RAYE KENT
Project Manager
Amanzimtoti,
Durban
Email: ********@*****.***
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P R O F E S S I O N A L S U M M E R Y :
Professional Summary
E D U C A T I O N
I am a Project Manager with more than 30 years of comprehensive experience orchestrating and coordinating residential, commercial, and industrial projects, with a strong knowledge of hazard management, scheduling and planning, quality control and contract negotiations. I have managed various developments both locally and abroad and completed them on time and within budget. I can work with minimal direction to solve problems, resolve conflicts and respond to customer inquiries. S K I L L S
Diploma Construction Project
Management
Intec 2000-2002
Construction management,
Maintenance management,
Research methodology,
Entrepreneurship,
Construction Economics.
Diploma Architectural Draughting
ICS. 1983-1985
Design, Surveying, Math’s
NTC 4 Mechanical Engineering
Buffalo Technical College. 1982-
1983
Engineering Science, Machines and
Properties of Metals, Mechanical
Drawing
P E R S I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N :
Gender Male
Nationality South African
Ethnic Group White
Language English, Afrikaans
Driver’s License Code 08
Current Employer Employed
Availability One Month
Cell Phone +27-079-***-****
Email Address ********@*****.***
Residential Address 55 Beach Road, Amanzimtoti, Durban C O N T A C T
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Position: Technical Mentor/Manager
Company: National Construction Incubator
Period: September 2013-2016, 2022 – Current
Responsibilities.
• Coordinate and facilitate a workshop or workshops wherein you educate the Set Design Incubates on all facets of design and construction.
• Provide written documentation to each Incubates that clearly identifies the job responsibilities including, tasks, services, timelines, and industry terminology (where applicable)
• Provide Set Design Incubates with ongoing training and support required to develop their skills in all aspects of design and construction, this is done with practical and theory training.
• Act in a supervisory capacity and oversee all processes to ensure the professional delivery and execution of services and tasks, which fall under the responsibility of a Set Designer, as defined by professional industry standards.
• Work together with the Incubates both on site and off site and provide them with all information required to allow them to grow confidently in the construction field.
Position: Project Manager
Company: Channel Construction Engineering
Period: January 2019 -
Responsibilities.
• Plan projects and ensure they are programmed to a level of detail.
• Ensure procurement and reconciliation of materials.
• Ensure site team compliance with Company commercial policies and procedures.
• Implement the risk management process.
Projects Managed
• All ongoing projects
from the Incubates.
Projects Managed
• Dry Dock Cassion
Gate (236 mill)
Staff Reporting to Project
Manager
64
Position: Project Manager
Company: Quinisa Construction
Period: September2017 - May 2018
Responsibilities.
• Coordinate and facilitate a workshop or workshops wherein you educate the Set Design Incubates on all facets of design and construction.
• Provide written documentation to each Incubates that clearly identifies the job responsibilities including, tasks, services, timelines, and industry terminology (where applicable)
• Provide Set Design Incubates with ongoing training and support required to develop their skills in all aspects of design and construction, this is done with practical and theory training.
• Act in a supervisory capacity and oversee all processes to ensure the professional delivery and execution of services and tasks, which fall under the responsibility of a Set Designer, as defined by professional industry standards.
• Work together with the Incubates both on site and off site and provide them with all information required to allow them to grow confidently in the construction field.
Position: Contracts Manager
Company: Liege Construction (Zambia)
Period: June 2018 – November 2018
Responsibilities.
• Oversee, manage, and direct construction projects from begging to end.
• Review and monitor the project in-depth.
• Ensure schedule of all the deliverables.
• Budget planning and cost estimating.
• Track inventory regularly.
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status.
• Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones.
• Monitor and guide compliance with building and safety regulations.
• Ensure tools, materials, and equipment.
• Manage and mitigate risks.
• Always ensure quality construction standards.
• Train and give feedback to construction workers and subcontractors. Projects Managed
• Siphito Hospital
(630 mill)
Staff Reporting to Project
Manager
Permanent; 15,
Sub-contractor; 86
Projects Managed
• Manali Shopping Mall
(210 mill)
• Mqanduli Clinic (78
mill)
Staff Reporting to Project
Manager
Permanent; 15,
Sub-contractor; 86
Position: Project Manager
Company: TTA Construction
Period: June 2009 - September 2013
Responsibilities.
• Oversee, manage, and direct construction projects from begging to end.
• Review and monitor the project in-depth.
• Ensure schedule of all the deliverables.
• Budget planning and cost estimating.
• Track inventory regularly.
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status.
• Plan to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones.
• Monitor and guide compliance with building and safety regulations.
• Ensure tools, materials, and equipment.
• Manage and mitigate risks.
• Always ensure quality construction standards.
• Train and give feedback to construction workers and subcontractors. Position: Project Manager
Company: Newground Consulting
Period: September 2007 - May 2009
Responsibilities.
• Preparation of project management contract documentation.
• Prepare Contractor interim payment upon receiving their claim for the month.
• Prepare reports on the progress of work on site.
• The administration of site technical meetings regarding current projects.
• Manage and mitigate risks.
• Always ensure quality construction standards.
• Train and give feedback to construction workers and subcontractors. Company: BSI Construction
Position: Project Manager
Period: September 2001 - August 2007
Responsibilities.
• Prepare programme of work, cash flow forecasting and management.
• Attendance of monthly progress and site meetings.
• Responsible for the sourcing, selection and appointment of relevant sub- contractors.
• Construction or building of services as per the approved drawings issued by the professional team.
• Manage and mitigate risks.
• Always ensure quality construction standards.
Projects Managed
• Sawoti Police Station
and Accommodation;
(68 mill)
• Jersey Secondary
School (12 mill)
• Ngqutura Junior
Secondary School
(12.5 mill)
Staff Reporting to Project
Manager
Permanent; 72,
Sub-contractor; 64
Projects Managed
• Kwa-Ximba Housing
Project (6.2 mill)
• Pelonomi Hospital
(120 mill)
Staff Reporting to Project
Manager
Permanent; 58,
Sub-contractor; 46
Projects Managed
• Beacon Bay
Shopping Mall; (185
mill)
• Xoloxolo Housing
(18.6mill)
Staff Reporting to Project
Manager
Permanent; 35
Sub-contractor; 52
• Train and give feedback to construction workers and subcontractors. Strengths.
I have strong leadership abilities, interpersonal and communication skills. I am Confident and goal orientated (Always aim at finishing the task at hand) and paying attention to detail, programme and planning of daily work activities. References:
Lungani Dludla; Training Co-Ordinator; National Construction Incubators - 062*******
Glen Anderson; C.O.W. Sakasizwe Architects -082-***-**** Dylon Trent H & S Officer Channel Construction 079-***-****