SECILIA AKAWA
Erf 486, Cocopalm Street, Dorado Valley, Windhoek
Summary
I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying passed with Cum Laude from Frederick University, Cyprus. I have over 4 years of working experience spanning over consultancy services and managing capital projects at the Ministry of Works and Transport. I am a registered Quantity Surveyor with the Namibia Council of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (NCAQS) and a member of the Institute of Namibian Quantity Surveyors (INQS). I also hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Geomatics from the Namibia University of Science and Technology, with over 2 years of working experience in Cadastral, Sectional Title, and Topographical Surveys.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Ministry of Works and Transport
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Supervise Quantity Surveyors In-Training
- Measurement of works and cost estimation (in-house projects); Prepare cost reports (in-house projects); Checking and agreeing bills of quantities from consultants before tender; Bid evaluation; Project coordination and attending technical and progress site meetings; Prepare valuations for payment certificates (in-house projects); Checking and agreeing payment certificates, variation orders, consultants’ fee invoices, and final accounts; Evaluating contractual claims such as extension of time, interest on late payment, cost escalations, etc.; Liaise with User Ministries, consultants, and contractors; Preparation and presentations of projects’ progress reports and contractual claims.
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Ministry of Works and Transport
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Measurement of works and cost estimation (in-house projects); Prepare cost reports (in-house projects); Checking and agreeing bills of quantities from consultants before tender; Bid evaluation; Project coordination and attending technical and progress site meetings; Prepare valuations for payment certificates (in-house projects); Checking and agreeing payment certificates, variation orders, consultants’ fee invoices, and final accounts; Evaluating contractual claims such as extension of time, interest on late payment, cost escalations, etc.; Liaise with User Ministries, consultants, and contractors; Preparation and presentations of projects’ progress reports and contractual claims.
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Philip Main Quantity Surveyors
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Measurement of works in WinQS; Cost Estimation; Preparations of Bills of Quantities and other bidding documents i.e., conditions of contract; Bid Evaluations; Attending technical and progress site meetings; Prepare valuations for payment certificates; Prepare variation orders and cost reports; Prepare and agreeing final accounts.
Assistant Land Surveyor
Shuuya and Akubia Land Surveyors
02.2014 - 08.2016
- Conduct field surveys (Cadastral, Sectional Title, and Topographical)
- Prepare survey records such as Diagrams, General Plans, etc., using Surpac and AutoCad software.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying
Frederick University
Nicosia, Cyprus06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Geomatics
Namibia University of Science And Technology
Windhoek, Namibia04.2016
Skills
- Measurement and Estimation of Works
- Procurement
- Valuation for Payment
- Cost Monitoring and Control
- Contract Management
- Final Account
- Negotiation
Driver License
Code B
References
- Mr. Kudzai Moyo, Chief Quantity Surveyor - Supervisor, Ministry of Works and Transport, 061 208 8252 / 081 149 2116, Kudzai.Moyo@mwt.gov.na
- Mr. Philip Andrew Main, The Director, Philip Main Quantity Surveyors, 081 127 6663, philip@pmqs.com.na
Timeline
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Ministry of Works and Transport
04.2023 - 03.2024
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Ministry of Works and Transport
04.2021 - 03.2023
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Philip Main Quantity Surveyors
09.2019 - 03.2021
Assistant Land Surveyor
Shuuya and Akubia Land Surveyors
02.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying
Frederick University
Bachelor of Science - Geomatics
Namibia University of Science And Technology
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