Johnnie

I am a Senior Civil Engineer with over 14 years Practical Experience both in office and supervision on site. With my degree in Civil engineering from The University of Nairobi, which is one of the best universities in Africa and the World, coupled with extensive training, I am capable of handling complex civil engineering projects from preliminary designs, detailed designs, drawings, supervision up to completion and handover. I have knowledge in project management with on-site training and expertise in project management software like MS PROJECT and others.

I have experience in working with CAD Software including but not limited to AUTOCAD, CIVIL 3D, ARCHICAD and other software like PROKON and REVIT. As an Experienced Civil Engineer, I can manage Roads, Water and Buildings Projects to designs, Specifications and quality standards in any country as per the specific country codes and regulations.

Resident Engineer - Pleng Ltd Engineering Consultants

(2025-04 - 2025-12)

Project: Construction of LARI AHP houses and associated infrastructure works. The Project total Value 16 million USD. Scope of work involved construction of 7 apartments blocks of G+9 comprising of 687 No. assorted Units of 1,2, and 3 bedroom, studios, rental shops and 1 room units. Other Amenities included were Mixed use development, School 3 blocks of G+1, Gazebo, External works of Guard house, drive ways, parking, landscaping and basketball court.

• Supervision of Deep Foundation works including ground water control
• Supervising Geotechnical Engineers in geotechnical investigations and reporting
• Writing site instructions to contractor-Jasir Contractors
• Daily work supervision
• Checking drawings and proposing revisions if required as per site conditions
• Checking materials compliance to design mixes, compressive, tensile and shear strengths, bulk densities and other specifications
• Inspection of excavations to foundations and approval prior to construction as per geotechnical reports
• Chairing site progress meetings
• Writing and presenting Weekly and Monthly reports to the client | Government of Kenya |
• Executing other duties as advised by Management

Projects Engineer - Ruuda Brothers Company, Somalia and Kenya Branches

(2022-02 - 2025-03)

Project Supervised: Total Value 20 million USD Construction of Garhaharay Market shopping complex. Scope of work included a storey building of G+3 -Somalia with a plinth area of 2,500m². Foundation works included Square 400mmx400mmx14m pile foundation of precast concrete and Raft foundation of 700mm thick. Other works included reinforced concrete works class 42.5 to columns, beams, slabs and raft, Masonry works, roofing, finishes and MEP.

• Design reviews with other engineers
• Work planning and supervision
• Quality control
• Preparation of progress reports
• Supervising Junior engineers
• Resources allocation and management

Site Engineer - Yashinoya Trading and Construction company ltd

(2019-12 - 2022-02)

Project Name: Various Civil and Mechanical works at Wanjii Power station, 25 million USD Project.

• Execute the programme of works as laid out and as per BOQ
• Plan and Execute day to day/weekly work/monthly program within the overall program with set targets and other notable milestones
• Report to M.D AND R.E the daily output at start and end of each day in format agreed upon
• Generate detailed daily work reports with pictorials and any other reports
• Attend weekly meetings or any other meetings as requested
• Record data as per BOQ for use on interim certificates
• Assist to prepare interim certificates payable to the contractor
• Provide key information for extensions of time
• Note and value variations to the works and notify M.D and R.E
• Keep records of facts relating to any claims
• Give early warnings of changes such as defects in machinery or workmanship observed
• Ensure construction safety is observed at the job site and the contractor is alerted of any violations, and the operations manager and R.E is informed and action recommended

Site Agent - INTERCITY GROUP LTD

(2017-05 - 2018-03)

Projects Supervised total Value 6 million USD by Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority/TARDA. Two projects: Water pipeline extension and construction of various water structures from Juct Milore to Mryachakwe primary School in Kilifi County; Water Reticulation and Augmentation from Kaberwa intake to chesamisi Through Maeni in Bungoma County.

• Setting out work
• Supervision of civil works
• Preparation of payment certificates
• Interpretation of drawings
• Project reporting
• Calculation of material and labor schedules

Site Agent - Endel kenya ltd

(2016-03 - 2016-08)

Project Name: Construction of Pitless weighbridge in 3 locations, Kilifi County, Tana River County and Kiambu County.

• Development of designs and drawings
• Supervision of civil works
• Checking and validating concrete works
• Budget control
• Progress reporting

Subcounty Engineer, Matungulu and Kangundo Subcounty - Republic of Kenya County Government of Machakos

(2014-03 - 2015-02)

• Supervising drilling of boreholes
• Checking hydro geological survey reports from geologists
• Site identification depending on water catchment requirements
• Designs and calculations of water supply and storage structures
• Preparation and presentation of project proposals to funding Agencies
• Other duties as instructed by my boss, The Director, Ministry of Water

Site Engineer - Sivad Construction ltd

(2012-04 - 2013-04)

Projects Supervised total Value 13 million USD by Kenya Urban Roads Authority and Nairobi Metropolitan. Two projects: Rehabilitation of south C roads in Nairobi; Construction of Wholesale Market in Gatundu.

• Planning and administration of resources including construction plant, equipment and management of a labour force of up to 150 people
• Preparation of quotations for competitive bidding various tenders
• Quality control of works and planning for economical and efficient utilization of man power, materials, plant and equipment
• Liaising with resident engineer's staff on various design alterations for practical implementations of the project
• Taking measurements, quality control, development and implementation of qualitative production procedures, site organization, planning for economical and efficient utilization of manpower, materials, plant and equipment
• Preparation of quantities for timely submission of monthly statements on work done
• Responsible for reviewing, and interpreting all designs drawings, dimensions and calculation analysis
• Take the responsibility of security, health and safety, and organising and supervising materials and people
• Progress reporting

Intern Engineer - Sigma Feeds kenya ltd

(2011-09 - 2012-03)

Project: Construction of Animal Feed Mill Plant of 8Ton/Hr Output at Kisaju-Kajiado County.

• Responsible for preparing design, calculations, analyses etc in accordance with established codes and standards
• Responsible for analyzing simple structural members and designing the same in steel or concrete materials
• Responsible for presenting compelling and visually pleasing productions on varied fabrication
• Responsible for reviewing, and interpreting all design drawing, dimensions and calculation analysis
• Preparation of bills of materials as per drawing and tender specifications
• Preparing new drawings in AUTO CAD as per client requirements
• Preparing daily, weekly progress reports on all progress
• Preparation of schedule of works for each task order in Ms Project and tract actual progress vs. plan

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering - University of Nairobi (2006 - 2011)

KCSE - Machakos School (2001 - 2004)

Nzukini Primary School (1991 - 2000)