Brighton Mukuvari
Lead QS/ CPM
Johannesburg
Summary
I am a well rounded construction professional with a keen eye for detail. Very good team player who has acquired both hard and soft skills on numerous projects with exceptional experience in working with and managing people of diverse backgrounds. Meeting deadlines and ensuring that clients needs are met are always a priority for me.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead QS/ CPM
Rasechosa Construction Consulting
Johannesburg
01.2020 - Current
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Assigning work and managing Junior staff members, where required teaching them how to measure, prepare BOQs, Cost Reports etc,
- Preparation of fee proposals for various projects which we were awarded which include the Anglo Gold Ashanti Hospital [220 bed, R500million], [CoJ Social Housing R2billion],
- Liaising with Clients on projects ensuring that client's needs are met.
- Reviewing Bills of Quantities, estimates, monthly valuations and project reports prepared by subordinates and signing them off,
- Reviewing fee proposals in instances when there are variations, fee claims and preparing reconciliations to ensure projects remain profitable for the firm,
- Networking with potential clients,
- Keeping abreast with industry norms and ensuring that team members are aware of the same so as to remain competitive,
Quantity Surveyor
WT Partnership
Sydney
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
- Assisted the Associate Director with bid proposals for [3,6 & 8 Parramatta Square] 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.
- Western Sydney Airport – Assisted the Lead QS with the preparation of Estimates [$6billion].
- Student Residences and a Learning Centre for Macquarie University
- Preparring estimates, monthly valuations and final accounts for 3, 4 and 6 & 8 Parramatta Square , high rise buildings 17, 34 and 51 storeys respectively– Mixed use Development – $2 billion.
- Hoyts Cinema Extensions (Sydney )2 Auditoriums - $11.5m,
- Randwick Market Mixed use – Retail Section $100m, University Road
- Palisade Miranda – 197 Apartments - $125m- Preparing monthly valuations and bank drawdown reports, assessing variations etc,
- Surry Hills Mixed Use (Sydney, Australia) – preparing order of magnitude DA estimates- $150m ,
- Rozelle Apartments Pretender estimate (Sydney) - $160m,
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Solomon Ntuli & Associates Contractors
Johannesburg
05.2016 - 12.2017
- Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers.
- Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.
- Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
- Calculated correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors and vendors.
- DAVEYTON CLINIC LEVEL 2- Pricing the Bills of Quantities, Programme of Works, monthly valuations and from project handover to completion.
- EKURHULENI WEST COLLEGE- pricing of tenders, preparing programme of works for the various proposed theatres and lecture rooms.
Quantity Surveyor
Hamlyn.Gebhardt Quantity Surveyors
Sydney
10.2013 - 04.2016
- SCORE PICK N PAY SUPERMARKET- Preparing Elemental estimates, Bills of Quantities, monthly valuations, cost reports. Attending site and project management meetings as well as preparing and negotiating the Final Account with the Contractor.
- Preparing Bills of Quantities for the Parktown High School for Girls Science Centre, monthly valuations, pricing variations. Attending Site and Project management meetings, presenting cost and cash-flow report to the client. Value Confidential
- THE ZONE ROSEBANK MALL- Preparing elemental estimates, bills of quantities, monthly valuations. Attending site meetings, value management.
- McDONALDS’- Preparing Bills of Quantities, Valuations and Final Accounts for various McDonalds’ outlets throughout South Africa.
Junior QS
Mohummed Docrat & Associates QS and PM
Johannesburg
01.2010 - 09.2013
- SCHOOLS- Preparing Bills of Quantities for the IDT Cluster C Schools (Five off), monthly valuations, pricing variations as well as updating monthly cost reports and cash-flows
- I was also involved in the preparation and negotiation of Final Account, the total project value was R106 million.
- Attending Site and Project management meetings, presenting cost and cash-flow report to the client - Value Confidential
- DUT SCIENCE CENTRE- Preparing elemental estimate (Value Confidential).
Education
Master of Science - Construction Project Management
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg 02.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Quantity Surveying Honours Degree
National University of Science And Technology
Bulawayo 09.2007 - 05.2012
Skills
COMPUTER SKILLSMicrosoft OfficeCost X
WinQS
MS Projects
Negotiation
Data Collection
Multitasking Abilities
Flexible and Adaptable
Teamwork and Collaboration
Project coordination
Accomplishments
- Microsoft Project Professional professional affiliations
- MRICS
- PrQS SACQSP
- PMAQS
- EDUCATION
- MSc Building in the field of Project Management in Construction (2020)
- BSc Quantity Surveying Honours Degree (2012).
Additional Information
- LinkedIn URL https://www.linkedin.com/in/mukuvari-brighton-, 65581416/ AWARDS Awarded the Best Student Prize at MDA QS
Affiliations
- Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors,
- Professional Quantity Surveyor (SACQSP)
- Professional Member (ASAQS),
Timeline
Lead QS/ CPM
Rasechosa Construction Consulting
01.2020 - Current
Quantity Surveyor
WT Partnership
01.2018 - 12.2019
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Solomon Ntuli & Associates Contractors
05.2016 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Construction Project Management
University of The Witwatersrand
02.2016 - 12.2019
Quantity Surveyor
Hamlyn.Gebhardt Quantity Surveyors
10.2013 - 04.2016
Junior QS
Mohummed Docrat & Associates QS and PM
01.2010 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Quantity Surveying Honours Degree
National University of Science And Technology
09.2007 - 05.2012