Richard Jones, Valuer

Richard Jones

Valuer

CONTINENTAL REAL ESTATE

Location
United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
Education
Master's degree, Msc in Property and Construction Management
Experience
18 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :18 years, 3 Months

Valuer at CONTINENTAL REAL ESTATE
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • September 2005 to March 2013

PROPERTY VALUATION AND PROJECT FEASIBILITY STUDY
➢ Property inspection and feedback for Valuation purpose
➢ Valuation of Landed properties and preparation of valuation reports.
➢ Preparation of Project Feasibility Reports.
➢ Assist Management with the daily operations of the Valuation Department

SALES REPRESENTATIVE (AFRICA) at CLASSIC METALLIC - SHARJAH
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • May 2005 to July 2005

➢ Marketing of Building Hardware Material to the East
African Market (Classic Brand)
➢ Sourcing for New Markets for Classic Products Viz Engineering
Steel, Blind rivets, Nylon Plugs, Steel Nails etc
➢ Manage and monitor the daily operations of the department and feedback.
➢ Preparation of reports and progress of the business

GENERAL MANAGER at AL-KANHOUR ESTABLISHMENT
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • August 2004 to April 2005

➢ Management of the Day to Day Business of the Company.
➢ Market Kenya various Export products eg. Timber products,
Fresh Products to the Saudi Market.
➢ Analyze Market treads through research and advise management on business viability and Trends.
➢ Preparation of reports on Trading.

CLERK OF WORKS GHANZI PRISON PROJECT at NYEMBO LTD
  • Botswana
  • February 2004 to August 2004

➢ Direct supervision of the Contractor on site to Execute works as per the Building Specifications and Standards. VIZ Materials are of correct Specification, Quality, Sound workmanship, Staff Safety and Welfare.
➢ Preparation of weekly, Monthly and Progress report for the Architect,
Quantify Additions, Omission, Subtractions for the project.
➢ Preparation of valuation report for project Quantity surveyor.
Relevant reports to Structural, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers.
➢ Valuation on new works, continuing works, omissions, alterations.and additions on works.

SITE AGENT - CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSING UNITS FOR RAKOPS HOSPITAL at Colemo Bulding and Construction. LTD
  • Botswana
  • November 2003 to January 2004

➢ Overall management of the construction of 14 No. housing
unit for primary hospital Rakops.
➢ Interpretation of structural drawings, bill of quantities,
specification, Develop and Manage contract programs for project execution.
➢ Preparation of progress reports, interim certificates and valuation reports.
➢ Quantification of alterations, additions, omissions of works.
➢ Project Management. Ensure Site Safety and Walfare

GENERAL MANAGER at FURSAN SAFARIS
  • Kenya
  • February 2002 to July 2003

➢ Coordination, Monitoring and Management of Recruitment Department as well as the Car hire Department.
➢ Identification of marketing, Advertising and promotional needs and to undertake them in accordance to budgets approved.
➢ Short listing, Matching and selection of staff for international
Placements.
➢ Collection of revenues, document preparation for Visa application and Air ticketing.
➢ Handle sound public relation activities with Government offices
Embassies, professional bodies, Clients, Employers and Employees e.t.c

PROPERTY MANAGER at REGENT MANAGEMENT LTD
  • Kenya
  • October 2001 to January 2002

➢ Property Managed include View Park Towers 20 Storeys & Hazina Towers 19 Storeys
➢ Management and Marketing of a commercial elements within the towers.
➢ Preparation and Presentation of Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly reports on the property performance. this includes rent collection, Litigation's issues, building services etc.
➢ Daily Management of the Property Department e.t.c.
➢ Management of the Service Charge Account.
➢ Liase with Directors to maintain and develop the company's Corporate Plan.
➢ Carry out research affecting Property Markets, interpret, and recommend trends for higher yields and better revenue collection.
➢ Preparation of Drawings and Bill of Quantities for repair works for tendering.
➢ Management of the contracts for building services i.e Lifts, Air Conditioning, Fire fighting, Drainage submersible pumps etc

PROPERTY MANAGER at ANGLO AFRICAN PROPERTY HOLDINGS
  • Kenya
  • April 2000 to August 2001

Property Managed - THE MALL in Westlands Nairobi.
➢ Letting, Allocation of space & Selection of tenant to compliment the mix.
➢ Negotiation and preparation of Leases .
➢ Preparation of Maintenance and Marketing budgets.
➢ Liaise with Company consulting Architect and QS for Mall Refurbishment Project
➢ Property Maintenance - monitor minor and major repairs, re-decoration works etc,
➢ Supervision of partitions & shop fittings to conform to the required mall standards.
➢ Assist Marketing department in the Marketing of the Mall as a Shopping destination and as an Ideal location for Business

Building Superintendant at PIONEER ASSURANCE
  • Kenya
  • June 1996 to March 2000

➢ Maintenance Management of 5 Commercial Building and 10 Residential Properties.
➢ Liaise with Tenants, Company Directors, Investment Manager,
Legal Department, Human resource and Personnel Management Department for the smooth running of the company's property department.
➢ Management of the duties and responsibilities of the Maintenance team I.e in-house Electrician,
Carpenter, Plumber, Painters and Mason. (7 staff)
➢ Management of in-house cleaning and security team for Pioneer owned Properties. Number of Staff total approximately 70 in Number.
➢ Preparation of the Maintenance Departments Budgets, and Accountability of Petty cash and Service charge Account.
➢ Project Appraisal, preparation of Drawings, Billing, Costing, evaluating, executing of renovation works, new works and accountability. using Contractors for Projects
➢ Project audit - to undertake inhouse or subcontract

PROJECT FOREMAN/SITE AGENT at SINYOGI BUILDERS
  • Kenya
  • September 1995 to March 1996

➢ To Assist the Quantity Surveyor with quantities while tendering.
➢ Quantity Alteration, Omissions, Additions etc
➢ Supervision of site related works from inception to completion.
➢ Preparation of project progress reports
➢ Preparation of Architectural sketch plans, Bills of Quantities for
any prospective Contractual Works.

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR at KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL
  • Kenya
  • March 1994 to January 1995

➢ Supervision of casual skilled and semi skilled maintenance staff for the Hospital Maintenance Department.
➢ To carry out maintenance inspections and feedback
➢ To Allocate and supervise construction duties as required to both Skilled and unskilled casual personnel.
➢ Liaise with the senior superintendent building, Superintendent Building on supervision and execution of various projects, repairs and refurbishing to masonry, carpentry, mechanical and plumbing works.

SKILLED WORKER at IKIYU ENTERPRISED LIMITED
  • Kenya
  • November 1993 to February 1994

➢ Involved directly in the general construction works. Plumbing, Carpentry, Masonry, laying of electrical conduits and
Structural steel works.

Education

Master's degree, Msc in Property and Construction Management
  • at NAPIER UNIVERSITY
  • October 2010

NAPIER UNIVERSITY UNITED KINGDOM • Msc in Property and Construction Management. October 2010

Bachelor's degree, Valuation & Estate Management
  • at KENYA POLYTECHNIC
  • July 2001

KENYA POLYTECHNIC NAIROBI • Higher National Diploma in Valuation & Estate Management. Sept 1999 to July 2001

Bachelor's degree, Business Management and Administration
  • at KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
  • August 1999

KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT NAIROBI • Higher National Diploma in Business Management and Administration • Advanced National Certificate in Business Management and Administration June 1997 - Dec 1997

Diploma, Window based Programs
  • at INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHONOLOGY
  • May 1999

INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHONOLOGY NAIROBI

Diploma, Building Construction Technician
  • at KIAMBU INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHONOLOGY
  • December 1997

Diploma in Building Construction technician  Building construction and services  Building Measurement, costing and estimating  Building Administration and Management  Building law  Hydraulics/Mechanics and design of structures  Construction plant  Project  Mathematics I, II and III  Building science I, II & III  Craft theory I, II & III  General Building construction  Industrial studies  Craft practice I, II & III  Technical drawing

Diploma, Accounts National Certificate Stage 1
  • at KENYA INSTITUTE OF COMMERCIAL STUDIES
  • December 1988

Accounts National Certificate Stage I July 1987- Jan 1988

High school or equivalent, Kenya Certificate of Education
  • at RUIRU HIGH SCHOOL
  • November 1987

Kenya Certificate of Education Jan 1983 – Nov 1987

High school or equivalent, Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
  • at MUGUGA GREEN PRIMARY SCHOOL
  • November 1983

• Kenya Certificate of Primary Education

Specialties & Skills

Construction & Property
Maintenance Management
Real Estate
Property Management
Valuation
APPRAISAL
BILLING
BUDGETS
BUILDING DESIGN
COMMERCIAL BUILDING
PROJECT FEASIBILITY
INSPECTION
MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT
OPERATIONS

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

of the Students Council (KISCO)
  • Treasurer
of Kenya Freedom Hunger Walk
  • Member
  • March 2013
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyor (RICS)
  • APC No. 1280936
  • March 2011

Training and Certifications

Advanced Course in Valuations - Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2012
CPD (Continuous Professional Development) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2009
Valid Until:
August 2009
CPD (Continuous Professional Development) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2009
Valid Until:
July 2009
CPD (Continuous Professional Development) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2009
Valid Until:
March 2009
CPD (Continuous Professional Development) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2009
Valid Until:
June 2009
Real Estate Valuation (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2011
Valid Until:
May 2011
Estate Master - Discounted Cash Flow Feasibility (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2012
Valid Until:
April 2012
CPD (Continuous Professional Development) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2010
Valid Until:
February 2010