Cathy Natukunda
@cathynatukunda
Facilities Manager driving safe, efficient, and cost‑effective property operations.
UgandaWhat I'm looking for
I am a certified facilities manager with broad experience managing commercial properties, banking infrastructure, and engineering projects across Kampala. I lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, timely and cost‑efficient facility outcomes.
At my current role, I supported project management for a civil engineering apartment project valued up to USD 2,000,000 and coordinated procurement to secure materials while reducing costs through strategic negotiations.
Previously I directed full‑cycle facilities operations at Starmark Investments and managed estates for Equity Bank Uganda, overseeing maintenance schedules, asset tracking, contractor supervision and regulatory compliance.
I hold an MSc in Facility and Environment Management from University College London, have a published journal article on FM outsourcing, and maintain CFM certification; I am detail‑oriented, results‑driven and committed to high compliance and safety standards.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Team Leader
Riverstone Africa Limited
Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)
Led technical coordination and project management for Alma Apartments civil works (project value up to USD 2,000,000), securing materials through procurement negotiations and delivering quality, safe, and timely outcomes.
Facilities Manager
Starmark Investments Limited
Jun 2016 - Sep 2022 (6 years 3 months)
Directed full-cycle facilities operations including repairs, renovations, budgeting, vendor supervision, and developed Bills of Quantities to source projects and manage interim/final accounts.
Estates Officer
Equity Bank Uganda Limited
Jan 2012 - May 2016 (4 years 4 months)
Managed estates team and coordinated estates, legal and procurement functions across bank branches, implemented maintenance schedules, oversaw asset inventory and ensured health and safety compliance.
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Roko Construction Limited
Jun 2009 - Aug 2010 (1 year 2 months)
Measured and estimated works for interim payment requests, prepared turnover reports and assisted cost estimation for tenders on projects including Mapeera House.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IAInternational Facility Management Association
Certified Facility Manager, Facilities Management
2023 -
Certified Facility Manager credential (CFM37235), credential valid through 2026.
Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services
Certificate, Supervisory Skills
2015 - 2015
Completed a certificate course in Supervisory Skills.
ULUniversity College London
Master of Science, Facility and Environment Management
2010 - 2011
Grade: Honors
Activities and societies: Published journal article in Journal of Corporate Real Estate.
Completed a Master of Science in Facility and Environment Management with honors and published research on outsourcing facilities management in Uganda.
MUMakerere University
Bachelor of Science, Quantity Surveying
2005 - 2009
Grade: First Class Honors
Activities and societies: Elected class representative for the Quantity Surveying class (2005–2009).
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying with First Class Honors and served as class representative.
Maryhill High School
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education, Secondary Education
2003 - 2004
Obtained the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with subjects including Physics, Economics, Mathematics, and French.
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