Kaunda Manjolo
Lusaka
Summary
PMI-certified Construction Project Manager and Professional Engineer with over 7+ years of extensive experience in infrastructure development, site supervision, and full project cycle management. Proven ability to deliver multi-million dollar donor-funded and government-backed projects in strict compliance with quality, safety (HSSE), and environmental standards. Expert in contract administration, stakeholder coordination, and technical reporting, with a strong record of ensuring timely execution and value for money. Adept at working in multicultural environments and committed to advancing sustainable, community-driven infrastructure.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Project Manager
Krimanvi Properties Ltd
Lusaka
01.2022 - Current
- Prepared and reviewed 45+ Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) and 22 variation orders, ensuring technical accuracy and achieving 15% faster payment cycle times.
- Implemented digital project tracking using Procore and MS Project, enhancing real-time visibility and reducing project documentation errors by 85%.
- Led value engineering initiatives on two major projects, implementing design optimizations to realize $0.1M in cost savings.
Quantity Surveyor
Mercury Lines
Lusaka
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Prepared and submitted over 30 interim valuations and final accounts, ensuring timely certification and payment, which improved contractor cash flow by 20%.
- Managed procurement process for subcontractors and materials, negotiating contracts that realized 12% cost savings against initial estimates.
- Enhanced budget forecasting accuracy by 25% through the implementation of precise cost estimation models and dynamic resource allocation frameworks.
- Performed detailed site measurements and progress assessments for 10+ active sites, supplying data that mitigated 15+ potential contractual disputes.
Planning Inspector
Kitwe City Council
Kitwe
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Reviewed and processed 120+ building plan applications for compliance with city zoning laws and development codes, facilitating timely project approvals.
- Generated 80+ detailed inspection reports with actionable recommendations, enhancing regulatory compliance and reducing repeat violations by 60%.
- Managed database of active and completed inspections, streamlining record retrieval for audits.
Quantity Surveyor
Mukuba University
Kitwe
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Prepared preliminary and detailed cost estimates for 5 major campus infrastructure projects ranging from $1M to $10M, with a final cost variance of less than 5%.
- Conducted lifecycle cost analysis for proposed building materials and systems, recommending solutions that promised a 15% reduction in long-term maintenance costs.
- Managed variation order process, assessing and documenting 25 change requests to uphold budget and schedule control.
- Assisted in post-contract administration, facilitating resolution of final accounts for 2 completed projects.
Education
Certificate in Construction Cost Estimating & Cost Control -
Columbia University
USA01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Copperbelt University
Kitwe, Zambia01.2019
Skills
- Project Management: MS Project
- Project Management: Primavera P6
- Project Management: Procore
- Project Management: Agile Methodologies
- Cost & QS Software: Candy
- Cost & QS Software: BuildSoft
- Cost & QS Software: CostX
- Design & Modeling: AutoCAD
- Design & Modeling: BIM 360
- Design & Modeling: ArcGIS
- Technical Skills: Budgeting
- Technical Skills: Risk Analysis
- Technical Skills: Value Engineering
- Technical Skills: Contract Law
- Advanced MS Office
- Stakeholder Management
Certification
• Professional Engineer (PE) – Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
• PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP) – Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Quantity Surveyor Credential – Zambia Institute of Quantity Surveyors (ZIQS)
• PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP) – Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Quantity Surveyor Credential – Zambia Institute of Quantity Surveyors (ZIQS)
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- Silozi (Native)
Commitment
Commitment to sustainable development and nature-based infrastructure solutions.
Timeline
Construction Project Manager
Krimanvi Properties Ltd
01.2022 - Current
Quantity Surveyor
Mercury Lines
01.2021 - 12.2021
Planning Inspector
Kitwe City Council
08.2019 - 12.2020
Quantity Surveyor
Mukuba University
08.2018 - 07.2019
Certificate in Construction Cost Estimating & Cost Control -
Columbia University
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Copperbelt University