Gilbert Matelong
Civil Engineering
Summary
Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Facilities & Logistics Services Manager
Kenya Revenue Authority, Central Region
Nyeri
03.2022 - Current
- Management of the Authority’s offices and warehouses in the Region to continually provide proper work environment
- Oversee service contracts and manage relationships with service providers (Cleaning, fumigation, tea, Postage Services)
- Oversight fleet management and provision of transport services to staff including online Taxi services
- Undertaking Enterprise Risk Management in identifying, treating and monitoring risks
- Ensuring all health and safety, environment policies and regulatory requirements are complied with
- Management of office space and furniture (acquisition, distribution and disposal) and ensure relevant records are kept performance management
- Facilitating payment for services consumed by preparation of completion certificates and/ or payment vouchers
- Maintained physical condition of facilities, applying available resources and personnel to achieve safe, clean and functional environment.
- Directed vendors, facilities staff and service providers as required to create efficient and non-disruptive work environment.
- Developed and oversaw budgets for facilities and worked within cost restraints.
- Served as point of contact for internal and external customers seeking support and information.
- Pushed contractors and vendors to complete projects within specified timelines.
- Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy.
- Set and enforced departmental budgets, goals and deadlines.
- Reviewed and oversaw construction and renovation projects.
- Ordered, maintained and distributed supplies and inventory.
Assistant Manager- Property Management
Kenya Revenue Authority
Nairobi
11.2018 - 02.2022
- Participate in developing and reviewing policies by providing relevant data/ information; participate in departmental/ sectional meetings to discuss drafts and implement approved policies
- Preparation of sensitization materials and carrying out sensitizations
- Appropriate allocation and accountability of office imprest
- Preparation & Review of Bills of Quantity and supporting documents before submitting for approval
- Conducted inspections of facility grounds, external structure, systems and equipment.
- Preparing periodic reports.
- Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays and schedule changes.
- Developed, reviewed and submitted property operating and capital budgets.
- Maintained operational facilities to provide proper work environment by organizing regular maintenance, major repairs and capital improvement projects.
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for health & safety, environment policies and regulatory requirements compliance.
Estates Manager
Kirinyaga University
Kerugoya
03.2015 - 10.2018
- Coordinate, develop and review bill of quantities, specifications and tender documents for building and construction projects
- Collaborate with relevant government agencies in providing technical support and assistance to all construction projects
- Ensure that construction work programs are maintained; from commencement, completion and running of the defects liability period
- Guide, supervise, train and appraise staff in the Department to achieve or surpass set performance targets
- Set and enforced departmental budgets, goals and deadlines.
- Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
- Handled staff/ tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen and other support services.
- Maintained operational facilities attractive to potential tenants by organizing regular maintenance, major repairs and capital improvement projects.
- Organized and participated in meetings to give residents opportunity to ask questions and provide forum for issues to be addressed.
- Conducted inspections of facility grounds, external structure, systems and equipment.
Site Agent
Mweha Enterprises Ltd
Kakamega
11.2014 - 02.2015
- Served as point of contact for clients to deliver information on work progress and resolve on-site technical problems.
- Supervising and overseeing the direction of the project, ensuring that the client’s specifications and requirements are met, reviewing progress and liaising with quantity surveyors to monitor costs
- Enhanced communication between construction management and personnel to facilitate smooth project completion.
- Checking and preparing site reports, designs and drawings
- Maintaining quality control procedures
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new workers.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Enhanced job site safety by vigilantly monitoring equipment and team members to prevent accidents.
Assistant Engineer
Benma Technical Services Ltd
Nairobi
10.2012 - 11.2014
- Determined budget, manpower, schedule and material needed to successfully execute projects.
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Assisted in development, design and execution of projects.
- Provided technical assistance to staff when needed.
- Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations.
- Read and interpreted electrical schematics, parts lists and Civil drawings.
- Participated in site visits, helping to survey ongoing and planned civil works
- Shadowed designers and engineers to learn ways to implement methodologies.
- Prepared bid proposals for presentation to potential clients under supervision of senior engineer.
- Generated cost estimates for inclusion in proposed capital and expense budgets.
- Set work schedules, coordinated site facilities and monitored progress.
- Coordinated and facilitated onsite consultant, regulatory and client representative inspections.
- Estimated costs associated with labor, equipment and materials required to produce specific designs.
Assistant Engineer
Manya Investment Company Ltd
Nairobi
05.2012 - 10.2012
- Determined budget, manpower, schedule and material needed to successfully execute projects.
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Assisted in development, design and execution of projects.
- Provided technical assistance to staff when needed.
- Collaborated with senior engineers on projects and offered insight.
- Adhered to safety procedures and good housekeeping standards to comply with regulations.
- Shadowed designers and engineers to learn ways to implement methodologies.
Site Agent
Harmo Engineering Co. Ltd
Kakamega
08.2011 - 03.2012
- Scheduled staff and volunteers to cover all necessary duties during planned events.
- Coordinated site investigations, documented issues and escalated to management teams.
- Recruited volunteers to assist with fundraising and community outreach.
- Supervised crew of over 15 employees.
- Monitored supply levels and identified cost-effective materials to reduce project expenses.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Civil and Structural Engineering
Masinde Muliro University of Science And Technology
08.2006 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
Kapsabet Boys High School
Nandi 02.2001 - 11.2004
Skills
Problem solving and decision-making abilityundefined
Timeline
Facilities & Logistics Services Manager
Kenya Revenue Authority, Central Region
03.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager- Property Management
Kenya Revenue Authority
11.2018 - 02.2022
Estates Manager
Kirinyaga University
03.2015 - 10.2018
Site Agent
Mweha Enterprises Ltd
11.2014 - 02.2015
Assistant Engineer
Benma Technical Services Ltd
10.2012 - 11.2014
Assistant Engineer
Manya Investment Company Ltd
05.2012 - 10.2012
Site Agent
Harmo Engineering Co. Ltd
08.2011 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Technology - Civil and Structural Engineering
Masinde Muliro University of Science And Technology
08.2006 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
Kapsabet Boys High School
02.2001 - 11.2004
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