Project Manager - Building
Resume:
COEN DU TOIT
Occupation Project Manager
Years Experience 29 years
Age 50
Objective A Project Manager (Building Industry) position where my building, supervision, design and project management experience/skills will add value.
Cell phone + 27 (0-82-496-****
Email **********@*****.***
Address 22 B Annico Street, Nina park ext. 8, Akasia, Pretoria, South Africa
Personal Details
Gender Male
Nationality South African
ID No 600**********
Marital Status Married
Language Afrikaans, English
Profile
Dynamic, forward-looking team player with a sound understanding of Project Management and the Building Industry. 29 Years working experience. Inspiring team leader with the ability to think laterally to provide solutions, exercising independent judgment and decision-making in the diagnosis and resolution of problems. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Education
1993
National Diploma in Architecture (3 year course)
Technikon Pretoria (Tshwane University of Technology)
Distinctions: Architectural Draughtsmanship T1, Practical Building Studies T2.
1979
Matric (Grade 12)
Technical High School of Pretoria Tuine
Professional Courses
• Damelin Management School: Certificate in Project Management, 1994
• Technikon Pretoria: Certificate in Architectural Management 4, 2000
• Technikon Pretoria: Certificate in Office Practice 4, 2000
• Technikon Pretoria: Certificate in Project and Contract Administration 4, 2000 (Distinction)
• Technikon Pretoria: Certificate in Construction and Detailing 4, 2000
• Technikon Pretoria: Certificate in Strategic Management 4, 2001
• City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality: Fraud sensitisation course, 2003
• Town Council of Centurion: Law Enforcement Officer Course, 1998
• Town Council of Centurion: Basic Fire Detection course, 1998
• City Council of Germiston: Public Relations course, 1989
• Express talent cc – Caddie: Caddie basic course, 2000
• CS Holding’s: Windows 98 basic course, 2000
• CS Holding’s: Word 97 basic course, 2000
• Anglo Safety Risk Management Process – A3 Course, 2009
Experience Summary
Project Management 3 years Project Management 40%, Financials 30%, Site 30%
Construction 21 years Planning 20%, Project Management 50%, Procurement 30% (design, approving of building plans, building inspections, building construction)
Management 5 years Planning 60 %, Financials 10 %, Design 10 %, Site Supervision 20 %
Areas of Expertise
• Construction Management
• Technical Management
• Site Management
• Safety Procedures
• Estimating
• Gantt charts (time management)
• Technical Training
• Project Management
Career Timeline
1. Jul 2010 – Present
(Contract Position) Tolplan
Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project: Open Road Tolling Facilities - Satellite Centres(Pretoria)
Assistant Resident Engineer / Senior Clerk of Works
2. Jul 2009 – Jun 2010
(Contract Position) Hatch
Sishen South Project (Postmasburg)
Civil Construction Supervisor
3. Sep 2008 – Mar 2009
(Contract Position) Bateman Engineering Projects
Namibia – Trekkopje Uranium Mine (Swakopmund)
Field Supervisor: Earthworks
4. Mar 2007 – Aug 2008
(Retrenched) Vacation Recreational Services
Pretoria, Sedgefield (George), Kenia, Mozambique
Project Manager
5a. Jul 2006 – Mar 2007 Self Employed
Pretoria
Building Consultant
5b. Dec 2005 – Jun 2006 City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Centurion & Pretoria Office
Chief Building Inspector
5c. Nov 2004 – Nov 2005 City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Centurion Office
Acting Chief Building Control
5d. Apr 2004 – Oct 2004 City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Centurion & Pretoria Office
Chief Building Inspector
5e. Sep 2001 – Mar 2004 City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Centurion Office
Acting Chief Building Inspector
5f. Jun 1994 – Aug 2001 City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Centurion Town Council
Senior Building Inspector
6. Jun 1989 – May 1994 City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Verwoerdburg Town Council
Building Plan Inspector – plan examiner
7. Sep 1987 – May 1989 City Council of Germiston
Building Plan Inspector – plan examiner
8. Jan 1982 – Aug 1987 Department of Public Work
Pretoria Head Office, Architectural Division
Industrial Technician - Architecture
Career History
1. JUL 2010 – PRESENT
Tolplan
Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project: Open Road Tolling Facilities – Satellite Centres (Pretoria)
ASSISTANT RESIDENT ENGINEER / SENIOR CLERK OF WORKS
Projects
Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project: Open Road Tolling Facilities – Satellite Centres (Pretoria)
Responsibilities
• Ensure the contractors adhere to the Project SHE Plan including monitoring and reporting.
• Pre-empt problems to the progress or performance of work and recommend strategies to overcome any delay.
• Monitor resources employed by contractors including number and calibre of staff, manpower and equipment and make recommendations where deficiencies are found.
• Monitor the contractor’s work to ensure installation of materials and equipment is in compliance with drawings, specifications and required quality.
• Monitoring, auditing and reporting of contractor’s workmanship, Inspection and Testing Plans.
• Inspect the work under each contract daily and advise the contractor of any corrective actions needed as they occur.
• Ensure that contractor’s prepare accurate as-built drawings.
• Assist with the coordination and reporting of all construction aspects of assigned work, including coordination between contractors.
• Ensure that the contractor’s prepare all required safety forms and records and that they conform to safe working practices and procedures at all times.
• Coordinate with the Safety Advisor to approve / disapprove the contractor’s submitted Work Permits implementation.
• Obtain approvals for additional work outside the original contract / Project scope of work prior to implementation.
• Inspect the work and approved extra works under each contract during each day and advise the contractor of any non conformances in the work as they occur.
• Assist with the assessment of field change instructions, additional work orders and back charge notices documentation interpretation.
• Diagnose and trouble shoot problem areas of concern, of technical nature associated with the daily inspections of Contractor’s works.
• Interpret design drawings when requested by field personnel and / or contractors and transmit the interpretation in the correct manner.
• Report weekly to the Resident Engineer and the Project Manager the percentage on each work area or discipline.
• Arrange in conjunction with the other construction personnel and the client, a formal work inspection at the completion of contracts and issue of a punch list if any non-conformance is found. As punch list items are finished, arrange for further inspections until all items are complete.
• Ensure that all field tests are organised as nominated in contract documentation.
• Ensure that all survey checks are carried out as required.
• Assist with the estimation of quantities and material takeoffs of contractor’s field purchases of materials.
• Provide commissioning assistance as and when required.
• Ensure all individual equipment and work areas are ready for test / verification when scheduled and attend all tests. Arrange implementation of corrective action following the test, if required.
• Attend weekly meetings with the contractor’s and when requested by the Resident Engineer or the Project Manager.
• Make sure that building regulations, standards and by-laws are enforced.
• Ensure that materials used conform to specifications.
• Ensure standards of building performance, quality, cost schedules and safety are maintained.
2. JUL 2009 – JUN 2010
Hatch
Sishen South Project (Postmasburg)
CIVIL CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR
Projects
Sishen South Project (Postmasburg)
Housing Project: Installation of all the municipal services on 3 x building sites (+/- 750 x houses) (drainage, water, electrical & roads)
Building Projects on the mine site: The building of the Laboratory, Lube Rooms & Control Rooms
Responsibilities
• Ensure the contractors adhere to the Project SHE Plan including monitoring and reporting.
• Pre-empt problems to the progress or performance of work and recommend strategies to overcome any delay.
• Monitor resources employed by contractors including number and calibre of staff, manpower and equipment and make recommendations where deficiencies are found.
• Monitor the contractor’s work to ensure installation of materials and equipment is in compliance with drawings, specifications and required quality.
• Monitoring, auditing and reporting of contractor’s workmanship, Inspection and Testing Plans.
• Inspect the work under each contract daily and advise the contractor of any corrective actions needed as they occur.
• Ensure that contractor’s prepare accurate as-built drawings.
• Assist with the coordination and reporting of all construction aspects of assigned work, including coordination between contractors.
• Ensure that the contractor’s prepare all required safety forms and records and that they conform to safe working practices and procedures at all times.
• Coordinate with the Safety Advisor to approve / disapprove the contractor’s submitted Work Permits implementation.
• Obtain approvals for additional work outside the original contract / Project scope of work prior to implementation.
• Inspect the work and approved extra works under each contract during each day and advise the contractor of any non conformances in the work as they occur.
• Assist with the assessment of field change instructions, additional work orders and back charge notices documentation interpretation.
• Diagnose and trouble shoot problem areas of concern, of technical nature associated with the daily inspections of Contractor’s works.
• Interpret design drawings when requested by field personnel and / or contractors and transmit the interpretation in the correct manner.
• Report weekly to the Scheduler / Project Planner the percentage on each work area or discipline.
• Arrange in conjunction with the other construction personnel and the client, a formal work inspection at the completion of contracts and issue of a punch list if any non-conformance is found. As punch list items are finished, arrange for further inspections until all items are complete.
• Ensure that all field tests are organised as nominated in contract documentation.
• Ensure that all survey checks are carried out as required.
• Assist with the estimation of quantities and material takeoffs of contractor’s field purchases of materials.
• Provide commissioning assistance as and when required.
• Ensure all individual equipment and work areas are ready for test / verification when scheduled and attend all tests. Arrange implementation of corrective action following the test, if required.
• Attend weekly meetings with the contractor’s and when requested by the Contract Administrator or the Construction Manager.
3. SEP 2008 – MAR 2009
Bateman Engineering Projects
Sub-Saharan Africa
FIELD SUPERVISOR
Earthworks
Projects
Trekkopje Uranium Mine Project – Namibia (Swakopmund) - Total value of project +/- R 1 Billion
(Midi Pads - Heap Leach Project: Pads Earthworks, Ponds Earthworks and Solution Corridor Earthworks)
Responsibilities
• Managing the Earthworks contractor.
• Conduct daily site meetings (contractor, design consultant, quality control manager and other role players).
• Responsible for daily in-situ density testing on all the groundwork’s.
• Responsible for taking soil samples of the material that is used by the contractor.
• Inspections.
• Liaise daily with the contractor and the design consultant (drawings details, design specifications).
• Ensure that the contractor comply with all the quality control specifications.
• Responsible for the daily Health and Safety issues on the site.
• Administrative duties (compile daily site report).
• Liaise with the contractor’s surveyor regarding surveying issues.
• Liaise with the quantity surveyor regarding payment certificates.
• Managing the working schedules.
• Liaise with other contractors, consultants or role players, regarding work related issues.
• Weekly progress meetings with the Resident Construction Manager, contractor and other role players.
4. MAR 2007 – AUG 2008
Vacation Recreational Services
Pretoria
PROJECT MANAGER
Responsibilities
• Project Development.
• Development costing.
• Due diligence compilation and reviews (architectural, planning, specialist advice in construction and design).
• Daily liaising with consultants and contractors, and reporting to the National On-site Resort Manager.
• Engaging and liaising with resort managers.
• Engaging contractors.
• Developing work schedules.
Project Execution
• Design and planning.
• Co-ordinating specialist studies (ecological / water etc.).
• Managing contractors.
• Managing and maintaining project budget.
• Managing work schedules.
• Interaction with building control and planning authorities for consents (in conjunction with local experts).
• Reporting project budgets against monthly and final programme to National On-site Resort Manager.
• Ensure invoices are paid and sufficient funds are in place for development.
• Responsible for snag listing.
• Weekly meetings and records of those meetings dispatched to the National On-site Resort Manager.
• Monthly reports and recommendations made to the National On-site Resort Manager.
Project Disposal
• Revise specifications and implement if necessary (ensuring the costs are agreed by the National On-site Resort Manager).
• Provide necessary paperwork to accountants to process accounts and VAT returns.
5. JUL 2006 – MAR 2007
Self Employed
Pretoria
BUILDING CONSULTANT
Responsibilities
• Designing and drawing of Building / Site Development Plans.
• Facilitate building / site development plan application processes (submission, circulation and approval of building / site development plans) on the behalf of Architects, Building Contractors, Home Owners and other Professional Consultants.
• Facilitate the 2nd dwelling, sub division building line encroachments rezoning application processes (submission, circulation and approval) on the behalf of Architects, Building Contractors, Home Owners and other Professional Consultants.
• Building advisor / consultant.
6a. DEC 2005 – JUN 2006
APR 2004 – OCT 2004
SEP 2001 – MAR 2004
City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Centurion & Pretoria Office
CHIEF BUILDING INSPECTOR
(Acting Chief Building Inspector: Sep 01-Mar 04)
Responsibilities
• Ensure that building development complies with the National Building Regulations and relevant legislation by executing building inspections.
• Prevent illegal building activities.
• Provide building contractors, public and other role players with correct information, comments and advice; contributes to the general quality of the environment and lessens contraventions.
• Administrative duties (compile monthly building inspection report, compile monthly building statistical report for the Manager: Building Control, issue occupation certificates / consent – to – use certificates)
• Personnel issues.
• Communicate with the Building Inspectors on a daily basis to ensure good relations and group dynamics.
• Day to day management of building inspectors section: Planning, Organising, Leading, Co-ordination and Control.
• Client relations.
• Correspondence.
• Uniform standards: internal training, arrange external seminars, etc.
6b. NOV 2004 – NOV 2005
City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Centurion Office
ACTING CHIEF BUILDING CONTROL
Responsibilities
• Assist the Manager: Building Control in enforcing the requirements of the National Building Regulations.
• Supervise processes for the approval of building plans.
• Supervise building – process control, leading to the issuing of occupation certificates.
• Initiate the law enforcement process by identifying transgressions and acting on complaints.
• Supervise the approval process of applications for hoarding within the Regional Office.
• Supervise the maintenance of a Regional registry and archival function (for building plans).
• Maintain constant feedback so as to inform the spatial planning / land use management processes.
• Provide building – related information and advice to the public.
• Supervise operational activities within the Regional Office.
• Organising of resources in order to affect functional KPA’S.
• Provide leadership and vision.
• Control the application of resources and efficiency and effectiveness of systems and procedures within the Regional Office.
6c. JUN 1994 – AUG 2001
City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Centurion Town Council
SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR
Responsibilities
• Building and drainage inspections.
• Act as representative of Council (court cases, etc.)
• Identify contraventions.
• Ensure that the initial phase of the law enforcement process is exercised effectively and timorously in consultation with other role players.
• Issue occupation certificates.
• Pro – actively and timorously intervene in order to play a meaningful role in assisting applicants to comply with the law.
• Maintain an orderly work environment by managing files and other documentation according to prescribed formats.
• Provide detailed records on building files regarding conditions found during building inspections etc.
6d. JUN 1989 – MAY 1994
City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Verwoerdburg Town Council
BUILDING PLAN INSPECTOR
(Plan Examiner)
Responsibilities
• Checking and approving of building and site development plans.
• Administrative duties.
• Compile monthly building statistics report.
• Act as project co-ordinator between the City Council and the Building Contractors / Architects on Municipal Building Projects.
7. SEP 1987 – MAY 1989
City Council Germiston
BUILDING PLAN INSPECTOR
(Plan Examiner)
Responsibilities
• Checking and approving of building plans.
• Administrative duties.
• Compile monthly building statistics report.
8. JAN 1982 - AUG 1987
Department of Public Work
Architectural Division, Pretoria Head Office
INDUSTRIAL TECHNICIAN - ARCHITECTURE
Responsibilities
• Prepare tender drawings and working drawings.
• Conduct site visits and inspections.
• Represent the Department at site meetings.
• Reproduce plans of existing buildings.
• Supervise minor construction works.
Career Achievements
• Appointed as Chief Building Inspector at the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality in 2004.
• Proven successful track record in project execution as Project Manager (Vacation Recreational Services, 2007).
• Won first prize in the “Everite National Design Competition” in 1992.
• Appointed as Field Supervisor: Earthworks, by Bateman; successfully mastered this new field with proven track record of positive results.
Practical Knowledge
• Basic knowledge of boilers, lifts, escalators, electrical installations (db boards etc.), air conditioners
• Knowledge of septic tanks and French drains
• Knowledge of Bill of Quantities (know how to prepare a bill of quantities for a housing project)
• Knowledge of Scope of Works (know how to prepare a scope of works for a project)
• Knowledge of Project Planning (Microsoft Office Project 2007)
• Knowledge of site levelling (dumpy level)
• Knowledge of building contracts (JBCC 2000 & Fidic)
• Knowledge of Construction Health & Safety Regulations
• Sound understanding of the National Building Regulations – SANS 10400
• Sound understanding of the Standardized specification for civil engineering construction – SANS 1200
• Knowledge / experience of the following Permits (General Access to Work Permit, Health & Safety Permit, Excavation permit, Site Establishment Permit, etc.)
• Knowledge / experience of Method Statements
• Knowledge / experience of Safe Work Procedures
• Knowledge / experience of Risk Assessments
• Knowledge / experience of Toolbox talks & Daily Site Tasks Instructions (D.S.T.I’s)
• Knowledge / experience of Rigging Studies
• Knowledge / experience of Working Programmes (Microsoft Project)
• Knowledge / experience of Weekly Progress Reports
• Knowledge / experience of Quality Control Procedures (QCP’s)
• Knowledge / experience of Technical / Engineering Queries
Professional Skills
Memberships Previous member of the SA Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP)
Registered as Professional Senior Architectural Technologist
Computer • Microsoft: Office Word 2003 / 2007
• Office Excel 2003 / 2007
• Office Outlook 2003 / 2007
• Office Project 2007
• Billcost - Project Manager (Bill of Quantities programme)
• Caddie 11
• Skype
Transferable Skills
Administrative • Well-organised; good planner and time-manager.
Adaptable • Flexibility and positive attitude to change
Attention to detail • Focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Attention to detail, planning, organization, and daily delivery requirements
Communication • Able to communicate orally, in writing, or via electronic means, in a manner appropriate to the audience.
• Excellent listener and communicator, effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
• Proven track record in presenting comfortably and effectively to Board groups and executive audiences
• Able to interact with other people at all levels of the organization.
Confident • Effective judgement and decision making skills.
Creative • Creative, pro-active and innovative.
Customer Service • Service oriented attitude and great customer facing skills
Enthusiasm • Willing to learn and adapt to changing environments
• Enthusiastic with the ability to motivate self and others in a pressurised environment.
Initiative • Able to see opportunities and to set and achieve goals.
Leadership • An inspiring leader with the ability to think laterally, provide solutions and exercise independent judgment in the resolution of problems.
• Proven leadership skills involving managing, developing and motivating teams to achieve their objectives.
Management • Able to manage, develop and motivate people; a good teacher / mentor.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a team environment.
• Ability to coordinate group projects and complex timelines
• Able to organise people and systems effectively to achieve business objectives
Motivated • Focused, self motivated and target driven; determined to succeed.
• Self-motivated
Numeracy • Memorising figures
People Skills • Good interpersonal skills - works well with others, motivates and encourages
• Ability to relate well to others and establish good working relationships
Pressure • Used to working under pressure and meeting strict deadlines.
Problem Solving • Logical approach to analysing problems and determining key issues.
• Able to solve complex problems through strong planning and strong implementation skills, and help others deal with ambiguities
• Able to evaluate complex problems, develop alternatives and consider their impact on the organization
Resilient • Able to cope with ambiguity, contradiction, stress and uncertainty
Results Driven • Results-driven approach to achieving tasks and objectives
• Results oriented - focused on productive and high-yield activities
Teamwork • A constructive team member contributes practically to the success of the team.
• Strong teamwork, motivation and collaboration skills.
Time management • Strong prioritisation and time management skills with particular focus on meeting deadlines
• Track record for meeting timelines and meeting expectations
• Ability to coordinate group projects and complex timelines
Quick learner • Versatile and able to learn new tasks/skills quickly.
Interests
• Cooking; home pastry chef; enjoy baking bread, cakes, puddings; braai etc.
• Interested in all sports (rugby, cricket, golf, athletics, tennis, etc.).
• Keen golfer.
• Captain of the tennis team (play club level)
• Reading autobiography’s of great sport personalities / stars.
• Sketching of buildings, streetscape, etc. as relaxation.
References
Available on request.
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