Project Manager Management

CURRICULUM VITAE

KIPRUTO SHADRACK

P.O. Box 529**-***** NAIROBI

Cell phone +254*********

E-mail: *******.********@*****.***

A. PROFILE.

I am a determined, goal oriented and hardworking professional. I possess the ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas. I have results oriented project management models, good interpersonal skills, ability to work in team environments with persons of different disciplines. Good leadership, analytical and communication skills both oral and written are my strengths. I believe in practicing and upholding professionalism. I am a passionate renewable energy engineer.

B. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Names: KIPRUTO SHADRACK.

Date of Birth: 24thSept, 1988.

I. D. Number: 25508801.

Passport Number: AK0690453.

Marital Status: Married.

Language Fluency: English, Kiswahili

Religion: Christian.

C. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION.

1. Master of Science Project Management

Institution; Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. Period 2019-2022

2. Bachelor of Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering

(Power option)

Institution: The Technical University of Kenya

Period: From 2009 -2013

Achievements: First class honors

3. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) Institution: Makongi High School

Period: 2003-2006

Mean grade: B+ (70) plus

4. Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E) Institution: Mutei Primary School.

Period: 1995-2002

Marks Scored: 326/500.

D. CAREER OBJECTIVES.

● Project Manager with experience delivering energy efficient Electromechanical and solar PV projects as an Electrical engineer and leading projects that have a meaningful impact to the company bottom line. I’m looking for a role where I can utilize my ability to manage multiple projects effectively with organizations and stakeholders.

● To secure a challenging position in a reputable organization to expand my knowledge, and skills.

● To use my professional competence adequately in executing my tasks and work towards helping organizations achieve both their mission and vision statements, with minimum supervision.

● Result-oriented, intelligent, organized, and motivated individual is seeking an available management position to utilize my experience to fulfill the company's strategic requirements.

● To achieve excellence and solutions in the Renewable energy sector and become a global champion in fighting greenhouse emissions. E. COMPUTER PROFICIENCY AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS 1. Certified Energy Manager- Association of energy engineers-USA. License number-96177.

2. Engineers Board of Kenya- Graduate engineer- B24994. 3. The Institution of Engineers of Kenya-Graduate engineer- G13150 4. Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority.

a) Licensed electrician

Class: A1

License number: EPRA/EW/06330.

b) Licensed solar water heating technician

Class: SWHST

License number: ERC/SWHST/000102

c) Licensed Solar PV Technician

Class: T3

License number: ERC/SPVT/00369.

d) Licensed Energy Auditor.

Class: A

License number: EPRA/EA/000113

3. Proficiency in standard computer software including:

● MICROSOFT Office, Onedrive, Sharepoint, Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, C++, and Visual Basic.

● Google Applications; sheets, docs, slides, Asana, google workspace, Analytics, sites and google drive.

4. Electrical and solar PV software and tools.

● AUTOCAD electrical computer design.

● PLC automation and programming.

● SMA sunny, PV Syst, and Helioscope solar PV design. 5. Project management Tools.

● MS PROJECT.

● Earned value Method.

● Gantt Charts.

● CPM

F. WORKING EXPERIENCE.

MAY 2022 TO DATE; CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT SAGEMCOM EAST AFRICA LTD.

As the head of construction department, I am tasked with the following roles;

● Working on project site surveys, designs, BOQ and technical proposals/documents for tenders and client offers.

● Energy audit proposals, Energy audits and Energy management.

● Preparation of energy audit reports for general audits and investment grade audits and submission of the reports to Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority for issuance of compliance certificate.

● Responsibility for quality and standards of project installations, electrical distributions and solar Pv generation works.

● Managing and executing MV and LV grid extensions for all operational aspects.

● Design, install, test and commission Solar PV charging stations for Electric Vehicles, bikes, boats and portable electronic devices.

● Communicating with all project stakeholders including regional management.

● Ensuring projects are implemented as per scope, design, specifications and schedule.

● Collecting and analyzing HSE, work progress, and material usage reports from supervisors for smooth project execution.

● Managing site acceptance of materials and services in time as required by management.

● Inspecting sites for quality checks, material reconciliations, safety and overall project status.

● Handling regional logistics and other tasks related to project executions. PROJECTS COMPLETED.

In my current role, I have delivered large and medium turnkey projects locally and across the region as follows;

● Grid extensions of over 1450km of 33kv HT networks with associated infrastructure and 1207km of LT distribution lines to connect over 100,000 connections in Tanzania- Dodoma and Iringa provinces.

● Design, construction and commissioning of 120 telecom tower projects across Pwani and Dar-Es-Salaam regions.

● Construction of 28 Mini Grids of 100kwp including LV networks to connect rural customers in Zambia.

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JULY 2020 TO APRIL 2022; CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT POWERHIVE EAST AFRICA LTD.

● Modeling new projects for the company and potential clients in support of Renewable energy and Mini Grid business development efforts.

● Supporting the business development team with research, writing and data presentation.

● Creates computer simulations of building systems; researches energy conservation opportunities for individual firms; determines cost-benefit elements of implementation plans; prepares written energy audit reports; presents findings and proposed energy management program to business executives.

● Inspects installation of energy conservation measures in complex commercial/industrial facilities for compliance with engineering standards, technical requirements, and specifications. Determine eligibility to participate in Energy conservation programs.

● Design solar PV mini grids for both domestic and industrial and commercial development projects.

● Reviewing project plans, feasibility studies, community engagements, and stakeholder specifications.

● Complete project management process; design, project charter, initiation, execution, monitoring, control and closing.

● Ensuring adherence to established best practices from the Project Management Office. Participating in the preparation of project budgets, monitoring project progress and site safety.

● Setting and implementing strategies towards the successful completion of new and ongoing projects to be delivered on time, budget and on scope

● Communicating with various levels of management regarding the status of specific projects.

● Keeping records of all information related to the project for documentation, clarification and, preparing reports on project status and presentation to management.

● Providing technical support to solve problems encountered in domestic installations and troubleshooting the field problems.

● Supporting in monitoring expenditure on project works to ensure adherence to budget estimates, and Monitoring materials usage during construction.

● Assisting in safety and quality management during project works Completing sub – valuations/comparisons of bids, scope review and other project tasks upon request.

● Research and development of Electric Vehicles- motorbikes and tuk tuk. assembling, testing, calibrations, and maintenance of EVs and their chargers.

PROJECTS COMPLETED.

As a construction manager, I have successfully completed several projects. Just to mention;

● 18 Minigrids (Each has 60KW plant) powering over 9,000 homes in Kisii County.

● 10MW Solar Pv ground mount project in Kenya.

● 2MW solar PV plant, Grid Tied for Industrial Integration.

● Several domestic solar projects in Kenya.

● 1MW solar PV projects for clients in Sierra leone.

● 100kwp C&I project for Juba logistics company.

● Several domestic and residential projects ranging from 5kw to 30kw.

● Several Energy audit projects across Kenya.

NOVEMBER 2016 JUNE 2020; ELECTRICAL ENGINEER AT CAROGA DIAGNOSTICS LTD.

As Electrical engineer, I was tasked with the following roles;

● Conduct energy audit tendering; participate in client negotiations regarding upcoming energy audit.

● Gather information to determine energy use, energy loss, and potential energy savings in complex commercial/industrial facilities.

● Design, simulations, installation, testing and commissioning of solar PV power in stand-alone, mini-grid, grid-tied and hybrid systems.

● Design, installation, testing and commissioning of all electrical systems for all voltage levels, transmission lines, UPS, inverters, Generators and sub-stations.

● Conduct energy audit by checking the following;

Compressors-Power demand measurements, Operation controls

(Cut in and cut out pressure), leakages on the network and review of efficiency.

Boilers-Flue gas analysis, Review of fuel quality, Insulation of the vessel and steam metering.

Chillers- Operation controls (cut in and Cut out), power demand measurement, Review of insulation and set point temperatures.

Lighting system-Review of lighting inventory, quantity and Efficacy.

Cooling tower Assessment- Review of water reticulation system and fans power consumption.

The projects completed are; Intercontinental hotel, sarova white sands, Sagret hotel, mater hospital, Kevian Kenya ltd, KWFT building, Kenya clay products ltd, royal orchid hotel.

February 2016 to November 2016; ELECTRICAL PROJECTS ENGINEER AT EGYPRO EAST AFRICA.

• Interpreting client requirements and producing design drawings and specifications from the project.

• Evaluation of tender and quotes submittals and award of tenders and contracts to electrical contractors.

• Approvals of materials and systems to be used in the installation.

• Design working drawings and give contractors to use in the installation.

• Supervise the work done by all electrical contractors to check for quality and systems functionalities to optimum performance.

• Testing and commissioning of installed generators, HVAC systems, lightning arresters, fire alarm systems, surveillance cameras, pollard parking system, switch boards, lighting systems, and power supply system.

• Design and procuring of switch boards, generators, air conditioners, transformers and all other electrical equipment.

• Design and develop electrical equipment, including electric motors, machinery controls, lighting, and wiring in buildings, radar and navigation systems, communications systems; and power generation, control, and transmission devices used by electric utilities.

• Project management, supervision and reporting.

• Energy audits and metering.

• Perform the IEEE electrical installations tests; Polarity test, Earth electrode resistance test,Earth loop impedance test, RCD operation test

,Soil resistivity tests, Phase sequence test, Insulation resistance and Ring continuity test.

The completed audits include; Haco industries, Karen hospital, Wadi degla club, Aziz tennery.

Completed electrical installation works include; Safaricom generators installations, airtel base station and the Wadi degla club Runda. AUGUST 2013 TO JANUARY 2016; POWERWARE SYSTEMS LIMITED POSITION; ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

• Installation, testing, commissioning, calibration, repair and maintenance of UPS, generator, voltage stabilizers, inverters, air conditioners, switch boards and motors. Project monitoring and customer handover.

• Uninterrupted power supply (UPS), sizing, installation, commissioning, fault diagnosis, repair, maintenance and service. The UPS brands are EATON, APC, DIGITAL ENERGY, AEC, POWERWARE and SOCOMEC.

• Power audit using power analyzer meter and simulation software.

• AutoCAD designs of engineering projects.

• Sizing, design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of ; solar photovoltaic power plants and solar street lightings.

• Design and assembly of three phase changeover connection for automatic switching between mains and generator power.

• Electric motor installation, connection with timer relays for; Direct-on-line, star-delta, and Auto-transformer starting techniques.

• Design electrical installations and related switchgear in accordance with relevant IEEE regulations.

PROJECTS DONE

Installation backup inverters in Thirty four buildings around Nairobi. I was tasked with the following;

Designing of the inverter system to be used and the number of batteries to be used to achieve the desired backup time considering the building total load.

Project management to achieve the best from the technicians within set budgets and timelines.

Configuration of inverters system to L.A.N networks by assigning I.P address for monitoring over the internet.

Overall quality and safety checks of the installation.

Client training on use of equipment and handing over of the commissioned sites.

Energy audit in all the 34 government buildings. Electrical installation at white rhino hotel- Nyeri, with the scope of;

Conduit work, cabling and installation of power, data, smoke detectors and CCTV camera circuits.Cabling in all the L.V boards, distribution panels, consumer units, rooms,corridors, garden lights, loundry,boilers and boiler house.

Installation testing and commissioning of 750KVA automatic voltage regulator to stabilize the power for the hotel and 715kva standby generator.

Installation testing and commissioning of main switch board and 500 KVAR power factor correction.Testing the entire installation work, filling of completion certificates, commissioning the site, training clients before handover.

Electrical installation, power and energy audit for KCB bank branches countrywide.

Inspection and assessment of power intake point –the switch room giving detailed reports on the current condition of the power metering, switching, control, protection, isolation, and correction equipment. Kenya Airports Authority projects for Eldoret and Kisumu airports;

Installation, testing and commissioning of new runway lights, 750 KVA Stabilizer (AVR), 250 KVAR digital power factor correction device and digital ATS.

Installation, testing and commissioning of new complete LV SWITCHBOARD with kplc meter, cut-outs, AVR bypass switch, sub-board MCCBs and 2 kplc transformer inputs.

G. STRENGTHS.

• Project management and leadership

• Ability in taking up responsibilities.

• Ability to work under pressure with no supervision.

• Ambitious and goal oriented.

• Hardworking.

• Keen on details.

• Integrity and trust.

• Ability to learn new systems and ideas faster.

• Analytical and critical thinking.

• Problem solving and multitasking abilities.

• Ability to manage and motivate a diverse team.

• Interpersonal skills.

• Organizational positioning skills.

• Energy and drive.

H. ACHIEVEMENTS AND POSITIONS HELD.

2023; Graduate engineer EBK and IEK.

2022; EPRA Licensed Energy Auditor.

2019; Certified Energy Manager.

2019; Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority Commission licensed CLASS A1 Electrician.

April 2023 to Date; Construction manager at Sagemcom E.A ltd.

Jul 2020 to April 2022; Construction manager at Powerhive E.A ltd.

Nov 2016 to Jun 2020; electrical engineer Caroga diagnostics.

2016 –Nov 2016; Electrical engineer at EGYPRO E.A ltd.

2016; EPRA Licensed T3 Solar PV technician.

2015- 2016; Project Engineer at powerware systems ltd.

2013-2014; Electrical engineer at powerware systems ltd. I. REFEREES.

1. ENG. Cromwell Onyango

Technical Manager-Powerhive E.A ltd

P.O. Box 305**-***** Nairobi

Phone: 072*******

2. ENG. Mawira Keneth

Technical engineer Powerhive E.A ltd

P.O. Box 4553-00200 Nairobi

Phone: 071*******

3. JAMES Odera

Energy and Infrastructure Head

CFAO East Africa ltd

P.O.Box 486**-*****, Nairobi.

Phone: 071*******.

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