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DYSON PETER KAMANGA

Limbe,Malawi

Summary

I am a dedicated Civil Engineer with expertise in infrastructure management, procurement, and project supervision, seeking to leverage technical and analytical skills in a dynamic environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Civil Engineer

Central East African Railways
Blantyre, Malawi
07.2019 - 09.2025
  • Provide engineering oversight for infrastructure development and maintenance projects across CEAR’s railway network.
  • Conduct site assessments, surveys, and soil tests for proposed works, ensuring compliance with safety and technical standards.
  • Prepare bill of quantities, cost estimates, and engineering drawings for approval.
  • Supervise contractors and clerks of works, ensuring quality control and timely delivery of construction milestones.
  • Review and endorse payment certificates for contractors, aligned with progress achieved.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are executed within budget, time, and policy requirements.
  • Developed proposals for clients, outlining project scope and timeline.
  • Interpreted blueprints and specifications to assess work accuracy, quality and conformance with designs.
  • Quality-assured work during and after completion to deliver defect and snag-free projects.
  • Implemented inspection and test plans and supervised delivery within agreed timeframes.
  • Inspected completed civil works and documented safety and compliance findings.
  • Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment and labor requirements to determine project feasibility.
  • Tested sites and materials to assess strength and quality.
  • Prepared technical reports and arranged for survey or investigation work.
  • Coordinated contractors, subcontractors and laborer's to deliver on projects.
  • Oversaw Quality Control (QC) for construction teams, delivering results in line with project specifications.
  • Prepared risk assessments to support safe and stable construction sites.
  • Built relationships with clients for maximum satisfaction and long-term business success.
  • Evaluated project compliance with design specifications and safety standards.
  • Oversaw technical, financial and operational requirements for civil engineering projects.
  • Supported on-time and under-budget project completion by proactively communicating challenges and updates.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with technical and non-technical personnel to meet project objectives.

Projects Engineer

RUO Consultants
Blantyre, Malawi
07.2018 - 09.2018
  • Contracts bidding.
  • Contract Management.
  • Designing of irrigation systems in Mulanje & Zomba.
  • Designing of water supply systems.
  • Drainage design.
  • Collaborated with procurement teams in preparation of bid documents and contractor evaluations.
  • Monitored supplier deliveries and coordinated direct payments where applicable.
  • Contributed technical input to tender documents and evaluation reports.
  • Collected and analyzed project performance data to track progress against KPIs.
  • Compiled site monitoring reports, engineers’ instructions, variation orders, and payment certifications.
  • Supported final project reporting with data and analysis on results achieved and lessons learned.
  • Contract Management.
  • Supervised civil works for water infrastructure projects including boreholes, elevated tanks, and pipeline networks.
  • Allocated resources effectively, ensuring maximum utilization without any wastage or shortages.
  • Participated in regular training programmers to stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in technology.
  • Managed a team to deliver high-quality outputs within tight deadlines.
  • Drove process improvements by adopting latest engineering techniques and technologies.
  • Reviewed designs, plans and reports to ensure constant compliance with project specifications.
  • Enforced health and safety protocols to minimize accidents and injury.
  • Responded quickly to emergency outages, providing rapid repairs to limit operational disruption.
  • Sourced cost-effective sub-contract elements to meet project resource requirements.
  • Evaluated risk indexes to meet data and process audit needs.
  • Instructed teams on design, quality and manufacturing plans to achieve commissioning goals.
  • Directed cost-effective construction of highly specialized equipment and machinery.

Trainee Projects Engineer

Lilongwe Water Board
Lilongwe, Malawi
07.2017 - 03.2018
  • Water Systems: Designed pipelines, boreholes, and irrigation systems using Water-CAD; ensured compliance with WHO standards.
  • Contract Management: Oversaw project documentation, invoicing, and permit applications.
  • Upgrading water systems for existing water pipe systems.
  • Installation of solar panels for air wing ground water project and water reticulation for Mbavi and other areas.
  • Supervision of some minor projects within the system.
  • I gained experience in blueprint reading, as well as preparation of maps and plans.
  • Handled cost-of-materials estimations, report and document tracking, project documentation, on-site project visits, invoice/agreement verification and building permit applications.
  • Managed logistics, ensuring cost-effective sourcing of materials.
  • Maintained accurate records of all technical drawings and documents throughout the duration of each project,.
  • Implemented innovative solutions, enhancing overall project quality.
  • Improved project efficiency by streamlining workflow processes.
  • Boosted team performance with regular progress reviews and feedback sessions.
  • Streamlined communication between stakeholders for effective decision-making process.
  • Created detailed project schedules, working closely with contractors to manage deadlines.

Education

Master of Science - Civil Engineering (Construction Management)

Malawi University of Business And Applied Sciences (MUBAS)
Blantyre

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering (Water)

University of Malawi (Polytechnic)
Blantyre
06.2019

Skills

  • AutoCAD
  • Water-CAD
  • Epanet
  • HEC-HMS
  • GIS
  • SPSS
  • Water resource management
  • Transport economics
  • PPPs
  • Good communication skills
  • Building regulations knowledge
  • Reinforced concrete design
  • Concrete construction

Custom

  • Bertha Kanjere, Administration & Infrastructure, CEAR, bertha.kanjere@nacalalogistics.com, +265 999 440 000
  • Mphatso Mtambo, Zone Manager, Lilongwe Water Board, mmtambo@lwb.mw, +265 999 578 334
  • Eng. S. Malombe, Director, RUO Consultants, Stanley.Malombe@ruoconsultants.com, +265 881 831 224

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Civil Engineer

Central East African Railways
07.2019 - 09.2025

Projects Engineer

RUO Consultants
07.2018 - 09.2018

Trainee Projects Engineer

Lilongwe Water Board
07.2017 - 03.2018

Master of Science - Civil Engineering (Construction Management)

Malawi University of Business And Applied Sciences (MUBAS)

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering (Water)

University of Malawi (Polytechnic)

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