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Lillian Ojakol Ngabirano

@lillianojakolngabira

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Civil engineer with expertise in water and environmental management.

Uganda

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that foster professional growth and allow me to contribute to sustainable engineering projects.

I am a dedicated civil engineer with a Master's degree from the University of Cape Town, specializing in water and environmental management. My extensive experience spans over a decade, during which I have successfully managed teams and projects that significantly improved water supply systems in Uganda. I am passionate about sustainable engineering practices and have a proven track record of delivering projects that enhance community access to clean water.

Throughout my career, I have led various high-value projects, including the rehabilitation of water supply systems in refugee hosting areas and the development of sanitation infrastructure in rural districts. My ability to mentor junior staff and streamline project processes has resulted in a remarkable 25% reduction in design output production time. I am committed to leveraging my skills and experience to contribute to impactful engineering solutions.

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Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Assistant Manager, Water and Environmental Eng. Division

Current

Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC) Ltd

Apr 2019 - Present (6 years 7 months)

Managed a team of 5 permanent staff and over 5 assistant staff within the water engineering division, overseeing tasks such as designing water and sanitation system components, contract management, and preparing technical proposals and expressions of interest. Provided mentorship and training to junior staff. Led the design and supervised the installation of regional water supply systems on variou

Contract Management Mentorship Training Project Management

Senior Project Engineer

Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC) Ltd

Nov 2017 - Present (8 years)

Led the design and supervised the installation of regional water supply systems on various projects, including a $1.7 million detailed design and construction supervision for the development of water and sanitation Infrastructure in rural districts in Uganda. Achieved a remarkable 25% reduction in water scheme baseline data collection and design output production time.

Gravity Flow Schemes Data Collection Project Management

Project Engineer

Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC) Ltd

Oct 2014 - Present (11 years 1 month)

Contract Management Mentorship Training

Drainage Maintenance Engineer

Kampala Capital City Authority

Nov 2011 - Present (14 years)

Oversaw contract management, provided comprehensive supervision and coordination of drainage maintenance teams, designed crucial components for drainage systems, addressed city-wide queries related to drainage infrastructure, and approved drainage plans. Successfully designed and managed contracts for various projects, including a $1.1 million upgrading of drainage black spots in Kampala Phase I.

Contract Management Team Coordination Infrastructure Management

Water Engineer (Directorate of Water Resources Management)

Ministry of Water and Environment

Oct 2011 - Present (14 years 1 month)

Collected and documented hydrological data for the Victoria Water Management Zone. Conducted data analysis and interpretation to delineate watersheds within the Lake Victoria region. Ultimately resulted in the development of GIS maps that were critical in hydrological assessment of the Lake Victoria Catchment Area.

Data Analysis GIS Hydrology Analysis