Civil Engineer with vast experience

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Skills keywords: auto-cad, civil engineering, health & safety, project management

Short Bio:

Construction Site Supervisor/Civil Engineer with over 25 years’ experience in the Civil and Building Works Construction Sector. Key areas of expertise include: management of large teams of Subcontractors, Labourers, Foremen, Quality Control Inspectors and Site Engineers; delivering effective training and supervision ensuring projects are completed on time.

Current location:  Limpopo, South Africa - View on map

Nationality: South African

Preferred Sector of Employment:  accounting and finance

Spoken languages: english

Location I am interested in working: Anywhere

Education/Training

Project Management (CePAM) University of South Africa: RSA 2012
BSc Civil Engineering: HW University: USA 2005
National Diploma Civil Engineering: GPI Quetta, PKA 1989
Matric in Science Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education: Lahore (PAK) 1983
Improving Design Construction Interface Training Global Prospectus Institute: Johannesburg (RSA) 2014
Fire Fitting Training Mesong Fire and Safety Equipment: Limpopo (RSA) 2013
Working at Heights Training US 229998/229995L: Gravity Training: Pretoria (RSA) 2013
FIDIC Training Binnington Copeland and Associates: Lephalale (RSA) 2012
Contract Law Training Binning Ton Copeland and Associates: Lephalale (RSA) 2011
Vibratory Rammers Training Wacker Neuson: Johannesburg (RSA) 2011
AutoCAD FET College: Lephalale (RSA) 2011
Lighting Plant Erection MPSJV: Lephalale (RSA) 2010
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment IRICA Global: Lephalale (RSE) 2010
AutoCAD 2D and 3D International Computer College: SKP (PAK) 2003
Computer Training International Computer College: SKP (PAK) 2003

Professional Memberships

SACPCMP Professional Construction Management (Pr CM) RSA Applied
SAICE South African Institute of Civil Engineering No 20121084 2012
ASCE American Society of Civil Engineering, Affiliate Member no 91741716 2012

Experience

Apr 2013 – present
PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF AFRICA (PTY) LTD
Senior Civil Supervisor/Civil Engineer/Construction Manager

• Operating on the Medupi Power Station Projects (Eskom Holding PYT Limited), applying commercial best practice to Site Supervision in respect of applicable policies and procedures
• Providing efficient Site Supervision service during the civil works phase; ensuring the execution of capital projects on site, delivering on time, budget, the required quality and environmental needs; contributing to the efficiency of the project in the execution phase
• Ensuring full compliance with approved project Health & Safety directives whilst being involved in QCPs /ITPs and method statements as identified by the relevant quality control flow chart
• Integrating the HVAC system, Floor epoxy in the substations; ensuring all quality documentation is signed off on a daily basis prior to hand over
• Closely monitoring the progress of contractually specified quality as defined by the approved schedule; determining on site progress against the approved schedule; compiling daily and weekly reports indicating all major activates and progress
• Receiving daily logs from main contractor for review and sign off; reviewing all drawings and notifying the Package Manager of any issues regarding constructability and design deficiencies
• Raising RFI’s for issues in design processes or materials; arranging, organizing and chairing weekly progress meetings, keeping accurate minutes and distributing notes as appropriate
• Monitoring main contractor productivity and corrective action to completed works; taking corrective action to realign activity schedules delayed by external issues (rainy season and strike action)
• Leading, mentoring, coaching and supervising Construction Training on site for all staff; organizing the on-site Construction Assistants, rules and regulations in accordance with SABS standards including ISO

Jul 2006 – Mar 2013
MURRAY AND ROBERTS CONSTRUCTION (PTY) LTD
Site Agent
• Operating on the Medupi Power Station Joint Venture MPS JV between August 2009–March 2013, supervising the Earthworks section valued at R400 million, part of the 4th largest fired coal power station in the world
• Successfully managing a team of 3 Site Engineers, 7 Foremen, 75 Labourers and 2 subcontractors (45 labourers); delivering effective mentoring, coaching and supervision of construction training; developing and training university students on vocational learning placements
• Accountable for earthworks, backfill, bulk layer works, asphalt roads, water bound macadam roads, using core labour, managing the subcontractors for clean and dirty water pipeline and sewer line installations; delivering specialisation in STG layers works
• Ensuring daily planning/integration meetings with client and business units, preventing issues and obstacles to project delivery, managing cost and quality of works
• Successfully managing daily QA / QC inspections on site preventing re-works; handling procurement and risk management; monitoring daily costs submitted by Engineers and Foreman’s
• Compiling the pre-plan Weekly Earthworks Division production staff meetings including RFI drawings and follow ups
• Accountable for temporary and permanent access roads and bulk excavations; installations, backfills and carrying out all Clegg hammer, Troxler and sand replacement tests ensuring full compliance with specification; storm water lines, sewer lines and waste water lines
• Effectively delivering all daily housekeeping and environmental tasks on-site including keeping records of any additional works, site instructions and compiling day works/follow ups of payments and claims
• Managing the risk and opportunities within the earthworks contract with commercial department; assisting QS with monthly cost reporting; ensuring monthly payment certificates are submitted on time
• Managing the Drilling and Blast subcontractors, electronic blast activities, road deviations and accommodation of traffic; organizing individual development training (IDP) Flag Man on site whilst managing the G5,G6 and G4 material stock pile and dust suppression on a daily basis
• Managing the Earthworks Plant Control, maintaining time sheets for each shift; preparing weekly/monthly programs of works; managing labourers working hours via the TDS System; arranging and delivering weekly progress meetings; attending monthly Health and Safety meetings
• Actively involved in the production of daily (INVOCOM) monthly payments certificates (subcontractors, Plant Supplier)
• Operating on the Medupi Power Station Joint Venture MPS JV between August 2009–March 2013, supervising the Earthworks section valued at R400 million, part of the 4th largest fired coal power station in the world
• Successfully managing a team of 3 Site Engineers, 7 Foremen, 75 Labourers and 2 subcontractors (45 labourers); delivering effective mentoring, coaching and supervision of construction training; developing and training university students on vocational learning placements
• Accountable for earthworks, backfill, bulk layer works, asphalt roads, water bound macadam roads, using core labour, managing the subcontractors for clean and dirty water pipeline and sewer line installations; delivering specialisation in STG layers works
• Ensuring daily planning/integration meetings with client and business units, preventing issues and obstacles to project delivery, managing cost and quality of works
• Successfully managing daily QA / QC inspections on site preventing re-works; handling procurement and risk management; monitoring daily costs submitted by Engineers and Foreman’s
• Compiling the pre-plan Weekly Earthworks Division production staff meetings including RFI drawings and follow ups
• Accountable for temporary and permanent access roads and bulk excavations; installations, backfills and carrying out all Clegg hammer, Troxler and sand replacement tests ensuring full compliance with specification; storm water lines, sewer lines and waste water lines
• Effectively delivering all daily housekeeping and environmental tasks on-site including keeping records of any additional works, site instructions and compiling day works/follow ups of payments and claims
• Managing the risk and opportunities within the earthworks contract with commercial department; assisting QS with monthly cost reporting; ensuring monthly payment certificates are submitted on time
• Managing the Drilling and Blast subcontractors, electronic blast activities, road deviations and accommodation of traffic; organizing individual development training (IDP) Flag Man on site whilst managing the G5,G6 and G4 material stock pile and dust suppression on a daily basis
• Managing the Earthworks Plant Control, maintaining time sheets for each shift; preparing weekly/monthly programs of works; managing labourers working hours via the TDS System; arranging and delivering weekly progress meetings; attending monthly Health and Safety meetings
• Actively involved in the production of daily (INVOCOM) monthly payments certificates (subcontractors, Plant Supplier)

Mar 2009 – Jul 2009
BOMBELA GAUTRAIN RAPID RAIL PROJECT BCJV (PTY) LTD
Site Supervisor
• Operating on the Centurion roads (R15 million) project; leading and managing a team of 1 Junior Engineer, 1 Foremen, 35 Labourers and 3 Subcontractors; organizing on-site training for construction supervisors; implementing rules and regulations (SABS standard include (HSC+ ISO)), keeping project on track
• Delivering the premix road and culvert extension, retaining wall and Jean Avenue (over N1 bridge); traffic accommodation kerbs and side drains, pipelines, trenches excavation and backfill compaction
• Accountable for delivering daily reports to Project Manager, receiving and implementing new instructions; managing Quality control with Clint QC
• Preparing weekly programs and follow ups; working collaboratively with client departments including provincial government, municipality, traffic departments and Telkom
• Preparing and delivering weekly meetings with subcontractors; defining progress reports, safety meetings and handling staff and labourers disciplinary actions
Key achievements include:
• Doubling the Centurion roads upgrade of intersections and extensions of the storm water line sewer line

Jul 2006 – Feb 2009
BEDFORD CENTRE SHOPPING MALL PROJECT
Site Supervisor
• Working on the (R800 million) roads construction and (R5 million) shopping mall projects including 500 luxury apartments, 4 level parking deck and 150m tunnel between two existing sites; managing a team of 2 Foremen, 25 Labourers and 3 Subcontractors
• Mentoring, coaching and supervising construction training on site alongside construction supervisors within set guidelines (SABS) and HSC/ISO standards
• Building premix roads, concrete roads, precast and in situ kerbs, handling bulk excavations, piling and piers works, retaining walls, concrete works, retaining walls, paving work pathways and traffic accommodation during new and widening roads phase (in busy suburban area)
• Delivering snagging lists for painting and plaster finishing works on shopping mall/apartments (phase 3); dry walls, timber works and decks, managing subcontractors and production; preparing weekly and monthly works programs whilst attending cost control meetings with QS and Site Engineers
• Accountable for meetings with Architect Consultant (planning and submissions RFI’s), on-site quality control with QC Inspector on a daily basis; working with the procurement department regarding on-site materials (paving blocks, G5 material); organizing PPE according to PLA, attending monthly SHE meetings
• Handling practical completions of garden areas (ground floor to 5th), ensuring sufficient water proofing

Nov 2005 – Jun 2006
TERRA TECH CIVIL CONSTRUCTION
Site Agent
• Handling preparation and submission of new roads, sewers and storm water line tenders
• Attending site meetings; establishing tender timelines for urban planning schedules, City Park, Ekhurulehne and Municipalities

Aug 2001 – Oct 2005
PETTER CONSTRUCTION T/A SMM STEEL AND CONSTRUCTION PTY (LTD)
Site Agent/Site Engineer
• Managing, training, mentoring and coaching a team of 2 Foremen, 1 Junior Engineers, 56 labourers, 1 Community Labour Officer (CLO) and 6 subcontractors
• Implementing training for on-site supervisors and workers according to SABS standards (HSE & ISO)
• Developing a variety of projects including Bedford Civic Centre, Daveyton Government Health Clinic, extension of Waterloo Licensing Department and Brakpan Licensing Department; delivering dry walls works, extension of West Rand municipality, roads, earthworks and storm water lines; MDM building project, extension and renovation of houses; Midrand Muslim cemetery
• Handling progress reports, costs, quality control, road and building works on site with client; Health and Safety meetings; Timekeeping and industrial variations

Oct 1998 – Jun 2001
CIC INTERIORS AND CONSTRUCTION (CIVIL WORKS)
Owner
• On a self-employed basis, delivering building renovations, works, dry walls and office maintenance; submitting quotations for maintenance works and implementing developmental training to site labourers

Apr 1995 – Dec 1997
SSTP IRRIGATION AND POWER DEPARTMENT; GOVT OF PUNJAB
Site Engineer (Civil)
• Maintaining and controlling the (World Bank) canal irrigation supply project in Punjab Provence; preparing measurement book for farmer payments, assisting the farmers in irrigation bore whole pump, building pump houses, inspecting for water condition with field irrigation officers, controlling water and bore hole quality

Jan 1993 – Feb 1995
SINACO ENGINEERS (PTY) LTD
Site Engineer (Civil)

May 1989 – Dec 1992
PUBLIC HEATH ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT; GOVT OF PUNJAB
Supervisor