Benedict Mwangi Pmp, Pe Email & Phone Number

Presently, I engage my services as a Technical Project Manager, where I manage projects at Blue Rivet Engineering right from inception, design through feasibility to implementation.Projects Assigned: 🔹Weigh Bridge Design and Build (Pokot, Kapenguria).🔹Project Management of a 2,100m2 retail store (Nairobi).🔹Design and Build of a Natural Gas full scope service station (Nairobi).🔹Maintenance of Imaroro–Mashuru -Isara Road Project (Kajiado).Key Contributions:• Outlining work plans, determining resources, and generating initial budgets as part of the project-scope determination.• Maintaining the QSE management system and ensuring all quantitative data is collected and computed on time.• Coordinating of projects and ensuring both project success and that the project is delivered on time and within budget.• Performing risk assessments to ensure a minimalization of hiccups and delays during projects.• Coordinating internal resources and third parties for flawless execution of projects and providing input on project monitoring & evaluation to donors.• Designing surveys and questionnaires to collect feedback to ensure proper monitoring and handling of both project resources and maintenance of project timelines.• Consolidating my strategic inputs together with the engineering team and senior management to develop and surpass set project targets.• Evaluating the effectiveness of the QSE system through regular audits and site visits.• Develop Road Safety Plans and strategies for a pbc contract in Kenya.

In this capacity, I presided over the effective planning, design, and maintenance of clubs, mansions, and a ranch.Projects Assigned: 🔹Design and Construction of Astrol Club (Mombasa Road).🔹Four High-Value Mansions (Runda).🔹Irrigation Development Project in Narok for a 10,000-acre ranch.Key Contributions:• Presided over the implementation the “out the box” solutions for the re-use of the excavated stabilized material as back-fill, the result was a reduction in project costs by over 40%.• Oversaw the quality department team, set project goals and priorities, and consolidated and shared information from different lines of work during projects.• Reduced project risks by monitoring project sites to ensure they conform to contract specifications, approved drawing material, and method statements.• Authorized vendor work and exchanges, contractors, and suppliers for entire projects undertaken.• Analyzed, developed, and submitted project reports to stakeholders, the board, and executive committees to show both project progress as well as accounting for all costs incurred in the project.• Spearheaded strategy development and implementation and maintenance of international standards in all projects undertaken.• Prioritized project success by planning and executing all of the technical, economical, and administrative functions from project start to completion.• Achieved success in a variety of projects from road constructions and pre-engineered buildings.• Led the quality department team, setting priorities and relaying information from various departments.

Kenya

I was part team tasked to establish and demonstrate • Feasibility of transport of renewable energy project construction equipment and plant components from Kenya's Ports of entry to selected project construction sites for Fortescue Future Industries.• Conduct suitability and capacity assessment of the Port of Mombasa for receiving project equipment and components.• Establish Storage / Laydown area requirements for components prior to transport from Port• Conduct Route Survey and Risk Assessment of the Preferred Public and Site Access Roads• Conduct Bridge Study for selected transport route• Conduct Swept Path / Turning Radius Analysis for extended loads and transport vehicles.• Establish optimum transport combinations / envelopes based on weights and dimensions provided as well as existing infrastructural constraints.• Liaison between Project Developer, Kenya roads authorities and other stakeholders on road transport compliance and approval requirements.

I bore full charge and responsibility for the roads, pre-engineered buildings, and road constructions sections of the company.Projects Assigned: 🔹Design and Management of storm drainage, pre-engineered buildings, and heavy-duty industrial-grade docking stations for Vision One Plastics Factory, Nakuru.Key Contributions:• Aligned all required project logistics from budget funding, on site team management and all technicalmanagement and support.• Optimized staff through site visits and inspections to ensure maintenance of required standards as well as ensuring project specifications are followed.• Improved the visibility of company projects by collaborating with the other project managers to ensure proper documentation of projects.• Streamlined RFP and RFI processes for vendors including requirements creation.

Nairobi, Kenya

I established efficient workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications aimed at improving the overall effectiveness of personnel and their activities.Key Contributions:•Produced computations, designs, and CAD drawings using up to date engineering codes.•Aligned work schedules and time lines so as to provide a baseline for the project performance.•Developed specifications and procedures to ensure international standards are achieved.•Analyzed test results to ensure proper characteristic parameters are achieved to ensure quality control.•Provided technical guidance regarding structural repairs, construction, and design.•Prepared detailed Bill of Quantities, works schedules, and cash flow charts for collaboration with management and clients.•Conducted site visits and inspection of active sites for progress marking, quality control and assurance inspections.

Kenya

During my stint at Urban Contactors, I presided over the Design and Management of Construction of Shell Service Stations, Kiambu, and a Multi-storey commercial Building, Mombasa Road.Key Contributions:• Developed both economic and efficient solutions to combat the problems associated with foundationdesigns in swampy areas.• Implemented the use of pre-engineered construction techniques for service buildings resulting in reduction of project period by 3 months and 18% reduction in implementation costs.• Directed the technical team in producing computations, designs and CAD drawings incorporating up to date engineering codes.• Drafted and presented Bill of Quantities, project work schedules and cash flow charts for collaboration with senior management and clients.• Provided full technical support and input on the project as well as overseeing the full establishment and completion of assigned projects.

Kenya

Key Contributions:• Prepared and reorganized work schedules to optimize output as well as setting timelines to ensure quality delivery.• Drafted detailed project reports useful in monitoring project progress as well as providing useful updates for stakeholders.• Analyzed and run risk tests to prevent any possible problems that may affect project success and turn over time. • Calculated and provided input to project manager regarding costs and quantity calculations for smooth project progressions.• Supervised 3 site engineers and over 50 support staff during the project.

Juja, Kenya

I supervised on-site activities such as bar bending, placement, and casting of concrete slabs resulting in a reduction of project time from 12 months to 9 months.Key Contributions:• Outlined and monitored all onsite activities from reinforced steal bending as well as ensuring there was adequate onsite materials and supplies.• Authorized the computation of new structural designs under senior engineers’ supervision.• Proposed the post tension technology implementation in slab design resulting in thinner slabs, early concrete strength and bigger column free spans cutting the project expenses and improving project timelines.• Drafted 100% accurate project reports useful in monitoring project progress as well as providing useful updates for site engineer.• Analyzed and run risk tests to prevent any possible problems that may affect project success and turn over time.• Calculated and provided input to project manager regarding costs and quantity calculations for smooth project progressions.• Developed detailed structural designs and engineering CAD drawings.

Nairobi, Kenya

Key Contributions:• Prepared and improved structural design with the assistance and guidance of the resident engineer.• Prepared detailed project reports useful in monitoring project progress as well as providing useful updates for the resident engineer.• Performed in-situ field tests and analysis of lab results in accordance to design specs.• Calculated and provided input to project manager regarding costs and quantity calculations for smooth project progressions.• Improved on structural designs as well as drafting engineering CAD drawings.• Supervised the bar bending, placement, and casting of drainage concrete members using segmented teams to achieve higher output enabling us to sustain 200m per week up from 120m per week improving the project timeline by 40%.

Certificate, Strategic Management

Certificate, Road Safety Audits - From Concepts To Results

Certificate, Perfomance Based Road Maintenance Contract (Pbc)

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Civil Engineering

Activities and Societies: Aiesec, Civil Engineering Society,

Certificate, Database Management, Distinction