Edvin Mdemu
Dar Es Salaam,Tanzania
Summary
Determined construction engineer with excellent management skills and team leadership skills. Excellent communication and organizational abilities with exceptional creativity. In-depth knowledge of site and construction development. Sound understanding of building codes, construction specifications, and blueprints. Successfully oversaw the
completion of construction projects on time and within budget.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Project Manager
Ministry of Health
Zanzibar, Urban West Region
02.2022 - Current
- Kept files organized and up-to-date for accurate record-keeping purposes.
- Partnered with management to implement processes and fast track project implementation.
- Arranged supplies, documents, and spaces for meetings.
- Planning and coordinating construction work.
- Preparation of construction progress reports.
- Monitoring contract performance.
- Carry out the measurements of executed works.
- Leading regular site meetings.
- Ensuring compliance with technical specifications.
- Management of construction schedules
- Design review of construction drawings.
- Onsite quality management.
- Preparation of tender documents.
- Budget management and BOQ review/preparation.
- Prepare payment certificates.
- Ensure HSE compliance on site.
- Review drawings and approval of onsite works.
- Prepare and record construction monitoring checklist.
- Setting out various site components.
- Coordinating the monitoring and control of Project delivery.
- Ensuring timely delivery of reports.
- Developed and maintained project documentation.
Site Engineer
Phason Engineering Works
Dar es salaam, Kinondoni
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Supervised site work to verify quality and safety standards ahead of sign-off.
- Coordinated contractors, subcontractors, and laborers to deliver on projects.
- Estimated labor and material requirements to enable accurate budget planning.
- Motivated site teams to achieve quality results against construction deadlines.
- Preparation of progress reports.
- Preparation of tender documents.
- Budget management and BOQ review/preparation.
- Carry out measurements of executing works.
- Design review of construction drawings.
- Prepare payment certificates.
- Ensure HSE compliance on site.
- Lead monthly management meetings and record meeting minutes.
- Quality assurance and quality control.
- Conducting brief weekly meetings to resolve quarrels on site.
- Review drawings and approval of onsite works.
- Construction contract management.
- Preparation of bills of quantities.
- Timely review of the works program to reflect the scope of works.
- Prepare and record construction monitoring checklist.
- Setting out various site components.
- Recorded daily events and activities in site diary to evaluate processes and improve productivity.
- Oversaw quality control and health and safety matters for construction teams.
Contract Engineer
Yapi Merkezi Insaat Ve Sanayi Anonim Sirketi
Morogoro, Kilosa
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Maintained records of raw materials, drawings, and purchase orders for reference purposes.
- Attended site visits to aid contract processes and confirm correct installation.
- Negotiated pricing and procured raw materials, minimizing excess spending.
- Liaised with clients to determine the scope of work and requirements, providing cost estimates and quotation details.
- Preparation of construction contracts.
- Manage all aspects of contracts, including negotiation, execution, and administration.
- Review contract terms, conditions, and specifications to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Resolve disputes or conflicts that arise during the execution of contracts.
Collaborate with the procurement team to select suitable vendors and contractors. - Oversee the quality of work performed by contractors and vendors, ensuring it meets project specifications and standards.
- Handle change orders and modifications to contracts as needed.
Monitor project progress, milestones, and completion dates to ensure projects stay on track. - Ensure that work performed by contractors adheres to safety and environmental standards.
- Maintain effective communication with all project stakeholders.
- Prepare reports and updates on contract and project status for management and clients.
- Monitor contractor adherence to project schedules and take corrective actions when necessary.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of payments to contractors.
Managing sub-contractors performance according to contractual specifications. - Performing all clarifications for contracts meetings,coordinating with the project department, and smooth functioning of the project.
Civil Engineer
Good Neighbors HQ
Dar es salaam, Kinondoni
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Visited sites to review work progress and drive process improvements.
- Motivated site teams to achieve quality results against construction deadlines.
- Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment, and labor requirements to determine project feasibility.
- Tested sites and materials to assess strength and quality.
- Performs inspections of facilities for conformance with applicable codes and OSHA requirements.
- Scoping of works and carrying out conditional surveys for rehabilitation/renovation works.
- Undertaking supervision of construction/maintenance projects.
Planning annual construction and renovation work budgets.
Engineering alterations and improvements in existing buildings to minimize breakdowns. - Engineering and execution of planned maintenance, minor installations of equipment, building, and replacements.
- Maintained records of inspection activities.
- Assist contractors in understanding general work requirements.
- Preparation of progress reports.
- Minimized underperforming contractors' selection by developing annual contractors' evaluation report ranking from best performing.
- Improved consultants' performance by conducting end-year evaluations of their performance and the quality of their work.
- Developed construction monitoring checklist for efficient inspection.
- Preparation of tender documents and carrying out the tender evaluation.
- Budget management.
- Preparation of bills of quantities and review of bills of quantities when prepared by a third party.
- Measure executed works.
- Design review of construction drawings.
- Prepare contractors' payment certificates.
- Conduct monthly site meetings and record meeting minutes.
- Prepare contractors' completion certificates.
- Quality assurance and quality control.
- Review drawings and approval of onsite works.
- Timely review of the works program to reflect the scope of works.
Assistant Civil Engineer
Environmental and Healthcare Organization
Dar es salaam, Kinondoni
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Supervision of construction/drilling works.
- Prepared project inception reports.
- Preparation of Feasibility study report.
- Prepare structural drawings using AutoCAD.
- Assessed environmental impact due to dam rehabilitation.
- Managed to propose effective dam de-silting methods.
- Carry out scoping and conditional surveys.
- Draft project technical specifications.
- Assessed environmental impact due to dam rehabilitation.
- Assist Hydrogeological investigations.
- Prepare tank capacity design report.
- Assist senior engineer in drafting payment fee notes.
- Assist in carrying out survey measurements.
- Assisted compilation of the final feasibility study report.
- Preparation of bill of quantities.
- Assist in structural engineering design works.
- Mapping GPS coordinates for potential borehole drilling points.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Management
University of Dar Es Salaam
Dar es Salaam 10.2022 -
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Ardhi University
Dar es salaam 10.2012 - 07.2016
A-Levels - Science Subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)
Minaki High School
Pwani 02.2010 - 02.2012
GCSEs - Science Subjects (Physics, Chemistry And Maths)
Mtakuja Secondary School
Dar es salaam 01.2006 - 10.2009
Skills
- Project Management and Planning
- Procurement and administration
- Critical Thinking
- Communication Skills
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Construction Budget Control
- Construction Management
- Contract Management
- HSE and Environmental Impact Assessment
- Technical Documentation
- Document Control
Languages
English
Fluent
Swahili
Native
Affiliations
- Football, Reading
Certification
- Professional Engineer Certification, Reg. No. PE 8594.
- Tanzania Institute of Monitoring and Evaluation: Training on Conducting and Developing Baseline Study.
- Prota Structure 2024 Certification
Specific Experience For the Application.
- Experience with International Organizations (Good Neighbors Tanzania, BADEA, SAUDI FUND and KUWAIT FUND)
- Planned and developed housing projects for refugee camps and Teachers' houses to improve education services.
-Experienced in Disaster Risk Reduction and Response projects by successfully executing projects in refugee camps in Kigoma by managing UNHCR and KOICA funds.
-Experienced in preparing proposals for Funding requests from donors.
-Experienced in conducting Trainings and Capacity Building activities for School WASH programs (SWASH).
-Experienced in managing mega funded project (Ongoing $42.8m Hospital Project in Zanzibar-Mnazi Mmoja Hospital from inception to implementation.
-Experienced in procurement procedures for donor-funded projects.
- Other specific Experiences includes;
-Quality control and Quality assurance by hands-on experience on site supervision works.
-Contract management and budget monitoring to ensure successful project implementation.
-Hands-on experience with rehabilitation projects.
Software and Tools
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Internet
- Microsoft Project
- Auto-CAD
- Prota Structure
- Sketch up
References
Eng. Catherine Awidi Mushi
Lecturer (Dissertation Supervisor),
Environmental Consultant.
Ardhi University
Phone: +255752699929
Email: awidicathy04@gmail.com
Mr. Kim Myunghoon-Evan
Architectural Consultant
Good Neighbors International
Phone: +82 10-2887-8395
Email: bless4u@outlook.com
Eng. Mbarouk Hamad Mbarouk
Project Manager
Project Implementation Unit
Ministry of Health-Zanzibar
Phone: +255 777 414 607
Email:xdodea@gmail.com
Mr. Benworth Ndekile
Operation Manager
Good Neighbors Tanzania
Phone: +255713842050/+255787058406
Email: bndekile@goodneighbors.or.tz
Timeline
Master of Science - Engineering Management
University of Dar Es Salaam
10.2022 -
Assistant Project Manager
Ministry of Health
02.2022 - Current
Site Engineer
Phason Engineering Works
01.2021 - 01.2022
Contract Engineer
Yapi Merkezi Insaat Ve Sanayi Anonim Sirketi
06.2020 - 12.2020
Civil Engineer
Good Neighbors HQ
03.2017 - 03.2020
Assistant Civil Engineer
Environmental and Healthcare Organization
08.2016 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Ardhi University
10.2012 - 07.2016
A-Levels - Science Subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)
Minaki High School
02.2010 - 02.2012
GCSEs - Science Subjects (Physics, Chemistry And Maths)
Mtakuja Secondary School
01.2006 - 10.2009
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