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WISLAY OSINDI MOCHA

Civil Structural Engineer | Project Manager
Nairobi, Nairobi Province,30

Summary

With over 13 years of postgraduate experience in project management, planning, coordination, quality assurance, quality control, 3D modeling, analysis, design, and implementation of multidisciplinary projects in civil and structural engineering. Expertise spans the use of Eurocodes, British Standards, American Standards, International Building Codes, Uniform Building Codes, and Kenyan Standards. Successfully undertook civil and structural engineering design, construction supervision, and structural audits for diverse projects in the private and public sectors in Kenya and neighboring countries. Extensive experience includes conducting feasibility studies and executing preliminary and detailed engineering designs for residential and commercial buildings, as well as civil engineering works. Comprehensive understanding and proficiency in software applications such as ETABS 2020, Tekla, P.R.O.K.O.N. V3.0, AutoCAD 2021, Master Series, Oasys, Revit 2018, Robot 2018, C.S.C. Orion v18, Tedds 2014, SAFE 16, ArchiCAD 24, and MS Project 2019.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates

Work History

Managing Director, Senior Structural Engineer

Select Structural Consultants
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
01.2018 - Current
  • Optimized resource allocation for improved efficiency and profitability across all departments.
  • Directed large-scale projects from inception to completion on time/budget with strict adherence to quality standards.
  • Enhanced workplace safety protocols proactively addressing potential hazards before they became critical incidents.
  • Championed process improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and enhance productivity.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous learning by investing in employee development programs and resources.
  • Enhanced team productivity with implementation of agile methodologies, fostering culture of continuous improvement.
  • Guide geotechnical investigations and use results of geotechnical analysis to conduct foundation design and subsequent superstructure design.
  • Production and supervision of production of engineering drawings and bar bending schedules.
  • Prepare engineering reports, tender documents, and cost estimates.
  • Ensure all approvals are obtained as necessary.
  • Carry out construction supervision of works, attending site meetings, and site inspections.
  • Attending design review and value engineering meetings/workshops with clients, other stakeholders, and consultants.
  • Project coordination and management with other consultants.
  • Attending to requests for information (RFIs) from contractors.
  • Enforcing quality assurance and quality control procedures.
  • Approval of shop drawings as submitted by either main contractor or steel fabricators.
  • Preparation of Technical Design and Investigation reports.

Project Portfolio.

  • Proposed Commercial Development on Lr no 209/19715 Imara Daima for Silverwood Investments involves structural designs and supervision of a 9-storey apartment with one basement, ground floor parking, and associated civil works. - Construction completed.
  • Proposed Commercial Development on Lr no NBI/BLK TASSIA II 97/742/441 for Hellen Mukami involves structural designs and supervision of a 7-storey apartment with ground floor parking and associated civil works. - Construction completed.
  • Proposed Residential Development on Lr no 2259/605 Karen for Amina Mohammed and Najma Mohammed involves structural designs and supervision of a 2-storey residential block with S.Q. and associated civil works. - Construction completed.
  • Proposed Commercial Development on Lr no 209/5128 South C for Adahu Investments Ltd involves structural designs and supervision of a 13-storey apartment with one basement, ground floor parking, and associated civil works. Construction completed.
  • Proposed Kibagare Way Villa for Afrinova Consulting - Involves structural designs and supervision of a 4-storey maisonette with one sub-basement, guest house, pool house, swimming pool, gate house, boundary wall, and associated civil works. Construction completed.
  • Proposed Migori Villa for Mr. Walter Ogwada - Involves Structural designs and Supervision of a 4-storey Maisonette with one sub-basement, swimming pool, gate house, boundary wall and associated civil works.- Construction ongoing.
  • Proposed Amukura Level 4 Hospital - Involves structural designs and supervision of a 3-storey Level 4 hospital, gatehouse, and associated civil works. - Construction completed.
  • Proposed Karen Strip Mall, Nairobi, for Bakers Corner Company Ltd involves structural designs and supervision of one- and two-Storey shops, gatehouse, and associated civil works. - Construction completed.
  • Proposed Dining Hall and office block for St Stephen P.C.E.A. Voi - Involves structural designs and supervision of a 5-storey block and associated civil works. - Construction ongoing.
  • Proposed Housing Movement Scheme for Kipeto Energy Limited at Kipeto, Kajiado County involves structural designs and supervision of one, two, and three-bedroom units and associated civil works. - Construction Completed
  • Proposed Residential Development in South Maili Mbili, Kisii, for Mr. Antony Mayieka - Involves structural designs and supervision of 6-storey 2br and 1br apartments and associated civil works. -Construction completed
  • Proposed Residential Development in Voi for Jedy General Contractors Ltd - Involves Structural designs and Supervision of 5-storey 2br and 1br apartments and associated civil works. -Construction completed
  • Proposed Residential Development in Malaa Machakos County for Mrs. Ruth Karanja - Involves Structural designs and Supervision of 5-storey 2br and 1br apartments and associated civil works. - Construction in progress.
  • Proposed Commercial Development in Nyamira for Dr Anil Tailor - Involves Structural designs and Supervision of 5-storey commercial block and associated civil works. - Construction completed
  • Proposed Godown Along Airport North Road Embakasi for Statpack Industries Ltd - Involves Structural designs and Supervision of 2-storey Go down and associated civil works.- Construction completed
  • Proposed Novel Bakery Annex for Pack Ingredients Ea - Involves Structural designs and Supervision of 4-storey Go down and associated civil works.- Construction in progress.
  • Proposed Godown at Daraja Mbili Kisii for Mr Livingtone Atebe - Involves Structural designs and Supervision of 3-storey Go down and associated civil works.- Construction completed.
  • Proposed Residential Development in South C for Mr. Sospeter and Pauline Arasa - Involves structural designs and supervision of 5-storey 2br apartments and associated civil works. Construction in progress.
  • Proposed Residential Development in Kajiado, Kitengela for Mr. Chege involves structural designs and supervision of a 3-storey maisonette and associated civil works. Construction completed.
  • Proposed 3br Apartment in Daraja mbili, Kisii county for Mrs. Rose Nyakona - Involves structural designs and supervision of a 5-storey apartment block and associated civil works. -Construction in progress.
  • Proposed Church for International Gospel Ministries Migori involves structural design reviews and supervision of church and associated civil works. -Construction completed.
  • Proposed Kapoeta Secretariat General Headquarters South Sudan - Involves Structural Designs of a 4-storey office block and associated civil works. - Construction completed.
  • Proposed Renovations, Alterations and Extensions of Kisii County Assembly Canteen - Involves Structural designs and Supervision of 5-storey Office Blocks and associated civil works. -Construction completed.
  • Proposed Daraja Mbili Market in Kisii for Kisii County Government involves civil designs of access roads, suspended bridges, culverts, parking, water and sewer reticulation infrastructure, and structural designs of 3 blocks of structures. Project estimated cost is 1.5 billion Ksh. Construction Stage, phase 1, is completed.
  • Proposed Renovations, Alterations, and Extensions of Kisii County Assembly Offices involve structural designs of 3-storey Office Blocks and associated civil works. The project is estimated to cost 75 million Ksh. Construction completed.
  • Proposed Residential Development in Kariobangi South involves structural designs of 5-storey apartment blocks and associated civil works. Project is estimated to cost 30 million Ksh. Construction completed.
  • Proposed Residential Development in Namanga involves structural designs of 2-storey townhouses and associated civil works. Project estimated cost is 6 million Ksh. Status: Construction completed.
  • Proposed Boundary Wall, Gate House, and Parking in Muthaiga North - Involves structural designs of a 176m boundary wall and associated civil works. Project estimated cost is 4 million Ksh at Tender Stage.

Resident Engineer

Kenya Medical Supplies Authority
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
02.2019 - 12.2023

Resident Engineer of Proposed K.E.M.S.A. Warehouse and Office Block:

The project entails the construction of a modern warehouse, a Five-Storey office block, cold rooms, rack installation, 2no gate houses, a flammable goods store, and an underground water tank at the cost of 5.0 billion KES.

  • Acting as Resident Engineer for Project and supervising contractor engineers, labor, and operatives with assistance of 2no Clerk of Works.
  • Liaising with client, contractor, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors, and general workforce involved in project.
  • Communicating with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers, and surveyors), including attending regular meetings and joint inspections, and keeping them informed of progress.
  • Managing, monitoring, and interpreting contract design documents supplied by Client or architect and ensuring design is implemented on site.
  • Overseeing quality control, Quality Assurance, and health and safety matters for contractor on site.
  • Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
  • Liaison with C.O.W.s on site, provide necessary tools and instructions, and follow up with the weekly report, and submit to clients.
  • Checking plans, drawings, and quantities for accuracy of calculations.
  • Member of Contract Implementation Team.
  • Reviewed design drawings and specifications with meticulous attention to detail, identifying errors or areas requiring clarification before construction commenced.
  • Established strong relationships with clients through regular updates on project status, while addressing any concerns that arose during construction process.
  • Coordinated with subcontractors and consultants to boost productivity and efficiency.
  • Coordinated with subcontractors and consultants to boost productivity and efficiency
  • Collaborated with architects and designers to create sustainable solutions for challenging infrastructure projects
  • Evaluated and adjusted construction and engineering processes to maximize project efficiency, solving technical problems

Senior Structural Engineer

Zenith Steel Fabricators
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Design and supervision of the production of engineering drawings, shop drawings.
  • Prepare engineering reports, tender documents, and cost estimates.
  • Carry out construction supervision of works.
  • Attending site meetings and site inspections, project coordination, and management.
  • Attending design reviews and value engineering meetings/workshops.
  • Enforcing quality assurance and quality control procedures.
  • Improved structural integrity by conducting detailed analysis and design of steel and concrete structures.
  • Contributed significantly towards the firm's reputation as a leader in the structural engineering field by delivering projects that demonstrated technical excellence, innovation, and value-added solutions.
  • Assisted drafters in developing structural design of products using drafting tools or computer-assisted design (CAD) or drafting equipment and software.
  • Provided mentorship and guidance to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on professional growth.

Project Manager

Descon Architecture and Engineering
05.2017 - 12.2017

Proposed Reconstruction of UNICEF Baidoa Compound Phase 2: The project entails the construction of a new Residential Block, Conference Hall, Security and Reception, 4 Watch Towers, Generator Shed, Generator Store, Mosque, and renovations of a Boundary Wall, Gym, Warehouse, and associated civil works at the cost of 1.5 Million Dollars.

  • Acting as the project manager for the Baidoa Project and supervising the contractor engineers, labor, and operatives in assistance with 2 no. Site Engineers.
  • Liaising with the client, contractor, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors, and the general workforce involved in the project.
  • Communicating with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers, and surveyors), including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress.
  • Planning the work and efficiently organizing the schedule between the contractor and the Client on behalf of the consultants to meet agreed deadlines.
  • Managing, monitoring, and interpreting the contract design documents supplied by the Client or architect and ensuring the design is implemented on the site.
  • Overseeing quality control, health, and safety matters for the contractor on site.
  • Preparing reports, interim payment certificates, and amendment bills of quantities as required.
  • Liaison with the site engineers, provide necessary tools and instructions, follow up with the weekly report, and submit to the clients.
  • Checking plans, drawings, and quantities for accuracy of calculations.
  • Ensuring that all materials used, and work performed are as per specifications.
  • Overseeing the payment certificates, amendments, and requisition of payment from the contractors.

Civil Structural Engineer

Multiscope Consulting Engineers
11.2011 - 11.2016

Assistant Engineer and Graduate Engineer charged with the following key responsibilities:

  • Oversee all construction activities and ensure that drawings, standards, and specifications are strictly adhered to.
  • Providing clarification to contractor, where necessary, on matters relating to design, drawings, and specifications
  • Carry out analysis and design of structural elements and check all design calculations.
  • Prepare details of structural elements.
  • Check all drawings for accuracy and dimensioning.
  • Monitor sampling and testing of materials.
  • Prepare and supervise preparation of 'as-built' drawings.
  • Undertake construction supervision activities and ensure that designs, standards, and specifications are strictly adhered to.
  • Carry out analysis and design of structural elements.

Project Portfolio;

  • Proposed housing scheme for K.P.L.C. Retirement Benefits Scheme Trustees comprises 52 Townhouses, 40 Villas, 11 Apartments, commercial facility, daycare facility, estate roads, water & sewer line at an estimated cost of 2.2 Billion Ksh. Construction complete.
  • Proposed Mixed Land Use Development for Meru Green Wood Park Limited - It involves civil work design of access roads, parking, water, and sewer reticulation. It also involves structural design of four-storey shopping mall, ten-Storey office block, and eight-storey apartment on seven-acre land. Project is estimated to cost 2.3 billion Ksh. Construction is in progress.
  • Proposed Residential Development in Donholm for Dr. Ben Chumo. Project is seven-Storey residential structure with ground floor parking and roof slab water tank at estimated cost of 80 million Ksh. Construction complete.
  • Proposed Hostels, Boundary Wall, Gate House, and Classrooms for Alliance Girls High School. Project is three-story structure with capacity of 600 students, 2.6 km long boundary wall, gatehouse, three-story structure with 24 classrooms, provision of washrooms, 2 Septic tanks, and other external works at estimated cost of 350 million. -Construction completed.
  • Proposed Mixed Urban development for Sansora Limited. ThProject is a six-storey structure with one sub-basement parking, supermarket, offices, and one level of apartments with ground parking. At estimated cost of 235 million Ksh. Construction completed
  • Proposed Daisy Hotel for Daisy Holdings Limited. Project is eight-story structure with one basement parking and roof slab at cost of 95 million Ksh. Construction completed.
  • Proposed Hostels and Classrooms for Alliance High School. Comprises of three-story hostel structure, it has capacity of 450 students with septic tank and external works at estimated cost of 90 million KSh. It also involves three-story classroom structure with six classrooms and provision of washrooms and other external works at estimated cost of 25 million Ksh. Construction completed.

Graduate Trainee/Student Attachee

Other Experience
08.2008 - 10.2011

SAMEZ CONSULTING ENGINEERS LTD. June 2011 - Oct 2011.

Graduate Engineer,

  • Worked under supervision of senior employers to help plan and direct work of organization
  • Boosted organizational efficiency with effective time management strategies, ensuring timely completion of assignments
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting to new tasks and responsibilities as needed during the trainee program

Project Portfolio.

  • Proposed Housing Scheme in AthiRiver. Involved in civil/structural design and preparation of engineering drawings.
  • Proposed Nairobi House - Involved in structural design and preparation of engineering drawings.
  • Proposed High Noon Office is involved in civil/structural design and preparation of engineering drawings, with Karen being part of it.

National Water Conservation & Pipeline Corporation, July 2010 – Oct 2010

Industrial Attachment - Supervised of Proposed Kiserian Dam and Water Supply.

Gusii Water & Sanitation Company, Sep 2009 – Oct 2009.

Industrial Attachment - Water & Sewerage treatment process and billing, and Supervision of trenching and pipe laying.

City Council of Nairobi, August 2008 – October 2008

Industrial Attachment - Engineering Drawing, Interpretation of plans, and Site Supervision.

Education

Master of Science - Structural Engineering

The University of Nairobi, Nairobi
09.2013 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

The University of Nairobi, Nairobi
08.2006 - 09.2011
  • First Class Honours - University of Nairobi.
  • Duracoat Awards of Academic Excellence
  • Gandi Smarak Nidhi Schorlarship

High School Diploma -

Kegati Secondary School, Kisii
01.2001 - 11.2004

Best Student Senior Chief Musa Nyandusi 2004 K.C.S.E.

Skills

Site Inspections

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Languages

Ekegusii
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Swahili
Proficient
C2

Certification

Registered Consulting Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (E.B.K.), E579, effective 15th May 2023.]

Work Availability

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Timeline

Performance Based Maintenance Road Maintanance Contract (PBC) as a Road Supervisor offered by Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology on 30th September 2022

09-2022
Resident Engineer - Kenya Medical Supplies Authority
02.2019 - 12.2023
Managing Director, Senior Structural Engineer - Select Structural Consultants
01.2018 - Current
Senior Structural Engineer - Zenith Steel Fabricators
01.2018 - 06.2018
Project Manager - Descon Architecture and Engineering
05.2017 - 12.2017
The University of Nairobi - Master of Science, Structural Engineering
09.2013 - Current
Civil Structural Engineer - Multiscope Consulting Engineers
11.2011 - 11.2016
Graduate Trainee/Student Attachee - Other Experience
08.2008 - 10.2011
The University of Nairobi - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
08.2006 - 09.2011
Kegati Secondary School - High School Diploma,
01.2001 - 11.2004

Registered Consulting Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (E.B.K.), E579, effective 15th May 2023.]

2023-05

Registered Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya, (E.B.K.), A 3266 effective 18th January 2018.

2018-01

Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers, Kenya (M.I.E.K.), M 5571, effective 8th June 2017

2017-06

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 10/10/86
  • Nationality: Kenyan

Awards

  • Duracoat Awards of Academic Excellence
  • Gandi Smarak Nidhi Schorlarship
  • Best Student Senior Chief Musa Nyandusi 2004 K.C.S.E.

References

  • Eng. Francis Otsieno, Senior Engineer, Kiri Consult Ltd., P.O. Box 4125-00506 Nairobi, +254-704 865 794, engotsieno@kiriconsult.co.ke
  • Eng Richard Makori Juma, Principal Engineer, Marike Consulting Engineers Ltd., P.O. Box 25657-00100 Nairobi, +254-724 241 156, makorijuma@yahoo.com
  • Eng Orley Odipo, Principal Engineer, Amplus Consulting Engineers Ltd., P.O. Box 42450-00100 Nairobi, +254-720 966 254, engorley@gmail.com

Key Qualifications

B.Sc. Eng. (Civil) graduate and currently pursuing a Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Structural Option).
WISLAY OSINDI MOCHACivil Structural Engineer | Project Manager