David Odit

Reliable and result-oriented Civil Engineer with both training and experience. Currently registered as Graduate Engineer by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) and active member of the Institute Engineers of Kenya. Also a certified member of the Project Management Institute, Kenyan Chapter. 
Experienced in Project management and planning, construction supervision and structural designs.
 

ORGANIZATION: TINFRA ENGINEERING LIMITED
  DURATION: DEC 2022 –PRESENT 
DETAILS OF PROJECT    : PROPOSED COMPLETION OF KANDARA LAW COURTS, MURANG’A COUNTY, KENYA
                                      : CONSTRUCTION OF NTUGI-MACHAKA-MUJUJUNE ROAD (MERU COUNTY), KENYA.
                                                : REHABILITATION RECONSTRUCTION OF KIMILILI- BOKOLI ROAD, KENYA
                 
        DESIGNATION             : PROJECT ENGINEER/ PROJECTS COORDINATOR
Responsibilities and achievements:
• Responsible for the implementation and execution of all programs on sites, the establishment of the temporary facilities, the coordination of the work of the Contractor on-site and the administration of contracts. 
• Responsible for liaising with the project team with regards to deliveries, fabrication dates, conveying the information to the construction manager ensuring the Method Statements are approved and passed to the Construction Manager.
• Manage costs in order to meet budget.
• Provide direction over contract and subcontracts.
• Attend project site meetings
• Preparing project schedules, cost projection and BQs
• Preparing daily, weekly and monthly reports.
• Ensuring quality on site
ORGANIZATION: WILLTON ENGINEERING AND INVESTMENT LIMITED COMPANY
  DURATION: MAY 2021 –DEC 2022
DETAILS OF PROJECT    : PROVISION OF EPCC OF OIL UNDERGROUND PIPES AND TANKS AND WASTE WATER EVAPORATION PONDS AT PALOCH OIL FIELDS, SOUTH SUDAN,
                                    : CONSTRUCTION OF PALOCH CENTRE TO PALOCH OIL   FIELD ROAD   (15KM) INCLUDING BOX CULVERTS.
CLIENT                             : DAR -PETROLEUM OPERATING COMPANY (DPOC)
                 
        DESIGNATION             : SITE ENGINEER
Responsibilities and achievements:
• Acted as the main technical adviser on a construction site for subcontractors, craftspeople and operatives.
• Managed, monitored and interpreted the contract design documents supplied by the client or architect. 
• Prepared reports as required
• Oversee quality control and health and safety matters on site.
• Planned the work and efficiently organized the plan and site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines
• Day- to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labor force and the works of the subcontractors
• Communication with clients and their representatives ( architects, engineers and surveyors) including attending meetings to keep them informed of progress
• Checked plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations.
• Ensured that all materials used and work performed are in accordance with the specifications. 
• Prepared schedule and work methodologies for the work.

ORGANIZATION: WATER SANITATION AND HYGIENE FINANCE (WASH- FIN) - USAID│NAIROBI, KENYA
DURATION: NOVEMBER 2020 – SEPTEMBER 2022
DESIGNATION: WASH SERVICE OFFICER
PROJECT DETAILS: DETERMINATION OF GRANT TRANSFERRABLE TO WATER SERVICE PROVIDERS DURING COVID 19 PERIOD BASED ON PERFORMANCE CRITERIA PROVIDED BY USAID.
Responsibilities and achievements:
• Participated in training of provisions of the Conditional Liquidity Support Grant (CLSG) Manual including templates, procedures and protocols.
• Compiled a checklist of documents received from each Water Service Provider in Kenya and determined the completeness of the documents in reviewing.
• Reviewed the submitted report data in templates including but not limited to proposed/ agreed COVID-19 interventions, Water Service Providers financial data, water quality tests, Emergency Response Plans (ERPs), Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), Water Supply Services levels against Review Protocol and Performance Score Card.
• Based on the review in point3 above, computed the grant transferrable to the WSP.
• Prepared monthly report capturing all activities undertaken and achievements made.

ORGANIZATION: MAYOLDIT TRADING AND INVESTMENT CO. LTD
DURATION: JUNE2021 – MAY 2022
PROJECT DETAILS: CIVIL AND BUILDING WORK, PALOCH PETROCHEMICAL PROJECT
CLIENT                : DAR PETROLEUM OPERATING COMPANY (DPOC)
DESIGNATION: PROJECT PLANNING ENGINEER
Responsibilities and achievements:
• Developed the Baseline Detailed Schedule for Project containing all works include Pipe Racks, Civil structure, pump foundations, Electrical Ducts Bank, Pipe Trench, Lighting poles, Tanks, Equipment Foundations using MS Project
• Developed Manpower Histogram, Plan S curves, Look  ahead Schedules and Progress Reports
• Generated Monthly Project Status Presentation
• Overall Coordination of  Project
• Generated Extra Work Claims, Variation Orders, Change Orders and Time Delay Extensions
• Load resources in all tasks/activities, realign activities based on resource availability and project constraints.
ORGANIZATION: FINITE ELEMENTS DESIGNS LIMITED COMPANY│NAIROBI, KENYA
DURATION: JULY 2020- MAY 2021
PROJECT DETAILS: DESIGN AND SUPERVISION OF CONSTRUCTION OF TEN STOREY BUILDING IN RUIRU, 
                                         : DESIGN AND SUPERVISION OF CONSTRUCTION OF TWO WAREHOUSES IN KAJIANDO 
                                        : DESIGN AND SUPERVISION OF CONSTRUCTION OF HEALTH FACILITY IN KISII COUNTY

CLIENT: PRIVATE DEVELOPERS
DESIGNATION: ASSISTANT ENGINEER
Responsibilities and achievements:
• Confirming adherence to construction specifications and safety standards by monitoring projects processes; inspecting construction site; verifying calculations and placements.
• Determining projects costs by calculating labor, material, and related costs.
• Prepared engineering design by collecting and studying reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photographs and tests on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and related topographical and geological data.
• Collaborated with other engineers and workers to design, develop, test, and improve products and engineering processes.
• Safely worked alongside other engineers in the planning, design, development and evaluation stages of projects.
• Utilized AutoCAD and PROKON to perform validation and verification on various construction projects.
• Managed and completed all tasks assigned by the Project Engineer.

ORGANIZATION: OCHIENG ABUODHA AND ASSOCIATES CONSULTING FIRM│NAIROBI KENYA
PROJECT DETAILS: CONSTRUCTION OF ENDAO AND MARIGAT BRIDGES WITH APPROACH ROADS
DURATION: MARCH 2019- JULY 2020
 

2014 – 2019: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE CIVIL ENGINEERING
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY│NAIROBI, KENYA

2010 – 2013: KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
MALIERA BOYS SECONDARY SCHOOL│YALA, SIAYA, KENYA

 SHORT COURSES AND TRAININGS 
2022                            PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PMP-EXAM) COURSE TRAINING
                                    PEAK POINT CONSULTING GROUP NAIROBI, KENYA

2021: TRAINING IN CIVIL SOFTWARE (AUTO CAD, PROKON)
CITECH CAD AND BIM SOFTWARE│NAIROBI, KENYA

2014: CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTER PACKAGES
MAMBO COMPUTER COLLEGE│KISUMU, KENYA