Kaunda Manjolo
Salama Park, Lusaka
Summary
Accomplished and results driven Construction Manager with 4 years of extensive experience overseeing commercial and large residential building projects within time and budgetary constraints. Adept at leveraging influential negotiation skills to mediate contracts and create profitable partnerships.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Quantity Surveyor
Krimanvi Properties Limited
01.2022 - Current
- Performed measurements to prepare cost estimates.
- Conducted feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labor costs.
- Generated cost and value reports to produce accurate information on cash flow.
- Used PlanSwift to prepare contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and tender documents.
- Reviewed and approved invoices and payments, verifying accuracy of expenses.
- Monitored project progress to identify and address changes in project scope or budget.
Quantity Surveyor
Mercury Lines Limited
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Prepared rates and Priced Bills of Quantities
- Settled contractor’s claims for extension of time, expense
- Ensured that all defects appearing during DLP were made good
- Compiled as-built cost estimate records for benchmarking.
- Worked with 8 vendors to select and source construction materials
- Suggested methods of construction, materials and equipment to use, leading to 15% in cost savings
Planning inspector
Kitwe City Council
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Conducted structural integrity and aesthetic inspections of industrial, commercial and residential buildings to ensure compliance to regulations
- Collaborated with architects, contractors, builders and the public, explaining requirements and restrictions
- Issued enforcement notices to non-compliant developers for violations redress
- Read specifications and engineering drawings and adherence to associated policies and procedures.
Quantity Surveyor – Trainee
Mukuba University
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Assessed projects viability
- Prepared preliminary and detailed cost estimates;
- Prepared interim valuations for certification
- Prepared day-work accounts
- Prepared cost analyses and monthly reports to update client
- Assessed building performance during DLP
- Liaised with contractor QS upon project final completion to agree on final accounts.
Site Manager – Trainee
CJS Engineering, Plant Hire
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Forecast labor, materials, and revenue (scheduling)
- Calculated EOT requests and variations
- Reviewed project depth and scheduled estimates
- Planned and tracked projects costs
- Prepared claims on progress of work completed
- Reviewed and maintained construction documentation
- Ensured constant use of quality building techniques.
Education
Certificate - Construction Management
Columbia University
New York, US10.2021
BSc - Construction Management
The Copperbelt University
Kitwe, Zambia04.2021
Certificate - Intellectual Property Law
WIPO Academy
Geneva, Switzerland07.2020
Certificate - High School Diploma
Sesheke Secondary
Sesheke, Zambia12.2007
Skills
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Project Development
- Vendor Relations
- Estimation Support
- Financial Controls
- Contractual Administration
- Quantity Take-Offs
- Procurement Coordination
Affiliations
Associate Member: Zambia Institute of Quantity Surveyors
Associate Member: Engineering Institution of Zambia
Languages
Silozi, Nyanja, Bemba
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Project Quantity Surveyor
Krimanvi Properties Limited
01.2022 - Current
Quantity Surveyor
Mercury Lines Limited
01.2021 - 12.2021
Planning inspector
Kitwe City Council
08.2019 - 12.2020
Quantity Surveyor – Trainee
Mukuba University
08.2018 - 07.2019
Site Manager – Trainee
CJS Engineering, Plant Hire
01.2016 - 12.2016
Certificate - Construction Management
Columbia University
BSc - Construction Management
The Copperbelt University
Certificate - Intellectual Property Law
WIPO Academy
Certificate - High School Diploma
Sesheke Secondary
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