Samuel Ondola

Experience

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  City of Kisumu

  Jan 2010 - Aug 2014

  .Design of Architectural and Structural Drawing. .preparation of Short term,Medium term and Long term plans .preparation of Strategic plans..Supervision of Building and Civil engineering works. .Budgeting. .Procurement of goods and services. .Measurement,Estimation, and Costing..Development of Fleet Management policy.. Performance Measurement and Management. .Contract Administration. .Asset Management. .Repair and Maintenance of Institutional houses..Development of Maintenance Plan..Development of Annual Procurement Plan..Supervision of staff.Staff Motivation..Team Building..Monitoring and Evaluation of projects .Project appraisal. .project life cycle Management. . Change Management. .Risk management. .Contingency planning..Conflict resolution and Management. Show less . Design of Building and Civil engineering works. .Measurement,Estimation and Costing of projects. .Supervision of work in progress. .Monitoring and evaluation of projects..Project appraisal. . Budgeting. .Supervision of Building Inspectors. .Compelling monthly inspection reports. .Preparation of safely standards and guidelines for the built environment..Conflict resolution and Management. .Attending Court cases. .Development of work plans..Development of Strategic plans for inspectorate section..Attending departmental meetings. .Responding to public complaints..Structural integrity assessment. .Enforcement of Building code regulations. .Building Materials quality assessment. .Environmental impact assessment. .Assessment of social impact of construction projects. .Air pollution control..Soil assessment for conformity with foundation designs..Management of staff and workers at construction sites..Enhanced revenue collection from Building plans approval fees. .Developed Service Delivery Charter..Reviewed plans as and when required. .Ensured training of inspectors for change management.. Checked boundary limits to control encroachment. .Sensitized stakeholders on Building code and physical planning acts..enforced City regulations.. Show less

  • Deputy City Engineer

    Jan 2013 - Aug 2014

  • Building Superintendent (1)

    Jan 2010 - Dec 2012
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  COUNTY GVT OF KISUMU

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2019

  Chief Officer-Roads,Transport and Public Works

  1. General administration.2. Management of finances, preparation, and submission of budget estimates, Annual plans, and programmes.3. Development and implementation of strategic sector plans and performance management.4. Formulation and implementation of policies and plans 5. promotion of national values and principles of good governance as outlined in articles 10 and 232 of Kenya's Constitution.6. Oversaw the implementation and monitoring of performance management systems. 7. Designed and managed large construction projects, including international settings; 8. Contract management, including the development of scope of work, evaluation of technical proposals, preparation of cost – estimates, schedules, and project guidelines. 9. Preparation of departmental policies, procedures, and practices in the areas of budgeting, procurement, administration, safety, and security.10. Demonstrated analytical skills in handling complex organizational issues; I was conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; I remained calm in stressful situations; took responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensured the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. I spoke and wrote clearly and effectively; listened to others; correctly interpreted messages from others and responded appropriately; tailored language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrated openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. I worked collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; supported and acted following final group decisions; even when decisions might not have entirely reflected my position; shared credit for team accomplishments and accepted joint responsibility for team shortcomings. I identified priority activities and assignments, adjusted priorities as required and allocated an appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work and managing risks. Show less

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  Private Practice

  Jan 2020 - now

  Director of of Housing and Property Management

  . Public Works Services.Facilities Management..Housing Construction and Development..Real Estate Planning and Development..Property Management..Project Programming .Project Planning and Management .Development of Strategic Plans..Financial Budgeting and regulations..Expert data analysis skills using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software. .Computer skills in Microsoft Office, Sharepoint OS, Marc OS, and Windows. .Contract Planning, Negotiation and administration..Proficiency in electronic file Management. .Supply and Procurement Competencies..Financial Market Analysis knowledge . Building and Civil engineering..Affordable Housing program skills .Repair and Maintenance of Building and Civil engineering works. .Asset management. .City and County regulations knowledge. .Construction Management. .Green Financing..Green Building Technology and Construction practices. .Construction Site Management and Planning..Zoning and Planning regulations. .Boundary surveys..Measurement, Estimation, and Costing.. Management of Construction Documents. .Monitoring and Evaluation of projects. .Reading and interpreting Architectural and Structural drawings. .Slum upgrading..Housing Regeneration. . Bid analysis. .Time Management. .Project Scheduling.. Management of staff..Performance Measurement and Evaluation. .Advocacy and Partnership. .Project Appraisal. Show less