Project Management Civil Engineering
Resume:
PMP, MSc. Project Management, Post Grad. Dip. Civil & Construction mgmt. BArch.
+260********* *************@*****.*** Lusaka, Zambia Dynamic and results-driven PMP-certified Project Manager and Superintendent with over 18 years of expertise in the mining and minerals industry. Proven track record in leading capital mining projects and maintenance shutdowns, expertly developing and executing detailed project and shutdown schedules and resource plans that align seamlessly with production goals and rigorous safety standards. Adept at driving multidisciplinary teams for greenfield and brownfield projects, leveraging advanced progress tracking tools like S-curves, and maintaining clear, proactive stakeholder communication to ensure flawless project delivery.
Renowned for leading teams: projects and Shutdowns, through meticulous planning, resourcing, and collaborative stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on post project/shutdown evaluations to fuel continuous improvement. Skilled in managing third-party contracts and controlling scope changes to optimize costs and guarantee operational readiness. Excels in EPCM project environments with mastery in planning, resource allocation, and timeline management, using Earned Value Management to ensure financial performance exceeds expectations.
Passionate about zero-incident safety culture, championing initiatives such as Visible Felt Leadership and high-risk work verifications. Combines strong leadership, client-centric focus, and deep industry knowledge to consistently deliver safe, efficient, and successful mining projects that drive business success.
Professional Education and Academic Background
• Master of Science Degree in Project Management: University of Lusaka (2020 —2022)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Civil Engineering & Construction Management: Heriot Watt University – UK (2014 — 2017)
• Bachelor’s or Architecture: Copperbelt University Kitwe, (2001 — 2005)
• Grade Twelve Certificate: Mukuba Secondary School, Kitwe (1997 — 1999) Professional and Personal Continuous Development
• PMP- Project Management professional 2024
Professional Work Experience
Superintendent- Maintenance Shutdowns (Acting): Kamoto Copper Company SA(Glencore), Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) MAY 2025 – PRESENT
• Lead planning and execution of plant maintenance shutdowns, ensuring strict adherence to safety, schedule, and cost targets for both Crushing and Concentrator operations. This is following prioritization of works on the CMMS (SAP) system.
• Develop and manage detailed shutdown schedules and resource plans, ensuring alignment with production goals and continuous improvement strategies. Project Management Construction Management Civil Engineering Architecture
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams during shutdown execution, monitoring real-time progress using S-curves and delivering frequent updates to stakeholders.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs and monitor asset health through inspections and CMMS (SAP).
• Oversee creation and verification of shutdown work packages, including QAQC plans, rigging/crane mapping, and scaffolding requirements to support safe and efficient work execution.
• Facilitate and chair MEC (major Event calendar) meetings; maintained the MEC calendar and ensured cross-functional alignment.
• Implement post-shutdown evaluations to identify improvements in execution strategy, safety performance, and operational efficiency.
• Managed third-party labor support contracts, ensuring proper coverage and cost control during peak shutdown activities.
• Ensure shutdown readiness through pre-shut walkdowns, scope validation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Enforce scope change control processes and obtain necessary approvals for any deviations post- cutoff.
• Maintain zero-incident shutdowns by leading Visible Felt Leadership (VFL) activities and conducting High-Risk Work Verifications (HRWV) during critical tasks.
• Drive QAQC follow-ups and inspections post-shutdown to ensure compliance with operational and safety standards.
Project Engineer- KTC: Kamoto Copper Company SA(Glencore), Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
(OCTOBER 2023 — APRIL 2025)
• Effective planning and meticulous tracking of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) projects at Processing Concentrator by developing and maintain the project control plan and associated procedures i.e. safety, environmental and quality to ensure that project deadlines are met.
• Whilst working with the maintenance manager/ superintendent, develop project scopes of work, plans and budgets according to the Glencore Capital Management Framework (CMF) to optimize costs and meet budget.
• Proactively identify and address potential schedule risks, implementing mitigation strategies to minimize delays.
• Clearly communicate project schedules and progress to all stakeholders, promoting transparency and collaboration.
• Develop detailed construction schedules using scheduling software Microsoft Project and effective communication of information to all stakeholders.
• Create baseline schedules and update them regularly based on project progress and changes.
• Perform a critical path analysis to identify key activities and milestones. Identify opportunities to optimize construction schedules and improve efficiency.
• Report any identified issues related to project timelines, Manage the project in progress each in the absence of the project manager and establish, maintain, and monitor the progress of projects in accordance with Glencore's budget, schedule.
• Daily interactions with diverse construction teams to uphold productivity and safety in accordance with Glencore standards. Evaluate the quality of the Risk Assessments at all stages of the project, ensuring that potential hazards are identified and mitigated effectively.
• Implement lessons learned from previous projects to improve planning processes.
• Comply with Glencore's environmental, safety and Quality management requirements and procedures as well as Kamoto Copper Company environmental policy. Project Manager: Atlas Mara Bank, Lusaka (JANUARY 2023 — SEPTEMBER 2023)
• Worked as part of the Project Management office (PMO) team to Plan, control, manage and direct large-scale, complex projects based on a defined need and to achieve project objectives.
• Planned the scope and baseline for the project, including defining the project charter and project schedule.
• Developed and maintain the project controls plan and associated procedures, Implemented and maintained the project schedule, including resource loading, critical path analysis, and progress monitoring.
• Executed the project schedule to ensure that the project team completes each activity according to plan.
• Was accountable for the delivery and success of the project and the acceptance of the product by the customer.
• Implemented industry best practices for project controls using agile methodologies, JIRA software, and KANBAN boards for efficient project management.
• Developed a comprehensive risk management protocol to identify, document, mitigate, and track potential risks on the project, including assessing cost and schedule impacts.
• Analyzed and reported on project expenditures, progress, commitments, budget performance, and schedule performance.
• Utilized strong communication and facilitation skills to address issues and remove obstacles within the organization.
• Collaborated with project managers and IT personnel to meet project objectives within scope, schedule, and budget.
Engineering Projects & Services Superintendent: Mopani Copper Mines PLC (Glencore) Mufulira (APRIL 2013 — AUGUST 2022).
The role was central to driving the successful execution of both maintenance and capital projects, leading a cross-functional team of professionals, i.e. Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Security, operations, and ensuring collaboration with key stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and environmental standards. Delivered a number of greenfield projects that involved works from planning, setting out on site till handover. Strategic Oversight: Developed and implement robust construction strategies that align with the companies’ objectives and strategic goals. The clients included end users from Smelter, Mining underground and surface, Concentrator, Engineering departments. This was done by Ensuring that methodologies and approaches are innovative and reflective of industry best practices. Leadership Excellence: Provided visionary leadership to guide projects teams towards successful outcomes. Foster a collaborative and high-performance environment to drive team efficiency and morale.
Construction Methodology: Implemented modern construction practices to ensure that all assigned work meets client expectations, adheres to company objectives, and fulfills contractual obligations.
Risk management: Identify key risks, and mitigation strategies to ensure project success across the portfolio.
Contractor Management: Approved the engagement of contractors, Consultants, manage their work to achieve project outcomes, and handle all significant contractor variations. Supervisory and Cost Management: Ensured appropriate supervisory levels, manage construction costs, and oversee schedule and change management processes. HSE Compliance: Integrated Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements and risk controls into all project and construction planning and processes. Financial Oversight: Managed contract, commercial, and financial risks, forecast costs and revenues accurately, take corrective actions as per organization authority and reporting frameworks, and maximize the project's profit margin. Policy Adherence: Executed all responsibilities in strict accordance with organization policies, processes, systems, and procedures.
Some Projects Managed as Engineering Projects & Services Superintendent
• At Kamoto Copper Company SA (Glencore), DRC, (2024) given to manage the execution of a project: fire Suppression system installation for Ballmill Lube system at Concentrator.
• Construction of 1340ML mining underground pump chamber (2018)- managed the construction of pump chamber that included sumps, pump bases lifting equipment and the piping system.
• Kafue Waterline project (2013) - Mopani: Delivered infrastructure for raw water supply, overcoming delays to ensure consistent water supply to the mine site.
• Mopani Training Centre Construction (2015) - Mopani: Completed construction within budget and schedule, facilitating functional training center from 2015.
• Greenfield Project: Mufulira Boating Club Upgrade project (2016) - Mopani: Constructed access roads to the new camp houses x 40 prefab and amenities including utility services within budget, enhancing club facilities.
• Greenfield Project: Mufulira truckers Dry port (2020) - Mopani: Completed truck stop facility on time with quality and safety standards, facilitating smooth operations. This included the planning, designing, tendering, execution of the design on site by setting out, ground cutting and filling, construction of the various buildings, creating access roads, security fencing, utilities, HVAC, electrical installations, network infrastructure installation and structural installations. Section Engineer- Design: Mopani Copper Mines PLC April 09 to April 13
• Supported the Engineering projects Superintendent during the Mine project process by managing the design process of Mechanical, structural, civil and Electrical, and confirming that the designs are constructed accordingly during the construction process.
• Established deadlines, developed goals, and determines production standards for the department. Monitored project progress and created project status reports for project managers and stakeholders.
• Assisted with resource scheduling so that team members have the resources they need to complete their tasks.
• Scheduled stakeholder meetings and facilitated communication between the project manager and stakeholders throughout the project life cycle.
• Managed project management documents such as the project plan, budget, schedule or scope statement, as directed by the project manager
• Executed a variety of project management administrative tasks such as billing and bookkeeping
• Supported team members when implementing risk management strategies Senior Assistant Engineer- Civil Design: Mopani Copper Mines PLC (Glencore) – Mufulira (April 2006 — April 2009)
• Developed the design, layout, specifications of engineered systems for processing plants. lead and coordinating design, construction, commissioning, and troubleshooting of the design part of the construction of the various items, infrastructure that were civil and structural. Skills and Competences
Risk Management: Excel in foreseeing potential project challenges and crafting strategies to counteract them.
Scope Management: Defining, validating, and controlling project boundaries to deliver projects on time, within budget, and according to specifications.
Cost Estimation: The ability to accurately forecast the financial resources necessary for the completion of engineering projects allows for effective budget allocation and the avoidance of cost overruns. Quality Control: Overseeing all phases of design and construction to ensure engineering projects meet specified standards and functionality requirements. Effective Communication: Clear and effective communication with all project stakeholders, from sponsors to team members and clients to ensure aligned expectations and fostering a collaborative environment.
Conflict Resolution and Mediation: Competent in facilitating constructive dialogue and mediating conflicts within organizational or interpersonal settings. Computer Software’s and Applications: Microsoft Projects, AutoCAD, JIRA and Microsoft Office, ORB Fusion, (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook). Membership and Affiliation
• Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ) and Registered with the Engineering Registration Board (ERB)
• Member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) Languages
English: Fluent in Written and spoken
French: still at learning stage
Referees
Mr. Barry Issah
Operations Manager – Crushing/
Ore Movement – KTC Kamoto
Copper mines SA, DRC
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M: DRC+243-*********
Mr. Busiku Majele
Head of IT
Atlas Mara Bank, Lusaka
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Mr. Kingsley Kapembwa,
Mining Project manager
Mopani Copper Mines, Mufulira
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