BRIDGET PALESA MORIPE

• Lead QS on projects exceeding R180M, ensuring cost efficiency and financial control
• Manage full commercial function including budgeting, procurement, and reporting
• Oversee tender processes, adjudication, and contract negotiations
• Administer contracts including variations, claims, and dispute resolution
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to align cost and programme objectives
• Generated cost and value reports to produce accurate information on cash flow.
• Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify potential issues early on, allowing for proactive mitigation strategies.
• Led a team of junior quantity surveyors, providing mentorship and guidance to improve their skills and performance.
• Evaluated subcontractor bids and negotiated contracts, securing competitive pricing while maintaining high-quality workmanship standards.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet strict deadlines and maintain client satisfaction.
• Provided support during tendering process by preparing bids based on comprehensive understanding of client requirements.
• Conducted feasibility studies to estimate materials, time, and labor costs.
• Optimized cash flow management by closely monitoring project finances and advising clients on expenditures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
• Ensured accuracy in financial documentation by conducting regular audits on invoices, payment applications, and change orders.
• Maintained compliance with industry regulations through diligent research and adherence to best practices in quantity surveying.
• Developed strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of materials while maintaining quality standards.

Key Achievements:

• Delivered R180M+ project within budget
• Reduced project costs by 8–12% through value engineering and negotiation
• Improved reporting accuracy and turnaround time
• Minimized variation claims and disputes
• Improved project cost management by overseeing the preparation and analysis of detailed cost estimates and budgets.

• Prepared BOQs, cost estimates, and budgets
• Assisted with tender documentation and contract preparation
• Conducted site measurements and valuations
• Supported financial reporting and cost tracking
• Maintained project expenditure records
• Analysed drawings and monitored design changes
• Sourced subcontractors and suppliers
• Ensured compliance with legal and quality standards
• Assisted in the preparation of final accounts, ensuring accurate and timely settlement of payments with subcontractors.
• Aided in dispute resolution between contractors and clients through meticulous examination of contract clauses and evidence from site inspections.

Key Achievements:

• Improved cost tracking systems and reporting accuracy
• Contributed to on-time, on-budget project delivery
• Enhanced supplier procurement efficiency
• Maximized profit margins through careful negotiation of contracts with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms for the organization.
• Implemented innovative solutions to complex problems faced during construction projects, resulting in more efficient work processes.

• Delivered accounting lessons and improved student understanding
• Guided students through journals, ledgers, and financial processes
• Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
• Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
• Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.

• Assisted in BOQs, tender reports, and valuations
• Supported contract administration and procurement processes
• Ensured compliance with industry standards by assisting in the review and negotiation of contracts and agreements with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Assisted in minimizing financial risks by conducting thorough risk assessments at various stages of the project lifecycle.
• Improved communication between team members by regularly updating shared documents and spreadsheets with the latest project information.
• Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to enhance skills relevant to quantity surveying tasks and responsibilities.
• Supported effective budgeting strategies by monitoring project costs and identifying potential savings opportunities.