Brian Kipchumba Kogei
Project And Cost Manager
Nairobi
Summary
Diligent project and cost manager with solid foundation in cost management and effective project planning. Demonstrated success in optimizing project costs and enhancing financial efficiency. Proven ability to analyze financial data and implement cost-saving strategies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project and Cost manager
RESJOS ENTERPRISES LIMITED
04.2019 - Current
- Preparing and Updating Program of works and works budget
- Preparing material schedules
- Preliminary cost advice and cost planning
- Filling and compilation for tender documents
- Tender and costs analysis for suppliers and subcontractors
- Recruiting specialists and sub-contractors
- Monitoring sub-contractors to ensure guidelines are maintained
- Providing advice on the management of projects
- Value management and cost control
- Advising on Contract claim matters
- Valuation of works (Interim) and carrying out site re-measurements.
- Preparation of Financial appraisals and Final Accounts
- Writing Project Status Reports and Letters to Clients/Project managers
- Representing the company in projects' management meetings
Project and Cost manager
MULTIPLEX CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Preparing and Updating Program of works and works budget
- Preparing material schedules
- Preliminary cost advice and cost planning
- Filling for tender documents
- Tender and costs analysis for suppliers and subcontractors
- Recruiting specialists and sub-contractors
- Monitoring sub-contractors to ensure guidelines are maintained
- Providing advice on the management of projects
- Value management and cost control
- Advising on Contract claim matters
- Valuation of works (Interim) and carrying out site re-measurements.
- Preparation of Financial appraisals and Final Accounts
- Writing Project Status Reports and Letters to Clients Project managers
Junior project manager
HAUSSMAN GROUP LIMITED/ETC INTERIORS LIMITED
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Preparing and Updating Program of works and works budget
- Preparing material schedules
- Preliminary cost advice and cost planning
- Filling for tender documents
- Tender and costs analysis for suppliers and subcontractors
- Recruiting specialists and sub-contractors
- Monitoring sub-contractors to ensure guidelines are maintained
- Providing advice on the management of projects
- Value management and cost control
- Advising on Contract claim matters
- Valuation of works (Interim) and carrying out site re-measurements.
- Preparation of Financial appraisals and Final Accounts
- Writing Project Status Reports and Letters to Clients Project managers
- Representing the company in projects' management meetings
Trainee Quantity Surveyor
SWIFTCOST CONSULTANTS LIMITED
05.2015 - 07.2016
- Preparing tender and contract documents
- Preparing material and labor schedules
- Preliminary cost advice and cost planning
- Tender and costs analysis
- Assisting in establishing a client’s needs
- Undertaking feasibility studies
- Value management and cost control
- Advising on Contract claim matters
- Valuation of works (Interim)
- Preparation of Final Accounts
- Life cycle costing advice
- Writing Project Status Reports
- Preparation of bill of quantities
- Preparation of financial appraisal
- Representing the company in projects' management meetings
Site supervisor /Clerk of Works
HOMESCOPE PROPERTIES LIMITED
05.2014 - 01.2015
- Ensuring the piece of work to be done per day is achieved.
- Cost control and effectively utilizing resources at the site.
- Accounting for labors wages.
- Quality and safety control.
- Reading drawings and executing.
- Measuring work done by the sub-contractor.
- Ensuring the correct material turn up.
- Confirming material usage on site.
- Coordinating various activities at the site.
- Preparing weekly and monthly work progress report.
- Project: Imtiaz Ali Sunni mosque, CBD Nairobi
Exhibitor and Sales Representative
HASSCONSULT LIMITED
06.2013 - 06.2013
- Worked as an Exhibitor and as a sales representative for various real estate properties.
Education
Bachelor of Quantity Surveying - Construction
University of Nairobi
Nairobi 09.2012 - 09.2016
Certified Public Accountant - Part 2(section 3)
Visions institute of professionals
07.2011 - 12.2012
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - KCSE
Tenges boys’ high school
01.2007 - 01.2010
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - KCPE
Oasis Hillside Academy
01.2004 - 01.2006
Skills
Taking-off and preparation of Bill of Quantities
Accomplishments
- Certificate of participation, NATIONAL MATHEMATICS CONTEST, MOI HIGH SCHOOL KABARAK, 2008
- Certificate of participation, NATIONAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS CONTEST, SACHO HIGH SCHOOL, 2010
- Certificate of Merit, INTERHOUSE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CONGRESS, 2009
- Certificate of Merit, DEBATING CLUB ENTERTAINMENT COORDINATOR, 2010
Interests
Socializing
Networking
Traveling
Swimming
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/08/92
Leadership Roles
- 2015-2016 -University of Nairobi Construction and Real Estate Student Association (CRESA), Academic Secretary, Organizing career and theme talks, Sourcing of speakers, Registration of students joining CRESA, Sourcing funds to sponsor the career and themes talks, Preparing minutes, Writing invitation letters to invited speakers
- Tenges Boys’ High School, Dorm Captain, Appointed as the Dorm captain
- Debate Club, Entertainment Coordinator, Elected as the entertainment Coordinator
Referees
Academic referees
Principal,
Tenges Boys High School,
P.O. BOX 200-30407
TEL: 053-22556
Prof. Hezekiah Gichunge
Lecturer,
University of Nairobi,
Tell: 0722-835-750Architect Adnan Mwakulomba Abdi,
Lecturer,
University of Nairobi,
Tell: 0722-703-832
QS. Jordan Rabach Opiyo
Managing partner,
Quantity surveyor,
Swiftcost consultants limited
Tell: 0721-498-177Email: Jordan@swiftcost.co.ke
Mr. Philip Ochieng,
Construction Project Manager,Resjos Enterprises Limited
Tell: 0717-010-483Macjohn Misoka,
Construction Project Manager,
Hausmann Group Limited/ETC Interiors Limited.
Tell: 0700-010-368Rodgers Sitienei,
Managing Director,
Multiplex Construction Company Limited.
Tell: 0722-297-478
Timeline
Project and Cost manager
RESJOS ENTERPRISES LIMITED
04.2019 - Current
Project and Cost manager
MULTIPLEX CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED
03.2017 - 03.2019
Junior project manager
HAUSSMAN GROUP LIMITED/ETC INTERIORS LIMITED
08.2016 - 02.2017
Trainee Quantity Surveyor
SWIFTCOST CONSULTANTS LIMITED
05.2015 - 07.2016
Site supervisor /Clerk of Works
HOMESCOPE PROPERTIES LIMITED
05.2014 - 01.2015
Exhibitor and Sales Representative
HASSCONSULT LIMITED
06.2013 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Quantity Surveying - Construction
University of Nairobi
09.2012 - 09.2016
Certified Public Accountant - Part 2(section 3)
Visions institute of professionals
07.2011 - 12.2012
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - KCSE
Tenges boys’ high school
01.2007 - 01.2010
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - KCPE
Oasis Hillside Academy
01.2004 - 01.2006
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