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Monica Matekenya

Lilongwe,Malawi

Summary

Civil Engineer with 3 years of experience working in various capacities to complete construction engineering tasks. Expert in directing workflow of earth and concrete works. High interest in water provision for domestic and economic development, and management of natural resources. Excellent public speaking and teamwork skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Civil Engineer (Project Manager)

Blantyre City Council
07.2016 - 07.2018
  • Carried out Civil Engineering surveys for roads construction projects
  • Prepared bills of quantities for project cost estimation
  • Evaluated tender documents for construction projects
  • Supervised construction projects
  • Compiled monthly progress reports
  • Reviewed proposed residential and commercial blueprints for approval by the town planning council
  • Coordinated and responded to sewer pipe network blockage and spillage emergencies for maintenance
  • Collected sewage samples and conducted laboratory tests to ensure treated water met disposal standards
  • Directed plant attendants in performing routine operations and maintenance

Projects Intern Engineer

Plan International Inc. Malawi
09.2014 - 12.2015


  • Monitored construction projects of school kitchens and ventilated improved pit latrines to ensure that procedures, materials and equipment comply with approved project plans, specifications and agreed standards and quality.
  • Provided feedback to project management team and partners on construction monitoring progress.
  • Evaluated quality control processes and made recommendations for improvements in quality control.
  • Guided communities and educated village development committees on construction quality, standard measures and practices.
  • Prepared monthly and weekly progress reports for construction projects under implementation
  • Prepared bills of quantities for cost estimation, bid documents and evaluated bids with the evaluation team.
  • Managed financial resources for project’s grant and prepared monthly financial reports for management’s review.

Intern Engineer

Water Waste And Environment Consultants
01.2012 - 05.2012
  • Drafted inception reports for proposed Bwanje, and Linthipe dam projects.

Education

Master of Science - Natural Resources

North Carolina State University
North Carolina
05.2023

Master of Science - Civil Engineering

University of Malawi
Blantyre
04.2014

Skills

  • Project Support
  • AutoCAD, Microsoft Project,
  • Microsoft Office
  • Visual Minteq
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Risk Assessment

Accomplishments

Auction Holdings drainage system design competition runners up, 2014


Timeline

Civil Engineer (Project Manager)

Blantyre City Council
07.2016 - 07.2018

Projects Intern Engineer

Plan International Inc. Malawi
09.2014 - 12.2015

Intern Engineer

Water Waste And Environment Consultants
01.2012 - 05.2012

Master of Science - Natural Resources

North Carolina State University

Master of Science - Civil Engineering

University of Malawi
Monica Matekenya