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Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

- Prepared detailed cost estimates and budgets for various construction projects.- Conducted cost analysis and value engineering to identify cost-saving opportunities.- Managed procurement processes, including supplier selection and contract negotiations.- Prepared and reviewed tender documents, ensuring compliance with project specifications.- Developed and maintained project schedules, ensuring timely completion of milestones.- Monitored project progress and implemented corrective actions to address delays.- Conducted regular risk assessments and updated risk management plans accordingly.- Conducted site inspections and audits to verify compliance with contractual obligations.- Prepared and presented progress reports to senior management and stakeholders.- Maintained accurate project documentation, including financial records and progress reports.- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success.

Richards Bay, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

- Assist in preparing detailed cost estimates and budgets for construction projects.- Support in the preparation of preliminary estimates and cost plans.- Perform quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications.- Assist in preparing bills of quantities (BOQs) and schedules of work.- Support in the preparation and administration of contracts, including reviewing terms and conditions.- Assist in managing contract variations and claims.- Assist in preparing regular cost reports and financial statements for clients and senior management.- Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with the budget.- Support in assessing work completed on-site and preparing progress reports.- Support in negotiating and managing supplier and subcontractor agreements.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

- Represent Greendesign on site and coordinate teams with regards to snags.- Communicate and manage all feedback from site to Professional Team, where applicable.- Managing the completion of communal snags and signing off.- Liaising with potential suppliers and meeting with them to understand offerings.- Advising team of any install or design changes made by professionals.- Managed and coordinated multiple green building certification projects, ensuring compliance.- Managed estimation processes by preparing speciality subcontractor bid packages, material procurement for project management, contracts review and preparing action lists.- Created and maintained spreadsheets using advanced Excel functions and calculations to develop reports and lists.- Assisted in project planning and coordinated construction planning, material resources and staff scheduling for simultaneous jobs, bringing projects in on-time and under-budget.- Derive green building cost savings for property owners and tenants across their property portfolios of new and existing buildings using engineering modelling and energy efficiency audits.

Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Student intern in the Construction Management and Quantity Surveying discipline at the new hospital being constructed at Bridge City, KwaMashu - Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital. This project is a joint venture between Aveng Grinaker-LTA and Enza Construction (AEJV) and is said to be the biggest construction project in KwaZulu Natal, currently. Apart from being on this project to learn, my position is to assist my mentor in managing a zone consisting of six blocks of four-storey buildings, as well as oversee the work done by the Structures Foreman and their teams on a daily basis; update them on changes on the programme and follow up on progress. I also assist in the effective running of the concrete testing and cube manufacturing labs. This is where we perform slump tests and also make small cube samples to to further tested for strength.The R2,5 billion hospital is a level 2 regional hospital that is located near the Bridge City mall, north of Durban. The hospital will have 500 beds. The hospital will serve as a referral centre for all surroundings public healthcare facilities and will alleviate the pressure from Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital which currently has a huge catchment area.

Master Of Science - Msc, Quantity Surveying

CURRENTLY REGISTERED (2024) The purpose of the qualification is to develop an intellectual with advanced abilities in applying.

Bachelor Of Science (Honours), Quantity Surveying

This course taught me about professional attributes, project management skills and quantity surveying competencies, which will allow me.

Certificate In Construction Management

This course equipped me with the practical skills I need to navigate the day-to-day management of both large- and small-scale construction.

Construction Management

Activities and Societies: Events and Projects Coordinator for the Building Science Forum - BSF, a student organisation concerned.