Mendes Silène
Incito Office Complex
45 / 5B Reedbuck Road
Kabulonga, Lusaka, Zambia
 +260 964 058 668 (Zambia)
+351 93 639 19 69 (Portugal)
 silene.mendes@mota-engil.co.zm
Career Objective
To pursue a career in a company where my inter-personal skills can be utilized to achieve the objective of the organization & which
provides me an opportunity of continuous learning.
Educational Qualifications
Management System Lead Auditor (QSA accreditation)
Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering - major in structures, the development of a study of the finite elements of a railway bridge (TGV) with
25 spans. Final grade: 17 (seventeen) - University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro – Portugal
Health, Safety and Occupational Health in the field of Civil Construction - Vocational Training – CAP 3 - CICCOPN – Maia, Portugal
Bachelor of Science (Mathematics & Scientific Studies) - Notre Dame d’Enghein - FRANCE
Career History
Quality Control Manger / Quality Assurance Manager / Materials & Pavement Design Managing Director – Mota-Engil Construção
Africa - (Feb 2014- Present)
Zambia
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Lead for the development, implementation, maintenance, audit & improvement of MOTA-ENGIL Zambia in
accordance with the respective national & international standards.
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Provide guidance and assist the operations and project teams for the implementation of company’s management
initiatives, functions and systems.
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External coordination with consultants, contractors, suppliers and other service providers.
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Coordination of laboratory work, structural design of pavement, pavement condition surveys, mix design of
bituminous and hydraulic mixtures, and technical training of the company´s QA/QC staff and technicians.
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Management of laboratory equipment.
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Team management.
Projects:
T4 Road – Rehabilitation Lwangua Bridge to Nyimba – LOT1 (98.93km)_M€ 37.
T4 Road – Rehabilitation Sinda – Katete – Mtenguleni – LOT 2 (95.5km)_M€ 44.
T4 Road – Rehabilitation Mtenguleni to Mwabi Border – LOT3 (50.39km)_M€ 39.
Kasaba to Luwuingu Road (78km)_M€50.
Quality Control Manager / Quality Assurance Manager / Materials & Pavement Design Managing Director – Mota-Engil Construction (Jun 2009- Jan 2014)
Angola
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Lead for the development, implementation, maintenance, audit & improvement of MOTA-ENGIL Zambia in
accordance with the respective national & international standards.
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Provide guidance and assist the operations and project teams for the implementation of company’s management
initiatives, functions and systems.
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Mendes Silène
External coordination with consultants, contractors, suppliers and other service providers.
Phone: +260 964 058 668 / +351 93 639 19 69
Email: silene.mendes@mota-engil.co.zm
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Coordination of laboratory work, structural design of pavement, pavement condition surveys, mix design of
bituminous and hydraulic mixtures, and technical training of the company´s QA/QC staff and technicians.
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Management of laboratory equipment.
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Team management.
Projects:
Cadal Channel Bridge and Associates Roads in Zaire / Soyo_M€145
Luanda Towers_M€70
Reconstruction of Calueque Dam_M€250
Rehabilitation Saurimo – Muriege – Muconda Road_M€101
Rehabilitation Bailundo – Cachiungo Road_M€78
Rehabilitation of Xaua – Catata Road_M€89
Construction of Luanda Bay_M€300
Catumbela bridge_M€120
Projects Gallery: http://silene-mendes.pixieset.com/projects
Quality Control / Quality Assurance and Procedures Manager – Mota-Engil Construção (June 2009 - June 2011)
Angola
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External coordination with consultants, contractors, suppliers and other service providers.
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Coordination of laboratory work, structural design of pavement, pavement condition surveys, mix design of
bituminous and hydraulic mixtures, and technical training of the company´s QA/QC staff and technicians.
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Management of laboratory equipment.
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Team management.
Researcher & Teacher - University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (Sep 2003- June 2009)
Portugal
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Development of structural studies (finite elements) and parametric infrastructure cost studies.
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Soil mechanics.
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Structural analysis & materials teacher.
Project execution & Technical manager - Amilcar Monteiro - Civil Engineering and Technical Consulting (Dec 2006- June 2009)
Portugal
Projects:
OPEL Dealership - Electro Auto Mesquita / Vila Real.
Housing blocks – Ouro Habitação, Construções, Lda/ Vila Real.
Loteamento de Paúl e Bouças – Vila Seca / Vila Real.
Residential Buildings (underway) - Sicorégua, sociedade imobiliária da Régua.
Church of Santo António Park - Vila Real Town Council.
Miscellaneous private projects and works.
Areas of expertise
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Ability to work in complex and multi-cultural situation
Ability to deliver assignments on time
Able to demonstrate an enthusiastic approach to resolving problems with a pleasant and articulate manner, open person and
can keep matters confidential
Planning and organizing skills
Strong communication and presentation skills
Decision making & problem solving skills
Excellent customer service
Mendes Silène
Phone: +260 964 058 668 / +351 93 639 19 69
Email: silene.mendes@mota-engil.co.zm
Technical Skills
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Extensive knowledge in ISO 9001; ISO17025
Extensive knowledge in International standards (ACI / BS / ASTM / EN / SATCC and TMH / TRH)
RUBICON (Pavement Design Software)
AUTOCAD (Civil Construction Design Software); Mastery of CYPE CAD (Structure Design Software); Mastery of MIDAS Civil
(Structural Design Software)
SAP2000 (Structural Design Software)
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint
Professional Training
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Training course on Nuclear Radiology
Vocational training course on “Metrology” - administered by ISQ
Training course on The new law on public contracts – Luanda
Vocational training course on Team Leadership
Vocational training course on Electronic office
Vocational training course on Banking, Finance & Insurance
Training activity on Taxation – Acts & Agreement administered by Joaquim Rocha and Fernando R. Lobo
Language Skills
English, French, Spanish & Portuguese
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 06.June.1974
Marital status: Single
Nationality: French
Hobbies
Traveling, Music, Internet, Reading
Mendes Silène
Phone: +260 964 058 668 / +351 93 639 19 69
Email: silene.mendes@mota-engil.co.zm