FOCUS PROJECT MANAGEMENT- Project Manager (February 2014 to March 2015)

• Continuous application of the nine (9) knowledge of PMBOK on every project throughout the project life cycle.
• Reviewed and approved of deliverables prepared by team before communicating such to client.
• Developed skills in self and others and transfer specialist knowledge and skills to others.
• Arranged and chaired project meetings.
• Monitored and managed project scope, cost and quality.
• Developed project action registers for professional team to implement; monitor and report back to Senior PM.
• Monitored project performance against objectives and report to the Senior PM.
• Compiled and issued contract instructions.
• Liaised with the professional team on a regular basis to resolve any issues regarding the project.
• Monitored and controlled project performance against project deliverables / objectives.
• Controlled, managed and coordinated main contractor and sub-contractors duties
• Managed communication with project stakeholders
• Identified project risks and mitigate
• Contract management i.e. deliverable, BOQ, extension of time, claims etc.
• Managed and controlled project deliverables
• Managed stakeholder relationships
• Managed and coordinated overall project administration i.e. minutes, programme, early warnings meeting, NEC 3 etc.
• Issued and managed change control process
• Issued Project Management instructions and Subcontractor appointments
• Planned, coordinated and managed procurement process
• Managed , issued and controlled project documents
• Managed conflict
• Initiated project control manuals i.e. timesheets, communication manual etc.
• Developed, updated and managed project schedules
• Develop , update and manage project controls manual
• Sign off all project payments ( check submission of payment against progress on site)
• Planned, assigned, schedule and supervise the work of labourers.
• Prepared and distributed monthly reports
• Managed and facilitated contract evaluation against claims and contract deviation
• Document control management – issuing and reviewing of feasibility studies documents, numbering system control etc.
• Set- up project checklist and kick off meeting
• Compiled detailed work program, monitor progress and conduct regular updates on the program.
• Compiled snag lists prior to Architect’s inspections, issue to subcontractors for execution and monitor progress.
• Liaised with Architects and structural engineers on a regular basis to resolve any issues regarding the project.
• Ensured that the construction site is a safe work environment by compiling daily supervisor task inspection (DSTI) reports and recording and rectifying near misses.
• Leading project teams in the delivery of client requirements from inception to completion.
• Coordinating and managing all project activity, & ensuring project deliverables are achieved to plan.

Results:

• Sectional Handover Phase 1 and  2 for refurbishment -  Transnet Freight and Rail
• Practical completion for a Club House  - Client City of Tshwane
• Quality control systems  approved for managing documents – Prasa ( Incab signalling)
• Approval of the incab inception report