Adriaan Marx

Phone: +27-81-817-**** or +27-76-231-****

Email: adc60z@r.postjobfree.com

Nationality: South African

Permanent Residency: Australia

Agri and MEP Project Management / Business Development A highly accomplished Professional equipped with 26 years’ experience in all aspects of Project Management of agriculture and industrial MEP projects. Leverage in-depth knowledge of Business Leadership and industry codes, regulatory compliance, and on-site Project Management activities.

Demonstrated expertise in directing and leading multiple teams, projects, and locations simultaneously and deliver high-quality projects on schedule and within set budgets and timeframes. Utilise comprehensive skills in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships amongst cross-cultural team members.

Reputed for meeting Client quality expectations, budgets and that program constraints are respected by the Contractor.

Proven ability to identify and capture opportunities, excellent troubleshooting abilities, a responsible and motivated team member and leader.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Business Acumen

Business Development

Budget / Financial Management

Project Management

Team Management

Leadership

Effective Communication

Negotiation skills

Decision Making

Strategy Development

Execution

Organization and Planning

Scheduling

Business Operations

Cost Control

Risk Management

Contract Management

Critical Thinking

Technical Competence

Health and Safety

Energy Efficiency Management

Building Automation

Procurement

Fire Protection

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

GLOBAL SUPERFRUITS Sept 2018 – (ongoing)

Business Development Executive - Agriculture

Part of team initiating a Greenfield agricultural projects in Africa (Zambia / South Africa / Mozambique) from Planning to initiation which includes:-

Project planning – Crop selection

Prepare business plans and financial projections for project funding

Negotiate off take agreements

Plan and manage implementation plan

Adriaan Marx

Phone: +27-81-817-**** or +27-79-372-****

Email: adc60z@r.postjobfree.com

Nationality: South African

Permanent Residency: Australia

SNC Lavalin, Doha, Qatar January 2015 to Jan 2018 MEP Project Manager and Lead Maintenance Manager

Sidra Medical and Research Centre :

Construction and Maintenance:

• Project value USD60 million.

• Project Management, planning, and scheduling.

• Successfully manage a team of 250 Employees which consist of Managers, Engineers, Supervisor, Foremen, Technicians, and Administration Support Staff.

• Plan and direct the construction, maintenance and operations function of HVAC, Steam systems, BMS, Fire Protection, and Plumbing services of all the project facilities.

• Successfully evaluate Preventive Maintenance Programmes according to the relevant codes and standards.

• Oversee the Water Management Program of potable-, chilled-, and condenser water.

• Manage the planning, supervision, and scheduling of all Maintenance, construction Personnel and Sub-contractors.

• Full Asset and Material Management.

• Establish and oversee controls and procedures for Health and Safety systems.

• Prepare, implement, and monitor of Budgets according to both current and future project needs.

• Offer superior training and technical assistance as required.

• Project Management, planning, and scheduling.

• Management of Plumbing and Drainage Systems.

Curtain Brothers, Papua New Guinea March 2013 to January 2015 MEP Project Manager

Review sites and create metrics and goals to achieve design intent and ensure processes are optimized.

Manage clients and contractors to reach objectives.

Create reports and site-specific documentation about progress, completion and obstacles.

Verify equipment installations and environmental compliance.

Managed all Water Testing and analysis activities for chilled and condenser water.

Prepare weekly Labour requirement forecasts.

Managed the effective planning, supervision, and scheduling of all construction and commissioning projects.

Established controls and procedures for Health and Safety systems.

Oversaw the implementation of the Project and Company Safety Plan.

Successful coordination of on-site works with all the Sub-contractors.

Managed all Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities. Project Portfolio:

Harbour City Development:

Mechanical Project value AUD15million.

Construction and maintenance of a 6000kw/hr District Cooling plant for a 8 storey office building and 70 residential units.

Construction and Maintenance of a 4 MW Power Generation Plant

Potable Water Pump and Sewerage Pump station.

Waigani - BSP Bank:

Mechanical Project value AUD3.5 million.

Construction and commissioning of a 800kw/hr Chilled Water system.

Manage the construction of a 1.6 MW Power Generation Plant. Gordons - BSP Bank:

Mechanical Project value AUD3 million.

Manage the construction and commissioning of an 1000kw/hr VRV system and ductwork

Manage the construction of 1.0 MW Power Generation Plant Triple”M” Group of Companies, Australia September 2011 to December 2012 Site Manager & Quality Assurance Manager

Stanley Fiona Hospital Project :

Oversaw site installations of piping, lagging, and ductwork is performed to the specified quality requirements according to established timeframes.

Prepared short term Construction Programmes in line with the Master Construction Programme.

Arranged for and ensured the timely delivery of all materials and ductwork.

Prepared weekly Labour forecasts and addressed Site Employee’s productivity.

Assessed the actual installation progress against the forecasted Short Term Installation Programme.

Ensure site installation of pipework and ductwork complies with the specified requirements.

Submitted weekly Site Employees Timesheets and Safety Check lists.

Oversaw the implementation of the Project and Company Safety Plan.

Ensured the availability of all site safety equipment.

Coordinated on-site works with all the Sub-contractors, Electricians, Plumbers, and Block Work.

Managed all Quality Assurance processes and systems.

Prepared Quality Management Plans.

Effective Site Construction Management specifications and quality measures.

Managed the implementation of Supplier assessments and Vendor inspections.

Agreed on standards and established clearly defined quality methods for Staff to apply and adhere to.

Defined quality procedures in collaboration with Operating Staff.

Established and maintained controls and documentation procedures.

Successfully drafted As-Build drawings.

Controlled ITP’s and Pressure Tests.

Air Supply, South Africa November 2009 to September 2011 Director

Established the Company in providing service, maintenance, and new installations to all Commercial, Industrial, and Residential HVAC/R needs.

Prepared Business Plans and managed Budgets, all Company Financials as well as Debtors and Creditors.

Business Development and marketing activities.

Facilities and Project Management.

Recruitment, training, and scheduling of Service Technicians and Sub-contractors.

Worked directly with Vendors and Clients on system designs, delivery time frames, and pricing.

Accounts receivable and invoicing.

Direct customer contact and quality assurance.

Directed daily business operations, including scheduling jobs, purchasing, recruiting and training of employees.

Commissioning, maintenance, services and installation on a wide range of industrial HVAC&R units. Hastie Services, Australia January 2009 to October 2009 HVAC Service Supervisor

Managed daily operations of Technicians and Sub-contractors.

Prepared accurate Customer quotations.

Effective management of Customer Engineer Preventative Maintenance schedules.

Created service sales opportunities.

Managed monthly maintenance budgets.

Provided technical and administrative advice and support as required. Kellog, Brown & Root (KBR), Iraq September 2006 to December 2008 Camp Maintenance Supervisor

Offered support to the United States of America Army and the D.O.D. in the mission Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) with all of the HVAC/R, Electrical, carpentry and plumbing needs in theatre.

Assisted with the planning and design of new installations of Heating and Air Conditioning systems.

Successfully developed and maintained new and existing Operations and Maintenance procedures for CMS Preventative Maintenance and Engineering Operational activities.

Identified cost savings and ESD initiatives.

Provided monthly updates on FP&E Maintenance and Engineering Operations.

Performed Audits and Gap Analysis on then existing maintenance procedures.

Provided first-class technical advice.

Reviewed the maintenance strategy in line with contractual requirements.

Oversaw Occupational Health and Safety and risk compliance. Commercial Cooling, South Africa January 1994 to August 2006 Branch Manager

Business Development

Business Plans, Budgets and Financials.

Facilities Management

Project Management

General day to day management of the air conditioning service business.

Managing a team of service technicians whom performed routine maintenance, installations and repairs to commercial and industrial HVAC and R equipment.

Supervising the delivery of service works, such as preventative maintenance and commissioning.

Provide technical assistance to team members

Conduct site audits.

Liaise directly with clients.

Business development.

Implementing new systems and procedures to increase productivity of team members and profitability.

Budgeting, quoting and invoicing.

Techno Serve, South Africa July 2005 to August 2006 Business Advisor - Contract

Business Advisor for an USA NGO Non-Profit Organisation, to help entrepreneurial men and women in poor rural areas of the developing world to build businesses that create income, opportunity and economic growth for their families, their communities and their countries.

Compiling business plans and financial models.

Fund Raising.

Feasibility studies and diagnostic reports.

Project Management

Operations Management and Planning

General Business Management

Project Implementation

Turn around management consultant.

Capacity Building.

Drives leadership within Techno Serve on key inclusive business themes and impact drivers Northern Air, South Africa January 1991 to December 1993 Apprentice – HVAC & R

Apprenticeship

Installation, maintenance and servicing of commercial and industrial HVAC & R equipment. EDUCATION

Air Conditioning Certificate 2009

Daikin: Australia

Health and Safety (OHS) 2009

Australia

Air Conditioning Certificate 1999

Carrier SA, South Africa

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Diploma 1993 Technical College Verwoerdburg, South Africa

Matriculated: National Senior Certificate - Grade 12 1989 Barberton High School, South Africa

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

All professional references are available on request. Adriaan Marx - Curriculum Vitae

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