Marion Muruka Gularire
Project Manager
Nairobi
Summary
Hardworking Project Manager offering more than 7 years of leadership experience working with functional and cross functional project teams on various projects. Successful at building and maintaining open communication between team members, clients and leadership. Quality-driven and proactive with advanced understanding of contract management, contractor oversight and construction administration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Language
3
3
Certificates
Work History
Freelance Project Manager
Manageiva Agile Consultancy
Nairobi
01.2021 - Current
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
- Planned, designed and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Provided detailed product orders based on project drawings and technical specifications.
- Led project teams through design, construction and launch process.
Project Manager, PMO
Profica Professional Projects Ltd
Nairobi
07.2020 - Current
- Authored customized user manuals for specific system configurations, tailoring content to unique employee skill profiles.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Stakeholder management.
- Maintained clear communication with precise technical writing to document and inform critical processes.
- Made decisions independently and collaboratively on project-related challenges.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Planned, designed and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Led project teams through design, construction and launch process.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory parameters in complex projects with overlapping policies.
- Certified in FIDIC Red Contract Application for project management.
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
Assistant Project Manager
Profica Professional Projects Ltd
Nairobi
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Escalated incidents to next level to remain compliant with company's standards and procedures.
- Assisted project managers by tracking, organizing and analyzing project financial information.
- Supported project managers in managing schedules and milestones.
- Worked with senior project managers to assist with day-to-day functions.
- Tracked project performance to analyze successful completion of short- and long-term goals.
- Identified project scopes, constraints, risks and deadlines.
- Prepared and filed documents and collected data to track performance and efficiency.
- Used Kahua and PPO to create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
Junior Project Manager
Betts Townsend Taylor CPM LTD
Nairobi
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Coordinated project meetings and confirmed relevant stakeholder awareness of tasks, goals and project timelines.
- Contributed to estimating and presenting project costs before project kick-off to set expectations, promote accountability and maintain sustainable profit margins.
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Escalated incidents to next level to remain compliant with company's standards and procedures.
Bid Coordinator
Betts Townsend Taylor CPM LTD
Nairobi
02.2014 - 05.2019
- Delivered comprehensive bid proposals for Occupier services and Investor Services projects and gained client approval on costs.
- Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data.
- Calculated correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors and vendors.
- Collaborated with sales resources and set timeframes for project deliverables in response to requests for proposals.
- Maintained privacy and confidentiality of all information for existing and prospective clients to protect personal and business interests.
- Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work.
- Collected historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
Project Coordinator
Betts Townsend Taylor CPM LTD
Nairobi
03.2016 - 01.2018
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
- Coordinated presentations for customers and project members to detail project scope, progress and results.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Photocopied, distributed and emailed documents to project managers.
- Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
- Assisted with onboarding newly hired staff members and coached on task prioritization.
- Coordinated venue and catering arrangements, speaker and attendee liaison and material distribution for meetings and events.
- Arranged travel and accommodation for team members and project partners.
- Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
Office Administrator
Betts Townsend Taylor CPM LTD
Nairobi
02.2014 - 06.2016
- Supported office manager with proactive correspondence management, document coordination and customer relations.
- Organized, facilitated and participated in community service efforts.
- Assisted with coordination and hosting of company events.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Scheduled conference rooms, prepared agendas and maintained calendars to prepare for meetings and events.
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
- Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping and other administrative functions.
- Kept accounts and records current by actively pursuing error resolutions and independently correcting problems.
- Maintained open communication with customers to foster positive relations and provide updates on issues.
- Evaluated office documentation to check accuracy and complete missing pieces, avoiding delays and maximizing team productivity.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Reconciled account files and produced monthly reports.
Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
Betts Townsend Taylor CPM LTD
Nairobi
02.2014 - 03.2016
- Coordinated events, prepared agendas and managed schedule for CEO.
- Booked travel by coordinating and reserving transportation and lodging.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Managed wardrobe by setting up dry-cleaning services, pressing garments and organizing clothing.
- Managed household budget by paying bills and balancing checking account.
- Transcribed dictated information to provide clearly written communication.
- Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
Education
PMP Certification - Project Management
Project Management Institute
Nairobi, Kenya 10.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Project Planning And Management
Moi University
Eldoret, Kenya 08.2009 - 12.2013
International Computer Driving License (ICDL) - Computer And Information Sciences
Institute of Advanced Technology
Nairobi, Kenya 01.2008 - 07.2008
High School Diploma -
Koru Girls High School
Kisumu, Kenya 01.2004 - 11.2007
Skills
Advanced problem solving
Project planning and development
Strategic planning
Contract Management
Project estimation and bidding
Budget administration
Construction management
Project Management
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute
- Kenya Association of Project Managers
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.
Chinese proverb
Timeline
FIDIC Red Book Implementation Certificate
05-2022
PMP Certification - Project Management
Project Management Institute
10.2021 - Current
Freelance Project Manager
Manageiva Agile Consultancy
01.2021 - Current
Interior Design Green Certification GBCSA
12-2020
Project Manager, PMO
Profica Professional Projects Ltd
07.2020 - Current
Assistant Project Manager
Profica Professional Projects Ltd
06.2019 - 07.2020
Junior Project Manager
Betts Townsend Taylor CPM LTD
01.2018 - 05.2019
Project Coordinator
Betts Townsend Taylor CPM LTD
03.2016 - 01.2018
Project Planning & Management Degree
10-2014
Bid Coordinator
Betts Townsend Taylor CPM LTD
02.2014 - 05.2019
Office Administrator
Betts Townsend Taylor CPM LTD
02.2014 - 06.2016
Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
Betts Townsend Taylor CPM LTD
02.2014 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Project Planning And Management
Moi University
08.2009 - 12.2013
International Computer Driving License (ICDL) - Computer And Information Sciences
Institute of Advanced Technology
01.2008 - 07.2008
High School Diploma -
Koru Girls High School
01.2004 - 11.2007
Certification
Project Planning & Management Degree
Accomplishments
- Successfully managed the fit out of Equinor Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania CAT B office
- Successfully managed the fit out of Mastercard Nairobi CAT B Design and Build office
- Successfully managed the fit out of Visa Nairobi CAT B Design and Build office
- Successfully managed the fit out of The Rockefeller Foundation CAT B office.
- Successfully managed the fit out of Boston Consulting Group Nairobi CAT B Design and Build.
- Carried Out Building Technical Due Diligence on various office spaces.
- Successfully completed the Thomson Reuters CAT B office.
- Successfully managed the fit out of Refinitiv CAT B office.
- Project Coordinator at The Hub Karen Mall – Retail main build Construction.
- Project Coordinator at Sarit Centre – Retail main build Construction.
- Successfully managed the fit out of Betts & Townsend office
- Successfully managed the design (Stage 1-4) fit out of EY Accra – CAT B office
Project Involved in:
Projects Done
Project Involved in:
- Equinor Dar-Es-Salaam CAT B office fit out.
- Mastercard Nairobi CAT B Design and Build office fit out.
- Visa Nairobi CAT B Design and Build office fit out.
- The Rockefeller Foundation CAT B office fit out.
- Boston Consulting Group Nairobi CAT B Design and Build office fit out.
- Building Technical Due Diligence on various office spaces.
- Thomson Reuters CAT B office fit out.
- Refinitiv CAT B office fit out.
- Project Rose – Hotel Apartment base build design (170 keys).
- The Hub Karen Mall – Retail main build.
- Sarit Centre – Retail main build.
- Betts & Townsend office fit out.
- EY Accra – CAT B office fit out
- British Council Nairobi – CAT B Office fit out.