Start Date Civil Engineering

CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

First name: Valentine

Family name: Chulu

Date of Birth: 04 March, 1989

Gender: Male

Marital status: Married

Highest degree: Bachelors

Nationality: Zambia

Phone: +260-*********, +260-*********

Email: ********@*****.***, **************@*****.*** Website: Valentine Chulu LinkedIn

EDUCATION:

Institution: University of Zambia

Fields: Engineering-civil and Structural-Candidate Start date: October 2021

End date: Ongoing

Institution: The University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene

(USTHB)

Fields: Engineering-civil and environmental

Start date: October 2009

End date: June 2013

Qualification: BSc. Civil Engineering

Institution: Institute of International Commerce Education (I.E.C.I) Fields: Business / Management

Start date: October 2009

End date: June 2013

Qualification: Bachelor of Arts Degree (Business Administration) Institution: Masala Secondary School (M.S.S)

Fields: Education-secondary

Start date: January, 2003

End date: December, 2007

Qualification: E.C.Z O-Level School Certificate and G.C.E. TRAININGS:

Title: Achievements

Description: Certificate in ‘‘energy and environmental research group activities and plans’’ and ‘‘Embracing Entrepreneurship by Engineers for prosperity and wealth creation’’;

FIDIC Certificate Module level 1;

Technical and Business Report Writing Certificate; Certificate in AutoCAD;

Certificate in Robot Structural Analysis;

Certificate in COVADIX.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Profession: Civil Engineering

Current position: Civil Engineer

Key Strengths: Leading and managing technical teams; Highly skilled professional engineer, with key expertise in project and construction management, structural design of residential and commercial buildings, water and sanitation infrastructure, Road De- sign, and detailed drafting using CAD;

Expertise in designing water and sewer networks and pipe sizing; Highly skilled in construction supervision of large-scale project e.g., Reservoirs, Buildings, Water and Sanitation Infrastructure, and Roads;

Excellent at preparation and record keeping of Daily, Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly Reports, Quarterly and Annual Reports; Well, vested in ensure that materials received at the site confirm to the relevant international standard such as the ASTMs; Excellent at ensure that both laboratory equipment and batch plant are calibrated to the relevant international standards and Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS);

Highly Skilled at Preparation of Tender Documents in relation to Request for proposals and Expression of Interest;

Highly skilled at scoping of works preparation of Bill of Quantities

(BoQs) and Material schedules;

Years of professional ex-

perience:

11 years 2 months

EMPLOYMENT RECORD AND COMPLETED PROJECTS:

Project title: 750MW Kafue Gorge Lower Hydro-Electric Power Project Country: Zambia

Start date: 8th January 2018

End date: 16 August 2023

Financing agency (if ap-

plicable):

Bank of China and ZESCO Limited

Beneficiary: Kafue Gorge Lower Hydropower Station

Position / Responsibility: Civil Engineer

Employer: Norconsult

Client references:

Detail task assigned: Reviewing Water and sanitation designs from the contractor; Supervised the contractor during the construction of Dams (Roller Com- pacted concrete Dam and 2 Earth Dam), Buildings, Waterways and 2 Powerhouses;

Monitored and managed maintenance of earth moving equipment and other equipment that aided in the construction of various infrastructure at the site;

Monitoring and updating of Quality Assurance and Quality Control plans to ensure optimum and cost-effective construction of infrastructure at the site;

Monitored testing of construction materials both in the lab and field; Preparation of site inspection reports, non-conformances, site instruction reports, weekly reports, and monthly reports and also consolidated annual reports for works done and compared with the proposed construction schedule;

Sectors: Civil Engineering

EMPLOYMENT RECORD AND COMPLETED PROJECTS:

Project title: Routine Maintenance of ZESCO Limited Infrastructure Country: Zambia

Start date: 17 August 2023

End date: Ongoing

Financing agency (if ap-

plicable):

Bank of China and ZESCO Limited

Beneficiary: ZESCO Limited

Position / Responsibility: Civil Engineer

Employer: Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation Limited - ZESCO - Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation Limited - ZESCO

Client references:

Detail task assigned: Assessment of the structural integrity for Head Office multistory buildings, and Malaiti House

Supervision of waterproofing for Head office buildings and Malaiti House. Structural Modeling, Analysis and Design of office buildings, 60, 000Ltrs Water Storage Facility at Malaiti House and Access Ramps for differently able people.

Supervision construction of the offices, 60, 000Ltrs water storage facilities Routine maintenance of ZESCO Infrastructures. Maintenance works include civil, carpentry, electrical, and refrigeration works Review of Designs from the contractors and consultants for substations and switchyards

Formulate Opex and Capex budgets for annual maintenance and capital projects;

Prepare Bill of Quantities and material schedules. Also organize construction materials;

Prepare weekly, monthly, Quarterly and annual reports. Sectors: Civil Engineering

EMPLOYMENT RECORD AND COMPLETED PROJECTS:

Project title: Lusaka Decongestion

Country: Zambia

Start date: July 2017

End date: January 2018

Financing agency (if ap-

plicable):

Bank of India

Beneficiary: Afcon

Position / Responsibility: Civil Engineer

Employer: Brian Colquhoun Hugh O’Donnell & Partners Consulting Engineers (BCHOD) Client references:

Detail task assigned: Supervision and leading a team of surveyors in marking out existing road structures and surrounding utilities, setting out possible locations for new roads, setting out expansion for existing roads, and locations of flyover bridges at Longacre, Makeni mall, Kafue Roundabout, Great North Road Roundabout, Arcades Roundabout, and Munali Roundabout. Sectors: Civil Engineering

Project title: Warehouse Rehabilitation.

Country: Zambia

Start date: 2017

End date: 2017

Financing agency (if ap-

plicable):

Seed Co International Zambia Limited.

Beneficiary: Seed Co International Zambia Limited. Position / Responsibility: Civil/ Structural Engineer Employer: Brian Colquhoun Hugh O’Donnell & Partners Consulting Engineers (BCHOD) Client references:

Detail task assigned: Carrying out detailed modeling, structure calculations, investigations existing beams and Geotech and foundation design;

Prepare feasibility study report for the existing seed storage facility and costing;

prepare a report for the modifications and improvements; Sectors: Civil Engineering

EMPLOYMENT RECORD AND COMPLETED PROJECTS:

Project title: Integrated Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation-Lot 2 Country: Zambia

Start date: 2016

End date: 2017

Financing agency (if ap-

plicable):

Ministry of Water and Sanitation Development and Environmental Protection Beneficiary: Chambeshi Water and Sanitation Company Position / Responsibility: Consultant

Employer: Brian Colquhoun Hugh O’Donnell & Partners Consulting Engineers (BCHOD)) Detail task assigned: Design a weir for water impoundment and irrigation; Structural analysis, design complete structural and construction drawings; Introduced gabion baskets to prevent scouring from damaging the structure during the simulation approach;

Developed Bar bending schedules;

Sectors: Civil Engineering; Water & Sanitation

Project title: Improvement of water and sewerage infrastructure in Chingola, Chililabombe, and Mufulira Towns on the Copperbelt Country: Zambia

Start date: 2016

End date: 2017

Financing agency (if ap-

plicable):

European Union

Beneficiary: Mulonga Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC). Position / Responsibility: Civil/Structural Engineer Employer: Brian Colquhoun Hugh O’Donnell & Partners Consulting Engineers (BCHOD) Detail task assigned: Water and sanitation structural investigations, analysis and complete as-belt drawings for the following structures:

Chobolya Water Treatment Plant, Konkonla Copper Mine (KCM) Water Treatment Plant, Kamenza Water Treatment Plant, Kafue Intake Point, Booster Pump Stations, and Reservoirs.

Chingola Kafue Water Treatment Plant, Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) Water Treatment Plant, Booster Pump Stations, and Reservoirs. Mufulira Kafue Water Treatment Plant, Chibolya Water Treatment Plant, Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) Water Treatment Plant, Booster Pump Sta- tions, and Reservoirs.

Sectors: Civil Engineering; Water & Sanitation

EMPLOYMENT RECORD AND COMPLETED PROJECTS:

Project title: Periodic Maintenance 288km of the T005 Solwezi to Mwinilunga from R185 junction to Mwinilunga airstrip North-Western Province Country: Zambia

Start date: 2016

End date: 2016

Financing agency (if ap-

plicable):

National Road Fund Agency (NRFA)

Beneficiary: Road Development Agency (RDA)

Position / Responsibility: Civil Engineer

Employer: Brian Colquhoun Hugh O’Donnell & Partners Consulting Engineers (BCHOD) Detail task assigned: Review and proofread plans, specifications, codes, drawings, submittals, procedures, and reports. memos, status reports, contractor's minimum days, delay days, change order days, and all correspondence between the client, engineer, and the contractor;

Check and verify all materials stored on and off-site for payment as well as materials used in site construction against submittals and check and verify the installation of materials and equipment;

Establish and maintain all Contractor's reports which includes submittals, correspondence, supplemental instructions, sketches, Requests for Infor- mation (RFI), Requests for Changes (RFC), and all correspondence between the client, engineer, testing agency, and the contractor; Prepare monthly progress reports, daily activities report for site works, su- pervise main contractor and subcontractor’s key personnel. Sectors: Civil Engineering; Roads & Bridges

Project title: Feasibility Study of the Batoka-Mamba Road (83.2km) in Southern Province Country: Zambia

Start date: 2015

End date: 2015

Financing agency (if ap-

plicable):

Beneficiary: Road Development Agency (RDA).

Position / Responsibility: Civil Engineer

Employer: Brian Colquhoun Hugh O’Donnell & Partners Consulting Engineers (BCHOD) Detail task assigned: Carried out road condition and Hydrological survey; Assessed and identified existing bridges;

Prepared feasibility study report.

Sectors: Civil Engineering; Roads & Bridges

EMPLOYMENT RECORD AND COMPLETED PROJECTS:

Project title: Consultancy Services for the Techno-economic study, Detailed Engineering Design and Techno-Economic Study, Detailed Engineering Design and Tender Documents preparation for upgrading of 225Km of the Kasempa - Kaoma (D301) Road in Western and North-Western Provinces. Country: Zambia

Start date: 2015

End date: 2015

Financing agency (if ap-

plicable):

National Road Fund Agency (NRFA)

Beneficiary: Road Development Agency (RDA)

Position / Responsibility: Design Engineer

Employer: Brian Colquhoun Hugh O’Donnell & Partners Consulting Engineers (BCHOD) Detail task assigned: Carry out bridge modeling and analysis; Complete reinforcement drawings for bridge decking, piers, abutments and piles in compliance with SATCC Bridge Design Standards; Assist in Quality Control for heavy rail and high-speed rail bridges; Prepare quantities, and cost estimates;

Sectors: Civil Engineering; Roads & Bridges

Project title: Proposed Factory for HITACH along Airport Road in Lusaka. Country: Zambia

Start date: 2015

End date: 2015

Financing agency (if ap-

plicable):

National Road Fund Agency (NRFA)

Beneficiary: HITACH & Konoike Construction Co Limited, Japan. Position / Responsibility: Civil /Structural Engineer Employer: Brian Colquhoun Hugh O’Donnell & Partners Consulting Engineers

(BCHOD))

Detail task assigned: Manage designs and production of structural and construction drawings; Close collaborate with construction contractors to ensure both safety of the facility and timely, economic completion, according to public and corporal safety regulations;

Sectors: Civil Engineering; Roads & Bridges

EMPLOYMENT RECORD AND COMPLETED PROJECTS:

Project title: Upgrading of Approximately 104km of Road D104/D791 Chipata to Mfuwe. Country: Zambia

Start date: 2015

End date: 2015

Financing agency (if ap-

plicable):

National Road Fund Agency (NRFA)

Beneficiary: Road Development Agency (RDA.)

Position / Responsibility: Civil Engineer/Structural Engineer Employer: Brian Colquhoun Hugh O’Donnell & Partners Consulting Engineers

(BCHOD))

Detail task assigned: Design bridge and retaining wall plans and other details as required; Complete detailed reinforcement drawings for bridge piers and abutments; Ensured compliance with SATCC Bridge Design Practices; Assisted in design, design reviews, and Quality Control for heavy rail and high-speed rail bridges;

Developed project design criteria, design calculations, construction details, quantities, and cost estimates;

Prepared and checked design drawings and specifications. Sectors: Civil Engineering; Roads & Bridges

Project title: Feasibility Study of Kabwe - Piccadilly Road (215km) (D200, D207, D207, and D214).

Country: Zambia

Start date: 2014

End date: 2014

Financing agency (if ap-

plicable):

National Road Fund Agency (NRFA)

Beneficiary: Road Development Agency (RDA.)

Position / Responsibility: Civil Engineer

Employer: Brian Colquhoun Hugh O’Donnell & Partners Consulting Engineers

(BCHOD))

Detail task assigned: Carried out road condition and Hydrological survey; Prepared feasibility study report;

Assessed and identified existing bridge;

Assessed and identified existing bridges.

Sectors: Civil Engineering; Roads & Bridges

EMPLOYMENT RECORD AND COMPLETED PROJECTS:

Project title: Propose Phase II of the Cancer Diseases Hospital Country: Zambia

Start date: 2013

End date: 2016

Financing agency (if ap-

plicable):

OPEC Fund

Beneficiary: Government of the Republic of Zambia Ministry of Health (MOH). Position / Responsibility: Civil/Structural Engineer Employer: Brian Colquhoun Hugh O’Donnell & Partners Consulting Engineers (BCHOD)) Detail task assigned: Managed the design and production of structural components; Collaborated with the engineering staff to produce design sketches and drawings following applicable standards;

Closely collaborated with construction contractors to ensure both safety of the facility and timely, economic completion, according to public and cor- poral safety regulations;

Carry out Modeling, Structural Analysis and complete with detail construction drawings

Sectors: Civil Engineering

Project title: Construction Supervision of the 14 stories Residential Building Country: Algeria

Start date: 2012

End date: 2013

Financing agency (if ap-

plicable):

Government of the Republic of Algeria (GRA).

Beneficiary: Government of the Republic of Algeria (GRA). Position / Responsibility: Trainee Engineer

Employer: EBA - Algiers Building Company

Client references:

Detail task assigned: Assist in the supervision of civil, building works, and services contracts; Challenge structural engineers and architects in terms of proposed construc- tion costing, technical requirements, sustainability, suitability, and quality; Review structural design plans and drawings;

Monitored project costs and progress;

Undertook inspections, data collection, and supervising the construction works;

Assist in developing routine maintenance plans;

Sectors: Civil Engineering

LANGUAGES SKILLEDS: (1 - excellent; 5 - basic):

Language Reading Speaking Writing

English Fluent Fluent Excellent

French Medium Medium Medium

OTHER:

Membership of profes-

sional bodies:

The Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ), EIZ Membership Cer- tificate, Membership of Engineering Regulatory Board (ERB. References: 1. Mr. Raphael Phiri

Bank of Zambia Assistant Director- Maintenance

Bank Square, Cairo Road

P.O BOX 30080, Lusaka, Zambia

Telephone No: +260-*-******/9

Mobile: +260-***-******

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

2. Mr. Tresphor Musonda

Managing Partner

Brian Colquhoun Hugh O’Donnell & Partners (Z),

P.O Box 31943

Lusaka, Zambia

Mobile: +260-***-******

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

3. Mariela Maldonado

Dam Engineer

Norconsult AS, Plot 6470

Kariba Road Road

P.O Box 37283, Lusaka, Zambia

Mobile +56 9 7558 0789

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

Other skilleds: Possess an excellent team spirit, meticulous attention to detail, and deadline-oriented to achieve and improve the requirements. Able to resolve conflicts on-site.

Able to work under minimum supervision.

Excellent communication skilled.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, Prokon Structure, Robot Structural Analysis, Etab, AutoDesk CAD (Computer-Aided Design), Primavera, Covadix: Auto Routes, UK DCP, and Delfi. Able to install Software Systems and fix computers. Preferred assignments: Structures, Water and Sanitation, Earthworks, Topographic Survey, and Road Projects

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