Dennis Gawaseb
Keetmanshoop, Karas
Summary
Dynamic engineering professional with extensive experience at the Roads Authority, excelling in quality control and material testing. Proven track record in site supervision and effective communication, leading teams to enhance project outcomes. Skilled in managing project resources and implementing corrective measures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and optimizing performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineer in Training
Roads Authority
07.2017 - Current
- Administered contract management process, including administration and site supervision.
- Supervised contractors’ performance to ensure quality workmanship.
- Managed project budgets and expenditures for optimal resource allocation.
- Prepared payment certificates to facilitate timely transactions.
- Planned road maintenance activities to enhance infrastructure durability.
- Reported on maintenance activities to track progress and outcomes.
- Oversaw human resources and technical teams within maintenance region.
- Supported senior engineers with various tasks related to engineering projects.
Project Control Engineer
Roads Authority
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Conducted site meetings and reviewed payment certificates to manage project resources effectively.
- Oversaw quality control throughout project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Requested external evaluations of contractors' and consultants' site laboratories through Control Lab.
- Evaluated performance of consultants and contractors to improve project outcomes.
- Implemented remedial actions as directed by Divisional Manager to resolve issues promptly.
Counterpart Trainee
VKE Namibia
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Designed and supervised upgrade of MR118 to bitumen standard from Rosh Pinah to Oranjemund.
- Produced digital terrain modules for horizontal alignment and verified levels of completed layers.
- Supervised installation of prefabricated culverts to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Oversaw surfacing processes to maintain project quality and standards.
- Designed road traffic signs and oversaw erection processes
Acting Laboratory Manager: Materials Testing
Roads Authority
10.2013 - 02.2015
- Directed and supervised Material Testing section resources to optimize performance.
- Implemented control standards for test methods and materials manuals.
- Coordinated receipt of test samples and results from service providers and internal labs.
- Validated repeatability, validity, and reliability of test results.
- Implemented corrective measures to enhance result acceptability.
- Provided strategic recommendations and constructive feedback to Senior Materials Engineer.
- Administered OSHE policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
Chief Engineering Technician
Roads Authority
04.2011 - 09.2013
- Coordinated task assignments to team members based on management directives.
- Monitored quality of work standards upheld by team.
- Assessed quantity of work in accordance with established plans.
- Recorded data electronically in sample register for accuracy.
- Oversaw proper storage of entered sample bags in designated areas.
- Compared results of duplicate tests to ensure consistency.
- Provided feedback to Section Leader on anomalies in test results.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering And Project Management
Polytechnic of Namibia (now NUST)
Windhoek04-2015
National Diploma in Engineering - Civil Engineering And Project Management
Polytechnic of Namibia (now NUST)
Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia04-2011
Skills
- Quality control and material testing
- Site supervision and regulatory compliance
- Effective communication and teamwork
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Time management
Certification
- Road Sub-Sector Skills Development (October 2024)
- Targeted contract management training (July 2019)
- Visual assessment of paved roads, November 2018
- V.I. Instruments: Troxler Moisture Density Gauge training (June 2014)
Additional Information
Drivers License
- Code B
Languages
- Damara-Nama
- Tswana
- English
- Afrikaans
Timeline
Engineer in Training
Roads Authority
07.2017 - Current
Project Control Engineer
Roads Authority
01.2017 - 06.2017
Counterpart Trainee
VKE Namibia
09.2015 - 12.2016
Acting Laboratory Manager: Materials Testing
Roads Authority
10.2013 - 02.2015
Chief Engineering Technician
Roads Authority
04.2011 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering And Project Management
Polytechnic of Namibia (now NUST)
National Diploma in Engineering - Civil Engineering And Project Management
Polytechnic of Namibia (now NUST)
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