Sameer Patel Email & Phone Number

East Africa

Nairobi County, Kenya

Kenya

Design-Build: Innovative Architecture, Engineering and Construction working towards net zero carbon buildingsConduit between the Design and Build teams, ensuring smooth transition from the design phase to successful mobilisation and onset of various construction projects including schools, kitchens, rehabilitation centres, and low-cost housing projects.• Achieved efficient resource planning through re-structuring team schedules in line with the business pipeline, increasing projected revenues by 40%• Spearheaded the procurement process of external consultants, reducing client project costs by up to 5%• Mentored and coached junior team members through FIDIC contract administration and client management • Provided advisory services to the Mass Timber Lead on pre-design investigations and onset of concept design for Kenya’s first Mass Timber multi-storey building project• Structured project management tools targeted towards the business model and trained all project leads• Built budget tracking templates to ensure projects were delivered on schedule• Managed departmental and project budgets in tandem with the Head of Design• Drafted winning proposals for innovative structures largely designed with sustainable timber and finalised all contracts• Led multi-disciplinary design coordination

Nairobi County, Kenya

AGA KHAN FUND FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AGA KHAN DEVELOPMENT NETWORK SPICEKEN EPZ LTD. Planned Export Processing ZoneProject Manager – Agro Processing, Front-end Development Phase Lead Client Liaison for the basic design, engineering development and procurement phases of all projects below running concurrently. Gross project value of USD 5,000,000. Reporting directly to the Group Chief Executive Officer.• Identified and negotiated design consultant contracts saving up to USD 750,000 on design fees, cementing project feasibility and securing approval to proceed• Conceptualised all common infrastructure and guided the efficient design of power, water, sewer, and access roads to the site, effectively reducing CAPEX budget by 50%• Identified and negotiated private rights of way for the sewer line, preventing cost escalation through alternative design proposal• Initiation and oversight of site technical surveys in readiness for design phase• Led the national gazettement process for the facility with the Export Processing Zone authority fast-tracking construction approvals by 3 months• Spearheaded the facility design process and concluded designs within budget and schedule for construction readiness• Provided leadership over global sourcing options for complete pre-engineered steel buildings and closed the contract award with USD 200,000 saved • Suggested and pursued approval for IFC EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) certification, liaising with global senior members of the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat • Preparation and delivery of cash flow projection and various other documents for company board meetings

Nairobi County, Kenya

AGA KHAN FUND FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AGA KHAN DEVELOPMENT NETWORK EAST AFRICAN COMBINED PHARMACEUTICAL CENTRE LTD. Project Manager – WHO cGMP Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Front-end Development Phase for Project CompanyLead Client Liaison for the basic design, engineering development and procurement phase. Gross project value of USD 15,000,000 (Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract). Reporting directly to the Group Chief Executive Officer. • Initiated and coordinated the design effort with external (India) and internal consultants (global), cutting design process finalisation by 30% and finishing ahead of schedule and within budget and quality expected• Suggested design change to facility main steel frame, adopted with estimated savings of 15% compared to externally proposed design• Upskilled as necessary to understand Pharmaceutical cGMP regulations in order to lead design process• Drove building passive design to maximise on fresh air flow and wall lighting in preparation for IFC EDGE Advanced certification. • Reviewed and commented on the draft EPC contract, resulting in a complete re-drafting after highlighting areas of potential exposure for the client. Contribution to the final executable document through detailed project plan and detailed scope of works appendices• Drove budget revisions and value engineering, reducing costs and in receiving board construction approval• Development and maintenance of responsibility matrix for the two primary teams for the project • Sourced and negotiated large utility equipment procurement with anticipated savings of USD 1,000,000 over proposed budget• Parallel and similar duties with Kampala Pharmaceutical Industries (Kampala) Ltd., Project Gross value of USD 4,000,000

Kimende, Kiambu, Kenya

Asst. Project Manager – Adventure Tourism/Hospitality: Start-up Key position for the planning, construction and operations of the company’s eco-lodges built in Kenya’s forests. Direct report to the project manager and board of directors with the role relying heavily on clear communication with partners and all stakeholders in the project.• Initiated planning, construction, and maintenance of new roads within indigenous forest, liaising with Kenya Forest Service and managing labourers to complete within 21 days, receiving accolades for the extra effort• Initiated and maintain community relationships for joint participatory planning, setting up a trust fund for local development with USD 100,000• Initiated communication channels with local and national government, arranging and delivering presentations on the project, fostering and upholding partnerships with respective departments• Conducted challenging geospatial mapping of the forest by hand for utility and infrastructure planning• Partial oversight of architectural design and structural drawings, and procurement and logistics for construction phases• Partial budgetary management and allocation for all operational expenses• Research, identification of, and negotiation with partners for adventure activities, team building and conservation– assessing risk and mitigation measures, and relevant insurance options, allowing the ground-breaking 3 months ahead of schedule. • Drove recruitment and operational excellence training for all employees

Nairobi County, Kenya

Proteomics and Small Molecules MarketSolely responsible for marketing and sales of Mass Spectrometry systems and Thermal Cyclers for Applied Biosystems Inc., California, USA. Gained expertise in applications for the Food, Environmental, Forensic Toxicology, Pharmaceutical, and, Clinical Research markets.• Initiated and organised successful representation for Applied Biosystems Inc. at the first ever All Africa Congress on Biotechnology held between the 22nd-26th of September 2008 in Nairobi. Duties included complete planning, logistics for set-up, and communication between global offices• Prepared and delivered various technical presentations on all Mass Spectrometry applications in East Africa, enabling a complete market survey of key clientele• Extended interaction with various researchers on applications of all instruments in their respective fields, organising regional seminars for product awareness• Structured a regionally relevant custom training programme for new sales representatives

Debrezeit, Oromia, Ethiopia

Responsible for initiating and supervising all site civil works for erection and commissioning of equipment and machinery to overseeing general maintenance of the new plant. • Spearheaded procurement and logistics for construction materials and equipment for entire plant• Completed erection and commissioning well before deadlines through 24-hour work schedules• Wrote internal and external presentations - quarterly business, production, maintenance, and gas marketing reports• Supervised borehole drilling, installation and operation for entire facility• Trained and mentored plant operators, secretary and interns• Responsible for total water quality and cooling tower maintenance and management

Master Of Science - Msc, Industrial And Environmental Biotechnology

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Chemical Engineering, First Class With Distinction