Armand Van Reede Van Oudtshoorn Email & Phone Number

Johannesburg, Gp, Za

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

> Planning, management, supervision and evaluation of daily activities for all projects in my portfolio.> Analysis and control of the project labour and material procurement, and expenditure.> Leadership and guidance of the Site Management teams, as well as site based support staff.

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

At Reede Dynamics, our vision is to pioneer the integration of artificial intelligence into the South African construction industry, unlocking its vast potential while addressing critical challenges. We aim to revolutionise the way construction projects are planned, executed, and maintained by leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve safety and quality standards. Our commitment extends beyond innovation; we strive to foster sustainable growth, empower local talent, and ensure AI-driven solutions are ethical and equitable. By identifying and mitigating the risks of AI adoption, we seek to build a future where technology and industry work in harmony, driving transformation in South Africa’s infrastructure landscape. Through collaboration, research, and forward-thinking development, Reede Dynamics aspires to become a trusted leader, shaping a smarter, more resilient construction ecosystem for generations to come.

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

> Project Controls consulting to companies involved in EC&I construction projects.> Advising customers on resourcing requirements.> Reviewing and developing Project Controls processes and procedures.> Reviewing software systems (and / or spreadsheet models), and advising on improvements.> Conducting “deep-dive” audits on lost or won tenders.> Presenting local and international training workshops for Project Controls for the construction environment.

Kempton Park Ah, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, South Africa

> Planning, management, supervision and evaluation of daily activities for all sites under operation.> Fleet and equipment management and logistics.> Analysis and control of operational expenditure directly contributing to overall savings for the company.> Leadership and guidance of the Project Management team, as well as the site based Team Leaders.> Planning and Scheduling of project activities.

Bel-Air, Guinea

> Establishing processes and procedures to standardize the way in which expenditure is controlled.> Control operational expenditure ensuring success in terms of $/ton costs. > Coordinate budgets within key operational divisions in the mine to adhere to their planned expenditure.> Developing and implementing of a complete standardized document control system.> Developing, implementing, and training on a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

> Managing the Planning and Cost Engineering teams for the Engineering department of our client.> Developing and implementing of Earned Value Management (EVM) processes and procedures.> Developing and implementing of master report template for the Engineering Program (±100 projects).> Conducting comprehensive cost control audits on Project Controls at the Kusile Power Station project.> Providing oversight and assurance on the Kusile Cost Control function for ±90 work packages.> Developing of costing and progress tracking and reporting dashboards for Kusile Project Controls.> Developing and implementing of Kusile Cost Control Procedure, and the Kusile Project Controls Plan.> Project Controls Manager (PCM) for Units 5 & 6 of the Kusile project.

Pretoria Area, South Africa

> Integrating of merged company’s proposals processes and procedures.> Assuring the accuracy and competitiveness of all quotations, proposals, tenders, and bids.> Interpretation and amendments to commercial and technical terms and conditions.> Assessing and mitigating project-related risk exposure in terms of the commercial (e.g. NEC, FIDIC).

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

> Standardizing estimating processes and procedures across all divisions within the enterprise.> Standardizing budget preparations, expenditure control, and forecasting processes and procedures.> Presenting Cost Engineering training sessions with the client’s personnel.> Developing job descriptions for key roles and responsibilities within the Project Controls realm.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

> Re-organization of the E&I Estimating department. > Developing and implementing of new estimating policy, processes and procedures.> Developing and implementing new tender masters using the CCS (Candy) software system.> Accountable for the accuracy and competitiveness of cost estimates for construction projects.> Growing and building supplier and customer relationships.> Business development and marketing.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

> Standardizing estimating processes and procedures across all divisions within the enterprise.> Standardizing budget preparations, expenditure control, and forecasting processes and procedures.> Presenting Cost Engineering training sessions with the client’s personnel.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

> Managing teams of professional Senior Estimators (Civils, Mechanical, Electrical and C&I)> Bid Preparation for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Turnkey Projects. > Accountable for the accuracy, reliability and quality of tender submissions to local and international clients.> Developing and implementing of new estimating policy, processes and procedures..> Developing and implementing tailor-made Excel spreadsheets.> Contract reviews (e.g. NEC, GCC, FIDIC, Bespoke).> Traveling extensively throughout South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana, United Kingdom, Italy, Dubai, India and Australia.> Develop project schedules in MS Projects and Primavera.> Develop and integrate construction schedules between the various project disciplines.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

> Trainee electrical technician on-site at ArcelorMittal (formerly Iscor) in Vanderbijlpark.> Electrical reticulation work at different areas of the ArcelorMittal plant.> Receiving and scrutinizing technical and commercial tender documents.> Establishing and maintaining relationships with suppliers of materials and equipment.> Costing of electrical and instrumentation materials for tenders and contracts.> Costing labour rates (norms / speeds) based on difficulty / inefficiency factors for tenders and contracts.> Conducting accurate 'take-off’s' (quantification) from electrical and instrumentation technical drawings.> Conducting basic electrical and instrumentation designs for cost estimates or budget quotes.> Engaging with clients, and engineering consultants during bid clarifications. > Attending site inspections all over South Africa and Africa.> Compiling of complete and professional tender submission documentation, both technical and commercial.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

> Commercial electrical reticulation> Installation of lighting and small power> Installation of cable racking> Installation of power and control cable> Installation of cable glands and terminations> Installation of control junction boxes> Installation of distribution panels

Pretoria Area, South Africa

Electrical Engineering Technician P1 Training:> 1-Phase Motors> 3-Phase Motors> Various Motor Starters> Fault Finding> Electrical Panel Wiring> Control Panel Wiring

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

One of my biggest personal goals was to pursue a line of study which would expand my set of skills beyond Electrical Engineering and Cost.

Ccp, Cost Engineering

Ccp (Formerly Ccc), Cost Engineering

I pursued this specific line of study to compliment my Cost Estimating experience with the required theoretical skills and knowledge.

N.Dip, Power Engineering, S3

I pursued Electrical Engineering studies in order to equip myself with the technical knowledge required for my career at the time. (Two S4.

Grade 12 (Matric), High School, Grade 12 (Matric)

Activities and Societies: RugbyAfrikaans (1'st Language) English (2'nd Language) Mathematics Physical Science Technical Drawing.