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LAONE MOATSWI

GRADUATE CIVIL ENGINEER
Gaborone,Botswana

Summary

Qualified Civil Engineer with 3 years of experience working in various capacities to complete construction engineering tasks. Proven success in identifying and addressing challenges to complete projects on-time and under budget. Applies cost-saving strategies without sacrificing practicality and quality. Manages projects and teams to meet milestones and exceed quality expectations.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Projects Engineer

Seapro
Gaborone, Gaborone
07.2020 - Current
  • As a Projects Engineer my core role is to combine technical knowledge of the products / services with strong customer support skills. This was visible through the tenders we submitted to our clients from time to time.
  • Made recommendations to improve design, construction means and methods and materials based on field or changing conditions.
  • Maintained records of cost and quantity information for each project and engineering discipline.
  • Planned and managed engineering projects and continuous improvement programs to reduce labor and costs.
  • Conducted feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labor costs.
  • Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks and limitations.
  • Maintained privacy and confidentiality of all information for existing and prospective clients to protect personal and business interests.
  • Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work.
  • Devised, enhanced and communicated deliverable timetables by reviewing project requirements, scope and resources to make accurate assessments.

Site Engineer

Seapro
Gaborone
10.2021 - 10.2021

Replace, Calibrate, Configure and Commission 2 * DN350 ABB Electromagnetic Flowmeters at Plant 1 (for Raw and Treated Water) at Gaborone Water Works


  • Served as primary interface between the client (Water Utilities Corporation) and Seapro during installation and post-completion support phases.
  • Recorded daily events and activities in site diary to evaluate process and improve productivity.
  • Monitored team of 10 personnel during the installation for compliance with health and safety requirements.
  • Established and implemented installation schedules, methods, equipment and labor requirements using Gantt charts and MS Project.
  • Drafted construction planning documents for internal use and submission to applicable inspectors.

Civil Site Engineer

Seapro
Gaborone
03.2021 - 06.2021

Design and Installation of Temporary Sludge Line (150mm & 100mm pipeline) at Glen Valley Waste Water Treatment Works


Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
  • Prepared and presented project cost estimates, determined project feasibility based on data analysis and recommended improvements.
  • Managed quality assurance and quality control requirements of contractor, including surveying and laboratory testing for concreting operations.
  • Controlled engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets.
  • Established and implemented construction schedules, methods, equipment and labor requirements, using Gantt charts and MS Project.
  • Supervised and Inspected installation of the pumps, pipeline (buried and exposed), concrete and earthworks, and the project was finished on time and within budget.
  • Prepared Payment Certificates for the project.

Junior Quantity Surveyor

Zhong Gan Engineering and Construction
Kazungula
09.2018 - 03.2020

Kazungula Bridge Project -Construction of One stop Border Post Facilities, Botswana

The Project comprised of buildings sitting on pile foundation, road works and ancillary, elephant proof and electrical fence, vacuum sewer and water reticulation,telephone and electrical reticulation, data and access control reticulation.

  • Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.
  • Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers.
  • Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare payment certificates.
  • Used AutoCAD to amend project design changes.
  • Preparation of monthly projected cash flow versus actual work done as per the programme of works
  • Taking off and building new rates for additional works and providing a breakdown of existing rates (lump sum items)
  • Analyzing daily site reports to in order to prepare monthly progress reports.
  • Minutes recordings for the Contractor during project progress meetings and technical meetings with the Engineer and the Client for project status discussions, project analysis and design reviews in accordance with Contractual agreements.

Student Lab Technician

Materials Investigation Centre
Gaborone
05.2017 - 07.2017
  • Testing cubes, soil samples and doing field tests
  • Doing mix designs
  • Computation and analysis of daily reports of the results and made recommendations based on the results using microsoft excel.

Student Engineer Trainee

Zhong Gan Engineering and Construction
Kazungula
01.2017 - 07.2017

Kazungula Bridge Project (Construction of One stop Border Post Facilities- Botswana)

  • Inspected the project site to monitor progress and adherence to design specifications, safety protocols and required standards.
  • Worked closely with engineers, land surveyors and other key stakeholders on different infrastructure projects.
  • Attended all seminars and trainings offered by company to build knowledge and improve skills.
  • Tested soils and materials to determine foundation strength.
  • Quickly learned engineering skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Educated general public on project progress and plans through public presentations and community discussions.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

University of Botswana
Gaborone
08.2013 - 10.2018

Diploma - Assistant Quantity Surveying

Intec College
Cape Town
07.2019 - Current

No Degree - Construction Project Management

Coursera
Online Course
07.2020 - 07.2020

No Degree - Construction Cost Estimating And Cost Control

Coursera
Online Course
06.2020 - 06.2020

No Degree - Construction Scheduling

Coursera
Online Course
06.2020 - 06.2020

No Degree - Introduction To Contracts in Law- Certificate

Alison Course
03.2020 - 03.2020

No Degree - DESIGN oF STEEL AND CONCRETE COMPOSITE BRIDGE

Bridge Design- Kazungula Bridge Project
Short Course
07.2017 - 07.2017

Skills

AutoCAD knowledge

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Affiliations

Engineers Registration Board- August 2019

Graduate Member of Institution of Civil Engineers- September 2021

Certification

Certification of volunteerism: University of Botswana Work Camps Association (2013-2018)

Timeline

Site Engineer

Seapro
10.2021 - 10.2021

Civil Site Engineer

Seapro
03.2021 - 06.2021

Projects Engineer

Seapro
07.2020 - Current

No Degree - Construction Project Management

Coursera
07.2020 - 07.2020

No Degree - Construction Cost Estimating And Cost Control

Coursera
06.2020 - 06.2020

No Degree - Construction Scheduling

Coursera
06.2020 - 06.2020

No Degree - Introduction To Contracts in Law- Certificate

Alison Course
03.2020 - 03.2020

Diploma - Assistant Quantity Surveying

Intec College
07.2019 - Current

Junior Quantity Surveyor

Zhong Gan Engineering and Construction
09.2018 - 03.2020

Certification of Appreciation: Bots 50 Lucara Marathon (2017-2018)& BotswanaIndependence Marathon

09-2017

No Degree - DESIGN oF STEEL AND CONCRETE COMPOSITE BRIDGE

Bridge Design- Kazungula Bridge Project
07.2017 - 07.2017

Student Lab Technician

Materials Investigation Centre
05.2017 - 07.2017

Student Engineer Trainee

Zhong Gan Engineering and Construction
01.2017 - 07.2017

Certification of ushering: University of Botswana Graduation Ceremonies (2015-2017)

10-2015

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

University of Botswana
08.2013 - 10.2018

Certification of volunteerism: University of Botswana Work Camps Association (2013-2018)

08-2013
LAONE MOATSWIGRADUATE CIVIL ENGINEER