Mwila Chongo
Kasama
Summary
Ingenious Engineer successfully implementing project cost procedures and monitor quality construction. Skilled at reading blueprints and communicating duties to workers. Proficient in methods, principles and applications of engineering, design, building and construction. Progressive engineer dedicated to discovering and developing novel ways to protect worker safety and operational continuity. Creator of techniques and tools mitigating risk and expediting project completion. Prepared to revolutionize legacy procedures by developing customized, innovative approaches.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Site Engineer
KENVAL Construction Limited
Kasama
12.2023 - Current
- Achieved strict safety compliance through regular site inspections, staff training, and adherence to industry best practices.
- Communicated with project accounting about monthly subcontractor billings and pay applications.
- Coordinated and facilitated onsite consultant, regulatory, and client representative inspections.
- Enhanced overall sustainability initiatives by incorporating eco-friendly building materials and energy-efficient technologies into project designs wherever feasible.
- Performed comprehensive site surveys to identify potential issues prior to construction commencement, mitigating potential delays or complications.
- Estimated costs associated with labor, equipment and materials required to produce specific designs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop creative solutions for complex construction challenges.
- Audited sites to collect and analyze structural, electrical and engineering data.
- Reviewed construction work against technical designs and drawings to assess compliance.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
Site Engineer
Oluka ltd
Mbala, Mpulungu and Nsama, Zambia
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Minimize project risks, conducting structural monitoring to ensure maximum safety and stability
- Respond to technical concerns quickly and effectively, devising strategic solutions to minimize project disruption
- Document daily progress, incidents and issue resolutions for accurate site records
- Survey, graded and levelled construction sites within assigned timeframes
- Prepare and reviewed engineering specifications, scopes of work, schedules of payments and associated documents
- Review construction plans and financial projections, verifying project scope accuracy and feasibility
- Motivate teams to deadline through regular site visits and inspections, problem-solving accordingly and eliminating bottlenecks
- Check technical drawings for adherence to standards, maintaining operational compliance.
Site Engineer
G&G National
Serenje, Zambia
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Prepared estimates for time and material costs
- Completed quality assurance
- Observed health and safety standards
- Supervised construction of substructures and assembly of prefabricated steel acrow panel bridges
- Measured levels on site for road using Dumpy level
- Ensured that works are implemented according to Civil Works Drawings
- Monitored and ensuring that quality is adhered to on Civil works
- Measured of Invert levels on site to establish drainage systems using Dumpy level
- Ensured that works are implemented according to Civil Works Drawings
- Completed projects on time and within budget by collaborating with contractors, architects and public authorities
- Documented daily progress, incidents and issue resolutions for accurate site records.
Assistant Site Engineer
MNS Global World ltd
Serenje, Zambia
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Surveyed, graded and levelled construction sites within assigned timeframes
- Checked technical drawings for adherence to standards, maintaining operational compliance
- Prepared and reviewed engineering specifications, scopes of work, schedules of payments and associated documents
- Oversaw selection and requisition of materials
- Suggested process and technical design changes to improve performance and efficiency
- Interpreted contract design documents supplied by clients or architects
- Documented daily progress, incidents and issue resolutions for accurate site records
- Outlined construction schedules, equipment and labor requirements using Gantt charts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil/Construction Engineering
North Caucasus Federal University
07.2019
Certificate of Higher Education - High School
Mungwi Technical Secondary School
10.2013
Junior School Certificate - Primary School
Lethabo Private School
11.2010
Skills
- Employee management
- Project budgeting
- Excellent math skills
- CAD expertise
- Data collection and analysis
- Structural design
- Computer proficient in Microsoft office suit
Certification
- Impact Research and Information Systems, 1st/09/2019-27th/10/2019
- Bridge Routine Maintenance, 15th/10/2019-16th/10/2019
- AutoCAD Program, 21st/03/2018-27th/04/2018
Affiliations
- Engineering Institute of Zambia
- Zambia Monitoring and Evaluation Agency
Languages
English
Russian
Category
B
Personal Information
Nationality: Zambian
References
- Mr. Bodwin Banda, Senior Engineer, Road Development Agency, Plot No.2847, Mukulumpe Road, Central Town, Kasama, 410720, +260966617149, +260977716149
- Mr. Peter Sinkonde, Engineer Contracts, Road Development Agency, Plot No.2847, Mukulumpe Road, Central Town, Kasama, 410720, +260977474083
- Mr. Robert Z Mbulo, Technician, Road Development Agency, Plot No.2847, Chikumanino, Kasama, Zambia, 410720, +260966617149
- Mr. Christopher Banda, Director, MNS Global World ltd, Lusaka, Zambia, +260977772882
- Mrs. Rosa Chilupula, Director, Oluka ltd, Lusaka, Zambia, +260975615868
- Eng. William Kamanga, CEO, Oluka ltd, Lusaka, Zambia, +260977443493
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing Chess
- Playing Darts
- Reading
- Watching Movies
Timeline
Construction Site Engineer
KENVAL Construction Limited
12.2023 - Current
Site Engineer
Oluka ltd
04.2022 - 07.2023
Site Engineer
G&G National
01.2021 - 05.2021
Assistant Site Engineer
MNS Global World ltd
01.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Civil/Construction Engineering
North Caucasus Federal University
Certificate of Higher Education - High School
Mungwi Technical Secondary School
Junior School Certificate - Primary School
Lethabo Private School