MWAU AMBROSE MWENDWA
Civil Engineer
NAIROBI,30
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Organized civil and structural engineer with 4 years of experience leading complaint investigations, resolving quality issues and instituting quality metrics. Proficient in Autocad and Civil 3D design softwares. Strong leadership, teamwork and time management abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work History
QA/QC Engineer
Imprezza Construction Maltauro & Spa
Machakos, Kenya
06.2020 - Current
- Reviewed and approved quality requirements for purchase orders and engineering specifications to meet contract compliance.
- Prepared, documented and executed detailed test plans, test cases and defect reports.
- Designed and developed forms and instructions to evaluate, assess and report quality standards and data.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Monitored testing procedures and verified performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocol.
- Liaised between quality control and other departments and contractors, providing project updates and consultation.
- Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.
- Inspected Product or Service and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions.
Civil Engineer
China Aerospace Construction Group, Kenya, Corporation Limited
Nairobi , Kenya
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Developed and implemented solutions to maintain and improve client infrastructure at existing sites.
- Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.
- Integrated known material stress factors into construction planning to support safe and lasting buildings and infrastructure.
- Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
- Conferred with engineering staff and other personnel to identify and resolve problems with design or implementation.
- Managed quality assurance and laboratory testing for concreting operations.
- Inspected installation of precast structures, underground services, concrete and earthworks.
- Collaborated with civil technicians to gather project equipment and update maps, drawings and blueprints.
- Analyzed survey reports, maps, blueprints and other topographical and geologic data to plan infrastructure and construction projects.
- Planned, directed and participated in surveying activities and researching title reports and deeds in preparation of survey instructions.
- Performed routine training and attended special events to enhance job knowledge and skills.
- Assessed construction and demolition operations for compliance with safety rules and environmental regulations.
- Managed and participated in on-site cutovers, testing and restoration of facilities.
Field Lead Surveyor
Zhongmei Engineering Group Limited
Ngong, Kenya
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Field Surveyor
STECOL Corporation
Murang'a, Kenya
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Upgrading to Bitumen Standards Bobo-Kamahuha-Makuyu Road Project in Murang’a County
- Duties:
- Produce road layouts using surveying instruments and tools
- Perform daily record keeping on work performed on daily basis and share the record with the project department
- Review construction design to ensure proper quantities, dimensions and overall completeness
- Provide records and calculations in support of all survey activities
- Lead others in survey work and make survey computations
- Carrying out inspections to ensure that proper compliance with construction specifications is adhered to
- Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted on site
- Conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements
- Coordinate findings with the work of engineering and inspection personnel concerned with the project
- Provided levels as per design specification elevations of road structures.
- Coordinated survey crew activities and oversaw field operations.
- Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
- Compiled measurement and marker data from plats and drawings using public records to determine geographical boundaries of land parcels and utility locations.
- Gathered, organized and modeled data for survey reports and presentations.
- Supervised survey projects measuring volume capacity of landfills and containment ponds.
- Read and used topographical data to complete analysis of land plots and roadways.
- Assessed individual survey project needs and planned workflows.
- Completed complex technical surveys for development of roadway, intersection and bridge construction plans.
Site Supervisor
MSINGI AFRICA LIMITED
NAIROBI, Kenya
02.2017 - 09.2017
- Perform daily record keeping of work performed on a daily basis and share the record with the project manager
- Carrying out inspection to ensure that proper compliance with construction specifications is adhered to
- Selecting appropriate construction materials
- Liaising with relevant professional staff such as architects
- Managing, monitoring and inspecting work undertaken by contractors
- Obtaining planning and building regulation approvals.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Initiated onsite safety program and properly trained team members to decrease injuries.
- Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
- Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
- Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
- Coordinated site investigations, documented issues and escalated to executive teams.
- Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
- Implemented best practices and safe operating procedures.
- Guided employees and contractors in task completion, offering assistance to meet tight deadlines.
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Liaised with subcontractors regarding work progress.
- Enhanced communication between construction management and personnel to facilitate smooth project completion.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Prioritized and delegated workload based on available materials.
- Assisted managers in interviewing and selecting new workers.
Field engineer intern
AEGIS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, BITUMEN STANDARDS CIAGARIGA
Meru, Kenya
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Analysing survey reports and other geologic data
- Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards
- Direct in surveying to lay out installations and establish reference points, grade, and elevations to guide construction
- Estimate quantities, cost of materials and labour
- Inspection of materials used on site
- Provide technical advice regarding construction or modification on structures.
- Managed project documents, blueprints and specifications.
- Presented drawings to project managers and incorporated recommended changes.
- Oversaw quality assurance protocols to optimize designs.
- Made and checked complex engineering computations quickly and accurately.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Civil and Structural Engineering
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
Kakamega, Kenya. 02.2012 - 12.2016
Certified Public Accountant I & II - Accounting
Strathmore University
Nairobi, Kenya. 01.2011 - 12.2011
A Levels
Makueni Boys High School
Wote Town, Makueni County, Kenya. 01.2007 - 01.2010
O Levels
Mutweamboo Primary School
Kasikeu Town, Makueni County, Kenya 01.1998 - 01.2006
Skills
Structural engineering
undefinedAffiliations
A registered graduate engineer with a bachelor in civil and structural engineering program. Backed by successful internship experience and knowledge of engineering theories, principles, specifications and standards. With proficient knowledge in construction methods, traffic and materials engineering, water resource engineering, fluid mechanics and hydraulics, concrete and steel design, civil engineering design, geotechnical engineering, cost estimation and surveying: planning to earn professional engineer in training certification.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Second Class Honours (upper division)- Bachelors’ degree in Civil and Structural Engineering.
Certified Public Accountant Part 1.
Additional Information
- AWARDS , Certificate of Excellence Performance – National ITEN mathematics contest. Certificate of Excellence and Participation – Mang’u National Mathematics Contest. Certificate of Merit – Makueni District Mathematics contest.
Timeline
QA/QC Engineer
Imprezza Construction Maltauro & Spa
06.2020 - Current
Civil Engineer
China Aerospace Construction Group, Kenya, Corporation Limited
01.2019 - 06.2020
Field Lead Surveyor
Zhongmei Engineering Group Limited
09.2018 - 12.2018
Field Surveyor
STECOL Corporation
01.2018 - 09.2018
Site Supervisor
MSINGI AFRICA LIMITED
02.2017 - 09.2017
Field engineer intern
AEGIS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, BITUMEN STANDARDS CIAGARIGA
09.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor’s Degree - Civil and Structural Engineering
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
02.2012 - 12.2016
Certified Public Accountant I & II - Accounting
Strathmore University
01.2011 - 12.2011
A Levels
Makueni Boys High School
01.2007 - 01.2010
O Levels
Mutweamboo Primary School
01.1998 - 01.2006
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