Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Projects
Languages
References
External Short Courses
Certification
Language proficiency
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Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Elwin Mphande

Midrand

Summary

Seasoned Site Manager with a background in construction and project management. Strong emphasis on safety protocol enforcement, team leadership, and efficiency maximization. Notable capabilities in budgeting, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination. Previous work demonstrates significant impact through improved site operations and successful completion of projects.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Site Manager/Agent

Mahlatji Mmetji Trading and Projects CC
11.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for overseeing all construction activities, ensuring that all works are well planned, and construction materials procured and delivered on time.
  • Responsible for working collaboratively with all sub-contractors to ensure that construction works are carried out in strict adherence to project specifications, time and budget expectations.
  • Responsible for managing site foreman and engineers.
  • Responsible for analysing and interpreting detailed design submissions related to civil works and provide technical guidance.
  • Develop and review method statements, drawings, methods of construction against specifications and provide technical advice.
  • Carry out routine construction supervision (Roads, paving, kerbs and storm water).
  • Monitor construction safety, environmental and health performance during construction works.
  • Attend site meetings and keep site records.

Structure Engineer

Waincon Construction
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Managing of Reinforced concrete and structural steel designs.
  • Analyzing and design of various structural steel and concrete structures.
  • Assisting in remedial work of existing structures.
  • Working closely with Multidisciplinary teams for a broad scope of Projects.
  • Attending of site inspections and meetings.
  • Interact with other consultants, contractors and clients.
  • Involved in all aspects of running projects.

Site Agent/Manager

Mihandzu Consulting and Project Management
11.2021 - 08.2022
  • Management of production schedule and corrective action when delays occur.
  • Plan, delegate and organize the daily work program, giving guidance, exercising control over all aspects of the subordinates' work.
  • Co-ordinate and manage all resources such as staff, plant and materials to meet daily production schedule.
  • Set production targets and monitoring work progress.
  • Appoint and manage sub-contractors.
  • Plan, order and control material and equipment.
  • Measure completed work for payment certificates.
  • Cost control - daily and weekly costing and submission of monthly cost reports.
  • Lead regular site meetings - health and safety meetings and meetings with various technical experts like surveyors.
  • Manage and update relevant site administrative duties.
  • Maintain high level of safety and adherence to all safety policies and procedures of site as well as any additional requirements from the client.
  • Ensure that quality standards are met and the necessary policies and procedures are implemented.
  • Ensure the timeous completion of the contract on a cost-efficient and profitable basis.

Senior Site Supervisor

Caracal Engineering
07.2021 - 11.2021
  • Communication and report writing to my superiors.
  • Setting out and measurements.
  • Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
  • Supervise and coordinate activities of labourers and their assigned roles.
  • Setting on solar structures.
  • Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations.
  • Establish and adjust work sequences to meet construction schedule, using knowledge capacities of equipment and assigned personnel.
  • Use logical step-by-step procedures in work.
  • Plan work and solve problems.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Site Agent/Site Manager

LLTM Construction and Projects (Pty) Ltd
04.2018 - 05.2021
  • Communication and report writing to my superiors.
  • Problem solving.
  • Checking quality of work done (QA).
  • Preparing of payment certificates.
  • Reporting (Status of the projects, health, resource, performance/progress and availability).
  • Reading and interpret plans/drawings and job specifications.
  • Liaise with various Engineers, Clients Specialist and clients.
  • Working on Joint Building contracts committee (JBCC).
  • Production reporting.
  • Plant safety and security.
  • Enabled and compliant plant delivery.
  • Monthly reconciliation of accounts.
  • Filing job cards.
  • Diary plant management.
  • Travel management.
  • Machines Check list.
  • Optimal task/plant process performance.

Site Agent

Kangawa Construction
06.2015 - 10.2017
  • Pricing and Compiling tender documents.
  • Preparing of payment certificates.
  • Gathering, analysing information and planning of project.
  • Principles, methods and techniques of recognized best practice in project.
  • Quality management.
  • Communication skills with employees and sub-contractors.
  • Presentation of information of the project processes.
  • Project time management.
  • Problem solving.
  • Monitoring and evaluation skills.
  • Administrative skills.
  • Teamwork strategies.
  • Punctuality and Accountability in the workplace.

Student Engineer

BTC Construction and Engineering SDN BHD
03.2013 - 08.2014
  • Diary management.
  • Assist with development of reporting tools.
  • Oversee operators.
  • Assist management with construction contracts etc.

Education

Contract Management - Construction Management

In House Training
Alison
01-2023

B.Eng. - Civil Engineering

University of East London
UK
06-2015

High School Diploma -

Matindi Private Academy
Malawi
09-2010

Certificate in Deep Excavations -

Nirvana Business Solutions
RSA

Certificate in Foremanship -

National Construction Industry Council of Malawi
Malawi

Skills

  • Management
  • Project management
  • Cost control
  • Technical documentation
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Resource management
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Contract administration
  • Schedule optimization
  • Material procurement
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Heavy labor
  • Inventory management
  • Building codes
  • Site coordination
  • Building, demolition, and renovation
  • Interpreting blueprints
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Operations management
  • Procurement management
  • Supervision of events
  • Subcontractor management
  • Budgeting and cost savings
  • Workforce planning
  • Analytical thinking
  • Site management
  • Environmental awareness
  • Resource allocation
  • Problem-solving
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Estimating
  • MS office
  • Contract management
  • Procedures development
  • Facility oversight
  • Activity reporting
  • Budget development

Projects

Eskom, R45 897 001,89, Construction of access road, refurbishments of buildings, construction on buildings and electrification of HV yard, Mahlatji Mmetji Trading Eskom, R23 1578 120,89, Construction Of Storage Building, Carport, Sewer line and Associated works at Diphororo-Soshanguve, Mahlatji Mmetji Trading and Projects CC Lesedi Municipality, R10 050 498.23, Construction of various Roads and stormwater in Devon and Kwazenzele, Gauteng, Mahlatji Mmetji Trading and Projects CC Mc Cain Foods Ltd, Inspection of stability of Building Structure, Waincon Construction Ekurhuleni, R38 888 798, 02, Upgrade of Dekema Sewer outflow Phase 2, Mihandzu Consulting and Project Management Makro Silver lakes Pretoria, R 5 000 000, 00, Construction and installation of solar structures (5500KW), Caracal Engineering Ekurhuleni, R 108 781 900, 00, Construction of bulk services, LLTM Construction and projects pty LTD Malawi Red cross, $ 102 808,02, Rehabilitation of 2No Sludge ponds/Sewers in Luwinga, Mzuzu City Malawi., Kangawa Construction Prime insurance, $ 49 000,00, Rehabilitation of Prime insurance branch in the city of Mzuzu in Malawi., Kangawa Construction Ministry of Agriculture and irrigation, $ 378 444,98, Construction of 2No staff houses and 1No office building in Rumphi district in Malawi., Kangawa Construction Roads Authority, $ 1 909 105,67, Sectional periodic maintenance of paved roads on Chitimba Bridge -Chiweta M1 Road in Malawi., Kangawa Construction Roads Authority, $ 808 990,04, Rehabilitation of Chikwewo Mpakapaka T391 Roads in Machinga District Malawi., Kangawa Construction Messrs Berjaya Golf Resort Berhad, MYR 29 991 000,88, Earthworks and retaining wall construction for the proposed condominium development on Lot 36461, Jalan 1/155b, Bukit Jalil, Mukim petaling Kuala Lumpur., BTC Construction and Engineering SDN BHD Pembinaan Perumahan dan Perindustrian Ringan, Extended Aeration sewage Treatment plant., BTC Construction and Engineering SDN BHD Pembangunan Kompleks Komersial 44 Tingkat dan Tempat untuk Kereta Besmen, River Channelization., BTC Construction and Engineering SDN BHD

Languages

Full professional proficiency, Native or bilingual proficiency, Native or bilingual proficiency, Limited working proficiency

References

  • Patience Muranda, Mahlatji Mmetji Trading and Projects CC, 012 001 0576
  • Vee van der Walt, Waincon Construction, 010 534 5570
  • Antonio, Mihandzu Consulting and Project Management, 072 558 0110
  • Ms Veronica, Caracal Engineering, 067 610 4002
  • Ms Lilian Moretsele, LLTM Construction (Pty) Ltd, +27 68 088 2783
  • Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty, University of East London, 0060 16293 4112

External Short Courses

  • Certificate in Deep Excavations, Nirvana Business Solutions, RSA
  • Certificate in Foremanship, National Construction Industry Council of Malawi, Malawi
  • Contract/project management, in house training

Certification

  • Malawi Institute of Engineers
  • Professional Construction Project Manager (SACPCMP)-Pending

Language proficiency

English
First Language

Accomplishments

  • DEANS LIST

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Site Manager/Agent

Mahlatji Mmetji Trading and Projects CC
11.2022 - Current

Structure Engineer

Waincon Construction
08.2022 - 11.2022

Site Agent/Manager

Mihandzu Consulting and Project Management
11.2021 - 08.2022

Senior Site Supervisor

Caracal Engineering
07.2021 - 11.2021

Site Agent/Site Manager

LLTM Construction and Projects (Pty) Ltd
04.2018 - 05.2021

Site Agent

Kangawa Construction
06.2015 - 10.2017

Student Engineer

BTC Construction and Engineering SDN BHD
03.2013 - 08.2014

Contract Management - Construction Management

In House Training

B.Eng. - Civil Engineering

University of East London

High School Diploma -

Matindi Private Academy

Certificate in Deep Excavations -

Nirvana Business Solutions

Certificate in Foremanship -

National Construction Industry Council of Malawi

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