Kenneth C AKAMPURIIRA

Coordinated and Supervised Outsourced and In-house Construction and Maintenance projects for Military Contingents, Formed Police Units (FPU) and Civilians in Sector Center worth $34.83m.

a) Mopti Super Camp:

• Construction of 11Ha Camp (545 Pax) worth $11.96m
• Construction of 16Ha Camp (1,333 Pax) worth $8.14m
• Additional Horizontal, Transition & Kitchen Construction Works for 16Ha, OPAM & 5.4Ha Camp worth $2.91m
• Security enhancement projects including Reinforcement of Perimeter Security with improved blast protection wall, upgrade of 121Nos bunkers and Construction of Ammunition Storage Bunkers for all military units and FPU worth $5.78m
• Upgrading of 171 accommodation rooms to mission standards in 14Ha in line with deployment plan worth $1.23m
• Extension of Apron and Installation of Jet Blast Deflectors at Mopti Airport worth $2.45m.

b) Douentza Camp:

• Upgrading of 85Nos bunkers and Construction of Ammunition Storage Bunkers for all military units and FPU worth $1.1m
• Construction of Flight Crew Accommodations, Taxi way and Installation of Hangar for MD-500 worth $0.63m
• Construction of Counter Rockets, Artillery & Mortars (C-RAM) Radar system worth $0.41m
• Installation of 2Nos Helipads for quick reaction operations worth $0.22m

Key achievements:

• Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
• Recommended improvements for design, construction means & materials based on field conditions.
• Gathered relevant data from various sources & developed comprehensive reports for leadership review.
• Used software to create project designs in accordance with engineering standards, drafted construction drawing details & other technical drawings.
• Maintained ongoing communication with project stakeholders through regular status updates.
• Oversaw project schedule & determined critical deadlines & task assignments.
• Interpreted blueprints & technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
• Analyzed laboratory results against field standards to inform project decisions.
• Spearheaded project design under direction of Regional Engineer.
• Followed safety rules & standards, reporting concerns to management.
• Organized & edited technical specifications for use in procurement of works.

Supervised and monitored technical projects, maintenance of buildings and infrastructure at the United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe of Annual Not To Exceed value of $1m.

Key achievements:

• Developed & implemented solutions to maintain and improve client infrastructure at existing sites.
• Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans & specifications.
• Estimated quantities & material costs during project planning to support budgeting & costing.
• Analyzed and evaluated construction bids to select most cost-effective contractors.
• Identified and resolved potential structural issues.
• Estimated materials costs and sourcing requirements for project feasibility.
• Reviewed and assisted in performing technical bid analysis.
• Reviewed calculations and analytical data to maintain accuracy of technical reports.
• Produced precise technical specifications and data sheets.
• Drafted and reviewed construction schedules, environmental impact studies and project designs.
• Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
• Computed resource quantities and requirements to give customers accurate price estimates.

Project Monitoring and Quality Assurance Services for the Construction of Horizontal Infrastructure Works, in-house and outsourced works at the United Nations Entebbe Support Base worth $5.4m.

Key achievements:

• Used computer software to design construction plans & perform calculations.
• Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans & specifications.
• Managed quality assurance, laboratory tests for concrete, soils & materials for compliance.
• Estimated quantities & material costs during project planning to support budgeting & costing.
• Conferred with engineering staff & other personnel to identify & resolve problems with design or implementation.
• Facilitated construction by mapping out utility installations & establishing reference points, grades & elevations.
• Reviewed & assisted in performing technical bid analysis.
• Gathered information to update maps, drawings & blueprints.
• Drafted & reviewed construction schedules, technical specifications & data sheets for project designs.
• Estimated materials costs & sourcing requirements for project feasibility.
• Reviewed calculations & analytical data to maintain accuracy of technical reports.

Project Monitoring and Quality Assurance Services for the Construction of Horizontal Infrastructure Works at the United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe worth $3.34m.

Key achievements:

• Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans & specifications.
• Managed quality assurance, laboratory tests for concrete, soils & materials for compliance.
• Developed & implemented solutions to maintain & improve client infrastructure at existing sites.
• Managed & participated in on-site cutovers, testing & restoration of facilities.
• Estimated quantities & material costs during project planning to support budgeting & costing.
• Obtained building & specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
• Conferred with engineering staff & other personnel to identify & resolve problems with design or implementation.
• Facilitated construction by mapping out utility installations & establishing reference points, grades & elevations.
• Reviewed calculations & analytical data to maintain accuracy of technical reports.
• Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
• Estimated materials costs & sourcing requirements for project feasibility.

Project Monitoring and Quality Assurance Services for the Construction of Regional Training and Conference Center (RTCC-1) at the UN Regional Service Center Entebbe worth $4.1m.

Key achievements:

• Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.
• Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans & specifications.
• Managed quality assurance, laboratory tests for concrete, soils & materials for compliance.
• Drafted & reviewed construction schedules & project designs.
• Reviewed calculations & analytical data to maintain accuracy of technical reports.
• Estimated materials costs & sourcing requirements for project feasibility.
• Monitored metrics during project execution to maintain compliance with planned costs.
• Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
• Delivered concise instructions to technical team to maintain quality control.
• Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance.
• Delivered regular compliance reports to drive process improvement & corrective measures.
• Achieved project deadlines by monitoring contractor' performance management.

Supervision of the Construction of Imperial Resort Hotel Suites & Shopping Center Entebbe worth $32m.

Key achievements:

• Determined & scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
• Monitored installation of materials & equipment for compliance with drawings & specifications.
• Recommended process improvements to reduce unnecessary waste.
• Identified technical risks within managed projects.
• Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget & meeting project deadlines.
• Designed & implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
• Developed & maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality & timely delivery of materials.
• Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with staff, subcontractors & manufacturer's representatives.
• Performed regular job site observations & meetings to provide direction for site personnel.
• Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time & within budget.

Supervised Plugging and Abandonment of Karuka 1, Karuka 2, Tai-Tai Well Pads and Restoration of various Well sites in Exploration Area Block 2 worth $1.16m.

Key achievements:

• Identified community resources & networked with local officials to achieve timely project delivery.
• Developed & implemented construction plans according to client specifications & expectations.
• Tracked project costs & other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
• Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations & adherence to standards.
• Oversaw effective disposal of construction waste & implemented programs to increase use of recycled materials.
• Established & maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable & quality materials for construction projects.
• Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders & executive management.
• Displayed strong communication & interpersonal skills while visiting sites & local communities to support project & business development needs.
• Coordinated material procurement & services for projects within budget requirements.
• Met project deadlines without sacrificing quality & workplace safety.

Coordinated and Supervised projects worth $27.79m:

i) Construction of Mpanga Market in Fort Portal worth $3.88m

ii) Construction of New Malting Plant at Nile Breweries Ltd worth $8.01m.

iii) Civil Enabling Works, Access Roads, Well site and Mothballing works Buffalo East - Block1 Operation area worth $4.1m.

iv) Construction of New Packaging Hall and Extension of Brew house and Malt Store at Nile Breweries Ltd worth $5.98m.

v) New Headquarters for Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization at Jinja worth $1.26m.

vi) Civil Enabling Works, Access Roads, Well site and Base Camp-Giraffe1 worth $0.79m.

vii) Civil Enabling Works, Access Roads, Well site and Base Camp-Bufallo1 worth $1.21m.

viii) Civil Enabling Works, Access Roads, Well site and Base Camp-Warthog1 worth $0.5m.

ix) Civil Enabling Works, Access Roads, Well site and Base Camp-Kingfisher3 worth $0.81m.

x) Civil Enabling Works, Access Roads, Well site and Base Camp-Kingfisher2 worth $0.78m.

xi) Construction of New foundations for Pan House at Kakira Sugar Factory worth $0.47m.

Key achievements:

· Implemented project plans & budgets to ensure successful execution.

· Liaised between site engineers & trade workers to align construction projects with drawings & specifications.

· Monitored project progress to identify & address changes in project scope & budget.

· Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues & mitigate risks.

· Monitored project progress, identified risks & took corrective action.

· Tracked team members’ performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes & delays.

· Led project weekly meetings to facilitate stronger communication & resolve critical issues.

· Prepared project invoices for review & approval.

· Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights & recommendations.

· Provided detailed technical & operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.

· Maintained open communication by reporting regularly to management on project budget, progress & technical issues.

Led a team of quantity surveyors in preparing and adjudicating bid price estimates with management prior to bid submission. Managed the cost control for construction of new Beverage Factory for Southern Sudan Beverages Ltd in Juba, Southern Sudan worth $8.55m.

Key achievements:

• Prepared bids & proposals to submit & secure new business.
• Developed & maintained database of cost information to use most up to date & relevant data in estimates.
• Estimated quantities & material costs for awarded contracts to support budgeting & costing.
• Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects.
• Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding & procurement processes to assure best prices for materials & services.
• Drafted requests for quotations to comply with bid & project specifications.
• Assessed risks & uncertainties to identify potential challenges & prepare contingency plans.
• Prepared detailed project estimates & reports for management review.
• Analyzed plans & specifications to identify scope & cost of projects.
• Communicated with project management, engineering & purchasing personnel to solicit feedback on cost & lead time estimation.
• Conducted research to obtain data on labor costs, materials & production times.
• Collaborated with project managers & contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers & vendors, securing best pricing for materials, labor & equipment.
• Attended project meetings to provide updates & insights on project costs.
• Assisted in bidding process by providing for on-site inspections & preparing take-offs.
• Identified areas of risk or lack of information to produce estimates or provide suggestions for risk mitigation.

Supervised the Construction of six storied Reinforced Concrete structure for Institute of Computer Science, Makerere University. The project comprised of Electrical, Mechanical, Air-conditioning, Fire detection and Protection Systems, Voice and Data installations, Lift system and external civil works.

Key achievements:

• Reviewed blueprints, specifications & drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
• Planned each job with appropriate safety measures, addressing weight limits & fall protection.
• Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans & supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
• Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers & visitors to site.
• Prepared daily timecards & assisted in preparation of estimates
• Delivered detailed issues to site engineer that could halt work progress.
• Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
• Assigned daily duties to each employee based upon individual strengths, effectively completing daily targets on time.
• Interacted with team members to answer questions regarding work related concerns & requests.