BENARD LADSLAUS MAHENDEKA
Land Surveyor
Dar Es Salaam,02
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Building Construction Surveyor
ESTIM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Ltd
Dodoma
07.2024 - Current
- Setting out of 8 blocks using Leica Total Station and Dumpy level
- Developed contour maps based on field measurements and calculations.
- Reviewed field survey data using calculator, computer and GPS equipment.
- Performed boundary surveys and topographic mapping of sites prior to construction.
- Maintained accurate records throughout the duration of each project.
- Calculated height, depth, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as engineers and architects when necessary.
- Participated in safety meetings and trainings onsite to ensure all personnel are aware of proper safety protocols.
- Read and interpreted legal documents, construction drawings and maps to complete surveys.
- Analyzed survey data to compile reports for architects and engineers.
- Assisted in establishing points, lines, grades, and elevations on construction sites.
- Utilized a variety of surveying instruments such as total stations, levels, transits, and GPS systems.
- Utilized Revit and AutoCAD to prepare drawings and maps of properties.
- Monitored progress of construction projects to ensure accuracy of survey data.
Building Construction Surveyor
AZHAR CONSTRUCTION Co. Ltd
Mtwara
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Studied all the drawings concerning about the whole project, this includes architectural and structural drawings to make sure all the stakeholders understand them before the start of the works
- Prepared different drawings that might be needed by myself for setting out activities, this includes coordinates extraction by using AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Distributed the vertical datum (levels) from the control points (XYZ) using DUMPY LEVEL machine for vertical elevation to all suitable areas that are safe and can sustain for all the project period
- Setting out of the footing and column pads using total station (SOKKIA) for excavation activities
- This includes putting marks on the ground for demarcation of Pads so that excavation to proceed smoothly
- Controlled the excavation activities using Dumpy Level where all the Pads were excavated according to the respective level of excavation
- Put marks for blinding and setting of the position for formwork using dumpy level machine and total station
Building Construction Surveyor
ESTIM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD
Zanzibar
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Organized the control points extension for a site using Total Station (LEICA TS 07) and DUMPY LEVEL Machine
- Buildings setting out using Total Station
- Earthwork and volume computations for cut and fill
- Conducted Topographical surveys for topo maps using RTK and Total station
- Conducted Drone surveys for checking if the designed plan and the actual structure that is on the ground whether are correlating or not for maintaining accuracy
Topographical and Cadastral Surveyor
GEOZONE ARDHI CONSULTANTS
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with my fellow surveyors to conduct surveys in accordance with the survey regulations
- Conducted detail Surveying using Total Station and a NAVCOM GPS
- Prepared the topographical maps using the AutoCAD software
- Prepared the survey report for the work that have been completed
Practical Training
Department of Transportation and Geotechnical Engineerin
Dar es salaam , Tanzania
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Organized the site visiting and control extension using Traverse method
- Established Control Points by doing Static GPS observations for the extension of control points around the area of interest
- Conducted Levelling by using the Automatic level machine to obtain elevations of different region of the project area
- Conducted detail survey by picking the spot heights for the terrain and positions of different features
- Prepared the Topographical Map for the designing of the road at GOBA region
- Prepared the mass haul diagram
- Prepared the report for the work
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geomatics
University of Dar Es Salaam
Tanzania07-2022
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
Moshi Secondary School
Tanzania05-2018
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
Misungwi Secondary School
Tanzania11-2015
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- ARCGIS
- QGIS
- Total station operation
- AutoCAD proficiency
- GPS
- Field data collection
- GIS applications
- Topographic mapping
- Project management
- Drone surveying
- Team collaboration
- Construction staking
Certification
I, BENARD LADSLAUS MAHENDEKA, certify to the best of my knowledge and belief, that the above information correctly describes my qualifications, experience and me.
References
- Doctor ALEX LUBIDA, Lecturer at University of Dar es Salaam, Land Surveying and GIS Expert, P.O.BOX 35131, Dar es Salaam, +255754683388 / +255713341044
- Mr. Charles Kabeya, Managing Director at GEOZONE ARDHI CONSULTANTS, P.O BOX 35898, DSM, +255712158710
- Mr. Ramesh Bhuva, Chief Surveyor at ESTIM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD, +255786011389
- Mr. Nicholous Ndosi, Engineer at AZHAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD, +255763952952
Hobbies and Interests
- Watching Movies and listening music
- Playing Volleyball
- Swimming
- Reading books and Journals
Languages
- English
- Swahili
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/13/98
- Gender: male
- Nationality: Tanzanian
- Religion: Christian
Attributes
- Energetic and self-motivated with positive attitude towards challenges.
- Endowed with strong organization skills and managerial skills.
- Ability to work independent and with minimum supervision while maintaining attention to details.
- Highly reliable and flexible, blessed with positive values of hard work and integrity.
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team with high level of professionalism.
- Endowed with problem solving skills.
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Building Construction Surveyor
ESTIM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Ltd
07.2024 - Current
Building Construction Surveyor
AZHAR CONSTRUCTION Co. Ltd
03.2024 - 06.2024
Building Construction Surveyor
ESTIM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD
03.2023 - 03.2024
Topographical and Cadastral Surveyor
GEOZONE ARDHI CONSULTANTS
09.2022 - 03.2023
Practical Training
Department of Transportation and Geotechnical Engineerin
04.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Geomatics
University of Dar Es Salaam
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
Moshi Secondary School
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
Misungwi Secondary School
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