Nomgcobo Jodo
Cape Town
Summary
Experienced and driven Professional Construction Project Manager with over 10 years of expertise in project management within the built environment. Successfully overseeing infrastructure and construction projects from inception to completion, with a proven track record of managing complex projects efficiently. Ability to coordinate multiple professional disciplines, establish strong partnerships with client departments, and collaborate effectively with teams and local officials for timely and cost-effective project delivery. Registered as a Professional Construction Project Manager (Pr. CPM, Reg No. D/2883/2021), bringing extensive experience in team building and leadership to every job undertaken.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Construction Project Manager
National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
12.2021 - Current
- Develop programme and contract management
- Manage budget preparation and cash flow
- Manage Portfolio of projects and oversee the implementation and completion of projects
- Oversee and manage a team of Project Managers
- Manage and coordinate the implementation of facilities management contracts on behalf of the Client
- Manage and facilitate the appointments of multi-disciplinary professional team including Contractors through prescribed Supply Chain Management norms and standards to establish the development of a clear project brief and objectives
- Manage Client and Stakeholder's relationships to ensure good and effective communication
- Regularly provide updated reports to the Clients on progress of the project through weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reporting including site meetings and technical meetings and therefore report to the end-user clients through Client Forum meetings
Project Manager
The Housing Development Agency
12.2018 - 11.2021
- Manage and coordinate the implementation of residential developments financed through Provincial Government of the Western Cape
- Manage stakeholder's relationships including community representatives
- Manage and facilitate identification of land parcels for human settlement development on behalf of the Western Cape Provincial Department of Human Settlement
- Regularly report to the Client on progress of the project through weekly, quarterly and monthly progress reports including site meetings and technical meetings and concurrently reporting to the community through Project Steering Committee (PSC) engagements
Project Manager
Transnet National Port Authority
02.2016 - 11.2018
- Managed the day-to-day construction work and regularly monitor the performance of the Contractor against the Construction Programme, the budget and the required specification while continuously ensured compliance to occupational health and safety regulations
- Regularly conduct and recorded site progress, technical and risks meetings
- Received and reviewed Compensation Events (CE) claims before they are presented for adjudication by Senior Project Manager
- Report on monthly Progress Project Report (PPR) to the Programme Manager including reviewing and approving monthly progress payments
- Monitor the preparation of monthly cost reports by the Cost Engineer
- Compiled and documented a business case for submission and presentation to the gate review committee/panel
Construction Project Manager
National Department of Public Works
05.2010 - 01.2016
- Managed and successfully completed 100% of some few projects within budget while managing to get 80% of other assigned projects off the ground
- Managed and facilitated the appointments of the Professional Team to establish the development of a clear project brief and objectives including clear definition of their roles, responsibilities, and liabilities from conception to fruition
- Managed, coordinated, and integrate the detailed Designs, Preliminary Designs (PDR) and Status Quo development processes within the project scope, timeline, budget and quality control
- Regularly conduct and record all planning meetings, co-ordination meetings and management meetings
- Formulated and submitted weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports to managers while keeping the client informed
- Managed and coordinated the tender process from Tender Documentation through recommendation and appointment of the contractor including preparing and agreeing the procurement timelines and facilitate the site handover to the contractor while constantly ensure compliance to construction regulations and standards
- Managed the preparation of cost estimates, budgets, and cost reports by the Quantity Surveyor
- Monitor, review, approve and certify monthly payment certificates including the professional fee accounts
- Facilitate, co-ordinate and reviewed the final accounts by the Quantity Surveyor jointly with the Contractor and the Professional team
- Successfully managed the day-to-day construction work and regularly monitor the performance of the Contractor against the Construction Programme, the budget and the required specification
- Addressed and resolved technical issues to reduce any delays and scope creep
Junior Quantity Surveyor
Senyolo & Associates Quantity Surveyors
06.2009 - 04.2010
- Assisted with the preparation of the Tender Documents including preparation of Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and the preparation of cost reports, contractors cash flow including preparation of interim valuations and final accounts
- Attend site meetings and undertake site visits for onsite measurements including maintaining and updating site records and correspondence
Trainee Quantity Surveyor
Noyana Management Consultancy
06.2005 - 01.2007
- Assist with the preparation of the Tender Documents including preparation of Bills of Quantities, preparation of payment certificates and final accounts including monthly costs reports
- Attend site meetings and undertook site visits for onsite measurements including maintaining and updating site records and correspondence
Education
BSC (HON) - TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
University of Pretoria
01.2015
B-TECH - QUANTITY SURVEYING
University of Johannesburg
01.2008
NATIONAL DIPLOMA - BUILDING SCIENCE
University of Johannesburg
01.2007
MATRIC - (GRADE 12)
Nyanga High School
Nyanga, Eastern Cape01.2002
Skills
- Management
- Proactive Approach
- Scope Development and Management
- Schedule Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Stakeholder Communication
- Budget Planning, Development and Management
- OSHA Compliance
- Bid preparation and Evaluation
- Risk Management
- Project Management
- Reporting skills
Personal Information
Driving License: Code 08 (EB)
References
- Mr. Makgwadi Elliot Mabuso, Department of Public Works & Infrastructure, Director: Projects and Professional Services, 082 302 3555, makgwadi.mabuso@dpw.gov.za
- Mr. Patric Phaswana, National Department of Public Works & Infrastructure (NDPWI), Chief Construction Project Manager, 072 561 9754 / 063 698 7967, obed.molotsi@gauteng.gov.za
- Mr. Lungisa Mbedlashe, The Housing Development Agency (The HDA), Development Manager, 073 721 6080 / 067 856 7046, lungisa.mbedlashe@thehda.co.za
- Ms. Siphokazi Gcelu, Transnet National Port Authority (TNPA), Senior Project Planner, 073 533 1531 / 063 296 3866, Siphokazi.Gcelu@transnet.net
- Mr. Mohaila Malefane, Multi-pro Costing Engineering, Director and Professional Mentor, 083 237 9912, mohaila1@hotmail.com
Certification
- South African Council for Construction and Project Managers Profession (SACPCMP): Professional Construction Project Manager (Pr. CPM - Reg. no: D/2883/2021).
- Association of Construction Project Managers (ACPM) - Associate Member: Membership Number: ASSM20/014.
Timeline
Chief Construction Project Manager
National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
12.2021 - Current
Project Manager
The Housing Development Agency
12.2018 - 11.2021
Project Manager
Transnet National Port Authority
02.2016 - 11.2018
Construction Project Manager
National Department of Public Works
05.2010 - 01.2016
Junior Quantity Surveyor
Senyolo & Associates Quantity Surveyors
06.2009 - 04.2010
Trainee Quantity Surveyor
Noyana Management Consultancy
06.2005 - 01.2007
B-TECH - QUANTITY SURVEYING
University of Johannesburg
NATIONAL DIPLOMA - BUILDING SCIENCE
University of Johannesburg
MATRIC - (GRADE 12)
Nyanga High School
BSC (HON) - TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
University of Pretoria
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