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Idries Fortune

Project Manager In Construction
Capetown

Summary

Accomplished Lead Project Manager at Carpet City, adept in project scheduling and excellent communication. Proven track record of exceeding client expectations, enhancing team collaboration, and delivering projects under budget. Skilled in cost control and problem-solving, ensuring the success of cross-functional teams. Demonstrated ability to improve client satisfaction and team performance through effective leadership and decision-making.

Work History

Alluminium Contract Manager

Carpet city
Capetown , Westerncape
03.2022 - Current
  • Resolved contractual disputes in a timely manner, minimizing potential risks and financial losses for the company.
  • Interpreted contact terms and coordinated solutions to resolve disputes between clients and service providers.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients and vendors, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive contract strategies aligned with company objectives.

Interior and Construction Manager

Shop2Shop
Capetown , Westerncape
03.2018 - Current

Lead Project Manager

Carpet City and Flooring Center
Capetown , Westerncape
03.2014 - Current
  • Facilitated stakeholder alignment by conducting regular meetings to discuss progress updates, address concerns, and set expectations.
  • Oversaw all aspects of project lifecycle from initial planning stages through execution, monitoring progress closely against established goals and objectives.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
  • Developed performance metrics to evaluate individual team member''s contributions towards overall project success effectively.
  • Mitigated potential risks proactively by employing predictive analysis techniques to identify trends and foresee potential issues.
  • Led the development of comprehensive project plans, incorporating scope definition, risk mitigation strategies, and budgeting considerations.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments on a regular basis, enabling the team to proactively address potential issues before they escalated.
  • Enhanced team collaboration for successful project outcomes by fostering open communication and feedback channels.
  • Consistently exceeded client expectations by delivering high-quality projects ahead of schedule and under budget.
  • Improved overall client satisfaction with clear communication, consistent status updates, and proactive issue resolution.
  • Adapted swiftly to changing business requirements or unforeseen challenges without compromising on deliverables or timelines.
  • Delivered projects within budget constraints by identifying cost-saving opportunities through effective vendor negotiation and resource management.
  • Established strong relationships with clients through transparent communication practices and exceptional rapport-building skills.
  • Drove process improvements within the organization by sharing lessons learned from past projects during company-wide training sessions.

Interior and Construction Manager

FLUME
Capetown, Westerncape
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
  • Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
  • Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.

Construction Manager

M & M projects
Capetown , Westerncape
03.2021 - 01.2022
  • Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
  • Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.
  • Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.

Education

Bachelor In Architectural Studies - Achitectural Technologist

CPUT Capetown
Capetown
12.2001

Skills

Project Scheduling

Timeline

Interior and Construction Manager

FLUME
07.2023 - 09.2023

Alluminium Contract Manager

Carpet city
03.2022 - Current

Construction Manager

M & M projects
03.2021 - 01.2022

Interior and Construction Manager

Shop2Shop
03.2018 - Current

Lead Project Manager

Carpet City and Flooring Center
03.2014 - Current

Bachelor In Architectural Studies - Achitectural Technologist

CPUT Capetown
Idries FortuneProject Manager In Construction