Munashe Chiwanza
Harare,02
Summary
Focused individual with experience assisting engineers with projects involving houses, bridges, and hospitals. A confident Civil Engineering Technician with exemplary math, listening and communication skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Agent
China State Construction Engineering Corporation
Kasama, Zambia
01.2021 - Current
- Used shovels or heavy equipment to move different materials based on job needs.
- Read and understood plans and technical documentation for each job.
- Recognized and reported potential project challenges and assisted with solutions.
- Reviewed blueprints and job specifications to plan completion and estimate project costs.
- Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
- Efficiently prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Prepared, poured and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt at designated locations.
- Erected and dismantled scaffolding, braces, shoring walls and other temporary structures.
- Learned how to complete Task and Task with minimal supervision, contributing to successful Result.
- Estimated costs associated with labor, equipment and materials required to produce specific designs.
- Coordinated and facilitated onsite consultant, regulatory and client representative inspections.
- Set work schedules, coordinated site facilities and monitored progress.
- Visited construction sites daily to evaluate work quality.
- Reviewed construction work against technical designs and drawings to assess compliance.
Site Supervisor
Transform Holdings
Johannesburg, South Africa
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with management, technical crew members and fellow supervisors to organize efficient operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Oversaw entire building turnover process, enhancing communication between all construction management to facilitate smooth completion.
- Identified and implemented strategic plans based on accurate readings of specifications and solid collaboration with project leadership.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Developed work schedules for all team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
Site Agent
Mak Bokano Contracting
Harare, Zimbabwe
07.2017 - 10.2020
- Reduced costs by driving competitive subcontractor bids and effective contract execution.
- Oversaw entire building turnover process, enhancing communication between all construction management to facilitate smooth completion.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Improved cost control through effective allocation of subcontractors and site resources.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Improved process efficiency and workflow by implementing productivity initiatives and proactively identifying and resolving problems.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
Civil Site Engineer
Andjamba Construction
Ondangwa, Namibia
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
- Supervised contractor work processes and adherence to project schedule.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Built and maintained vendor relationships, serving as main liaison for gaining building access.
- Provided general office administration, including correspondence, filing and spreadsheet development.
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Planned, coordinated and managed operations and field safety programs for building construction, and infrastructure and public works projects.
- Read plans and blueprints and communicated to workers.
- Managed site development with assistance from civil engineers and complied with city and county ordinances.
Civil Engineering Technician
Mundial Works
Mansa, Zambia
06.2015 - 03.2016
- Inspected project sites to monitor progress and adherence to design specifications, safety protocols and state sanitation standards.
- Processed field data and created drawings for such projects as highways and bridges.
- Worked closely with engineers, land surveyors and other key stakeholders on different infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
Civil Engineering Technician
Mutual Construction
Harare, Zimbabwe
01.2014 - 06.2015
- Inspected project sites to monitor progress and adherence to design specifications, safety protocols and state sanitation standards.
- Processed field data and created drawings for such projects as highways and bridges.
- Attended all seminars and trainings offered by company to build knowledge and improve skills.
- Obtained quotes for project materials and communicated with suppliers to determine best pricing.
- Worked closely with engineers, land surveyors and other key stakeholders on different infrastructure projects.
- Tested soils and materials to determine foundation strength.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Civil Engineering Trainee
Mutual Construction
Harare, Zimbabwe
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Assisted with graphical representations of civil structural designs.
- Provided technical documents to plan work and address concerns for on-going projects.
- Determined project feasibility by estimating materials costs and sourcing requirements.
- Controlled engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets.
- Produced precise technical specifications and data sheets.
- Reviewed calculations and analytical data to maintain accuracy of technical reports.
Education
Diploma - Civil Engineering
Bulawayo Polytechnic
Bulawayo12.2014
Skills
- Construction Management
- Quality Management
- Contract Preparation
- New Construction
- Budgeting
- Scheduling
- Contract Management
- Estimating
- Procurement
- Building systems and services
- Building, demolition and renovation
- AutoCAD
- Subcontractor management
- Materials estimates
- Project Scheduling
Certification
GIS and Remote Sensing
Timeline
Site Agent
China State Construction Engineering Corporation
01.2021 - Current
Site Supervisor
Transform Holdings
10.2020 - 12.2020
Site Agent
Mak Bokano Contracting
07.2017 - 10.2020
Civil Site Engineer
Andjamba Construction
03.2016 - 07.2017
Civil Engineering Technician
Mundial Works
06.2015 - 03.2016
Civil Engineering Technician
Mutual Construction
01.2014 - 06.2015
Civil Engineering Trainee
Mutual Construction
01.2011 - 12.2011
Diploma - Civil Engineering
Bulawayo Polytechnic