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Location:
Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
Posted:
May 15, 2022

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WILLIAM ODUOR ODUNGA

P.O BOX ***-***** ATHI RIVER-KENYA

Tel: +252*********/+254*********

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

CIVIL ENGINEER

CAREER SUMMARY

Experienced and versatile in design and construction implementation with background in residential, commercial, and municipal construction and remodeling to include framing, trim, windows, doors, and siding..

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Ability to interpret blueprints and use basic math skills to calculate accurate measurements and supplies needed

Knowledge of storage and preservation of building materials

Knowledge of operation of basic power tools

Ability to interact professionally with customers and trades people

Ability to read, write, and speak English

Knowledge of residential and commercial construction along with remodeling trades, practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality control, cost control.

PERSONAL SKILLS

Willing to work in all weather conditions, both indoor and outdoor

Reliable with excellent time-keeping skills

Proper knowledge of selection and configuration of equipment required to move loads according to weight and size

I have excellent analytical skills to perform lift calculations

Excellent hand/eye coordination

Ability to work at heights

Ability to accurately listen to, read and follow directions WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Civil-Engineer

DEEQA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY- Mogadishu Somalia 12/2019 To DATE

Completes construction projects by preparing engineering design and documents and confirming specifications.

Designs construction projects by studying project concept, architectural drawings, and models.

Prepares engineering design by collecting and studying reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photographs, and tests on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and related topographical and geologic data.

Determines project costs by calculating labor, material, and related costs.

Creates feasibility study by analyzing engineering design, conducting environmental impact studies, and assembling data.

Produces engineering documents by developing construction specifications, plans, and schedules.

Confirms adherence to construction specifications and safety standards by monitoring project progress, inspecting construction site, and verifying calculations and placements.

Fulfills project requirements by training and guiding operators.

Maintains operations by enforcing project and operational policies and procedures.

Provides engineering information by answering questions and requests.

Incorporate special features which relate to the project at hand into specifications. These include order of work, physical conditions at the site, construction work schedules, method of payment and measurement, construction procedures and special methods, and coordination with contractors and other stakeholders

Perform technical review on specifications to ensure clarity, completeness, and exactness, and to remove restrictive descriptions so as to ensure competitive bidding

Prepare project for advertisement by compiling contract specification into Electronic Bid Set (EBS)

Visit proposed project site to obtain necessary information for use in creating project specification. This include condition and location of project site, location of storage and staging areas, and character and scope of work

Provide guidance and technical advice to various persons and departments, including engineering personnel, Branch Chief, Section Chief, Engineering and Construction Department, and Architect-Engineer firms where necessary to develop basic specification procedure and policies to cover new types of projects and structures, and to make clearer various phases of the construction work

Communicate with higher authorities on issues concerning specifications, engineering interpretations and explanations, supply of items, and items of work, and offer recommendations on reviewing specifications

Site Engineer

RA –INTERNATIONAL Mogadishu Somalia/Central Africa Republic 04/2016 To 12/2019 Duties & Responsibilities

Work in conformance with proper codes, ordinances, sketches, specifications, blueprints, written and verbal instructions.

Perform minor insulation with prefabricated industry approved insulating materials, binding, plastic, cement, etc. as required.

Perform routine plumbing, such as diagnosing, testing and repairing all types of plumbing lines and fixtures.

Diagnose and repair major plumbing breakdowns which do not respond to routine maintenance.

Operates industry standard welding equipment to perform bending, cutting, burning, and soldering, as necessary, to accomplish work assignment.

Cuts, bends and threads pipe using hand or machine powered tools and equipment.

Attaches fixtures, valves, couplings, and fittings to pipes and tubing by various methods.

Tests, and inspects systems for leaks, pressure and malfunctions.

Replaces defective pipes and fixtures.

Opens clogged drains, performs general maintenance work as required.

Performs work of mechanical nature as required.

Monitoring on site the installation of new water and sanitation networks and systems and maintenance of existing ones by guiding, instructing and clarifying doubts to contractors, manpower, subcontractors, involved in the implementation.

Preparation of monitoring reports and reporting tools of the progress of water and sanitation tasks on sites.

Coordinate the above-mentioned tasks with other construction works and other engineers included in the project.

Ensure that the works meet the safety and environmental standards in accordance with international codes and regulations and environmental procedures within the mission;

Install and carry out scheduled periodic and emergency maintenance services on all the water and sanitation elements including but not limited to: pipework, pumps, water treatment plants, septic tanks, soak pits, water tanks, water installations in kitchens, ablutions, toilets, etc;

Carry out scheduled periodic and emergency maintenance services on all the facilities and installations in the camp;

Perform surveys of existing status of installations and items and prepare technical reports;

Prepare material specifications for the purpose of raising requisitions of materials and ensure that minimum stock levels are maintained at all times;

Assist other units such as Operations, Infrastructure, etc. when required; Liaise frequently with the Building Maintenance Unit Supervisor;

When working with national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs), the incumbent is strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training;

Perform other related duties as may be required. Site Supervisor

SOMTECH/DESCON Engineering Mogadishu Somalia 02/2014-02/2016 Duties & Responsibilities

Performed multiple aspects of applied carpentry in the maintenance or construction of camp facilities

Designed, built and modified items of various materials such as wood, plastic laminate, etc. Items include cabinets, furniture, counter tops, shelving and fixtures

Maintained integrity of facility infrastructure as related to carpentry by repairing and/or modifying doors, ceilings, floors and walls

Constructed, installed and repaired wooden structures and fixtures

Examined blueprints and determined dimensions of structure

Selected materials and structural units, such as lumber, prefabricated doors, and cabinets of wood or plastic, and paneling, and inspected them to ensure conformance with provisions of building code, local ordinance, or work orders

Determined sequence of activities concerned with fabrication, assembly, and erection of structure

Assisted the General Foreman by providing input to identify key success factors for Carpentry crew

Provided leadership to cause the creation of organizational structure and processes required to fully execute the requirements of services and is responsible for the execution of Carpentry services, quality, subcontractor performance, and construction cost

Evaluated Carpentry service execution for compliance to contract, design data, schedule, cost budgets, and quality, advising the project team of status, issues, impacts, risk, and cost influence factors on to go scope

Site Supervisor

PARBAT SEYAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Nairobi Kenya 01/2012-11/2013 Duties & Responsibilities

Reported to and received assignments, instructions, and direction from the Foreman or General Foreman

Read and interpreted instructions and documentation and plans work activities

Moved materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work site

Built and erected a broad range of structures in support of construction and maintenance activities

Completed records, maintained equipment, and performed various clean-up and housekeeping activities

Observed and followed all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment.

Performed general maintenance and repair of existing structures

Interpreted Work Orders and Service Order Requests for manufacturing/repairing carpentry items.

Planned and lay out work from blueprints, drawings, models, and verbal instructions by making standard shop computations, selecting necessary materials, and using a variety of carpenter hand tools, portable power tools, and standard measuring instruments. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND.

Higher Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering.

Kenya Institute of Highway Building and Technology…….May 2013 -Dec 2014 Diploma in Architecture.

Technical University of Kenya May 2008 -November 2011 Kenya Certificate of Secondary School.

MAVOKO SECONDARY SCHOOL, ATHI RIVER……January 2003-November.2007 OTHER CERTIFICATIONS

June 2009-September 2009 One Stop Youth Center

Proficient in the following computer packages,

Introduction to computers

Microsoft windows

Microsoft excel

Microsoft word

Microsoft Power Point

Microsoft Access.

Internet & Email.

November 2009 -Bell Institute of Technology

Certificate in AUTOCAD/ARCHICAD/MICROSOFT-PROJECT MANAGEMENT

REFERENCES

1.Martin Hollis

RA-International Facilities Project Manager -RAI-Somalia Facilities & Environmental Management Section (FEMS) Work: +254-*****-**** Mobile (S): +252-****-***** /+252 (0-699*-***** email: *******@******.***.

2.Maryan Ahmed

UNSOS ENG Project Manager VN, VS and Hanger Facilities & Environmental Management Section (FEMS) Work: +254-*****-**** Mobile (K): +254-********* Mobile (S): +252-*********

/+252-********* Inter Mission:197 6841 email:********@**.*** TETRA 506841 3.Patrick Kahuthu

UNSOS Facilities & Environmental Management Section (FEMS) Mobile (S): +252-********* Inter Mission:197 6560 email:*******@**.*** TETRA 506560 4. Brian Khaita Makokha

AMISOM Mission Support (Facilities & Environmental Management Section (FEMS)) in Somalia (AMISOM)

TETRA; : 206***-***-*** 240947 (Somalia)/ +254-***-****** (Kenya) E.mail: *****.*******@*****.***/ ***-***************@**-******.***



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