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Work History
Education
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Certification
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ADAM ZAMANI SIAMAIYA

ADAM ZAMANI SIAMAIYA

Quantity Surveyor

Summary


Strategic Quantity Surveyor with 8 years of experience preparing contracts and tender documents, performing cost analysis for building projects and monitoring costs and use of company resources. Results-driven and motivated professional proficient in Microsoft Packages. Committed to efficiently managing commercial and contractual aspects of projects. Versatile, enterprising, dynamic and enthusiastic.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
5
5
Languages

Work History

Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager

Indumeni Trading
Dundee, KwaZulu Natal
03.2020 - 06.2022

March 2020 to December 2020 (Quantity Surveyor)

January 2021 to June 2022 promoted (Quantity Surveyor and Projects manager)


Projects

  • Durban University of Technology for the construction of Steve Biko Student Centre Hall and Park (R4 494089.00) March 2020 to November 2020.
  • Elangeni College TVET Renovations at Ntuzuma Campus (R16 Million) March 2020 October 2020
  • IDT Covid 19 KwaZulu Natal Schools water tank and stands installation projects March 2020 to October.
  • Sub-Contractor under Enza Construction for Plumbing and Drainage for Dundee Junior Secondary School (R3 Million) November 2020-October 2021
  • Construction of 8 affluent Private residential (R16 Million) October 2021 – June 22

Duties

  • Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
  • Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for construction sites.
  • Delivered comprehensive bid proposals for Plumbing and Drainage (Dundee Junior Secondary School) and 8 affluent private residential projects and gained client approval on costs.
  • Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data.
  • Calculated correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors and vendors.
  • Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.
  • Used microsoft excel, microsoft project and microsoft word to prepare contracts, budgets, bills of quantities,program of works and all relevant construction documents.
  • Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
  • Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks and limitations.
  • Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work.
  • Maintained privacy and confidentiality of all information for existing and prospective clients to protect personal and business interests.


Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager

Reliance Construction Pvt Ltd
Bulawayo
03.2014 - 01.2020

March 2014 to January 2016 (Junior Quantity Surveyor)

February 2016 to January 2020 promoted to (Senior Quantity Surveyor and Projects Manager )

Projects

  • Construction of 15 new maternity waiting homes under United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) program (Ntoli Clinic Plumtree, St Lukes Mission Mat North, Matibi Mission Masvingo Province) (April 2014 to June 2016)
  • Construction of a strong room for SDA Zimbabwe Union Conference – Bulawayo (April to June 2017)
  • New construction of a 1000m boundary wall for Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ) (June to September 2017)
  • New construction of a boundary wall for Bakers Inn Belmont branch (August to November 2017)
  • Refurbishment of 20 staff houses for Pretoria Portland Cement Zimbabwe for their Gwanda Plant (PPC Colleen Bawn) (September 2017 to April 2018)
  • Refurbishment of Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) Internet Resource Centers (Queens park and Belmont) – Bulawayo (February 2018 to July 2018)
  • Refurbishments of Lupane State University Agribank branch (April to September 2018)
  • Refurbishments to INALA Branch, Agribank, Bulawayo (April to October 2018)
  • Refurbishments of 28 Bulawayo City Council (BCC) Modernized Public Toilets Project (January 2018 to October 2019)
  • Renovations of private residential homes for the greater part of 2019 (June to December 2019)

Duties

  • Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
  • Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers.
  • Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for construction sites.
  • Conducted feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labor costs.
  • Generated cost and value reports to produce accurate information on cash flow.
  • Purchased materials and coordinated deliveries to and from construction sites.
  • Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data.
  • Calculated correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors and vendors.
  • Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.
  • Delivered comprehensive bid proposals for projects and gained client approval on costs.
  • Used microsoft excel and microsoft word to prepare contracts, budgets and bills of quantities.
  • Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
  • Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks and limitations.
  • Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work.
  • Maintained privacy and confidentiality of all information for existing and prospective clients to protect personal and business interests.

Scholarship and Resource Administrator

Higher Life Foundation
Bulawayo
02.2012 - 02.2014

Other Working Experience

Voluntary social work

Tertiary School Administrator February - July 2012

Resource centre Administrator August 2012 to February 2014


Duties

  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Msiteli High
Bulawayo
01.2006 - 11.2011

Diploma - Quantity Surveying

Bulawayo Polytechnic
Bulawayo
03.2012 - 03.2016

Skills

Project development understanding

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Accomplishments

  • Managed to negotiate for escalations, variations and revision of Bills of quantities during the PPC renovation (20 senior staff houses) works (PPC had a zero policy in allowing for revision of such) the project was for 8 Months (September 2017 to April 2018)
  • Supervised team of 20 staff members at Reliance Construction.
  • Saved 20% of our budgeted expenditure by completing the refurbishments at Agribank and POTRAZ in time and with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Dispute resolution (during the construction of Dundee Junior Secondary School the site of more than 250 people was closed for a week due to violent protests by the local community, i managed to intermediate between the community and the main contractor and the dispute was solved amicably)

Affiliations

Professional Board Membership

Association of South African Quantity Surveyors

Membership Number 65082682

Certification

Continuing professional development (CPD) every year (2020, 2021,2022), with the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS)

Timeline

LinkedIn learning

07-2022

Continuing professional development (CPD) every year (2020, 2021,2022), with the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS)

09-2020

Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager

Indumeni Trading
03.2020 - 06.2022

Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager

Reliance Construction Pvt Ltd
03.2014 - 01.2020

Diploma - Quantity Surveying

Bulawayo Polytechnic
03.2012 - 03.2016

Scholarship and Resource Administrator

Higher Life Foundation
02.2012 - 02.2014

High School Diploma -

Msiteli High
01.2006 - 11.2011
ADAM ZAMANI SIAMAIYAQuantity Surveyor