George Sila
QA/QC Manager - Construction
Nairobi,Nairobi
Summary
Detailed Manager effective at creating positive environments where employees can thrive and succeed. Reliable and aware of direct competitors and strategies. Looking for new management role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QA/QC MANAGER/HEAD OF QAQC
UNITY WEST SEZ
Kiambu, Kenya
11.2022 - Current
- Managed QA/QC team by offering support and constructive feedback to improve skills and maximise potential.
- Coached and mentored junior team members, regularly assessing knowledge and skills gaps and implementing corrective action.
- Supervised and delegated tasks to QA/QC teams to meet key productivity targets.
- Monitored staff performance, continually seeking ways to improve team delivery for optimised financial success.
- Used excellent problem-solving and issue-resolution strategies to rectify QA/QC issues quickly and effectively.
- Led recruitment, hiring and onboarding activities, training new joiners in operational processes and conducting probationary performance reviews.
- Generated strategicKey Performance Indicator (KPI) targets for QA/QC teams.
- Evaluated employee skills and optimised assignments to best use individual talents and knowledge.
QA/QC CIVIL ENGINEER
IMPRESA CONSTRUZIONI MALTAURO (ICM)
Konza City, Machakos
02.2019 - 11.2022
- Inspection of works to ensure compliance with project quality plan, specifications and designs.
- Inspection of materials and preparation of concerned QA/QC documentation
- Project Punchlist coordination
- Project handover, testing and commissioning (Project: Phase 1 Konza Technopolis)
- Supervised contractor and sub contractor Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC).
- Verified consistent delivery of high-quality work across structure construction.
- Reviewed contract documentation during project initiation and directed construction activities to fulfil obligations.
- Offered civil engineering advice to stakeholders and oversight of defects, repairs or modifications of constructed structures.
- Oversaw installations from beginning to end and coordinated stakeholder review and handover to clients.
PROJECT OFFICER
KENYA PIPELINE COMPANY
Nairobi, Kenya
06.2017 - 12.2018
- Supervision of contractors at site.
- Preparation of work progress reports.
- Preparation of tender documents
- Preparation of bill of quantities (BOQ), estimates for quotations (RFQ).
- Evaluation of tenders
- Pipeline inspections and maintenance of office, residential and commercial buildings (Projects: Construction of Line V Pipeline, Construction of White Oils Storage Tanks at PS 10).
- Attended meetings with managers to take notes and minutes on project scope for later analysis.
- Monitored costs, timescales and resources used to achieve project success.
QA/QC INSPECTOR
CYTONN REAL ESTATE
Nairobi, Kenya
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Kept QA and Production databases accurate and up to date by inputting appropriate records promptly.
- Assisted in problem-solving to drive root cause analysis and preventive action.
- Conducted patrol inspections across process areas, confirming compliance with standards and regulations.
- Verified incoming materials and production products met specifications and approved deliveries.
- Planned inspection and sampling activities to minimise delays for production and final release.
- Maintained keen understanding of relevant technical data and specifications and industry innovations.
- Used detailed calibration equipment accurately to inspect precision machined components.
- Prepared and completed quality documentation promptly, working with quality assurance colleagues.
DEPARTMENT ATTACHE
MATERIALS DEPARTMENT (MoT)
Nairobi, Kenya
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Receiving material testing samples.
- Preparation of testing samples
- Carrying out tests on soils, bitumen, asphalt concrete (AC), concrete and non-destructive tests (As Per Standards Such as AASHTO and BS).
- Learning and development
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
SCG SANITY, KENYA
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Market research through field questioners, preparation of appropriate field questioners, data entry works, data evaluation and analysis.
- Designed presentations summarising research findings.
- Designed and made presentations summarising research findings.
- Took part in production of collaborative research reports and publications.
Education
Masters of Science - Project management
JKUAT
Nairobi2024
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA
Nairobi2016
Certificate of CAD - AutoCAD
INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED STUDIES (ICS)
Nairobi2015
Diploma - Business Information Technology
STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY
Nairobi2012
A-Levels - Secondary School Education
KITONDO SECONDARY SCHOOL
Makueni2009
O-Level - Primary School Education
NUNGUNI PRIMARY SCHOOL
Makueni2005
Skills
- Quality control and assurance
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Team motivation
- Contract development and management
- Microsoft Office Suite expertise
- CAD
- Staff recruitment
- Issue and conflict resolution
- Policy development
- Budgeting
- Negotiation
- Mastery of Quality Processes
- Problem-Solving Ability
Accomplishments
- Best Performance Award 2018 - Kenya Pipeline Company In recognition of my performance in the implementation and delivering of the EPC/Tunkey project Additional White Oils Storage at PS 10 Nairobi terminal.
- Successful completion of Konza Technopolis project - Phase 1 construction of Horizontal Infrastructure with ICM Kenya.
- Kendas Football Club Captain (2014) Planning and co-coordinating team activities such as organising for friendly matches.
Certification
- The Institution of Engineering Technologists and Technicians (IET)—Graduate Member
- The Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board (KETRB): Candidate Civil Engineering Technologist
- National Construction Authority: Civil Works Site Supervisor
- Engineering Board of Kenya (EBK): Graduate Engineer
- Institution of Engineers (IEK): Member
Languages
English, Swahili, Kamba
First Language
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancement401k matchHealthcare benefitsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPersonal development programsTimeline
QA/QC MANAGER/HEAD OF QAQC
UNITY WEST SEZ
11.2022 - Current
QA/QC CIVIL ENGINEER
IMPRESA CONSTRUZIONI MALTAURO (ICM)
02.2019 - 11.2022
PROJECT OFFICER
KENYA PIPELINE COMPANY
06.2017 - 12.2018
QA/QC INSPECTOR
CYTONN REAL ESTATE
02.2017 - 06.2017
DEPARTMENT ATTACHE
MATERIALS DEPARTMENT (MoT)
05.2015 - 08.2015
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
SCG SANITY, KENYA
01.2011 - 12.2012
Masters of Science - Project management
JKUAT
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA
Certificate of CAD - AutoCAD
INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED STUDIES (ICS)
Diploma - Business Information Technology
STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY
A-Levels - Secondary School Education
KITONDO SECONDARY SCHOOL
O-Level - Primary School Education
NUNGUNI PRIMARY SCHOOL
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