Human Resources Civil Engineer

FARAYI ROBERT KAMANGA

MUTARE, ZIMBABWE +263-***-***-*** ******************@*****.***

PROFILE

Having worked within the construction and engineering Industry, coupled with my academic certifications, I have gained exposure to and established a range of technical skills, including Client Engagement, Project Management, Stakeholder Management & Health and Safety. My 20+ years of experience in construction and engineering has equipped me with excellent research and statistical skills, Engineering software applications, Design, Management as well as construction within Roads, Buildings, Civil and Water Engineering Infrastructure. This has improved my ability to adjust and work effectively within different projects on and off site. With my current work experience as well as my academic studies, I am looking to further my Industry experience by seeking employment within the Construction and Engineering sector. I relish the opportunity to undertake new challenges and opportunities, building strong and professional relationships through effective communication. EXPERIENCE

Deputy Director Works and Infrastructure Development Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences February 2025 to date

Key Areas of Responsibilities & Accountability

Carrying out technical assessment of university building infrastructures to generate building condition survey reports.

Producing technical survey reports in the form of BoQs, design and methodology required for repairs.

Producing monthly reports for maintenance and construction works.

Supervising construction works and contracts.

Assessing contractor’s claims and prepare certificates for works done.

Assisting the Director Works to produce and prepare reports for IDC.

Assessing and approving requisitions for materials required for works.

Assisting in preparing drawings and bill of quantities.

Assessing contractor’s claims and prepare certificates for works done.

Consulting and coordinating with other relevant Government Ministries.

Carrying out any other technical and managerial duties as directed by the Director Works and Infrastructure Development.

Construction Manager UNDP Zimbabwe China Post Disaster Restoration Project - Cyclone Idai Emergency Recovery Works May 2020 - June 2022

Key Areas of Responsibilities & Accountability

Carrying out technical assessment of building roofs of Institutions and households damaged by Cyclone Idai and recommending damaged buildings for repair.

Producing technical site survey reports in form of B.o.Qs, design and methodology required for repairs.

Writing technical specifications for roof repair works and assisting UNDP’s Procurement team in creating a tender document for the roofing materials.

Responding to requests for clarifications from bidders (respond to technical questions raised by bidders).

Scheduling material and equipment purchases and deliveries according to project needs.

Developing a quality assurance mechanism and on-site construction supervision plan to ensure the masons complete the project roofing works in line with approved designs and with internationally accepted quality standards.

Performing project site visits/inspections to ensure achievement of the results in line with approved project documents.

Overseeing construction works to ensure that the roofing repairs work is finished with high quality standards within the contractual timeframe and budget.

Taking timely action to prevent potential delays and / or cost overruns that can be avoided.

Engaging local community leadership and stakeholders in line with the project requirements.

Meeting with site team leaders and masons on regular basis for reviewing work progress, finding solutions to problems surfaced and setting targets for masons for coming days or week.

Direct supervision and monitoring progress of on-going repair works by builders and carpenters.

Preparing daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports (engineering books) showing anticipated work progress.

Using material qualification tests to evaluate the conformance of material with the technical specifications prior to construction works.

Carrying out Acceptance Inspection of completed works with Ministry of Local Government Building Inspectors and Issue out Acceptance Certificate.

Enforcing Safety, Health and Environmental compliance in line with UNDP SHE Policy.

Oversight of recruitment and remuneration of builders, carpenters and assistants.

Performing any other duties deemed necessary by the Project Manager.

Project management and stakeholder management.

Construction Engineer Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Company (Pvt) Ltd Project Maricho – Cyclone Idai (Chipinge & Chimanimani Districts) May 2019- April 2020

Responsibilities

Project implementation in line with project requirements.

Technical assessment of buildings affected by Cyclone Idai.

Technical recommendation of affected buildings for repair.

Producing technical survey reports in form of B.o.Q, design and methodology required for repairs.

Inspection and approval of all building materials including all aggregates to be used for repair works.

Allocation of repair work to builders and carpenters.

Documentation and Technical progress reporting.

Oversight of payment schedule for builders, carpenters and assistants.

Direct Supervision and Monitoring progress of ongoing repair works by builders and carpenters.

Carrying out Acceptance Inspection of completed works with Local Building Inspector and Issue out Acceptance Certificate.

Project management and stakeholder management.

Scheduling material and equipment purchases and deliveries according to project needs.

Team working and relationship-building with project members.

Timeous flagging of critical issues and risks.

Problem solving of work-related issues.

Leadership and management of site activities.

Enforcing Safety Health and Environmental compliance in line with Econet Policy.

Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. August 01-2017 to December 31-2018: Greenfuel Company Private (Ltd) – (Zimbabwe) Post: Building Construction Services & Maintenance Manager – Chisumbanje Ethanol Plant Responsibilities included:

Supervising and co-ordinating staffs from different departments and material suppliers, to ensure an efficient method of build to the required build quality.

Scheduling of work to be carried out ensuring production targets were achieved and a high quality of product maintained.

Ensuring production costs were kept within budget.

Effective daily usage of appropriate company Information Systems and databases.

Complying with company policies, procedures and instructions was done at all times.

Implementing new ideas and methods and continuing to seek ways of both improving contribution to the organisation’s goals and enhancing the reputation of the company.

Reporting to the Factory Manager and Group Human Resources Manager on Mill site buildings & civil works

(mass concrete structures included) and employee houses & civil works respectively.

Resolving any unexpected technical difficulties, and other problems which arose at the Mill site and residences for employees.

Costing and implementing of the off - site sewer reticulation system upgrading for the residences of company employees.

Supervision of all building construction and maintenance works in the mill and Estate (Pump houses, residential houses, offices, sub surface drainage structures, flow meter chambers, feeder table & weighbridge heavy duty reinforced concrete approaches)

Generating of B.o.Qs, formulating methodology and supervising the repair of severely cracked houses in staff compounds including blown off roofs (maintenance works). Site Agent Buildtrust Construction Ltd (Zambia) Road D769 Upgrade from Mumbwa/Itezhi Tezhi Junction on M009 to Itezhi Tezhi (109km) Including the Inkonkaile to Itezhi Tezhi May 2015- June 2017 Responsibilities:

Supervising and co-ordinating staff, Sub-Contractors, material suppliers and Utility providers to ensure an efficient method of build to the required build quality and build programme.

Scheduling of work that was carried out ensuring production targets were achieved ensured that a high quality of product was maintained.

Ensuring that production costs were kept within budget.

Effective daily usage of appropriate company Information Systems and databases.

Compliance with company policies, procedures and instructions at all times.

Implementing new ideas and methods and continued to seek ways of both improving contribution to the organisation’s goals and enhancing the reputation of the company.

Direct liaison with Technical and Commercial departments ensuring that up to date records of all site activities were retained, thereby achieving cost/quality control; and reported on the same to the Contracts Manager/Construction Director.

Planning work and efficiently organising the plant and site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines.

Overseeing quality control, health and safety matters on site

Resolving any unexpected technical difficulties, and other problems that arose on site

Enforcing the strict adherence of SHE issues and use of PPE by all employees on site

Generating method statements and RFIs for submission to the Engineer

Generating and reporting the Contractor’s report on monthly Site Progress Review meetings

Overall Site management.

Site Agent/ Site Civil Engineer Basequip Construction (PVT) Ltd (Zimbabwe) November 2011 to April 2015 Responsibilities included:

Supervision of road building, concrete works and drainage structures

Surveying and levelling of works

Supervision of excavation, steel fixing & concrete works for hopper bottomed sedimentation tanks

Monthly report writing and measurement of works (IPC’s, BOQ’s & VO’s)

General site management on various road works and water works projects. Other roles I have undertaken:

Projects Engineer Zimbabwe National Water Authority Design & Construction January 2008 –December 2010 Town Engineer Chipinge Town Council – Head of Technical Services Department January 2007-December 2007 Lecturer Mutare Polytechnic College- Department of Civil and Quantity Surveying January 2006- December 2006 Desing Engineer (Civil Works) SDP Africa Civil Engineering Consultancy Company January 2004 – December- 2005. Resident Engineer (Roads) Barka Civil Engineering Consultancy Company (Civil and Roads Engineers) – (Kwekwe, Zimbabwe) January 2000 – December 2003

EDUCATION

• Bsc (Hons) Civil Engineering Degree: University of Zimbabwe (1999)

• Executive Certificate in Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation: CUZ (September 2021)

• GCE Advanced level (Cambridge)

• GCE Ordinary level (Cambridge)

PROFFESSIONAL BOARD MEMBERSHIPS:

• ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING (SAICE)

• PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER WITH THE ENGINEERING INSTITUTION OF ZAMBIA (EIZ)

• REGISTERED ENGINEER WITH THE ENGINEERING REGISTRATION BOARD OF ZAMBIA (ERBZ)

• PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER REGISTERED WITH THE ENGINEERS REGISTRATION BOARD OF BOTSWANA IN THE DISCIPLINE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING (ERBB)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

- Project Management - Client Engagement - Health & Safety

- Scheduling & Planning - Project Design - Data Management

- Management - Evaluation - Statistical Analysis

- Critical Analysis - Research - IT Literate (MS Office including Word,Excel,Outlook etc PERSONAL SKILLS

- Time Management - Resourceful - Proactive

- Organisation - Good Communication - Adaptable

- Hardworking -Driven - Dedicated

Other Skills

Multi-Lingual ( Shona & English)

REFEREES:

The Human Resources Manager, The Executive Assistant, The H.R. Officer, Greenfuel (Pvt) Ltd, Director Commercial, ZINWA Save Catchment, Chisumbanje Ethanol Plant, Buildtrust Construction (Pvt) Ltd, 7 Park Road, P.O. Box 314, No.25 Nalubuto Rd, P.O. Box 210,

Checheche, Long Acres, Lusaka, Mutare,

Zimbabwe. Zambia . Zimbabwe.

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UNDP Zimbabwe, Econet Zimbabwe,

Project Finance Officer Group Wellness Manager

Block 10, Arundel Office Park Place 20 Northern Road Norfolk Road,Mt.Pleasant Newlands

P.O.Box 4775 Harare

Harare Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Attnt:Tatenda Talent Machangu

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