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Education
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Affiliations
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Software
Certification
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SAMUEL KUNG'U MURIU

SAMUEL KUNG'U MURIU

Construction Project Manager
Nakuru

Summary

Energetic Construction Manager with an outstanding ability to build strong relationships. Impressive understanding of workplace safety procedures and policies. Results-oriented and able to work efficiently and effectively to deliver project goals and objectives.

Innovative Construction Manager skilled in motivating construction teams to exceed expectations and maintain high standards. Outstanding record of meeting project deadlines and quality benchmarks. Bilingual in English and Swahili with history of employing compliant subcontractors to meet contract parameters.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Construction Manager

Marimo Construction Ltd
02.2023 - Current
  • Proposed Repairs, Renovations and Fit Out for Kenya Development Corporation, Nairobi, Uchumi House – Aga Khan Walk
  • Project planning, organization and implementation
  • Tracking and keeping progress of materials, machinery, man power, insurance and licenses costs
  • Supervision of general site works
  • Preparation of reports for manpower, machinery and materials used in site
  • Monitoring and ensuring that works are as scheduled in work program and recommending on probable tactics to catch up when behind schedule
  • Occupational health and safety management and follow ups for site PPEs
  • Inspection of weekly payrolls.

Construction Manager

Metro Mech Limited Company
05.2019 - Current
  • Outpatient department, Nakuru level 5 provincial government hospital
  • Liaison for main contractor teams and consultant team to the main contractor
  • Prioritizing of maintenance tasks during defects liability period
  • Supervision of general site works, regulating the number of laborers in site as well as following up to see that the agreed amount of payment is received by the labor
  • Conducting site re-measurements for the main contractor, sub-contractor works and progress and ensuring work is done as agreed and in the appropriate manner
  • Monitoring and ensuring that the works are as scheduled in the work program and recommending on probable tactics to catch up when behind the schedule
  • Maintenance and repair of plant and equipment, machinery and tools
  • Liaison with hospital staff for first aid and treatment to workers in site
  • Inspection of weekly payrolls
  • Supervision of civil works including filling of gabions, stone pitching, construction of retaining walls and drains, setting out access roads, earthworks, hand packing and compaction, laying of kerbs and channels, murram dressing and cabro finish.

Construction Manager

Marimo Construction Ltd - Proposed Views De Marie
09.2021 - 01.2023

• Construction Manager for Marimo Construction Ltd.
• Project planning, organization and implementation.
• Planning for occupational health and safety management systems.
• Liaison officer for Marimo Construction Ltd with sub-contractors and teams on the ground.
• Contract letting, administration and sub-contractor management.
• Supervision of topography survey and advising on key inputs for the design process thereafter.
• Preparation of progress reports, sub-contractor progress schedules and submittals for the contractor.
• Team leadership and organization.
• Materials selection and procurement.
• Supervision of works to required standards.

Construction Manager

East Energy Ltd
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Proposed Retarmacking of Sewage Rd in Rhonda Ward Nakuru
  • Preparation of work breakdown structure, deliverables expected and programs of works
  • Construction works document preparation and record keeping
  • Supervision of rerouting of existing services and existing traffic routes to accommodate ongoing works
  • Planning and implementation of occupational health and safety management systems
  • Read and understood specifications and drawings to complete accurate and high-quality work
  • Assisted in preparation of site remeasurements, conducted and kept records of the same
  • Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports of site works and sub-contractor progress
  • Prepared and maintained site minutes for meetings held at the Site
  • Assist in preparation of documents for procurement of materials and maintenance of a record of the same
  • Supervision of builders works, and finish works including attending consultants site inspections.

Construction Management Intern

Marimo Construction Ltd, Rd Kasarani
03.2019 - 05.2019
  • Read and understood specifications and drawings to complete accurate, high-quality work
  • Assisted in preparation of site remeasurements, conducted and kept records of the same
  • Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports of site works and sub-contractor progress
  • Prepared and maintained site minutes for meetings held at the Site office
  • Assist in preparation of documents for procurement of materials and maintenance of a record of the same
  • Supervision of builders works, and finish works including attending consultants site inspections.

Site Engineer Assistant Intern

Esteel Construction Limited
09.2017 - 12.2017
  • Palazzo mixed use development & office block, Nairobi - West lands
  • Followed documentation and reporting requirements for all project activities, safety concerns and incidents
  • Attended all safety trainings offered by employer to improve overall knowledge of safety measures and recognize areas requiring improvement
  • Established relationships with construction manager and contractors to align priorities, goals and objectives
  • Kept supervisor informed of job progress and material requirements
  • Documented orders, daily activities, weekly schedules and team performance
  • Sustained safety protocol by ensuring I first observe proper site gear and safe handling of equipment and materials.

Worker

07.2016 - 08.2016
  • 4 Story Residential building, Nairobi - Eastern By-Pass.
  • Built strong relationships with site workers, troubleshooting issues and communicating effectively to achieve common objectives
  • Conducted site surveys, measurements for construction works
  • Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials
  • Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades
  • Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.

Semi Skilled Worker

Central Plumbing Company, USIU
05.2016 - 06.2016
  • Listened to directions and executed tasks in an accurate manner to prepare materials, perform work and create reports at the conclusion of jobs
  • Established relationships with plumbing supervisors and main contractor teams to align priorities, goals and objectives
  • Moved supplies and tools to site areas to keep work moving smoothly
  • Listened to directions and executed tasks in an accurate manner to prepare materials, perform work and clean-up sites at the conclusion of jobs.

Hardware Store Attendant

Muriwa Enterprises
Thika, 41
05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Thika, Kiambu
  • Loaded and unloaded vehicles with supplies needed on job sites and kept accurate daily counts of all materials supplied and delivered
  • Managed day-to-day operations and maintenance of equipment in inventory
  • Established relationships with all stakeholders, including management, local leaders and community members through active listening, positive engagement
  • Adhered to all safety procedures and protocols when using and moving equipment to prevent mishaps and accidents.

Education

Bachelor of Construction Management -

University of Nairobi, School of the Built Environment

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE - undefined

Kagumo High School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE - undefined

Wankan Academy

Project Management Institute – Project Management Profession. - undefined

Excavation safety certification. - undefined

Scaffold, Ladder and Working at Height Unit 1/2 safety certification. - undefined

Kiriani Girls High School, Bishop Gatimu Ngadu Girls, St. Francis Girls High School

Appreciation & Participation Certificates - Physics

Muranga High School, Kagumo High School

Skills

Leadership and organizationundefined

Affiliations

1. Member, Association of Construction Managers Kenya (ACMK)

Accomplishments

  • Led over 2 capital projects that were all completed within budget and on schedule.
  • Managed a construction budget of more than $ 4,621,913.
  • Managed construction of a 25000-square foot building.
  • Achieved successful by introducing microsoft project for scheduling tasks.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 100+ staff members.
  • Documented and resolved disputes which led to harmonious project delivery.

Software

Microsoft office

Microsoft Project

ArchiCad

AutoCad

Drawio

Certification

Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute - 2 months

Interests

Reading

Football

Guitar playing

Timeline

Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems ISO45001:2018

04-2023

Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute - 2 months

02-2023

Construction Manager

Marimo Construction Ltd
02.2023 - Current

Scaffolding, Ladder Safety and Work at Height

10-2021

Construction Manager

Marimo Construction Ltd - Proposed Views De Marie
09.2021 - 01.2023

Construction Manager

East Energy Ltd
03.2021 - 09.2021

Fundamentals of Excavation Safety

10-2020

Construction Manager

Metro Mech Limited Company
05.2019 - Current

Construction Management Intern

Marimo Construction Ltd, Rd Kasarani
03.2019 - 05.2019

Site Engineer Assistant Intern

Esteel Construction Limited
09.2017 - 12.2017

Worker

07.2016 - 08.2016

Semi Skilled Worker

Central Plumbing Company, USIU
05.2016 - 06.2016

Hardware Store Attendant

Muriwa Enterprises
05.2015 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Construction Management -

University of Nairobi, School of the Built Environment

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE - undefined

Kagumo High School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE - undefined

Wankan Academy

Project Management Institute – Project Management Profession. - undefined

Excavation safety certification. - undefined

Scaffold, Ladder and Working at Height Unit 1/2 safety certification. - undefined

Kiriani Girls High School, Bishop Gatimu Ngadu Girls, St. Francis Girls High School

Appreciation & Participation Certificates - Physics

Muranga High School, Kagumo High School
SAMUEL KUNG'U MURIUConstruction Project Manager