Samson Mbora

• Maintained project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities and resolving problems.
• Determined project schedule by studying project plan and specifications and calculating time requirements.
• Oversaw successful design and implementation of 13 contracts for roads and drainage work in 35 urban settlements. Implementation of an additional 30 construction and 8 consultancy contracts in 100 urban informal settlements is ongoing.
• Reviewed and improved roads and drainage designs for urban informal settlements.
• Prepared scope of work, technical specification and procurement and contract documents for contractors and consultants.
• Administered and managed project implementation progress, including cost appraisals, contractual claims and disputes.
• Prepared health and safety and accident prevention plans prior to start of each project.
• Inspected project sites to monitor progress and conformity to design specifications, health, safety and sanitation standards.
• Provided technical advice to project coordinating team aimed at proactive problem solving.
• Took part in pre-bid meetings and project walk-throughs to optimize processes.
• Provided technical advice to project coordinating team on engineering activities' compliance with environmental, safety and governmental regulations.
• Reviewed the proposed change orders and updated budgets accordingly while keeping track of cost overruns and variations.
• Developed and implemented construction plans to ensure the projects were completed on time and within budget.
• Coordinated with engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders in order to ensure that all aspects of the projects were properly executed.
• Took part in onsite inspections and prepared takeoffs for engineering project costing and payments.
• Prepared costs of construction projects with detailed budgets outlining expected expenses.
• Documented lessons learned from completed projects which could be used in future endeavors.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement in the delivery of projects.
• Identified cost saving measures that could be implemented without compromising safety or quality standards during the project life cycle.
• Negotiated contracts with contractors and consultants in order obtain best pricing while maintaining quality standards.
• Assisted in resolving contractual disputes between contractors related to payment claims, schedule delays and scope.

Relevant skills gained:

• Engineering design,
• Preparation of engineering construction and consultancy services procurement documents,
• Preparation of project reports and drafting of contractual correspondences,
• Dispute avoidance and resolution,
• World Bank procurement standards,
• Contract administration and management,
• Project stakeholder management.

Achievement:

Successful project implementation in the vulnerable project environment and contributing to humanity.

• Obtained approvals for construction designs for the 80 km project road.
• Created tender and contract documents for subcontractors.
• Oversaw construction works and updated programme of works.
• Produced monthly progress reports and contractual claims.
• Performed periodic inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with approved designs and standards.
• Drafted contractual correspondences.
• Assisted in resolving disputes between contractors related to payment claims or schedule delays.

Relevant skills gained:

• Supervision of construction works based on specification and drawings.
• Preparation of construction design.
• Preparation of reports and drafting of contractual correspondences.

Achievement:

Successfully obtained approval for the construction of the entire project road, and honed my construction management and contract administration skills.

• took part in the preliminary geometric and pavement design for a 5 km access road.
• Prepared draft tender and contract documents
• Reviewed contractor's proposed construction on designs.
• Supervised construction of a 6 km open channel, slope protection works, and powerhouse

Relevant skills gained:

• Supervision of construction works based on specifications and drawings.
• Basic geometric and pavement design of roads.
• Prepara on of reports and drafting of contractual correspondences.
• Collaborative working.
• Project communication.

Achievement:

Successfully prepared the preliminary design of the access road and supervised the construction of the 6 km open channel, slope protection works, and powerhouse.