Muchengeti Bruce Mutsikiwa
Lusaka
Summary
Strategic Quantity Surveyor with 4 years of experience preparing contracts and tender documents, performing cost analysis for building projects, managing construction projects and monitoring costs and use of company resources. Results-driven and motivated professional proficient in excel and microsoft packages. Committed to efficiently managing commercial and contractual aspects of projects.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Quantity Surveyor/Project Manager
GOLDSAND CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
Lusaka
12.2021 - Current
- Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
- Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers.
- Calculated correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors and vendors.
- Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data.
- Delivered comprehensive bid proposals for commercial projects and gained client approval on costs.
- Purchased materials and coordinated deliveries to and from construction sites.
- Generated cost and value reports to produce accurate information on cash flow.
- Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
- Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.
- Determined project objectives, budgets and schedules by coordinating with clients and teammates and optimized plans to meet changing conditions.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks and limitations.
- Conducted special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction.
- Contract Administration FIDIC short form of contract second Edition 2021
- Delivered comprehensive bid proposals for commercial and domestic projects and gained client approval on costs.
- Maintained privacy and confidentiality of all information for existing and prospective clients to protect personal and business interests
Estimator/Quantity Surveyor
ACCUCON LIMITED
Lusaka
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Calculated correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors and vendors.
- Conducted site visits and provided recommendations and informed advice regarding site viability.
- Delivered comprehensive bid proposals for projects and gained client approval on costs.
- Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data.
- Created budgets and managed construction of approximately 15 various projects in year.
- Analyzed buildings to prepare estimates for construction work.
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Coordinated product installation and scheduled experienced crews to achieve project scopes of work.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks and limitations.
- Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work.
- Determined project objectives, budgets and schedules by coordinating with clients and teammates and optimized plans to meet changing conditions.
- Analyzed buildings to prepare estimates for construction work.
Construction Manager /Quantity Surveyor
BUILDIKO CONSTRUCTION
Lusaka
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Monitored over 20 subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Oversaw employee attendance record for over 50 employees, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Reduced costs by driving competitive subcontractor bids and effective contract execution.
- Managed homebuilding construction through all phases to coordinate delivery of quality homes meeting both company and customer expectations.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Developed solutions and strategies across customer industries by capitalizing on emerging trends.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Evaluated subcontractor bids and identified most qualified and economical candidates, establishing advantageous contracts and cutting costs.
- Conducted routine quality audits to verify progression against specifications and initiated corrective actions to remedy concerns.
- Provided safety kits to construction personnel, fully complying with job site safety protocols.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Maintained zero site accidents and lost work days.
Freelancer Construction Planner
CHIPONDA MINING COMPANY
Zvishavane
12.2012 - 11.2017
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
Junior Project Manager
FELYMAS CONSULTANTS INTERNATIONAL
Harare
03.2015 - 08.2016
- Coordinated project meetings and confirmed relevant stakeholder awareness of tasks, goals and project timelines.
- Contributed to estimating and presenting project costs before project kick-off to set expectations, promote accountability and maintain sustainable profit margins.
- Escalated incidents to next level to remain compliant with company's standards and procedures.
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Applied knowledge of industry best practices to improve project management processes.
- Led quick-response team formed from experienced staff and quickly confront and resolve complaints and issues.
- Handled risk management to reduce or avoid project cost escalations, delays and failures.
- Prepared, maintained and distributed project reports to appropriate stakeholders.
- Devised and prepared back-up plans for high-risk project phases staged for implementation on short notice.
- Reported on status for each project to appropriate stakeholders.
- Produced reports and updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
Education
Bsc Honors - Quantity Surveying
National University of Science And Technology
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe11.2017
Advanced Level - Commercials Feild
Chegato High School
Mberengwa, Zimbabwe12.2012
Ordinary Level - Science Field
Dadaya High School
Zvishavane, Zimbabwe12.2010
Primary Education - General Studies
Masvingo Primary School
Mberengwa, Zimbabwe12.2005
Skills
- Tendering with excellent pricing techniques
- Excellent managerial techniques
- Organized managerial style
- Quantity measurement, takeoff and calculations
- Strategic planning
- Contract Management & Administration
- Negotiation
- Team Leadership
- Quality Assurance
- Materials Planning and Logistics
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking and project cost savings spreadsheets.
- Designed and managed stocks & Asset and management system.
Additional Information
Holder of clean class 4 driver's license
Holder Zambian employment permit.
Marital status: Married
D.O.B: 27th April 1993
Experience
Four (4) years and counting years of experience in Zimbabwe and Zambia Combined.
Currently working on 12 housing projects and a Mosque in Lusaka. - Value US$6 Million combined
Worked on various residential, commercial, Office, Tourism/ Leisure and Civil projects including Taj Pamodzi Hotel, Intercontinental - Holiday Inn Hotel, Bobbili Headquarters and Accommodation, Renovations of Nigerian High Chancery, TIMB Headquarters Gweru Megawatt Complex, Spar Headquarters and Distribution Centre, Head Gear Collarset, Cynidation process plant, Several office fit outs.
Outstanding Tender processes including 3 Coca-Cola projects, several housing projects and several subcontracts works for Steffanutti Stocks, WBHO, Conduril, Industrial Plumbers etc. (Mufulira Mixed Development Use, Kalundu Beverages Limited Ndola, & Lusaka, Kamloops Mall, Kasama Hospital - Sewage reticulation for site and ground floor.
Knowledge of NEC, FIDIC (Red book & Green Book), NJPC, JBCC and Zimbabwe standard forms of contracts.
Highest project value worked on US$21 Million - TIMB Headquarters
Languages
Shona
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
References
Available on Request
Software
Pronamics expert estimation
CCS Candy
Microsoft Package
Timeline
Quantity Surveyor/Project Manager
GOLDSAND CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
12.2021 - Current
Estimator/Quantity Surveyor
ACCUCON LIMITED
07.2018 - 06.2021
Construction Manager /Quantity Surveyor
BUILDIKO CONSTRUCTION
12.2017 - 06.2018
Junior Project Manager
FELYMAS CONSULTANTS INTERNATIONAL
03.2015 - 08.2016
Freelancer Construction Planner
CHIPONDA MINING COMPANY
12.2012 - 11.2017
Bsc Honors - Quantity Surveying
National University of Science And Technology
Advanced Level - Commercials Feild
Chegato High School
Ordinary Level - Science Field
Dadaya High School
Primary Education - General Studies
Masvingo Primary School
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