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Desmond Matseshe Mucheni

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| Nairobi, Kenya | LinkedIn Contracts Management Specialist Detail-oriented and focused professional with 17 years of experience of successful negotiation, coordinating and management of contracts for industrial, hospitality, infrastructure, retail, and commercial projects totalling over $1.2 billion. Profile Proficient in managing projects based on various contract forms including FIDIC Suite, JICA conditions, and World Bank contracts. Skilled in contract drafting, negotiation, administration, and compliance. Well-versed in overseeing project life cycles from initiation to successful completion. Known for building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors. Proactive in identifying and mitigating project risks to prevent delays and cost overruns. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex contract details and negotiate with stakeholders. Experienced in preparing detailed reports, presentations, and documentation. M) Areas of Expertise Contracts Drafting & Negotiations Project Coordination & Assessment Quantity Surveying Risk Management Project Scheduling Stakeholder Coordination Financial Acumen International Contract Forms (FIDIC, JICA, World Bank) Team Leadership & Mentoring Cost Estimation & Budgeting Claim Management Dispute Resolution Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge Documentation & Report Writing

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

Sage Projects Africa
01.2017 - Current
  • Contracts Management & Administration
  • Foster business growth through the development and cultivation of strategic relationships
  • Overlook project life cycles from initiation to successful completion
  • Assess and manage claims to protect project interests and reduce financial threats
  • Provide informed insights in alternative dispute resolution sessions, accurately representing client needs
  • Design detailed project plots outlining key objectives, timelines, resources, and budget allocations
  • Support clients by creating strong administrative and management systems to enhance full participation
  • Develop preventive measures against potential interruptions by presenting proactive risk management strategies to project managers
  • Offer detailed reports to higher management and clients, encouraging informed decision making
  • Ensure adherence to contracts' regulatory requirements, coordinating modifications, addenda, and extension proposals, thereby maintaining the project's quality
  • Team up with the quantity surveyor team during the final contract phase to ensure smooth closure
  • Key Achievements:
  • Paved the way for a prosperous EPC contractor alliance, steering impeccable project progression to achieve plant delivery and handover on schedule to the employer
  • Yielded maximum client satisfaction and cultivated durable business relationships
  • Exhibited professional finesse in negotiating and settling claims originating from COVID-19 interruptions and adaptability while reducing financial risks to uphold uninterrupted project advancement
  • Championed the incident-free transfer of the KBL Brewery Rehabilitation project in accordance with Diageo's ZERO HARM guideline
  • Reinforced commitment to safety and quality standards while establishing enduring client belief and allegiance
  • Projects:
  • Rehabilitation of the KBL Kisumu Brewery for Diageo (Є28M)
  • Avani Hotel New Build and Renovation Project ($23M)
  • The Wharf Residency & Marina (Confidential)
  • D'Arros Island Runway Upgrade (Confidential) / Business Bay Square Mall (Confidential)
  • I&M Bank Tower ($46M)
  • East African Biomass Projects for Diageo in KBL & UBL (Є35M)
  • Olkaria 1 Unit 6 Geothermal Power Plant Project ($210

Contract Manager

Peter Cheyney & Associates
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Guided a talented team of contract managers and quantity surveyors with duties to provide contract administration, handle project costs, and administer subcontractors
  • Supported professional consultants and Contractors by managing contract draft, evaluation, and negotiation
  • Steered the claim management actions, which involved, review and administration of claims and counter claims
  • Acted as primary point of contact for contractual advice, as well as strategy formulation and execution
  • Established and sustained long-term professional relationships with clients
  • Led meticulous record maintenance for all contract-related exchanges and paperwork, guaranteeing transparency, obligation and compliance with legal directives
  • Coordinated successful completion of contract closure, extensions, or renewals, enhancing project schedules and contract responsibilities while ensuring stakeholder contentment
  • Conducted comprehensive site inspections to evaluate progress against established plans and anticipate potential challenges
  • Administered the dispute-resolution procedures between the client and contractors/subcontractors
  • Key Achievements:
  • Leveraged superior leadership traits, while guiding a dynamic team of contract managers across simultaneous projects, effectively prioritizing tasks to ensure timely delivery and client satisfaction
  • Offered solutions to contract-related challenges internally/externally, utilizing diplomacy and negotiation skills to promote positive outcomes
  • Enabled clear communication of contract-related details to all stakeholders, assuring clarity and informed decision-making across project timelines
  • Negotiated sub-contract packages, monitoring subcontractor performance and compliance rigorously for project delivery and cost reduction
  • Spearheaded the development and seamless implementation of robust document control policies, optimizing contract administration processes
  • Identified risks and issued early warning notices, preventing numerous delay events and mitigating potential critical impacts on project timelines.

Manager/Quantity Surveyor

Peter Cheyney & Associates
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • Led project cost estimation and bid preparation on behalf of clients (contractors)
  • Performed re-measurement of works along with generation of payment certificates and final accounts
  • Led the preparation and submission of claims for price fluctuations and variations to secure additional funding
  • Implemented project scheduling and resource allocation strategies, enhancing efficiency and meeting deadlines
  • Analysed method statements, manpower, and equipment resources productivities for optimal project execution
  • Prepared physical and financial progress reports, ensuring transparency and accountability
  • Evaluated and managed construction claims, minimizing disruptions and financial losses
  • Provided updates and insights on project costs in project meetings, fostering informed decision-making
  • Key Achievements:
  • Achieved significant cost savings for the client contractor by skilfully negotiating contracts with local suppliers and vendors, resulting in optimal pricing for materials, labour, and equipment
  • Prepared and defended the Contractor’s claim for extension of time and additional payment due to the Employer’s delay event, securing a substantial compensation of $2.6M.

Wrigley Gum Manufacturing
  • Facility ($64M)

Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
  • Design & Construction of Kpone Container Terminal ($125M)
  • Nairobi Outer Ring Road (C59) Improvement Project ($106M)
  • Construction of Nakivubo & Kinawataka Main Sewers in Kampala (Є65M)
  • The Exchange Project; Accra, Ghana ($95M)

Kenyatta
  • University Teaching Research and Referral Hospital Project ($100M)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Quantity Surveying (Building Economics

University Of Nairobi

Certificate in Construction Project Management The Chartered Institute of Building Academy FIDIC Certified Contract Manager – FIDIC Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors - undefined

Affiliations

Member Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) Incorporate Member Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Professional Member Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (PIQSK)

Accomplishments

  • Rehabilitation of Laikipia Airbase Runway ($65M)
  • Kisumu Airport Upgrading Project ($93M)
  • Upgrading of Nzega-Tabora Road to Bitumen Standard ($102M)

Timeline

Director

Sage Projects Africa
01.2017 - Current

Contract Manager

Peter Cheyney & Associates
01.2013 - 01.2017

Manager/Quantity Surveyor

Peter Cheyney & Associates
01.2007 - 01.2012

Wrigley Gum Manufacturing

Hilton Garden Inn Hotel

Kenyatta

Bachelor’s Degree - Quantity Surveying (Building Economics

University Of Nairobi

Certificate in Construction Project Management The Chartered Institute of Building Academy FIDIC Certified Contract Manager – FIDIC Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors - undefined

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