Harrison Lutaaya
@harrisonlutaaya
I’m a Site Manager delivering large-scale construction projects with strong project controls, QA/QC, and safety leadership.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Site Manager with over 4 years of experience managing large-scale construction projects, focused on project controls, quality assurance, and stakeholder management. I’ve delivered results such as reducing project costs by over 10% through effective value engineering, while maintaining strong compliance to safety regulations.
On my sites, I oversee and coordinate daily construction activities, interpret and clarify contract drawings and specifications, and ensure accurate setting out against approved benchmarks. I drive planning and performance by developing and updating the construction work programme, producing structured reporting (progress, cost, materials, and valuation), and controlling materials, measurements, and interim payment certificates for cost control and delivery within budget and timeline.
My background also includes supervising engineering and execution for enabling infrastructure across multiple well pads, plus quality-focused roles where I developed and verified mix designs, implemented value engineering strategies, and built quality documentation (quality plans, method statements, inspection and test plans). I’m now pursuing an MSc in Construction Management to deepen my ability to lead projects with discipline, clarity, and measurable outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Site Manager
LocalWorks Limited
Jun 2025 - Feb 2026 (8 months)
Oversee and coordinate construction site activities for the 32 East Arts Centre project, managing contractors, suppliers, and daily site operations. Led project controls, planning, and valuation reporting, driving cost reduction of over 10% through value engineering while ensuring HSE compliance and quality assurance.
Site Engineer - Wellpads
Project Mota – Engil Uganda Limited
Feb 2023 - Feb 2025 (2 years)
Coordinated planning and scheduling for enabling infrastructure supporting drilling 426 oil wells across 31 well pads in the Tilenga Oil and Gas Project. Prepared engineering calculations and method statements, supervised subcontractors, coordinated procurement and testing/commissioning, and reported on productivity, equipment, materials, and quality performance.
Quality Engineer
Project Mota – Engil Uganda Limited
Sep 2022 - Feb 2023 (5 months)
Developed project mix designs and ensured compliance with project specifications for the International Specialised Hospital construction. Implemented value engineering that reduced project costs by over 10% and produced and executed quality plans, method statements, inspections, and test/approval documentation.
Quality Control Inspector
Mota – Engil Uganda Limited
Oct 2021 - Sep 2022 (11 months)
Supported achievement of project quality objectives by compiling quality documentation and coordinating inspections across site activities. Conducted quality checks and verified material conformity to specifications, including reviewing mix designs and ensuring inspection and test plan compliance.
Project Coordinator - Marcci
Kabanyolo Buildbase Contractors
Apr 2021 - Oct 2021 (6 months)
Interpreted project drawings for construction execution while mobilising resources to support efficient site progress. Supervised works, performed work inspections and material testing, prepared progress reports, measured completed works for valuation, and supported material quotations and quality standards.
Project Coordinator - Kiswa
IV Buildbase Contractors
Oct 2020 - Apr 2021 (6 months)
Coordinated construction execution for the Maternity Building at Kiswa Health Centre by interpreting drawings and mobilising resources. Ensured quality control through inspections and material testing, produced regular progress reports, measured completed works for valuation, and supported material quotations and specification selection.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Makerere University
Master of Science, Construction Management
2024 -
Pursuing a Master of Science in Construction Management at Makerere University starting September 2024.
Makerere University
Bachelor of Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering
2016 - 2021
Grade: Second Class Upper
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Makerere University (2016–2021), achieving a Second Class Upper.
Kings College Budo
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (U.A.C.E), General Education
2014 - 2015
Grade: 17 points
Completed the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (U.A.C.E) at Kings College Budo, achieving a total of 17 points (2014–2015).
Kings College Budo
Uganda Certificate of Education (U.C.E), General Education
2010 - 2013
Grade: Aggregate score of 12 in 8 subjects
Completed the Uganda Certificate of Education (U.C.E) at Kings College Budo (2010–2013), achieving an aggregate score of 12 in 8 subjects.
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