Project Manager Business Management
Resume:
Suckson Muskwe
Qualifications
- PhD - Business Management
- Masters - Construction Management
- Masters – Business Economic Intelligence
- BSc - Civil Engineering Technology
- Post Grad Diploma – Business Management
& Leadership
- Diploma – Quantity Surveying
Address:
Unit 60 Chobe Sands Mobile: +27-713******
Johannesburg
Email:**************@*****.***
South Africa
Profile
Experienced Construction Project Manager and Business Administrator, Experience in lead project engineering, construction management, project management, project planning, Cost control. Competent on developing winning teams, business objectives, site KPIs, quality, and environment management systems. Good in progressing with EPC projects packages from technical specifications, vendor management, Technical Bid Evaluations, Bid clarifications, execution and vendor documents reviews. Good experience in new energy, refinery, civils, water, and building projects. In addition to this, I have significant capability in the Mining projects, roads, dams, and bulk earthworks. Good interpersonal and negotiation skills gained through customer interaction and responsiveness Achievements
Complete projects within the prescribed timelines and costs budget.
Managed to run multiple projects in parallel as Project Manager.
Managed design and construction projects
Managed Building projects, Airport projects, civil works, bulk earthworks, Dams, water and sewer reticulation projects
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Computer Skills: AutoCAD
: CCs
Primavera
Ms Projects
Microsoft programs
Primevera
Career History
January 2025 to Current
Position:
Manage and lead Construction and Engineering team on large projects from technical specifications, documentation, requisitions, Project planning, project scheduling, and technical evaluations
Carry out design reviews of all infrastructure projects in the Region.
Check Project Charter and approve documents for issue to Stakeholders in line with the Bank Policy
Provide direction to the team on important areas of work, including management of contractors
Risk management, identification, evaluation, and prioritization of risks, followed by the minimization, monitoring, and control of the impact or probability of those risks occurring.
Develops and implements project plans, schedules, and budgets.
Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget.
Manages project resources, including labor, materials, and equipment.
Oversees material deliveries and ensures proper storage and handling.
Identifies and mitigates potential risks and issues.
Manages compliance and safety issues.
Addresses schedule and cost overruns.
July 2016 to December 2024
Position:
Manage and lead Construction and Engineering team on large projects from technical specifications, documentation, requisitions, Project planning, project scheduling, and technical evaluations
Carry out design reviews of all infrastructure projects in the Region.
Project preparation to bankability (feasibility studies and appraisals)
Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams to plan and review project documents
Represented client on various Bank panel meetings
Motivate the Resource Mobilisation department and Finance team to allocate and assign resources accordingly for effective project delivery
Check and approve documents for issue to Stakeholders in line with the Bank Policy
Provide direction to the team on important areas of work, including management of contractors
Risk management, identification, evaluation, and prioritization of risks, followed by the minimization, monitoring, and control of the impact or probability of those risks occurring.
Budgeting and cost management keeping the project within the financial constraints.
Contract administration, including negotiation and oversight of contracts.
Quality control, compliance, and contract management.
Review every contract and ensure work meets quality standards and building codes.
Responsible for setting project goals, defining tasks, assigning resources, and managing budgets and timelines.
Provided engineering leadership support on plant equipment maintenance and process systems, establishing Plant Integrity Matrix.
Development and continuous review of Capex project blueprint and facilitation of timely and effective implementation of Capex and Revex projects.
Projects Done
Bulawayo Students Accommodation Complex – Buildings - USD 19 million
Willisgrove Housing project – Servicing of low-density residential stands - USD 4.8 million 3
Empumalanga Housing Project – Servicing of high-density stands - USD 8 million
Clipsham views Project - Servicing of low-density stands - USD 9.5 million
Kariba Housing Project - Servicing of low-density residential stands - USD 15 million
Ncema Solar farm (50MW) – Energy project - USD$110 million
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Expansion - P159 million
Princes Marina Hospital expansion - P30 million
Maun International Airport - New Runway and Terminal building - P78 million
Sunderland Ridge Waste Water Treatment Works (Pretoria) -R85 Million
Steelport water trunk line (45kms) - Limpopo -R102 million May 2013 to June 2016 United Nations – Middle East
Providing expertise in the process, project and control, and design requirements of roads, buildings, and pavements.
Providing consultants services on knowledge of the design standards and requirements of structures.
Provides guidance on performance improvement of new and existing projects, commissioning, handover, and operation.
Developing good networking teams, standards, and HSE consciousness
Competent in assessing costs against design standards and developing technical solutions to bridge any gaps identified in designs and costs.
Competent in the production and presentation of project update reports.
Team presentations to demonstrate course of activities to win and motivate key staff on company objectives on business targets, KPIs, and legislative requirements
Able to optimize or give guidance to others to optimize the operation of existing infrastructure.
Development of capital estimates for industrial equipment and auxiliaries March 2010 to April 2013 - Basil Read Construction and Mining – South Africa
Planning and documenting project tasks.
Responsible for setting project goals, defining tasks, assigning resources, and managing budgets and timelines.
Ensuring deliverables are delivered on time.
Managing all project resources.
Effectively communicating with stakeholders and recommended good practices.
Developing good networking teams, standards, and HSE consciousness
Team presentations to demonstrate course of activities to win and motivate key staff on company objectives on business targets, KPIs, and legislative requirements
Responsible for the overall success of delivering the owner's physical development within the constraints of cost, time, quality, environmental, and safety requirements.
Preparation of Cash flows on a monthly basis vs Revenue forecasts
Determination of project requirements
Preparation of Cost reports
Pricing and quantifying variations
Rise and fall schedules
Time and labour costs analysis
Preparation of payment Certificates
Preparation, finalizing, and agreement on Contractual claims
Procurement of materials and subcontractor reconciliations 4
March 2006 - Feb 2010 - Stewart Scott Consulting Engineers Botswana
Review of project engineering documents and designs before construction commences.
Preparation technical requisition documentation & technical procurement for various construction projects.
Review of vendor documentation, technical bid evaluations, technical clarifications, and technical bid justification for procurement.
Plot Plan Reviews. EPC Contract review/ 3D model design reviews,
Project planning and executing projects, managing interfaces with other disciplines during project execution
Coordination of external engineering contractors and suppliers.
Quality surveillance and field engineering at vendor workshops and construction sites. Commissioning of new projects.
Research and developed engineering solutions,
Providing engineering leadership support on plant equipment maintenance and process systems, establishing Plant Integrity Matrix
Responsible for quality control of Engineering and construction documents
Preparation of Bills of Quantities to assist in the tender process
Constant monitoring of the project scope and ongoing costs
Identification of critical materials essential for projects
Cost control during the construction phase
Checking and certifying payment certificates
Preparing costs estimates for new projects
Procurement of subcontractors and labour to carry out specialized activities
Verifying and Certification of Contractor’s claims
Approval of methods statements from the Contractors
Monitoring and making sure that safety
Feb 2004 – Feb 2006 - Botswana
Projects Manager
Gut and Mas Civil and Mine Infrastructure Contractors (Pvt) Ltd
Project planning and managing projects.
Design queries and work scheduling.
Supervision of construction building and civil works.
Implementing and enforcing DeBeers SHE pack 6.
Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
Human resources management.
Cost Control and Quality assurance
Preparation of Projects Estimates
Monthly payment certificate
Monitoring for specifications compliance
Financial cost reports on all Projects
Oct 2002 - January 2004 - Boswe Construction and Properties - Country – Botswana
Managing design, construction, commissioning and qualification, project schedule, and cost.
Establishing and managing project contract strategies
Maintain a strong safety culture and performance in the implementation of capital projects.
Ensure successful delivery of projects that meet business needs. Deliver cost-effective projects in line with project management procedures and international best practices. 5
Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
Provide support from an engineering perspective for customer and regulatory inspections.
Complete project conceptual studies to enable the identification of project options and effectively communicate technical topics to team members, management, and other stakeholders to enable decision- making.
Identify effective & innovative engineering design solutions that meet project client / end-user requirements.
Plan and deliver projects that meet all regulatory requirements, including safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
Provided technical support to proposals and inquiries August 1995 - Sept 2002 - Unicote Limitada Country – Mozambique
Development and continuous review of Capex project blueprint and facilitation of timely and effective implementation of Capex and Revex projects.
Facilitate implementing recommendations from HSES and other plant audits, Root Cause Analysis, and investigations.
Providing technical standards and tender documentation for large Regional projects.
Setting up of forum with key staff on reviewing and refining of technical standards; Representing the company on industry technical evaluation committees;
Reviewed through technical audits on projects with problems to customer satisfaction, HSSE, and Root Cause Analysis investigations;
Managing activities of the engineering and construction teams, Providing technical advice and product knowledge courses to customers and employees.
Calculation and agreeing on day works with Resident Engineer
Final estimated revenue and allowable vs production
Preparation and agreement of final accounts
Monitoring procurement tracker
Raising of Technical queries
Jan 1992- Aug 1995
Ministry of Public Works – Construction Unit
Site Inspections for ongoing work
Projects estimates and budgets for new and existing Government buildings
Supervision of projects within the Ministry and other Government departments
Preparation of tender documents, adjudication, and award of contracts
Establishment of construction and maintenance teams.
Advisory services on projects during construction period
Served as technical advisor during handover/takeover of completed buildings Referees
Dr. Dangarembwa – Director, Projects
Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe
Email: ************@****.**.**
Cell: +263*********
Eng. Amos Amos – Chief Director
Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure
Email:********@*****.***
Cell: +263*********
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