Civil Engineer -Team Leader
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CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS
NAME
: WILLIAM KAMANGA
PROFESSION : CIVIL ENGINEER
AGE : 44 Years
SEX : Male
NATIONALITY
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
: Zambian
: ** *****
CONTACT : E-mail **************@*****.***
: Cell +260-***-****** / +260-*********
OVERVIEW
I am a Civil Engineer from The University of Zambia with more than 15 years of experience in supervision and design works. Over the years, I have accumulated vast local experience in a variety of infrastructures such as Earthworks, Building Construction, Paved Roads, Road Drainage/Culvert, Gravel/Access Roads and Dams. I have particular experience in design, construction supervision and rehabilitation work gained through numerous projects in the capacity of design/supervising and team leader. Among my recent projects, I was engaged by United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) under the Kenya Multi-Country Office – Technical Services Unit as Civil Engineer- Retainer for the 10 Dams Design and Remediation Program – Zambia 2020 funded by the World Bank. Further, as a Civil Engineer (Structural Design) at Rankin Engineering Consultants, Lusaka, I was involved in a number of design projects and feasibility studies. In addition, I served on a number of construction projects whilst at Mopani Copper Mines as a Sectional Engineer- Civil Construction and Design at Nkana Mine site, Kitwe. My responsibilities included preparation of detailed specifications, contract document preparation, Planning, costing and supervisory work during civil works constructional, maintenance work involved in contracted or divisional engineering projects. In my capacity as sectional engineer at Mopani, I had overseen the construction of Managerial Houses, TD52 Plant, Change Houses within the mine plant and other general building works. Currently working as Director Projects for Oluka Limited, I have successfully overseen a number of construction projects and building works that the company has undertaken. My expertise includes the use of AutoCAD, Structural design/analysis programs such as Prokon and Masterseries and preparation of structural drawings and specifications & Bill of Quantities (BOQs). EDUCATION
2007/8 B.Sc. Civil Engineering – The University of Zambia 2011 Certificate in Quality Management System (ISO 9001-2008) - Quality Business Consultants 2010 Certificate of Achievement in Assertiveness for Engineers - Insight Consulting Page 2 of 9
EMPLOYEMENT RECORD
2022- Date Consurv Limited, Lusaka
Director/Projects Manager
Duties/Responsibilities
Planning, costing and supervisory work during civil works constructional, maintenance work involved in contracted projects for the organization.
Civil/Structural Design and preparation of structural drawings
Coordination of Engineering Projects division
Overall coordination of labour and quality control Projects Overseen;
1. Lot 7: Construction Of Four (04) Bulking Centers and Associated External Works in Mbala, Mpulungu and Nsama Districts –Northern Province. Contract No. ZM-MNDP-221445-CW- RFB. (ZMW16,728,338.98)
Managed by TRALARD under the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment and Funded by the World Bank.
2020 - 2021 United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
(Under the Kenya Multi-Country Office – Technical Services Unit) Civil Engineer – Retainer
Tasks
Review and analyse existing documents
Review and analyse investigation reports
Prepare assessments, designs, reports
Calculate quantities
Liaise with technical, procurement colleagues and client and funding representatives as required
Co-ordinate the timely issue of drawings, specifications and quantities and respond to queries as required.
Technical Tasks
Prepare design briefs and design reports that address specific clients and stakeholder requirements and specifications as and when necessary.
Prepare comprehensive design documentation, specifications, bar bending schedules and other project documents to meet the required quality and detailing.
Work closely with other technical professionals in the planning of projects, scheduling of tasks and developing an integrated design.
Ensure the documents prepared meet the quality standard requirements.
Responsible for timely delivery of the expected outputs for review by senior staff.
Carry out civil and structural design services for projects according to the client’s design requirement and as per applicable international standards and codes of practices.
Monitor delivery of services design documents. Highlight possible non or late delivery prior to the event.
Carry out site inspections and assessments as required.
Develop specifications, procedures and QA/QC protocols when required.
Proactively assist senior staff in managing the design projects, ensuring that they meet the high standards expected by UNOPS, while delivering the program within its time and budget constraints.
Liaise with clients and address requirements when required.
Co-ordinate the works and submissions with all other disciplines. Page 3 of 9
Carry out research and identify appropriate technologies/techniques/designs that can be incorporated in the project design.
Carry out technical reviews as appropriate.
Projects Overseen;
1. Construction of 10 Earth dams in Northern and Southern Regions of Zambia and Associated Civil Works. Funded by World Bank. ($ 10,000,000.00) 2015- 2019 Oluka Limited, Kitwe
Director/Projects Manager
Duties/Responsibilities
Planning, costing and supervisory work during civil works constructional, maintenance work involved in contracted projects for the organization.
Civil/Structural Design and preparation of structural drawings
Coordination of Engineering Projects division
Overall coordination of labour and quality control Projects Overseen;
1. The Construction of the Proposed National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) Office Building in Mbala, Northen Province of Zambia. Contract No. NAPSA/DI/06/20. (ZMW 4,584,787.18) 2. Construction Of the Solwezi Cassava Bulking Centres at St. Dorothy, St. Francis And Kalumbila- Kakaindo. Contract No. P-ZM-IEO-002
3. Managed by Citizen Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) Funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB).
4. Refurbishment of Provident House, Mkushi – NAPSA. 5. Earthworks along Ndola Airport Run Way -AVIC International. 6. Construction of Drainage, kerbing and Earthworks for Lusaka Decongestion Project - AFCONS Infrastructure Limited. ($387,626)
7. External Painting of Stay Easy Hotel at Levy Business Park, Lusaka – NAPSA. 8. Rehabilitation Works at Mine Safety Department (MSD), Kitwe - World Bank through Ministry of Mines.
9. Rehabilitation Works at Chingola Municipal Council - World Bank through Ministry of Mines. 10. Rehabilitation Works to Flat No. 9 Ibex Hill Complex, Lusaka -NAPSA 11. Completion Works to 2A, 2B, 12A & 12b Houses Sub-Division No. F&H of Stand No 34872 Northgate, Lusaka -NAPSA.
12. Construction of a Boundary Wall Fence at Chirundu One Border Post - Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA).
13. Extension and Surfacing of the Car park at Provident House Zambezi – NAPSA. 14. Refurbishment of staff toilets at Mulungushi house - Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA). 15. Sub-Contract Agreement: Contract for the Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Selected roads (20.05 KM) to Bituminous Standard in Mufulira District in Copperbelt Province Zambia. Contract No. MLGH/W/012/2013- China Chongqin International Construction Corporation Ltd (CCICC). 16. Construction of shops, oil interceptor, Asphalt drive way and concrete forecourt at Chilenje Filling Station – TOTAL Zambia Limited.
17. Completion of Construction of a market Shelter in Kwacha Resettlement (contract No. CDF/KWA/KWACHA/04/14-18) – Kitwe City Council.
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2010-2014 Mopani Copper Mines Plc, Kitwe
Sectional Engineer – Engineering Projects and Design Duties/Responsibilities
Planning, costing and supervisory work during civil works constructional, maintenance work involved in contracted or divisional engineering projects.
Civil/Structural Design and preparation of structural drawings
Coordination of Engineering Projects Section
Coordination of Engineering Projects In-House Construction Team for small works
Performing administrative duties and offering administrative support to the Engineering superintendent – Projects
Assign subordinates to undertake in-house construction works and set standards.
Assesses financial gains on projects
To change workloads within the section to meet priority requirements
To choose the contractor based on price and suitability to carry out work (technical adjudication) 2008-2010 Mopani Copper Mines Plc, Kitwe
Senior Assistant Engineer - Civil
Job Purpose:
To assist in formulating procedures for the control of contractors engaged on capital engineering projects (Capex) and working cost projects (WCM), control materials, supplies and supervise civil works projects undertaken by the department to ensure satisfactory completion of projects. Key Performance Areas:
Proper and vigorous selection of qualified and efficient civil engineering contractors Ensure continuous operations, standard and timely completions of civil contracts Enforce good quality work as per the tender contractual requirements Ensure Contractors’ adherence to administrative procedures, mining and safety regulations Responsibilities:
Supervising civil and building works
Prepare Scope of Works for a given contract
Prepare Bill of Quantities based on drawings
Prepare Contract Tender Documents specifying work, standards and conditions of payment and Tender Adjudication
Instruct contractors regularly as to the steps or stages to be undertaken and resolve priority changes with the operations and engineering personnel, superiors and contractors for appropriate plant shut down
Visiting different sites of work and random checking of materials and measurements
Prepare Contract Requests and Variations on contracts
Approving invoices and preparing Contractor’s Reports and Completion Certificates Projects Overseen:
1. Construction of Managerial Houses Nkana 5, 6, 7 & 8 at Managerial Complex
Involved in the design and supervision of all civil/building works during construction. Works included construction of buildings, kerbing, drains, construction of pavement layers including stabilization using lime, cement and bitumen macadam. Further, laying of hot mix asphalt concrete, double and single seals, as well as corrective measures such as fog sprays, slurry seals etc.
2. Construction of Area E and J gravel roads
The works involved, cut and fill, road profiling and stabilization using lime and cement. Further, construction of storm water earth drains which involved stone pitching at culvert points.
3. Construction of CCTV, CID and Manager's Office Buildings Page 5 of 9
Involved in the design and supervision of all civil/building works during construction 4. Construction of HOT Leach Plant ($7,208,138)
Involved in design and supervision of civil construction works of Earthworks, Piling, 5 x Leach Tanks, Installation of 3 x Steam Boilers, Heat Exchangers, Slurry Pumps, Electrical & Instrumentation and Services
Construction of Earth Dams
5. T.D-52 Tailing Leach Plant - Expansion Project ($4,215,500)
Involved in design and supervision of civil construction works for ore milling plant. This involved Earthworks, Piling, Basement walls, Mill Bases, Pre-Leach Tank Bases, Mill Structure and Services
6. Synclinorium Shaft Project – Phase 1 ($28,082,617)
Involved in design and supervision of civil construction works of Earthworks and Terraces construction, Road works (Paved & Gravel), Culverts, Rehabilitation works, Construction of new building structures i.e. Guard Houses, Water & Sewer Reticulation System. 7. T.D-52 Tailing Leach Plant Project ($8,994,000)
Involved in the design and supervision of construction works for all civil works under the project, that is; construction of 3 Leach Tank Bases, 3 Settler Tank Bases, 3 Wash Tank Bases, Bund Walls and Slab, Spillage & Refinate Ponds, Pump Station and Drains. 8. Nkana Leach Upgrade Project ($1,015,000)
Involved in the design and supervision of construction works for; Foundation Bases for crushers, Oil Lubrication Sumps, and Plinths for the Structures 9. Construction of Lime Mixing Plant Project ($298, 416)
Involved in the design and supervision of civil construction works of Lime Shed, Feeder Hopper, Ramp, Ball Mill Base, Agitator Tank Slab and Sumps. 10. Area ‘J’ Open Pit Mine Construction Project
Involved in the design and supervision of civil works: Construction & Design of ‘All Weather Haul Roads’, Guard Houses, Changes House, Oil Separators and Workshop. 2008 Rankin Engineering Consultants, Lusaka
Civil/Structural Engineer
Duties/Responsibilities
Civil/Structural Design
Designing of Engineering services and preparation of structural drawings
Conducting site Surveys and Inspections
Supervision of on-going projects
Projects Overseen:
Pamodzi Hotel - Structural design and supervision of the Pamodzi Banquet Hall Project
Mongu Kalabo Road - Involved in the feasibility study and design of the Mongu Kalabo Road
Care International - Involved in the design of a Water Collection Weir and Distribution Network System for Lualuo Township in Kasama
2007 Euroconsult Mott MacDonald, Lusaka
Short-term Research Assistant
Duties/Responsibilities:
provision of administrative support for the preparation of the rapid assessment Report, Issues paper which was to be used for the formulation of the Integrated Water Resources Management
(IWRM) Strategy for the Zambezi River basin, that is;
- Compiling inventory of data received for the development of the Zambezi Water Information System (ZAMWIS) from the national agencies in the riparian countries.
- Inputting ZAMWIS data into the database.
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2007 National Housing Authority, Lusaka
Trainee Engineer
Duties/Responsibilities
Designing of water reticulation and sewer network, general engineering services and preparing layout plans for waterlines, sewer lines and road works for new housing projects
Site inspections of civil and construction works at Nyumba Yanga, Ibex Hill and PHI housing projects.
2006 Mal Engineering Consultants, Lusaka
Trainee Engineer
Duties/Responsibilities
Supervision of Civil and Construction works awarded to the Firm.
Preparation of Structural drawings
2005 Ministry of Works and Supply (Buildings Department), Lusaka Trainee Engineer
Duties/Responsibilities
Supervision of construction of Mwembeshi prison water reticulation system, for Ministry of Home Affairs.
Supervision of construction of substation house for generation set at Ministry of Defense
Preparation of Structural drawings
Conducting maintenance inspections and recommendations PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Professional Engineer - The Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
Registered Engineer - The Engineering Registration Board (Erb)
Member - Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE), United Kingdom PROJECTS/RESEARCH
2010, June – August Zambezi Multi – Sector Investment Opportunity Analysis (MSIOA)
(World Bank Africa Region: Water Resources Management Unit – AFTWR) Job Title Consultancy
Duties /Responsibilities
Work under an Information Analyst to:
Catalogue, compile and collate electronic copies of all information collected and used during the course of the Zambezi MSIOA.
Review existing protocols for ZamWIS (Zambezi Water Information System) and define a documentation protocol for inclusion of electronic information collected under the MSIOA for use by the riparian states, international cooperating partners, and other interested entities;
Test run the ZamWIS platform to ensure that all information captured is accessible through standard operating platform
Transfer the updated ZamWIS with information from the MSIOA to the Interim ZAMCOM Secretariat or SADC Water Division for safe keeping and operationalization Page 7 of 9
2009, June 15 – 24 Zambezi Action Plan Project 6, Phase II (ZACPRO 6.2) Job Title Facilitator/Trainer
Duties /Responsibilities
To familiarize and train potential users and operators of Zambezi Water Information System (ZAMWIS) from the riparian states (Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe) with its functionality and applications.
To highlight on the importance and purpose of ZAMWIS, that is:
- Provide information to support planning and management of water resources in the Zambezi Basin.
- To cater for the medium- and long-term water resources information needs of the riparian countries of the Zambezi Basin. It is also meant to provide the riparian states with an efficient and timely means for sharing additional data and information made available from the diverse sources on water resources in the basin.
- In addition, the future function of ZAMWIS within Zambezi Watercourse Commission
(ZAMCOM)
2007, February – December Quality of Bottled Water-Is it acceptable at Point of Consumption? Role Student
Description
CE 590-Final Year Project: The project was intended to critically evaluate the quality of bottled water at point of consumption. The evaluation was carried out by making comparisons between the specified water quality guideline values/standards and the values which were obtained from the analysis of the tested samples. The samples were collected from areas within Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia. Sources of water, levels of contamination and the treatment methods used were critically investigated. 2007, September – April Formulation of Integrated Water Resources Management Strategy And Implementation Plan for the Zambezi River Basin Role Short-Term Research Assistant
Description
A SADC Water Division & Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) project with co-operating partners, Nordic countries through their development agencies DANIDA, NORAD and Sida, aimed at developing an institutional framework for the management of water resources throughout the Zambezi Basin. The overall objective of this project was equitable sustainable utilization of water for social and environmental justice, regional integration and economic benefit for present and future generations and the challenges were:
Integrated and coordinated water resources development
Environmental management and sustainable development
Adaptation to climate variability and climate change
Basin-wide cooperation and integration
LEADERSHIP QUALITIES/ACHIEVEMENTS
2014, to 2016 Human Resource Committee Member - National Sports Council of Zambia
(NSCZ)
2009, November to 2010 Secretary - Energy Regulation Board (ERB) Consumer Watch Group, Kitwe 2009 Facilitator/Trainer - Zambezi Action Plan Project 6, Phase II (ZACPRO 6.2) Page 8 of 9
2008 Committee member - of the Organizing Committee for the final year student’s Send-off party and inauguration of the new University of Zambia Engineering Society (UZES) executive
2006-2007 Class Representative - Civil Engineering Department, School of Engineering, University of Zambia
SKILLS PROFICIENCY
AutoCAD (2000 – 2009 Version)
Prokon (Civil Engineering Structural Design software)
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power-Point & Project-2007)
Pipe Flow Expert 2008, v2.051
Loop (water network design software)
LANGUAGES
English: very good - written and oral skills
Bemba- fairly good oral skills
Nyanja- good oral skills
INTERESTS
Reading Engineering, Economics & Business Journals/Books
Learning new things & challenging situations
Watching Soccer, F1 Motor GP, Golf, and Tennis
1. Mr. Chisulo Zimba
Procurement Specialist
Pilot Programme for Climate Resilience-
Kafue Sub-Basin, Lusaka - Zambia
P.O. Box 32379
Lusaka, Zambia
Cell: +260-***-******
E-mail: *******.*****@****.***.**
2. Mr. Elvis Sisya
Accountant
YMCA Zambia
Stand No. 21229 Mutuka Avenue
Kitwe, Zambia
Cell: +260-***-****** / 966 941070
E-mail: *****.*****@*****.***
3. Mr. Michael Kopulande
Senior Civil Engineer
Mamba Energy Limited (MEL)
P.O. Box 99
Mamba, Zambia
Tel: +260-***-******
E-mail: **********@*****.***
REFERENCES
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CERTIFICATION
I, the Undersigned certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this information correctly describe my qualifications, my experience and me.
11th June, 2025
Signature Date
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