Ruan Duplessis
QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Randburg
Summary
Upon completing my finance degree, I shifted my focus to another passion; construction and quickly adapted to the built environment and the challenges associated. The correlation between my cost accounting background and quantity measurements equipped me with an advantage in the field of quantity surveying.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Quantity Surveyor
Central Property Development (CDP)
01.2024 - Current
- Ensured accurate invoicing by reviewing contractor claims for compliance with contract terms and conditions before submission to clients.
- Conducted regular site visits to monitor progress, identify potential issues, and recommend corrective actions as needed.
- Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
- Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
- Construct detailed cost report to present to Directors in monthly cost reports
- Manage Final Accounts of all sub Contractors and process payment certificates
- Assisted in dispute resolutions between clients and contractors by providing expert advice on contractual obligations and industry best practices.
- Improved project profitability by effectively estimating costs and negotiating contracts with suppliers.
Projects Division QS
Washirika 3 Oaks (W30)
05.2022 - Current
- Compilation of tender documents
- Measuring and compiling bills of quantities
- Prepare and settle final accounts
- Conduct monthly cost report to present to exco
- Manage sub-contractor appointments and monthly project claims
- Compilation and negotiating of contracts
In-House QS
Silver Fern Construction
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Compilation of tender documents
- Measuring and compiling bills of quantities
- Compiling and negotiating contracts
- Prepare and settle final accounts
- Manage sub-contractor appointments and monthly project claims
- Reason for leaving: Division taken over by W30
Credit Controls
Serwalo Academy
01.2010 - 04.2019
- Compiling batch payments for bank release
- Credit relations and contract negotiations
- Bookkeeping: General account processing, tax calculations and reconciliation of ledger accounts
- Budgeting: Creating yearly budgeting and forecasting
- HR: Employee contracts and PAYE
- Reason for leaving: Pursue Built environment opportunities
Education
Honours Bachelor's - Quantity Surveying
WITS
Bachelor's - Construction Management
WITS
Honours Bachelor of Commerce - Business Management
UNISA
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Management
UP
National Senior Certificate - undefined
Hoërskool Overkruin
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Rib CCS
- BuildSmart
- Project Management
- Project Control
- Cost Estimation
- Problem Solving
- Business Management
- Time Management
- Tender Preparation
- Contract Management
License
Code B Licence
Transport
Own Transport
Training
- 05/01/19, CCS: WinQS introduction, WITS
- 05/01/19, CCS: CANDY introduction, WITS
- 05/01/18, Microsoft Project (online), Udemy
- 05/01/10, Occupational Health and Safety Course, WITS
- 05/01/10, Building Performance Application Course, WITS
- 05/01/10, Introduction to Pastel Accounting Software, Workshop on curriculum development on SAQA National Qualification Frameworks
- 05/01/10, Promotional training on cellphone banking for the Nedbank group
Personal Information
- Notice Period: 30 Days Notice
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Quantity Surveyor
Central Property Development (CDP)
01.2024 - Current
Projects Division QS
Washirika 3 Oaks (W30)
05.2022 - Current
In-House QS
Silver Fern Construction
07.2020 - 04.2022
Credit Controls
Serwalo Academy
01.2010 - 04.2019
Bachelor's - Construction Management
WITS
Honours Bachelor of Commerce - Business Management
UNISA
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Management
UP
National Senior Certificate - undefined
Hoërskool Overkruin
Honours Bachelor's - Quantity Surveying
WITS
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