Construction Manager
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KARIRI KAMAU
OBJECTIVE To be the preferred candidate as a project manager for major infrastructure and building projects for any company in the world. SKILLS & ABILITIES A civil construction Engineer with over 18 years’ experience in all spheres of civil engineering projects ranging from road works, earth dam construction, irrigation schemes, oil well exploration pads, high rise building, drainage works etc. gained in various construction companies within the East African region. Capable of working independently with minimal supervision and committed to providing high quality service to every project with focus on health, safety and environmental issues within stipulated budgets. A team leader who inspires other workers to perform exceedingly well in challenging environment.
EXPERIENCE PROJECT MANAGER: - PEARL ENGINEERING CO. LTD, UGANDA. Nov 2010-to date
Handled the following major projects:-
May 2016 to date: - Construction of Olweny Irrigation Scheme in Lira District at a cost of Ugx sh. 42 billion and Construction of Teaching complex at UTC Kichwamba at Ugx sh. 9 billion.
July 2014 to April 2016:-Construction of Andibo Dam in Nebbi District at Ugx sh. 12 billion.
April 2012 –June 2014:- Civil Construction Works for Oil Exploration in the Albertine region for Tullow Oil Uganda and Total Uganda at USD 10 million.
Nov 2010-April 2012:-Construction and Rehabilitation of Offices and Laboratories for the Department of Geological Surveys and Mines, Entebbe, for the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development at Ugx sh.7 billion. Responsibilities:-
Coordinate site operations with the head office to ensure successful implementation and completion of projects.
Negotiate and draft contracts with sub- contractors.
Raise extension of time claims with related costs.
Ensure high standards of quality workmanship on site
Management of human resource, equipment and materials on site
Enforce and ensure adherence to environmental, health and safety management plan.
Represent the contractor on all site meetings.
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Liaise with the Consultants on all contractual issues on the projects.
Prepare and revise work schedule/program as work progresses.
Prepare monthly progress reports.
Ensure projects are executed within agreed time and budgets with the management.
OPERATIONS MANAGER: - DAKAR ENGINEERING WORKS LTD, KENYA JAN 2008-NOV 2010
Major projects:-
-Construction of 12 no. town houses for Dinesh construction co as a sub-contractor.
-Construction of shops and office block for Chieko East Africa in Kikuyu town
-Construction of car park lot in Nyeri town
Rehabilitation and gravelling of Kikuyu town roads. Was in charge of the day to day operation of the company including sourcing for new projects, raise payment certificates,attend site meeting and quality control
PROJECTS ENGINEER: - NJUCA CONSOLIDATED COMPANY LTD, KENYA NOV 2005 – DEC 2OO7
Handled the following major projects:-
Construction of Blue Shield Insurance company Headquarters at Upper Hill Nairobi
Construction of Kuscco Headquarters at Upper Hill Nairobi
Construction of Kahaini- Mukarara road to bitumen standards.
Repair and Re-carpeting of Nyeri Town roads.
Construction of Maua, Kericho and Bomet town bus parks.
Construction of Othaya and Kibingoti markets.
Construction of Kipchabo tea factory.
Repair and re-carpeting of selected roads in Thika town. Responsibilities:-
Ensure high standards of quality workmanship on site
Management of human resource, equipment and materials on site
Enforce and ensure adherence to environmental, health and safety management plan.
Represent the contractor on all site meetings.
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Liaise with the RE on all contractual issue on the project.
Prepare and revise work schedule/program as work progresses.
Prepare daily, weekly and monthly progress reports.
Ensure projects are executed within agreed budgets with the management.
Assist in bidding for new projects.
Control and supervise sub- contractors’ works.
Carry out measurements for works done and then prepare payment certificates.
Follow up on payments for certificates from various clients.
Prepare and raise extension of time claims
SITE AGENT: NYORO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD, KENYA
JAN 2005-NOV 2005
Major projects:-
-Construction of Procession Way in Nairobi.
This involved new road construction from Serena Hotel to State House in Nairobi including storm water drains, walk ways and street lighting. It also included the re-carpeting of selected roads within upper hill area Nairobi. Responsibilities were:-
Overall site management
Sourcing of construction materials
Setting out and control of levels
Prepare program of works
Prepare and present progress reports
Undertake works measurements and valuation( raise payment certificates)
Prepared extension of time claim with related costs
Present the contractor in site meeting.
Quality control of the project
Ensure adherence to HSSE policies.
SITE AGENT- ACCESS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD, KENYA JAN 1997 – DEC 2OO4
Handled the following major projects:-
Construction and gravelling of Kiguchwa- Kageini –Mukinduri road in Meru. It involved bush clearing, earth works drainage works, gabion boxes protection works and gravel wearing course.
Construction of the 83km Marigati- Muchongoi road in Baringo district. It involved heavy earth works through the Laikipia escarpment, blasting of rocks, drainage works plus gabion protection and a 200mm gravel wearing course.
Construction of double seal bitumen Access roads to Bellevue area, South C Nairobi
Construction of a petro station in Kawangware Nairobi.
Gravelling of coffee farm roads in Ruiru and Juja. Page 4
Rehabilitation of Salama- Nunguni road in Makueni District Responsibilities:-
Ensure high standards of quality workmanship on site
Management of human resource, equipment and materials on site
Enforce and ensure adherence to environmental, health and safety management plan.
Represent the contractor on all site meetings.
Liaise with the RE on all contractual issue on the project.
Prepare and revise work schedule/program as work progresses.
Prepare daily, weekly and monthly progress reports.
Ensure projects are executed within agreed budgets with the management.
Bidding for new projects.
Prepare and raise extension of time claims.
EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI: - BSC ENGINEERING CIVIL 2ND UPPER HONORS 1996. NJIIRIS HIGH SCHOOL :- KSCE 1989
MWARANO PRIMARY SCHOOL: - KCPE 1986.
COMMUNICATION Very good communicator both written and oral. Fluent in English and Kiswahili.
SKILLS Computer literate in MS Office packages, MS Project, AutoCAD. REFERENCES Sub mitted on request.
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