Project Management Quantity Surveyor
Resume:
Hope Tadiwanashe Karemba
Graduate Construction Engineer and Quantity Surveyor
Contact Information:
Email: *************@*****.***
Phone number: +263-**-***-****, +263-**-***-****
Address: 13th Avenue Mabelreign, Harare, Zimbabwe
OBJECTIVE
Recent Honours graduate in Construction Engineering and Quantity Surveying from the University of Zimbabwe, with strong analytical skills and comprehensive knowledge of cost estimation, project management, and construction technology. Seeking to leverage academic excellence and practical project experience to contribute to large-scale infrastructure projects that drive economic development in the region. Committed to professional development and passionate about contributing to Zimbabwe's infrastructure development. EDUCATION
1. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS DEGREE IN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND QUANTITY SURVEYING
University of Zimbabwe, Harare [2020 - 2025]
• Honours classification: 2.2
• Key Modules:
- Construction Technology and Materials
- Quantity Surveying and Cost Estimation
- Project Management and Planning
- Structural Analysis and Design
- Construction Law and Contracts
- Sustainable Construction Practices
- Construction Economics and Finance
FINAL YEAR PROJECT Lead Researcher September 2024 - June 2025 Project Title: Leveraging Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Enhanced Cost Estimation in Sustainable Construction Management in Zimbabwe Supervisor: Mr. T. Matava
• Conducted comprehensive study (48 surveys, 12 expert interviews) demonstrating BIM can reduce construction cost overruns by 70% compared to traditional methods
• Developed five-phase implementation framework addressing financial, technical, and cultural barriers in Zimbabwe's construction industry
• Created policy recommendations for government adoption and industry transformation Skills Demonstrated: Research methodology, statistical analysis, stakeholder engagement, policy development
2. 3 Advance level passes (Pure mathematics, Physics and Chemistry) ZIMSEC 2019 3. 10 Ordinary level passes (including Mathematics, English and Building) ZIMSEC 2017 RELEVANT CERTIFICATIONS
1. Zimbabwe Red Cross Society, Industrial basic first aid certificate 2. Clean class 2 driver’s license 2019
TECHNICAL SKILLS
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
• Design & Modeling: AutoCAD
• Quantity Surveying: MS Excel (Advanced)
• Project Management: MS Project
• General: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), PDF management tools TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
• Cost estimation and quantity take-off
• Bill of quantities preparation and analysis
• Health and safety compliance
WORK EXPERIENCE
QUANTITY SURVEYOR ATTACHÉ KIGGEN CONSTRUCTIONS SEPTEMBER 2023 – AUGUST 2024
During my attachment at Kiggen Construction, I contributed significantly to the renovation of Meikles Hotel, where I:
• Led a team of over 30 staff members, providing training on construction safety protocols, quality standards, and effective communication, enhancing overall team performance and customer satisfaction.
• Utilized quantity surveying principles to assist in cost estimation and budgeting, leading to a 7% reduction in project costs through efficient resource management and waste reduction strategies.
• Collaborated with project managers to develop and implement project timelines, ensuring adherence to schedules while maintaining high-quality workmanship that met client specifications.
• Monitored and controlled project expenditures, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints and optimizing financial outcomes.
INTERESTS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) and construction technology
• Sustainable construction and green building practices
• Infrastructure development in developing economies
• Currently preparing for RICS Assessment of Professional Competence PERSONAL INTERESTS
• Reading construction industry publications and following infrastructure development trends
• Photography
• Chess
REFERENCES
1. Chief quantity surveyor Kiggen construction
QS. Mashanda
2. Head of Quantity surveying at the University of Zimbabwe Eng. T. Matava
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