Collen Bekker

• Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
• Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
• Managed projects from procurement to commission.
• Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
• Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
• Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.

Manage the civil workforce used on-site and working on all fibre implementation projects in accordance with the approved Herotel standards and specifications.
- Plan, organize, direct, control, monitor, install the civil aspects including opening of the trenches, bedding, padding, duct installation and road surface reinstatements on al in-road and conventional trenching projects as well as the installation of poles.
- Ensure that the road or the conventional build lines are correctly build according to specifications as well as the installation of the poles and the fibre stringing are done to plan.
Have a full understanding of the plans, drawings, and specifications to plan the construction routes and layout accordingly.
- Plan the trench lines, pole positions, correct positioning of manholes etc before the construction team can commence with the work.
- Communicate the planned works to the civil teams under your control.
- Record proof of correct installation by taking regular photos and continuous checks to see that work done is correct.
- Pro-actively identify and solve problems.
- Ensure that in the execution of works due consideration is given to safety, Health, Environmental and quality (SHEQ) best practices and regulations by regularly conducting inspections and ensure that H&S file is up to date. This includes: Ensure all team members comply with H&S requirements and have a valid medical certificate of fitness. Ensure that team members are issued with and use the correct personal protective equipment (PPE). Ensure safety procedures are followed and the safety file is populated timeously. Ensure routine checks are carried out on all equipment and tools.
- Ensure timesheets/attendance registers are filled in accurately and on time.
- Enhance long term client relationships via effective image building and client communication.
- Communicate snags on poles planted to Project Manager before installation of fibre commence.
- Managing the daily activities of all resources making sure that agreed daily targets, deliverables,milestones and deadlines are met by each person working on site.
- Understand the implications of changes to the scope in terms of costs, resourcing and deadlines and manage accordingly.
- Ensure that the right amount of time is allocated to each job and ensure work is produced on time, to brief and on budget.
- Co-ordination of resources – plant, people, materials, equipment.*

* Maintaining client infrastructure by commencing with routine maintenance work
* Attending onsite kick-off
* Working with client Subcontractors to ensure damaged infrastructure is repaired according to customer specification
* Building new ISP and Aggregation sites
* Completing redline drawings, actuals, and BOS as per site request
* Completing sites within approved budget, by monitoring material use and time spend on projects
* Constantly communicating with client/ landlord regarding project delay/ progress
* Planning and completing projects in agreed timelines
* Submitting monthly reports to management and clients
* Auditing client build infrastructure in the KZN area from July 2019 till Oct 2019
* Maintaining health and safety on site
* Managing and training subordinates