STEVE KEBAYA KIPTOO
Summary
Skilled civil engineer with seven years of experience in a variety of engineering aspects, such as preparation, survey works ,supervision,drawings and specifications to complete construction engineering tasks. Professional presence with the ability to work independently with very little supervision. Motivated individual who is committed to delivering the highest quality service in challenging environments. Focused on environmental, safety and health issues. Results-oriented Civil Engineer, highly skilled at design, drafting, cost estimation and presentations. Excellent public speaking and teamwork skills. High interest in roads and transportation engineering
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Civil Engineer
Nairobi Metropolitan Services
04.2020 - 08.2022
- Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.
- Collaborated with civil technicians to gather project equipment and update maps, drawings and blueprints.
- Conferred with engineering staff and other personnel to identify and resolve problems with design or implementation.
- Performed maintenance tasks on urban systems, power plants and infrastructure.
- Verified accuracy of survey measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
- Planned and conducted ground surveys to establish baselines, elevations and other geodetic measurements.
- Conducted supervised surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles.
- Used theodolites, transits, levels and satellite-based global positioning systems to determine longitudes and latitudes of important features and boundaries in survey areas.
- Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
- Prioritized and delegated workload based on available materials.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
Site Supervisor/Surveyor
Sino Hydro Tianjin Engineering Corporation Limited
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Measured and marked property lines and key topographic features.
- Read and used topographical data to complete analysis of land plots and roadways.
- Applied training and mathematical abilities to calculate heights, depths and relative positions of terrain.
- Planned and conducted ground surveys to establish baselines, elevations and other geodetic measurements.
- Used theodolites, transits, levels and satellite-based global positioning systems to determine longitudes and latitudes of important features and boundaries in survey areas.
Foreman/Site Supervisor/Surveyor
Trident Plumbers Limited
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Performed boundary, topographic and traverse land surveys.
- Compiled information necessary to stake projects for construction using engineering plans.
- Researched and monitored locations of utilities around project sites.
- Completed daily data updates and submitted information to quality assurance for review and implementation.
- Input and updated technical data for use in project reports and sketches.
- Took active role in departmental meetings, discussing geospatial needs and project updates to proactively identify and resolve concerns.
Foreman/Site Supervisor/Surveyor
CATIC/AVIC International
05.2015 - 12.2015
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Motivated workers to exceptional performance through implementation of new strategies.
- Managed labor assignments and equipment allocations and met transportation, operations and production goals.
- Hauled surveying equipment across hillsides and swamps to assist surveyors in projects.
- Verified accuracy of survey measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
- Used theodolites, transits, levels and satellite-based global positioning systems to determine longitudes and latitudes of important features and boundaries in survey areas.
Intern/Attache
Njuca Limited
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Maintained positive work atmosphere by building relationships with co-workers, customers, clients, and management.
- Collaborated with senior engineers on projects and offered insight.
- Collected and entered data, and applied technical principles and theories to assist in interpreting and analyzing data.
- Accompanied senior technical staff for on-site inspections during construction, learning how to communicate design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers.
- Assisted project engineers with grading and roadway design, stormwater management system design and erosion and sediment control design.
- Tested characteristics of materials or structures for use in designs.
- Assisted with graphical representations of civil structural designs.
- Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
- Performed construction observation and took soil samples.
- Tested soils and materials to determine foundation strength.
Education
Bachelor of Science - ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
Torrens University Australia
Sydney, NSW10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Technical University of Kenya
Nairobi,Kenya12.2021
DIPLOMA IN TECHNOLOGY CIVIL ENGINEERING - CIVIL ENGINEERING
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA
NAIROBI KENYA12.2015
Skills
- Site Layout
- Microsoft Office
- Staff Management
- Project Management
- Highway Design
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Surveying
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Construction management
- Estimation accuracy
- Communication
Conference Attendance
- Artificial intelligence,Automation and use of ERP systems in manufacturing, 2022,Eldoret,Kenya
- Project Planning,costing and Implementation, 2022,Kirinyaga,Kenya
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
- American Council of Engineering Companies of Colorado (ACEC Colorado) - (2022)
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) - (2021)
- Structural Engineers Association of Colorado - (2019)
Certifications and Licenses
- Member of Institution of Engineering Technologists and Technicians,Kenya
Profession Relevant Skills
- Excellent critical thinking skills to identify alternative approaches and solutions to complex problems.
- Strong ability to manage material resources in order to determine the appropriate use of facilities and equipment.
- Skilled in coordinating projects and keeping all parties on the same path in order to stay on schedule.
- Good negotiation skills when coordinating between clients and management.
- Strong ability to communicate by listening and asking the right questions as well as writing effective reports.
- Ability to identify system performance indicators and the appropriate actions necessary to correct performance in order to keep project goals on track.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Hobbies and Interests
There are a variety of hobbies and interests that fill my spare time. I love working with computers in different capacities and I also enjoy watching soccer. My love of the outdoors includes day-long hikes and cycling trips on the weekends and my interest in the environment leads to multiple volunteer opportunities in the community.
Websites
Timeline
Civil Engineer
Nairobi Metropolitan Services
04.2020 - 08.2022
Site Supervisor/Surveyor
Sino Hydro Tianjin Engineering Corporation Limited
01.2017 - 12.2019
Foreman/Site Supervisor/Surveyor
Trident Plumbers Limited
01.2016 - 12.2016
Foreman/Site Supervisor/Surveyor
CATIC/AVIC International
05.2015 - 12.2015
Intern/Attache
Njuca Limited
09.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
Torrens University Australia
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Technical University of Kenya
DIPLOMA IN TECHNOLOGY CIVIL ENGINEERING - CIVIL ENGINEERING
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA
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