MALVIN MKALA MWACHI
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
Project Management professional with 8+ years of experience in the construction and infrastructure sectors. Expertise in overseeing BTS site builds, DC upgrades, solar installations, and complex projects. Skilled in quality control, EHS compliance, cost efficiency, and optimizing project delivery. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, foster client relationships, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Whitespace Technologies Limited
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Oversaw BTS site builds, solar installations, DC upgrades, and refurbishments, completing over 400 projects with a focus on cost-effectiveness and EHS compliance.
- Prepared bills of quantities, project schedules, and cost-tracking reports for diverse projects
- Developed and implemented an optimized control framework for all projects, ensuring alignment with contractual specifications and project objectives.
- Communicated contractual obligations to stakeholders and updated Site Manager and senior managers.
- Developed and implemented new project models, improving delivery timelines by 20%.
- Providing project schedule updates and reports to the client and management team for review
- Handled administrative tasks such as record management, cost and inventory reporting, and material procurement.
- Prepared and submitted budget estimates, project updates, and cost-tracking reports for management review.
- Negotiated contract terms with vendors and subcontractors, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
- Performed regular project reviews to verify alignment with plans and quality standards.
- Maintained effective client relationships by addressing concerns and providing regular updates.
- Ensured adherence to EHS procedures during project implementation and developed enhanced protocols to address specific challenges
- Supported technical quality reviews, oversaw client equipment acceptance, and ensured seamless project handovers.
- Assisted technical teams in resolving operational and maintenance issues for handed-over client sites and installations.
- Contributed to the design and construction of roads for inaccessible sites and oversaw their implementation.
- Contributed to a Grid connection project for new BTS site builds, overseeing the application process, construction, connection, and metering of the sites
Project Manager
Leadcom (IS) K-A Tech Mahindra Company
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Led 300+ projects, including BTS sites, solar installations, and DC upgrades, achieving 95% on-time delivery.
- Managed project timelines, budgets, and quality standards, ensuring contractual obligations were met.
- Improved vendor management processes, reducing delays and costs by 15%.
- Ensured 100% compliance with EHS protocols, improving safety measures across all projects
- Assisted technical teams in resolving 90%+ operational and maintenance issues for client sites and installations post-handover.
- Communicated contractual requirements to suppliers and provided Daily updates to the Site Manager and senior construction managers, ensuring timely project progression
- Collaborated with supervisory teams, contractors, and clients to resolve 95% of work process, project implementation, and construction-related issues."
- Prepared accurate quantity estimates for clients, covering BTS site construction, solar installations, DC upgrades, site refurbishments, road construction, and colocation projects, totaling over $10 million in project value.
- Maintained strong client relationships, resolving 95% of issues and addressing client needs promptly.
- Created new project implementation approaches for constructing diverse infrastructure projects for clients to enable meeting client timelines
- Negotiated contract terms with vendors and subcontractors, securing favorable costs, timelines, and quality standards for 300+ projects.
- Prepared and submitted budget estimates, project reports, and cost-tracking documents, contributing to the successful evaluation of 300+ projects with a 10% cost savings.
Quality Control Manager
Leadcom (IS) Kenya
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Reduced non-conformance issues by 20% through the introduction of new quality assurance systems and procedures.
- Improved final product quality by overseeing 100+ material and product inspections, ensuring 95% compliance with standards.
- Led 10+ successful external audits, resulting in 100% adherence to quality requirements.
- Enhanced training effectiveness, organizing 5+ training sessions that improved staff compliance with quality standards by 30%.
Project Coordinator
Leadcom (IS) Kenya-A Tech Mahindra Company
03.2019 - 12.2020
- Assisted in preparing bills of quantities for 200+ projects, including BTF site builds, colocation, and foundation work.
- Provided weekly progress reports for projects and coordinated technical support, reducing site downtime by 15%.
- Supervised 10+ field teams, ensuring 100% on-time project delivery, and managed vendor contracts for cost-effective execution.
- Facilitated communication across 10+ stakeholders, ensuring smooth project coordination and 100% client acceptance for installations.
- Maintained relationships with 15+ clients, resolving issues within 24 hours, and ensured on-time delivery of client deliverables.
- Implemented environmental health and safety measures, improving compliance by 20%, and identified 10% cost-saving opportunities through project analysis.
Construction Management Assistant
Omkara Construction Limited
06.2017 - 02.2019
- Supervised daily site progress for 100+ projects, providing regular updates to the construction manager and management team
- Measured and estimated quantities of materials used on-site, ensuring 100% accuracy in inventory tracking for projects.
- Interpreted and ensured adherence to construction documents (drawings, specifications) for 100+ projects.
- Prepared daily and monthly progress reports for projects, contributing to timely management decision-making.
- Managed contracts and scopes for 20+ subcontractors, maintaining 100% project compliance and quality.
Education
Bachelor of Urban & Regional Planning - Urban And Regional Planning
The University of Nairobi
Kenya05.2017
High School Diploma -
Friends School Kamusinga
Kenya11.2011
Skills
- Project Handover
- Regulatory Compliance
- Operational Efficiency
- Crisis Management
- Project Lifecycle Management
- Legal Knowledge
- Project Improvement
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Equipment & Asset Management
- Project Handover
- Regulatory Compliance
- Operational Efficiency
- Crisis Management
- Project Lifecycle Management
- Legal Knowledge
- Project Improvement
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Equipment & Asset Management
- Project Handover
- Regulatory Compliance
- Operational Efficiency
- Crisis Management
- Project Lifecycle Management
- Legal Knowledge
- Project Improvement
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Equipment & Asset Management
- Project Handover
- Regulatory Compliance
- Operational Efficiency
- Crisis Management
- Project Lifecycle Management
- Legal Knowledge
- Project Improvement
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Equipment & Asset Management
- Project Handover
- Regulatory Compliance
- Operational Efficiency
- Crisis Management
- Project Lifecycle Management
- Legal Knowledge
- Project Improvement
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Equipment & Asset Management
Accomplishments
- Participated in the design and development of BTS site build template, construction documents, construction procedure, and handing over for ATC Kenya and successful delivery of over 400 BTS site builds under the turnkey project model.
- Completed the project while adhering to stringent EHS standards and ensuring high-quality construction on-site while meeting the required contractual obligations.
- Effectively managed the project using a dynamic approach aligned with the client's requirements and expectations.
Professionalstrengths
- Project Management Expertise
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Contract Negotiation and Management
- Team Leadership and Coordination
- Client Relationship Management
Professionaltrainingandskills
- Construction Project Management Planning and Construction Cost Management Planning, 06/18, Homescope Developers Training Program
- High Proficiency in Computer Studies and Basic Concepts of Information and Communication Technology, 03/12
- Professional Management Professional Training, 06/20
- Professional Management Professional Training, 09/23
Professional Trainings and Skills
June 2018: Trained in Construction Project Management Planning and Construction Cost Management Planning at Homescope Developers Training Program.
· March 2012: High Proficiency in Computer Studies and Basic Concepts of Information and Communication Technology
· June 2020 and September 2023: Professional Management Professional Training.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS project and MS Office
Referees
- Available on Request.
Timeline
Project Manager
Whitespace Technologies Limited
01.2023 - 11.2024
Project Manager
Leadcom (IS) K-A Tech Mahindra Company
09.2021 - 12.2022
Quality Control Manager
Leadcom (IS) Kenya
01.2021 - 08.2021
Project Coordinator
Leadcom (IS) Kenya-A Tech Mahindra Company
03.2019 - 12.2020
Construction Management Assistant
Omkara Construction Limited
06.2017 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Urban & Regional Planning - Urban And Regional Planning
The University of Nairobi
High School Diploma -
Friends School Kamusinga
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