Lona Nqiwa
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Accomplished Project Manager with a successful history of leading diverse projects across industries. Specializing in construction contracts, I excel in planning, executing, and closing projects, ensuring on-time and within-budget deliveries. Proficient in project definition, stakeholder engagement, resource allocation, and risk management. Adept at coordinating internal resources and third-party vendors for seamless project execution. I bring a strategic mindset to define project scopes, develop detailed plans, and manage changes effectively. Proven in using project management tools for performance measurement and reporting. Committed to maintaining high corporate standards through comprehensive documentation and strong client relationships.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
NATIONAL TRANSMISSION COMPANY OF SOUTH AFRICA
01.2017 - Current
- Lead planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure of projects throughout the life cycle using FIDIC and NEC contracts
- Manage project definition, document control, stakeholder engagement, planning, resource allocation, progress monitoring, risk management, delivery, budget control, and dependencies
- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for flawless execution of multiple projects
- Ensure on-time, within scope, and within budget delivery of all projects
- Assist in defining project scope and objectives, involving relevant internal stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility
- Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress; manage changes to scope, schedule, and costs
- Measure performance using appropriate project management tools, report, and escalate to management as needed
- Manage client and stakeholder relationships; perform risk management; establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors; create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
- Develop outage plans, arrange and co-ordinate all outages required for the commissioning of projects
- Execute project hand over
- The finalisation of all activities across all the project functional areas to formally close the project
- Ensure all executed projects are effectively handed over to the client or stakeholder
- Closeout projects by ensuring that the costs have been accounted for, the deliverables complete and in condition to be signed off by owners, ownership transferred from project to business operations and that assets are fully accounted for
- Compile Project Performance Data
- Compile the data for the evaluation of the project performance to ensure that the close out performance evaluation of the project is completed
PROJECT COORDINATOR -TECHNICAL PROJECTS
ESKOM-DISTRIBUTION GAUTENG OPERATING UNIT
06.2013 - 12.2016
- Contributed to the middle manager program by strategically planning projects and providing crucial site insights into local and unique conditions that could impact designs
- Identified design errors and potential conflicts with site conditions, ensuring alignment with project specifications
- Delivered regular progress reports and conducted thorough evaluations of variation orders, claims, and compensation events in adherence to contractual agreements
- Facilitated seamless integration and coordination among all relevant parties, documentation processes, and on-site resources
- Uphold stringent standards of site quality assurance, implementing measures to guarantee overall project excellence
- Acted as a key liaison for site information, ensuring effective communication and collaboration between project teams and stakeholders
- Demonstrated a commitment to meticulous documentation practices, ensuring the accurate recording of project-related information for comprehensive reporting and analysis
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
ESKOM-MEDUPI POWER STATION
01.2011 - 05.2013
- Collaborated with Contracts Manager to meticulously review and uphold contractual obligations using Fidic contracts
- Provided advisory support during weekly site meetings, addressing critical aspects such as NODs, NCRs, Subcontracts, and Supplier Agreements
- Prepared and submitted timely notices in coordination with the Project Manager to ensure compliance
- Maintained and updated comprehensive registers for NODs, NCRs, and Claims to track project documentation efficiently
- Formally communicated issues, special circumstances, and contract breaches to clients
- Coordinated with subcontractors to verify and monitor the currency and legality of relevant insurances
- Managed and updated the contract register, focusing on payment conditions and ensuring accuracy
JUNIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR
ESKOM- MEDUPI POWER STATION
02.2010 - 12.2010
- Provided essential support under the guidance of the Quantity Surveyor, contributing to effective project coordination
- Played a crucial role in variations, capturing changes arising from instructions or design alterations
- Maintained and monitored key quantity status, gaining valuable exposure to project dynamics
- Actively engaged in tendering processes and negotiations, acquiring hands-on experience in procurement
- Conducted regular site visits to assess progress and develop a practical understanding of construction dynamics
- Assisted in the comprehensive update of the skills transfer log, promoting continuous learning and development
- Assumed responsibility for specific sections of works, conducting thorough re-measurements to refine quantity assessments
Education
B-Tech - Construction Management
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2009
National Diploma - Building
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2008
Skills
- Project Management Software
- Data Analysis
- Project Planning
- Quality Control
- Risk Management
- Change Management
- Budgeting
- Time Management
- Project Scheduling
- Forecasting
- Resource Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Technical Writing
References
References will be provided on request.
Attributes
- Attention to detail and high accuracy
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proactive approach, ownership mindset
- Motivated, energetic, and task-driven
- Sound judgment and good reasoning abilities
- Effective time management and ability to work under pressure
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with individuals at all levels
- Leadership and decision-making skills
- Effective team player and able to work independently
- Ability to communicate with senior management
Timeline
Project Coordinator
NATIONAL TRANSMISSION COMPANY OF SOUTH AFRICA
01.2017 - Current
PROJECT COORDINATOR -TECHNICAL PROJECTS
ESKOM-DISTRIBUTION GAUTENG OPERATING UNIT
06.2013 - 12.2016
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
ESKOM-MEDUPI POWER STATION
01.2011 - 05.2013
JUNIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR
ESKOM- MEDUPI POWER STATION
02.2010 - 12.2010
National Diploma - Building
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
B-Tech - Construction Management
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
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