Project Manager Civil Engineering

LUCKY MUSUKUMA

Lusaka, Zambia • +260-***-****** • ********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A professional Engineer of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ) and possess a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering, I am adept at managing a wide range of projects, including those in commercial, industrial, and residential sectors. A highly experienced and results-driven Project Manager with a proven track record of successfully leading cross- functional international teams in Angola, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Kenya to deliver projects that surpass expectations, on-time, within budget and to the satisfaction of all stakeholders. Possessing exceptional leadership, communication, problem-solving and adaptability skills, along with proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

ZTE Zambia Service Limited, Outsourcing manager Nov 2021 – Jan 2025 Zambia, Angola, Kenya & Zimbabwe

Design, prepare and/ or review drawings and plans, specifications and cost estimates for civil works.

Construction Supervision, construction inspections, monitoring, approvals and signoff.

Prepare, review and approve where required construction and service contract payment estimates and/ or Invoices

Ensure all monitoring and surveillance equipment is in good working condition for civil Engineering Structures.

Supervise and monitor the workforce of all subcontractors

Liaise with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners and quantity surveyors.

Implemented strategic guidance for identifying, inspecting and certifying subcontractors, resulting in a streamlined process and improved subcontractor performance.

Expertly coordinated and managed subcontractor teams, resulting in a cohesive and efficient working environment

Implemented efficient purchasing processes, resulting in cost savings and streamlined project execution

Monitored and tracked the execution status of outsourcing contracts, ensuring timely completion and compliance

Convened and led kick-off meetings with subcontractors, introducing outsourcing requirements and processes, and documenting meeting minutes

Coordinated and managed subcontractor resources, solving resource gap problems and ensuring project completion

Implemented a system for deducting points from subcontractors for incidents, resulting in improved compliance, health and safety, and product safety

ZTE Zambia Service Limited, Civil Engineer Jun 2020 – Nov 2021 Ndola, Kitwe, Solwezi, Kabwe & Chipata

Supervised all civil and building works in accordance with standards and specifications, resulting in a high- quality project outcome.

Ensured subcontractors followed all building standards, regulations, and specifications, resulting in a compliant project outcome.

Led negotiations with the local client and other stakeholders, resulting in a smooth project implementation phase.

Developed advanced control systems and reports that accurately measure progress and identify potential problems in sufficient time for corrective action to be undertaken, resulting in increased efficiency.

Acted as a liaison between ZTE and the client (Ministry of Home Affairs), resulting in improved communication and project outcome.

Zambia National Service, Civil Project Engineer Jan 2019 – May 2020 Luangwa, Funzwe, Mpulungu, Lusaka West

Led the construction of the Earth Dam in Luangwa and Funzwe, Lunzua bridge in Mpulungu district, and the Kasupe Crossing Point bridge of Lusaka west

Planned, estimated, negotiated, staffed, directed the work and reconciled final billings on assigned projects

Resolved issues on a day-to-day basis with customers, owners, and other stakeholders

Worked closely with the Contracting & Estimating functions to estimate, plan, execute and settle the projects

Interpreted specifications, planned project sequencing and coordinated the various phases of the project to prevent delays.

Compiled timely and accurate reports.

Tubantu Primary School, Volunteer structural engineer Jun 2019 – Dec 2019 Chilanga

Successfully analyzed the structural stability of the building by conducting all necessary structural tests, resulting in the identification and resolution of potential issues and the successful completion of the project

Implemented effective project management techniques to ensure the contractor followed all specifications in the drawings and local standards, resulting in a compliant final product

Acted as liaison between the financiers (Singapore University students) and the owner (Tubantu Primary school), effectively communicating project updates and addressing any concerns to ensure smooth and successful project outcome

AVIC International, Student Engineer Jan 2018 – Dec 2018 Lusaka, Zambia

Demonstrated strong leadership skills by effectively mobilizing and supervising a team of 57 casual workers, resulting in the successful completion of multiple projects on time and within budget

Facilitated the interpretation of construction drawings to casual workers EDUCATION & TRAINING

Master of Engineering – Project Management – University of Zambia Ongoing Compliance Contact – ZTE University 2023

Certificate – Outsourcing Management – ZTE University 2021 Bachelor of Engineering – Civil and Environmental Engineering – University of Zambia 2020 DIGITAL SKILLS

AutoCAD / AutoCAD Civil 3D AUTODESK REVIT Total Station Microsoft Office Motivated Team-work oriented Microsoft project professional Organizational and planning skills Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Engineering Institution of Zambia Member since 2016 AWARDS & HONORS

2023 Excellent Compliance Point of Contact

2022 ZTE Global Service Year Award

2022 Global ZTE Service Timely Award

Most Influential Outsourcing Manager – ZTE

PROJECTS

Construction of a ten story command centre for Ministry of Home Affairs (Lusaka) - Zambia Safe City Project

Construction of Command Centers for Ministry of Home Affairs (Kabwe, Ndola, Kitwe, Solwezi, Mongu

& Chipata) - Zambia Safe City Project

Smart Metering for Kenya Power Limited Corporation - Kenya

Airtel Zambia Metro DWDM Project - Zambia

Angola Telecom TDD LTE Project 2022 - Angola

Construction of a 3 story Multi-Purpose Steel Structure commercial building (Lusaka)

Design and Construction of Reinforced Concrete two story Villa Apartments (Lusaka)

Design and Construction of a Steel Warehouse (Chipata)

Design and Construction of a two story Commercial Office block

Design and Construction of Several Residential Buildings

Irrigation Dam - Luangwa, Zambia.

Fuzwe Irrigation Dam - Kafue, Zambia

Lunzua Bridge, Mpulungu, Zambia

Kasupe Crossing Point bridge, Kasupe, Chibombo District. REFERENCES

Col Eng. S. Mofu

Deputy Chief, Zambia National Service

HQ Land Development Branch;

+260********* ; ***********@*****.***

Bornface Chirwa R Eng.

Engineering Manager, INFRAWORKS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED,

+260*********; *************@*****.***

Sitwala Wamunyima,

Engineering Manager, ZTE Zambia Service Limited,

+260*********; *******.*********@***.***.**

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