Project Engineer

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March 24, 2025

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Qhubekani Maranatha Tshuma

***** *********, ******** (Zimbabwe) Contact number: +263-*********, +243-********* Email address: **************@*****.***

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/qhubekani-maranatha-tshuma-454a20160 PERSONAL PROFILE

A professional Civil engineer with 4 years of experience in infrastructural development projects. Managed to successful build 4 schools, initiated 10 more schools and facilitated livelihood improvement programs in villages, designed and constructed a RCC double box culvert bridge in Haut Lomami province a remote area in Democratic Republic of Congo plus a double box culvert bridge design and construction. Built 1 school plus onsite sanitation ablution facilities and renovated an existing senior school in Haut Katanga province and project. Led 3 Projects in Harare, Zimbabwe: Construction of 1.1km retaining wall boundary wall project, renovation of a residential compound, and construction of a 10 storey hotel (Afreximbank Africa Trade Centre). Delivered these projects in Matabeleland province, Zimbabwe: Construction of a 4 low cost boarding schools, sewer and water projects and road rehabilitation projects. I possess good project management skills, construction site management skills and design skills (CAD and BIM softwares), cost estimation skills and project contract management skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GoCongo Foundation (Lubumbashi, Kamina, Democratic Republic Of Congo) Project Engineer (Oct 2023-present)

Projects: 1. Haut-Katanga Province, Lubumbashi: Malambwe Farm, Nyanza Main Depot Construction of 1 school, brick moulding project (50,000nos) renovations of farm management guest house, renovation of existing senior and junior school, construction of new workshop office, construction of new workers residential complex and rehabilitation of existing internal farm roads. Main Depot weigh-bridge design and construction, Borehole water supply and distribution reticulation system design and installation. 2. Haut-Lomami Province, Kamina: PHL: Kiabukwa, GRELKA: Luniemo, Lwania, Mukishi Construction of 4 new schools, Design and Construction of double box Culvert Bridge, brick moulding project

(200,000nos), Construction of new expatriates’ residential quarters (10units), renovation of 3 existing guest houses.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Designed of architectural and structural working and as-built drawings

Developed project cost estimations that is a Bill of Quantities for materials, plant and equipment and labour resources which is within project budget.

Developed a Project plan, Program of works and Gantt chart.

Facilitated material procurement and mobilisation on site. Mobilised contractors and drafted construction contracts for execution works.

Training of construction workers on basic survey, setting out, masonry, concrete works, carpentry and basic site administration.

Interpreted drawings for technicians and artisans. Conducted survey using an optical level, led and supervised setting out, profiling.

Led, Supervised and monitored construction execution from substructure up to completion and handover.

Set engineering standards, quality control and assurance systems within the infrastructure department. 2

Oman Shapoorji Pallonji Company LLC (Harare, Zimbabwe) Site Engineer [Feb 2023-Sep 2023]

Project: Afreximbank Africa Trade Centre (AATCH)

Scope of work

Construction of Podium with Conference room (ground floor level), Hotel tower (11 Floor Building), Office Tower (11 Floor Building) and 2 floor basements with Parking lot and water and sewer system. Duties and Responsibilities:

Initiated Construction Site Planning, Budgeting and mobilization of material and labor resources.

Compiled site estimates for technical and material requirements for project development.

Interpretation of Architectural and Structural drawings to client, artisans and assistants.

Analyzed and implemented technical design changes and improvements to improve performance and efficiency

Monitored project progress, compliance with design specifications and engineering standards.

Created work schedules and adjustments so as to meet project targets and deadlines

Maintained and facilitated detailed documentation (progress reports, risk assessment forms and safety permits, inspection certificates and quality control control plan) of all construction activities.

Collaborated with management to align activities with desired business outcomes.

Quality control and site inspections and ensured the project phases passes all completed stages. Life Skills Institute of Technology (Harare, Zimbabwe) Part-time Lecturer [Feb 2023 - Aug 2023]

Courses/Modules:

1) National Diploma Level:

Structural Engineering Design

Fluid Mechanics

2) National Certificate level:

Geotechnical Engineering

Duties and Responsibilities:

Developing course outlines, lecture plans, field based assignments, practical’s and examinations.

Conducted and facilitated face to face and online learning lectures.

Trained, initiated and facilitated laboratory soil testing and insitu tests and relevant engineering practicals

Organized and initiated field trips so to integrate theory and industry for the students

Invigilated and facilitated examinations and assessment of students. Paulos Construction (Prevail Group) (Harare, Zimbabwe) SITE MANAGER [June 2022 – Feb 2023]

Projects:

1. Construction of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Boundary Wall. Scope of Work: Substructure and superstructure concrete works for columns and retaining wall. Brickwork up to 3.5m level, provision of electrical tubing for electrical connections and other required systems. 3

2. Renovation of and Existing Mansion and Construction of additional Double Storey Office facilities. Ballantine Park, Borrowdale.

Scope of Work:

Tiling, plumbing, electrical connection of existing mansion and construction of cafeteria shed and paving. Construction and resource mobilization of Reinforced Concrete Double storey structure from substructure up to final finishes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Developed a detailed project plan, program of works, budget and billing of quantities to monitor and track progress.

Coordinated integrated the technical team for mobilization of resources and initiating execution.

Mobilization of plant and equipment and also so relevant subcontractors at every stage of the project up to completion.

Managed of project funding and monitored the project procurement process in collaboration with the procurement department.

Managed the flow of project information between stakeholders and creating a link between the team and the client through meetings and written communications.

Developed Project risk management, reporting, monitoring and evaluation of projects

Ensured projects are executed according to specifications and engineering standards and required quality standards.

Analyzed of designs and drawings and implemented adjustments to designs and processes and improve productivity in project execution.

Vanderberg Facilities Management (Harare, Zimbabwe) SITE ENGINEER [Dec 2020 – June 2022]

Projects:

1. Construction of Low-Cost Boarding School Facilities for 8 Government Secondary Schools. Client: UNDP/Plan International/Ministry of Education Scope of Work (Dormitories, Dining Hall and Ablution): Setting out, Excavations, substructure and superstructure concrete works and brickwork, roofing, plastering, flooring, external and interior finishes, water supply and plumbing and electrical and concrete apron and handover.

2. Construction and Renovation of 6 Pharmacies in Mashonaland East Client: UNDP/Ministry of Health Child care

Scope of Works:

Structural assessment of existing pharmacies, repair and refurbishing of internal and external finishes from flooring, plumbing, electrical reticulation and other aesthetics. Setting out, substructure and superstructure works up to roofing and finishes for 4 pharmacies up to handover. 3. Renovations of Veterinary Laboratory Facilities. Client: Veterinary Services Department Scope of Works:

Removal of existing floor finishes and installation vynl tiles for laboratory facilities and offices for the reception and administration section

Key Responsibilities:

Construction Site Planning, Budgeting and mobilization of material and labor resources.

Compiled site estimates for technical and material requirements for project development. 4

Interpreted of Architectural and Structural drawings to client, artisans and assistants.

Analyzed and implemented technical design changes and improvements to improve performance and efficiency

Monitored project progress, compliance with design specifications and engineering standards.

Created work schedules and adjustments so as to meet project targets and deadlines

Maintained detailed documentation of all construction activities.

Collaborated with management to align activities with desired business outcomes

Quality control and site inspections and ensured the projects passes all stages from ground breaking up to project handover after completion.

CITY OF BULAWAYO (Bulawayo Zimbabwe)

Civil and Water engineer intern [Aug 2018 – Aug 2019] Duties and Responsibilities:

Designed Water and Sewer Reticulation systems and layouts. Billing of Quantities for Water and Sewer Reticulation infrastructure projects such as Cowdray Park Hlalani Kuhle Project.

Prepared Tender documents, schedule of works and contract documents for Water and Sewer projects.

Conducted Site visits, site meetings, inspections of servicing of Cowdray Park Hlalani Kuhle Project

(15000 residential stands) with Water and Sewer Reticulation and Roads servitude. Compiled reports, processed claim certificates and payment certificates for contactor upon approval.

Compiled Projects office Reports, yearly plans and budgets. Participated Borehole Siting inspections.

Monitored Potable Water Treatment, water testing and quality control at Criterion Water Treatment Plant and infrastructure development. Participated in visiting and monitoring Water Distribution Reservoirs.

Supervised repairs, maintenance and rehabilitation of Water distribution and supply infrastructure at the Main Water and Sewer Workshop, both at the workshop and on site.

Supervised of Road construction and Rehabilitation projects such as the servicing of New Luveve with roads and storm water drainage and the Resurfacing of Fort Street from 3 rd

Avenue to 12

Ave

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor of Engineering Honors Degree in Civil and Water Engineering National University of Science and Technology [17/08/2015 – 30/10/2020] Address: P O Box AC 939, Ascot, Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) Website: https://www.nust.ac.zw

Field(s) of study: Civil Engineering Materials, Transportation Engineering, Structural Engineering, Water Treatment and Quality Control Wastewater Engineering, Water Resources Management, Solid Waste Management, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Survey, Design of Hydraulic Structures, Design of Liquid Retaining Structures, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel Construction Technology and Project Management, Communication Skills and Professional Engineering Ethics and Practice Solusi Adventist High School [07/01/2013 – 19/11/2014] a. 3 ZIMSEC Advanced Level Passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry b. 10 ZIMSEC Ordinary Level Passes including Mathematics and English Address: Solusi (Zimbabwe)

Website: https://www.sahs.ac.zw

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Project management, construction site management and Quality control

Good survey and levelling skills using an optical level

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Projects, AutoCAD 2D and 3D, Revit, SketchUp Pro

Team building, Team leadership, professional oral and written communication skills ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Languages: English(professional), French (Learner), Ndebele/Zulu (Native) Shona, Swahili

Drivers licence: Class 4 Driver’s License( EL 754165 [24/01/2022]) REFERENCES

Oman Shapoorji Pallonji LLC

Human Resources Manager

Name: Manoj Prasad

Phone number: +968-****-****