EDWARD JIMS SAKALA
Lusaka
Summary
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Accountability
- Creative and sound decision making
- Proficiency in using Civil engineering, Construction management and Quantity Surveying programme and technology
- Effective communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to interpret and analyze construction plans and specifications
- Knowledge of building regulations and industry standards
- Knowledge in safeguards (Environmental and Social, Health and Safety
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
PROJECTS CIVIL ENGINEER
Clemotex Engineering
01.2023
- Supervised and managed the construction of Zambia breweries warehouses, truck parking yards and warehouses making sure quality control and assurance according to project specifications and contract guidelines
- Ensuring sustainable construction practices on the project such as provision and inclusion of energy efficient roofing sheets and cooling systems in line with Zambia breweries guidelines and Zambia Energy audit guidelines
- Preparation of inhouse project estimates based on designs
- I also conducted community engagements ensuring the project affected people have a role to play on the expansion project and made sure all grievances from the community were heard and attended to through a proper grievance channel that I established
- Produced design and build project costs and bill of quantities on the Zambia National Breweries Lusaka expansion project in the heavy industrial area
- Preparation of Detailed Cost Estimates and reporting to clients for approval and certification
- Monitoring and evaluating various stages of projects to ensure compliance with the client's budget and technical specifications
- Negotiating tender sums and terms of execution with successful contractors
- Analyzing and recording price data for use in future budgeting
- Measuring Variations and Additional works on various projects
- Settlement of the final building costs, with various contractors and client (Zambia breweries)
CIVIL ENGINEER
WAHKONG ENGINEERING
01.2017
- Company Overview: CONSTRUCTION OF NEW WORKSHOP AND WAREHOUSE RENOVATION FOR BIA ZAMBIA MINING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES KOMATSU
- Site supervision and monitoring for entire project scope making sure quality work execution
- As project engineer and team player I ensure various sub-contractors under plumbing, mechanical and electrical worked in harmony with one goal to achieve the project within time, available budgets and specifications
- Preparing cost estimates and budgets for construction projects
- Analyzing and negotiating contracts with suppliers and contractors
- Working with projects Architects and Engineers to ensure project fulfilment
- Managing project costs, including labor, materials, and equipment
- Advising clients on cost-saving measures and alternative materials
- Preparing and submitting progress reports to clients and stakeholders
- Managing and monitoring project schedules
- Identifying and managing project risks such as time, cost and technical projects risks
- Preparing tender documents and evaluating tenders
- Ensuring compliance with construction regulations and safety standards
- CONSTRUCTION OF NEW WORKSHOP AND WAREHOUSE RENOVATION FOR BIA ZAMBIA MINING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES KOMATSU
JUNIOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
STEFANUTTI STOCKS
01.2016
- Manage and coordinate projects from conception to completion
- Collaborate with Estimators, Design Engineers, and other team members to ensure project success
- Working directly with clients, owners, contractors, and Stefanutti design team to ensure projects are completed according to design and requirements
- Mentoring junior team members and provide support as needed
- Facilitating timely communication and coordination between all parties, manage conflicts, and navigate challenging situations in the field
- Collaborating with the Project Manager in tracking the financial progress of assigned projects in construction and closeout phases
- Reviewing costs of extra or omitted work, prepares Change Order reviews, and assists in evaluating claims and disputes
- Tracking, processes, reviews, and responds to Bid RFIs, and may attend Pre-Bid meetings and Bid Openings
- Preparing addenda for review and seeks approval from Principal-In-Charge, Architect, or Engineer, issuing them to contractors with little oversight
- Managing submittals, proposal requests, and Supplemental Instructions independently
- Coordinating final punchlist scheduling, verifying closeout documents, and assists in project archiving steps
- Conducting pre-construction conferences, reviews goals, and objectives with project team members
- Overseeing site observations, conducts punchlist inspections, and ensures contractor compliance with contract documents
- Train and mentor staff on construction administration procedures and standards
INTERN QUANTITY SURVEYOR
KITWE CITY COUNCIL
01.2015
- Preparing cost estimates and budgets for construction projects under the supervision of principal Quantity Surveyor
- Analyzing and negotiating contracts with suppliers and contractors
- Working with projects Architects and Engineers to ensure project fulfilment
- Managing project costs, including labor, materials, and equipment
- Advising cost-saving measures and alternative materials to contractors
- Managing and monitoring project schedules
- Preparing tender documents and evaluating tenders
- Ensuring compliance with construction regulations and safety standards from local contractors
SENIOR PROJECT CIVIL ENGINEER AND PROJECT TEAM LEADER
China Railway Construction Engineering Group Limited
01.2023 - 01.2025
- As project senior engineer I chaired technical meetings and provided detailed financial and technical analysis on various project designs, scope and project specifications according to various government, international standards and engineering guidelines
- I also ensured health and safety and Environmental regulatory compliance in line with government and project guidelines
- I conducted and provided budget and cashflow schedules that made sure all project stakeholders were well informed on the project financial stances and technical progress, ensuring all financial and technical and social issues were well managed
- I provide technical assistance to the project ensuring adherence to project specifications quality control
- I ensured collaboration and coordination among various government line ministries both from Zambia and Tanzania since the project is at the centre of the two countries, this ensured both stakeholders were well informed on the project scope, extent, boundaries and this helped in reducing escalation and tension between the two countries
- I also developed detailed project work schedules and programmes including monthly work projects schedules which I updated every month for the entire project duration, this was used by all project stakeholders to track project progress and provide financial forecasts and this helped mitigate various project risks such as lags and financial strains ensuring a successful project completion within budget and timelines
- Preparation of environmental, social, technical construction method statements prior to commencement of projects
- I also conducted daily site supervision and engaged and supervised geotechnical subcontractor for a successful project site soil investigation (geotechnical investigation) analysis and report to ensure structural integrity of the project and structural design
- Prepared various project brief documents for the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) ensuring project adhered to all environmental regulations and guidelines as stipulated by ZEMA
- Coordinated and managed social and environmental specialists in the relocation of project affected people ensuring a successful project implementation with minimal grievances
- I also ensured that health and safety sustainability policies and guidelines are adhered to
- Conduct regular technical designs and drawings for accuracy and ensure that they are followed accurately and that the design aligns with bill of quantities rates and specifications
- As main contractor civil engineer and project team leader I prepared monthly work programmes ensuring prior notice work execution and streamlining project execution according to plan and resources
- I also worked with projects consultants in conducting project design reviews making sure all designs encompass both social, environmental and gender sensitivity including a backbone for people with disabilities
- I also made sure all project team members worked together in harmony on the execution of various trades under the project such as mechanical, electrical and civil engineering
- Preparation of inhouse project estimates based on designs
- I acted as liaison between the contractor and client engaging Tanzanian ministry of infrastructure and the Zambian ministry of infrastructure in resolving international boundary issues and ensuring zero conflicts and smooth work execution
- Production of design and build project costs and bill of quantities on the Nakonde one stop border post civil works improvement project between Zambia and Tanzania
- Preparation of Detailed Cost Estimates and reporting to clients for approval and certification
- Monitoring and evaluating various stages of projects to ensure compliance with the project budgets and technical specifications
- Negotiating tender sums and terms of execution with successful contractors
- Preparation of monthly cash flow forecast for dissemination to various project stakeholders including the project funders (World bank, Britishaid and Trademark Africa)
- Measuring Variations and Additional works on various projects
- Settlement of the final building costs and final accounts for various work sections inhouse and with various contractors
MAIN PROJECTS CIVIL ENGINEER AND QUANTITY SURVEYOR
United Nations Development Programme-UNDP Zambia
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Provided technical assistance to the United Nations Development Programme and other various United Nations agencies ensuring successful project planning, design, review and supervision and monitoring
- Preparation of preliminary approximate estimates based on initial sketch designs, and providing alternative approaches if need be
- I prepared various maintenance plans and bill of quantities for the united nations main house and annex facility maintenance contractors
- I also prepared tender documents like inhouse project cost estimates and bill of quantities for tender under various projects in the country including Maheba and mayukwayukwa resettlement schemes
- I prepared project site reports and logging progress
- I supervised and managed road projects and various infrastructure projects as around the country by providing technical expertise to the country office ensuring successful completion of all projects
- Preparation of Detailed Cost Estimates and reporting to project manager
- Monitoring and evaluating various stages of project design as they are prepared by the Architect or engineer to ensure compliance with the project budgets and government line ministries
- Advising on contractual arrangements and preparing tender documents for pricing by contractors
- Negotiating tender sums and terms of execution with successful contractors
- Analyzing and recording price data for use in future budgeting
- Analysis and Certifying of Variations and Additional works
- Managing contractors and finalization of final account settlements and management of defects liability periods after project completion
- Settlement of the final building costs, with various contractors
- Design, construction and installations of culverts and roads in the refugee camps
- I also conducted community sensitizations and engagements ensuring an all inclusive developmental environment making sure all project designs had the end user in mind
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Construction Management Economics and Management
Copperbelt University
School Certificate -
Kitwe Boys Secondary School
Skills
- Scheduling and planning
- Steel structure design
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Materials testing
- Reinforced concrete design
- Contract administration
- Site development
- Cost estimating
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Drawing review
- Construction site management
- Microsoft excel, project, and Visio
- Site inspections
- Public relations
- Risk assessment
- Staff management
- Quality control
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Infrastructure management
- Project estimation
- Cost estimation
- Technical reports
- Budget management
- Land development
- Feasibility studies
- Regulatory compliance
- Civil engineering
Accomplishments
- Implemented a cost-cutting strategy that saved a significant amount of money.
- Increased client base by 20% by the application of different prospects engagement.
- Reduced project completion time through a new initiative.
- Oversaw several projects with multiple group members at a time.
Able To Work In
All Countries
Personal Information
- Nationality: Zambian
- Driving License: SADC C1, ZAMBIA
Hobbies and Interests
- Photography and digital art
- Photoshop, design and editing
- Reading books and articles
- Art and Painting
- Travelling and visiting new places
- Architectural photography
Membership Of Professional Societies
- Full Member of the Surveyors Institute of Zambia.
- Associate Engineer of the Engineering Institute of Zambia.
- Member - Chartered Institute of Builders United Kingdom.
Timeline
PROJECTS CIVIL ENGINEER
Clemotex Engineering
01.2023
SENIOR PROJECT CIVIL ENGINEER AND PROJECT TEAM LEADER
China Railway Construction Engineering Group Limited
01.2023 - 01.2025
MAIN PROJECTS CIVIL ENGINEER AND QUANTITY SURVEYOR
United Nations Development Programme-UNDP Zambia
01.2019 - 01.2022
CIVIL ENGINEER
WAHKONG ENGINEERING
01.2017
JUNIOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
STEFANUTTI STOCKS
01.2016
INTERN QUANTITY SURVEYOR
KITWE CITY COUNCIL
01.2015
Bachelor's Degree - Construction Management Economics and Management
Copperbelt University
School Certificate -
Kitwe Boys Secondary School