inspector of works: Quality control and logistics in charge of construction of thirty three floor ultra-modern office block and detached parking silo. Page 6 of 12
Attend the works during operations which if carried out defectively would result in work in which the deficiency would not be immediately obvious.
Record and transmit to the consultant the same day by telephone or by visiting the consultant office, all his own queries, Contractor’s queries and requests, and questions needing urgent decisions.
.Maintain a “Site Instruction Book” for the Architect and other Consultants to record instructions given on site during site visits. (Architect or other Consultants to retain one copy).
Examine the Contractor’s progress schedule, check and record progress of the work and note any delay with reasons.
Anticipate work to be put in hand and ensure that all details and information are available in good time.
As far as possible in advance or construction Examine all drawings and documents to check for discrepancies between Consultants and Sub-Contractors drawings and details and report to the consultant any problems that he considers may arise.
Settle minor problems of details arising on site to ensure that work proceeds in an effective, workmanlike and economical manner, provided the consultants are kept informed.
Check setting out and levels, check the position, dimensions and plumb of all formwork before concrete is poured and of all structural members, walling etc.
Check the conditions, size, bending, fixing, spacing, cover and positioning of all reinforcing steel and the condition, size, fabricating, setting out, connection and erection of all structural steel and ensure that they conform with the Specification, Drawings and bending schedules. Supervise the taking of site samples and delivery to the testing authority for testing for quality and workmanship.
Check whether any rebates, mortises, holes, fixings, fittings of similar items are required to be built into the structure before pouring concrete and check sizes and positions of these items in the formwork.
Supervise the making of concrete test cubes, marking, dating and curing and ensure that the contractor dispatched to laboratory for testing at the correct time and to maintain an up to date record of all results and ensure that the consultants receives a copy.
If so instructed to supervise the execution and recording of in-situ density tests, drainage tests, and any other tests as instructed by the consultant.
Where approved samples are available, compare work carried out against samples and ensure that it is consistent with the originals.
Ensure that the required standards of quality and accuracy of work and materials are maintained, and to refer work which in his opinion is inferior for inspection and decision by the Architect, taking all necessary samples or specimens of work completed.
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Attend monthly site meetings, attend the consultant on his periodical site visits and represent the Architect at the Contractor’s periodic measurements of work completed.
November 2014-to- September 2015: On Part time Basis: Working in collaboration with National Construction Authority, National youth service and Government of Kenya in Upgrading Kibera slums
Roles
Training and supervising Kibera Youth in order to empower them to:
Build toilets block to every village.
Build new drainage systems and maintaining the existing ones.
Build culverts, roads and maintaining existing ones.
Prepare the youth to undertake future contracts in both building and civil works March 2011 – to – July 2013: Kwale International Sugar Company. Roles
In charge of Irrigation Installation and all the associated works, building and civil works
In charge of all building and civil contracted works by:
Plan project to transport and distribute irrigation water including dams and pipelines
Coordinating all irrigation works carried out by subcontractors.
Quality control by ensuring materials used as per approved sample.
Planning and implementation of field drainages works
To assess and report on all labor requirements where applicable and the working conditions.
To record all variations and noncompliance with contract specification e.g. in materials by the contractor and keep the interior design appraised accordingly.
To ensure all hidden works is done and completed to the engineer specifications
Monitor job site progress and ensure compliance with design specifications and environmental, safety and other government regulations.
Preparation of bills of quantities for contracted works
Developing full scale project plans (schedule of work) and associated communication documents.
Manage and coordinate earth moving plant /machines which include excavators, backhoes, graders, bulldozers front loaders and tippers to ensure increased productivity and cost effective operations.
Implement safety polices and analyze injuries from time to time and communicate to team members the role to play in order to minimize farther injuries.
Co-ordination between procurement department and suppliers to ascertain good quality materials and timely supply.
Construction of earth dams both uPVC lined and unlined.
Supervision of drip irrigation and installations of associated automation works
Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors and Influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
Effectively communicate project expectations to team members in a timely and clear fashion.
Conduct project post mortems and create recommendations report in order to identify Page 8 of 12
successful and unsuccessful project elements.
Major project undertaken in the companies
Installation of 5kmx400mm diameter uPVC. Main water supply pipe including construction of the necessary air release valves and thrust blocks.
Installation of 2500 hectares of sub surface drip irrigation system consisting of uPVC main lines, sub mains, lying of drip lines and construction of all the necessary concrete thrust blocks.
Assembly of automated irrigation control heads including construction of necessary protection houses.
Excavation and construction of two 35 000m3 uPVC lined storage earth dams.
Construction of five pumps houses and installation of pumps, filtration tanks and automated fertilizer application system.
Overseeing construction of three earth dams approximately 3million cubic meters each including water intake structures.
Construction of concrete weir across the river including intake channels.
Refurbishment twenty units’ old Ramisi sugar company buildings and change of usage to accommodate residential houses and offices.
Regular visit to the sugar mill construction site to ascertain work progress and state of workman ship.
February 2004 – March 2011 Kenya nut group of companies Roles
Project coordinator:-Building and civil works.
In charge of all building and civil contracted works by:
Interpretation of drawings.
Coordinating subcontractors.
Run site meetings and taking minutes.
Maintain site presence during the course of the project.
Expedite respective council drawings approval.
Quality control by ensuring materials used as per approved sample.
Implement and coordination of site instructions.
To assess and report on all labor requirements where applicable and the working conditions.
To record all variations and noncompliance with contract specification e.g. in materials by the contractor and keep the interior design appraised accordingly.
To ensure all hidden works is done and completed to the engineer specifications
Preparation of both architectural and structural drawings of all buildings and civil works
Preparation of bills of quantities for contracted works
Developing full scale project plans (schedule of work) and associated communication documents.
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Co-ordination between procurement department and suppliers to ascertain good quality materials and timely supply.
Supervision of all construction work within Kenya Nut Group of Companies
Budget preparation and maintenance of all companies’ industrial buildings and farm residential houses to comply with both HACCP and ISO 22000 satisfactions.
Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors and Influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
Effectively communicate project expectations to team members in a timely and clear fashion.
Conduct project post mortems and create recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
Major project undertaken in the companies
Construction and maintenance of Cashew Nut Factory in Thika.
Extension and maintenance of Macadamia Factory in Thika.
Extension and maintenance of Thika Coffee Mills Factory.
Construction of water intake points and their respective pump houses at Morendat farm Naivasha, Nando Farm Ruiru and Rupingazi farm in Embu.
Construction of earth dam and its lining in at Morendat farm Naivasha.
Design, coordination and construction of new water supply systems (boreholes, wells and springs) and sanitation facilities (toilets and wash areas) for farms labour camps.
Coordination for emergency supply of clean at labour camps whenever need arises.
Construction and maintenance of coffee pulping factories at Thika Coffee Mills.
Construction and maintenance of residential houses for workers within Kenya Nut Group of Companies
Fabrication and erection of steel water towers within Kenya Nut Group industries and farms
Installation of drip irrigation system at the grapes farm in Morendat Naivasha.
Construction and maintenance of wheat warehouses at Molo farm.
Construction of Integral pest management facilities i.e. Insect screen house at Thika Farms
Design and erection of water treatment plant at Macadamia factory Thika. 2002-2003
Lloyd Masika Registered Valuers and estates agents Roles
Supervisor of major repairs of estate buildings and pavements, rent collection etc 2002 January to May: - Homegrown horticultural farm. Construction of pump house in homegrown horticultural farm (Naivasha) Roles
1. Site work Concreting, form work erection and dismantling, determination Of production rates, field measurement, variation, survey and other supervisory duties.
2. Office Provision of outline drawings and detailing preparation of bar Reinforcement schedules, programming taking off quantities Page 10 of 12
From provided drawings, materials purchasing procedures and Documentation, structural calculations.
2001 April holiday
Attached to H. Young Construction Company in Olkaria Power II station Roles
To supervise batching and mixing concrete
Site leveling.
August 2000– December 2000
Attached to Bomco Civil Engineering Contractors
Roles
Setting up staff houses
Supervising of batching and mixing of concrete
Leveling
Setting and supervising of construction of estate pavements. BACK GROUND OF SOME OF THE COMPANIES THAT I HAVE WORKED FOR. KENYA WOMEN MICROFINANCE BANK.
Kenya women microfinance bank is biggest micro finance bank in Kenya having more than hundred and fifty branches in all counties.
They empower young women and girls in Kenya who are viewed as vulnerable. JAMII BORA BANK
It is one of the commercial banks licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya. BRITAM HOLDINGS
Britam Holdings Limited, previously known by British-American Investments Company, is a diversified financial service group and is listed on the Nairobi securities Exchange. KWALE INTERNATIONAL SUGAR COMPANY BACKGROUND
Kwale international sugar international company was multibillion ventures developing 15000acres of sugar cane nuclear estate and construction of sugar factory. The company is located at south coast currently Msambweni district. KENYA NUT GROUP OF COMPANIES BACKGROUND
Kenya Nut Group of Companies’ is both ISO 22000 and HACCP satisfied and consists of:- a. Farms division – This consists of 6 Coffee Estates and Macadamia Estates located in Thika, 1 vineyard located at Morendat Naivasha.
b. Industry Division – Theses comprises of Kenya Nut Company located in Thika which deals with processing and selling of Macadamia Nuts both locally and internationally. c. Cashew nut Factory located in Thika which deals with processing and selling of cashew nuts both locally and internationally.
d. Thika Coffee Mills located in Thika which deals with both milling and coffee export. e. Winery Factory located in Naivasha it deals with wine making f. Tosha dairy located in Ruiru and deals with dairy cattle farming and milk processing. 1
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LLYOD MASIKA COMPANY BACKGROUND
They are registered valuers and estate agents located in Nairobi. HOBBIES
Athletics – A member of the Athletics team at Mombasa Polytechnic in the race 200, 400 and 800 meters (see attached certificates)
Swimming
Travelling
REFEREES
1 Cosmos Wafula
Assistant Residence Engineer
British American Insurance Company
*********@*****.***
Tel: 072*-******
2 Teddy Njeru
Senior Consulting Engineer KWFT
Wasp consulting Engineers
*******@*****.***
Tel: 072*-******
3 Muthusi P.M.
Architect Jamii Bora Bank Tower
Nature Architects
**************@*****.**
Tel: 072*******
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