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Overview
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Education
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SYLVIA JANET WAIRIMU MUHUYU

Nairobi

Summary

A Skilled Estimator with proficiency in budget development, reporting and estimation. Outstanding experience in Construction Quantity Surveying. Highly skilled with estimating software and Procurement softwarepackages.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Officer/ Ass. QS

Top Choice Surveillance Ltd
01.2024 - Current
  • Managing the procurement processes of all purchases done for the project on the HANSA-ERP system.
  • Communicated with vendors to request quotations and discuss new products, delayed payments and damaged goods.
  • Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
  • Scheduled deliveries based on project timelines and priority needs.
  • Maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for reference purposes as well as for auditing and compliance.
  • Coordinated with departments to identify procurement needs and specifications.
  • Checked listed bid prices, product specifications and delivery schedules to determine best supplier for each need.

Remote Quantity Surveyor

Private Clients
01.2019 - 12.2023
  • Prepared Quotations and Bills of Quantities for
  • Reviewed construction drawings and plans to accurately assess total costs.
  • Conducted site visits to gather essential data for cost estimation.
  • Tracked changes in market prices of materials and adjusted estimates accordingly.
  • Contributed to successful procurement strategies that balanced quality considerations with cost-saving opportunities for the organization.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant regulatory requirements by staying informed on changes to building codes, environmental regulations, and other pertinent industry standards.

Quantity Surveyor

Kaguanjai Builders Ltd.
08.2015 - 12.2018
  • Preparing Take-Offs and Bill of Quantities
  • Pricing of Tender BoQs and Quotations
  • Preparation of Budget Estimates and estimation of Materials Quantities.
  • Measurement and preparation of the Variations for Projects.
  • Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to obtain the best pricing for project materials
  • Managed all procurement procedures for the sites construction materials
  • Evaluating and negotiating for best subcontractors quotations
  • Conducted site visits to gather essential data for raising payment certificates
  • Attended progress and planning meetings to identify and report concerns about delivering projects within budget.

Intern. Quantity Surveyor

Njuca Consolidated Co.
12.2013 - 06.2015
  • Assist in Preparation of Site Take-Offs and re-measurement works.
  • Assist in Preparation of Bills of Quantities.
  • Preparation of material and labor schedules for the site works.
  • Manage and quantify the site sub-contractors piece works for payments.
  • Re-measurement of all site works done on a weekly basis.

Attachee Quantity Surveyor

Njuca Consolidated Co. Ltd
05.2012 - 12.2012


  • Site re-measurement works.
  • Measuring sub-contractors piece works and preparing their payment certificates.
  • Attendance of site meetings and site inspections.
  • Preparing minor quotations.
  • Supervising workers and subcontractors under site agents instructions.

Education

Diploma - Quantity Surveying

Kiambu Institute of Science & Technology
11.2013

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

Kijabe Girls High School
11.2009

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined

Musa Gitau Primary School
11.2005

Skills

  • Microsoft 365
  • Bill of quantities
  • MS Project
  • Cost estimation
  • Archicad
  • Procurement practices
  • Site supervision and management
  • ERP software experience

Timeline

Procurement Officer/ Ass. QS

Top Choice Surveillance Ltd
01.2024 - Current

Remote Quantity Surveyor

Private Clients
01.2019 - 12.2023

Quantity Surveyor

Kaguanjai Builders Ltd.
08.2015 - 12.2018

Intern. Quantity Surveyor

Njuca Consolidated Co.
12.2013 - 06.2015

Attachee Quantity Surveyor

Njuca Consolidated Co. Ltd
05.2012 - 12.2012

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

Kijabe Girls High School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined

Musa Gitau Primary School

Diploma - Quantity Surveying

Kiambu Institute of Science & Technology

References

Faith, Wambui Ngugi, Quantity Surveyor, +254 707 366519, Top Choice Surveillance, Nairobi, Kenya.

Charles K. Mwaura, Director, +254 722 525396, Kaguanja Builders Ltd

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