Adam Nice Kangu
About Candidate
A highly resourceful, flexible, enthusiastic, and ambitious Civil Engineer who enjoys the challenge of working across a broad range of sectors. Demonstrates profound knowledge of project operations entailing project planning and integration, cost control, resource utilisation, budgeting, quality control, timeframe targets, and safety management. Highly skilled in engineering management, design, construction and supervision of bridges, roads, buildings, towers, tanks, water retaining structures and drainage systems. Exceptional organisational and leadership skills with the ability to manage cross functional project teams and ability to build robust relationships with stakeholders to achieve project deliverables and milestones. Unique ability to maintain an overview of entire projects with detailed technicalities.
I hold a Master of Science in Civil Engineering, a Master of Business Administration specialising in Production and Operations Management, and a Bachelor of Civil Engineering – Structures (Honours). With vast progressive professional experience in civil engineering and infrastructure development, I have gained extensive expertise in construction management, project planning, supervision, contract administration, quality assurance, budget control, monitoring and evaluation, and stakeholder coordination.
My experience involves a wide range of infrastructure projects, including roads, commercial and residential buildings, bridges, irrigation and water supply schemes funded by NGOs and government institutions, WASH infrastructure projects in rural and urban communities, the construction of a hydropower station, and the development of a petroleum storage reserve in Botswana. I currently serve as Chief Structural Engineer under the Infrastructure Management Unit at the Ministry of Lands in Malawi, where I am involved in managing the construction of 10,000 houses for security institutions and supporting other major government infrastructure initiatives.
Through these assignments, I have developed strong technical and managerial capabilities in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, within budget, and according to required standards and specifications. I am experienced in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, supervising contractors and consultants, conducting site inspections, preparing technical reports, managing construction materials, resolving technical challenges, and ensuring compliance with environmental, health, safety, and quality standards.
In addition, I understand the importance of accountability, transparency, safeguarding, and community engagement in humanitarian and development projects. My experience working on donor-funded and public sector projects has strengthened my ability to work effectively in diverse and challenging environments while maintaining professionalism, integrity, and strong attention to detail. I am also capable of adapting quickly to dynamic operational settings and working under pressure to meet project objectives and deadlines.
I am particularly passionate about infrastructure projects that create long-term social impact through sustainable and resilient engineering solutions. I believe my combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, project management experience, and commitment to humanitarian values would always enable me to make a valuable contribution and support the successful implementation of infrastructure programs.
Furthermore, I possess strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organisational skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels. My collaborative approach, problem-solving abilities, and dedication to continuous improvement have consistently contributed to successful project outcomes throughout my career.
Location
Education
Studies involving civil engineering infrastructure design, management and construction.
Studies involving administration in operations and production.
Studies involved civil engineering.
Work & Experience
I am responsible for the design and Construction supervision of the 10,000 security institutions' housing project and its associated external works, including the construction of roads, bridges, and culverts in different locations, as well as other government infrastructure projects.
Design and supervision of roads, culverts, bridges, drainage structures, and other road infrastructure projects in Kasungu division, i.e., Nkhotakota, Kasungu, Dowa, Ntchisi, and Mwanza districts.
Building and civil engineering works for the development of t h e Ghanzi government petroleum reserve storage depot in Botswana.
Orchestrated the construction of different irrigation and water supply schemes, which included weirs, dams, canals, overhead bridges, culverts and dykes, construction of school blocks, hospital maternity wings, residential and industrial buildings, concrete water tanks, and building maintenance works funded by the government and different NGOs such as World Vision Malawi and Water for People.
Involved and facilitated the upgrading and rehabilitation of Nkula A Hydropower Plant and its associated buildings, a Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) project, the construction of the Shire North Railway Bridge that was funded by CEAR, and rehabilitation works for existing railway lines and bridges.
Worked for the construction of the following bridge/culvert projects: Construction of Msachembe Concrete Bridge in Mchinji District Construction of 3 Cell Box Culvert on Mbalachanda Euthini Road in Mzimba District Construction of Msapenda Concrete Deck Bridge in Mchinji District Construction of Madzanjala 2-span Bridge in Dedza Central Constituency in Dedza District
Administered classes to diploma students in the Civil Engineering department of the University of Malawi – The Polytechnic, now MUBAS.
Survey on sanitation status in Lilongwe City, Malawi
Designed buildings, roads, and drainage systems and supervised their construction.
