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Cosmas Munyao

Cosmas Munyao

Engineering Manager
Nairobi

Summary

Agile and adaptable staff leader with stellar work history, motivational approach and upbeat nature. Skilled at training employees and leveraging organized approaches to handle daily planning, scheduling and customer service requirements. Forward-thinking and industrious with diplomatic communication style focused on maximizing engagement and satisfaction.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager Corporate Services & Facilities

Commercial International Bank Kenya Ltd
03.2022 - Current
  • In charge of the corporate services department supporting enterprise-wide bank and branch operations
  • In charge of facilities management operations for entire bank network
  • Coordinates preventive maintenance plans covering all bank premises and equipment
  • Ensures there is reliable support to bank operations through adequate staffing, SOPs, policies, and procedures
  • Establishes and monitors contracts and SLAs with vendors with proper tracking and performance evaluation.
  • Coordinates bank-wide regulatory, legislative and OSHA compliance framework
  • Ensures up-to-date bank-wide asset management, tagging, tracking and disposal framework
  • Developed facilities maintenance capital expenditure and operating expenses budget, monthly tracking, and reporting on operating expenses
  • Supervision of construction projects involving new branch fit outs and office refurbishments
  • Carrying out quality inspections, valuations, and re-measurements of executed project works
  • Preparation of bills of quantities, layouts, and tender documents for all categories of works
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.

Projects Engineer

Legemet Consulting Company Ltd
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Supervision of assigned construction projects throughout the project life cycle
  • Actively participated in industry conferences and workshops to stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies relevant to the field of project engineering.
  • Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
  • Carrying out valuations and re-measurements of executed project works, preparing payment certificates
  • ·Preparation of bills of quantities, layouts, and tender documents for services installations
  • Liaison with clients to obtain approval of designs, layouts, equipment ratings and cost estimates
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with well-defined objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements to guide team efforts effectively.
  • Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
  • Assisted with cost proposal development and customer presentations.
  • Spearheaded initiatives aimed at improving energy efficiency across various projects, resulting in reduced operational costs for clients over time.

Services Engineer

Co-operative Bank (K) Ltd
06.2016 - 10.2021
  • Reviewing new premises and refurbishments to ensure that energy efficiency building practices are adopted
  • Reviewing office location and sizes, recommending optimum designs and re-locations to optimise space utilisation
  • Coordinated preventive maintenance operations covering data centres, buildings, branches, equipment, and installations across the nation-wide branch network
  • Coordinating contractors and service providers to ensure breakdowns are handled in tandem with established SLAs
  • Application of problem-solving, root cause analysis, FMEA, lessons learned techniques to address breakdowns
  • Close monitoring of data centres systems to ensure reliable uptime and early fault/failure detection
  • Initiated and championed energy efficient projects in compliance with EPRA energy efficiency directives including conducting energy audits, identifying, and implementing energy saving opportunities
  • Supervised all aspects of new construction projects
  • Preparation of bills of quantities new branches, office fi-outs, renovations and refurbishments for all works including builders, electrical, structured cabling, plumbing, HVAC, CCTV, intruder alarms, access control and power backups
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.

Front Line Manager – Projects and Facilities

DeLaRue Currency And Security Print Ltd
12.2013 - 05.2016
  • Developed facilities maintenance capital expenditure and operating expenses budget, monthly tracking, and reporting on operating expenses
  • Implementation of preventive maintenance regime for buildings, machinery, and installations to maintain a 24hr manufacturing shift
  • Deploying site objectives to team members, setting team targets and objectives conducting performance reviews
  • In charge of operational excellence tools such as kanban, kaizen, problem-solving and 5S
  • Selection of contractors and evaluation of design proposals for implementation
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Fostered a positive team culture that encouraged collaboration, innovation, and high-quality workmanship among all staff members.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.

Design Engineer

Power Technics Ltd
08.2008 - 11.2013
  • Designing electrical circuits for Low, Medium and High Voltage power control and distribution panels
  • Coordinated site installations and liaison with customers to obtain necessary wayleaves, easements and shutdowns
  • Designing, installation and commissioning of PLC and Automation Systems for Power Systems, Motor Control Centers
  • Designing, installation and commissioning Building Management Systems, Energy Utilization Monitoring and Control
  • Drafted documentation detailing design requirements and technical specifications.
  • Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and support throughout their professional development.
  • Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and refine product concepts.

Education

MBA - Strategic Management

Jomo Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2001 -

Certificate - Project Management

Kenya Institute of Project Management
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Jomo Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2001 -

Skills

Facilities Maintenance Operations

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Certification

Project Management Professional

Accomplishments

  • Co-operative Bank Data Centre Upgrade Works -Upgrade of electrical and air conditioning infrastructure from Tier 2 to Tier 3
  • 750,000litres/day capacity modular sewer treatment plant
  • Project manager in charge of 25No. new retail branches fit-out projects involving builders, electrical, structured cabling, generators, plumbing, security and furniture and fittings


Software

Computer Aided Design

SAP Plant Maintenance

Microsoft Office Suite

Timeline

Assistant Manager Corporate Services & Facilities

Commercial International Bank Kenya Ltd
03.2022 - Current

Projects Engineer

Legemet Consulting Company Ltd
11.2021 - 02.2022

Project Management Professional

10-2021

Services Engineer

Co-operative Bank (K) Ltd
06.2016 - 10.2021

Front Line Manager – Projects and Facilities

DeLaRue Currency And Security Print Ltd
12.2013 - 05.2016

Design Engineer

Power Technics Ltd
08.2008 - 11.2013

MBA - Strategic Management

Jomo Kenyatta University
04.2001 -

Certificate - Project Management

Kenya Institute of Project Management
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Jomo Kenyatta University
04.2001 -
Cosmas MunyaoEngineering Manager