Wakasa

Experience

• PROJECT ENGINEER Kenya National Highways Authority · Full-time Aug 2018 – Present 6 yrs 4 mos undefined, Kenya Projects Involved
  • Design and construction of the Proposed Kenya National Highways Authority western
  regional offices
  • Performance Based Contract for the maintenance of Kakamega-Ekero, B12, Road.
  • Periodic maintenance of Chavakali-Kapsabet (B12/C675) Road.
  • Construction of a box culvert (4m x 2m) at km 6+500 on Kaptama-Kitale (B13) Road
  • Performance Based Contract for Maintenance of Mbwekas– Mayoni – Ekero (B12) Road
  • Routine Maintenance of Kimaeti -Lwakhakha (B136) Road
  • Routine Maintenance of Rwatama – Sirisia (B13) Road.
  • Construction of box culvert (4m x 2m) at kamwenio km 9+000, on kaiboi – turbo (B123)
  road
  Duties and responsibilities.
  My role included assisting the Resident Engineer with the following:
  Structural Design and Engineering:
  • Participated in the design of various structures such as the Proposed Kenya National
  Highways Authority western regional offices and Box Culverts.
  • Developed engineering designs for road works and structures.
  Project Planning and Management:
  • Prepared short, medium, and long-term road works programs.
  • Developed project calendars and managed project timelines.
  • Conducted project appraisals and evaluations.
  Maintenance and Inspection:
  • Prepared annual road maintenance work programs.
  • Inspected and assessed road conditions through Annual Roads Inventory Conditions
  Survey.
  • Monitored and supervised road maintenance works to ensure compliance with standards.
  Procurement and Contract Management:
  • Managed tender documentation and reviews.
  • Issued work instructions to contractors and monitored compliance.
  Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Prepared road investment programs for road networks.
  • Facilitated Public-Private Partnership arrangements.
  • Liaised between field and office operations to ensure smooth project execution.
  Technical Expertise and Quality Assurance:
  • Conducted technical audits and reviews.
  • Reviewed material test results and provided recommendations.
  Data Management and Reporting:
  • Carried out traffic surveys and managed traffic data.
  • Collected, coordinated and analyzed data for road conditions.
  • Prepared monthly progress and status reports.
  Safety and Compliance:
  • Undertook road safety audits during road development and maintenance.
  • Ensured compliance with required service levels and safety standards.
  Communication and Leadership:
  • Participated in site meetings and inspections.
  • Communicated effectively with contractors, road users, and clients.
  • Shared daily reports with evidence to superiors and stakeholders.