Seasoned Construction Manager and Architectural Technologist with a proven track record at Uyapo Engineering Projects, excelling in site management and subcontractor negotiations. Demonstrated expertise in ensuring project completion within scope and budget, leveraging skills in effective team leadership. Achieved significant cost savings through strategic materials procurement and vendor management. Seasoned Construction professional with exceptional leadership and project management skills. Competent in team, budget and schedule oversight.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
25
25
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Construction Manager, Architectural Technologist
Uyapo Engineering Projects
11.2014 - Current
Prepare required Reports for submission to stakeholders.
Oversee the project from Execution to Close.
Ensure the necessary documentation is in place and valid for the project.
Oversee qualitative and quantitative controls are in place and being implemented accordingly.
Oversee Health and Safety measures and protocols are in place including resource upgrades through certified trainings to meet the needs of the project, conducting regular site inspections and safety meetings, and providing inputs on Action Plans from audit reports.
Ensure that construction foremen, supervisors, team leaders understand the weekly work plans and are cognisant of the latest drawing register to ensure that construction is as per project specification.
Liaise with local stakeholders to ensure that they are kept aware of the status of the project through the appropriate steering committee and forums.
Engage with potential, preferred, and or nominated sub contractors with regards to their formal appointments and assimilation into the project.
Recruit and engage with service providers and oversee their successful registration into the vendor registry.
Lead the team in conflict resolution and oversee the implementation of mitigation measures.
Monitor and update the Risk Register and ensure it is communicated to the right stakeholders timeously.
Monitor subcontractor operations in order to apply effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
Monitor the Project Program to ensure that the project is within the project timeframe and raise an alert on changes.
Engage the professional team with regards to any issues arising from their submitted drawings and specifications.
Raise Requests For Information with the appropriate Project Professional and monitor response.
Ensure the timeous advertising of RFQ's and have oversight on adjudication and the negotiation for favourable terms for all parties involved.
Manage procurement processes for timely delivery of materials while minimizing costs, ensuring smooth project execution.
Monitor daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.
Produce the required by-weekly, monthly reports for submission to the appropriate stakeholders.
Architectural Technologist
Self-employeed
01.2005 - 10.2014
Networked and engaged with prospective clients.
Developed designs for discussion with clients for approval.
Produced architectural plans for approval by clients.
Submitted and ensured approved plans are submitted back to clients for close of project.
Education
National Diploma in Architectural Technology - Architecture
Bulawayo Polytechnic
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
03.2000 - 11.2024
Skills
Site Management
Timeline
Construction Manager, Architectural Technologist
Uyapo Engineering Projects
11.2014 - Current
Architectural Technologist
Self-employeed
01.2005 - 10.2014
National Diploma in Architectural Technology - Architecture
Bulawayo Polytechnic
03.2000 - 11.2024
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