Construction Project Management

Location:

Harare, Zimbabwe

Posted:

August 22, 2025

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KUDZAI DZVIMBO MACHADU

**************@*****.*** +263*********, +263********* (WhatsApp)

*** *******, ******** ****, ******, Zimbabwe.

CAREER OBJECTIVES I want to leave a footprint on the planet. PERSONAL VALUES Transformation, Communication, Integrity, Ubuntu, Stewardship EDUCATION NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY(NUST) http://www.nust.ac.zw

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil and Water Engineering (Honours) degree

(2012-2017)

UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE (UZ)

http://www.nust.ac.zw

Master of Business Administration (management) degree (2018-2020) LUPANE STATE UNIVERSITY(LSU)

https://lsu.ac.zw

Bachelor of Social Science Special Honours Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation (2019-2020)

UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE (UZ)

http://www.uz.ac.zw

Master of Science Degree in Quantity Surveying (2022-2025) CERTIFICATIONS PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (PMI)

https://www.pmi.org

Project Management Professional (PMP)® 2021

AXELOS

https://www.axelos.com

Projects In Controlled Environments (PRINCE2) ® 2023 PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (PMI)

https://www.pmi.org

Program Management Professional (PgMP)®2024.

MEMBERSHIPS MEMBER OF THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE MEMBER OF THE ZIMBABWE INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERS

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ORGANISATIONS

WORKED FOR

MASIMBA HOLDINGS (2021-CURRENT)

INTEGRATED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (2020-2021)

TENSOR SYSTEMS (2015-2020)

EXPERIENCE

Northgate Estate Housing Development Project

August 2025 – Current (US$ 58 700 000)

Client: CBZ Datvest Properties

Position: Site Manager

Brief Description: Brief Description: Leading a comprehensive residential development project that includes the construction of roads and drainage systems, sewer and water reticulation, and the construction of a 10 Mega litre ground reservoir water tank. This project aims to create 2,000 residential stands, ensuring sustainable infrastructure and efficient resource management. Shurugwi Impali Housing Development Project

March 2024 – Current 2024 (US$ 4 500 000)

Client: Masimba Properties

Position: Site Manager

Brief Description: The project aims to enhance community infrastructure by implementing a comprehensive plan encompassing road construction, water reticulation, and stormwater drainage systems.

Lorraine Drive Upgrade Project

October 2024 – March 2025 (US$ 4 800 000)

Client: Fossil Contracting

Position: Site Manager

Brief Description: The scope involved excavating the existing roadway to competent ground level, implementing rock fill treatment, layer works, installation of subsoil drains, surface drainage systems along with asphalt paving to ensure a durable driving surface

Mupani Mine 3.6 MTPA UPGRADE (Underground Crusher Station No.1 and Workshop No.1)

March 2023 – March 2024 (US$ 5 200 000)

Client: Zimplats

Position: Site Manager

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Brief Description: The scope included the construction of a truck tip, gantry base, transfer tower civils, decline stringer, plinths, and underground workshop.

Zimplats Stay in Business Projects

May 2023 - Current

1. Bimha Mine Truck Tip and Culvert Crossovers (US$ 746 000) 2. Bimha Mine Fuel Lube South Workshop (US$ 714 000) 3. Bimha Mine South Raisebore (US$ 129 000)

4. Bimha Mine South Exhaust Fans and Fan Bases (US$ 674 000) 5. Mupani Mine Fuel Lube South Workshop (US$ 738 000) Client: Zimplats

Position: Site Manager

Hwedza- Mushandirapamwe Road Construction Project

September 2022 – February 2023 (US$ 22 500 000)

Client: Ministry of Transport

Position: Site Engineer

Brief Description: The project involved upgrading a 22.5km strip road into a 10m surfaced carriageway. The works included cement stabilization, asphalt paving, culvert construction, road markings, and the erection of traffic signs. Mimosa Civils and Earthworks Project

December 2021 – August 2022 (US$ 2 200 000)

Client: Mimosa Mine

Position: Site Engineer

Brief Description: The project scope included constructing a secondary ball mill, primary roughers, and primary cleaners. Additionally, several buildings were built and bulk earthworks were performed.

Electrical and Communication Cable Trenching Project June 2021 – August 2021 (US$ 340 000)

Client: Zimplats

Position: Site Engineer

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Brief Description: The project encompassed trenching for electrical and communication cables, the installation of PVC pipe sleeves for ICT lines, and the construction of draw pits in accordance with the specifications. Structural Mechanical Piping and Platework Project (SMPP) June 2020 – August 2021 (US$ 2 400 000)

Client: Zimplats

Position: Site Engineer

Brief Description: The project involved the construction of a fire water, potable water, and raw water reticulation network that spanned over 30 kilometers. Additionally, the project required the construction of three pipe bridges. It also included mechanical, plate work, piping, fabrication, erection, and commissioning of plant and equipment.

Gulyn Barton Housing Project (Harare-Borrowdale)

August 2017 - April 2019 (US$ 2 000 000)

Client: Homelux

Position: Site Engineer

Brief Description: The project involved the construction of roads, lining of stormwater drains, and water reticulation. The project also required some sections of the roads to undergo TEE treatment and blasting of rocks on the road servitude.

Knockmalloch Housing Project (Norton)

September 2017 – April 2019 (US$1 100 000)

Client: Lafarge

Position: Site Agent

Brief Description: The project involved intensive bush clearing (over 1200 stumps were removed), road construction including surfacing, lining of stormwater drains, water, and sewer reticulation.

Rehabilitation of Road (US$ 230 000)

Client: Chegutu District Council

Position: Site Engineer

Brief Description: The project involved reworking the existing base to base 2 standard, dumping and compaction of crusher run final base, and surfacing. Page 5

Helensvale Housing Project (Harare-Borrowdale)

May 2018 - August 2018 (US$ 380 000)

Client: CBZ

Position: Site Engineer

Brief Description: The project consisted of water reticulation, driveway, and lining of stormwater drains. The driveway was 460m long and 5m wide. Gee blocks were laid for the whole driveway section.

Rehabilitation and surfacing of Galloway and Mukwa Roads (Norton) July 2018 – September 2018 (US$ 370 000)

Client: Norton Town Council

Position: Site Agent

Brief Description: The project involved ripping and compaction of existing road surface and compaction of an additional base and surfacing. Rehabilitation of Roads

August 2016 – July 2017 (US$ 1 400 000)

Client: Bulawayo City Council

Position: Site Engineer

Brief Description: The project involved slurry and crack sealing, treatment of base failures, edge break rehabilitation, and resurfacing of treated roads. Sewer rehabilitation (Showgrounds Harare)

July 2016 - August 2016(US$90 000)

Position: Student Engineer

Brief Description: The project involved the construction of a new sewer line

(upgrading) and decommissioning of the old line.

Southview Housing project

May 2015 – July 2016 (US$ 33 000 000)

Client: Fidelity

Position: Student Engineer

Brief Description: The project involved the construction of roads, which required over 5000 m3 of blasting. Additionally, it included the installation of water and sewer systems, the lining of a stormwater drain, and the construction Page 6

of a ground reservoir as well as an elevated tank. The reservoir had a capacity of 10 Mega litres, while the elevated tank had a capacity of 1.5 mega litres. Lastly, a sewer pump station was also built. The project consisted of 5300 stands. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

HELD

• Identifying problems onsite and providing solutions within the budget frame.

• Reviewing project valuations and certificates

• Spearheading project execution plans

• Scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, and controlling project costs throughout the project life cycle

• Project reporting to senior Executives

• Identifying project risks and developing mitigation strategies

• Ensuring timely mobilsation of materials, plant, and subcontractors

• Effective delegation of tasks and responsibilities to team members

• Mentoring team members to achieve their higher potential

• Execution of projects to regulations and contract specifications.

• Ensure continuous improvement by exploring ways to enhance efficiencies and contribute to the modification of systems and processes, specifically focusing on resource utilisation.

• Provide advice on design issues related to technical guidelines.

• Ensure the company maintains its corporate image and culture while addressing brand and corporate identity issues to uphold required standards.

• Assist in minimizing material wastage.

• Draft and implement quality control systems.

• Ensure compliance with all SHEQ standards, rules, regulations, and legal requirements.

• Develop and maintain relations with key stakeholders.

• Adhere to legal guidelines and in-house policies to uphold the company’s legality and business ethics.

• Supervise and ensure effective communication with other onsite professionals, such as quantity surveyors, foremen, consultants, land surveyors, and other key personnel.

• Manage costs versus allowable.

• Review of designs and drawings.

• Deliver work safely and without environmental incidents. Page 7

• Learn and develop engineering skills.

SKILLS • Microsoft Project

• Microsoft Office

• CCS Candy

• Team player

• Project Management

• Passion for learning

• Leadership

REFERENCES Engineer Othniel Zvarevashe