MR. ANDREW   KAVUMA

Plot 58 Ntinda road, Kampala.

P O Box 34183, Kampala, Uganda.

Mobile: +256753090709 / +256717750207 / +256772507560

Email:  kavuma.andrew@gmail.com

PROFILE

 

I have had a chance to work in the construction Industry in areas of Capital Projects management, Construction management, Commercial management and Quantity surveying both in construction companies and consulting firms. Fortunately I have also been able to upgrade my educational level in order to improve on my skills in the construction disciplines. Below is my education background and work experience.     

 

EDUCATION

 

SEPT 2008 – JUNE 2009                                   Coventry University (United Kingdom)

Master of Science in Management for Construction.

 

2001 – 2004                                                      Ndejje University (Uganda)

Bachelors Degree in Business Administration (Management)

 

1993 – 1995                                                      Kyambogo University – Uganda (Former Uganda Polytechnic Kyambogo)

(HDC) Higher Diploma in Construction

 

1990 1992                                                         Kyambogo University

(ODC) Ordinary Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Jan. 2010  –  To date

KAVCON (UGANDA) LTD, GENERAL CONTRACTORS-KAMPALA, UGANDA

 

Managing Director

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining contacts with potential clients, local authorities and our member associations to remain visible in their minds.
• Ensuring that the organization’s activities are in conformity with the required regulations
• Carrying out Strategic plans and guidance of the company for sustainable earnings
• Creating and maintaining good business relationships with the Clients and employees
• Promoting a good picture of the company to the community and all other stakeholders.
• Representing my company in functions and exhibitions
• Managing clients and business environment to remain competitive
• Monitoring monthly Value Added Tax (VAT) returns for Tax revenue compliance.

 

 

Jan. 2003  –  Sept 2008

KAVUMA INVESTMENTS (U) LTD, BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS-KAMPALA,

UGANDA

Construction Project Manager / Commercial manager.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overseeing the Pre-tendering process
• Preparation of Financial reports and program status of construction projects.
• Managing project cash flows, Quality assurance and project time especially in procurement and task performances.
• Following and monitoring Contract documents and agreements between our Organization and Consultants/ Clients and also between our Subcontractors and Suppliers.
• Following up payments to maintain financial liquidity of the organization
• Negotiating with subcontractors on their assignments of construction works.
• Training and Mentoring new members in the organization to acquire technical skills, ethical conduct and personal development.
• Resolving Contractual disputes which may arise between our organization and Vendors.
• Updating the company with the new innovations to match upcoming market trends.
• Attend site meetings when representing the company in Client negotiations, partnership collaborations, site meetings, and Networking fuctions.
• Draft and Negotiate contract agreements and conditions with Subcontractors.
• Contract management of running construction projects and tracking the correspondences
• Attending to Contract claims and variations basing on the contract clauses for best evaluation.
• Tracking the quantity surveying department on the monthly valuations for payments.
• Supervising Construction works to maintain high quality standards while minimizing costs.

 

 

Oct. 1999  –  Dec 2002

 

INTEGRATED YMR  CONSULTING QUANTITY SURVEYORS-KAMPALA, UGANDA

Quantity Surveyor

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

• Taking off measurements from drawings/Sites, and preparing Bills Of Quantities and other related Tender documents..
• Preparing cost estimates for the proposed construction works

• Analysis of submitted tender documents from Contractors
• Preparation of Contract documents and negotiation of Contract terms and Conditions with the successful Contractor.
• Contract administration and cost control of running project
• Verifying accuracy of Quantities measured on the Construction site.
• Maximizing savings to the benefit of the client.
• Preparation of periodic financial reports and Interim Valuations for Contractors payments.
• Preparation of final accounts of completed projects

 

 

Jan. 1998 – Sept. 1999

BABCON (U) LIMITED-KAMPALA, UGANDA

 

Contracts Manager

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

• Preparing quotations and pricing of proposed works
• Preparing material schedules for the new construction /renovation project
• Practical supervision of works.
• Preparing valuations and maximize the claim value as much as possible for contractor’s profit.
• Attend site meetings.

 

 

Dec. 1995 – Dec. 1997

SURVECON ASSOCIATES, QUANTITY SURVEYORS, CONSTRUCTION COST CONSULTANTS AND PROJECT MANAGERS-KAMPALA, UGANDA

 

Quantity Surveying Assistant

• Taking off measurements from drawings/Sites, and preparing Bills Of Quantities.

• Preparing cost estimates for the proposed construction works
• Cross checking payment applications submitted by contractors for preparation of Valuations of works done to be forwarded to the architect.
• Carrying out monthly updates of prices for construction materials in the database.

 

 

Awards and Achievements

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International Merit Scholarship awarded 2009 to study at Coventry University.  

 

PRINCE2 Project management foundation Certificate – Coventry University  Nov – 2009

 

Vice Chairman Board of Directors of Uganda National Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors (UNABCEC)                                                   Year 2015 – 2018

 

 

 

Additional Skills

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Languages:                           English   – Very Fluent both in written and spoken

                                              

Luganda – Very Fluent both in written and spoken

 

 

Computer Skills                    Microsoft Office, Word, Excel (Advanced skills)

 

                                             Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, GIS

 

Interests                              Travelling to see new places and learning new cultures.

Outgoing to social events like watching sports and exhibitions. Playing with young children and motivating them with their ambitions, I enjoy Swimming, Basketball, and aerobics.

 

References:

 

1. Isaac Mubarak Ngobya

Ag Chairman

Makerere University Business School Council

MUBS Nakawa

P O Box 1337, Kampala, Uganda.

Tel 0414 223314 / 0772 428263

 

2 .Miss Anne Kazungu

Human Resource Manager

OXFAM in Uganda

Plot 3459 Tank Hill Road, Muyenga.

P O Box 6228, Kampala, Uganda

Tel 0414 390500

Mob: 0772 212710

      

 

 

Yours faithfully,

 

Andrew Kavuma

 

Email: kavuma.andrew@gmail.com