Steve Kakooza

Steve kakooza

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location of Steve KakoozaLeicester, England, United Kingdom
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Quantity Surveyor and Engineering Project Manager| Startup Founder SteelWave Company Ltd

  • Education

    • Makerere university

      2018 - 2022
      Bachelor of science - bs quantity surveying 3.81
    • University of leicester

      2024 - 2025
      Master of engineering - meng engineering/industrial management

      Completed modules in Cost Engineering, Engineering Business Management, Engineering Project Management, International Business, Lean & Quality Engineering, Business Economics and Accounting

  • Experience

    • Poultry farm business

      Dec 2017 - Jan 2024
      Production manager

      • Production Planning & Forecasting: Developed and maintained production schedules for poultry operations, ensuring optimal egg and poultry output to meet market demands. Coordinated with farm teams to adjust plans based on forecasted demand and seasonal variations, reducing inventory costs by 32% and maximizing productivity.• Supply Chain Optimization: Oversaw procurement and supply chain activities, managing vendor relationships to ensure a consistent supply of feed, veterinary supplies, and equipment. Negotiated favourable contracts that lowered costs by 5% while maintaining high-quality standards for inputs.• Inventory Management: Implemented physical inventory tracking systems that streamlined feed and product stock levels, reducing waste and ensuring minimal stockouts. Improved inventory turnover rates by 17% through effective scheduling and supplier collaboration.• Logistics & Distribution: Coordinated transportation and delivery schedules for poultry products and feeds, ensuring timely distribution to meet customer requirements. Maintained an on-time delivery rate of over 90% while minimizing transportation costs.• Data Analysis & Reporting: Utilized data analytics to monitor production KPIs, analyse trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Generated monthly reports to support decision-making and improve farm operations' overall efficiency.• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborated with sales, finance, and production teams to align production planning with business goals. Acted as a liaison to ensure clear communication and swift issue resolution, improving cross-functional efficiency and team collaboration.• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensured all operations adhered to health, safety, and biosecurity standards, reducing risk and safeguarding the health of poultry stock. Show less

    • Uap old mutual uganda

      Sept 2022 - Jan 2024
      Insurance sales coordinator

      Market Communication: Informed various target markets about different insurance packages, highlighting their benefits and addressing potential client needs.Client Engagement: Scheduled and set up meetings with clients to discuss insurance packages, ensuring clear communication and effective presentation of options.Client Registration and Data Management: Registered interested clients and conveyed their details to the supervisor, maintaining accurate records and facilitating follow-up actions Show less

    • Excel construction group

      Sept 2022 - Nov 2022
      Graduate quantity surveyor

      • Collaborated with project managers to align resource allocation with project timelines, reducing idle time by 10%.• Coordinated with procurement teams to schedule material deliveries, minimizing storage costs and ensuring timely availability of resources.• Monitored concrete strength tests and verified compliance with safety standards, contributing to a 30% improvement in quality control processes within the concreting work packages.• Supervised on-site activities for 2 lots, achieving a 72% increase in workflow efficiency and ensuring all tasks were completed within planned schedules.• Developed and delivered daily and weekly progress reports, ensuring stakeholder awareness and enabling timely adjustments to plans in response to unforeseen challenges, resulting in an increase in project efficiency. Show less

    • Actionaid international uganda

      Jan 2023 - Feb 2023
      Document management specialist
    • Mbw consulting ltd

      Feb 2023 - Jan 2024
      Assistant project manager, assistant quantity surveyor

      Requirements Analysis and Client Consultation: Conducted initial consultations with clients to understand the USD $3M warehouse requirements and budget constraints. System Design and Collaboration: Collaborated with structural and civil engineering teams from the concept stage to publish construction specifications, drawings, and measured bills of quantities, ensuring comprehensive and accurate project documentation.Cost Analysis and Documentation: Published unit rates for 200 elements of works for a 33km road project, considering the productivity of machines and work crew, and variable and fixed costs for each activity, contributing to detailed financial planning and project estimation.Project Scheduling: Prepared a workplan schedule for a financial year for USAID-funded projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.• Managed construction project budgets for over $3M by monitoring and tracking costs throughout various stages. Achieved cost savings of up to 10% by identifying cost overruns early and implementing corrective actions.• Developed and maintained project schedules for 5+ projects simultaneously, ensuring 95% of milestones were met on time. Reduced project delays by 15% through proactive risk management and timeline adjustments.• Assisted in preparing tender documents, cost estimates, and bills of quantities (BoQs) for contracts worth up to $20M. Evaluated subcontractor bids, ensuring projects stayed within budget with an average 5% cost margin.• Conducted rate analysis for materials and labor, providing accurate cost estimates for project planning.• Supported resource planning by analyzing material requirements and recommending cost-effective procurement schedules.• Participated in budgeting meetings, offering insights on potential savings and resource optimization.• Assisted in risk assessments to identify potential project delays and cost overruns, contributing to contingency planning. Show less

    • John holland

      Feb 2023 - Mar 2023
      Graduate engineering trainee
    • Siemens mobility

      Jun 2024 - Jun 2024
      Operations optimisation job simulation

      Operations Optimization and Layout Redesign: Completed a job simulation involving operations optimization and layout redesign for Siemens Mobility's high-speed rail team, focusing on enhancing production efficiency.System Analysis and Improvement: Utilized manufacturing and engineering principles to identify inefficiencies and propose actionable improvements, enhancing production workflow and reducing waste, contributing to system effectiveness.Data-Driven Decision Making: Employed data-driven decision-making and process analysis techniques to identify and address a critical bottleneck in the wheel assembly section, leading to a proposed layout change that improved operational efficiency.Technical Communication and Strategic Planning: Developed a presentation for a comprehensive layout optimization proposal using PowerPoint, demonstrating technical communication skills and strategic planning to justify changes and gain stakeholder buy-in. Show less

    • University of warwick

      Jun 2024 - Sept 2024
      Facilities operations assistant

      • Optimized resource allocation by coordinating the efficient movement of furniture, equipment, and materials across campus, adhering to health and safety standards and aligning with production planning principles to ensure timely availability of resources.• Monitored and documented operational workflows for fleet vehicle maintenance, conducting daily inspection checks and cleanliness verification to support uninterrupted transport services across departments, mirroring asset management best practices.• Implemented safety and quality standards through conducting 4 regular building inspections and addressing maintenance needs, achieving 100% operational readiness and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including Security Services, Health & Safety, and the Estates Helpdesk, to streamline support processes and achieve high standards in facility readiness and resource distribution.• Managed inventory and materials for delegate conference congregations, coordinating the preparation, setup, and breakdown to ensure optimal use of resources and alignment with project timelines.• Enhanced operational efficiency by tracking usage patterns, optimizing the scheduling of tasks across the campus, and assisting with compliance checks, contributing to streamlined planning and productivity in campus operations. Show less

    • Steelwave company ltd

      Oct 2024 - now
      • Project Manager

        Mar 2025 - now
      • Transport Systems Engineer

        Oct 2024 - Mar 2025
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Introduction to model-based systems engineering

      Siemens
      Jul 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Construction finance

      Columbia university
      Aug 2023
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    • Supply chain management: a learning perspective

      Korea advanced institute of science and technology(kaist)
      Jan 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Smart cities – management of smart urban infrastructures

      École polytechnique fédérale de lausanne
      May 2022
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    • Construction cost estimating and cost control

      Columbia university
      Nov 2021
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    • Level 3 award in energy awareness

      City & guilds
      Oct 2024
    • John holland australia - civil engineering job simulation

      Forage
      Mar 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Ge aerospace - explore supply chain job simulation

      Forage
      Aug 2023
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    • Chartered institute of arbitrators and careers in arbitration - alternative dispute resolution job simulation

      Forage
      Apr 2023
    • Operations industrial engineer job simulation

      Siemens
      Jun 2024
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Staff

      Issued by Communities Food and Wellbeing Hub on Jan 2024
      Communities Food and Wellbeing HubAssociated with Steve Kakooza