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Mathias J. Shoto

Summary

Experienced construction project manager with 24 years in the industry, demonstrating strong leadership skills. Extensive knowledge of OSHA guidelines and unwavering commitment to safety. Proven track record of completing projects on time and under budget while maintaining high quality standards.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

PROJECT MANAGER/CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE

BEIJING CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING GROUP CO. LTD
05.2024 - Current


Project Name : Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Sumbawanga Airport , Amounting TZS. 60.1 billions.


Duties:

  • Project Leadership & Management : Overseeing the project's execution, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and maintaining progress according to the agreed schedule.
  • Communication & Coordination : Acting as the primary liaison between the contractor, employer, and engineer, ensuring effective communication and resolving disputes.
  • Compliance & Documentation : Ensuring adherence to FIDIC contract terms, legal requirements, and maintaining proper documentation for claims, variations, and approvals.
  • Quality & Performance Monitoring : Supervising work quality, ensuring standards are met, and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
  • Financial & Resource Management : Managing budgets, approving payments, and ensuring efficient resource allocation.
  • Decision-Making Authority : Holding the necessary authority to make decisions on behalf of the contractor


Achievements:

I was engaged when the Project status was 5% and now is 85%


PROJECT MANAGER

TAMAU COMPANY LTD
03.2023 - 02.2024


Project Name: Rehabilitation of Rural Infrastructures in Serengeti District (SD), Out put 3, Rehabilitation of Rural Feeder Roads, Package 01: Singisi-Iharara- Mariwa Road (11.91km) and Park Nyigoti-Nyichoka Road 12.92). Contract no: PA/037/SEDCPP/SDC/2021/02/W/80 amounting TZS. 4.5 Billion .


Duties:

  • Project Leadership & Management : Overseeing the project's execution, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and maintaining progress according to the agreed schedule.
  • Communication & Coordination : Acting as the primary liaison between the contractor, employer, and engineer, ensuring effective communication and resolving disputes.
  • Compliance & Documentation : Ensuring adherence to FIDIC contract terms, legal requirements, and maintaining proper documentation for claims, variations, and approvals.
  • Quality & Performance Monitoring : Supervising work quality, ensuring standards are met, and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
  • Decision-Making Authority : Holding the necessary authority to make decisions on behalf of the contractor.


Achievements:

Experience of working

PROJECT MANAGER

GEN COM TANZANIA LTD
11.2022 - 02.2023


Project Name: Construction of Relocation of Road Strech from Mnekezi to Lwamgasa along Katoro-Lwamgasa Road (8.6km) in Geita Region; Contract No BGCL/TZ/PQR/_05/2021 amounting TZS 1.7 Billion


Duties:

  • Project Leadership & Management : Overseeing the project's execution, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and maintaining progress according to the agreed schedule.
  • Communication & Coordination : Acting as the primary liaison between the contractor, employer, and engineer, ensuring effective communication and resolving disputes.
  • Compliance & Documentation : Ensuring adherence to FIDIC contract terms, legal requirements, and maintaining proper documentation for claims, variations, and approvals.
  • Quality & Performance Monitoring : Supervising work quality, ensuring standards are met, and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
  • Financial & Resource Management : Managing budgets, approving payments, and ensuring efficient resource allocation.
  • Decision-Making Authority : Holding the necessary authority to make decisions on behalf of the contractor

PROJECT MANAGER/CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE

YEMBA COMPANY LTD
01.2019 - 09.2022


Projects Name :

i. Rehabilitation of Mwamapuli Irrigation Scheme, Contract No. LGA/123/CONTR/W/2017/2018/02 Amounting TZS. 274,974,883.75

ii. Rehabilitation of Mwisa Irrigation Scheme, Contract No. PA/137/HQ/2017-18/W/05 Amounting TZS. 287,798,337.16

iii. Periodic Maintenance along Majengo 2-9 Road, Kagera sokoini Road, Spot Improvement along Hamukoko-Majitaka Road, Monarch Road, and Kakerege-Nakoza Road. Contract No. AE/092/2019/2020/MZA/W/40 Amounting TZS 168,000,000.00

iii. Rehabilitation of Geita-Nkome-Mchangani and Senga -Sungusila-Ibisabageni-Ikoni Road (Contract No.AE/001/2019-20/GTA/W/41 amounting TZS.235,486,750.00

iv. Routine Maintenance along Nyehunge-Kayenze 3km, Manispaa-Kasisa 5km, Spot Improvement along Bupandwa-Songambele-Mwahodi 4.5km, Kafunzo-Chintu 2.5km, Kahunda Sokoni-Victoria-Katwe 4km, Kagera-Migongo 4km, Periodic Maintenance along FPCT-MP Office 0.3km, Skoni-Police 0.21km, Nyehunge -Kayenze 0.5km and Culvert Installation along Kafunzo-Chintu 3 lines in Buchosa DC, Contract No. AE/092/2019/2020/MZA/W/44, Amounting TZS 105,836,500.00

v. Spot Improvement along Nyakasungwa-Kamisa Road [7.3Km], Box Culvert construction along Nyakasungwa -Magata Road and Box Culvert along Sukuma-Mwamanyili-Magata Road, Contract No. AE/092/2020/2021/MZA/W/05, Amounting TZS 192,765,000.00


Duties:

  • Project Leadership & Management : Overseeing the project's execution, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and maintaining progress according to the agreed schedule.
  • Communication & Coordination : Acting as the primary liaison between the contractor, employer, and engineer, ensuring effective communication and resolving disputes.
  • Compliance & Documentation : Ensuring adherence to contract terms, legal requirements, and maintaining proper documentation for claims, variations, and approvals.
  • Quality & Performance Monitoring : Supervising work quality, ensuring standards are met, and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
  • Financial & Resource Management : Managing budgets, approving payments, and ensuring efficient resource allocation.
  • Decision-Making Authority : Holding the necessary authority to make decisions on behalf of the contractor


Achievements:

Projects completed within the Time and the same budget.

PROJECT MANAGER/CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVES

JONTA INVESTMENT LTD
01.2018 - 12.2020


Project Name : Construction of Toilet for Selected Schools and Public Spaces or Commercial Building in Mwanza City Council, Contract No. AE/042/2015-2016/W/04b-Lot 1, Amounting TZS. 2.7 billions.


Duties:

  • Project Leadership & Management : Overseeing the project's execution, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and maintaining progress according to the agreed schedule.
  • Communication & Coordination : Acting as the primary liaison between the contractor, employer, and engineer, ensuring effective communication and resolving disputes.
  • Compliance & Documentation : Ensuring adherence to FIDIC contract terms, legal requirements, and maintaining proper documentation for claims, variations, and approvals.
  • Quality & Performance Monitoring : Supervising work quality, ensuring standards are met, and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
  • Financial & Resource Management : Managing budgets, approving payments, and ensuring efficient resource allocation.
  • Decision-Making Authority : Holding the necessary authority to make decisions on behalf of the contractor.


Achievements:

The project completed within on time, Quality and budget as required.


STRUCTURAL ENGINEER/BRIDGE ENGINEER

Nagarjuna Constructions Co. Int. LLC.
06.2017 - 12.2017
  • Design and Compliance : Ensuring that bridge and structural designs comply with FIDIC contract specifications and international engineering standards.
  • Project Supervision : Overseeing construction activities to ensure quality control and adherence to contract requirements.
  • Contract Administration : Assisting in contract management, including reviewing technical documents and ensuring compliance with FIDIC guidelines.
  • Risk Management : Identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
  • Coordination : Collaborating with contractors, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
  • Reporting and Documentation : Maintaining accurate records and reports related to project progress, compliance, and technical assessments.


Achievements:

The works were completed within the time.

District Engineer

Ministry of Regional and Local Government of Tanzania
01.2011 - 01.2017


Duties:

  • In charge of all engineering and construction works of the district
  • Overseas environmental studies, design, construction, safety, and inspection of the work, for all capital projects in the district
  • The District Engineer plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the environmental studies, design, construction and inspection, labor compliance, and contract development and administration activities of staff who provide all sides of engineering support to the district's operating divisions
  • Provision of Consultancy Services for Design and Supervision of Geita - Ilogi Road [56km] to gravel standard; conduct Economic Study as an alternative for construction of the Road to a bituminous standard thereof; in Geita District
  • Provision of Consultancy Services for preparations of Architectural Design and Supervision of the construction of Bus Stop Shelters and upgrading to a bituminous standard of Cop Cot - Round About Road(4km), and Procurement of Works thereof; in Geita District
  • Design and Supervision of Gravel Road construction of Sungusira-Misri-Mkolani Road[20km].
  • Design & drawings preparation of Two spans(12.5meach) Kakora River Bridge along Bukoli-Nyakagwe/Kahama border road.
  • Design and Supervision of Periodic Maintenance of Kasamwa-Lubanga Mkolani Road[30km].
  • Design and Supervision of Upgrading of earth road to Gravel on Katoro-Rwamgasa Nyarugusu road[20km].
  • Design and Supervision of Upgrading to TARMAC Road Roundabout-CRDB-Polisi Road [2km].
  • Design and Supervision Upgrading to SSD of Round about to GGM Road [5km]
  • Supervision of Construction of Reservoir Tank Located at Kagera
  • Design and Supervision of Construction of Asphalt concrete of American Chips to Jimboni ROAD [1.8km]
  • Design and Supervision of Construction of Asphalt concrete Road of Mbugani-Jimboni-Nendeni na Amani Road [2km]
  • Design and Supervision of Construction of Bridge found at Lubanga River[18m*6m]
  • Maintenance of Gravel Roads found within the district
  • Maintenance of Earth Roads was found within the district
  • Construction and Maintenance of Health facilities, Educational, Agricultural and Livestock infrastructures

Civil Engineer

Maswa District Council
08.2009 - 12.2010


Duties:

  • Evaluated soil conditions through geotechnical investigations to determine appropriate foundation types.
  • Reviewed bid proposals from contractors for accuracy in pricing materials labor requirements.
  • Attended meetings with owners, clients and contractors to deliver knowledgeable input.
  • Trained junior engineers in design principles, industry trends, and best practices for civil engineering work.

Civil Engineering Technician

Maswa District Council
01.2002 - 07.2009


Duties:

  • Tested concrete strength using specialized equipment like rebound hammers or ultrasonic pulse testers.
  • Analyzed project blueprints to ascertain dimensions and material requirements.
  • Reviewed municipal zoning regulations to ensure proposed designs adhered to local guidelines.
  • Analyzed proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings and diagrams to illustrate findings.

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering -

Dar Es Salaam Institute of Technology
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
01.2009

Full Technician Certificate - Civil Engineering

Dares Salaam Institute of Technology
01.2001

Skills

  • Proficiency in construction techniques
  • Knowledge of building codes and safety standards
  • Expertise in project management tools
  • Leadership in team dynamics
  • Adept at addressing challenges
  • Effective stakeholder engagement strategies
  • Skilled in conveying information to subcontractors and stakeholders
  • Project progress documentation
  • Effective stakeholder presentations
  • Proficient in cost analysis and financial forecasting
  • Procurement and contract negotiation
  • Maintaining project quality within budget constraints
  • Identifying risks and applying preventive measures
  • Effective crisis management
  • Adherence to compliance standards
  • Consistent project delivery
  • Effective prioritization of tasks
  • Experienced in scheduling tools for project management

Certification

  • Valid Practicing License, P-A1244, 12/31/25
  • Registered Professional Civil Engineer, PE3534, 03/23/13

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Beginner (A1)
Kiswahili
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Affiliations

  • Member of Institution of Engineers in Tanzania, MIET 1523

Timeline

PROJECT MANAGER/CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE

BEIJING CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING GROUP CO. LTD
05.2024 - Current

PROJECT MANAGER

TAMAU COMPANY LTD
03.2023 - 02.2024

PROJECT MANAGER

GEN COM TANZANIA LTD
11.2022 - 02.2023

PROJECT MANAGER/CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE

YEMBA COMPANY LTD
01.2019 - 09.2022

PROJECT MANAGER/CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVES

JONTA INVESTMENT LTD
01.2018 - 12.2020

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER/BRIDGE ENGINEER

Nagarjuna Constructions Co. Int. LLC.
06.2017 - 12.2017

District Engineer

Ministry of Regional and Local Government of Tanzania
01.2011 - 01.2017

Civil Engineer

Maswa District Council
08.2009 - 12.2010

Civil Engineering Technician

Maswa District Council
01.2002 - 07.2009

Bachelor of Civil Engineering -

Dar Es Salaam Institute of Technology

Full Technician Certificate - Civil Engineering

Dares Salaam Institute of Technology

Other Trainings, Seminars and Workshops

  • Monitoring and Evaluation of Project, Implementation and Reporting Program, Eastern and Southern African Management Institute, ESAMI, Arusha, 05/17/10
  • Environmental Assessment and Management Training, Ministry of Infrastructures Development, 08/16/10
  • Overview of Public Procurement Act 2004 and Its Regulations, Public Procurement Regulatory Authority, 10/26/09 - 11/10/09
  • Performance in Construction Industry; Roles of Contractors, Clients, and Regulators, Contractors Registration Board, 05/15/14 - 05/16/14
  • District Roads Management System, Appropriate Technology Training Institute: ATTI, Mbeya, 11/04/02 - 05/17/03

Personal Information

  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Tanzanian
  • Marital Status: Married

Other Trainings, Seminars and Workshops

  • Monitoring and Evaluation of Project, Implementation and Reporting Program, Eastern and Southern African Management Institute, ESAMI, Arusha, 05/17/10
  • Environmental Assessment and Management Training, Ministry of Infrastructures Development, 08/16/10
  • Overview of Public Procurement Act 2004 and Its Regulations, Public Procurement Regulatory Authority, 10/26/09 - 11/10/09
  • Performance in Construction Industry; Roles of Contractors, Clients, and Regulators, Contractors Registration Board, 05/15/14 - 05/16/14
  • District Roads Management System, Appropriate Technology Training Institute: ATTI, Mbeya, 11/04/02 - 05/17/03
Mathias J. Shoto