Arnold Emilio Chambula

As a Group facilities manager, I oversaw maintenance of properties valued at over N$2 billion, which includes commercial and residential properties, and a wide range of Hotels (Hilton&Protea Hotels). Some of my responsibilities included the following:

• Supervised distribution of maintenance responsibilities among staff.
• Conducted regular inspections for routine maintenance.
• Oversaw the general upkeep and sanitation of buildings' interior and exterior areas.
• Prepared and implemented project budgets and time frames.
• Maintained strict compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Provided support for maintenance and installment work whenever required.
• Oversaw the appointment and performance of third-party contractors and suppliers.
• Developed and executed an efficient maintenance plan.
• Created comprehensive 2D construction drawings and developed precise 3D models using Autocad, Revit, and Twin-motion.
• Managed projects on behalf of the Group, overseeing all phases from planning to completion.
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• Coordinated day-to-day operations to ensure adherence to plans and specifications at construction site.
• Played a key role in enhancing communication by acting as a liaison between the PA, subcontractors, suppliers, Consultant Engineers, and other stakeholders to address any issues or concerns.
• Assisted in the development and maintenance of project schedules, ensuring projects remained on track
• Monitored work quality to meet required standards and specifications.
• Enforced on-site safety protocols, conducted inspections, and resolved potential hazards or safety concerns.
• Maintained and organized project documentation like contracts, change orders, daily reports, and crucial records.
• Collaborated with team members to swiftly address and overcome obstacles on the construction site, resulting in successful problem-solving.
• Oversaw subcontractors' work to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Conducted regular site inspections to monitor project progress and adherence to plans and schedules.
• Contributed to contract management processes.
• Perform quantity surveying work on site.
• Managed procurement of materials and equipment for construction projects.
• Delivered regular updates on project status, challenges tackled, and milestones reached to the Principal agents and relevant stakeholders.
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Projects that I have assisted to manage includes Hilton Garden Inn in Windhoek (400 million), UNAM Engineering Campus in Ongwediva (156 million), Shituwa Secondary School (109 million) e.t.c.

• Conducted morning TSTI briefings and facilitated weekly safety discussions with workers.
• Conducted safety training and planned/organized safety drills.
• Conducted risk assessments and inspected sites for safety hazards and unsafe activities, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Managed housekeeping duties.
• Managed safety permit applications and generated regular safety reports on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Implemented practices to ensure construction activities align with local environmental regulations
• Inspected work quality to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Organized and supervised daily quality inspections conducted by a team of consultant engineers on listed items.
• Conducted regular quality awareness meetings with the working team/crew in order to enhance overall work performance