Martin Pelser
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Summary
Results-oriented Construction, Operations, and Project Management professional with 20+ years of experience in structural steel and plate work fabrication and Construction Activities. Proven ability to oversee all aspects of production, from design to commissioning, ensuring efficiency, quality, safety and on-time completion. Adept at leading and coordinating teams of construction personnel, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to achieve goals within budget and timelines.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Manager
Louwill Lefa
Debeers Venetia Mine
10.2022 - Current
- Project Scope: Civil, Structural and Mechanical installations for the 46L Underground workshop Consisting of 1500m³ Concrete, Structural Steel, Mechanicals, Electrical and 800m 450nb Piping as well as in Workshop Piping
- Oversee day to day Site Activities
- Manage Workforce of 135
- Oversaw labour relations
- Interviewed and Trained new Employees
- Managed Project Cost and Scope
- Oversaw Contractual obligations (NEC)
- Weekly reviews with QS
- Raised and managed contractual as well as scope deviations
- Managed all Assets including Equipment
- Weekly and Monthly Progress Reporting (Including Presentations)
- Steering Comity Meetings
- Managed Concrete Requirements
- Ensured equipment compliance in Lifting Processes
- Oversaw attendance record and Payroll
- Oversaw daily office operations
- Procurement and Material expediting
- Planning and Production monitoring
- Daily site Walks to track progress and identify risks
- Kept site compliant with all safety related requirements
- Managed area hand overs
- Implemented Process improvement to shape organizational requirements
- Maintained positive client relations
- Defined clear targets and objectives to team members
- Planned, created, and tested systems to optimize performance
- Controlled recourses and assets for all departments to comply with industry standards
- Evaluated Performance
- Attended Labor relations meetings
- Managed Sub-Contractors
Project Manager
Louwill Lefa
Springs Manufacturing Head Office
06.2005 - Current
- Managed Multiple simultaneous projects of different scope and industries
- Project Planning and Implementation
- Weekly teams and Target Meeting
- Monitoring Teams Performance
- Reviewed Tenders prior to submission
- Managed 43 Employees
- Managed CNC Processing Division
- Implemented new systems for Procurement
- Implemented new systems for cost control
- Manage Shop Detailing progress and resolving RFI'S
- Manage procurement and rate negotiations
- Managed Material process flow to improve production output
- Operations Management
- Plan and Manage Production workloads
- Plan and manage transport to various destinations for corrosion Protection
- Quality Assurance through all Phases
- Plan and manage transport to various sites
- Compiling BV Documents for Exports
- Implement and Manage Material Tracking Sheets
- Contracts Management (NEC/GCC/FIDIC)
- Cost Monitoring
- Compiling Payment Certificates
- Compiling Cost Variation documents in line with contracts
- Site Establishment
- Interviewing and Delegating Training
- Asset Management
- Tenders and Pricing
- Quantity Surveying
Education
Diploma - Business Administration
Uniathena
07-2024
Executive Diploma - Strategic Project Management
Cambridge University
04.2024
Project Management
Project Management In Statute of South Africa - Online
04.2024
Diploma - Construction Management
Uniathena - Cambridge International Diploma
04.2024
Diploma - Operations And Project Management
FEDE
03-2024
Certified - Supervisory Management
Bee Safe
02.2024
Certified - Legal Liability
Bee Safe
02.2024
Certificate - Engineering Management
Uniathena
03-2023
Certified - Project Management
IQ Academy - Johannesburg
02-2022
High School Diploma -
Springs Technical High School - Springs
12.2004
Certificate - Mastering Quality Management And Lean Operations
Acacia University
Basics of Building and Construction Works -
Uniathena - Cambridge Certificate
Certified - Legal Appointment 2.61 And 2.9.2 MHSA
Anglo American - Venetia Mine
Certified - Risk Management
Anglo American - Venetia Mine
Certification - CAD Technology
Sigmanest - Johannesburg, South Africa
Certified - Microsoft Advanced
New Horizons - Johannesburg, South Africa
Skills
- Project Management
- Contracts Management
- NEC/GCC/FIDIC
- Construction Management
- Production Management
- Structural Steel
- Plate work
- Fabrication Process
- Procurement
- Cost Negotiations
- Structural Detailing
- System Implementation
- Corrosion Protection
- Transport Management
Languages
Afrikaans
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Projects Completed - Khumba Iron Ore
Khumba Iron Ore, Successfully Managed the Fabrication, Transportation and construction of the Khubma Crusher Building in Johannesburg South Africa. (Structural Steel, Grating and Stairs), Roland Combrinck (Louwill Operations Manager) 073 621 3585
Projects Completed - Exxaro Grootegeluk
- Group 5 Exxaro, Successfully Managed the Fabrication, Transportation and construction of 2500t Structural Steel and 700t Chutes (Stainless) and Bins for the Exxaro Grootegeluk Bypass Project in Lephalale South Africa.(Structural, Plate Girders, Crane Girders, Plate work, Conveyors and Transfer Towers), Roland Combrinck (Louwill Operations Manager) 073 621 3585
Projects Completed - Oman Antimony Roster
- Howden Oman Antimony Plant, Successfully Managed the Shop Detailing, Procurement, Fabrication, Corrosion Protection and Shipping (Including Export) of the Oman hot air extraction Sampling Plant (Structural, Piping and Mechanical), Manie Fourie 082 378 3365
Projects Completed - SMEI GG10 Bypass Conveyors
- SMEI GG10 Eskom, Successfully managed the Fabrication, corrosion protection and delivery to site (400t) for the Medupi Project.(Conveyors), Manie Fourie 082 378 3365
Projects Completed - DRA Sampling Plant
- DRA Sampling Plant Black Rock, Successfully Managed the Black Rock Sampling plant turnkey project that included the Supply, Fabrication, E&I and Sheeting.(Structural, Mechanical and E&I), Roland Combrinck (Louwill Operations Manager) 073 621 3585
Projects Completed - Sasol Shondoni
- Sasol Shondoni, Successfully completed the Shondoni (Sasol) 18km Overland Conveyor as I lead a small construction team who assisted with commissioning in record time.(Overland Conveyors), Martin Nel (Senior Project Manager) Sandvik 071 441 7223
Projects Completed - ASDE Silo Rectification
- ASDE, Successfully Managed ASDE Kusile Silo rectification steelwork.(Structural Steel), Carl Alsthorm 071 441 7223
Projects Completed - C&E
- C&E, Successfully Managed C&E Crusher plant. From hand drawn sketch to complete fabrication, Corrosion Protection and Acceptance Sign off.(Structural, Mechanical and E&I), Manie Fourie 082 378 3365
Projects Completed - Steffanuty Stocks Kibali
- Steff Stocks 3CR12 Plate work, Successfully Managed 600t 3CR12 Chutes, Bins, Hoppers and tanks through detailing, Fabrication, Corrosion Protection and shipping.(Plate Work), Manie Fourie 082 378 3365 Sappi
Projects Completed - Steffanuty Stocks Kibali Magnet Structure
- Kibali Magnet Structure, Successfully Managed kibali Magnet Structure through detailing, Fabrication, Corrosion Protection, Mechanicals and shipping.(Structural, Mechanical and E&I), Manie Fourie 082 378 3365
Timeline
Site Manager
Louwill Lefa
10.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Louwill Lefa
06.2005 - Current
Diploma - Business Administration
Uniathena
Executive Diploma - Strategic Project Management
Cambridge University
Project Management
Project Management In Statute of South Africa - Online
Diploma - Construction Management
Uniathena - Cambridge International Diploma
Diploma - Operations And Project Management
FEDE
Certified - Supervisory Management
Bee Safe
Certified - Legal Liability
Bee Safe
Certificate - Engineering Management
Uniathena
Certified - Project Management
IQ Academy - Johannesburg
High School Diploma -
Springs Technical High School - Springs
Certificate - Mastering Quality Management And Lean Operations
Acacia University
Basics of Building and Construction Works -
Uniathena - Cambridge Certificate
Certified - Legal Appointment 2.61 And 2.9.2 MHSA
Anglo American - Venetia Mine
Certified - Risk Management
Anglo American - Venetia Mine
Certification - CAD Technology
Sigmanest - Johannesburg, South Africa
Certified - Microsoft Advanced
New Horizons - Johannesburg, South Africa
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