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Caroline Namutosi

Civil Engineer
Kampala
Caroline Namutosi

Summary

Qualified Civil Engineer with 10 years of experience working in various capacities to complete construction engineering tasks. Expert in directing workflow of Building, Water and Road works, underground water installations and Built Infrastructure project demolitions. 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.

Results-oriented Civil Engineer, highly skilled at design, drafting, cost estimation and presentations.

Excellent public speaking and teamwork skills. High interest in municipal infrastructure. Innovative Resident Engineer with proficiency in planning and execution. Led teams from front. Excellent blueprint interpreting and leadership skills.

Experienced in preparing tender design, preliminary design and detailed design structural drawings.

Goal-driven Civil Engineer leader with dynamic management skills. 8 years coordinating large teams on high-level projects.

Civil Engineer with 10 years in public agency. Effective at solving complex technical issues with speed and accuracy. Civil Engineer versed in leveraging team collaboration and communication to meet project milestones.

Strong knowledge of Project Management, Contract Management and site management to complete diverse projects.

Conscientious Resident Engineer with 8-year track record of handling planning, evaluating and overseeing civil engineering projects. Expertise in project planning, risk management and cost management. Skilled at analyzing and interpreting information.

Overview

16
years of professional experience

Work History

Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, Kampala

Civil Engineer,Estates & Works,Makerere University
08.2013 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed and implemented solutions to maintain and improve client infrastructure at existing sites.
  • Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.
  • Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
  • Managed quality assurance and laboratory testing for concreting operations.
  • Conferred with engineering staff and other personnel to identify and resolve problems with design or implementation.
  • Collaborated with civil technicians to gather project equipment and update maps, drawings and blueprints.
  • Computed resource quantities and requirements to give customers/building users accurate price estimates.
  • Worked with the Institutions Architect to develop blueprints and designs for existing structure remodeling projects.
  • Generated financial projections and forecasts for short- and long-term for planned infrastructure projects
  • Reviewed calculations and analytical data to maintain accuracy of technical reports.
  • Assisted in bidding process by providing for on-site inspections and preparing take-offs.
  • Tracked budget forecasts and monitored budget performance.
  • Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
  • Evaluated financial performance of clients and identified potential areas of improvement.
  • Advised clients on financial matters and recommended planned Built infrastructure improvement plans.
  • Estimated materials costs and sourcing requirements for project feasibility.
  • Displayed strong communication and interpersonal skills while visiting clients, jobsites and consultant offices to support project and business development needs.
  • Acted as contact for client's communication with field personnel.
  • Performed routine training and attended special events to enhance job knowledge and skills.
  • Managed and participated in on-site cutovers, testing and restoration of facilities.
  • Performed maintenance tasks on Makerere University Infrastructure systems, power and water infrastructure.

Precission Engineering Services Ltd, Kampala

Civil Engineer, Precision Engineering Services Ltd
01.2009 - 07.2013

Job overview

  • Managed quality assurance and laboratory testing for concreting operations.
  • Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.
  • Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
  • Developed and implemented solutions to maintain and improve client infrastructure at existing sites.
  • Provided technical supervision for Building project works and making sure that all conformance & and performance requirements and conditions of contracts are adhered to.
  • Scheduled and coordinated stakeholders to have technical Progress meetings to inspect project progress, troubleshoot cost, quality and work scope challenges to and offer remedial solutions.
  • Carried out project communications to all project stakeholders.
  • Coordinated the procurement of materials for project works in support to the accounting functions of the company operations.

Dott Services Ltd, Kampala

Civil Engineering Assistant, Roads at Dott Service
01.2008 - 12.2008

Job overview

  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of construction project operations.
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Prepared Bills of quantities in response to requests for quotations for project from clients.
  • Coordinated and Prepared site administration documents such as site diaries, site instruction books, daily work logs, material supply lists, site equipment inventory, and daily progress reporting on project sites.
  • Preparing bids for works.
  • Worked under the contract Manager to prepare project progress reports that would inform progress meetings and deliberations.
  • Worked hand in hand with Contract Manager to Prepare Claim Certificates to support payment claims from clients.
  • Assisted the Contract Manager in drafting contract Management correspondence in line with performance terms of works contracts with clients.


Education

Kyambogo University Kampala, Uganda

Bachelor of Science from Civil And Building Engineering
08.2003 - 2007.07

University Overview


  • Professional development completed in the courses Communication skills and Humanities, Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Drawing, Construction Materials, Engineering Surveying, principles of Electricity and Thermodynamics, Construction Technology, Structural Analysis, Fluid Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology.
  • Awarded CGPA 3.56 at the end of a 4 year period
  • Member of Pearl Hall of Residence.
  • Elected President, Association of Civil Engineering Students.
  • Elected Chair, Scripture Union Choir
  • Member of Chess Team for Pearl Hall of Residence at University.

Uganda Management Institute Kampala, Uganda

Post Graduate Diploma from Project Planning And Management
03.2011 - 2012.03

University Overview

Skills

Project Management

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Affiliations

Affiliations
  • Member, Rotary International
  • Institute of Professional Engineers, Uganda
  • Member, Franciscan Investment Co-operative Society, Ltd

Software

Microsoft Office

Autocad

Archicad

Interests

Singing

Cooking

Youtuber

Timeline

Civil Engineer,Estates & Works,Makerere University
Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
08.2013 - Current
Uganda Management Institute
Post Graduate Diploma from Project Planning And Management
03.2011 - 2012.03
Civil Engineer, Precision Engineering Services Ltd
Precission Engineering Services Ltd
01.2009 - 07.2013
Civil Engineering Assistant, Roads at Dott Service
Dott Services Ltd
01.2008 - 12.2008
Kyambogo University
Bachelor of Science from Civil And Building Engineering
08.2003 - 2007.07

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