Erick Omondi Okuto
Migori
Summary
Experienced Site Supervisor with a robust background in construction site management, budgeting, and cost estimation. Demonstrated expertise in optimising resource allocation, coordinating schedules, and ensuring timely project completion. Proven track record of enhancing site safety, implementing cost-saving strategies, and maintaining high standards of quality workmanship. Adept at managing subcontractors, preparing progress reports, and negotiating contracts to secure favourable terms. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and quantity surveying with a strong focus on project coordination. Career goal: to leverage extensive experience in a challenging role that drives successful project outcomes and contributes to organisational growth.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Supervisor
Dansteel Junior Ltd.
Migori, Kenya
01.2026 - Current
- Optimized resource allocation by accurately forecasting material requirements and labor needs based on project specifications.
- Estimating and analyzing work performed to request payment from client.
- Ensuring timely project implementation by coordinating schedules with various stakeholders, and monitoring progress against set milestones.
- Supervising and overseeing labour to meet standards of quality workmanship, project milestones ahead of schedule, and demonstrating effective team leadership.
Site Agent
Shyam General Mechants Ltd.
NAIROBI, Kenya
04.2025 - 01.2026
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
- Guided employees and sub-contractors in task completion, offering assistance to meet tight deadlines.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Enhanced site safety by implementing strict safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Implemented cost-saving strategies without compromising on quality, maximizing profitability for company.
- Coordinated with Sub-contractors and teams for timely project completion, ensuring efficiency and quality.
- Supervised installation of critical infrastructure, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and standards.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
Site Supervisor
Seven Pillars Ltd.
NAIROBI, Kenya
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Managed subcontractors, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to project timelines and specifications.
- Conducted regular site meetings with team members, fostering open communication channels for efficient problem-solving and progress updates.
- Reduced safety incidents by conducting regular site inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Managed change orders effectively, minimizing disruptions to project timelines and ensuring client satisfaction through prompt resolution of issues.
- Coordinated construction activities for timely project completion, managing schedules and resources effectively.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and cost savings, contributing to budget adherence.
- Oversaw effective disposal of construction waste and implemented programs to increase use of recycled materials.
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Yooshin Engineering CO-Operations
Lamu
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Charged with overall project design and construction quantities.
- Oversaw company correspondences with client, subconsultants and contractor.
- Prepared company interim payment certificates and reviewed contractor's interim requests for payment approvals.
- Secretary to all variation meetings and recording minutes.
- Prepared supervision monthly progress in regards to payment schedules.
- Reviewed and evaluated all variations that were claimed with the contractor for client's approval.
- Undertook supervision of general site duties.
Office manager and company quantity surveyor and consultancy duties
Hillersons Associates Ltd
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Preparing of cost evaluations and schedule for variation works ongoing.
- Review of interim payments and evaluations.
- Preparing cost analysis of completed and ongoing construction works.
- Attendance of site meetings and visits; general supervisions duties.
- Preparing bill of quantities, material cost estimate/schedule for ongoing projects and new projects and tender documents.
- Preparation of cost estimates, bill of quantities and tender documents.
Site quantity surveyor
Suraya Properties Ltd
11.2014 - 09.2015
- Re-measurements of completed construction activities.
- Review of bill of quantities and architectural drawings.
- Preparation of cost estimates.
- Preparing cost analysis of completed construction works and ongoing project at every completed stage.
- Attendance of site visits and meetings and doing of follow up actions.
Tom O. Oketch & Associates
07.2014 - 09.2014
- Re-measurements of completed construction activities.
- Review of bill of quantities and architectural drawings.
- Preparation of cost estimates, bill of quantities and tender documents.
- Preparing cost analysis of completed construction works and on going project at every completed stage.
- Producing sketches and drawings using ArchiCAD.
- Attendance of site visits and meetings and doing of follow up actions., Refurbishment of Kakamega county Hospital (level 5).
- Construction of Godown; Siaya county.
- Commercial and residential House, Bondo; Hon. O. A. Margaret.
- Renovation Patom House.
- Cost evaluations Akanyaru Border post, Rwanda/Burundi.
Notavi Building Contractors
Migori County
02.2014 - 07.2014
- Re-measurements of completed construction activities.
- Review of bill of quantities and architectural drawings.
- Preparation of cost estimates, bill of quantities and tender documents.
- Preparing cost analysis of completed construction works and on going project at every completed stage.
- Producing sketches and working drawings using both traditional method and ArchiCAD.
- Attendance of site visits and meetings and doing of follow up actions., Teacher's apartments for Kadika Sec.
- Sch.; Migori.
- Residential House Mr. George Onyango; Co-op bank branch manager, Migori.
Comila Construction Company
- Duties.
- Re-measurements of completed construction activities.
- Review of bill of quantities and architectural drawings.
- Preparation payment requisition letters.
- Preparing cost analysis of completed construction works and on going project at every completed stage.
- Producing working sketches.
- Attendance of site visits and meetings and doing of follow up actions.
- Worked as a site foreman, Comila Construction Company.
- Proposed construction of K.M.T.C, Migori Level 4 Hospital.
- Proposed construction of Surgical ward; Migori level 4 Hospital.
Education
Diploma - Technology, Quantity Surveying
Technical University of Kenya
01-2013
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Ngege Got Kachacha Secondary School
01-2009
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Valley View Academy
01-2005
Skills
- Construction site management
- Budgeting and construction cost estimation
- Quantity take-offs and Bill of quantity preparations
- Progress reporting
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Quantity Surveying
- Project co-ordination
References
- Qs. Tom O. Oketch, 0721 402 902
- Qs. Kevin Orina, 0722 842 804
- Eng. Jack Owiti, 0720 483 879
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Kiswahili
Proficient
C2
Certification
- Institute of Quantity Surveying
Technician Member; Member No. 2072
Interests
- Team sport(soccer)
- Debating
- Networking
Timeline
Site Supervisor
Dansteel Junior Ltd.
01.2026 - Current
Site Agent
Shyam General Mechants Ltd.
04.2025 - 01.2026
Site Supervisor
Seven Pillars Ltd.
03.2023 - 11.2023
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Yooshin Engineering CO-Operations
09.2017 - 06.2019
Office manager and company quantity surveyor and consultancy duties
Hillersons Associates Ltd
09.2015 - 07.2016
Site quantity surveyor
Suraya Properties Ltd
11.2014 - 09.2015
Tom O. Oketch & Associates
07.2014 - 09.2014
Notavi Building Contractors
02.2014 - 07.2014
Comila Construction Company
Diploma - Technology, Quantity Surveying
Technical University of Kenya
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Ngege Got Kachacha Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Valley View Academy