Samson Onguru Onyango is a Strategic Construction Manager with 12 years of industry experience, currently residing in Nairobi, Kenya. His professional journey is marked by a strong educational background and a diverse skill set that has propelled him to success in the construction industry.
Samson holds a degree in Building Engineering from Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, obtained in July 2015, and a diploma in Building Construction from Rongo University College, completed in November 2012. His earlier education includes a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education from Chianda High School in Homabay and a Kenya Certificate of Primary Education from Oriang’ Manyuanda Primary School.
Throughout his career, Samson has honed his skills in project management, health and safety, CAD design, blueprint reading, and inspection principles. He is registered with professional bodies such as ICWK and the National Construction Authority, and holds certifications in Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA) and Basic First Aid. He is currently pursuing a PMP certification to further enhance his project management expertise.
Samson’s professional journey includes several key roles. Since July 2020, he has been serving as a Project Manager at Elytsol Ltd in Nairobi. In this role, he executes site Safety Health & Environment (SHE) capital agendas, manages site quality engineering, maintains capital reports, and ensures all projects adhere to engineering standards. He is also responsible for preparing site reports, managing equipment, and overseeing new product development.
Prior to his current position, Samson worked as a Sites Project Coordinator at Dotwood Design from February 2019 to June 2020. Here, he developed cost estimates, analyzed survey reports and blueprints, oversaw quality control and health and safety matters, and managed construction equipment maintenance.
From February 2017 to February 2019, Samson held the position of Construction Site Manager at KUSCCO in Thika. His responsibilities included analyzing survey reports and blueprints, managing equipment maintenance, surveying sites for material needs, and scheduling utility service providers.
Samson’s earlier experience includes a role as a Technical Site Coordinator at Tulow Oil BV, where he coordinated all sites and progress, ensured efficient work execution, and developed performance improvement strategies.
With his extensive experience, strong educational background, and diverse skill set, Samson Onguru Onyango stands as a highly qualified and competent professional in the field of construction management.