Project Manager (Project Manager)

• Primary Point of Contact with the Client on site and contractual activities.
• Maintain compliance to contracts
• Ensure understanding and management of contracts
• Negotiations of claims, variations, changes and disputes with contractors
• Evaluate and prepare contractor claims as required
• Ensure communication of changes on contracts to all key stakeholders.
• Develop and administer contracts and procurement compliance plans.
• Interface with the project team, and external vendors on matters such as cost, performance, progress assessment, payments, reporting, trends, and change orders.
• Manage contract milestone activities, and close-out activities, ensure orderly turnover of Project.
• Act as a liaison and coordinator amongst key stakeholder’s
• Report contract(s) performance on a regular basis.
• Manage Project Plan.
• Conduct and Chair weekly Project Construction Meetings.
• Manage SHEQ Compliance.
• Issue contractual letters (Site Instructions, Early Warning/Notifications).
• Review and respond to Contractors claims and notifications (Early
• Warning/Notifications, Payment Certificates, Invoices, and VO/VR etc.)
• Conflict resolutions and Change Management

Projects done

• Shell Biofuel Project (Civil, Mechanical and E&I)

Detail scope:

• Install a new FAME off-loading pump at the existing road receipt facility
• Install a new pipeline from the off-loading pump to tanks T22 & T23
• Repair and convert tanks T22 & T23 to FAME storage
• Install a heating and recirculation system for the FAME
• Install a new pipeline from tanks T22 & T23 to a FAME loading pump bay
• Install 2 new FAME loading pumps
• Install a FAME metering skid for 3 loading arms
• Shell Additive Project (Civil, Mechanical and E&I)

Detail scope

• Install 2 x Additive Tanks
• Installation of Electrical cabling and field devices.
• Earthing Installation
• Cleaning and filing of underground Tanks
• Installation of Electrical reticulation system from the MCC to the Tanks and Skids
• Supply and Installation of 2 x Dosing Skids
• Supply and Installation of 2 x Offloading Skids
• Supply and Installation of Pumps
• Supply and Installation of MCC Buckets
• Supply and Installation of Piping
• Tank 10 Refurbishment/Repair Project (Civil, Mechanical and E&I)
• Refurbishment of welds,
• Supply and Installation of piping
• Supply and Installation of Electrical Equipment/Materials
• Civils Pipe Supports Foundations

• Ensuring Compliance with mine and construction regulations.
• Development of a detailed Project Plan aligned to overall deliverables
• Participation in the project meetings
• Create, maintain and utilize
• Project Cost Management to manage projects,
• Responsible for resource identification and Effectively manage all Project Resources
• Implement procurement strategies
• Implement materials management systems.
• Site Establishment
• Submit, Approve, and track orders,
• Negotiate, secure and manage the services of Sub Contractors,
• Ensure SHEQ compliance
• Preparation of Bids for suppliers and do adjudications,
• Client Relationship Building,
• Appoint and Manage Design Consulting teams

Manage and report on financials relating to overall Project:

• Cash flow,
• Supplier Invoices and Customer Invoices
• Debtor
• Sureties Bonds, Guarantees

Projects done

• Batching Plant Design, Erection, Installation and Maintenance

Detail scope:

• Electrical Connections
• Mechanical connections
• Power supply
• Rockall Protection Projects

Detail scope:

• Core drilling
• Securing Rockall protection mesh

• Ensuring compliance for Construction Work Permit Registrations
• Development of a detailed Project Plan aligned to overall deliverables
• Participation in the project meetings
• Create, maintain and utilize Project Cost Management to manage projects
• Responsible for resource identification and Effectively manage all Project Resources
• Arrange and procure all Project equipment (major and minor)
• Submit, approve, and track orders
• Negotiate, secure and manage the services of Sub Contractors,
• Recordkeeping of proceedings of each meeting to ensure easy accessibility,
• Ensure SHEQ compliance
• Preparation of Bids for suppliers and do adjudications
• Client Relationship Building
• Appoint and Manage Design Consulting teams

Manage and report on financials relating to overall Project:
Cash flow,
Supplier Invoices and Customer Invoices
Debtor
Sureties Bonds, Guarantees
Managing Local SME’S and EPWP job creation and training

Projects in Progress
132/11KV Bronkhorstspruit Substation Refurbishment = R 105 Million

Detail scope:

• Construct New switch room Building
• 132 KV Protection and Control Panels
• SCADA
• 11KV Switchgear
• 132Kv/11Kv Step Down Transformer
• 132KV GIS Feeder Bay
• Auxiliary Equipment
• Telecoms
• Lighting and Small Power
• Maintenance of Existing Transformers, GIS and existing building
• Earth grid etc

• Electrical Health, Quality & Safety - Making sure all work is completed in line with the company’s ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System,
• Ensure Contractors comply with the Health and Safety Specifications of both legislation, and client requirements,
• Ensuring all accidents are properly recorded, reported, and investigated,
• Ensuring Health and Safety Representatives are appointed,
• Resolve any disputes which come up, managing conflict, and identifying areas for improvement in the company’s contracting processes,
• Conduct monthly inspections, and submit the required reports,
• Responsible for toolbox talks, induction training, and weekly SHEQ reports,
• Ensuring Daily Inspections are submitted to the Client and signed off,
• Subcontractors SHE and Quality File Evaluation,
• Conduct both SHE and Quality Audits,
• Conduct Monthly Reports,
• New Employees Inductions,
• Client Liaison on Safety and Quality,
• Coordinate Activities between Stakeholders and Subcontractor Management,
• Compiling Data Packs

• Conduct Research on new business products,
• Business Establishment and Business Planning,
• Cost Management,
• Business Marketing and Sales,
• Client Liaison and Customer Satisfactory,
• Risk Management and Control,
• Stock Control, Issuing of Invoices, and managing Purchase Orders

• Responsible for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of all projects, including defects period,
• Acting as the first point of contact for the client, design team, site managers, subcontractors, suppliers and the general public
• Ensure SHEQ Compliance - Controlling risk and minimise uncertainty by adhering to a policy of open communication, and implementing effective process management systems
• Production and presenting of progress reports to the design team and client at monthly progress meetings,
• Issuing project related information to the design team, subcontractors, site manager, quantity surveyor, etc. and obtaining appropriate comments/approval as required,
• Coordinating the activities of our team of professionals and technicians for the purpose of achieving the goal of the project; highlighting any potential problems, and proposing solutions to the construction team as well as the design team if required,
• Creating Clear Deliverables - Understand exactly what our client wants and what our team is capable of delivering, this acts as a roadmap to project completion as well as guidelines for effective communication,
• Assessing effect of design changes on costs, ensuring clear processes and procedures are in place to ensure costs are passed on properly in line with contracts,
• Cost management and reconciliation, invoice / purchase approval, and budgetary control
• Ensure that the procedure, rules, regulations, and promulgated laws governing project management are well adhered to,
• Master plan - managing, coordinating and organizing project team, procurement methods, technologies and resources, monitoring construction plan and identification and analysis of risks (PEST),
• Responsible for all business management activities to operate the day to day running of accounts, financial reports, cash flow management, etc.
• Project Resources Identification and Appointments
• Conduct staff performance reviews and managing performance appraisals,

Projects completed

• Avon Peaking Power Projects (670MW) = R 80 Million

Manage multiple Large/Major engineering projects simultaneously from start to finish,
Development of a detailed Project Plan aligned to overall deliverables and Project life cycle,
Participation in the project meetings,
Create, maintain and utilize Project Cost Management to manage projects,
Responsible for resource identification and Effectively manage all Project Resources,
Arrange and procure all Project equipment (major and minor),
Submit, approve, and track orders,
Arrange and secure transportation and /or shipping services,
Negotiate, secure and manage the services of Sub Contractors,
Recordkeeping of proceedings of each meeting to ensure easy accessibility,
Ensure SHEQ compliance,
Pricing and Preparation of Bids,
Client Relationship Building

Manage and report on financials relating to overall Project:Cash flow,
Supplier Invoices and Customer Invoices
Debtor
Sureties Bonds, Guarantees

Projects Done
5,2 MW Darling Wind Farm (Maintenance)
73,8 MW Noblesfontein Wind Farm (Maintenance)
27 MW Klipheuwel Wind Farm (Maintenance)
100 MW Khathu Solar Farm (BOP)= R70 Million
138 MW Jeffrey’s Bay Wind Farm (BOP) = R66 Million

Cost Estimation
Pricing and Preparation of Bids
Supplier selection, and management
Get potential clients and negotiate deals, Scan media, tender bulleting etc. for Tenders
Determine necessary resources for the Project
Presentation of tenders to the tender Board.
Arrange and coordinate site briefings during tender stage/bidding stage
Ensuring that the company complies with all construction regulations and as per Client’s requirements
Presentations to potential clients (e.g, Eskom)

Supply Chain Management, Tender Adjudication and Place orders with Subcontractors, Identify Potential Suppliers, Contract Negotiations Subcontractors etc.

Project Scheduling: Monitor progress with Suppliers and the Erection/Construction at site,

Substation, Protection Panels and Overhead Lines Design reviews,

Invoice/ Payment Certificate Evaluations,

Project Reporting: Site Visits to monitor progress and deliveries,

Integration: Subcontractors Scope Integration to ensure smooth completion of the Project,

Ensuring company complies with all construction regulations / as per Client's requirements,

Compile/Consolidate Procurement schedule,

Manufacturers and Site Inspections,

Witnessing FAT and SAT Test.

Projects completed

3 x 132 KV Substations Stations (Transnet National Multi Pipeline Project) = R 40 Million

Contracts Management: Supply Chain Management, Place orders with suppliers, Identify Potential Suppliers, Contract negotiations with Client etc.

Get potential Clients and negotiate deals

Project Cost Estimating: Compile Bill of Quantities for costing

Project Scheduling: Reporting to the Client on the Procurement Schedule/plan, Monitor the progress with suppliers and the erection/construction at site.

Project Costing/Forecast: Cash flow Projection, Invoice Approvals

Risk Management; Identify potential risk and eliminate, mitigate or accept. Implement change management were applicable.

Project Reporting: weekly report done and sent to the client and also the General Manager; Site Visits to monitor progress and deliveries

Project Integration: Ensure that the relevant information is received from the Engineer for costing, and the budget to be verified with Finance and Quality of work to be verified with the Quality Control, Ensure the Site Manage is in the loop with regard to equipment deliveries and ensure that the client has accepted the goods in good condition.

Ensuring that the company complies with all construction regulations and as per Client's requirements

Human Resource Management: Conduct interviews for new candidates

Compile Material Data Record for hand over

Managing Maintenance activities from the Site Manager at site and compile a report back to the General Manager.

Projects completed

Xstrata GGV Coal Mine (2 x Luffing Stacker) = R 66 Million

Xstrata GGV Maintenance of the Coal Handling and Processing Plant = R 16 million

Managing and Controlling Project Scope (Stringing and Cabling Material Estimation),
Project Planning/Scheduling (Establishing and Managing Project Risk: Identifying the risk, implementing risk strategy and mitigating the risk; MS Project scheduling),
Project Cost: Creating a spread sheet on cash flow projection, and Invoice approvals,
Project Procurement: Contract Management; Drafting of contracts and submit to the buyer for finalization; Ensuring the contract is signed and ensuring the evaluation of the contract data/ documents is checked e.g. (Technical Evaluation; SHE and Quality Evaluation),
Leading and Managing Project Human Resources: Ensuring that there are enough resources to run the project, and compiling a resource matrix,
Accepting Responsibility for Quality Management: Ensuring the Inspection and test Plans are available for construction,
Managing Project Communication: Conducting meeting for project feedback and also follow-up with individuals for project progress,
Project Time: Ensuring that the deadlines/milestones on the schedule are met,
Project Integration; Compile the work breakdown structure; and working with the following departments to achieve the goal (Telecoms; Substation Design; Protection; Controls; Measurements; Metering etc.),
Project control and site visit to ensure that the work is done according to the scope,
Materials management e.g. (Cables; Conductors; Clamps etc.),
Requesting quotes from the suppliers,
Payments control: Payments done on SAP and reports are done for cost control purposes,
Conflict Resolutions: Resolving disputes when and as they arise within the project life cycle,
Project Reporting; Compiling a project report weekly and monthly (The reports contains the Cost Quality SHE, Time and KPI’s),
Conducting Cost Estimation and variance Explanations.

Projects completed
Beta-Delphi project (409 km, 400KV Transmission line and 2x Reactor feeders on both ends) = R 456 million
Serumulo / Iziko Capacitor Banks (Two sets of series capacitors on both substations ends)     = R 254 million
Dedisa Substation (400KV/132 KV Transformer and 2 x 132KV Feeders) = R 70 million

Senior Technician at Eskom
(April 2001 – May 2005)
Creating Conceptual Drawings/Designs for Transmission Substations; Produce a bill of Quantities for the Substation work e.g. (Steelwork, Equipment, Hardware and Conductors); Determining and specifying major equipment e.g. (Circuit Breakers; Isolators etc.);
Cost estimation during the feasibility studies of the project; Produce as build drawing for Substations work; Site visits during construction to ensure that the work performed is according to the designs;
Produce the order documents to be processed by the Project Manager;
Being involved in a project from conceptual phase to close out phase/ commissioning; Operating computer aided design packages e.g. (MicroStation V8; Aim);

 
Technial Officer at Telkom (July 1998 – March 2001)
Responsible for the exchange backup on the weekly basis; Exchange generator maintenance;
Battery room maintenance;
Modules replacements for the telephones exchange;
Configuration of the telephone modules;
Remote terminal maintenance;
Attending faults from the Line Terminal Units;
Installations of new Telephone PABX and Fax Lines. Fault Finding and Fitting.