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Joanita Sandra Nambooze

Quantity Surveyor
Kampala,Uganda

Summary

I am a startegic- thinking individual experienced in turning low performing organisations into top revenue producers through offering technical expertise and timely catering to client needs and feedback. I have a comprehensive understanding of construction projects, engineering, and property and facilities management. Nine years of experience in effectively preparing valuations of works, maintenance schedules, and expected outcomes. Expertise in evaluation tools and procedures, including terms of reference, work programs, strategic and annual work plans, budgetary cost estimates, and technical/quality specifications. I have specialized in managing building infrastructure and associated works from concept development to facilities management and have been actively involved in procurement process from tender documents' preparation to bid evaluation and contract signing. I have gained strong monitoring skills to identify deviations from baselines or anomalies that may arise during execution. I am also one of reputable character and always conduct my work in adherence to professional ethics and rules of conduct. I am able to make sound judgments in site management or any development project. Skilled in analyzing and assessing financial valuations of existing and executed works, producing Bills of Quantities from architectural and engineering drawings, and providing appraisals at different stages of projects within my field of expertise. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I am known for my reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. I am therefore committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education

Work History

DIRECTOR PROJECTS MANAGEMENT

PLANTEK LIMITED
1 2017 - Current
  • Setting up Project teams and structures, Communication, Coordination and liaison amongst all Project stakeholders including Clients, Contractors and Associate Consultants, Leading of Project teams in work execution and providing technical expertise / guidance to the team, Controlling and monitoring of the systems and processes against predetermined schedules to ensure successful completion of Project plans, Carrying market research for prevailing market rates and subsequently updated the company pricelist as a benchmark for costing projects, Financial analysis of Projects including preparation of valuations of executed works, financial appraisals and analysis of rates as submitted by contractors, Advising the Clients on the most feasible capital expenditure right from initial cost estimates of proposed developments, Procurement of contractors for supply of works, goods and services, Contract administration, interpretation and management, Calling for monthly meetings and inspection of works, Conducting routine maintenance checks on completed projects especially during then Defects Liability period, Ensuring record keeping and archiving of all project documentation, Ensuring that the complaints handling log is kept under check and Client concerns are addressed, As a Director, I was tasked with compilation of departmental reports to be presented to the Board of Directors, Participation in the strategic and financial planning of the Company, Compilation and review of Project progress reports for submission to the stakeholders

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

PLANTEK LIMITED
07.2016 - 12.2016
  • Preparation of Bills of Quantities and cost estimates for the building designs, Participation in evaluation of submitted bids, Preparation of valuations for the gross value of works executed by Contractors for interim claims, Preparing work programmes for all on-going Projects and tracking activities against the set time, Preparing of certificates of payments for Contractors, Preparing cost appraisals for all Projects in the house, Preparation of monthly progress reports, Ensuring communication amongst Project stakeholders especially through interpretation of reports and deducing logical inferences, Interpretation of Contract documentation including drawings, bills and the Contract agreements, Analysis of Contractors' quotations before issuing instructions to proceed with varied works in terms of specifications or new works that were not part of the Contract, Ensuring adherence to contract technical specifications ( through specifying standard and recognized market brands that are durable and of quality), Training other student interns

SITE QUANTITY SURVEYOR

BUILCON (U) LIMITED
07.2014 - 06.2016
  • Compilation and presentation of monthly progress reports for the site meetings, Building up of rates to be used during tendering, Ensuring that the site diaries are put to good use for a clear account of all incidents on site, Drafting the site work programs, Participation in the tendering process, Ensuring adherence to all health and safety regulations by all Project stakeholders, Preparation of site measurements that would be used to compile financial claims, Developing the site project plans, Assignment of roles to the different field staff to ensure collective effort for execution of more work, Preparation and organization of site meetings, Reporting to the field supervisor about any unusual incidents on site, Preparing project appraisals and early warnings that may increase the contract sum to the Project Manager

Education

Master's Degree - Construction Project Management

Makerere University Kampala
01.2022 - 12.2024

Bachelor's Degree - Quantity Surveying

Makerere University Kampala
01.2010 - 12.2014

UGANDA ADVANCED CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics and General Studies

Trinity College Nabbingo
01.2008 - 12.2009

UGANDA CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION - Including English and Mathematics

Trinity College Nabbingo
01.2004 - 12.2007

Skills

Project Management and Coordination

Affiliations

Professional Associate Member of Institution of Surveyors of Uganda (RSU No.1544)

Drivinglicense

Full/Clean

Executedprojects

  • Design and Construction Supervision of the Proposed Development of Luzira Staff Referral Hospital, Pre-contract services (Design and preparation of tender documents), Contract Management and Administration, Cash flow forecasting, Quantity Surveying services(including preparation of valuations and cost appraisals), UGX 12.43, Uganda Prisons Service, 2021-01-01, 2024-12-31, ONGOING
  • Design and Construction Supervision of the Maternity ward in Moroto Hospital, Pre-contract services (Design and preparation of tender documents), Quantity Surveying services (including preparation of cost estimates, tendering, procurement plus evaluation of contractors, valuations and cost appraisals, contract interpretation), Post Contract Management (Management during the Defects Liability Period), UGX 2.9, Moroto Regional Referral Hospital, 2020-01-01, 2023-12-31, COMPLETED
  • Design and Preparation of Tender documents for the Lamu Hospital, Pre-contract services (Holding reconnaissance meetings and conducting feasibility studies, Preparation of cost estimates, Preparation of bidding documents, Participation in evaluation of returned bids), UGX 1.8, ANDOMODULAR (Germany Organisation), 2019-01-01, 2022-12-31, COMPLETED
  • Design and Construction Supervision of the 10 No. Staff houses in Moroto Hospital, Pre-contract services (Design and preparation of tender documents), Quantity Surveying services(including preparation of cost estimates, tendering, procurement plus evaluation of contractors, valuations and cost appraisals, contract interpretation), Post Contract Management (Management during the Defects Liability Period), UGX 3.345, Moroto Regional Referral Hospital, 2019-01-01, 2022-12-31, COMPLETED
  • Design review and Construction supervision of the Soroti High Level value addition facility, Pre-contract services (Design and preparation of tender documents), Quantity Surveying services (including preparation of cost estimates, tendering, procurement plus evaluation of contractors, valuations and cost appraisals, contract interpretation), UGX 18, Ministry Of Local Government/African Development Bank, 2020-01-01, 2023-12-31, COMPLETED
  • The Proposed Office premises of the Auditor General in Arua, Pre-contract services (Design and preparation of tender documents), Quantity Surveying services (including preparation of cost estimates, tendering, procurement plus evaluation of contractors, valuations and cost appraisals, contract interpretation), Post Contract Management (Management during the Defects Liability Period), UGX 2.9, Office Of The Auditor General, 2019-01-01, 2022-12-31, COMPLETED
  • Refurbishment of The Mugaba Palace and Construction Supervision of a Fence at Kamukuzi, Mbarara District, Pre-contract services (Design and preparation of tender documents), Quantity Surveying services (including preparation of cost estimates, tendering, procurement plus evaluation of contractors, valuations and cost appraisals, contract interpretation), Post Contract Management (Management during the Defects Liability Period), UGX 9.8, Ministry Of Tourism, Wildlife And Antiquities, 2019-01-01, 2022-12-31, COMPLETED
  • Design and Construction supervision of the Kabale Remand Home, Pre-contract services (Design and preparation of tender documents), Quantity Surveying services (including preparation of cost estimates, tendering, procurement plus evaluation of contractors, valuations and cost appraisals, contract interpretation), Post Contract Management (Management during the Defects Liability Period), UGX 0.55, Minstry Of Gender And Social Development, 2017-01-01, 2019-12-31, COMPLETED
  • Construction Supervision of the MiniMaximum Security Prison at Kitalya, Pre-contract services (Design and preparation of tender documents), Quantity Surveying services (including preparation of cost estimates, tendering, procurement plus evaluation of contractors, valuations and cost appraisals, contract interpretation), Post Contract Management (Management during the Defects Liability Period), Participation in preparation of final account and Retention release, UGX 28, Uganda Prisons Service, 2016-01-01, 2020-12-31, COMPLETED
  • Proposed Makerere University Faculty of Computing Building, Pre-contract services (Design and preparation of tender documents), Quantity Surveying services (including preparation of cost estimates, tendering, procurement plus evaluation of contractors, valuations and cost appraisals, contract interpretation), Post Contract Management (Management during the Defects Liability Period including snagging works), UGX 2, Makerere University Business School, 2016-01-01, 2018-12-31, COMPLETED

Health

Excellent; non-smoker

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 06/28/1991
  • Nationality: Ugandan

References

  • Patrick Kato (RSU), Senior Quantity Surveyor, Bikandema and Partners, +256701 658284, pkm62@hotmail.com
  • Arch. Enock Kibbamu, Executive Director, Plantek Limited, +256772407462, adyeeriek@gmail.com
  • Eng. Edward Kataama, Electrical Engineer, Technology Consults, +256 772415598, ekataama@gmail.com

Software

Microsoft word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft project

Planswift

ArchiCAD

Internet and Email

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Luganda
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Master's Degree - Construction Project Management

Makerere University Kampala
01.2022 - 12.2024

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

PLANTEK LIMITED
07.2016 - 12.2016

SITE QUANTITY SURVEYOR

BUILCON (U) LIMITED
07.2014 - 06.2016

Bachelor's Degree - Quantity Surveying

Makerere University Kampala
01.2010 - 12.2014

UGANDA ADVANCED CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics and General Studies

Trinity College Nabbingo
01.2008 - 12.2009

UGANDA CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION - Including English and Mathematics

Trinity College Nabbingo
01.2004 - 12.2007

DIRECTOR PROJECTS MANAGEMENT

PLANTEK LIMITED
1 2017 - Current
Joanita Sandra NamboozeQuantity Surveyor