Gift Kamfwa
Lusaka
Summary
Dynamic Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager with extensive experience specializing in cost forecasting and risk management. Proven track record in delivering procurement strategies and optimizing project performance. Adept at fostering client relations and implementing cost-saving solutions, ensuring successful project outcomes in complex environments. Attentive and goal-focused. Detail-oriented focus on achieving expected outcomes. Enthusiastic hard worker with expertise in cultivating lucrative client relationships and implementing better processes and procedures. Dedicated Consultant bringing dynamic skills in client oversight, issue resolution, and presentation. Successful juggling multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Excellent business knowledge within the field.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager
Independent Consultancy
Lusaka
01.2023 - Current
- Delivered procurement strategies, contract and financial administration for civil works, office blocks, hospitals, hostels and housing projects from inception to completion.
- Prepared BOQs, tender documents, and cost forecasts for projects up to USD 25M.
- Managed risk, compliance, and budgeting frameworks to ensure project performance.
- Advised clients and contractors on early warnings, interim payments, and compensation events.
Senior Quantity Surveyor
HB Chalwa Associates
Lusaka
01.2013 - Current
- Provided pre- and post-contract QS services across large-scale infrastructure and commercial developments.
- Prepared detailed cost estimates to ascertain project feasibility and early planning.
- Prepare Bills of Quantities
- Cost control during and final accounts.
- Conducted tender evaluations and advised on contractor selection.
- Scrutinized and verified applications for interim payments.
- Prepared interim payment certificates.
- Managed variations in accordance with contracts.
- Produced cost reports and cost forecasting.
- Assisted project managers in preparing early warnings, instructions, and compensation events.
- Attended progress meetings and technical meetings.
- Supported the formal dispute resolution process and contract close-out strategy as required.
- Implemented cost-saving strategies and sustainable solutions (solar, recycled water systems).
- Worked on linear accelerator and brachytherapy bunkers for cancer treatment, with massive concrete works to counter radiation.
- Worked on a hostel construction project with full concrete roofs.
Quantity Surveyor / Site Engineer
Dramoll Ltd
Zambia
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Supported Mopani Copper Mines projects with cost schedules, site supervision, and variation measurements.
- Ensured compliance with safety, cost efficiency, and contract specifications.
Education
Certified Quantity Surveyor -
QS Registration Board
01.2017
Value Engineering Certificate -
Zambian QS Board
01.2016
BSc - Construction Management
Copperbelt University
01.2012
Certificate in Intellectual Property -
WIPO
01.2012
Skills
- Cost forecasting
- Cash flow analysis
- Contract audit reports
- Cost estimation
- Procurement strategy
- Risk management
- Contract administration
- Budgeting frameworks
- Tender evaluation
- Project feasibility
- Compliance management
- Cost control
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Client relations
- Team collaboration
- Detail to health and Safety requirements
- Negotiation skills
Accomplishments
- Cancer Hospital, Ndola, USD 17.8M, Led cost control, value engineering, and contract management ensuring compliance and cost savings.
- Chalimbana Institute, USD 10M, Delivered BOQs, cost forecasts, and contract oversight; implemented sustainable design solutions.
- Feeder Road Rehabilitation, USD 3.2M, Led procurement, contract compliance, and risk management.
- Served on national tender evaluation committees for Ministry of Health infrastructure projects.
- Founding committee member of the Zambia Institute of Quantity Surveyors (ZIQS), shaping QS standards.
References
Available upon request.
Languages
- English, Excellent
- Bemba, Excellent
- Nyanja, Good
Professional Memberships
- Member, Zambia Institute of Quantity Surveyors (ZIQS)
- Certified QS, Quantity Surveyors Registration Board
IT
- Excel
- Word
- Microsoft Project
- WinQS
- AutoCad
- Planswift
- Powerpoint
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Consultant Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager
Independent Consultancy
01.2023 - Current
Senior Quantity Surveyor
HB Chalwa Associates
01.2013 - Current
Quantity Surveyor / Site Engineer
Dramoll Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2012
Certified Quantity Surveyor -
QS Registration Board
Value Engineering Certificate -
Zambian QS Board
BSc - Construction Management
Copperbelt University
Certificate in Intellectual Property -
WIPO
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