Symon Gitonga Kahuthu

Nairobi, Kenya +964********** ady8lo@r.postjobfree.com

Dependable and enthusiastic Construction Laborer with Twenty years’ solid experience in providing support to diverse construction projects. Strong drive for results, effective communication skills and a proven ability to execute instructions effectively. Proven record of working efficiently with others in a team environment.

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Extensive expertise with general construction, buildings, renovations and road construction in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kenya, and South Sudan.

Confident management and motivation of successful, productive teams, sharing knowledge, and communicating concisely at all levels.

Recognized as a highly skilled troubleshooter with sound decision-making skills, bringing the highest levels of accuracy necessary to exceed operational standards and a very innovative person.

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Advanced masonry techniques

Working with high integrity

Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information

Ability to think methodically, design, plan and manage projects

Adaptive to fast paced environment

Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

30 Hours OSHA 1926 Construction Certification (OSHA Academy, 2019)

Valid Driver’s license

Microsoft excel, outlook and power point

EDUCATION

Mucharage Youth Polytechnic National Trade Test Grade 3 Nairobi, Kenya

January 1986 -November 1988

Mathenge Technical Training Institute Diploma in Building and Construction Nairobi, Kenya January 1993- December 1996

Brilliant Computer College Computer packages Nairobi, Kenya March 2011- June 2011

AA Driving School College Driving License Nairobi, Kenya January 2011- September 2011

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Position: Concrete and Masonry Specialist

Company: Amentum (PAE) US Embassy Project Baghdad, Iraq 12/2018 – Present

Repairing and maintain of Buildings as per customer request

Preparation of concrete material take off for new projects

Preparation of Daily reports of concrete materials used and labor man hour for each project done

Coordinating construction activities and help the manager in planning of activities

Mixing of mortar and laying of bricks on concrete sidewalks and repair of buildings

Smooth and finishing of surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls, sidewalks, and curbs to specified textures

Directing and operating a concrete truck mixer with pump

Spreading of concrete into inaccessible sections of forms, using rake or shovel.

Levelling of concrete to specified depth and workable consistency.

Finishing concrete surfaces, using power trowel, wet and rubbing concrete with abrasive stone to impart finish

Finishing steps and stairways and may break up and repair old concrete surfaces, using pneumatic tools

molding expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge

Position: Concrete and Masonry Specialist

Company: RA International Company Central Africa Republic January 2015 – February 2018

Clean construction sites to prepare them for construction processes.

Ensure that all hazardous materials are removed from the proposed sites.

Pour cement or concrete in designated areas.

Dig ditches and trenches according to work plans.

Install sewer or drainpipes.

Lubricate and clean machinery properly.

Erect and dismantle structures, scaffolding, and traffic barricades.

Help with maintaining machinery and hand tools on a periodic basis.

Manage roadside maintenance by trimming trees and cleaning ditches.

Driving equipment and supplies truck to and from the site.

Fill potholes, shoveled, and raked materials and spread asphalt and gravel as instructed

Position: Concrete Finisher

Company: DynCorp International/ Afghanistan November 2011 – November 2014

Smooth out concrete in segments to ensure the concrete poured is level.

Fill roadways, driveways, sidewalks, bridges, homes, and parking lots.

Arrange the concrete forms.

Spread concrete.

Prepare surface with hammer and chose.

Rub cement in with sponge-rubber float or burlap.

Leveling concrete using special blades, making sure all lumps and bubbles are smoothed over.

Use wood or plastic forms to shape the concrete and hold it until it is set.

Smooth high spots and fill depressions.

Make concrete beams, columns, and panels.

Wash away excess concrete.

Finish corners by hand.

Apply latex and epoxy to floors.

Use machines that vibrate concrete to fill air pockets.

Use groovers and hand trowels to spread concrete.

Halt concrete pouring if weather looks bad.

Position: Field masonry & fitting

Company: White Nile Contractor South Sudan November 2009 – April 2010

Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.

Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.

Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.

Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw.

Study specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.

Arrange for subcontractors to deal with special areas such as heating and electrical wiring work.

Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.

Work with and/or remove hazardous material.

Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.

Cover subfloors with building paper to keep out moisture and lay hardwood, parquet, and wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base.

Fill cracks and other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.

Perform minor plumbing, welding and/or concrete mixing work.

Position: Mason &Fitting Technician

Company: Karuri Civil Engineering Kenya March 2005 – December 2008

Prepares surfaces prior to beginning work.

Fabricates, alters, repairs, and maintains walls, sidewalks, street curbs, floors, bathroom showers, sink counters, partitions, manholes, and other related structures or surfaces.

Lays blocks or bricks following blueprints, plans, or drawings.

Determines work requirements and sequence of masonry/tile assignments through review of work orders, plans, or drawings.

Lays out work using chalk lines, plumb bobs, tapes, squares, and levels.

Mixes cement using hoes, cement-mixing equipment, and/or hand tools.

Cuts or breaks bricks and concrete using hammers, powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills, and/or hand tools.

Molds expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.

Operates equipment, such as forklift, dump truck, and flatbed.

Position: Carpenter

Company: FEDIMP Joint ventures Kenya May 2001 – December 2004

Works with designers and planners on construction projects

Defers to the contractor's orders on large construction projects

Matches materials to requested design specifications

Measures building materials and spaces for installation accurately

Orders building materials as needed

Creates materials that fit the client's expectations

Assembles sturdy and well-constructed floorboards, skirting boards, window frames, doors, door linings, staircases, fitted furniture, cabinetry, shelving, and more

Incorporates fixtures like door handles and locks, cabinet handles, stairway railing, and other fixtures into design and implementation

Builds temporary housings and supports for setting concrete (shuttering)

Builds the framework of a building, bridge, ship, or other large-scale construction project

Crafts furniture with fine detail work and/or utmost sturdiness and quality

Utilizes skills in other related trades such as plumbing, roofing, bricklaying, painting, tiling, plastering, etc.

Participates in first fixing as well as second fixing work

Combines carpentry work with joining work

Position: Concrete Finisher

Company: H&Z Co Road Construction Kenya February 1997 – December 2000

Assist Crew Foreman in fabrication and installation of gutter and downpipe sections in accordance with established procedures.

Erect ladders, scaffolds and safety devices as required installing gutter and downspout sections.

Employs the use of tools and materials with caution and while following approved safety practices.

Maintains cleanliness of jobsite during installation. Performs final cleanup of jobsite following installation.

Tend machines that pump concrete, grout, cement, sand, plaster or stucco through spray-guns for application to ceilings and walls.

Tend pumps, compressors, and generators to provide power for tools, machinery, and equipment, or to heat and move materials such as asphalt.

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