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Work History
Education
Skills
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Interests
Accomplishments
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OWEMBABAZI DONALD VIANAH

CIVIL ENGINEER
KAMPALA

Summary

I am Ugandan, aged 25 and not married. I love engineering and that is the reason i have always worked hard because i have passion for it.

I habe worked with many private Contractors and a series of companies in both road construction and construction of buildings including apartments, skyscrapers ( especially in the field of reinforcements) etc and because of this, i believe i have aquired all the skills amd knowledge to undertake any responsibility in supervising any construction work.

Overview

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Work History

Steel Foreman

DOTT SERVICES LIMITED
KYAMBOGO
05.2024 - Current
  • Improved safety standards by conducting regular inspections, identifying potential hazards, and addressing issues promptly.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance plans to minimize equipment downtime and prolong service life without compromising performance levels.
  • Boosted client satisfaction through transparent communication and consistent delivery of high-quality results within agreed-upon timelines.
  • Organized workforce teams with clear roles and responsibilities to maximize individual strengths while balancing workload demands efficiently.
  • Mentored junior foremen and construction staff, sharing valuable industry knowledge to build a more skilled workforce for future growth opportunities.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by implementing streamlined processes for steel fabrication and assembly.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the department by encouraging innovative ideas exchange among peers leading towards better overall performance levels over time.
  • Optimized labor productivity by providing comprehensive training programs and skill development opportunities for team members.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, communication, and adherence to company values among crew members.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations by staying current on codes, guidelines, and best practices in the field of steel construction.
  • Collaborated with engineers to refine designs, ensuring accurate execution of complex steel structures.
  • Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
  • Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
  • Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
  • Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
  • Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
  • Devised and implemented safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
  • Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
  • Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
  • Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
  • Assisted in recruiting and hiring new construction and extraction workers.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
  • Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
  • Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
  • Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
  • Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
  • Reduced material waste through effective coordination of inventory management and material procurement.
  • Achieved timely completion of projects through rigorous monitoring of progress and proactive problemsolving.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities, ensuring smooth project execution from start to finish.
  • Streamlined fabrication workflows for increased accuracy in cuttings, welding, and fitting operations on diverse projects types.
  • Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
  • Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
  • Skilled in use of specialized metalworking and concrete manipulation tools to perform assigned tasks.
  • Placed and fastened iron rods and steel mesh together using wire and spot welds.
  • Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.

Education

NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING - Civil Engineering

UGANDA MILITARY ENGINEERING COLLEGE
LUGAZI
05.2023

Skills

Optimized labor productivity by providing comprehensive training programs and skill development opportunities for team members

Enhanced project efficiency by implementing streamlined processes for steel fabrication and assembly

Increased production capacity with effective scheduling and resource allocation in various projects

Developed cost-effective solutions for challenging construction scenarios while maintaining structural integrity and quality standards

Assisted in recruiting and hiring new construction and extraction workers

Collaborated with engineers to refine designs, ensuring accurate execution of complex steel structures

Improved safety standards by conducting regular inspections, identifying potential hazards, and addressing issues promptly

Streamlined fabrication workflows for increased accuracy in cuttings, welding, and fitting operations on diverse projects types

Fostered a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, communication, and adherence to company values among crew members

Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the department by encouraging innovative ideas exchange among peers leading towards better overall performance levels over time

Established and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities, ensuring smooth project execution from start to finish

Achieved timely completion of projects through rigorous monitoring of progress and proactive problemsolving

Boosted client satisfaction through transparent communication and consistent delivery of high-quality results within agreed-upon timelines

Mentored junior foremen and construction staff, sharing valuable industry knowledge to build a more skilled workforce for future growth opportunities

Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders

Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands

Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace

Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures

Devised and implemented safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites

Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation

Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones

Effective communication

Residential construction

Budgeting

Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information

Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures

Commercial construction

Construction management

Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers

Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents

Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures

Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines

Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management

Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites

Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies

Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers

Heavy lifting

Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards

Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures

Flexible individual qualified to assess projects for issues and the implementation of corrective measures An experienced Ironworker offering expertise in reading blueprints and sketches

Set up and operated shears, brakes and presses to complete jobs to required specifications

Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters

Skilled in use of specialized metalworking and concrete manipulation tools to perform assigned tasks

Elevated work platform set up

Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing

Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding, or bending

Column connecting

Blueprint reading

Safety protocols and procedures

Rod-bending machines

Implemented preventive maintenance plans to minimize equipment downtime and prolong service life without compromising performance levels

Reduced material waste through effective coordination of inventory management and material procurement

Organized workforce teams with clear roles and responsibilities to maximize individual strengths while balancing workload demands efficiently

Ensured compliance with industry regulations by staying current on codes, guidelines, and best practices in the field of steel construction

Job planning

Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards

Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting

Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries

Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete

Metal decking installation

Placed and fastened iron rods and steel mesh together using wire and spot welds

Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project

Supervised excavation and pipe laying and cross pipe culverts

Supervising steel fixing, concrete casting, formwork of U-Drains in town sections

Supervision of construction of gabion boxes from foundation to stone pitching

Supervision of excations, steel fixing, concrete casting, formwork for box culverts

Supervision of excations and construction of stone piching

Supervision of construction of subsurface drains

Software

Microsoft office

AutoCAD

ArchiCAD

Revit

IdeCAD

Interests

Architectural Design

Graphic design

Robotics

Bridge construction

Attending industry conferences

Participating in engineering competitions

Reading industry publications eg ASCE, Engineering News-record etc

Volunteering for infrastructural development projects

Participating in engineering outreach programs

Mentoring junior engineers

Project management

Construction Management

Reading civil engineering magazines

Accomplishments

    Successfully led a team of 5 foremen to complete a $1M infrastructure project 2 months ahead of schedule, resulting in a 25% cost savings.

Timeline

Steel Foreman

DOTT SERVICES LIMITED
05.2024 - Current

NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING - Civil Engineering

UGANDA MILITARY ENGINEERING COLLEGE
OWEMBABAZI DONALD VIANAH CIVIL ENGINEER