ELVIN MBURU MBAGARA
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Nairobi,Nairobi
Summary
Detail-oriented Graduate Civil Engineer with experience in construction supervision and quality assurance. Expertise in interpreting engineering drawings, monitoring progress, and managing documentation. Hands-on experience in irrigation, road, and building projects, including BOQ management and material testing.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSISTANT SITE ENGINEER / CLERK OF WORKS
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development
05.2024 - 05.2026
- Project: Kirumi Kia Munjari Irrigation Project, Tharaka Nithi County.
- Supervised intake conveyance and mainline pipeline construction, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications and quality standards.
- Conducted routine inspections of setting out, workmanship, reinforcement, formwork and concrete works.
- Oversaw construction of grading sheds and office facilities for the Irrigation Water Users Association.
- Managed BOQs, conducted site measurements and verified executed quantities for project cost control and contractual compliance.
- Coordinated material sampling and testing to verify compliance with specified quality requirements.
- Monitored contractor performance, identified defects and non-conformities, and reported construction delays and technical issues.
- Maintained site records and prepared progress reports while monitoring compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
CIVIL ENGINEERING ATTACHÉ
Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA)
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Projects: Nairobi Roads Lot 2, Airport North Concrete Paved Road and Likoni–Enterprise Road.
- Assisted in reviewing engineering drawings and structural designs for the Airport North concrete paved road project.
- Monitored road construction, culvert installation and drainage works against approved specifications and the Kenya Road Design Manual.
- Conducted site inspections to assess contractor workmanship, construction progress and material quality.
- Assisted in site measurements, BOQ verification and preparation of technical reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Nairobi
Nairobi01-2023
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
Kagumo High School
Nyeri01-2017
Skills
Construction Supervision & Inspection: Site supervision, workmanship inspections, construction monitoring, setting out verification, reinforcement and formwork inspections, concrete works inspection
Quality Assurance & Compliance: Quality control, material sampling and testing, compliance with drawings and specifications, identification of defects and non-conformities, health and safety monitoring
Contract Administration & Cost Control: BOQ preparation and management, quantity take-offs, site measurements, quantity verification, cost estimation, contractor payment certificate assessment and contractual compliance monitoring
Project Coordination & Reporting: Contractor coordination, progress monitoring, daily site records, technical reports, project documentation, materials management and coordination of construction activities
Technical Design & Drafting: Engineering drawing interpretation, AutoCAD drafting, technical detailing, layout design and as-built drawings
Certification
Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) – Graduate Engineer, B25344.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Training of Clerks of Works on Contract Management and Registration as Professional Engineers | 17–21 June 2024.
Timeline
ASSISTANT SITE ENGINEER / CLERK OF WORKS
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development
05.2024 - 05.2026
CIVIL ENGINEERING ATTACHÉ
Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA)
06.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Nairobi
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
Kagumo High School