Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Khadija  Omar

Khadija Omar

Nairobi

Summary

EBK Membership: B19616

IEK Membership : G 8729

NEMA Associate Expert Registration No: 11976

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Civil Engineer

Kenya National highways Authority
Nairobi
06.2020 - Current
  • Integrated known material stress factors into construction planning to support safe and lasting Highway Structures .
  • Developed and implemented solutions to maintain and improve the Country's infrastructure as part of the Authority's Trunk Road Planning Committee.
  • Collaborated with civil technicians to gather project equipment and update maps, drawings and blueprints.
  • Planned, directed and participated in surveying activities in preparation of survey instructions.
  • Analyzed survey reports, maps, blueprints, and other topographical and geologic data to plan infrastructure and construction projects.
  • Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.
  • Provided technical and professional engineering support services in design, construction, and traffic engineering.
  • Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
  • Assessed construction and demolition operations for compliance with safety rules and environmental regulations.
  • Performed routine training and attended special events to enhance job knowledge and skills.

Assistant Engineer

ARAK Consulting Engineers
Nairobi
01.2019 - 04.2020
  • Assisted in development, design and execution of projects.
  • Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
  • Determined budget, manpower, schedule and material needed to successfully execute projects.
  • Provided technical assistance to the Design team when needed.
  • Used AutoCad drafting software to create drainage plans.
  • Generated cost estimates for inclusion in proposed capital and expense budgets.
  • Assisted with coordination of new equipment installation and implementation.
  • Prepared standard reports and documentation to communicate results to senior management.
  • Prepared bid proposals for presentation to potential clients under supervision of senior engineer.

Assistant Project Engineer

White Lotus Projects
Nairobi
09.2017 - 12.2018
  • Liaised with company executives and project managers to acquire resources to move projects forward.
  • Communicated with industrial equipment installers to deliver technical support throughout project execution.
  • Delivered regular compliance reports to drive process improvement and corrective measures.
  • Assisted with cost proposal development and customer presentations.
  • Identified technical risks within the project.
  • Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Tongji University , Shanghai, China
07.2017

Skills

  • Structural analysis
  • AutoCAD proficiency
  • Resource Mobilization
  • Procurement and Contract Management
  • Hydraulic engineering
  • Public Relations
  • Infrastructure management
  • Project Management
  • Project Implementation
  • Green engineering techniques

Affiliations

  • Project Management Institute
  • Engineers Board of Kenya
  • The Institution of Engineers of Kenya
  • Environment Institute of Kenya

Certification

Certification - Certifying Body

  • Environmental Management - Nebosh
  • PMP- PMI

Languages

English, Swahili
Native language
Chinese (Mandarin)
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Civil Engineer - Kenya National highways Authority
06.2020 - Current
Assistant Engineer - ARAK Consulting Engineers
01.2019 - 04.2020
Assistant Project Engineer - White Lotus Projects
09.2017 - 12.2018
Tongji University - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Khadija Omar