LAWRENCE CYPRIAN SHIRIMA

Duties Reporting directly to Construction Director – East Africa, including preparing and submitting project reports. Ensuring the design is technically appropriate, acceptable and cost – effective throughout the project lifecycle. Continuously analyzing full project costing and tendering processes to optimize resource allocation. Developing and updating construction strategies in collaboration with contractors, especially for work taking place within a live school environment. Verifying and countersigning material requisitions to ensure accuracy and timely procurement. Reviewing and approving shop drawings, method statements, RFIs, and other project documentation as they are submitted for review. Analyzing contractors’ quality assurance plans to maintain high standards. Conducting daily on-site inspections of sub-structure, superstructure, and finishing works to ensure compliance with approved designs, method statements, contract standards, and specifications. Participating in weekly site walkthroughs and documenting progress in minutes during weekly progress meetings. Reviewing and verifying Interim Pay Applications submitted by the contractor to ensure accuracy. Enforcing Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards consistently on site. Identifying and mitigating potential risks related to delays, costs, quality issues, and claims as the project progresses. Supporting AKDN’s ongoing commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions through sustainable construction practices. Achievements Identification of design inconsistencies and proposed practical solutions, resulting in drawings with improved constructability insights. Contributed to value engineering thus optimized design outcome without compromising quality. Reduced project risks by proactively addressing potential claims and delay triggers during execution. Successfully instilled a culture of quality in the contractor's site team, resulting in reduced rework and consistently high-standard work output. Implemented a collaborative construction strategy that enabled uninterrupted learning within a live school site.

Company/ Organization SEYANI BROTHERS & CO. (T) LTD. Duration October 2023 – October 2024 Position held Project Manager Timeline Project/Scope of work Oct 2023 - Oct 2024 Refurbishment and extension of Aga khan Nursery School, Dar es salaam. Duties Reviewed and interpreted issued for construction drawings, general specifications, specific specifications, bill of quantities to guide construction activities. Prepared, reviewed and cause to be approved the Detailed Project Plan (DPP), procedures and schedules to ensure they are realistic and achievable. Supervised and monitored the setting-out of the works. Monitored and controlled the supervision staff. Managed material procurement, delivery scheduling and optimization of material usage. Implemented efficient construction methodologies to optimize project delivery and resource utilization. Prepared daily and monthly site reports, documenting progress and challenges for consultant reviews. Timely raising of RFIs, RFPs and RFAs for consultant review and approval. Valuation of work, progress tracking, preparation of weekly interim payment certificates for the labour subcontractor. Ensured adherence to quality, health, safety and environmental (QHSE) standards. Ensured monthly preparation, submission of acceptable payment application to the consultant and ensure approval is granted as per contract. Coordinated service subcontractors on site for seamless workflow. Maintain effective communication with all concerned including consultant, client and any other statutory body. Participated in the site progress meetings with clients and engineering consultants for clarifications on the design if any. Achievements Successfully led the construction within a live school environment. Coordinated effectively with service sub-contractors. Coordinated effectively with consultants and the client to resolve outstanding work thus timely completion of the project. Established and maintained a comprehensive site record system, including daily logs, inspection reports, photographic documentation, and progress notes, which enhanced project transparency, supported timely decision-making, and served as reliable evidence during progress evaluations and contractor claims. Finalized and commissioned the refurbishment and extension of Aga Khan Nursery School - Dar es salaam

Duties Coordinated with subcontractors to ensure smooth workflow and project progress. Ensured strict adherence to the work schedule and project timelines. Supervised and managed on-site construction activities to maintain quality standards and efficiency. Performed engineering surveying tasks. Managed scheduling for manpower, equipment, and materials. Coordinate with the project’s safety department to ensure that all safety project requirements are met. Coordinate with the project’s quality control department regarding the stage inspections. Achievements Construction of two laboratory buildings for testing construction materials during project execution, and two magazine buildings for storing explosives to be used for blasting and earthwork activities within target time of 3 months. Construction of aesthetically complete management camp capable of accommodating 450 staff in 6 months’ time. Built robust structural foundations for Sandvik crusher and three batching plants in 3 months. Completed approximately 4,000,000 m³ of earth backfilling over a 24-month period, without trespassing quality procedures.