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Career History & Achievements

Core Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to)  

Quantity Surveyor

  • Cost Estimation: Budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.

  • Tender Preparation: Compilation of tender documents, pricing, and procurement strategy.

  • Contract Administration: JBCC, FIDIC, NEC, and GCC contracts management.

  • Project Management: Overseeing project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.

  • Cost Control: Monitoring costs during the project lifecycle, and identifying cost overruns.

  • Procurement Management: Supplier and subcontractor selection, procurement strategy, and negotiation.

  • Valuations: Interim valuations, final accounts, and progress payment assessments.

  • Risk Management: Identification, assessment, and mitigation of project risks.

  • Feasibility Studies: Analyzing project viability, financial modeling, and cost-benefit analysis.

  • Bill of Quantities: Preparation and analysis of BOQs for various projects.

  • Value Engineering: Optimization of resources and cost-saving initiatives.

  • Change Management: Managing variations, change orders, and contract amendments.

  • Cost Planning: Lifecycle costing, budget preparation, and forecasting.

  • Construction Law: Knowledge of South African construction legislation and contract law.

  • Health and Safety Compliance: Ensuring projects meet regulatory standards.

  • Sustainability: Implementing green building practices and sustainable construction methods.

  • Dispute Resolution: Mediation, arbitration, and claims management.

  • Additional: Commercial Management, Budget Monitoring, Stakeholder Engagement, Cost Reporting, Life Cycle Costing, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, Technical Audits, Resource Allocation, Project Feasibility, Client Liaison, Subcontractor Management, Pre-Contract and Post-Contract Services. 

​              Software Skillset

  • Buildsmart: Expert

  • CCS Candy: Expert

  • Excel: Expert+

  • Win QS: Expert

  • CostX: Intermediate 

  • Sage (Pastel): Expert

  • MS Projects: Expert

  • QTO: Expert

  • Autodesk CAD: Expert

  • Sketchup: Expert

  • Revit: Expert

  • Bluebeam Revu: Expert

  • Adobe: Intermediate 

  • MS Office: Expert

  • Mac OS: Expert

  • BIM: Expert

Note Worthy Project List (not limited to)

  • Hirsch’s Homestore Claremont R46 Mil

  • Melville Mansions R4.5 Mil

  • Hirsch’s Homestore Montana R41 Mil

  • Shamji Residence $3 Mil USD

  • Residence DRC $9.6 Mil USD

  • VIP Restaurant DRC –  $3.9 Mil USD

  • Kelly Residence $1.2 Mil USD

  • Office Fit-Out DRC - $750 Thousand USD

  • Corner Main Office Park R86 Mil

  • Cedar Tree Office Park R41 Mil

  • Chiselhurston Office Park R48 Mil

  • The Office of Hyde Park R42 Mil

  • Virgin Active Victory Park R42 Mil

  • Steyn City Tunnels Project R124 Mil

  • HQ Bedfordview (Only part of 35%)

  • Upper Grayston Office Park R108 Mil

  • Copper Leaf Clubhouse R35 Mil

  • 68 on Hobart R16 Mil

  • Observation Tower R700 Thousand

  • DisChem Call Centre R39 Mil

  • Toyota Darrenwood R8 Mil

  • Rivergate Shopping Centre R98 Mil

  • Toyota Braamfontein R21 Mil

  • Dainfern Office Park R5 Mil

  • Carreiras Shopping Centre R2.5 Mil

  • Dobsonville Shopping Centre R85 Mil

  • Southgate Shopping Centre Additions R22 Mil

  • Jeppe Oval Residences R14 Mil

  • Wits David Webster Residence R11 Mil

  • 133 Albert Street R6.5 Mil
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Project Manager

  • ​​Project Planning: Developing detailed project plans, defining scope, scheduling, and setting milestones.

  • Budget Management: Financial planning, cost control, budget forecasting, and financial reporting.

  • Resource Allocation: Efficient allocation and management of resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials.

  • ​Risk Management: Identifying, analyzing, and mitigating project risks; contingency planning.

  • Stakeholder Management: Engaging with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors; managing stakeholder expectations and communications.

  • ​Quality Assurance: Ensuring project deliverables meet required quality standards through regular inspections and audits.

  • ​Contract Management: Overseeing contract execution, compliance, and negotiation of terms and conditions.

  • ​Time Management: Ensuring projects are delivered on time by closely monitoring progress and adjusting schedules as necessary.

  • Team Leadership: Leading, mentoring, and motivating project teams; conflict resolution and team performance monitoring.

  • Health and Safety Management: Implementing and enforcing safety protocols; ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

  • Agile and Waterfall Methodologies: Managing projects using different methodologies, depending on the project's nature.

  • Procurement Management: Overseeing procurement processes, including supplier selection and contract negotiation.

  • Change Management: Managing project changes, including scope changes, and ensuring minimal disruption to the project.

  • Project Reporting: Preparing and presenting progress reports to stakeholders, including executive summaries and detailed analysis.

  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring projects adhere to local and national laws, standards, and regulations.

  • Additional: Risk Assessment, Vendor Management, Cost Estimation, Process Improvement, Critical Path Method (CPM), Earned Value Management (EVM), Client Liaison, Contract Negotiation, Resource Optimization, Strategic Planning, Operational Efficiency, KPI Tracking, Construction Management, Sustainability Practices, Change Control Process, Continuous Improvement.

Qualifications

  • 2012 - 2013​
    Adjudication –Dispute Resolution for all Construction Contracts. 
    University of Pretoria.

  • 2009 - 2011
    Ndip Quantity Surveying
    Tshwane University of Technology

  • 2007 - 2008
    Architectural Technology & Draughting
    Inscape Design College

  • 2001 - 2006
    Randburg High School
    Matriculate 2006

Personal Qualities

  • Polymath

  • Team Leader

  • Highly Effective Delegating Skills

  • Tenacious and Perseverance

  • Confident & Passionate

  • Focused

  • Highly Adaptable

  • Flexible

  • Honest

  • Excellent Work Ethic

  • Able to work alone

  • Excellent Management & Organisational Skills

  • Able to work under extreme pressure

  • Creative

  • Eager to Learn

  • Excellent with Finances & Cost cutting

  • Expert at Networking

  • Highly Digital Literate

  • Devoted

  • Diligent

  • Extremely Ambitious

  • Able to work closely with high net worth clients

Property Developer

  • Site Acquisition: Identifying and acquiring suitable land or properties for development.

  • Feasibility Studies: Conducting financial, market, and risk analysis to determine project viability.

  • Project Planning: Developing comprehensive development plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

  • Financial Management: Securing funding, budget management, and financial forecasting.

  • Design Coordination: Collaborating with architects, engineers, and designers to create project concepts and plans.

  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring all projects adhere to local zoning laws, building codes, and environmental regulations.

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Managing relationships with investors, lenders, municipalities, and other key stakeholders.

  • Contract Negotiation: Negotiating terms with contractors, suppliers, and service providers.

  • Construction Oversight: Monitoring the construction process to ensure it meets design specifications, budget, and timeline.

  • Sales and Marketing Strategy: Developing and executing marketing plans to promote and sell properties.

  • Risk Management: Identifying potential risks and implementing strategies to mitigate them.​

  • Market Analysis: Understanding real estate market trends, demand forecasting, and competitive analysis.

  • Urban Planning: Knowledge of urban development principles, zoning regulations, and infrastructure planning.

  • Investment Analysis: Calculating ROI, NPV, IRR, and other financial metrics to assess project profitability.

  • Environmental Sustainability: Incorporating sustainable practices and green building technologies into development projects.

  • Public Relations: Managing the public image of the development, community relations, and media communications.

  • Additional: Property Valuation, Lease Negotiation, Portfolio Management, Joint Ventures, Development, Appraisal, Land Use Planning, Capital Raising, Due Diligence, Master Planning, Sustainable, Development, Mixed-Use Development, Commercial Leasing, Residential Development, Asset Management, Project Financing, Zoning Approvals, Property Management

Construction Contracts

  • JBCC: 2005 Edition 4.1, 2007 Edition 5.0, 2013 Edition 6.0 

  • JBCC: All Nominated/Selected Subcontracts for Agreements above

  • JBCC: MBSA Domestic Subcontract Agreement

  • JBCC: Minor Works Agreement

  • FIDIC: 1st Edition 1999 Red Book, 1st Edition 1999 Yellow Book, 1st Edition 1999 Green Book, 1st Edition 1999 Silver Book

  • NEC3: Activity Schedule, Contract with BoQ, Target with Activity Schedule, Cost Reimbursable Contract, Management Contract

  • GCC 2010: Conditions of Contracts

Positions

  • ​​January 2007 - February 2016 

      Farquharson Construction & Soar Developments.
      Intern to Senior Quantity Surveyor to Top Management Level.

  • March 2016 - April 2016
    GDK Construction.
    3-month contract for Marketing.

  • May 2016 - May 2017
    Lemay Construction & Lemay Civils.
    Senior Quantity Surveyor.

  • June 2017 - December 2019
    Jansons Trading & 28zero2 Architects.
    Senior Quantity Surveyor & Project Manager.

  • January 2021 - April 2021
    Freelance Quantity Surveying

  • September 2021 - July 2023
    Urban Network - Property Developers.
    Principal Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager & Buyer.

  • August 2023 - July 2024
    Inani Construction.
    Principal Quantity Surveyor & Project Manager.

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