DENNIS WACHIRA
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Blif Investment LTD
Nairobi, Kenya
05.2019 - Current
- Directed seven design and build construction projects from conception to completion with total cost of USD 2.5mm
- Reviewed all project schedule deliverables, construction Processes and estimate costs for all projects
- Oversaw execution and managed construction contracts as per BC and FIDIC contracts in Kenya worth USD 2.5m
- Analyzed, managed and mitigated different risks associated with projects undertaken
- Liaised with Design Teams to issue change orders or answer RFIs and manage project modifications in collaboration with different stakeholders
- Visited construction sites often to assess overall work progress and difficulties, and review on- going issues.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
Construction Project Manager
Extreme Clean Kenya
Nairobi , Kenya
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Managed construction and setting up of 3 new carwash locations worth USD 1.5M each
- Increased efficiency of existing six carwash through weekly maintenance.
- Selected, managed and coordinated more than 10 contractors in process for building of new locations.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
- Reduced costs by driving competitive subcontractor bids and effective contract execution.
- Resolved installation inefficiencies to reduce project lags and promote on-time deliverables.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion
Project Manager
Pacific Reality Investment Ltd
Nairobi, Kenya
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Managed construction of 18 design and build home projects concept stage to handing over
- Implemented appropriate change management processes to keep projects on track
- Oversaw entire building turnover process, while enhancing communication between construction team
- Avoided construction delays efficiently by 75% following through with all site inspections promptly
- Managed team 10 site managers and foremen within five counties in Kenya
- Represented business to prospective and current customers
- Worked with and through senior management, to ensure compliance with safety and environmental procedures and to assist in achievement of profitability/productivity requirements.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.
- Headed project teams specializing in design and launch activities.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Site Manager Intern
Motorways Construction
Nairobi, Kenya
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Oversaw 100 employees attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites
- Maintained zero site accidents and lost workdays for five months
- Lead two on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients per month for six months.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
Intern
Dinesh Construction Ltd
Nairobi , Kenya
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
- Took detailed meeting minutes, prepared meeting rooms and compiled paperwork to support department.
Education
Master of Science - Construction Project Management
Heriot-Watt University
Dubai01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Tech.
Nairobi2017
Skills
- Project Estimation
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Environmental Compliance
- Incident Investigation
- Plan Modifications and Takeoffs
- Permit and License Procurement
- Decision Making
- Contract Terms Interpretation
- Client Relations
- Construction Scheduling
- Autodesk AutoCAD
Accomplishments
- Led over 25 projects that were all completed within budget and on schedule.
- Managed completion of residential and commercial construction projects valued in excess of USD 60 million annually.
- Project Management Worked directly with the CEO , technical director, finance, site managers to execute the residential and commercial projects at Pacific Reality investment.
- Computer Proficiency Used Archi-cad, Revit, bim 360 and Lumion to deliver pre-construction process to prominent clients.
- Effective Communication: Followed up and kept track of all the projects, updating the specific clients and coordinating onsite and off-site meetings.
- Supervision Supervised team of all the site managers stationed in different sites.
- Creative Problem Solving : Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
- BIM Manager: Managing BIM 360 - LinkedIn
- Creating a BIM Execution Plan - LinkedIn
- Construction Management : Managing Risk - LinkedIn
- Procore Certified: Project Manager (Core Tools) - Procore Technologies
- BIM Manager : Managing CAD Standards - LinkedIn
- ArchiCAD : Management & Collaboration - LinkedIn
- Kickoff waterfall - Project Management Institute
- Kick off agile - Project Management Institute
Timeline
Project Manager
Blif Investment LTD
05.2019 - Current
Construction Project Manager
Extreme Clean Kenya
12.2018 - 04.2019
Project Manager
Pacific Reality Investment Ltd
08.2017 - 09.2018
Site Manager Intern
Motorways Construction
05.2016 - 12.2016
Intern
Dinesh Construction Ltd
05.2015 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Construction Project Management
Heriot-Watt University
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Tech.