Desmond Tutu

Civil Engineering graduate with practical experience supporting structural, building, road, and infrastructure projects. Skilled in construction drawing interpretation, site surveying, setting out, quantity take-offs, chainage identification, road crossing assessment, and construction site supervision. Proficient in using total stations, dumpy levels, Google Earth, and Microsoft Office to support field operations, technical documentation, and project planning.

Knowledgeable in construction quality control, site administration, material monitoring, and health and safety procedures, with the ability to work effectively with engineers, supervisors, contractors, and site teams.

Civil Engineering Intern at FINIX (2022-09 – 2024-02)

• Assisted in preparing and reviewing project plots to support infrastructure planning, design interpretation, and implementation activities.
• Conducted quantity take-offs from project drawings and specifications to support estimation of construction materials and project requirements.
• Identified and documented road crossing points along proposed project routes to support effective infrastructure planning and execution.
• Utilized Google Earth to assess project locations, identify road crossings, and support preliminary route and site evaluations.
• Assisted in determining and recording chainage positions to provide accurate reference points for planned infrastructure works.
• Supported the preparation and organization of technical information required for project planning, monitoring, and field implementation.
• Worked closely with technical teams to verify project details and ensure information used for planning was accurate and properly documented.
• Maintained organized project records, drawings, measurements, and related technical documentation for easy retrieval and future reference.

Structural and Civil Works Trainee at ARCON Works Limited (2022-02 – 2022-04)

• Read and interpreted architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings to support accurate execution of construction activities.
• Conducted building and civil surveying activities, including levelling using a dumpy level and setting out works using a total station.
• Supported the supervision of assigned building and civil works to ensure construction activities followed approved drawings and project requirements.
• Monitored construction materials delivered and used on-site to support compliance with specified quality standards and project specifications.
• Assisted in coordinating daily site activities, labour requirements, work areas, and construction operations to promote efficient project execution.
• Maintained accurate records of completed tasks, site activities, measurements, materials, and other relevant construction information.
• Promoted adherence to occupational health and safety requirements by observing site procedures and supporting safe working practices.
• Collaborated with site supervisors, engineers, contractors, and other project personnel to address operational issues and maintain smooth workflow.

Diploma in Civil Engineering – Railway Training Institute (2022)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – Anester Mountain High School (2018)