Nigel Bukuta
technician
Exeter,Devon
Summary
Highly skilled and dedicated Construction Site Manager with over 10 years of experience in the construction industry. Committed to delivering projects on time and within budget, with a strong focus on safety and quality. Possess excellent leadership and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record of successfully managing construction sites of varying scales. Adept at coordinating and motivating teams to achieve project goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Maintenance Officer/Resident engineer
MIN OF TRANSPORT AND INFRASTURACTURAL DEV
HARARE, MASHONALAND PROVINCE
08.2014 - 03.2023
- Manage and oversee large-scale construction projects with a budget exceeding $6M
- Lead a team of 10+ construction professionals, providing guidance and mentorship for a high-performing workforce
- Conduct regular safety audits, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
- Negotiated supplier contracts, managed procurement, and collaborated with key stakeholders to promptly resolve design and construction issues.
- Updated PROVINCIAL ROADS ENGINEER on project progress for improved forward planning.
- Maintained site health and safety compliance for safe, secure working environments.
- Checked construction materials met safety, quality and compliance standards.
- Organised material supplies to facilitate smooth construction works.
- Kept site areas clear of obstructions to limit risk.
- Briefed and motivated site teams to deliver quality results.
- Reduced excess spending by effectively utilizing given resources.
- Maintained safe practices and operated within budget constraints by training construction workers on best practices and established protocols.
- Briefed teams on daily task requirements to meet project targets.
- Supervised specialist sub-contractors by providing thorough induction and delegating tasks.
- Supervised job site employees and subcontractors across 3 trades to ensure optimal productivity.
- Monitored progress to determine timely completion aligned to detailed design specifications.
- Updated work progress records for continued project monitoring.
- Interpreted construction specifications to plan and implement effective schedules.
- Sustained safety protocols, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling and usage of equipment and materials.
BRIDGES FOREMAN /SUPERVIOSR
Sable Transport and Construction
Lusaka
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Supported senior management in overseeing and coordinating construction projects, gaining valuable experience in project management
- Ensured site safety compliance, collaborated with subcontractors, optimized procurement, and conducted quality control inspections
- Assisted in resolving construction challenges and contributed to project documentation.
- Maintained site health and safety compliance for safe, secure working environments.
- Updated work progress records for continued project monitoring.
- Briefed teams on daily task requirements to meet project targets.
- Utilised tools, machinery and equipment following safety measures.
- Kept site areas clear of obstructions to limit risk.
- Supervised ongoing construction works, verifying against specifications.
- Organised material supplies to facilitate smooth construction works.
- Updated managers on project progress for improved forward planning.
Education
NATIONAL DIPLOMA - CIVIL STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
MUTARE POLYTECHNIC
ZIMBABWE 01.2005 - 12.2007
Skills
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Inventory management
- Technical supervision
- Administration
- Data collection
- Welding abilities
- Site Planning and Scheduling
- Construction Quality Control
- Building Regulations and Codes
- Procurement and Supplier Management
- Site Equipment Operation
- Customer Service
- Calm under pressure
- Attention to Detail
- Computer literate
- Excellent physical fitness
- Excellent communication
- Carpentry
- Building and construction
- Materials estimating
- Heavy equipment operation
- Residential construction
- Project estimation and bidding
- New construction and renovation
Accomplishments
- Successfully delivered projects on time and within budget, consistently exceeding client expectations for quality and safety.
- Achieved an impeccable safety record through diligent safety audits and strict adherence to regulations.
- Optimized the supply chain operation, reducing procurement costs and ensuring timely material and equipment delivery.
- Conducted 50+ quality control inspections, leading to a 90% reduction in project defects and rework.
- Played a pivotal role in maintaining a comprehensive and accurate project documentation system, contributing to efficient project tracking and communication.
Affiliations
- playing and watching soccer play pool and travelling
Certification
- road asset management JICA INTERNATIONAL ,JAPAN,JanFeb 2024
- road technologies with LARFARGE 2016
Languages
English
Fluent
Shona
Fluent
Custom
B, BE
Personal Information
- Place of birth: MUTARE
- Date of birth: 01/10/1983
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: ZIMBABWEAN
- Marital status: Married
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Maintenance Officer/Resident engineer
MIN OF TRANSPORT AND INFRASTURACTURAL DEV
08.2014 - 03.2023
BRIDGES FOREMAN /SUPERVIOSR
Sable Transport and Construction
01.2008 - 01.2010
NATIONAL DIPLOMA - CIVIL STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
MUTARE POLYTECHNIC
01.2005 - 12.2007
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