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MOSES BRIAN SIAJINDE MUZOKA

Lusaka

Summary

Experienced professional with many years in quantity surveying and cost management. Handled contract lifecycle from initial negotiations to completion, collaborating with contractors, company executives, and clients to achieve timely completion of projects within budget. Dedicated to maintaining company control of contracts to achieve excellent development outcomes. Experienced Quantity Surveyor with comprehensive knowledge in cost estimation and project management. Skilled at conducting detailed feasibility studies, preparing tender documents, and managing contractor negotiations. Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines while maintaining strict cost control measures. Proven track record of enhancing productivity through strategic planning and effective team leadership.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Quantity Surveyor

Zambia National Service
Lusaka
03.2022 - Current
  • Conducted detailed analysis of materials, labour costs and other associated expenses to ensure accuracy of project costs.
  • Analyzed financial data including cash flows, budgets, forecasts, invoices to evaluate performance against agreed targets.
  • Prepared and submitted cost estimates for various contracts in accordance with industry standards.
  • Monitored changes in legislation which may affect costing decisions or contractual obligations.
  • Assessed and monitored the progress of construction projects to ensure work completed as per contractual requirements.
  • Compiled monthly reports outlining costs incurred, projected spend and any variances from the original budget plan.
  • Attended meetings with clients, contractors and other stakeholders to discuss cost plans and review progress reports.
  • Negotiated tenders and subcontracts with suppliers, contractors and clients.
  • Managed variations to contracts ensuring all parties are aware of additional charges or discounts applied.
  • Audited existing contracts to identify areas where savings can be made without compromising quality or service levels.
  • Created detailed schedules for payments to subcontractors based upon completion of specific milestones.
  • Developed strategies to reduce costs while maintaining quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Utilized specialized software for quantity surveying and cost estimation to enhance accuracy.
  • Prepared tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities, and other documentation.
  • Negotiated final accounts post-completion, accounting for variances between projections and actual costs to obtain agreement regarding payments required to settle accounts.
  • Monitored changes to designs and construction work, adjusting budget projections accordingly.
  • Managed project costs from initial calculations to final figures, minimizing expenses where possible.

Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager

Willmate Engineering Ltd
Lusaka
11.2020 - 02.2022

  • Prepared tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities, and other documentation.
  • Project cost control, monitoring of project quality (quality control), and time delivery.
  • Preparation and presentation of variations.
  • Preparation of material cost schedules, and valuating work in progress.
  • Preparing payment claims (IPCs) and cost negotiations with consultants and clients.
  • Negotiated final accounts post-completion, accounting for variances between projections and actual costs to obtain agreement regarding payments required to settle accounts.
  • Managed project costs from initial calculations to final figures, minimizing expenses where possible.
  • Organization and presentation of material samples for approval, and procurement of project materials.

Quantity Surveyor and Assistant Project Manager

QS - PRO Consults
Lusaka
11.2019 - 11.2020
  • Preparation of preliminary approximate estimates based on initial sketch designs, and providing alternatives, if need be.
  • Preparation of a detailed cost estimate and reporting to the client.
  • Evaluating tenders, and reporting on the suitability of the lowest tenders submitted in competition.
  • Preparation of material cost schedules and valuating work in progress (measuring variations and additional work).
  • Preparing payment certificates.
  • Carrying out value engineering with the design team.
  • Site inspections, preparation of minutes, and project site progress reports.

Quantity Surveyor Intern

MLN Associates
Lusaka
08.2018 - 10.2018
  • Taking off and preparing bills of quantities and material estimates.
  • Preparation of IPC valuations and tender evaluations.
  • Attending site meetings and site inspections.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying

The Copperbelt University
Kitwe
08-2020

World Intellectual Property Organisation - Intellectual Property

WIPO Worldwide Academy
Geneva
04-2019

GCE O-Level Grade 12 School Certificate (Full Certificate) -

Kabundi Secondary School
Chingola
10-2011

Skills

  • Cost estimation and budget planning
  • Financial analysis
  • Contract negotiation
  • Project management
  • Budget monitoring
  • Tender preparation
  • Value engineering
  • Quality control
  • Material procurement

Timeline

Quantity Surveyor

Zambia National Service
03.2022 - Current

Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager

Willmate Engineering Ltd
11.2020 - 02.2022

Quantity Surveyor and Assistant Project Manager

QS - PRO Consults
11.2019 - 11.2020

Quantity Surveyor Intern

MLN Associates
08.2018 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying

The Copperbelt University

World Intellectual Property Organisation - Intellectual Property

WIPO Worldwide Academy

GCE O-Level Grade 12 School Certificate (Full Certificate) -

Kabundi Secondary School

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