Edwin Aron Rwezaura
Arusha
Summary
Skilled construction site supervisor with proficiency in overseeing all phases of multimillion-dollar construction projects. Strengths include planning, coordinating and managing job sites while ensuring high safety standards. Experience in leading cross-functional teams, delivering quality work on schedule, and successfully bringing complex projects to completion. Demonstrated impact through improved project efficiency and effective team leadership in previous roles.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Engineer
Geometry Consultants Ltd
Dar Es Salaam
03.2024 - Current
- Provided technical guidance and support to project teams.
- Developed and implemented engineering plans, specifications, calculations, and design drawings for projects.
- Conducted site visits to inspect existing conditions and document findings.
- Reviewed shop drawings and submittals for compliance with contract documents.
- Coordinated construction activities between contractors and subcontractors.
- Monitored contractor performance to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Assisted in developing project budgets and schedules.
- Prepared reports on project progress including cost tracking and forecasting.
- Investigated field conditions and responded quickly to any issues or changes in scope of work.
- Verified that materials used met the requirements of the contract documents.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding project status updates.
- Ensured that all relevant codes were adhered to during construction process.
- Analyzed test results from laboratory testing for conformance with applicable standards.
- Performed quality assurance and quality control reviews of engineering designs.
- Attended weekly meetings with clients, contractors, subcontractors.
- Provided technical assistance in resolving disputes between parties.
- Maintained records of all inspections conducted on-site.
- Managed day-to-day operations of assigned projects.
- Ensured that all necessary permits were obtained prior to commencement of work.
- Verified and enforced compliance with regulatory agency standards and specifications.
- Completed frequent inspection reports and daily documentation for assigned projects.
- Managed red-lining and closeout for as-built drawing creation.
- Composed various project proposals and specifications, cost estimates and work schedules.
- Drafted and verified contract change orders, material inspections and certification.
- Communicated with clients and coworkers about analysis results.
- Generated technical reports for customers.
- Advised customers on use of products or services.
- Avoided data loss by creating back-ups of programs.
- Completed regulatory documents concerning safety issues.
- Conferred with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
Construction Site Manager
SUMAJKT Construction Company Ltd, Southern Highlands Zone
Mbeya
11.2018 - 10.2023
- Coordinated and managed construction projects from start to finish, ensuring that all work was completed on time and within budget.
- Monitored progress of the project and ensured compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and other applicable standards.
- Developed plans for site layout, grading, drainage, materials selection, and equipment utilization.
- Supervised subcontractors in their performance of tasks related to the project.
- Provided guidance to laborers regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for materials needed for the completion of the project.
- Inspected buildings prior to occupancy to ensure that they meet local building codes and safety regulations.
- Resolved any issues or problems encountered during construction activities through effective communication with contractors and other stakeholders involved in the project.
- Tracked costs associated with labor, materials, permits. throughout each phase of the project's development.
- Scheduled inspections by local authorities to verify compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Organized periodic reviews of job sites including identifying potential hazards or deficiencies that need correction.
- Reviewed blueprints, drawings prepared by architects, engineers to ensure accuracy of design components before beginning construction activities.
- Developed quality assurance procedures to ensure that all aspects of the project are being completed according to specifications set forth in contract documents.
- Maintained daily logs detailing information such as weather conditions, number of workers present at a given time period, material deliveries received on-site.
- Prepared accurate reports on cost estimates versus actual expenditures incurred during various phases of construction projects.
- Communicated regularly with clients and owners regarding status updates on projects.
- Managed personnel working on-site including assigning specific tasks based upon individual skill sets.
- Modified plans in response to delays, bad weather or construction site emergencies.
- Chaired weekly progress meeting and provided for follow-up coordination.
- Monitored daily construction and evaluated project progress, contract compliance and safety.
- Monitored job sites to analyze problems and recommend and implement solutions.
- Developed and coordinated construction schedules to meet or exceed company goals.
- Resolved issues during construction and commissioning phases to maintain tight schedules and budget levels.
- Coordinated construction planning, material resources, and staff scheduling for simultaneous jobs.
- Managed project operations, budget and timeline and collaborated with stakeholders to review status.
- Coordinated extensive planning, development of project milestones and budget for complex contracts.
- Directed the preparation of site before construction, including land clearing and grading.
- Utilized project management software to plan, track, and manage construction activities efficiently.
- Addressed and resolved onsite conflicts or discrepancies, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines.
- Scheduled and coordinated all phases of construction projects from initiation to completion.
- Conducted site inspections and audits to assess progress and identify potential issues early.
- Managed subcontractor selection, negotiation, and performance to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Coordinated with legal teams to ensure all contracts, permits, and licenses were in place before project commencement.
- Prepared detailed project reports, documenting phases, milestones, and final outcomes.
- Monitored changes in scope or design, managing any necessary contract adjustments.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings, providing updates on project status, timelines, and budget considerations.
Acting District Water Engineer
Longido District Council
Arusha
07.2014 - 10.2018
- Implemented safety and accident prevention programs prior to start of each project, conducting tailgate meetings daily.
- Developed and implemented approaches for various types of engineering projects.
- Created construction schedules and detailed equipment and labor requirements in project instructions.
- Prepared standard engineering computations, surveys and designs.
- Surveyed project sites to establish reference points to guide construction.
- Produced and issued precise technical specifications and data sheets.
- Participated in stakeholder meetings regarding large-scale initiatives such as reservoir construction or irrigation management plans.
- Organized community outreach programs aimed at educating citizens about proper use of water resources.
Water Engineer
Longido District Council
Arusha
06.2010 - 08.2014
- Conducted field surveys to identify existing infrastructure and potential sites for new projects.
- Analyzed hydrological data and designed hydraulic systems for flood prevention.
- Prepared technical reports, detailing the feasibility of proposed plans and outlining environmental impacts.
- Reviewed engineering drawings to ensure compliance with local building codes and regulations.
- Performed calculations related to water flow, pressure, distribution piping size, pump sizing.
- Created detailed cost estimates for construction projects based on labor costs and materials needed.
- Interpreted aerial photographs to determine optimal locations for wells or other water-related structures.
- Monitored groundwater levels in order to detect any changes that could indicate a problem with the aquifer.
- Investigated customer complaints regarding water quality or service interruptions.
- Maintained records of all maintenance activities performed at well sites or pumping stations.
- Provided technical guidance to operations staff during emergency situations involving water contamination or other safety issues.
- Evaluated existing infrastructure in order to determine its suitability for future development projects.
- Coordinated with contractors during the installation of new equipment or pipelines in order to ensure adherence to safety standards.
- Organized community outreach programs aimed at educating citizens about proper use of water resources.
- Conducted laboratory tests on samples collected from various sources in order to analyze their chemical composition.
- Participated in stakeholder meetings regarding large-scale initiatives such as reservoir construction or irrigation management plans.
- Wrote daily detailed reports logging work progress for quality assurance purposes.
- Prepared standard engineering computations, surveys and designs.
Education
Master of Project Management (MPM) - Project Management
Open University of Tanzania
Tanzania04-2021
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Dar Es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT)
Tanzania01-2010
Full Technician Certificate - Water Resources Engineering
Rwegarulila Water Resources Institute
Tanzania05-2005
Certificate of Secondary School Education (CSSE) - Ordinary Level
Ihungo Secondary School
Tanzania11-2001
Skills
- Field construction assessment
- Proficiency in concrete construction
- Project management experience
- Multitasking Abilities
- Construction expertise
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Construction supervision
- Safety program adherence
- Structural analysis
Building Construction Projects Supervised
1. Proposed Construction of University Buildings Phase 2: Lot 1 For Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS) To be Built at University of Dar Es Salaam, Buyu Campus in Zanzibar (March 2024- Now) as a Resident Engineer (RE)
2. Construction of New Office Building (Wing A) for The Ministry of Agriculture at Government City (Mtumba) in Dodoma City (2021-2023) as a Project Manager
3. Proposed Extension of META Maternity Hospital in Mbeya as Project Manager from 2019 to 2021
4. Propsed Construction of Office Building for Kalambo District Council as Project Manager,2019-2021
5. Proposed Construction of Mufindi District Commissioner’s residence as Project Manager, 2021
6. Proposed Rehabilitation of TRA Mbeya Regional office Building in Mbeya as as, 2021
7. Proposed construction of Chemistry Laboratory at Mkwawa University College of Education, 2019-2021 as Site Engineer
8. Proposed construction of Trucks’ Parking at Tunduma Town Council since 20192020 as Site Engineer.
9. Proposed construction of Chama cha Walimu Tanzania (C.W.T) Regional office Buildings for Songwe, Njombe and Katavi, 2018-2021 as Project Manager.
10. Proposed construction of office building for the Ministry of Water at Government City Mtumba Dodoma in 2019 as Project Manager
11. Proposed construction of Songwe District Council Office building at Mkwajuni Songwe, 2018-2020 as Site Engineer.
12. Rehabilitation of Iringa Regional Commissioner’s Office, 2019-2020
13. Construction of Regional Block for Njombe Region since 2020-2021 as Project Manager
Water Project Supervised
- Provision of technical and facilitation services for rural water supply and sanitation projects in Longido District Council {Exploratory and Productive boreholes drilling at Kiseriani, Less mundarara, Sinya, Longido, Orgira and Mairouwa villages- Phase I} 2010-2011
- Provision of technical and facilitation services for rural water supply and sanitation projects in Longido District Council {Construction of Pumping piped scheme/borehole source and Gravity Schemes) and civil works for 10 villages Phase II} 2011-2014
Membership in Professional Societies
1. Registered Professional Engineer No. 3828 (ERB Tanzania)
2. Senior Member Institution of Engineer Tanzania( SenM 89)
3. Member Institution of Engineer Tanzania (ME1531),
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Referees
1. Eng Lt Col, JUMA M MVUMBO
ZONAL MANAGER, SUMAJKT Construction Co. Ltd,
Southern Highlands Zone,
P.O.BOX 618
MBEYA
Mobile: 0753546267
2. Arch. Ngawo Shayo
Managing Director
Geometry Consultants Limited P.o Box 14962, Dar es Salaam.
Email: info@geometrycons.co.tz
Mobile: 0787451911
Declaration
I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV correctly describes me, my qualifications, and my experience. I understand that any wilful misstatement described herein may lead to my disqualification or dismissal, if accepted.
(Signature) Date: November, 2024
Timeline
Resident Engineer
Geometry Consultants Ltd
03.2024 - Current
Construction Site Manager
SUMAJKT Construction Company Ltd, Southern Highlands Zone
11.2018 - 10.2023
Acting District Water Engineer
Longido District Council
07.2014 - 10.2018
Water Engineer
Longido District Council
06.2010 - 08.2014
Master of Project Management (MPM) - Project Management
Open University of Tanzania
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Dar Es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT)
Full Technician Certificate - Water Resources Engineering
Rwegarulila Water Resources Institute
Certificate of Secondary School Education (CSSE) - Ordinary Level
Ihungo Secondary School
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