To study a Masters of Science in Construction Law and Arbitration
Vincent Thabo Shima Kolobe
Construction Engineering Management
Francistown,FR
Summary
With a proven track record at the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, excelling in leading teams to optimize engineering processes and reduce costs, demonstrating expertise in AutoCAD and exceptional team mentoring. Achievements include streamlining workflows and successfully completing projects on time, showcasing technical leadership and project management prowess.
Analytical Construction Engineering Manager focused on applying sound engineering principles using both traditional and innovative methods.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Engineer II (Construction Management)
Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure
Letlhakane, Central District
11.2019 - Current
- Mentoring junior engineers (3 Electrical Engineers, 2 Mechanical Engineers and 3 Quantity Surveyors), Technicians ( 1 x Drafting Technician, 3 x Civil/Construction Engineering Technicians and 1 Electrical Engineering technicians) and a host of Artisans to best practices for problem-solving, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
- Reviewed plans, documents, and related materials to assess projected actions and advise on changes.
- Calculated labor and material needs, making necessary orders and purchases.
- Lead cross-functional teams to successfully complete Unbundled Renovations and Alteration Project for Prisons, Police, Secondary and Tertiary Education Facilities Projects on time and within budget.
- Set project budgets and deadlines, delegating work according to project needs.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
Senior Engineer (Construction/ Quantity Surveyor)
Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure
Francistown, City of Francistown
02.2017 - 10.2019
- Monitored employee performance to keep projects on track.
- Led cross-functional team for successful completion of multiple large-scale projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Controlled project costs by approving expenditures.
- Maximized resource utilization for ad-hock and reactive maintenance work with effective management of personnel, materials, and equipment for optimal project outcomes.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams comprising Engineers, Technicians and Artisans to ensure project milestones are met on time and within budget.
Quantity Surveyor Engineer
Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure
Francistown, City of Francistown
06.2009 - 02.2017
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify potential issues early, minimizing project delays and overruns.
- Reduced construction costs by negotiating with suppliers for better pricing on materials and services.
- Supported successful project completion with detailed cost estimates, ensuring all financial aspects were properly accounted for.
- Improved project efficiency by implementing cost and time-saving measures in quantity surveying processes.
- Evaluated subcontractor bids based on price, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors to select the most suitable partners for each project.
- Facilitated smooth handovers from estimating to construction teams by providing accurate documentation of agreed-upon terms and conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) - Construction Engineering And Management
University of Botswana
Gaborone, Botwana 08.2004 - 05.2009
Skills
Construction and Project management
Affiliations
Engineering Registration Board
Certification
Licensed Professional Engineering Technologist - June 2023 to December 2023
Interests
To study a Masters of Science in Real Estate Finance and Development
Cattle Breeder, Horticulturist and Arable Farmer
Farming Enterprise:
I am a Small Holder Farmer with establishments in the North East of Botswana and Central Botswana
Cattle Breeder
Brahman Stud
I am a Registered Breeder with The South African Brahman Breeders Association Membership Number: 8606541. My herd is a small sized herd established Primarily to produce Breeding Bulls for my Commercial Cattle Breeding operation.
Commercial Cattle Breeding (Weaner Production)
I run a Brahman type Commercial herd is sizeable and runs on communal Lands with the intension to transition into a Three-Breed-Terminal-Crossbreeding Program and Weaner Backgrounding operation.
Orchardist
We have established a 2 Ha Macadamia Nut Orchard and 1 Ha Citrus Orchard with the intension to increase the plantation area to 10 hectares in the future
Horticulture
We grow bulb and root tuber type crops such as Onions, Garlic, Ginger, Beetroots and Carrots in 2 Hectares of Land.
Timeline
Licensed Professional Engineering Technologist - June 2023 to December 2023
06-2023
Principal Engineer II (Construction Management)
Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure
11.2019 - Current
Senior Engineer (Construction/ Quantity Surveyor)
Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure
02.2017 - 10.2019
Quantity Surveyor Engineer
Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure
06.2009 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) - Construction Engineering And Management
University of Botswana
08.2004 - 05.2009
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