Quantity Surveyor

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CURRICULUM VITAE [C.V]

Ammos A. Okaka Tel: +254*********; Email: ********@*****.*** CAREER PROFILE / SUMMARY

Ammos is a Bachelor’s Degree holder of Quantity Surveying combined with great focus in Construction Projects Management. In addition, he holds a Higher National Diploma in Building Economics, a National Diploma in Quantity Surveying, coupled with a Diploma in Projects Management from the Kenya Institute of Management.

Apart from being flexible and hands-on, he has a strategic mind-set and has demonstrated a great passion for working in the construction industry while serving developers, consulting and contracting companies among others. He skillfully offered technical solutions and services related to Quantity Surveying, Construction contracts and Projects Management including Projects Cost planning & Control, Auditing, Projects Execution, Quality control, and Time programme and time Management.

Over the past 20 years and while providing above roles, he spearheaded projects of various magnitude and scopes ranging from Retails & Shopping malls, Real Estates, Residential Developments, Warehouses, Industrial, Office Blocks, Hotels, Hospitals, Schools & Colleges, Interiors & Fit-outs, Civil Works, Renovations, Alterations, Refurbishments, among others. He is adaptable to new situations, works independently as well as a dependable team member and or leader with clear commitment and dedication to excellence. KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

The following highlights some of his core skills and areas of competencies:

Keen to details; skilled in measurements and costing of works hence comprehensive, accurate and detailed budgets & B.O.Qs.

Possess good Project Management approach including contract administration; Quality, Cost and resource management

Preparation of tender and contract documents including Bills of Quantities; undertaking cost and risk analysis, advising on contractual responsibilities, terms and conditions

Technical and practical approach to Building and Civil Engineering Construction processes and delivery including cost planning, monitoring, cost control and evaluation including stakeholder’s reporting.

Projects’ Feasibilities, Cost modelling and budgeting; accurate cash flow forecast, cost benefit analysis, value engineering risk determination and management hence value for investments.

Procurement strategies for work, goods and services- Quantifying, Scheduling, out-sourcing and keeping tracks of schedules, negotiation so as to maximize margins.

Valuation of completed works and raising of detailed claim for payments, certification, ensuring that projects are in consistent cash flows.

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Publisher, Power Point, Outlook, Zoom and Teams,

• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Win QS, Arch CAD, AutoCAD, Primavera P6, and Blue Beam Revit. RECENT ROLE: Quantity Surveyor and Construction Projects Manager Major roles included the following:

Tendering and Contract administration, Cost and resource management, ensuring minimized project risks with higher profitability ratios of projects.

Conceptualizing and analyzing cost plans and budgets, tracking, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on milestones while advising the senior management and clients.

Harmonizing relationship between site staffs, project consultants, the clients, and various teams in projects including interdepartmental updates while forecasting and reporting on progress and achieved milestones.

Providing oversight, working closely with team members including third parties (Clients, Architects, Engineers, Construction professionals) on projects delivery.

Undertaking cost analysis, developing strategies, logistics, methods and procedures for executing respective projects tasks. Informing management on progress / status of each project.

Generated Cash flows, reviewed and evaluated / appraised projects, minimizing on risks hence higher profitability. EXPERIENCE

Tulsi Constructions Ltd - Nairobi: - Quantity Surveyor & Construction Project Manager 7 Years [2017 to Date] As Key liaison and point of contact, Ammos enhanced effective communication amongst respective key projects teams while leading teams of project staff in delivery of 2 No. Tuition Blocks projects in Nyahururu Kenya, Solid waste facility at the Konza metropolitan, Cargo terminal at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nairobi. He was instrumental in drawing up project execution and deliver methodologies, coordinated resources and engagement of sub- contracts in execution of respective works or tasks while also resolving all contractual matters in the projects. He:

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Jabbal Limited- Nairobi Kenya:- Senior Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager 5 Years [2013- 2017]

Prepared tender documentation including bills of quantities and other respective requisites, contract documentation, Valued completed works and submitted valued claims for payment certification

Skilfully ensured that projects were documented and constructed in accordance with the specifications, drawings, and good engineering practices. Ensured that projects were completed within the contractual time, budget, and to the specification or quality.

Spear-headed projects from initiation, tendering and contract execution to completion by being abreast and in collaboration with project consultants and key stake holders while providing oversight to third parties (architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and construction professionals) on projects key requirements, contractual obligations and key responsibilities and deliverables.

Chaired team meetings outlining achievements and key milestones. Kept teams informed of targets and challenges and how to mitigate them. Reviewed and timely reported on status and progress of projects to respective stakeholders.

Attended and represented the organization during projects meetings.

Developed and enhanced strategies, methods, logistics and procedures for executing projects, informing management and stake holders of milestones achieved and status of each project.

Successfully oversaw the planning, formulation of design, Value Engineering, Cost planning, Cash flow forecasting monitoring evaluation of project performance, reporting milestones and key deliverables to respective stakeholders of New press Building Projects for Nation Media Group, Amber apartments and Amber Hotel - a four -star hotel off Ngong Road Nairobi.

Ensured close Collaboration with other consultants in delivery of infrastructure of the Lake Basin Mall; a multimillion-dollar mixed use development for Edermann Properties, Great wall Apartments Phase 1&2, Great wall Gardens.

Assessed, valued work as done by contractors/ sub-contractors, prepared and advised on claims for respective payment certification.

Coordinated and guided performance by projects consultants; ensured that project operations complied with design specifications, policies, and regulations.

Ensured a close collaboration and coordination of tasks, including respective obligations among the various project teams, contractor, sub-contractors, suppliers, and the Client (s).

Mellech Engineering & Construction - Nairobi Kenya: - Quantity Surveyor & Projects Coordinator 6Years [2007- 2013]

He harmonized logistics and supervised various projects activities by project teams including tasks performed by site staff and the design team; ensured that works done on site were to the specification and as per the contract and good engineering practice.

Evaluated and valued work done for invoicing and payment certification. Settled financial claims by subcontractors, and suppliers.

Facilitated project implementation processes including Contract administration for Translakes Project, Kenol Kobil projects

Developed the process of preparation of resource schedules (materials, labor, and plants) and guided on procurement of the same.

Maintained a close collaboration of task delivery and harmonized correspondence by Clients, Architects, Sub-Contractors, Suppliers, and other stake holders

Coordinated project tasks including procurement of materials, labor and sub - contracts for construction of projects that ranged from design and build of hotels, showroom facilities of DT Dobbie showrooms in Nairobi and Mombasa.

Conducted site visits, inspected work, materials delivery, ensured site staff were following health and safety guidelines.

Dealt with contracts and resolved project related issues; ensured the delivery of high-quality work within agreed timescales.

Generated Cash flow projections, appraised works in progress, monitored, valued and applied for payment certification. Adam Consultants - Mombasa Kenya: - Assistant Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor 4Years [2002- 2006]

Performed cost planning and modelling, monitored, controlled and evaluated financial /cost plans/ budget of Sun “N” Sun Beach Resort in Kikambala and Serena Beach Hotel in Mombasa

Measured works, prepared tender documents; evaluated and reported on progress. Ensured compliance.

He analyzed tender results as received from tenderers and prepared tender reports for aiding decisions in awarding of contracts.

Performed work re-measurements for settling claims and accounts. Valued work done by contractors, prepared appraisal reports.

Prepared contractual documents; harmonized signing off process by the Employers and Contractors and took control of all contractual correspondences. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

The following summarizes Ammos Academic Qualifications and achievements:

Bachelor’s of Quantity Surveying

Higher National Diploma in Construction - Building Economics Option

Diploma in Management-(Projects Management)

National Diploma in Quantity Surveying

Member of the Institute of Quantity Surveyors in Kenya (IQSK)

Member of the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (BORAQS) REFEREES:

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