Walaga Yusuf
Kampala
Summary
Skilled Civil Engineer with 8 years of experience in a variety of engineering aspects, such as preparation, drawings and specifications to complete construction engineering tasks. Professional presence with the ability to work independently with very little supervision. Resourceful Civil Engineer known for efficient task completion and high productivity. Specialize in structural analysis, project management, and sustainable design practices. Excel in problem-solving, teamwork, and communication, ensuring projects meet deadlines and quality standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Civil Engineer
Askia Associates Engineering services Ltd
07.2017 - Current
- Designed, planned and managed the construction of a municipal water system for a local community
- Developed architectural plans and drawings for several residential projects.
- Directed or participated in surveying to lay out installations or establish reference points, grades or elevations to guide construction.
- Designed land development layouts for residential communities using AutoCAD software.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Supervised execution of contracts and prepared invoices for projects.
Civil Engineer
UBK Developments Ltd
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Laboratory testing and establishment of standards for cold asphalt with the Ministry of Works and Transport central Laboratory
- Attend meetings and discuss project details with clients, contractors and stakeholders
- Trained the entire team of over sixty (60) employees in a supervisory capacity to carryout demonstration of cold asphalt in pothole patching
- Surveyed project sites to establish reference points to guide construction.
- Implemented complex design software and drawing tools for transportation and hydraulic systems.
- Directed engineering activities, driving compliance with environmental, safety or other governmental regulations.
- Implemented safety and accident prevention programs prior to start of each project, conducting tailgate meetings daily.
Production Manager
ACSI Ltd.
02.2019 - 06.2020
- Planned and organized production schedules for electric concrete poles
- Ensured the implementation of health and safety regulations
- Estimated, negotiated and agreed budgets and timescales with clients and managers
- Reviewed customer feedback to determine if changes are necessary in order to improve product quality or customer satisfaction levels.
- Liaised between senior plant management and line-level supervision to maintain open communications.
- Translated complex information to audiences of varying levels of technical knowledge, enabling individuals to clearly understand messages.
- Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
Construction Foreman
Stirling Civil Engineering Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Ensured manpower and resources adequacy
- Coordinated tasks according to priorities and road construction plans
- Supervised and trained workers plus College trainees
Education
Bachelor of Business administration -
Amity University
India02.2025
Diploma - Civil Engineering
UTC- Kichwamba
Fortportal - Kabarole12.2016
A levels - Physics, Economics, Maths & Entrepreneurship
Kakungulu High Sch.
12.2012
Skills
- Site supervision
- Team leadership
- CAD design
- Construction management
- Problem solving
- Safety rules enforcement
- Microsoft visual basic proficiency
- Materials laboratory tests
- Establishment of standards
- Cost estimation
- Staff management
- Drainage design
- Construction surveying
- Microsoft excel, project, and Visio
References
References available upon request
Languages
- English
- Luganda
Languages
English
First Language
Arabic
Beginner (A1)
A1
Luganda
Proficient (C2)
C2
Norwegian
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Civil Engineer
UBK Developments Ltd
10.2020 - 12.2022
Production Manager
ACSI Ltd.
02.2019 - 06.2020
Construction Foreman
Stirling Civil Engineering Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2019
Civil Engineer
Askia Associates Engineering services Ltd
07.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Business administration -
Amity University
Diploma - Civil Engineering
UTC- Kichwamba
A levels - Physics, Economics, Maths & Entrepreneurship
Kakungulu High Sch.