Boaz Chemweno

Experience

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  Kenya Rural Roads Authority

  Feb 2017 - Apr 2017

  Internship; Kamatira-Cheptongei Roads Project

  - Assisting in taking bench levels (formation levels).- Booking of OGL (Ordinary Ground Level) readings- Computation of reduced levels using the height of collimation method.- Assisting in the setting out of levels on pegs.-Assisting in the setting out of the exact position of access culverts.-Grading of aggregates from AC (Asphalt Concrete) samples.- Determining the bitumen content of AC samples.- Preparation of AC samples (moulds) for the Marshal test of flow & stability.- Determination of moisture content of gravel samples.- Assisting in the determination of Atteberg limits and the Plasticity Index of gravel samples.- Assisting in performing the Marshal test for flow and stability on AC samples.- Assisting in determining the CBR (California Bearing Ratio) of gravel samples.-Assisting in the determination of field density& moisture content as well as the relative compaction & moisture contents of knit samples.- Assisting in the determination of bitumen spray rate during the surface dressing of the road.- Carrying out the procedure to determine OMC (Optimum Moisture Content) and MDD (Maximum Dry Density) of gravel sampled from a quarry.- Preparation of standard concrete cubes to be used in compressive strength tests. Show less

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  Sobocon Associates Ltd.

  Oct 2017 - Dec 2017

  Internship

   Assisting in planning, designing and implementing water and sanitation projects. Assisting in supervision and monitoring of project implementation to ensure that the designs and construction requirements are achieved. Assisting in preparation of drawings, cost estimates and Bill of Quantities for water and sanitation projects. Reinforced Concrete Design and Structural detailing using AutoCAD. Assisting in developing project proposals. Preparation of technical and project progress reports Show less

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  Sobocon Associates Ltd

  Jan 2019 - Feb 2020

  Graduate Engineering Trainee

  -Assisting in developing project proposals.-Assisting in preparation of drawings, cost estimates, and Bill of Quantities for water and sanitation projects.-Carrying out reinforced Concrete designs in accordance to the relevant Standards.-Assisting in preparation of structural drawings, Bar bending Schedules and Supervision works to ensure that design and construction specifications are achieved.-Assisting in preparation of technical and project progress reports.-Preparation of Structural analysis and designs.-Site Visits and Construction Supervision. Show less

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  Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency

  Mar 2020 - now

  Duties and Responsibilities;- Carry out onsite supervision of project implementation in liaison with the Project Engineer and prepare monthly progress reports.- Carry out the design of projects under the supervision of the Project Engineer.- Carry out contract management activities of the project as delegated by the Project Engineer.- Monitor and ensure that project construction work plans, quality standards, and specifications are adhered to.- Monitor Critical path activities in the work plan to ensure that they are implemented on time.- Carry out the measurement of works to facilitate the preparation of IPCs for the contractor in liaison with the Project Engineer.- Ensure that the quantities being proposed for payment to the contractor are correct.- Submit to the office signed measurement sheets for each IPC of the project.- Prepare monthly project reports on key issues that need urgent attention by the Agency from time to time.- Preparation of tender documents.- Prepare and maintain site diary and site minutes for assigned projects and issuance of Site instructions.- Carry out any other activities and duties which maybe assigned from time to time. Show less

  • Civil Engineer

    May 2021 - now

  • Assistant Engineer

    Nov 2020 - May 2021

  • Civil Engineering Intern

    Mar 2020 - Nov 2020