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Elizabeth Kiama

@elizabethkiama

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Enthusiastic civil engineer with strong problem-solving skills.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and impactful projects.

I am an enthusiastic and highly motivated civil engineer with a clear understanding of the responsibilities associated with my role. My education at The Technical University of Kenya has equipped me with a broad understanding of design, planning, and construction processes. I pride myself on my exceptional creativity and problem-solving skills, which I apply in my current position as a Works Officer III at Nairobi County.

In my role, I supervise road works, review contractors' methodologies, and assess the quality of executed works. My experience includes internships and attachments where I honed my skills in setting out levels, project quality control, and site management. I am passionate about working with industry experts and contributing positively to society through my engineering skills.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Works Officer III

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Nairobi County

Jul 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Supervised road works, reviewed contractor methodologies for road reserve protection, and assessed the quality of executed works to ensure compliance with specifications. Prepared and submitted detailed progress reports, conducted surveys for road reserve encroachments, and maintained site records.

Road Works Supervision Contract Review Progress Reports Data Collection

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Site Engineer

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Dama Service Limited

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 7 months)

Ensured the maintenance of health and safety standards and prepared daily project status reports. Verified project compliance with applicable codes and policies, and established field test methods for quality monitoring.

Health And Safety Management Compliance Field Testing Contractor Liaison Project Setting Out Architectural Design

Current

Assistant Site Engineer

Current

Ikiyu Enterprise Construction

Managed site finances, including worker payments, and prepared daily and monthly site reports. Oversaw store management, calculated material and equipment requirements, and ensured construction adhered to drawings.

Site management Financial Management Report Writing Setting Out Levels Store Management Equipment Calculation Quantity Surveying

Internship

Norken International Ltd

Feb 2020 - Dec 2020 (10 months)

Assisted the resident engineer team in supervising satellite town water supply schemes and the construction of Kiambu Ngewa Road. Conducted road mapping, road alignment, and surveying of sewage lines, while also implementing project quality control measures for concrete pipelines and site building work.

Road Alignment Sewage Line Surveying Water Supply Schemes Quality Control Engineering Support

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Samar Construction Company

Apr 2019 - Dec 2019 (8 months)

Performed setting out levels, allocated bases and RC walls, and determined base and column allocations from drawings to the ground. Calculated concrete and plywood quantities for site use, and measured depth for excavation purposes.

Setting Out Base Allocation RC Wall Allocation Plywood Calculation Excavation Measurement Site Measurement Quantity Surveying

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The Technical University of Kenya (TUK)

Diploma in Technology, Civil Engineering

2016 - 2019

Activities and societies: Studied Irrigation Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS), Water Resources Engineering, Public Health, Construction Management, Structural Civil Engineering Construction, Civil Engineering Quantities, Introduction to Foundation Soil Mechanics, Entrepreneur skill, Quantity survey, Communication skill, Electrical Survey.

Completed a Diploma in Technology in Civil Engineering, gaining a broad understanding of design, planning, and construction processes. Course highlights included Irrigation Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, and Construction Management.

Kahawa Garrison Secondary School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, General Studies

2010 - 2014

Completed secondary education, obtaining the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education. Developed foundational knowledge across various subjects.

Kahawa Garrison Primary School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, General Studies

2000 - 2007

Completed primary education, obtaining the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education. Focused on fundamental subjects to build a strong educational base.