Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Additional Information
Accomplishments
Software
Certification
Interests
music
Timeline
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Lazarous Mkandawire

Lazarous Mkandawire

Lusaka

Summary

Licensed and dedicated Civil Engineer with over two years of professional experience, specializing in design, construction, material testing and site investigations. Proven ability to deliver high-quality projects under minimal supervision. An active member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ), Geotechnical section of E.I.Z and due to joining while I was an international student in china, the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). Passionate about delivering results in challenging environments and fostering professional development in teams. Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

Quality Inspector

Guangjin International Group
Lusaka
09.2023 - Current
  • Inspection of pipeline installations and repair and replacement of the old water pipes
  • Conduct job hazard assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks after sewage or water pipes have been fixed or installed
  • Manage all paper work to be submitted to the consultant engineers and monitored water system .soil progress through weekly quantity reports
  • Monitor costs and progress, establishing strong relationships with main-contractors and clients to meet their output needs.

Construction Manager

QUALITY ENVOY ENTERPRISE LIMITED
Lusaka
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • Supervise and manage a team of 12 employees, including in-house and subcontractors
  • Facilitate regular meetings with key stakeholders, such as contractors and asset owners, to discuss project details and progress
  • Orchestrated training for three new staff members, contributing to the company’s expansion program
  • Conduct technical drafting adhering to all Quality Assurance procedures
  • Manage inventory, prepare orders for civil projects, while coordinating trial sections for projects
  • Collaborate closely with process engineers for evaluation, follow-up, and preparation of reports on trial materials in compliance with established procedures.

Technician and translator

Xinsen
Lusaka
07.2020 - 11.2020
  • Executed shimming and column plumbing tasks on steel elevations, and procured necessary permits
  • Conducted job hazard assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks
  • Received multiple safety awards for adhering to safety procedures and maintaining zero recordable accidents
  • Managed client invoicing and monitored soil progress through weekly quantity reports
  • Monitored project costs and progress, establishing strong relationships with subcontractors and clients to meet their output needs.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

Shandong Jiaotong University

CAD Technology

Mindluster.com
02.2023 - 05.2023

Energy Engineering - Engineering Technology

Mindluster
01.2023 - 06.2023

Skills

TECHNICAL SKILLSundefined

Affiliations

Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ) Member of the Geotechnical Section Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

Additional Information

  • LEADERSHIP & ACHIEVEMENTS , Led a team of 12 project employees, achieving effective coordination and project delivery. Received multiple best student awards at Shandong Jiaotong University. Awarded by the Zambian embassy in china for being an exemplary leader and city student president in 2018 and in 2019 Contributed to company growth by developing and implementing a training program for three new employees at Quality Envoy Enterprise Limited.

Accomplishments

awarded best student three times and also model student by the university. i was awarded by the embassy three times honorary certificate for good leadership as i was the city president for international students and national vice secretary of the student union in 2017, 2018 and 2019 consecutively

Software

Civil 3d

Autocad

Excel

Microsoft office

Orion

Midas civil

Prokon

Microsoft project

Certification

Licensed Graduate Engineer - 2020-2021

Interests

Volunteering, community service or charity work

Creative arts, including writing, music, painting and crafts

Cooking or gardening

Travel

music

My music is a fusion of diverse genres, blending electronic elements with soulful melodies and intricate rhythms. I strive to create immersive sonic landscapes that evoke emotions and tell stories. With a passion for experimentation, I explore new sounds and techniques to push boundaries and create music that resonates with both the mind and the heart.

Timeline

Quality Inspector

Guangjin International Group
09.2023 - Current

CAD Technology

Mindluster.com
02.2023 - 05.2023

Energy Engineering - Engineering Technology

Mindluster
01.2023 - 06.2023

Construction Manager

QUALITY ENVOY ENTERPRISE LIMITED
01.2021 - 12.2022

Technician and translator

Xinsen
07.2020 - 11.2020

Licensed Graduate Engineer - 2020-2021

06-2020

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

Shandong Jiaotong University
Lazarous Mkandawire