JACOB KURIA MACHARIA
CIVIL ENGINEER
Mombasa
Summary
I am a dedicated civil engineering professional who uses analytical skills and technology to deliver effective solutions. Committed to continuous learning and improvement, I thrive in teamwork and community service, aiming to make a positive impact in challenging situations. My goal is to provide technical solutions to society by applying my engineering expertise and problem-solving abilities to contribute meaningfully.
I am a seasoned civil engineering professional with 15 years of experience. Currently working at Mombasa Water Supply and Sanitation Company as a project engineer and heading the GIS department. I have a strong background in civil engineering, water supply, and project management, with a focus on Geographic Information Systems (GIS). I graduated from the Technical University of Mombasa with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, currently pursuing a Master's degree at Liverpool John Moore’s University to further my education. As an engineer, I have a vast knowledge of water supply and sanitation projects. I am a registered graduate civil engineer with the Engineering Board of Kenya (EBK) and a member of the Institute of Engineers of Kenya.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
PROJECT ENGINEER
Mombasa Water Supply & Sanitation Company
02.2019 - Current
- Overseeing project implementation by working with the consultant and the contractor on behalf of Mombasa Water company
- Program for The Improvement of Water Services in Mombasa County - West Mainland Phase 1 Contract No.: MOWI/KWSCRP-1/W001/2017-2018 Contract sum: KES 404,375,960.86 – Completed
- Rehabilitation & Extension of Mombasa Water Supply Distribution Works: Contract No
- KE-MOWASCO-16769-CW-RFB Contract Sum: KES 749,200,538.34 – Ongoing
- Mombasa Water Distribution Works for North Mainland Short-Term Works Lot 1a CONTRACT NO.: KE-CWSB-150896-CW-RFB Contract Sum: KES
- 781,423,747.64 – Ongoing
- Contract for Chamunyu-Mwamulai Water Pipeline Extension Project
- Tender No
- MWSS/WSTF/030/2022-2023 Contract Sum: KES18,368,343.00 – Ongoing
- Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
GIS Administrator
Mombasa Water Supply & Sanitation Company
02.2020 - Current
- Administration of the company's GIS database, operating system, software management and integration
- Plan and implement ad-hoc spatial data collection campaign for continuous improvement of the database
- Design, develop and maintain GIS and production schedules
- Retrieve, process and archive spatial data
- Train, mentor and coach staff for data collection and data entry
- Organize a GIS team of GIS technicians in data capture
- Ensure the security of archived spatial data and GIS equipment of the company
- Production of maps, reports, and other products
Assistant Administrator - Geographic Information System (GIS)
Mombasa Water Supply & Sanitation Company
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Administration of the company's GIS database, operating system, software management and integration
- Plan and implement ad-hoc spatial data collection campaign for continuous improvement of the database
- Design, develop and maintain GIS and production schedules
- Retrieve, process and archive spatial data
- Train, mentor and coach staff for data collection and data entry
- Organize a GIS team of GIS technicians in data capture
- Ensure the security of archived spatial data and GIS equipment of the company
- Production of maps, reports, and other products
Technical Officer
Mombasa Water Supply & Sanitation Company
01.2013 - 09.2018
- Designing and supervising small water projects in the regions
- In charge of technical teams in the unit
- Managing the distribution of water in the region
- Reducing Non-Revenue Water
Customer Identification Survey Team Leader
Mombasa Water Supply & Sanitation Company
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Heading customer identification survey (CIS) a component of Seureca International (a consultant)
- Heading and supervising the surveyors
- Identifying the company’s assets for GIS works
- Data collection and analysis
Meter Reader/ Zonal Officer
Mombasa Water Supply & Sanitation Company
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Revenue collection
- Meter reading
Intern
Kiambu Resident Engineer’s Office
01.2008 - 04.2008
- Project: Repair and rehabilitation of Kirigiti- Rioki- Ngewa- Kibichoi road (C64 RD)
- Taking measurements
- Materials Testing in laboratory
Intern
S.S Mehta & Sons Limited
09.2007 - 12.2007
- Project: Repair and rehabilitation of Kirigiti- Rioki- Ngewa- Kibichoi Road (C64 RD)
- Survey works
- Earth works and Leveling
- Bitumen laying
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Technical University of Mombasa
01.2012 - 01.2019
Diploma - Civil Engineering
Mombasa Polytechnic University
01.2009 - 01.2010
Diploma - Building and Civil Engineering
Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology
01.2005 - 01.2008
Kenya Certificate of Secondary School - undefined
Kigumo Bendera High School
01.2001 - 01.2004
Kenya Primary School Education - undefined
Ikumbi Primary School
01.1993 - 01.2000
Masters of Science - Civil Engineering
Liverpool John Moore’s University
01.2023 - Current
Skills
Microsoft Office packages
undefinedCertification
I, the undersigned certify that these data correctly describe me, my qualifications and my experience.
Professionalbodiesregistration
- Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK), Graduate Engineer No. B21199, 01/01/21
- Institute of Engineers of Kenya, Graduate Engineer No. G. 13806, 01/01/24
Collegeattendedforprofessionaltraining
- Mombasa Polytechnic University, Technical education program, Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology, Technical education program, Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering
- Kiambu Institute of Computer & Engineering, Certificate of Archi CAD software course
- Kenya Water Institute, Non-Revenue Water, Water Resources Management, GIS mapping, Mobile mapping using Mobile mapper field software
Employmentandprofessionalworkexperience
Working in Mombasa Water for more than 15 years has provided me with a good opportunity to acquire vast experience in Water resources management, Water supply network development and maintenance, Project Management, GIS works collaboration with government agencies, and internal and external donors. In my career progression, I look forward to achieving great heights and providing solutions for humanity. Effective communication skills, Management of both staff and contractors, Occupational health safety (OHS), Providing technical assistance to multi-disciplined teams, Project design, tendering and contracts management., Mombasa Water Supply & Sanitation Company, Project Engineer, 02/2019 - Present, Program for The Improvement of Water Services in Mombasa County - West Mainland Phase 1, MOWI/KWSCRP-1/W001/2017-2018, KES 404,375,960.86, Completed, Overseeing project implementation by working with the consultant and the contractor on behalf of Mombasa Water company, Rehabilitation & Extension of Mombasa Water Supply Distribution Works, KE-MOWASCO-16769-CW-RFB, KES 749,200,538.34, Ongoing, Overseeing project implementation by working with the consultant and the contractor on behalf of Mombasa Water company, Mombasa Water Distribution Works for North Mainland Short-Term Works Lot 1a, KE-CWSB-150896-CW-RFB, KES 781,423,747.64, Ongoing, Overseeing project implementation by working with the consultant and the contractor on behalf of Mombasa Water company, Chamunyu-Mwamulai Water Pipeline Extension Project, KE-CWSB-150896-CW-RFB, MWSS/WSTF/030/2022-2023, KES 18,368,343.00, Ongoing, Overseeing project implementation by working with the consultant and the contractor on behalf of Mombasa Water company, Mombasa Water Supply & Sanitation Company, GIS Administrator, 02/2020 - Present, Administration of the company's GIS database, operating system, software management and integration., Plan and implement ad-hoc spatial data collection campaign for continuous improvement of the database., Design, develop and maintain GIS and production schedules., Retrieve, process and archive spatial data., Train, mentor and coach staff for data collection and data entry., Organize a GIS team of GIS technicians in data capture., Ensure the security of archived spatial data and GIS equipment of the company., Production of maps, reports, and other products., Mombasa Water Supply & Sanitation Company, Assistant Administrator - Geographic Information System (GIS), 09/2018 - 02/2020, Administration of the company's GIS database, operating system, software management and integration., Plan and implement ad-hoc spatial data collection campaign for continuous improvement of the database., Design, develop and maintain GIS and production schedules., Retrieve, process and archive spatial data., Train, mentor and coach staff for data collection and data entry., Organize a GIS team of GIS technicians in data capture., Ensure the security of archived spatial data and GIS equipment of the company., Production of maps, reports, and other products., Mombasa Water Supply & Sanitation Company, Technical Officer, 09/2013 - 09/2018, Designing and supervising small water projects in the regions., In charge of technical teams in the unit., Managing the distribution of water in the region., Reducing Non-Revenue Water., Mombasa Water Supply & Sanitation Company, Customer Identification Survey Team Leader, 2011 - 2013, Heading customer identification survey (CIS) a component of Seureca International (a consultant)., Heading and supervising the surveyors., Identifying the company’s assets for GIS works., Data collection and analysis., Mombasa Water Supply & Sanitation Company, Meter Reader/ Zonal Officer, 2009 - 2011, Revenue collection., Meter reading., S.S Mehta & Sons Limited, Intern, 09/2007 - 12/2007, Survey works., Earth works and Leveling., Bitumen laying., Kiambu Resident Engineer’s Office, Intern, 01/2008 - 04/2008, Taking measurements., Materials Testing in laboratory.
Personal Information
- Age: 38
- Date of Birth: 04/16/86
- Marital Status: Married With 3 Daughters
Honoursandawards
Best Performer of the Year, 2014, Mombasa Water Supply and Sanitation Company
Profilelink
https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-jacob-k-213a9982/
Timeline
Masters of Science - Civil Engineering
Liverpool John Moore’s University
01.2023 - Current
GIS Administrator
Mombasa Water Supply & Sanitation Company
02.2020 - Current
PROJECT ENGINEER
Mombasa Water Supply & Sanitation Company
02.2019 - Current
Assistant Administrator - Geographic Information System (GIS)
Mombasa Water Supply & Sanitation Company
09.2018 - 02.2020
Technical Officer
Mombasa Water Supply & Sanitation Company
01.2013 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Technical University of Mombasa
01.2012 - 01.2019
Customer Identification Survey Team Leader
Mombasa Water Supply & Sanitation Company
01.2011 - 01.2013
Meter Reader/ Zonal Officer
Mombasa Water Supply & Sanitation Company
01.2009 - 01.2011
Diploma - Civil Engineering
Mombasa Polytechnic University
01.2009 - 01.2010
Intern
Kiambu Resident Engineer’s Office
01.2008 - 04.2008
Intern
S.S Mehta & Sons Limited
09.2007 - 12.2007
Diploma - Building and Civil Engineering
Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology
01.2005 - 01.2008
Kenya Certificate of Secondary School - undefined
Kigumo Bendera High School
01.2001 - 01.2004
Kenya Primary School Education - undefined
Ikumbi Primary School
01.1993 - 01.2000
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