Dion Reid-Robertson
Construction Manager
Three Rivers
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager / Site Manager
Africa Fuel Projects
6 2022 - Current
- Manage all civil and mechanical work on site and oversee teams in different areas
- Communicate progress to senior management and stakeholders
- Conduct inspections with the QC team on all aspects of the projects
- Order materials based on BOQ and drawings
- Ensure QA/QC standards are maintained
- Compile progress reports and daily reports
- Attend site meetings with consulting engineers and clients
- Complete BOQs for monthly invoicing
- Provide weekly program updates.
Project Manager / Site Manager
EPCM Holdings (PTY) Ltd
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Manage all civil and mechanical work on site, ensuring teams are effectively managed
- Communicate regularly with senior management on project status
- Conduct pre- and post-inspections on all construction aspects
- Order and manage materials based on BOQ and drawings
- Ensure QA/QC processes are strictly followed
- Compile daily and progress reports
- Attend site meetings with engineers and clients
- Manage BOQs for invoicing and update project programs as needed.
Project Manager / Site Manager
Africa Fuel Projects
03.2015 - 12.2020
- Supervised all civil and mechanical work on site, managing various teams
- Communicated project progress to senior management
- Conducted pre- and post-inspections on all construction activities
- Managed material orders based on BOQ and drawings
- Ensured compliance with QA/QC standards
- Compiled daily diaries and progress reports
- Attended site meetings with engineers and clients
- Completed BOQs for monthly invoicing and provided program updates.
Finishing Inspector / Civil Engineering Assistant
Rodacil Construction
05.2014 - 03.2015
- Inspected all setting out on buildings and concrete daily
- Conducted pre- and post-concrete inspections
- Witnessed earthworks, compaction tests, asphalt, and finishing work
- Completed quality files and attended progress meetings
- Managed contractors on-site
- Reason for Leaving: Got an offer with better benefits at Africa Fuel.
Finishing Inspector / Civil Engineering Assistant
Sephaku Cement (PTY) Ltd
09.2011 - 04.2014
- Inspected all setting out on buildings and concrete daily
- Conducted pre- and post-concrete inspections
- Witnessed earthworks, compaction tests, asphalt, and finishing work
- Completed quality files and attended daily progress meetings
- Managed contractors on-site
- Reason for Leaving: End of project, and the plant was handed over.
Head Foreman
Vicotec Electrical
01.2010 - 04.2011
- Liaised with Natref Petrochem for maintenance planning
- Managed workforce division and ensured job completion
- Maintained job-specific daily diaries and supervised all construction aspects
- Managed effective material usage and attended progress meetings
- Reason for Leaving: Contract ended.
Civil Manager and Site Supervisor
CEB Industries / Sasol
10.2008 - 04.2011
- Supervised the workforce and maintained correspondence with management
- Managed job-specific daily diaries and conducted inspections
- Managed time sheets and effective material management
- Attended weekly progress meetings
- Reason for Leaving: End of contract.
Building Supervisor
Thatch Africa
02.2008 - 09.2008
- Supervised building and concrete work, ensuring workforce efficiency
- Maintained correspondence with management on progress
- Managed time sheets, inspections, and material usage
- Reason for Leaving: Contract ended.
Civil & Building Supervisor
Le Brun Civils / England (Great Britain)
03.2005 - 11.2007
- Supervised workforce and communicated progress with management
- Managed job-specific daily diaries and time sheets
- Supervised construction activities and managed materials effectively
- Reason for Leaving: Visa expired, returned to South Africa.
Concrete & Building Supervisor
Mansells Construction / England (Great Britain)
09.2002 - 02.2005
- Supervised workforce, managed correspondence, and conducted inspections
- Read and set out drawings, assisted in building work
- Ensured all construction aspects were completed to standard
- Reason for Leaving: End of project.
Education
Advanced Project Management, University of Cape Town -
Bastion High School
Skills
Project Management: Over 24 years' experience in managing civil construction projects and 9 years in mechanical construction projects
Deadline Management: Capable of meeting deadlines and working under pressure
Communication: Excellent communication with senior management regarding project progress
Client & Engineer Relations: Strong relationships with clients and engineers, ensuring smooth project execution
QA/QC Compliance: Assurance of QA/QC compliance across all projects
Safety Management: Proficient in managing large projects with a focus on safety
Construction Expertise: High standards in all civil, mechanical, and structural construction work, including setting out, excavations, compaction tests, and concrete-related construction
Project Completion: Passionate and driven to complete projects within specified timeframes and safety standards
Idnumber
780506 507 708 8
Passport
Yes
Policeclearance
Yes
Transport
Company LDV
Availability
One Month Notice
Languages
Afrikaans
English
Timeline
Project Manager / Site Manager
EPCM Holdings (PTY) Ltd
01.2021 - 06.2022
Project Manager / Site Manager
Africa Fuel Projects
03.2015 - 12.2020
Finishing Inspector / Civil Engineering Assistant
Rodacil Construction
05.2014 - 03.2015
Finishing Inspector / Civil Engineering Assistant
Sephaku Cement (PTY) Ltd
09.2011 - 04.2014
Head Foreman
Vicotec Electrical
01.2010 - 04.2011
Civil Manager and Site Supervisor
CEB Industries / Sasol
10.2008 - 04.2011
Building Supervisor
Thatch Africa
02.2008 - 09.2008
Civil & Building Supervisor
Le Brun Civils / England (Great Britain)
03.2005 - 11.2007
Concrete & Building Supervisor
Mansells Construction / England (Great Britain)
09.2002 - 02.2005
Project Manager / Site Manager
Africa Fuel Projects
6 2022 - Current
Advanced Project Management, University of Cape Town -
Bastion High School
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