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Mashudu Raedani

Cost Consultant
Johannesburg

Summary

Perceptive Cost Consultant offering 6 years of experience in developing and managing project cost control by coordinating with colleagues and clients. Successful in devising cost proposals in line with client specifications and objectives through clear communication and attention to detail. Driven to minimize costs by continually comparing project costs to estimates and coordinating with leaders on value engineering methods.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Intermediate Cost Consultant

SPD Quantity Surveyors
10.2023 - Current

ENERGY:

Kusile Power Station, Middleburg, South Africa

  • Intermediate Cost Consultant:
  • - Negotiate and settlement of contractual claims including variation orders.
  • - Assessing and submitting additional documentation and communications to ensurer agreement and payment of claims balances
  • - Managing and negotiating rates with subcontracts and suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness
  • - Review and manage variations to project scope, ensuring cost implications are understood and approved.

Cost Consultant

Mace Group
09.2019 - 09.2024

Mashudu's market sector experience includes, mining, commercial, residential and energy:

MINING:

Dewatering Project (Sishen Iron Ore – Anglo American), Kathu, South Africa

  • Candidate Quantity Surveyor
  • Responsible for preparing tender adjudications reports, clarification and recommendations of tenderer which includes financial evaluations, contract placement, preparing anticipated project cash flows, valuations for payment certificates, cost reports, assessing variations and agreement of final accounts.

Multi-Purpose Lifestyle Centre - (Sishen Iron Ore – Anglo American)

  • Candidate Quantity Surveyor
  • Responsible for attending site meetings, developing project briefs, preparing elemental estimates and detailed Bill of Quantities, tender adjudications, clarification, and recommendations of tenderer which includes financial evaluation of tenderer, contract placement, preparing anticipated project cash flows, valuations for payment certificates, cost reports, assessing variations and agreement of final accounts.

COMMERCIAL:

Roche Laboratory fit out, Cape Town, South Africa (Laboratory)

  • Candidate Quantity Surveyor
  • Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs
  • Negotiated advantageous contract terms with suppliers to secure high-quality materials at reduced prices
  • Developed comprehensive cost models to support accurate forecasting and decision-making processes
  • Managed projects from inception to completion across programming, design, bidding and construction management
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments to proactively address potential issues affecting project budgets and timelines
  • Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions
  • Microsoft Office Fit Out Cape Town, South Africa
  • Candidate Quantity Surveyor
  • Preparing preliminary estimates, measuring and compiling of bills of quantities for tendering purposes, contract placements and procurement of office furniture.
  • Alexander Forbes Office Fit Out, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Candidate Quantity Surveyor
  • preparing preliminary estimates, measuring and compiling of bills of quantities for tendering purposes, Preparing valuations for payment certificates and reconciliation statements.
  • RESIDENTIAL:
  • University of Venda Student Accommodation, Limpopo, South Africa
  • Candidate Quantity Surveyor
  • Analyzed change order requests in depth so as not to impact overall budget negatively
  • Reduced project costs by implementing effective cost management strategies and resource allocation
  • Prepared and updated project status reports, processed purchase orders and invoices and updated tracking reports and files to maintain diligence and financial controls
  • Monitored subcontractor performance closely, ensuring timely delivery of services without compromising quality or budget requirements

University of Johannesburg Student Accommodation, South Africa

  • Candidate Quantity Surveyor
  • Responsible for attending site brief meetings, Preparing elemental estimates and detailed Bill of Quantities.
  • Maintained consistent electronic files and documentation for corporate actions, supporting finance tracking and long-term budget management

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Facilities Management - Construction Engineering

University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

BSc Quantity Surveying - Construction Engineering

University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Bid Evaluation

Certification

SACQSP

Timeline

Intermediate Cost Consultant

SPD Quantity Surveyors
10.2023 - Current

Cost Consultant

Mace Group
09.2019 - 09.2024

Postgraduate Diploma in Facilities Management - Construction Engineering

University of Witwatersrand
04.2001 -

BSc Quantity Surveying - Construction Engineering

University of Witwatersrand
04.2001 -

SACQSP

Candidate Quantity Surveyor

Mashudu RaedaniCost Consultant