Lazaro Mwakyusa
Civil Engineer
Kigamboni,Dar es salaam
Summary
Qualified professional Civil Engineer with 6 years of experience working in various capacities to complete construction engineering tasks. Expert in Planning and construction works in Building works,Roads construction,railway construction , water and sanitation construction works . Proven success in identifying and addressing challenges to complete projects on-time and under budget. Applies cost-saving strategies without sacrificing practicality and quality. Manages large projects and teams to meet milestones and exceed quality expectations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Civil Engineer
JICA
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular field inspections to monitor construction progress and ensure compliance with design specifications.
- Led training workshops on water resource topics, increasing staff knowledge and expertise in the field of hydrology and hydraulics engineering services.
- Managed budgets and schedules throughout project lifecycles, delivering high-quality work within established timeframes and financial parameters.
- Performed cost-benefit analyses of proposed engineering solutions, ensuring the most effective approach was selected while balancing financial constraints.
- Enhanced public outreach efforts by developing informative materials on local water resource issues and conservation practices.
- Created detailed technical reports to communicate project results effectively to clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
- Improved water resource management by conducting hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.
- Assisted in securing grant funding for critical water resource projects, ensuring adequate financial support for ongoing initiatives.
- Utilized GIS tools to create visually engaging maps that informed decision-making processes for water resource management projects.
- Planned and designed projects with software such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS and Epanet.
- Coordinated projects by working with other engineers, contractors and regulatory agencies.
- Calculated design measurements and analyzed engineering data to plan projects.
- Obtained regulatory permits and reviewed crossing, easement and encroachment agreements through communication with government agencies.
Planning Engineer (BUILDING AND STRUCTURAL WORKS)
SINOSKY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Determined project specifications and developed time schedules and budgets
- Negotiated with vendors and contractors
- Monitored and tracked project progress
- Attended and scheduled meetings
- Delegated tasks and ensured workers received feedback
- Communicated with managers, supervisors, and team
- Developed project schedules and facilitated project communications
- Implemented project control processes
- Generated bills of materials and procurement requests
- Aligned data from multiple sources
- Applied statistical analysis techniques
- Assessed scope and needs of projects
- Supported on-time delivery of projects
- Oversaw daily and weekly work planning.
- Planned and coordinated materials, equipment and labor for 2 projects.
- Improved productivity 60% by implementing updated capacity-planning models.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer requirements.
- Reviewed building plans and zoning permit applications to verify compliance with requirements such as bulk, placement and parking ratios.
Civil Engineer (BUILDING AND STRUCTURAL WORKS)
Mwanza to Isaka Standard Gauge Railway Line
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Analyzed technical drawings and provided material and cost estimates
- Ensured projects were completed on time and within budgets
- Inspected and supervised construction of earthworks
- Negotiated with vendors and contractors
- Monitored and tracked project progress
- Attended and scheduled meetings
- Delegated tasks and ensured workers received feedback
- Communicated with managers, supervisors, and team
- Developed project schedules and facilitated project communications
- Implemented project control processes
- Generated bills of materials and procurement requests
- Aligned data from multiple sources
- Applied statistical analysis techniques
- Assessed scope and needs of projects
- Supported on-time delivery of projects
- Oversaw daily and weekly work planning.
Construction Manager (BUILDING AND STRUCTURAL WORKS)
Orient P9 Hotel Pilipili Bwenjuu Unguja Zanzibar Practrical Permaculture Institute of Zanzibar Office Building
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed and supervised structural works at site
- Supervised construction team
- Performed supervision of construction of villas and hotel facilities
- Performed structural review and construction plans
- Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly plans and reports
- Solved site challenges
- Cooperated with local and consultants
- Managed safety and health site management
- Prepared BOQ and managed tendering and contract
- Allocated and managed resources and funds
- Managed time, quality, costs, and risks
- Oversaw construction activities and labor
- Reviewed reports
- Planned construction activity and technology application
- Liaised with clients and consultants
- Planned and monitored health and safety
- Planned and managed construction activities.
Construction Engineer (WATER AND STRUCTURAL WORKS)
AFCONS INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Designed, planned, and implemented construction activities
- Developed BOQ, drawings, and tender documents
- Engaged in negotiation with stakeholders
- Prepared procurement plan
- Prepared implementation plans
- Ensured quality control and assurance
- Monitored contract progress
- Enforced contract documents
- Ensured compliance with standards and regulations
- Provided contractual assessments
- Solved non-conformance reports
- Provided technical supervision
- Reviewed technical submissions
- Designed and implemented DME activities
- Collected data and wrote reports
- Used data for decision making and improvements
- Planned and designed safety and health management at sites.
Civil Engineer (BUILDING AND STRUCTURAL WORKS)
Dar es salaam to Morogoro Standard Gauge Railway Line
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Led multidisciplinary teams to complete construction projects
- Implemented quality assurance and process audits
- Developed prototypes
- Reviewed goals and objectives with project management and design teams
- Engaged with government agencies
- Supervised and inspected work of contractors
- Ensured design compliance
- Produced 2D and 3D models
- Managed relationships with clients and partners
- Supervised construction work
- Planned work program
- Implemented and inspected construction work
- Managed subcontractor works
- Managed parts of construction projects.
Education
Bachelor of science - Civil Engineering and built environment
St. Joseph University College of Engineering
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania05.2018
A-Levels - Physics, Chemistry and Advanced Mathematics
St. Matthew's Secondary School
Tanzania, Merit05.2014
CPASS - Microsoft and internet
University of Dar es Salaam Computing
04.2011
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
IFUNDA TECHNICAL
Tanzania, Distinctions05.2010
Skills
- Kiswahili
- English
- Planning and monitoring
- BOQ and tendering
- Structural design
- Effective scaffolding skills
- Retaining structural
- Construction management, organization and policy
- Cost Control
- Pre cast construction
- Cost Estimation
- Construction Site Management
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Construction materials
- Drawing review
- Microsoft Excel, Project, and Visio
- Technical Reports
- Project management experience
Certification
- Registered Graduate Engineer GE Lazaro Mwakyusa GE No. 14544 Registered Professional Engineer PE Lazaro L Mwakyusa PE No.
- Certificate of Safety: Oil Pipe Construction Safety, 02/23 - 05/23
Accomplishments
- Achieved time and proper labor leveling by introducing P6 for construction tasks.
- Supervised team of 250 staff members.
- Achieved construction of bridges, passenger station, viaducts, culverts through effectively helping with team work.
- Documented and resolved planning which led to effective project accomplishment.
- Collaborated and managed with team of 70 in the development of Orient p9 project pilipili.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved completion of projects by completing proper planning and implementation with accuracy and efficiency.
Personal Information
Hobbies: Swimming, Hiking, Reading, Singing
References
- Victor Noah, Bridge Engineer, Unitech Civil Consultant, Tanzania, +255 657222159, vacks2002@yahoo.com
- Dr Prabakaran Narayanan, Vice Principal & Associate Professor, St Joseph College of Eng and Tech, Tanzania, +255 625856125, Prabakaran.n@sjuit.ac.tz
Timeline
Civil Engineer
JICA
07.2023 - Current
Planning Engineer (BUILDING AND STRUCTURAL WORKS)
SINOSKY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
10.2022 - 06.2023
Construction Manager (BUILDING AND STRUCTURAL WORKS)
Orient P9 Hotel Pilipili Bwenjuu Unguja Zanzibar Practrical Permaculture Institute of Zanzibar Office Building
01.2022 - 08.2022
Civil Engineer (BUILDING AND STRUCTURAL WORKS)
Mwanza to Isaka Standard Gauge Railway Line
10.2021 - 10.2022
Construction Engineer (WATER AND STRUCTURAL WORKS)
AFCONS INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
01.2021 - 10.2021
Civil Engineer (BUILDING AND STRUCTURAL WORKS)
Dar es salaam to Morogoro Standard Gauge Railway Line
12.2018 - 12.2020
Bachelor of science - Civil Engineering and built environment
St. Joseph University College of Engineering
A-Levels - Physics, Chemistry and Advanced Mathematics
St. Matthew's Secondary School
CPASS - Microsoft and internet
University of Dar es Salaam Computing
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
IFUNDA TECHNICAL
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