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References
Certification
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DIANA TAMALE

DIANA TAMALE

Summary

Professional Quantity Surveyor with 14 Years of experience of in-depth knowledge of project planning, cost analysis, cost control and scheduling for projects involving civil, structural, M&E, HVAC, HSE, fire prevention and management elements. 3 years experience on a 7.4 km water pipeline project in Juba, South Sudan. Prepares project estimates, tracks and analyzes project costs and evaluates proposal specifications. Customer-focused individual commended for managing a variety of infrastructure projects and supervising contractor teams during building construction. Experience in developing and managing project estimates by coordinating with colleagues and clients. Successful in devising bid proposals in line with client specifications and objectives through clear communication and attention to detail. Driven to minimize costs by continually comparing project costs to estimates and coordinating with leaders on cost management methods.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Quantity Surveyor

MACE YMR
Eastern Uganda
08.2021 - 08.2023

Construction of 30 Maternity Units for Ministry of Health

  • Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare valuations and financial appraisals.
  • Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
  • Monitored project progress to identify and address changes in project scope or budget. Reports included construction, engineering and HSE elements
  • Readied and presented cost reports to keep stakeholders informed of job progress.
  • Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
  • Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.

Project QS and Project Manager

UN Mission in South Sudan - UNMISS
Juba
05.2017 - 05.2021

UNMISS/UNICEF water pipeline A water pipeline from River Nile to Jebel Mountain providing community water kiosks and delivering water to a reservoir including intake point, water pumps, water settlement and treatment tanks - USD 4.7m

  • Contract administration
  • Daily supervision of on going work.
  • Prepared Weekly and monthly progress reports.
  • Regular meetings with contractor to resolve issues arising from construction.
  • Measurement of work done by contractor to prepare payment certificates.
  • Preparation of variations and variation orders after cost analysis

UN House roads 11.4km - Project manager USD 5.8m - Remove existing surfaces and preparing for new paved roads including bases, drainage, gabions, rails, road signs and landscaping.

  • Contract administration
  • Daily construction supervision to ensure compliance to engineering standards and maintaining HSE log
  • Monitoring project progress using the project programme and preparing progress reports
  • Cost analysis for changes and submitting to client for comment and subsequent approval
  • Preparation of valuations for contractor's work.


Renovation of UN Office buildings – Project manager

  • Daily supervision of on going work. Weekly and monthly reports.
  • Regular meetings with contractor to resolve issues arising from construction.
  • Measurement of work done by contractor to prepare payment certificates which were sent to finance for processing and contractor was paid within stipulated time.

Construction of TCC kitchens in Bangladesh, Nepalese, Rwanda, Ethiopian police and military camps - Project manager

  • Daily supervision of on going work and prepare weekly and monthly reports.
  • Regular meetings with contractor to resolve issues arising from day to day construction.
  • Measurement of work done by contractor to prepare payment certificates.

Quantity Surveyor

Integrated YMR Partnership
01.2011 - 05.2016

Pearl Marina, Uganda. Construction of Housing development with cluster houses and Infrastructure

Project Value - USD 3.8m

  • Project cost management including
  • Monthly Valuations for contractor's work
  • Prepared Monthly progress reports
  • Prepared financial reviews

Library (3000 m²) at Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Kigali, Rwanda

Project Value - USD 3.1m

  • Prepared tender documentation for the bidding process.
  • Prepared early estimates and Bills of Quantities to inform clients budget
  • Carried out tender evaluation process and prepared the tender evaluation report
  • Prepared monthly Valuations and financial appraisals
  • Prepared final account at the project close out

Commercial market in downtown Kigali, Rwanda

Project value USD 10.9m

  • Prepared the tender documentation for the bidding process
  • Prepared early estimates and Bills of Quantities to inform clients budget
  • Carried out the tender evaluation process and prepared the tender evaluation report
  • Prepared monthly Valuations and financial appraisals

APL1 - Ministry of Education funded by IMF, Uganda Expansion of 150 secondary schools: classrooms, laboratories, admin blocks, staff houses

Project value USD 11.6bn

  • Prepared monthly Valuations & Monthly reports
  • Prepared financial Appraisals
  • Prepared Final account at project close out
  • Prepared Completion reports for client

ADB IV - Ministry of Education funded by Africa Development Bank, Uganda
Construction & expansion of 11 Secondary schools

Project value - USD 7.5m

  • Prepared monthly Valuations & Monthly reports
  • Prepared financial Appraisals
  • Prepared Final account at project close out
  • Prepared Completion reports for client
  • Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers

Junior Quantity Surveyor

Seyani Brothers & Co (U) Ltd
01.2009 - 12.2010

TATA Uganda Head office Complex comprising head office, service centre and pharmacy

Barclays Bank Uganda – Fit out of premier branch at head offices
URDC Headquarter s Jinja, Uganda British Army Barracks

CHARTIS UGANDA Limited Multi storied Head offices

International School Uganda , Dining hall

  • Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.
  • Purchased materials and coordinated deliveries to and from construction sites.
  • Used AutoCAD to measure project design changes.
  • Prepared site measurements, valuation claims and sub contractors certificates
  • Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers.
  • Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
  • Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.

Education

BSc Construction Economics -

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa

Skills

  • Project Estimation and Bidding
  • Project Management
  • Contract Management and administration
  • Project cost Planning and control
  • Cost Containment
  • Subcontractor Relations
  • Project Documentation
  • AutoCAD, MS Project, Adobe, Sharepoint, DimX and MS Office packages: Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Attention to Detail
  • Excellent Communication
  • Google Workspace

References

  • Eridad Nyanzi, +256 772 642167, eridad.nyanzi@maceymr.com
  • Oluwadare Taylor-Pearce, +211929693020, taylor-pearce@un.org
  • Sarfaraz Jiwani, sarfaraz@seyani.com

Certification

  • Registered Surveyor of Uganda
  • PRINCE2 Project Management
  • RICS Accredited Mediator and Expert Witness

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Swahili
Elementary
A2

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Project Quantity Surveyor - MACE YMR
08.2021 - 08.2023
Project QS and Project Manager - UN Mission in South Sudan - UNMISS
05.2017 - 05.2021
Quantity Surveyor - Integrated YMR Partnership
01.2011 - 05.2016
Junior Quantity Surveyor - Seyani Brothers & Co (U) Ltd
01.2009 - 12.2010
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University - BSc Construction Economics,
DIANA TAMALE