MNENE JAMES
MOROGORO
Summary
Dynamic civil engineering professional with extensive experience at TARURA, excelling in project management and stakeholder collaboration. Proven track record in enhancing transportation infrastructure and ensuring technical compliance. Skilled in AutoCAD design and effective communication, leading teams to achieve project goals while maintaining quality standards and budget management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting District Manager (2021 – Present)
Chief Executive - TARURA
TARURA – Same District, Tanzania, Tanzania
07.2017 - Current
- Supervised road and bridge construction projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards and project timelines.
- Managed contracts and public infrastructure development initiatives, fostering effective collaboration between government and private sector stakeholders.
- Led rural road development projects, enhancing transportation infrastructure and accessibility.
Acting District Manager – TARURA Moshi Municipal
Chief Executive - TARURA
Moshi, Tanzania
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Supervised urban road construction and drainage projects, ensuring timely and quality completion.
- Conducted feasibility studies and design reviews for municipal roads infrastructure, enhancing project efficiency.
- Led a team of engineers and technicians in road maintenance and rehabilitation, improving municipal road conditions.
Acting District Manager–TARURA Morogoro Municipal
Chief Executive - TARURA
Morogoro, Tanzania
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Managed road rehabilitation projects and coordinated with local government and contractors to ensure technical compliance under TARURA funding.
- Supervised technical staff in tracking Morogoro Municipal road networks using GPS and processed data with QGIS Software for DROMAS.
- Oversaw the construction of new roads and storm drainage systems in Morogoro Municipal, ensuring adherence to Asphalt Concrete and Double Surface Dressing Standards under World Bank financing.
Regional Secretariat Civil Engineer–Katavi Region
Regional Administrative Secretary Office
Mpanda, Tanzania
06.2013 - 07.2017
- Developed project cost estimates and budgets based on material costs, labor costs, and other factors.
- Coordinated with architects, surveyors, contractors, and other specialists to ensure compliance with building codes and regulations.
- Managed the implementation of approved design plans by monitoring the work progress at job sites.
- Prepared drawings, specifications, calculations, sketches, diagrams and final plans for various types of civil engineering projects.
- Reviewed blueprints and building plans to determine the type of materials needed for construction projects.
- Provided technical advice on civil engineering related issues such as soil stability, water drainage, and road design.
- Inspected new construction sites to ensure that they meet all applicable standards and regulations.
- Designed land development layouts for residential communities using AutoCAD software.
- Performed inspections of existing structures to identify structural deficiencies or safety hazards.
- Attended meetings and site locations to gather data for project work.
- Monitored concrete batching and placement for different structures.
- Supervised execution of contracts and prepared invoices for projects.
- Planned and designed transportation or hydraulic systems or structures using computer-assisted design or drawing tools.
- Researched and developed municipal works projects.
- Directed engineering activities, driving compliance with environmental, safety or other governmental regulations.
- Compiled and presented public reports and environmental impact statements to inform stakeholders, municipal officials, and members of public about planned civil projects.
- Surveyed project sites to establish reference points to guide construction.
- Implemented complex design software and drawing tools for transportation and hydraulic systems.
- Prepared or presented public reports on bid proposals, deeds and environmental impact statements.
- Provided technical advice to industrial or managerial personnel regarding design, construction or structural repairs.
- Computed load and grade requirements, water flow rates or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
- Implemented safety and accident prevention programs prior to start of each project, conducting tailgate meetings daily.
- Surveyed sites, collected measurements, and assessed project conditions.
- Conducted onsite inspections and prepared takeoffs for engineering project costing.
- Analyzed survey reports, maps or other topographical or geologic data.
- Managed and directed construction, operations or maintenance activities at project site.
- Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment or labor to determine project feasibility.
- Inspected project sites to monitor progress and conform to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil And Structural Engineering
University of Dar Es Salaam
Tanzania11-2009
Skills
- Project management
- Contract negotiation
- Budget management
- Quality control
- Feasibility studies
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Technical compliance
- Risk assessment
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Regulatory compliance
- Leadership skills
- GPS technology
- AutoCAD design
- Policy enforcement
- Policies and procedures
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Training and coaching
- Team building practices
- Performance oversight
- Goal setting and performance metrics
- Staff recruiting
- Customer relations
- Operations management
- Employee scheduling
- Conflict management
- Leadership development
- Productivity improvements
- Interpersonal communication
- Operational oversight
- Project planning
- Contractor relationship management
Certification
- Active Registered Professional Civil Engineer with Registration Number PE 4332 by the Engineers Registration Board of Tanzania from 2015 to date
- Graduate Engineer with Reg. No. 4037 with Engineers Registration Board Tanzania – 6th May, 2010
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Acting District Manager – TARURA Moshi Municipal
Chief Executive - TARURA
01.2019 - 12.2021
Acting District Manager–TARURA Morogoro Municipal
Chief Executive - TARURA
12.2017 - 12.2018
Acting District Manager (2021 – Present)
Chief Executive - TARURA
07.2017 - Current
Regional Secretariat Civil Engineer–Katavi Region
Regional Administrative Secretary Office
06.2013 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Civil And Structural Engineering
University of Dar Es Salaam
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