Tonderai Kennedy Chihumbiri
Hatfield, Harare
Summary
Experience in the field of Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Contract Management. Duties entailed the cost control of various project scope, design and structure, technical documentation, contract administration, preparation of feasibility studies, etc.
Organized Senior Quantity Surveyor possessing in-depth knowledge of project planning, cost analysis and scheduling. Prepares project estimates, tracks and analyzes project costs and evaluates proposal specifications. Customer-focused individual commended for managing over 10 projects and supervising 15 member team.
Offering strong analytical mindset and excellent attention to detail, eager to learn and develop within surveying environment. Brings foundational understanding of construction processes and cost management principles, combined with proficiency in financial analysis and contract negotiation. Ready to use and develop skills in cost estimation and project budgeting for Senior Quantity Surveyor role.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Quantity Surveyor
CHINA CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
06.2022 - Current
- Monitored and oversaw project expenses, valuation of the works completed and preparation of monthly payment claims, evaluation, pricing, and negotiating of rates for variations and other contractual claims, maintaining budgetary control and value engineering as alternatives or options were introduced on the project
- Negotiated rates for variations and other contractual claims with project Engineers
- Reviewed and coordinated the planning and execution of the works which were being done by various teams, the works included access roads, abstraction pump station, water treatment plant and associated specialised mechanical equipment, high lift pump station, water reservoirs, elevated concrete and steel gravity tanks and scada system
- Produced the feasibility study of the project, which involved reviewing the estimates as alternative components were proposed until the final design was agreed by the stakeholders
- Reviewed all the material deliveries to ensure the quality of delivered materials was according to the specifications
- Managed the interaction between the various disciplines during the design stage, encouraging the exchange of ideas
- Attended stakeholder meetings as required to review the development and the cost of the project, until the final design development and costs were approved by the client
- Managed the open tendering and procurement process
- Managed and maintained smooth collaborative interaction between the various disciplines during the design stage
- Engaged with the community, at community meetings
- Contract application and contractual claims; assessing and valuation of completed work, preparation of payment certificates
- Managed, controlled and reviewed cost estimates; cost planning, monitoring and reporting plans, budget control, change management in terms of variations; document configuration
- Assessed risk at the abstraction point, regarding water level in the river to ensure the coffer dams will prevent flooding of the work area
- Prepared and managed production of information regarding construction budgets; preparing of control budgets in terms of alternative designs and materials choices; value engineering between competing alternatives; defining and prioritising the requirements from a long list of requirements in light of budget constraint
- Assessed risk on the project regarding excavation of the basement parking adjacent to the neighbour's building
- Construction of Okahao Service Station for Camelot Investment Group Ltd-(N$25.3M)
- Renovations of Cenored Offices at Okakarara-N$15.2M)
- Ensured that the environment and ground water were protected from any contamination due to any future leaks of hydrocarbons
- Construction of Ongwediva Shopping Mall for Mouse Trading cc-(N$96M)
- Provided cost advice to the client, architects and engineers on construction cost through continuous update of preliminary estimates as the design was being developed
- Prepared construction budgets; attending planning meetings; preparing of control budgets in terms of alternative designs and materials choices; value engineering between competing alternatives; defining and prioritising the requirements from a long list of requirements in light of budget constraint
- Preparations of Bills of Quantities and Contract Administration for Oshakati South Primary School for Ministry of Education-(N$116M)
- Preparations of Bills of Quantities and Contract Administration for Omuthiya Magistrate Court for Ministry of Justice-(N$119M)
- Preparations of Bills of Quantities and Contract Administration for National Training and Testing Centre, Renovations and Upgrading of the Windhoek Head Office for Namibia Training Authority (NTA)-(N$187M)
- Preparations of Feasibility Studies for National Training Centre, for renovations and upgrading of the Gobbais Centre for Namibia Training Authority (NTA)-(N$87M)
- Prepared and managed production of information regarding construction budgets; preparing of control budgets in terms of alternative designs and materials choices; value engineering between competing alternatives; defining and prioritising the requirements from a long list of requirements in light of budget constraint
- Prepared and managed the preparation of payment certificates, change management, cost reporting and final accounts
- Managed and reviewed cost plans, budget control mechanisms, cost and progress reports
- Managed the construction process by preparation of payment certificates, change management, cost reporting and final accounts and attending site meetings
- Prepared construction budgets; attending planning meetings; preparing of control budgets in terms of alternative designs and materials choices; value engineering between competing alternatives; defining and prioritising the requirements from a long list of requirements in light of budget constraint
- Prepared of bills of quantities, payment certificates, change management, cost reporting and final account
- Provided cost advice to clients, architects and engineers on construction cost through continuous update of preliminary estimates as the design evolved
- Managed the construction process ensuring high quality standards are maintained reduce risk and hazards in dealing flammable products, maintained high levels of Health and Safety measures
Project Quantity Surveyor
TKC QUANTITY SURVEYORS
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Construction of Rundu Water Treatment Plant (N$665M)
- Construction of Cenored Regional Offices in Okahandja-N$36.8M)
- Managed the scoping of workS; defining and prioritising requirements to stream lining the project in line to the budget constraint; management of changes during the design stage, assessing of the impact of changes on all the constraints (scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, risk procurement and stakeholder engagement) of the project ;
- Carried out the feasibility study of the project
- Managed the stakeholders'engagement by advising the client, Architects and Engineers on construction costs, which involved examining various options to carry out the underpinning of the building that was settling
- Preparation of bills of quantities for the works, value engineering estimates
- Preparation of cost reports, valuation for payment certificates and Final account
- Attending site meetings and taking measurements for interim payments
- Omuthiya Town Council Office Renovations, Open Market boundary wall and palisade fence, Ablution, Kapana and Dry Food Sheds (N$16.5M)
- Managed the project team in validation of material requisitions, handling of contractual matters, and ensuring financial accuracy
- Construction of Nored Regional Offices in Rundu-(N$46.0M)
- Coordinated and remeasured the pipelines varying in diameters and lengths, described as follows; 110mm diameter 17.835km long, 160mm diameter pipe 13.542km long, 250mm diameter pipe 18.751km long, 355mm diameter 5.626km long, 400mm diameter 4.350km long, 630mm diameter 2.820km long, 710mm diameter 2.450km long
Senior Quantity Surveyor
AIJ COST CONSULTANTS
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Disaster Recovery Centre Bank Of Namibia (BON) -N$185M
- Independence Stadium Renovations -N$21M
Quantity Surveyor
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
11.2008 - 01.2013
- Preparations of Bills of Quantities and Tender Documents for Office Block, Workshop and Staff Accommodation in Tsumkwe and Gum for Ministry of Agriculture -(N$14)
- Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration Head Office -N$753M
- UNAM-Faculty of Military Studies By Namibia Defence Forces -N$186M
- Preparations of Bills of Quantities and Tender Documents for Regional Offices in Gobabis for Ministry of Lands -(N$56M)
Quantity Surveyor
MUKOROMBINDO ASSOCIATES
10.2006 - 07.2007
- Zambezi Water Front -N$35M
Chief Quantity Surveying Technician
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Plumtree Border Warehouse and Storage Facility
- Glen-View 3 High School
- Seke 5 High School
- European Union Funded Community Projects various centres
Part time study
HARARE POLYTECHNIC
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Chinhoyi Veterinary Offices
- Sango Border Post Staff houses for Ministry of Finance and Customs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying
National University of Science and Technology
01.2006
National Diploma - Quantity Surveying
Harare Polytechnic
01.1995
Skills
- Payment certification
- Bill of quantities
- Building regulations
- Total station operation
- Construction
- Construction staking
- Cultural sensitivity
- Project monitoring
- Proposal writing
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Schedule coordination
- Bid evaluation
- Cost variance analysis
Accomplishments
- Achieved 98% cost estimate accuracy through effectively helping with constant budget supervision and client relationship..
- Documented and resolved project disputes with contractor which led to mutual and profession resolutions.
- Supervised team of over 15 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of more than 6 different consultants in the development of all projects.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Continuous Personal Development Skills
- Advanced Diploma in Wastewater Treatment and Recycling
- Diploma in Basic Construction Planning
- Diploma in Equipment Management in Construction
- Diploma in Construction Safety
- Diploma in Quality Management
- Diploma in Risk Management
- Diploma in Electrical Studies
- Diploma in Advances in Welding and Joining Technologies
- Diploma in Business Management & Entrepreneurship
- Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Diploma in Marketing Management
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management
- Certificate in Basics of Construction Project Management
- Certificate in Leadership & Management Skills for Business-Managing Employees
Professional Working Experience
- Registered Quantity Surveyor, TKC Quantity Surveyors, Namibia, 06/01/22, Current, Monitored and oversaw project expenses, valuation of the works completed and preparation of monthly payment claims., Reviewed and coordinated the planning and execution of the works., Managed the open tendering and procurement process., Engaged with the community at community meetings.
- Senior Quantity Surveyor, AIJ Cost Consultants, Namibia, 2014, 2015, Provided cost advice to clients, architects and engineers on construction cost., Prepared and managed the preparation of bills of quantities and the procurement process.
- Quantity Surveyor, Department of Public Works, Zimbabwe, 2003, 2006, Prepared Bills of Quantities and Tender Documents for various projects.
- Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Philip Main Quantity Surveyors, Namibia, 2008, 2013, Managed the construction process by preparation of payment certificates, change management, cost reporting and final accounts.
Mobile
+263 78 703 4907, +264 81 898 7523
Personal Information
Nationality: Zimbabwean
Membership To Professional Bodies
- Namibia Council of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (NCAQS)
- Institute of Namibian Quantity Surveyors (INQS)
Affiliations
- Namibia Institute of Architects and Quantity Surveyors
Certification
- Certificate in Building and Construction – Registered Training Organizations or Vocational Education providers based on jurisdiction.
- Basic Construction Planning - Alison International
- Risk Management Certification – Alison International
- Wastewater Treatment and Recycling - Alison International
- Certificate in Leadership & Management Skills for Business-Managing Employees - Alison International.
- Diploma in Advances in Welding and Joining Technologies - Alison International.
- Diploma in Business Management & Entrepreneurship - Alison International.
- Diploma in Quality Management - Alison International
- Diploma in Marketing Management - Alison International
- Diploma in Construction Safety - Alison International.
- Diploma in Electrical Studies - Alison International.
- Microsoft Office Certification.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute ( Exam Prep Certification)
- Risk Management Certification – Alison International
- Risk Management Professional - Alison International.
farming, reading and teaching
Growing up in an area where the main source of living and food is farming, I grew to love food production through animal and crop management. This is a passion I possess after my professional career in Quantity Surveying.
Reading academic, professional and business materials keeps a step ahead on all economic issues.
I have so much knowledge and experience in my industry such that I find fulfillment in empowering others. I have great arithmetic skills and a great understanding of the construction industry
Timeline
Senior Quantity Surveyor
CHINA CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
06.2022 - Current
Project Quantity Surveyor
TKC QUANTITY SURVEYORS
01.2015 - 01.2022
Senior Quantity Surveyor
AIJ COST CONSULTANTS
01.2014 - 01.2015
Quantity Surveyor
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
11.2008 - 01.2013
Quantity Surveyor
MUKOROMBINDO ASSOCIATES
10.2006 - 07.2007
Chief Quantity Surveying Technician
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
01.2003 - 01.2006
Part time study
HARARE POLYTECHNIC
01.1992 - 01.1995
National Diploma - Quantity Surveying
Harare Polytechnic
- Certificate in Building and Construction – Registered Training Organizations or Vocational Education providers based on jurisdiction.
- Basic Construction Planning - Alison International
- Risk Management Certification – Alison International
- Wastewater Treatment and Recycling - Alison International
- Certificate in Leadership & Management Skills for Business-Managing Employees - Alison International.
- Diploma in Advances in Welding and Joining Technologies - Alison International.
- Diploma in Business Management & Entrepreneurship - Alison International.
- Diploma in Quality Management - Alison International
- Diploma in Marketing Management - Alison Internatiol
- Diploma in Construction Safety - Alison International.
- Diploma in Electrical Studies - Alison International.
- Microsoft Office Certification.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute ( Exam Prep Certification)
- Risk Management Certification – Alison International
- Risk Management Professional - Alison International.
Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying
National University of Science and Technology
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