Project Manager Quantity Surveyor

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Ammos Okaka; Tel: +254*********; Email : ********@*****.***

Career Profile

Ammos is a Bachelor’s Degree holder of Quantity Surveying with more focus in Construction Projects Management and Construction Economics. In addition, he holds a Higher National Diploma in Building Economics, a National Diploma in Quantity Surveying including a Diploma in Projects Management from the Kenya Institute of Management. He has great passion for working in the Construction Industry and has offered services to consulting and contracting companies for over 20 years hands-on in Quantity Surveying, Construction Projects Management, Construction Planning, Cost Planning & Control, Contracts Mangement Tendering, Monitoring & Evaluation, Projects Auditing and Stake Holders’ reporting. He has handled projects of various magnitude and scopes ranging from Civil Works, Residential Developments, Warehouses, Industrial Buildings, Office Blocks, Retails & Shopping Malls, Interior and Fit-out projects, Hotel Projects, Hospitals, Schools and Colleges among others. He is adaptable to new situations, enjoys working independently as well as a key team member with clear commitment and dedication to excellence. Key Skills

Ammos has the following core skills and areas experience:

Vast Knowledge and experience in Building Constructions and processes; Civil Engineering techniques including t askor a c t i v i t i es planning for Materials; Manpower, Machines, Financials, Time, Health and Safety, Plant and Equipment.

Projects’ Feasibilities, valuee engineering, progress evaluation Monitoring and budget control, Financial Evaluation, Auditing and stakeholders’ reporting

Procurement, Negotiation and problem-solving skills; swiftly identifies the root of key problem and develops an effective solution.

Keen to details; Skilled in measurements, cost estimation of construction works thus resulting into an accurate detailed project reports.

Possess good project management approach, contract management, time management, quality management as well as technical and supervisory skills for construction projects.

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Office: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, Publisher, Powerpoint.

Proficiency in MS Project, Win QS, Archi CAD, Autocad and Blue Beam Revit Recent Roles / Recent Responsibilities

Construction Projects Manager and Quantity Surveyor: Recently, while working for Tulsi Construction Company Limited, he completed 2No. Tuition blocks for the Laikipya University in Nyahururu. Also completed were Administration Blocks for The Department of Defense- Embakasi and Nyali Barracks. He has served various clienteles, consulting and construction companies while working as Construction Projects Manager, Quantity Surveyor and Contracts Manager. Previous Projects

PROJECT DESCRIPTION VALUE RESPONSIBILITY

New Warehouses And Offices for

Ashton Epz-Mombasa

Construction of 6 No.ware houses including 3 level administration blocks- approx. 1000sm

Ksh 400m As Client's representative,

Construction project manager

Serena Beach Hotel-

Shanzu, Mombasa

Additions and alterations to existing hotel rooms, restaurants, kitchen and administration blocks.

Ksh 500M As contractor’s site agent, or

Construction project manager

Additions & Alteration To Sun N Sun

Beach Hotel - Kikambala

The project involved refurbishments and additions, to existing hotel rooms, and administration block

Ksh 600M Quantity surveyor's representative

New Press Building For

Nation Media Group

Construction of new press building including

installation of new press.

Ksh 500m Quantity Surveyor's principle

agent and contract manager

Residential Development For

Amber Properties- Kilimani

Construction of 50 No town apartments including

services

Ksh 580m QS’s principle and developer's

contract manager

Residential Dvt For National Housing

Corporation Phase 3- Kiambu

Mixed development of 32 No residential units

including Shopping complex

Ksh 650m As Contractor's project manager

and representative on site

Residential Town Houses For

Translake Properties, Kisumu

Construction of 50 No. Manssionettes including

social amenities

Ksh 420m As contractor's project's /

Contracts Manager

Hotel Development For

Amber Properties- Ngong Road

Construction of New 4 Star Hotel Ksh 550M AS Developer's quantity Surveyor / contracts manager

New Shopping Mall For Lake Basin

Development Authority- Kisumu

Construction of shopping mall including 3-star hotel and tyre centre

Ksh 1.5 B AS Developer's quantity Surveyor

/ Project manager

Residential Development For

Erdemann Properties- Greatewall

Phase 1, 2,3 Mombasa Road

Construction of 3 No, multy- storey apartment

blocks

Ksh 1.2 B AS Developer's Quantity Surveyor

/ contracts manager

New Tution Blocks For Laikipya

University Nyahururu

Construction of 5 Level tuition blocks Ksh 600M As Contractor's project manager and representative on site

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New Cargo Terminal And Offices

At JKIA For Mitchell Cotts

Construction of cargo terminal including

associated external works; airplane ramps and

parking

Ksh 2.0 B As Contractor's project manager

and representative on site

New Warehouses And Offices For

Stansfield Properties- JKIA

Construction of 5 No. warehouses including 4

level modern office blocks

Ksh 400m As Contractor's project manager

and representative on site

Show Room And Offices For Dt

Dobbie- Nairobi

The project involved refurbishments, additions and alteration to the existing show room

Ksh 450m As Contractors

projects manager

Experience

Tulsi Construction Ltd- Nairobi, - Quantity Surveyor & Construction Project Manager 6 Years [2017--2023 Ammos led a team of project site staff in delivery of 2 No. Tuition Block projects in Nyahururu Kenya, Cargo terminal at the Jomo Kenyatta international Airport Nairobi where he was instrumental in drawing up project execution methodologies, procurement of materials, program of works and engagement of sub- contracts for execution of works, while also dealing with and resolving all contractual matters in the projects. Jabbal Limited- Nairobi Kenya- Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager 5 Years [2013- 2017] As the project Manager for the Co- developer, Ammos was part of consultants in delivery of infrastructure, design and construction of the Lake Basin Mall; a multimillion dollar mixed use development for Edermann Properties, Great wall Apartments Phase 1&2; where he successfully oversaw the formulation of design, while giving alternative economical solution to construction designs. He assessed and valued work in progress as done by contractors/ sub contractors and prepared payment certificates. He also Co-ordinated work performed by other consultants, contractors; He ensured that project operations were in compliance with design specifications, policies and regulations; he ensured close collaboration and coordination between the various project teams, sub-contractors, suppliers and the Client(s). Mellech Engineering & Construction Nairobi Kenya- Quantity Surveyor &Project Coordinator 4Years/2009- 2013] He was in charge of coordination and Supervision of various projects activities including tasks performed by site staff, and the design team, ensured that works done on site were to the planned details. He settled financial claims by subcontractors; Administered project implementation processes including Contract administration for Translakes Project, Kenol Kobil projects and Kiambu Mortgage housing scheme. He prepared schedules of materials, labour and assisted in procurement of the same he handled correspondence by clients, sub-Contractors Coast Building & General Contractors Ltd- Mombasa Kenya- Quantity Surveyor 2Years/2007- 2009] Ammos was in charge of the coordination of project tasks including procurement of materials, labour for construction of projects that ranged from design and build of hotels, showroom facilities in Nairobi and Mombasa; Adam Consultants- Mombasa Kenya- Project/ Contract Manager 4Years/2002- 2006] Ammos was in charge of cost planning and cost evaluation of the Sun N Sun Beach resort in Kikambala and Serena Beach Hotel; Prepared tender documents; Analyzed tender results as received from tenderers, prepared tender reports, Performed site work re-measurements; valued work as done by contractor; prepared of valuations and periodical appraisal reports. He Prepared contractual documents; harmonized signing off process by the Employers and Contractors and took control of all correspondences by client and contractors Academic Qualifications

The following summarizes Ammos academic qualifications and achievements

Bachelors of Quantity Surveying

Higher National Diploma in Construction- Building Economics Option.

Diploma in Projects Management

National Diploma in Quantity Surveying.

Member of the Institute of Quantity Surveyors in Kenya. Referees

For any reference, please refer to:

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QS Daniel Muhoro Kagacha

Principal Partner

Linear Consultants

Quantity Surveyors & Projects Managers

Tel: 072*******; Email: *********@*****.***

Mr. Jacob Okeche

Construction & Projects Manager,

St. Andrews School, Turi

Tel: 072*******; Email: jacokecheyahoo.com

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