CURRICULUM VITAE – JUDITH PHOEBE ATIENO ODHIAMBO
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Judith Phoebe Atieno odhiambo
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Personal Profile
I am a Quantity Surveyor registered with the Boards of registration of Architects and Quantity
Surveyors of Kenya. I have built my experience of over ten years working as a Quantity Surveyor in the
built environment field. I am a highly motivated individual with a track record of reduction of costs
through negotiation of contracts, timely completion of construction Projects and within estimated
budget. I am adaptive in decision making and always pursue continuous improvement at work. I highly
value integrity in all aspects of life. I have excellent oral and written communication skills, a quick
learner and adapt to changes and comfortable working within diverse multi-ethnic cultures and
environments.
Educational Qualifications
● September 2016 to April 2021: Masters in Project Management, Jomo Kenyatta University of
Agriculture & Technology
● January 2012 to December 2014: BSc. Quantity Survey, Technical University of Kenya
● January 2005 to December 2005: Diploma in Quantity Survey, The Kenya Polytechnic
Professional Memberships
● Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (BORAQS): Reg. No. Q938
● Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK): Reg. No. 972
Information technology
Win QS, Cost X, Orion ERP System, Ms Project
Core Competences
Measurements of Building works, Project estimation and budgeting and Forecasting, Negotiation and
communication, Value Engineering, Cost Analysis, Control and Monitoring, Feasibility Studies, Project
Planning/Management, Risk Management, Contract Administration and Management, Procurement and
Tendering, Project Financial Control and Reporting, Client care
Work Experience
Parklane Construction Limited
December 2020 to date
Working in the tendering department as a Construction Estimator;
Reviewing Conditions of contract and analyzing risks associated prior to pricing
Liaising with specialist Contractors and suppliers for quotations
Estimation-Building-up rates and pricing construction tender documents
CURRICULUM VITAE – JUDITH PHOEBE ATIENO ODHIAMBO
Freelance Quantity Surveyor
Responsibilities included;
June 2019 to November 2020
Preparing Bills of Quantities by taking off from Architectural drawings, preparing taking site
measurements and preparing interim valuations and final accounts. General site management and
project monitoring for time, cost and quality control.
Undertaking Feasibility Studies by preparing cost plans, forecasting and budget estimating and costchecking. Project planning, scheduling and monitoring during construction.
Construction Contract Administration – Dealing with variations, preparation of final accounts, project
reporting, assessing and certification of payments to contractors, project correspondences, evaluation of
contractor’s claims, Financial appraisals
Hotpoint Appliances Limited - HVAC Quantity Surveyor
Responsibilities included;
Maintaining a cordial relationship amongst external consultants and client.
Pricing / review and sign off on all bills of quantities and tenders submitted by Engineering division
Maintaining construction data in Engineering and project files documentation for all completed and
on-going projects
Forensic audit of Materials by site re-measurements of on-going and completed Projects
Engineering departmental coordination, Calendar Management.
Contract management and administration including contractual letters and correspondences
Attend and represent Hotpoint for all site meetings in conjunction with project engineer
Raising and negotiation of variations for projects where they are rightfully due and making sure they
are approved by client.
Preparation of Payment applications and Final accounts.
Ensure alongside project engineer that monthly valuation claims are submitted on time and approved
for full value of works completed on site.
Following up with the External Quantity Surveyor, Architect, Service Engineer Consultant and Main
contractor to ensure payments are certified and received on time.
Jabbal Limited - Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Responsibilities included;
June 2016 to May 2019
August 2008 to May 2016
Preparing Preliminary estimates using preliminary drawings
Preparing specifications used in bill of Quantity
Preparing tender documents, Analysing and preparing tender reports and recommendation
Evaluating cost and claims prepared by the Contractor
Preparing Financial appraisals of proposed constructions or other structures already erected
Advising from time to time on cost management, or value management;
Performing risk and value management and cost control
Contract administration services including analysing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports
Preparing and valuing work in progress and recommending payments in connection with any contract
or sub-contract;
Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use
Determining and preparing the Final Account
Attending site meetings, visiting site for re-measurements, valuation and variation
CURRICULUM VITAE – JUDITH PHOEBE ATIENO ODHIAMBO
Ecospace Consultant - Assistant Quantity Surveyor
July 2008 to July 2009
Workload consisted of preparing forensic audits, cost plans and bills of quantities and managing
infrastructure, residential and commercial projects. Work duties comprised of measurement, tender
preparation and analysis, cost and quality control, cost reports, cost planning and estimation, periodic
financial statements and valuations and auditing and evaluation of commercial and fit out projects.
EPCO Builders - Assistant Quantity Surveyor
January 2006 to June 2007
My role as the contractor’s Quantity Surveyor was to maximize project margin and add value to the
construction process by proactive involvement in contract management, procurement, cost management
and reporting.
Achievements
Attained 100% success in identifying variations in various projects and tracking approval process to the
end.
Completed several projects from inception to completion i.e Eka Hotel valued at 11 million USD,
Skypark Plaza valued at 5.55 Million USD, Lazizi Premiere(Crown Plaza) valued at 15.2 Million USD
Managed to close the final account of the first Airport hotel in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
(Crowne Plaza), opened by the President of Kenya, valued at 15.2 Million USD.
Attained minimal arithmetic errors in tenders by having organised documentation thorough checks
before submission.
Achieved maximum possible value when it comes to payment to subcontractor by maximizing value of
monthly payment applications through measurement and submission of contract variations.
Achieved successful completion of various projects within estimated Budget by monitoring costs and
periodic financial appraisals throughout project lifecycle
Reduction of cost by negotiating contracts.
Completed several projects from inception to completion i.e Eka Hotel valued at 11 million
USD,Skypark Plaza valued at 5.55 Million USD, Lazizi Premiere valued at 15.2 Million USD
Increasing company’s revenue by 30% at Hotpoint Limited, by maximizing project profit margin using
right and accurate pricing methods.
Interests/Hobbies
Reading Journals, Travelling and Socializing
Referees
Qs. John Njagi
Managing Director
Ecospace Consultants
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Email:-Mr Gilbert Kowuocha
Managing Director
Trippex Limited
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Ms Patricia Nyambura
NEMA Expert
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