JAMES LUVANDA
Geita
Summary
Experienced Civil Engineer with 8+ years in project management for water, road, earthworks, buildings, steel structures, and tunnels. Proficient in delivering innovative, cost-effective infrastructure solutions and utilizing advanced software for efficient project design and management. Skilled in planning, designing, and executing complex projects, with a focus on optimizing processes and achieving project milestones.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer 2-Civil Engineering UG Mining
Anglo Gold Ashanti-Geita Gold Mine
10.2019 - Current
- Overseeing and directing construction projects from initiation to handover.
- Scheduling deliverables, estimating costs, and reviewing daily progress.
- Ensuring compliance with building and safety regulations, including conducting safety interventions and Job Safety Analysis.
- Managing resources (equipment, labor, and materials) to achieve targets.
- Preparing internal and external job status reports.
- Analyzing, managing, and mitigating project risks.
- Mentoring junior staff and transferring knowledge.
- Managing and administering contracts, including QA/QC programs.
- Analyzing site survey reports, maps, drawings, and soil reports.
- Designing, budgeting, and scoping civil and building projects, and performing construction rate buildup.
- Participating in tender negotiations and performing technical tender evaluations.
- Reviewing and approving as-built project measurements and payment certificates.
- Participating in the Management of Change process.
Tunnel Engineer
YAPI Merkezi-Kilosa Tanzania
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Conducting safety and project progress inspections.
- Providing program support and resolving issues.
- Managing project resources.
- Preparing and presenting progress reports.
- Coordinating interdepartmental activities.
- Inspecting procured construction materials.
- Performing QA/QC for tunnel works.
- Reviewing civil designs and verifying drawings before execution.
Civil Engineer-Projects
HEMATEC Investment Limited
11.2016 - 05.2019
- Preparing bidding documents for tendering.
- Representing the company at tender negotiation meetings with clients.
- Establishing sites and negotiating contracts with external vendors for new projects.
- Managing project resources effectively.
- Conducting on-site safety and progress inspections.
- Monitoring project progress and compiling status reports.
- Performing QA/QC for construction works.
- Reviewing civil designs and verifying drawings prior to execution.
- Managing repair and maintenance of infrastructure projects.
- Liaising with clients, architects, and subcontractors.
- Scheduling material and equipment purchases and deliveries.
- Ensuring project compliance with legal requirements, particularly health and safety regulations.
- Managing budgets and overseeing project resources.
- Conducting on-site investigations and analyzing data (maps, reports, tests, drawings, etc.).
- Supervising sites and performing daily inspections.
Education
Master of Engineering Management - Project Management
University of Dar es salaam
08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Dar es salaam
07.2016
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
Ilboru Secondary School
02.2012
Certificate of Secondary Education -
Mzumbe Secondary School
11.2009
Skills
- Tunnel structures
- Building Structures
- Project Management
- Road Projects
- Steel Structures
- Mining area (open pit and Underground) Construction Projects
- Water projects
- Drainage
- Bridge and Culvert structures
- Projects Supervision
- Civil and building maintenance
- Renovation and rehabilitation projects
- CAD Drafting
- Project Planning and monitoring
- Contracts Management
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- AutoCAD Structural Detailing
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SIDRA
- Microsoft Project
- Prokon
- PraStructure
Affiliations
Engineers Registration Board (ERB) of Tanzania, PE-6215, Professional Engineer (Civil)
Current Residence
Geita
Home Residence
Dar es Salaam
Personal Information
- Title: Civil Engineer PEng. (T)
- Date of Birth: 08/11/92
- Nationality: Tanzanian
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Mugisha Kalembo, Senior Backfilling Engineer, Barrick Africa Middle East Team, P.O Box 422, Tarime, mugishakalembo00@gmail.com, 0682970920
- Aziz Yusuf, Superintendent 2-Earthwork and Project, Geita Gold Mine, P.O Box 532, Geita, ayusuf@anglogoldashanti.com, 0787544059
- Eng. Emiliana Nkulizahe, Structural Engineer, Advanced Engineering Solution LTD, P.O Box 19074, DSM, emmynkulizahe@gmail.com, 0695878187
Training
- Weholite technology solutions for water supply, storage and sanitation., Plasco Limited, 10/01/22
- Industrial maintenance and safety management, The Institution of Engineers Tanzania (IET), 05/01/22
- Corporate management and leadership training, The Institution of Engineers Tanzania (IET), 06/01/22
- Project monitoring, evaluation and control, Nabaki Afrika Dar Es Salaam, 08/01/22
- Automated structural design with Protastructure software, The Institution of Engineers Tanzania (IET), 04/01/24
Disclaimer
I declare that, any information provided on this Curriculum Vitae is to the best of my knowledge and belief, correct and that any appointment offered would be on this basis and would form part of the terms of the contract for employment.
Technical And Communication Skills
AutoCAD, AutoCAD Structural Detailing, SIDRA, Prokon, PraStructure, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Fluent, Excellent, Excellent, Fluent, Excellent, Excellent, Holder of Tanzanian Class B&D driving license with proficiency in driving manual transmission vehicles.
On Job Trainings
- Health Safety and Environment Induction, Geita Gold Mine Limited & Yapi Merkezi
- Hazard and Risk Management level 1& 2, Geita Gold Mine Limited
- Safety Leadership Practice, Geita Gold Mine Limited
- Fatigue Management, Geita Gold Mine Limited
- Mining and Void Induction, Geita Gold Mine Limited
- Underground Induction, Geita Gold Mine Limited
- Cyber Safety Awareness Training, Geita Gold Mine Limited
Timeline
Engineer 2-Civil Engineering UG Mining
Anglo Gold Ashanti-Geita Gold Mine
10.2019 - Current
Tunnel Engineer
YAPI Merkezi-Kilosa Tanzania
05.2019 - 10.2019
Civil Engineer-Projects
HEMATEC Investment Limited
11.2016 - 05.2019
Master of Engineering Management - Project Management
University of Dar es salaam
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Dar es salaam
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
Ilboru Secondary School
Certificate of Secondary Education -
Mzumbe Secondary School
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