Chiedza Joy Matuso
Project Manager
Johannesburg
Summary
Experienced project management professional with a proven track record of successfully delivering high-impact projects in diverse environments. Skilled in driving project timelines and ensuring quality outcomes through strategic planning and execution. Excels in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing stakeholder expectations, and delivering project objectives within scope, time, and budget. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for informed decision-making that enhances project outcomes. . Highly collaborative, adaptable, and dedicated to achieving team success and client satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Project Manager
LDM Group
Johannesburg
01.2024 - Current
- Assist the client in developing the project brief
- Selection and appointment of the project team
- Contract compilation
- Developing the project strategy and procurement details
- Defining roles and responsibilities of project team members
- Developing a master project schedule incorporating dates for the submission of the design production schedule for co-ordination purposes
- Checking that professional indemnity insurance policies are in place and remain renewed in terms that are in accordance with the conditions of engagement
- Arranging for the team to be provided with all the information they require from the client in order to execute their duties
- Ensuring the development of a cost plan schedule for budget monitoring and control
- Design management - convene design-coordination meetings to ensure that the design coordination integrates the work of other consultants and specialists although the responsibility lies with the design team leader
- Preparation and management of the procurement programme based on the construction programme including setting out the time objectives for the various consultants to achieve relative to the intended construction process
- Compilation of tender documents
- Conduct tender evaluation, negotiation and recommend for award
- Project co-ordination and progress meetings - convene project progress meetings at relevant intervals to review progress on all aspects of the project
- Preparation and distribution of minutes
- Synchronizing the contractors programme to the procurement programme and overseeing of any amendments which may be required for information flow to the contractor
- Arranging for formal signing of contract documents
- Review contractors' construction programme and method statements
- Ensuring that the contractor complies with the ohs & environmental acts reviewing and monitoring progress of the contractor
- Ensuring design information required by the contractor is supplied by the professional team
- Managing project costs
- Ensuring clients meet contractual obligations (i.e
- Payments)
- Reporting to client (i.e monthly progress reports)
- Managing the introduction of changes
- Establishing mechanisms for dealing with claims
- Anticipating and resolving potential problems before they develop
- Adjudication of delay claims
- Quality control management
- Issuing of completion certificates
- Consolidation and issue of close out reports
- Ability to co-ordinate, manage and control construction projects from initiation (stage 1) through to close out (stage 6)
- Developing and managing a risk register
- Ensuring that all consultants conduct snagging/ de-snagging accordingly
Project Manager
Bergstan Consulting Engineers
Johannesburg
01.2015 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for successful project outcomes, utilizing strong communication and leadership skills.
- Optimized resource allocation, coordinating personnel assignments to maximize productivity while minimizing costs.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between project phases by coordinating closely with stakeholders from design to implementation stages.
- Delivered high-quality projects on time and within budget, managing resources effectively to meet client expectations.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing regular progress updates and addressing concerns promptly throughout the project lifecycle.
- Established and conducted quality control programs to verify construction projects met required quality standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
01.2010 - 12.2014
Skills
Project Leadership & Delivery
Strategic Planning & Implementation
Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination
Cost & Financial Management
Risk Management & Compliance
Reporting & Documentation
Collaboration & Team Development
Digital Tools & Proficiency: MS Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
Document & Data Platforms: SharePoint, PMIS systemsTechnical Drawing Review (where applicable): Civil 3D, Civil Designer Communication
Professional Affiliations - Membership
South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE), 201501125
Project Management Experience
- Construction Of a New Storage Shed, Auction Facilities And Administration Block Including Alterations To Existing Toilets, Houses And Fencing At Makweleng FPSU, R 25 Million
- Construction Of Lotlamoreng Multipurpose Centre, R 27 Million
- Rehabilitation Of Mareetsane And Kopela Village Access Road, R 4 Million
- Elim District Hospital, R 3 Billion
- New 800 Bed Student Accommodation at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, R 300 Million
- Refurbishment And Upgrades to Mahube House At The Dtic Campus, R 12 Million
- Rea Vaya Sandton Loop, R 210 Million
- Rosebank Taxi Rank Refurbishment, R 15 Million
- Rotunda Park Precinct Upgrade, R 150 Million
Professional Development
- JBCC 6.2 Training, 12/01/24, Johannesburg
- Road Asset Management System (Rams) Academy Presentation, Department Of Transport (DoT)
Certification
PMP - Project Management Profession - in progress
Timeline
PMP - Project Management Profession - in progress
08-2025
PrCPM - SACPCMP - in progress
06-2025
Project Manager - LDM Group
01.2024 - Current
Project Manager - Bergstan Consulting Engineers
01.2015 - 01.2023
University of Cape Town - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
01.2010 - 12.2014