Phylis Nyanjui

Registered Quantity Surveyor (BORAQS & IQSK) with a Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying and over 5 years' experience in cost, contract and value management across construction, refurbishment and infrastructure projects, including a KES 3 Billion data centre development. Experienced in preparing cost plans, bills of quantities and tender documentation, managing procurement and contractor negotiations, controlling project budgets, and overseeing contract administration through to final account close-out. Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of working effectively with project teams, contractors and consultants in fast-paced environments to safeguard value for money.

Quantity Surveyor & Project Manager - Infinity East Africa Company Limited - Limuru

(2023-01)

Project: Safaricom Data Center, Limuru — Project Value: KES 3 Billion

• Prepared preliminary and detailed cost estimates, bills of quantities and material schedules
• Drove value engineering priorities based on cost impact to protect project margin
• Managed procurement, contractor coordination and project evaluation
• Estimated and negotiated change orders/variations throughout the project lifecycle
• Prepared cash flow projections, interim valuations and financial appraisals
• Prepared final account documents and cost reports at project handover
• Provided contract management and contractual advice to the client, and managed claims and variations

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - JohKab Enterprises Limited - Nairobi

(2022-01 - 2022-12)

Key projects: St Peter and Paul Junior Secondary School, Kiambu (KES 54.4M); Alvima Residential Apartments, Parklands (KES 112.5M); Residential Development, Githuiri Road (KES 290M); MCK Ngong Renovations and Repairs (KES 3.3M); Kijani Ridge Residential Development, Tatu City (KES 45M)

• Prepared Bills of Quantities and cost estimates from architectural and engineering drawings
• Carried out measurement and description of building and civil engineering works
• Managed contract administration for sub-contractors, tender analysis/evaluation and valuations for interim payments
• Applied value engineering and cost control during project execution, including renovation and repair works
• Attended site meetings and inspections across residential and institutional projects

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Cost Studio Limited - Nairobi

(2021-01 - 2021-12)

Key projects: NCBA Bank branches — Nyeri (KES 28.4M), Karatina (KES 27.6M), Embu (KES 29.0M); Access Bank, Waiyaki Way (KES 105.5M)

• Prepared feasibility studies, cost plans, bills of quantities and material schedules for bank branch and commercial projects
• Conducted tendering, tender evaluation, contractor negotiations and contract administration
• Prepared cash flow projections, interim valuations, financial appraisals and final account documentation
• Provided contractual advice to clients and carried out claims evaluations
• Managed stakeholder coordination between clients, contractors and consultants

Research Assistant - CCISKE Limited

(2020-09 - 2020-12)

• Conducted data collection and interviews; prepared work progress reports and attended project meetings

Part-Time Attaché - The Holy Family Basilica

(2019-04 - 2019-06)

• Assisted with site meetings, leveling and surveying, materials verification against schedules, and measurement of works

Bachelor of Quantity Surveying - Quantity Surveying - University of Nairobi (2016 - 2020)

Certificate in Information Technology - Information Technology - Pivotech College of Professional Studies (2016 - 2016)