Top-Class Concrete & Construction Professional
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John Ndegwa Building Technologist +254-***-***-*** **************@*****.***
JOHN NDEGWA
Building Technologist Construction Supervisor NCA Registered Nakuru, Kenya • +254-***-***-*** • **************@*****.*** JOHN NDEGWA
BUILDING TECHNOLOGIST
CONTACT
Nakuru, 20100, Kenya
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CORE SKILLS
Construction Supervision
Archicad – Architectural Draft
Project Management
Plan Reading & Interpretation
Quality Control & Assurance
Steel Fixing & Structural
HSE / Safety Management
Setting Out & Survey
Procurement & Resources
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
• Foundation Walling & Slab Casting
• Ring Beam Construction
• Roofing – Concrete & Timber
• Plastering & Waterproofing
• Interior & Exterior Finishes
• Screeding & Partitioning
• Plumb Walling
• Stakeholder Communication
LANGUAGES
English
Kiswahili
Kikuyu (Proficient)
AFFILIATION
Kenya National Construction
Authority (NCA)
Approved Member – since 2018
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven Building Technologist and Construction Supervisor with over 8 years of hands-on experience across residential, commercial, and infrastructure construction projects in Kenya. Expert in architectural drafting using Archicad, full-cycle project planning, quality assurance, and HSE compliance. Registered member of the Kenya National Construction Authority (NCA) with a consistent record of delivering projects on time and within budget. Highly skilled in leading multidisciplinary site teams and coordinating with clients, architects, engineers, and contractors to achieve seamless project outcomes. WORK EXPERIENCE
Self-Employed Building Technologist & Construction Consultant
Jan 2025 – Present
Independent Practice Nakuru, Kenya
Providing full architectural drafting and technical drawing services using Archicad, including detailed floor plans, elevations, sections, and complete construction documentation.
Managing end-to-end construction supervision for residential and commercial projects covering setting out, foundation works, structural builds, roofing, and all interior finishes. Conducting building inspections and site compliance audits, delivering comprehensive written technical reports to clients and local authorities. Offering quantity surveying support and procurement advisory services, consistently optimizing material costs and eliminating unnecessary expenditure. Delivering HSE induction and safety compliance training to site teams across multiple concurrent construction projects.
Construction Supervisor Mar 2022 – Mar 2024
Kenpal Construction Limited Nakuru, Kenya
Oversaw all phases of construction from inception to completion, directing teams of up to 30 personnel across multiple active sites simultaneously. Developed and implemented detailed project plans, work schedules, and sequences, ensuring strict adherence to timelines and budget constraints. Monitored construction activities to guarantee full compliance with quality standards, design specifications, and current building codes. Implemented and enforced HSE protocols, conducted weekly safety briefings and risk assessments, achieving zero lost-time incidents throughout the entire tenure. Served as primary liaison between clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, delivering comprehensive progress reports to senior management. Managed all resource allocation for labor, materials, and equipment, coordinating supplier procurement to eliminate project delays.
Supervised masonry works, roofing structures, and interior and exterior finishing, maintaining a 98% client satisfaction rate.
John Ndegwa Building Technologist +254-***-***-*** **************@*****.*** JOHN NDEGWA Building Technologist Continued...
Construction Foreman Jun 2020 – Feb 2022
Mandi Builders Limited Upper Gilgil, Kenya
Supervised all daily site operations including steel fixing, foundation walling, slab casting, and ring beam installation.
Performed accurate site setting out and engineering plan interpretation, ensuring structural precision aligned with architectural specifications. Oversaw all roofing works for both concrete and timber structures, external plastering, waterproofing, and screeding.
Coordinated all interior finishing works including wardrobes, kitchen cabinets, toilet fittings, and electrical installations.
Maintained strict compliance with building codes and safety standards, significantly reducing rework incidents across all project phases. EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma in Building & Construction Technology (TVET) 2016 – 2018 Nyandarua Institute of Science & Technology, Kenya Certificate in Architectural Drafting & Fundi Skills 2017 Blue Triangle Technical College, Kenya
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) 2012 Nyandarua District, Kenya
CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Diploma in Building Technology – Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), 2018 Approved Registered Member – Kenya National Construction Authority (NCA), Since 2018
Industrial Attachment Certificate of Completion – Nyandarua Institute of Science & Technology
Fundi Certificate in Construction Skills – Blue Triangle Technical College Recommendation Letters in Building Construction & Architectural Drawing PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Douglas Obiero
Construction Site Supervisor
Mosaiga Builders Limited
Kenpal Construction Ltd
Construction Engineer
Kenpal Construction Limited
Daniel Building & Construction
Construction Engineer
Daniel Building & Const. Co.
Njambi Margaret
Professional Reference
Macy Njeri
Professional Reference
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