Douglas Lutome

Detail-oriented Quantity Surveying graduate with hands-on experience in road infrastructure, affordable housing, and residential construction projects. Strong capability in preparation of Bills of Quantities (BOQs), material take-offs, site measurements, valuations, and cost control. Adept at working with site teams to ensure cost accuracy, compliance, and efficient project delivery.

Seeking an entry-level Quantity Surveying role to contribute analytical and practical skills in a dynamic construction environment.

Quantity Surveying Attaché at Roton Construction Ltd (2024-01 – 2024-05)

Buxton Point Affordable Housing Project

• Prepared Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and material schedules for residential building works in line with architectural and structural drawings.
• Conducted site measurements and valuations to support interim payment certificates and variation assessments.
• Assisted in cost monitoring by tracking material usage and identifying cost-saving opportunities in concrete and reinforcement works.
• Liaised with site engineers and contractors to resolve quantity discrepancies and ensure compliance with project specifications and Kenyan standards.
• Supported preparation of tender documentation and preliminary cost estimates using standard rates.

Quantity Surveying Attaché at Jomeli Construction Group (2023-01 – 2023-04)

Residential Housing Projects

• Performed detailed material take-offs and prepared BOQs for foundations, superstructure, and finishing works.
• Assisted in site measurements and valuation of completed works for interim payments.
• Monitored material consumption and reconciled quantities against BOQs to enhance cost control.
• Supported management of variations and maintained accurate quantity records throughout project execution.
• Gained exposure to budgeting and tendering processes for medium-scale housing developments.

Industrial Attachment – Quantity Surveying at Zhongmei Construction Group (2021-01 – 2021-04)

Road Construction Project

• Conducted quantity take-offs for earthworks, pavement layers, drainage systems, and road furniture from engineering drawings.
• Assisted in preparation of interim payment certificates through valuation of completed works.
• Carried out site measurements and surveys to verify as-built quantities.
• Monitored material deliveries and reconciled stock records against BOQs to support cost management.
• Acquired practical understanding of FIDIC contract conditions and cost control in civil engineering projects.

Bachelor of Quantity Surveying in Quantity Surveying – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)