About

Dynamic project and facilities management professional with a proven track record in numerous organizations, excelling in team leadership and innovative problem-solving. Adept at strategic planning and budget management, fosters collaboration and drive project efficiency, ensuring compliance with industry standards while enhancing operational effectiveness. Committed to delivering exceptional results through teamwork and adaptability.

Skills

  • Quantity Surveyor
    10
  • Environmental social impact assessment
    7
  • Arbitration ADR
    3
  • facility management
    10
  • Project Management
    9
  • English and Kiswahili
    10

Experience

Andrew Mbuku

Education
  • Ongoing

Andrew Mbuku

Work experience
  • December, 2022 - November, 2024
  • Fulltime
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
  • Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.

Andrew Mbuku

Work experience
  • · Management of the overall design, planning, construction and maintenance of all University-owned properties and facilities.
  • · Developing budgets and long-term plans based on universities growth and future needs.
  • · Management of all University facilities in a structurally sound, operationally efficient, well maintained and safe status, in compliance with industry and regulatory requirements.
  • · Assist the Director of Facilities Management in developing long-term facilities development plans and preventive maintenance programs for all facilities and equipments.
  • · Development and documentation of the in-house commissioning of new buildings and retro-commissioning of existing buildings and provides support in administering the process.
  • · Supervise the performance of emergency and routine maintenance on campus facilities.

Andrew Mbuku

Work experience
  • September, 2013 - September, 2021
  • Fulltime
  • Design and Planning of capital projects in liaison with the Resident Architect and Users,
  • Participate in appointment of consultants and contractors as technical advisor
  • Preparation of Specifications and Bill of Quantities (BQs) for Projects
  • Carry out Administration of Contracts and the Supervision of the Contracts
  • Maintenance of proper updated Records of Projects
  • Ensure Development Projects meet specified Statutory and ISO Standards
  • Liaise with Contractors, Consultants and Project Users for effective work and progress on projects
  • Arrange and coordinate site and other relevant meetings with the client, user departments, consultants and contractors as well as ensuring effective handover of projects and their completion
  • Prepare valuations and necessary payments on projects and ensure the correctness of the same

Andrew Mbuku

Work experience
  • Deputy Team Leader (Construction Specialist) at   Egis Kenya
  • Quality Assurance - assist the Resident Team on a variety of QA checks throughout the project responsibilities.
  • Planning Coordination - work with senior management to follow through on various project planning technical assistance actions.
  • Report to Resident Team for onsite project construction inspections and progress as directed.
  • Construction and contractor assessment as directed
  • Participation in meetings and assistance on preparation of Reports, Meeting Minutes and Presentations
  • Assistance on mobilization of key and short term consultancies
  • Provision of technical assistance and reviews for tender documentation completeness
  • Provide advisory guidance to KAA in construction management processes, practices and defects
  • Facilitate an effective communication channel between EgisJV and KAA
  • Provide coordination support to ensure follow through on Resident Teams tasks

Andrew Mbuku

Work experience
  • August, 2011 - September, 2012
  • Fulltime
  • Championed a culture of innovation within the development team by encouraging experimentation with new technologies or approaches to problem-solving.
  • Implemented robust documentation practices that facilitated knowledge sharing within the development team and improved overall productivity.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and service providers for cost-effective solutions that supported project requirements.
  • Improved overall project efficiency by setting clear goals, milestones, and expectations for the development team.
  • Presented project updates during executive meetings to maintain transparency around progress towards key objectives while addressing any concerns raised by leadership stakeholders.

Andrew Mbuku

Work experience
  • November, 2007 - August, 2011
  • Fulltime
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive project documentation, ensuring clear communication of objectives, timelines, and deliverables across all stakeholder groups.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments for each project phase, mitigating potential issues before they arose.
  • Established planning objectives for projects by identifying key issues, approaches and performance metrics.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans to ensure timely delivery within budget constraints.
  • Identified opportunities for cost reduction through careful analysis of budgets and expenditures throughout the life cycle of each project.
  • Facilitated cross-functional team meetings to review progress and identify areas for improvement.

Andrew Mbuku

Education
  • September, 2007 - September, 2024
  • Fulltime

Andrew Mbuku

Work experience
  • Ensured accurate invoicing by reviewing contractor claims for compliance with contract terms and conditions before submission to clients.
  • Conducted regular site visits to monitor progress, identify potential issues, and recommend corrective actions as needed.
  • Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
  • Collaborated with architects and engineers to optimize construction designs, minimizing material waste and reducing overall costs.
  • Streamlined tendering processes, resulting in faster turnaround times for clients and increased winning bid rates.
  • Prepared estimates used by the government for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
  • Assisted in dispute resolutions between clients and contractors by providing expert advice on contractual obligations and industry best practices.
  • Reduced budget overruns by accurately forecasting project expenses and monitoring progress against budget allocations.

Andrew Mbuku

Work experience
  • Cost analysis, Estimation and control on construction activities for the organization's facilities needs
  • Analyzing and Advising clients on ‘daraja' and housing loans level on the viability of their proposed businesses and development proposals
  • In charge of day to day running of Technical Dept. which included a Carpentry Workshop, Maintenance team, Building materials production factory at Kisaju and a Housing project in Kajiado, Kenya among other technical tasks
  • Motor vehicle maintenance and transport management
  • Technical assessment, processing, evaluation and recommendation of housing loans
  • Chief Procurement Officer – Liaison with all suppliers, handling all purchases and supplies, procurement data management (both local and International).
  • Fixed Assets Accounting

Andrew Mbuku

Education
  • October, 1996 - October, 2000
  • Fulltime
  • (Quantity Surveying)
 

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