John Mbua
Quality Manager
Nairobi
Summary
Certified Quality Professional with a 12 years successful career delivering efficiency and maintaining ISO 9000 Quality systems. Drives smooth operations of Engineering and production lines, coordinates efforts of employees and facilitates communication between management and engineering departments. Demonstrated experience of working in the Construction/Engineering industry reviewing and interpreting regulatory and programmatic guidance, implementation of corporate compliance, risk management and corrective action programs across Africa, Middle East and Central Asia with a variety of International Governments, Contractors and US.Millitary which includes KBR, USACE, Relyant Global, NAVFAC, World Bank and United Nations. Motivated to deliver within cost, timeframe and quality constraints through strategic project planning. Hardworking and passionate to lead high-performing teams by example.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
15
15
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
QA/QC Officer
CADG Engineering Pte Ltd
10.2019 - Current
- CADG directly manages and implements complex engineering, construction, infrastructure, economic development, and international relief projects. Firm has completed more than $800 Million in projects across Africa, Asia, and Middle East. Its past and present clients include United Nations, European Union, and American and international governments.
- Keys Roles & Responsibilities
- Quality and Safety:
- Collaborating with design and construction teams to ascertain and meet technical scope.
- Preparation of quality Assurance/Control plans and maintenance of Quality Management System (QMS) and its continuous improvement.
- Conduct regular safety inspections, identify potential hazards, and implement corrective actions promptly.
- Project Planning and Execution:
- Develop and implement comprehensive project plan, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
- Coordinate with project team to ensure smooth project execution.
- Monitor project progress, identify and address potential issues or delays, and implement corrective measures as needed.
- Regularly communicate project updates, milestones, and any changes to stakeholders
- Site Supervision and Coordination:
- Supervise and manage all on-site construction activities, ensuring adherence to project plans, safety regulations, and quality standards.
- Oversee work of contractors, subcontractors, and laborers, ensuring compliance with project specifications and schedules.
- Coordinate deliveries of materials, equipment, and resources on-site
- Conduct regular inspections to assess construction progress, quality, and compliance with building codes and regulations.
- Resource Management:
- Efficiently allocate resources, including labor, equipment, and materials, to optimize productivity and meet project deadlines.
- Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely availability of required materials, while managing costs effectively
- Monitor and track resource utilization and take appropriate actions to maintain project efficiency.
- Communication and Documentation:
- Serve as primary point of contact for all on-QAQC site construction-related matters, facilitating effective communication between stakeholders.
- Prepare and maintain accurate QAQC project documentation, including daily progress reports, site diaries, incident reports, and change orders.
- Conduct regular QAQC meetings with project team.
Project Engineer
Superfit Steelcon Ltd
10.2013 - 09.2019
- Roles & Responsibilities
- Completed construction goals safely on budget and to desired deadline.
- Created detailed project schedules and worked closely with subcontractors to manage deadlines.
- Drafted project documentation including work procedures, method statements, construction plans and risk assessments.
- Reduced 10% costs by allocating site resources and subcontractors for strict budget controls.
- Reviewed designs, plans and reports with the design stakeholders to ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Enforced construction health and safety protocols which minimize accidents and injury during the construction process.
- Coordinated all project resources, goals and activities, facilitated successful closure and handover.
- Executed quality assurance activities, and made sure results aligned 100% with client requirements.
Civil Engineer
S.S.Mehha & Sons Ltd
05.2012 - 09.2013
- Keys Roles & Responsibilities
- Visited sites to review work progress and drive process improvements.
- Involved in taking site tests and materials verification and assessed their strength and quality before been used on site.
- Supported quality standards and verified premium quality of on-site construction materials.
- Liaised with architects and management teams and resolved any technical issues.
- Oversaw Quality Control (QC) for construction teams, delivered results in line with project specifications.
Civil Engineer Trainee
Daje Enterprises Ltd
06.2011 - 04.2012
- Responsibilities
- Coordinated project meetings, took detailed project minutes.
- Assisted with fieldwork for data collection, site inspections and observations.
- Implemented traffic control measures and maintained during construction.
- Helped with civil drafting in AutoCAD.
- Observed and attended meetings with project stakeholders.
- Monitored and recorded contractor work and progress of contractors
- Helped with surveys, inspected sites and associated reports.
Education
MBA - Strategic Management
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Techno
Kenya 05.2023 - Current
Certificate - Environmental Impact Assessment & Audit (EIA/EA)
Kenya National Cleaner Production Centre
Kenya 09.2022 - 10.2022
Certificate - Monitoring & Evaluation
Vantage Africa School of Leadership
Kenya 05.2021 - 07.2021
Certificate - Supervisory Skill Development
Vantage Africa School of Leadership
Kenya 11.2020 - 12.2020
Diploma - Project Management
Kenya Institiute of Management
Kenya 05.2017 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Nairobi
Kenya 09.2006 - 09.2011
Skills
Construction documentation managementundefined
Certification
Quality Certifications
Affiliations
American Society for Quality (ASQ)-Membership No:65942248
Chartered Quality Institute (CQI)-Membership No:6153217
PMI Certified Member-Membership No:6483142
Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)-Membership No: B7000
Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)-Membership No: G.8281
Kenya Association of Project Managers (KAPM)-Membership No.646
Evaluation Society of Kenya (ESK)-Membership No.2209238
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
MBA - Strategic Management
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Techno
05.2023 - Current
Certificate - Environmental Impact Assessment & Audit (EIA/EA)
Kenya National Cleaner Production Centre
09.2022 - 10.2022
Certificate - Monitoring & Evaluation
Vantage Africa School of Leadership
05.2021 - 07.2021
Certificate - Supervisory Skill Development
Vantage Africa School of Leadership
11.2020 - 12.2020
QA/QC Officer
CADG Engineering Pte Ltd
10.2019 - Current
Diploma - Project Management
Kenya Institiute of Management
05.2017 - 09.2019
Project Engineer
Superfit Steelcon Ltd
10.2013 - 09.2019
Civil Engineer
S.S.Mehha & Sons Ltd
05.2012 - 09.2013
Civil Engineer Trainee
Daje Enterprises Ltd
06.2011 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Nairobi
09.2006 - 09.2011
Quality Certifications
Certified Manager of Quality and Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE from American Society for Quality (ASQ)_2023
Certified Quality Practitioner (PCQI) from CQI | The Chartered Quality Institute_2023
Certified Quality Control Manager (CQM-C USACE) from US Army Corp of Engineers_2022
Certified CQI/IRCA ISO 9001:2015 QMS Lead Auditor from BSCIC Certifications Pvt. Ltd_2023
Certified QMS Associate Auditor from IRCA | International Register of Certificated Auditors_2022
Project Management Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) from Project Management Institute (PMI)_2022
Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) from Project Management Institute (PMI) _2023
Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master (DASSM) from Project Management Institute (PMI) -2023
Monitoring & Evaluation Certifications
Certified Monitoring & Evaluation Professional (M&E) from Vantage Africa School of Leadership
Environmental, Health & Safety Certifications
International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH IGC) from NEBOSH_2023
Certified OSHA 30Hr Construction Safety from National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP)_2023
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