Manuel (Nelo) Teixeira
Project Manager
Johannesburg
Summary
Project Delivery Professional (EPCM) A true people person capable of leading, training, motivating and inspiring large teams of staff with a track record of optimizing team performance and getting the best out of everyone. Analytical and solution orientated with a hands-on approach to ensure performance improvement and cost reductions whilst focusing on achieving win-win outcomes for clients and the business. An excellent communicator capable of bringing staff, management, stake holders and end users together to deliver efficient outcomes. With a determination to succeed, capable of driving strategic thinking through to operational implementation, making crucial decisions under pressure and adapting to challenging situations.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Manager
DB Thermal
Country Manager
01.2019 - Current
- Manage every aspect of our newly expanding operation in-country
- Recruit the very best talent in this new market
- Negotiate with vendors and service providers needed for production
- Collaborate with local businesses to acquire all necessary resources and services
- Conduct extensive research regarding the market and learn everything possible
- Develop marketing and production teams with local expertise
- Collaborate with leadership to strategize how best to roll out the product line
- Become a student of the culture, remaining aware of customs and manners always
- Synthesize monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on progress and development
- Network effectively with local clients and develop strong professional relationships
- Work to ensure deadlines are met and budgets are maintained
- Adapt the business model to be culturally relevant without losing its identity
- Mentor direct reports, especially in regard to our values and vision
- Contribute to the overall global success of our company
Interim Project Management Consultant
Carillion PLC
01.2017 - 01.2018
NHS Midlands Metropolitan Hospital Project U
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Structure Steel, Piping and Mechanical Installation)
- Managing projects and related various activities within given time, quality and budget
- Providing guidelines regularly
- Conducting periodic reviews to make sure that the project work is on the right track
- Coordinating various functional activities from within and outside project management team
- Allocation of various activities among team members for the completion of project work within stipulated period
- Planning and forecasting various activities
- Organizing the different activities
- Commanding and coordinating with the team members
- Monitoring the different processes which are involved in the construction of any activity.
Country Manager
Sarens Mozambique
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Coaching and development of human capital enabling people to feel that they have a real stake in the project and empower people to experience their vision on their own
- Developing strategy and company objectives by promoting clear communication about goals, responsibility, performance, expectations and feedback
- Effectively negotiate and use persuasion when necessary to ensure the success of the team and project
- Project Management within a multinational company managing a team that is spread out across the world, virtual teams bring with them their own challenges, from the very simple time zones, to the more complex language barriers
- Monitoring Scope Creep, probably one of the biggest challenges a Project Manager will face during a project, act on this when it does happen and take the appropriate steps in order to refocus to the new direction
- Managing Project Resources and effectively dealing with a large number of resources
- To recognize the skills and expertise of the team members and assign or delegate the tasks accordingly
- Solving any or all problems, either with the team or the project itself, building team member trust, solving problems and keep the team involved in problem solving
- Budget control
Senior Project Manager
Tubular Technical Construction, EPC
01.2005 - 01.2015
SMELTER, Project Director
Kusile Power
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Sishen Iron Ore Mine Erection of Process Plant ), Xstrata Chrome Mine (, ), Middelburg Ferrochrome (Smelter)
- Prepared and maintained the Project Plan (or Project Execution Plan), Stage and Exception Plans
- Identified and obtained any support and advice required for the management, planning and control of the project
- Liaised with appointed project assurance roles to assure the overall direction and integrity of the project
- Monitored overall progress and use of resources and initiating corrective action where necessary
- Communicated with program management (if the project is part of a program) and related projects to ensure that work is neither overlooked nor duplicated
- Managed project risks, including the development of contingency plans
- Undertook any delegation and use of project assurance roles within agreed reporting structures
- Managed the production of the required deliverables
- Conducted end project evaluation to assess how well the project was managed, Delakong Open Cast and Chrome Smelters), (Lafarge Cement)
- Monitored the contractor's progress and performance to ensure goods and services conform to the contract requirements
- Regular meetings with the contractor to review progress, identify problems and discuss implementation of necessary changes
- Established scope of authority, clear lines of communication and reporting and specify Individuals who interact directly with the contractor
- Implemented a procedure and identified a responsible person and established a time-line for making necessary contract decisions or modifications
- Identified a responsible person and establishing a time-frame for handling non-compliance
- Documented significant events, risk management, compliance to NEC 2 & 3 and updating appropriate records
- Cost management and authorising payments
Project Manager
Construction
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Open Cast Mining and Under Ground Mining Process Plants) EPC SOUTH AFRICA
Construction Manager
Girdernaco Construction
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Structural Steel Erection Hvac and fire system
Aluminium Smelter / Power Stations
EPC SOUTH
01.1994 - 01.1998
Superintendent
Fillipo Fochi / Montreal (L&G / Petrochem) EPC PORTUGAL
01.1992 - 01.1994
Superintendent
Babcock, L, G, EPC SOUTH AFRICA
01.1982 - 01.1992
- Above mention turnkey projects was Fabrication and erection of Structural steel, Platework, Mechanical works , Piping Installation and commissioning
Education
MSc - Project Management
Skills
Project Planning, Scheduling & Management Resource Management Cost Estimation & Controlundefined
Timeline
Country Manager
01.2019 - Current
Interim Project Management Consultant
Carillion PLC
01.2017 - 01.2018
NHS Midlands Metropolitan Hospital Project U
01.2017 - 01.2018
Country Manager
Sarens Mozambique
01.2015 - 01.2016
Senior Project Manager
Tubular Technical Construction, EPC
01.2005 - 01.2015
SMELTER, Project Director
Kusile Power
01.2003 - 01.2005
Project Manager
Construction
01.2001 - 01.2003
Construction Manager
Girdernaco Construction
01.1998 - 01.2001
Aluminium Smelter / Power Stations
EPC SOUTH
01.1994 - 01.1998
Superintendent
Fillipo Fochi / Montreal (L&G / Petrochem) EPC PORTUGAL
01.1992 - 01.1994
Superintendent
Babcock, L, G, EPC SOUTH AFRICA
01.1982 - 01.1992
Site Manager
DB Thermal
MSc - Project Management
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