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LEWIS KELVIN KAIRU MUCHUGU

CIVIL ENGINEER, ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPT DESIGNER.
Nairobi

Summary

A young gentleman aspiring to progress my career. I have a high level of consistency in my areas of work. I desire to obtain a meaningful and challenging placement that will enable me learn and gain practical knowledge and skills for the benefit of your organization.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Project Manager, Architectural Concept Designer.

Namlah Homes Limited
Nairobi
08.2022 - 01.2023

As a Project manager i was;-

  • Developing project plans that outline the scope, timelines, budgets, and resources required.
  • Obtaining all necessary approvals and permits from local authorities.
  • Developing project schedules that allocate tasks and activities to team members and contractors.
  • Procuring all necessary resources and materials required for the project.
  • Identifying selecting and hiring contractors and subcontractors who will perform specific tasks or activities.
  • Developing and implement safety plans that comply with regulations and ensure worker safety.
  • Conducting site assessments to identify potential hazards or challenges.
  • Developing and implementing quality plans that ensure all work meets required standards and specifications.
  • Developing communication plans that keep stakeholders informed about project progress and changes.
  • Identifying and managing project risks that may affect project outcomes.


As an Architectural Concept Designer;-

  • Working with the project team to establish design objectives and parameters.
  • Developing initial design concepts based on the client's needs, preferences, and budget.
  • Refining design concepts based on feedback from stakeholders.
  • Creating 2D and 3D visualizations of the design concepts using specialized software.
  • Ensuring that the design concepts comply with building codes and regulations.
  • Collaborating with the project team to ensure that the design concepts are feasible and can be implemented.
  • Researching materials and finishes that can be used in the design concepts, based on the client's preferences, budget, and durability requirements.
  • Staying up-to-date with industry trends, innovations, and best practices related to architectural design and visualizations.
  • Providing support during the bidding and contractor selection process by providing drawings, specifications, and other relevant information to prospective contractors.

Architectural Concept Designer

Rehan properties
Nairobi
05.2022 - 08.2022

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Create design concepts for buildings and spaces
  • Develop and refine design ideas based on client feedback
  • Create 2D and 3D visualizations of design concepts using specialized software
  • Ensure compliance with building codes and regulations
  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other project team members
  • Present design concepts to clients and respond to feedback
  • Research materials and finishes for use in design concepts
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices related to architectural design and visualizations.

General Foreman

CHINA ROADS AND BRIDGE CORPORATION
Nairobi
02.2020 - 08.2021

UPGRADE OF ROADS IN DENSELY POPULATED AREAS AND INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Maintain departmental compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Manage and follow up on fuel usage.
  • Ensure departmental adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
  • Recordkeeping.
  • (Job cards and fuel records).
  • Manage other employees.
  • Schedule, route, maintain, and track transport vehicles.
  • Negotiate with suppliers.
  • Resolve disputes.
  • Analyze the effectiveness of operations.
  • Implement and enforce transportation scheduling and policy changes.

Brand Specialist

Hope for A New Kenya
Nairobi
09.2014 - 11.2020

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop brand strategies
  • Create brand guidelines
  • Ensure brand consistency across all marketing materials and communications
  • Conduct market research and analysis to understand target audience and competitors
  • Collaborate with creative and marketing teams to develop and execute brand campaigns
  • Monitor and track brand performance metrics, such as brand awareness and perception
  • Manage brand reputation and respond to customer feedback and complaints
  • Develop and maintain relationships with brand ambassadors and influencers
  • Manage brand partnerships and sponsorships
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices related to branding and marketing.

Site Manager

Jawi contractors.
Nairobi
01.2018 - 01.2020

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Oversee and ensure that all safety rules are being followed at all sites at all times.
  • Produce work schedules in accordance with availability of employees and materials.
  • Monitor the attendance of crew.
  • Coordinate daily tasks according to priorities and plans, adjusting as necessary due to weather.
  • Personnel Recruit, hire, mentor, manage and train employees and contractors.
  • Provide for adequate resources and staffing to meet safety needs, regulations, best practices, laws and project schedule Emphasis on the safe use of tools, machinery and equipment including training on safety gear, helmets, and procedures.
  • Develop and oversee quality standards on all sites.
  • Resolve conflicts or miscommunication that may happen on site quickly and amicably .
  • Report project status to supervisors, site engineers and officials regularly.

Construction Foreman

CONSTRUCTION OF A MANSIONATE
Nairobi
09.2017 - 10.2018

Duties and responsibilities

  • Coordinate tasks according to priorities and plans
  • Produce schedules and monitor attendance of crew
  • Allocate general and daily responsibilities
  • Supervise and train workers and tradespeople
  • Ensure manpower and resources are adequate
  • Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met
  • Supervise the use of machinery and equipment
  • Monitor expenditure and ensure it remains within budget
  • Resolve problems when they arise
  • Report on progress to managers, engineers etc.

INTERN

Deeler berg
Nairobi
06.2017 - 08.2017

Worked with Norwegian engineering company at the new vita foam factory on installation and design works of foam machines.

BUILDING WORKS ASSISTANT

East African General
Dar-es-salaam
06.2016 - 05.2017

Installation of HVAC systems at the COCACOLA factory in Dar-es- salaam, Tanzania As a junior engineer I collaborated with professional structural and mechanical engineers from USA & CHINA, in the installation of modern air conditioning systems.

Attachè

RicSale Contractors
Nairobi
01.2016 - 06.2016

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensure manpower and resources are adequate.
  • Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met.
  • Reading blueprints and construction plans, maintaining equipment’s and manage paperwork.
  • Working on the project site alongside the crew.
  • maintaining the material store.

Education

DIPLOMA IN TECHNOLOGY CIVIL ENGINEERING -

THE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA (T.U.K)
Nairobi,Kenya.
09.2014 - 11.2019

B.C.E Driving License And Computer Packages. -

PETANNS DRIVING SCHOOL AND COMPUTER COLLEGE
Nairobi,Kenya.
01.2014 - 05.2014

High School Diploma -

KIROGO BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
Muranga,Kenya.
01.2010 - 11.2013

A.E.F REUBEN PRYMARY SCHOOL
Nairobi,Kenya
01.2000 - 11.2009

Skills

    3D and 2d visualisation

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Software

Rendering softwares

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Timeline

Project Manager, Architectural Concept Designer.

Namlah Homes Limited
08.2022 - 01.2023

Architectural Concept Designer

Rehan properties
05.2022 - 08.2022

General Foreman

CHINA ROADS AND BRIDGE CORPORATION
02.2020 - 08.2021

Site Manager

Jawi contractors.
01.2018 - 01.2020

Construction Foreman

CONSTRUCTION OF A MANSIONATE
09.2017 - 10.2018

INTERN

Deeler berg
06.2017 - 08.2017

BUILDING WORKS ASSISTANT

East African General
06.2016 - 05.2017

Attachè

RicSale Contractors
01.2016 - 06.2016

DIPLOMA IN TECHNOLOGY CIVIL ENGINEERING -

THE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA (T.U.K)
09.2014 - 11.2019

Brand Specialist

Hope for A New Kenya
09.2014 - 11.2020

B.C.E Driving License And Computer Packages. -

PETANNS DRIVING SCHOOL AND COMPUTER COLLEGE
01.2014 - 05.2014

High School Diploma -

KIROGO BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
01.2010 - 11.2013

A.E.F REUBEN PRYMARY SCHOOL
01.2000 - 11.2009
LEWIS KELVIN KAIRU MUCHUGUCIVIL ENGINEER, ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPT DESIGNER.