Tony Kamanga
Lilongwe,Malawi/Central
Summary
Results-driven Senior Executive with over twenty-five years in engineering project management, specialising in local and international power projects from design through to commissioning. Expertise in problem-solving, team building, and successful negotiations across cultural barriers enhances project outcomes and client satisfaction.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
Electric Power Engineering Services Ltd
Lilongwe, Central
08.2017 - Current
- Built successful business culture focused on performance optimisation and goal attainment.
- Developed successful strategies and policies, meeting organisational needs and implementing improvements.
- Kept organisation in compliance with regulations and internal requirements.
- Monitored operations to keep processes aligned with targets and matching forecasts.
- Established company targets based on previous performance and predicted forecasts.
- Identified and managed strategic and operational company risk profile; ensured appropriate mitigation strategies were in place to avoid strategic drift
- Provided consistent and agile leadership to the Executive Management Team; ensured their participation and contribution to strategic thinking and development of the company
Senior Project Manager
British Engineering Services Ltd
Kigali
03.2010 - 07.2017
- Conducted regular project reviews and reports for senior management, highlighting achievements and areas for improvement.
- Monitored project progress, adjusting plans and resources as necessary to achieve objectives.
- Utilised project management software to track project progress, maintaining clear and accurate project documentation.
- Resolved project conflicts and challenges through effective problem-solving and negotiation techniques.
- Monitored project financials, tracking expenditures against budgets to prevent cost overruns.
- Developed detailed project plans, outlining tasks, milestones, and dependencies to guide project execution.
- Provided leadership in crisis situations, devising and implementing effective solutions to keep projects on track.
- Oversaw project life cycles from initiation to closure, ensuring all phases were completed to a high standard.
- Coordinated resource allocation, balancing team workload to maximise productivity and meet project deadlines.
- Managed project team, coordinating contractor activities to execute projects under-budget and within strict deadlines.
- Built strong relations with subcontractors and vendors to optimise cost savings and ensure timely pre-construction completion.
- Met project deadlines by managing and partnering with contractors to monitor performance.
- Led cross-functional teams in the delivery of high-profile projects, achieving objectives within agreed timeframes and budgets.
- Implemented quality control procedures, ensuring project deliverables met or exceeded industry standards.
Senior Transmission Engineer
Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi Ltd
Blantyr, Southern
04.2000 - 12.2010
- Oversaw the maintenance and repair of power transmission equipment, minimising downtime and maintaining service quality.
- Contributed to design and optimisation of overhead power lines networks.
- Provided cost-estimations for installations of overhead power lines.
- Aligned with project budgets to minimise costs and delays, meeting timely deadlines and quality standards.
- Prevented overhead power lines system malfunctions through routine inspections, performance tests and upgrades.
- Attended conferences, seminars and training to network with industry leaders, keep up-to-date with the latest power transmission lines maintenance developments and apply best practices
Transmission and Substations Engineer
Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi Ltd
Blantyre, Southern
08.1994 - 03.2000
- Oversaw the maintenance of critical infrastructure, ensuring operational reliability and safety standards were met.
- Identified opportunities for maintenance improvements and led initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
- Trained and coached employees on health and safety protocols to reduce accidents and injuries.
- Created procedures for reviewing, evaluating and inspecting engineering projects for increased efficiency.
- Implemented applications using high voltage power equipment and followed all critical safety measures and rules.
- Led adherence to internal safety and operational procedures to reduce risks and costs by protecting employees, equipment and property.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Management College of Southern Africa
Durban01-2010
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Malawi
The Polytechnic01-1991
Skills
- Project management
- Risk assessment
- Operational efficiency
- Technical documentation
- Budget management
- Team leadership
- Creative problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Root Cause Analysis
- Technical leadership
- Analytical
- Electrical engineering
- Construction management
- Project tools
- Lifecycle understanding
- Budgeting
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Managing Director
Electric Power Engineering Services Ltd
08.2017 - Current
Senior Project Manager
British Engineering Services Ltd
03.2010 - 07.2017
Senior Transmission Engineer
Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi Ltd
04.2000 - 12.2010
Transmission and Substations Engineer
Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi Ltd
08.1994 - 03.2000
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Management College of Southern Africa
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Malawi