Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Special Qualities
Membership To Professional Bodies
REFEREES
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George Gichinga Kamau

REGISTERED QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Nakuru

Summary


Organized Quantity Surveyor possessing in-depth knowledge of project planning, cost analysis and scheduling. Prepares project estimates, tracks and analyzes project costs and evaluates proposal specifications.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4036
4036
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Quantity Surveyor II

NAKURU COUNTY GOVERNMENT
05.2023 - Current
  • Ensured accurate invoicing by reviewing contractor claims for compliance with contract terms and conditions before submission to clients.
  • Conducted regular site visits to monitor progress, identify potential issues, and recommend corrective actions as needed.
  • Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
  • Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
  • Assisted in dispute resolutions between clients and contractors by providing expert advice on contractual obligations and industry best practices.
  • Reduced budget overruns by accurately forecasting project expenses and monitoring progress against budget allocations.
  • Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.
  • Facilitated smooth handover processes between stakeholders by preparing detailed final account statements reflecting actual expenditures versus initial estimates.
  • Increased client satisfaction through consistent delivery of high-quality work products and timely responses to inquiries or concerns.
  • Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers.
  • Collaborated with architects and engineers to optimize construction designs, minimizing material waste and reducing overall costs.
  • Generated cost and value reports to produce accurate information on cash flow.
  • Enhanced communication between project teams by implementing standardized reporting procedures for all parties involved.

Construction Project Manager

Marimo Construction Limited
02.2021 - 04.2023
  • Supervision of all construction works on site.
  • Plan for all works and materials with reference to drawings at the site.
  • Site layout and site planning.
  • Source and manage labor for quality workmanship and methodology of work.
  • Make sure the project adheres to core fundamentals of construction such as plumbness, leveling, square, diagonals and alignment.
  • Confirm all setting out activities by use of plumbness, leveling, square, diagonals, alignment, and dimensions
  • Timely requisition of materials and ensuring they are of good quality.
  • Utilized Microsoft Project to prepare and update programme of works quarterly, monthly and weekly thereby ensuring the project is within timelines.
  • Liaison with project consultants to ensure drawings are interpreted correctly on site.
  • Management of company resources such as all tools and equipment on site.
  • Conducting daily & monthly progress reports to the management. This involved data in relation to works completed, physical stages, financial status, relocation of utilities, employees and equipment on site, updated programme of works, health and safety information and environmental reports.

Quantity Surveying Intern

MetroMech Limited
04.2020 - 01.2021
  • Preparation of Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) for the contractor.
  • Re-measurement of sub-contractors' works for weekly payments.
  • Preparation of material schedules and helping with requisition of these materials.
  • Documenting and valuing all variations and instructions issued during site inspections by the client through the consultants.
  • Assisting in tendering of new projects.
  • Aided in the preparation of the Final Account for the project by the contractor.
  • Supervising different construction works department such as masonry and carpentry.

Quantity Surveying Attaché

Mwashinga & Associates
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Preparation of interim valuations for payment certificates for; Awali Residential Development Project in Vipingo, Kilifi County. Contract Sum; Kshs 611, 340, 000.
  • Preparation of final accounts for the following residential developments. F31at the Vipingo Ridge, Kilifi county. Contract Sum; Kshs 34,285,000.
  • Assisting the lead Quantity Surveyor and at times being responsible for the collection of all tender information and preparation of tender documents, tender comparisons, tender reports and selection of tender for the construction of KCB Bank branches at Changamwe, Malindi and Kilifi. The Contract Sums were Kshs 19,475,000; 10,236,000 and 15,954,000 respectively.
  • Provided accurate estimates for bills of quantities by defining scope, construction timelines for client consideration based on best practices and industry expertise for a residential development in Mariakani. Contract Sum;Ksh 44,061,000.
  • Carrying out measurements and remeasurements for the preparation of bills of quantities for changes and alterations to Mrs Waiyaki's residential building in Nyali, Mombasa. Contract Sum; Kshs 3,200,500.
  • Preparation of Sub- Contractor packages for various ongoing projects at the time.

Education

Bachelor of Quantity surveying - School of the Built Environment

University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Nairobi County
12-2020

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) -

Jomo Kenyatta High School
Bahati, Nakuru County

Skills

Cost estimation

Bill of quantities

Cost planning

Cost control

Cost-benefit analysis

Document preparation

Project coordination

Report preparation

Value engineering

Feasibility studies

Procurement strategy

Change order management

Budget planning

Cash flow forecasting

Dispute resolution

Financial control

Construction law

Negotiation leadership

Special Qualities

  • Innovative and creative.
  • Ability to adapt and fit into new environments.
  • Highly driven and result oriented.
  • Integrity and honesty.
  • Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.

Membership To Professional Bodies

Registered Quantity Surveyor with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQs).

Membership No. Q1332.


Graduate Member, Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK).

Membership No. 1946

REFEREES

QS. MOSES MBUTHIA MIGWI (Q 375)

C.E.O  MARIMO CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

P.O BOX 44090-00100 , NAIROBI

Email: migwi@marimoconstruction.co.ke


QS. BENARD KIPKURUI SANG (Q470)

CHIEF OFFICER-PUBLIC WORKS NAKURU COUNTY GOVERNMENT

P.O BOX 48554-00100, NAIROBI

Email: benard.sang@nakuru.go.ke

Timeline

Quantity Surveyor II

NAKURU COUNTY GOVERNMENT
05.2023 - Current

Construction Project Manager

Marimo Construction Limited
02.2021 - 04.2023

Quantity Surveying Intern

MetroMech Limited
04.2020 - 01.2021

Quantity Surveying Attaché

Mwashinga & Associates
06.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Quantity surveying - School of the Built Environment

University of Nairobi

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) -

Jomo Kenyatta High School

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