Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Affiliations
Coursesandconferences
Workexperience
Personal Information
Publications
Key Qualifications
Accomplishments
Software
Certification
Timeline
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Charles Edward Patrick Kain

Owner
Pretoria

Summary

With nearly five decades of experience in contract preparation, project management, design, and construction supervision, I am wholeheartedly dedicated to achieving excellence in infrastructure projects. My role as a contract administrator has equipped me with valuable skills in dispute resolution, time and cost claim management, as well as arbitration and negotiated settlements. I am also well-versed in scheduling and delay analysis, proficiently using Primavera P6 and MS Project software. Developed a comprehensive understanding of various General Conditions of Contract, including FIDIC, NEC, EDF, and PPRA (Tanzania) Conditions. Throughout my fulfilling career in the realm of infrastructure, I have had the privilege of serving as a contract manager for both contractors and consultants, fostering collaboration and ensuring successful project outcomes. My diverse experience encompasses a wide range of project environments, including road, rail, air, and marine sectors. I am adept in utilizing Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project, alongside Primavera scheduling software. Offers advisory services in delay analysis, project management strategies, resource allocation, and contract administration, with a strong emphasis on effective cost estimation and control. My experience spans land, sea, and air transport systems, including the development of docks, harbours, and airport infrastructure. I am truly passionate about contributing to impactful projects that meet a variety of needs. I eagerly look forward to the opportunity to collaborate on initiatives that positively influence our communities.

Overview

54
54
years of professional experience
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1
Certification
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Language

Work History

Owner

Ridgeview Consultants
01.2006 - Current
  • Company Overview: http://ridgeviewconsult.co.za/
  • Engaged in delay analysis, quantification analysis, claims preparation, claims defence and claim evaluation for various Consultants and Contractors
  • Advised on the use of appropriate Conditions of Contract risk assessment, project evaluation, feasibility studies, and contract management training
  • Http://ridgeviewconsult.co.za/
  • Training Workshops: Advanced Contract Management Workshop to TANRoads on behalf of the Association of Consulting Engineers Tanzania
  • Scheduling techniques: the use of resource-based scheduling software, including Primavera and MS Project
  • Programme scheduling, updating and revision of project schedules, delay analysis, preparation & submission of claims
  • Claims defence
  • Contract management particularly in the management of contracts using the various forms of contract
  • Document management and retention of Contemporary Records for potential Claims or claims defence

Contracts Manager

Cairo International Airport
11.2015 - 10.2016
  • Management of records maintenance system, advising on Employer claims against the Contractor for non-performance, advising on provisions of price adjustment formula and application of Variation of Price provisions
  • Defence of Contractor claims
  • Rehabilitation and upgrading of Bukoba Airport, Tanzania
  • Determined various claims for cost and extension of time on the three projects
  • Technical advice to the Team Leader on claims, scheduling and contract matters

Senior Consultant

Stewart Scott / DHV
01.2003 - 12.2012
  • Resident Engineer – Rehabilitation and upgrading of facilities at Kisumu Airport, Kenya
  • The project included strengthening the existing runway and construction of a 1.3 km runway extension, runway widening, a new taxiway, apron and a new terminal building
  • Determined claims by The Employer against the Contractor for non-performance during the Defects Notification Period and for incorrect application of the method of measurement for the Works
  • Provided advice on contract matters in order to close the project after a lengthy extension of the Defects Notification Period

Technical Reviewer

GIBB (Eastern Africa) Ltd.
01.2000 - 12.2002
  • Technical and quality review of various design projects undertaken by the firm to ensure compliance with contract requirements
  • Technical reviewer – Massawa Causeway Rehabilitation project
  • Condition & operation study of Mombasa Container Terminal

Regional Director

Africon Engineering International
01.1993 - 12.2000
  • Contract Administrator on Kenya Urban Transport Infrastructure Project –Kenya
  • Design Review and Construction Supervision of Nairobi Mombasa Road from Mtito Andei – to Bachuma Gate Kenya
  • Project manager, Entebbe Airport Cargo Centre Uganda
  • Proposal on Design Build and Operate concession for the Mombasa-Nairobi Road two bypass roads through Nairobi
  • Arbitrator in connection with a dispute between Contractor and Developer – Uganda
  • Development of a master plan and study into development and rehabilitation costs and commercialisation of the onshore facilities in Angola
  • Design and supervision of rehabilitation of apron for two fishing berths and maintenance dredging works, Angola
  • Preliminary studies on the development of fisheries port Namibia
  • Design of rehabilitation works on Tanga – Horohoro gravel Road Tanzania

Special Projects Manager

John Burrow & Partners
01.1990 - 12.1993
  • Project manager responsible for design and specifications for runway widening and airport upgrading of Maun Airport
  • Special assignment concerning the resolution of 'projects in trouble' with a directive to address contractual issues on two housing infrastructure projects

Managing Director & Resident Representative

John Burrow & Partners
01.1986 - 12.1990
  • Managed the firm’s projects in Tanzania, including: Upgrading of road and bridge link from Mtwara to Dar es Salaam including
  • Malawi Cargo centres at Dar es Salaam and Mbeya
  • Provision of container storage yards at Dar es Salaam and Mbeya
  • Prepared detailed proposals for the development of Pemba airport into an international airport Zanzibar
  • Determination of 10 major cost claims in connection with Mufindi Link Road Upgrading Project

Director

ADeB Consultants
01.1982 - 12.1987
  • Management of the firm’s civil engineering practice and developing the firm’s business in the Caribbean
  • Team Leader - design of an ammonia-loading terminal Savonetta, Trinidad

Associate

Lee Young Wallace Evans and Partners
01.1971 - 12.1982
  • Responsible for project management and control of a number of engineers
  • Participated in the development of a Master Plan for the 607-hectare Industrial estate
  • Design and construction of approach channel, basin and reclamation of 850 hectares at Point Lisas
  • Planning, design and contract administration of Iron ore dock Point Lisas - Trinidad
  • Design of liquid ammonia export terminal for the Trinidad Nitrogen Company
  • Feasibility study and preliminary design for LNG export terminal in association with King Wilkinson Inc
  • Team Leader on marine aspects of feasibility study for granular fertiliser plant at Point Lisas, Trinidad

Education

BSc Civil Engineering (Honours) -

Post Graduate Diploma (Merit) - undefined

Project Management

Affiliations

  • Member Institute of Arbitrators (UK)
  • Member Society of Construction Law (UK)
  • Member Dispute Resolution Board Foundation (DRBF)
  • Registered Engineer

Coursesandconferences

  • VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS Examination of witnesses in international arbitration, 02/23/21
  • DRBF Administration & Practice Workshop, 02/10/21 - 02/12/21
  • DRBF Connections Conference 2020, 11/28/20 - 11/30/20
  • FIDIC Africa Conference 2020, 10/19/20 - 10/22/20
  • Construction Law Summer School, 09/07/20 - 09/11/20
  • East Africa International Arbitration Conference, 08/27/20 - 08/28/20
  • FIDIC International Contract Users’ Conference and Workshops, 12/03/18 - 12/05/18
  • FIDIC Module 3 – Responsibilities and Duties of Adjudicators and Parties under FIDIC Contracts, 04/24/17 - 04/25/17
  • FIDIC Africa Conference, 10/10/16 - 10/13/16
  • DRBF Conference Nairobi Kenya, 02/26/15 - 02/27/15
  • FIDIC Prequalification Workshop, 10/10/14 - 10/11/14
  • Construction Law Summer School Cambridge University, 09/01/14 - 09/04/14
  • International Construction Contracts and the Resolution of Disputes, 06/09/14 - 06/10/14
  • FIDIC International Contract Users’ Conference and Workshops, 12/02/13 - 12/05/13
  • ICC Conference and Pre-Conference Workshop – International Construction Contracts and the Resolution of Disputes, 06/24/13 - 06/26/13

Workexperience

Angola, Botswana, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Antigua, Barbados, St Lucia, St Vincent, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Personal Information

Nationality: British

Publications

  • Contributing Author “International Construction Contract Law” 2nd Edition, Lukas Klee, 2018, 978-1-119-43038-4
  • Advisory paper to the Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs & Communications, Turkey on Contractual Position on application of Price Adjustment Formula, 2018
  • In house paper on application of the price adjustment formula under the FIDIC Conditions of Contract – Hill International, Cairo, 2016
  • Paper on Recent Case Law Decisions in Africa and Abroad – DRBF Conference, Nairobi Kenya, 2015
  • Contributing Author “International Construction Contract Law”, Lukas Klee, 2014, 978-1-118-71790-5

Key Qualifications

  • Nearly five decades of experience in contract preparation, project management, design, and construction supervision.
  • Skilled in dispute resolution, time and cost claim management, arbitration, and negotiated settlements.
  • Proficient in scheduling and delay analysis using Primavera P6 and MS Project software.
  • Comprehensive understanding of various General Conditions of Contract, including FIDIC, NEC, EDF, and PPRA (Tanzania) Conditions.
  • Experience in road, rail, air, and marine sectors.

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.

Software

Project Management

Certification

Professional Engineer License (PE) - [State] Board of Engineering.

Timeline

Contracts Manager

Cairo International Airport
11.2015 - 10.2016

Owner

Ridgeview Consultants
01.2006 - Current

Senior Consultant

Stewart Scott / DHV
01.2003 - 12.2012

Technical Reviewer

GIBB (Eastern Africa) Ltd.
01.2000 - 12.2002

Regional Director

Africon Engineering International
01.1993 - 12.2000

Special Projects Manager

John Burrow & Partners
01.1990 - 12.1993

Managing Director & Resident Representative

John Burrow & Partners
01.1986 - 12.1990

Director

ADeB Consultants
01.1982 - 12.1987

Associate

Lee Young Wallace Evans and Partners
01.1971 - 12.1982

Post Graduate Diploma (Merit) - undefined

Project Management

BSc Civil Engineering (Honours) -

Charles Edward Patrick KainOwner