Martin ZULU
Chingola
Summary
Experienced in construction management with a strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Project. Demonstrates exceptional analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, coupled with technical writing expertise. Adept at managing infrastructure projects and administering FIDIC Redbook contracts. Proficient in Protastructures and committed to delivering high-quality project management solutions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4033
4033
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
ENGINEER
Wah Kong Enterprises Limited
Chingola
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Project scheduling and planning project activities using Microsoft project
- Tracked project progress and developed monthly progress reports
- Drafted correspondences on all project related communications to the Engineer, the Employer and other stakeholders of the project
- Provided structural engineering input on various project structures including re-designing of a 273 m3 suspended solid slab together with its beams and columns for a water pump station structure using Protastructure and to Eurocode 2
- Redesigned and altered sewer pump station designs drawings to suit prevailing and site conditions using AutoCAD
- Read and interpreted technical drawings, project specifications for project inputs
- Prepared method statements for execution of different works e.g
- Bulk excavations and concrete works, ensuring that methods used conform to project stipulated standards codes
- Prepared technical proposals for Variation proposals
- Review of suppliers shop drawings and other mechanical equipment to check compliance with project specifications
- Liaised with external stakeholders such as RDA, Zambia Railways, Local authorities etc
- To obtain relevant approvals, permissions and certifications necessary for execution of works
- In collaboration with the Quantity Surveyor, developed extension of time (EoT) and cost claims in accordance with the FIDIC Redbook guidelines
- Managed to achieve over 6 months extension of time and over one million euros in claims
SITE MANAGER
Luvias Investment Limited
Lusaka
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Planned works and efficiently organized plant and site facilities in order to meet scheduled timelines
- Identified potential delay and quality risks to proactively develop mitigation measures
- Set out drawings, levels and surveys on site
- Oversaw selection and requisition of materials
- Day-to-day management of site, including coordinating, supervising and monitoring site labour force and work of sub-contractors
- Main technical personnel on site for foremen and craftsmen
- Liaised with consultants, subcontractors, local authority and general workforce including having regular meetings to keep them informed of work progress and obtaining approvals and permits
- Oversaw safety and environmental matters on site
- Prepared monthly progress reports
- Prepared Interim payment certificates (IPC's) for works done
PROJECT MANAGER
E. F Investments limited
Lusaka
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Organized various personnel such as foremen and general workers
- Planned work and efficiently organizing plant and site facilities in order to meet scheduled timelines
- Set out drawings, levels and survey works on site
- Oversaw selection and requisition of materials
- Day-to-day management of site, including supervising and monitoring of site labour force
- Main technical advisor on site for foremen and general workers
- Liaised with the main contractor including having regular meetings to keep them informed of work progress
- Oversaw safety and environmental matters on site
SITE MANAGER
Luvias Investment Limited
Lusaka
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Planned work and efficiently organized site facilities in order to meet scheduled timelines
- Oversaw selection and requisition of materials
- Supervised and provided technical advice to foremen and craftsmen
- Reviewed and interpreted building designs and specifications including presenting remedial changes to design plans to my supervisors for approval
SITE MANAGER
Luvias Investment Limited
Lusaka
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Set out drawings, levels and surveys on site
- Organized various site personnel such as foreman, builders and general workers
- Planned work and efficiently organized site facilities in order to meet scheduled timelines
- Reviewed and interpreted building designs and specifications including presenting remedial changes to design plans to my supervisors for approval
SITE MANAGER
Luvias Investment Limited
Mumbwa
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Set out drawings, levels and surveys on site
- Organized various site personnel such as foreman, builders and general workers
- Planned work and efficiently organizing site facilities in order to meet scheduled timelines
- Reviewed and interpreted building designs and specifications including presenting remedial changes to design plans to my supervisors for approval
CIVIL ENGINEER STUDENT TRAINEE
ALLiONE Consulting Engineers
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Together with structural engineer, inspected and verified steel fixing for various members of the Flyover Bridge
- Provided technical assistance to the structural engineer in reviewing technical designs
- Together with materials engineer, conducted visual inspections of compacted road layers as well as monitoring field density tests using equipment such as Troxler and sand replacement apparatus
- Managed quality assurance and laboratory testing for concreting operations
- Attended meetings aimed at discussing remedial changes to the project designs and progress of works
- Under supervision of the surveyor, verified road layers with respect to project designs using automatic level equipment
- Recording daily works in a log book and making an overall industrial training report
- Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications
CIVIL ENGINEER STUDENT TRAINEE
Road Development Agency (seconded to SMEC)
Petauke
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Testing of soils and concrete to determine adequacy and strength of concrete and road layer samples with respect to project specifications
- Assisted inspector of works for both concrete and road layers in inspecting contractor's works in ensuring project specifications were met
- Attended meetings aimed to address remedial changes, Interim payment certificate (IPC) approvals and progress of works
- Assisted surveyor in verifying invent and layer levels with respect to project designs using automatic level
- Recording daily works in a log book and making an overall industrial training report
- Conferred with engineering staff and other personnel to identify and resolve problems with design or implementation
- Performed routine training and attended special events to enhance job knowledge and skills
- Identified and resolved potential structural issues
Education
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) -
Hillcrest National Technical High School
Livingstone /2010 - 01.2013
Bachelors Degree - Civil And Environmental Engineering
University of Zambia (UNZA)
Zambia /2014 - 01.2019
Skills
- Construction management
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Project
- Analytical thinking
- Problem Solving
- Technical writing
- Protastructures
- FIDIC Redbook administration
- Project Management
- Infrastructure Projects
Languages
English
Fluent
Bemba
Fluent
Nyanja
Fluent
Custom
- Eng Sydney Lungu, Project Manager, Wah Kong Enterprises Limited, +260 976 154 224
- Eng. David Sakala, Projects Manager, Luvias Investment Limited, +260 979 428 426
- Mr Mwimba Nkosha, Environmental/Social/Safety/Health and Gender Expert, SMEC international, +260 963 595484
Certification
Project management
First-Aid Training
Timeline
ENGINEER
Wah Kong Enterprises Limited
10.2022 - 12.2024
PROJECT MANAGER
E. F Investments limited
04.2021 - 07.2021
SITE MANAGER
Luvias Investment Limited
04.2021 - 06.2021
SITE MANAGER
Luvias Investment Limited
02.2021 - 01.2022
SITE MANAGER
Luvias Investment Limited
02.2021 - 06.2021
SITE MANAGER
Luvias Investment Limited
02.2021 - 06.2021
CIVIL ENGINEER STUDENT TRAINEE
ALLiONE Consulting Engineers
01.2019 - 01.2019
CIVIL ENGINEER STUDENT TRAINEE
Road Development Agency (seconded to SMEC)
10.2017 - 12.2017
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) -
Hillcrest National Technical High School
/2010 - 01.2013
Bachelors Degree - Civil And Environmental Engineering
University of Zambia (UNZA)
/2014 - 01.2019
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