EDWARD SHIKABWALI
London,Great Britain
Summary
As a Civil Engineer, I have a comprehensive background in Joinery and Modular Construction, with 3+ years of experience in the industry. My expertise includes managing production processes, optimizing resource utilization, and ensuring project efficiency. I am passionate about delivering high-quality construction and strive to contribute to successful project execution. I am eager to continue learning and developing my skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Production Manager
Ufudu Zambia Limited
10.2022 - 10.2023
- I held the position of Second in Command to the Country Manger and assumed responsibility for customer care in his absence.
- Led project teams through the successful completion and siting of over 40 prefabricated/ modular building projects in one year.
- The prefabricated units and container conversions worked on ranged from ablution units, kitchens, office units, boardrooms to accommodation units.
- Led teams to manage construction projects at various domestic and international sites such as the Copperbelt province of Zambia and Kipushi of the Congo DR.
- Utilized both traditional and adaptive approaches as needed.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Provided consistent updates to senior management, ensuring active engagement with the project team and other stakeholders.
- Implemented the company's performance management systems when need arose with the teams.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote a safe working environment.
- Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
Site Foreman/ Manager
Xodus31 Zambia Limited
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Successfully led teams and installed joinery in 106 rooms of Intercontinental Hotel (Zambia) during refurbishment project (2020 to 2022).
- Oversaw daily and weekly operations on site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Assisted the Project Manager in managing project operations in his absence.
- Received imported stock and worked in conjunction with stock controllers.
- Effectively communicated with various stakeholders and contractors on job milestones.
- Coordinated and delivered construction updates through site meetings.
- Shadowed Quantity Surveyor on Bills of Quantities, Material schedules and basics of Quantity Surveying.
- Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams.
Draughtsman
BRICCH Consulting Engineers
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Generated construction drawings using AUTOCAD
- During my tenure at the firm, I gained design experience in various projects including multi- storey houses, water tanks, and school assembly halls
- Prepared Bar-bending schedules using Microsoft Excel
- Became proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, Bills of Quantities, and technical reports
- Accompanied senior technical staff for on-site inspections during construction, learning how to communicate design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers.
Civil Engineering Intern
BRICCH Consulting Engineers
08.2019 - 09.2019
- Generated construction drawings using AUTOCAD
- Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed projects
- Accompanied senior technical staff for on-site inspections during construction, learning how to communicate design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers.
Civil Engineering Intern
BCCHOD Consultants Limited
08.2018 - 09.2018
- Accompanied senior engineers to soil compaction sites
- Performed precise leveling measurements using a dumpy level
- Gained exposure to sub-base stabilization techniques
- Conducted temperature checks and reported variations during the pouring of Hot Mix Asphalt
- Contributed to asphalt mix designs and quality control processes.
Education
Bachelor's degree (Hons) - Civil Engineering
Copperbelt University
Zambia 05.2014 - 11.2019
GCSEs -
Chipata Secondary School
Zambia10.2012
Skills
- Leadership
- AUTOCAD
- Microsoft packages; Projects, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Public speaking
- Team Management
- Communication
- Delegation
- Customer care
- Production scheduling
- Quality Assurance
- Inventory coordination
- Production scheduling
- Quality Assurance
- Inventory coordination
REFERENCES
- Barron Charsely, Director Ufudu Zambia Limited, Lusaka
+27823856678, Barron@ufuduzambia.com.
- Innocent Musenge, Country Manager Ufudu Zambia Limited, Lusaka
+260966992558, Innocent@ufuduzambia.com.
- Neville McIntosh, Project Manager Xodus31 Zambia Limited, Lusaka
+260969510963, zambezimac@gmail.com.
- Brian Chutu, Director BRICCH Consulting Engineers, Lusaka.
+260965233537, Bcchutu@hotmail.com.
Timeline
Production Manager
Ufudu Zambia Limited
10.2022 - 10.2023
Site Foreman/ Manager
Xodus31 Zambia Limited
09.2020 - 09.2022
Draughtsman
BRICCH Consulting Engineers
01.2020 - 09.2020
Civil Engineering Intern
BRICCH Consulting Engineers
08.2019 - 09.2019
Civil Engineering Intern
BCCHOD Consultants Limited
08.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor's degree (Hons) - Civil Engineering
Copperbelt University
05.2014 - 11.2019
GCSEs -
Chipata Secondary School
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