Selamolela Oupa Sathekge
Candidate Construction Manager: SACPCMP - A/868/2018
Polokwane
Summary
Selamolela Oupa Sathekge, SACPCMP Candidate Construction Manager - A/868/2018, with over 12 years of experience in both Consulting and Construction. I possess an in-depth understanding of the physical aspects of the construction & Civil Engineering industry, including materials, machinery, and infrastructure. The characteristics that separate me from everyone else - my ability to deliver project based solutions and my knack of being able to successfully manage my time to meet project deadlines. I am an expert at condition assessment, preparation of specification, delivering results on time, proposal writing (RFI's) and scheme costing production.
I have been intimately involved in high quality building construction and civil engineering works that have produced impressive milestones and more than 12.5 Million LTI free. I believe I would add more value to any civil, construction and consulting organization based on my ability and capabilities of building a long lasting relationship with the client and the community, my extensive reliable experience in both construction and consulting industry as well as my knowledge of running a site safely and productively.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mentor
VEA Road Maintenance
Limpopo and Mpumalanga Province
01.2023 - Current
- Delegates project assignments, budgets and supervise various levels of staff to complete projects
- Leading development of project plans to fully identify project scope, schedule, project charter, project team responsibilities and processes to efficiently execute project
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for Site Agents and Subcontractors dealing with difficult issues onsite
- Plan, develop, and implement strategies to convey information with key decision makers
- Leading multidisciplinary project team through all phases of project
- Prepare presentations to various Tender Briefings
- Managing and Supervising over 50 Subcontractors.
Construction Manager - Concrete & Steel Reservoirs
DaBraves Trading
Burgersfort
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets
- Communicated daily with stake holders to keep project fully operational
- Collaborated with contractors, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion
- Responsible for site compliant with safety regulations to prevent unnecessary risks
- Developed and implemented quality control plan to guarantee highest standards of workmanship
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays
- Prepared and managed project budgets to accurately track costs and expenses
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and subcontractors to confirm fair pricing and quality service
- Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues
- Developed and implemented construction plans according to client specifications and expectations
- Negotiated labor contracts with general laborers and subcontractors.
- Supervised team of 43 construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work
Site Agent - Concrete Wastewater Treatment Plant
Thulatsepo General Trading
Elukwatini
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Conduct and document quality assurance and safety inspections throughout the construction process, ensuring that the work environment is acceptable and that tools and equipment are in good working condition
- Manage worksites for new-construction as well as remodeling projects, coordinating activities and ensuring that all work is in sync with project goals and objectives
- Provide direction to general laborers, subcontractors, and locals when doing groundwork to ensure that quality standards are being met
- Prepare and manage estimates, budgets, timetables, and resources
- Identify, mitigate, and track recurring construction issues
- Issuing SI's and VOs to project management
- Conducting ongoing quality inspections
Assistant Site Agent - Concrete Crude Oil Tanks
WBHO Construction
Saldanha Bay
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Conducted regular site inspections and quality control checks to maintain high construction standards
- Planning and implementing work schedules
- Ensuring building materials and equipment are available at all times
- Manage complete day to day life-cycle of project from initial stages through to hand-over
- Ensure there is a clear schedule of deliverables, monitor time, quality and budget of the project to ensure projects are delivered safely, within budget and on time to required standards
- Compile and submit Weekly, Monthly & Project based Reports
- Supervise all on-site construction activities and ensure that they are carried out according to the safety project plan, specifications, and relevant regulations
Site Agent - Concrete Dam Construction
Medupi Power Station Joint Venture (AVENG GRINAKER-LTA)
Lephalale
01.2016 - 07.2019
- Monitor project progress, compliance with design specifications and safety standards
- Determine and present estimates of operational costs
- Monitor daily costing and productivity of labour and plant
- Manage project budgets, including cost estimating, tracking expenses, and cost control measures, resulting in 34% cost savings
- Manage and monitor program and implement weekly rolling horizon program
- Implemented and enforced safety protocols, resulting in 12.5 million free LTI during my tenure
- Development of method statements and Risk Assessment using construction drawings and follow through to ensure method statements are appropriately implemented.
- Allocate resources efficiently, including labor and equipment, to minimize costs, idle resources and to avoid over allocating or under allocating of resources
- Quality Control – I was responsible for managing document distribution matrix by specifying who needs to receive which documents and by when between site team and office management. Ensuring that all quality control documentations are utilized and signed off by the client
- Creating and overseeing the safety and procedure policies to comply with company as well as projects requirements and standards.
- People management and team leadership.
- Cost Report
- Prepare Payment Certificate
Site Engineer
AVENG GRINAKER-LTA
Ermelo
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Recorded daily events and activities in site diary to evaluate process and improve productivity.
- Ordered and tracked delivery of construction materials and supplies from vendors.
- Oversaw quality control and health and safety matters for construction teams.
- Developed SOPs and change controls pertaining to setup, maintenance and operation of equipment, facility and utilities.
- Checked technical designs and drawings for adherence to standards.
Assistant Route Manager
MOTT MacDonald PDNA CONSULTING ENGINEERS
North West & Mpumalanga
02.2011 - 02.2015
- Scheduled, attended and contributed to safety meetings to maintain working relationships and promote maximum morale and productivity.
- Planned, distributed, monitored and followed up on daily route assignments to service customers per company standards and agreements.
- Worked with local stakeholders to resolve employee relations and labor relations issues.
- Monitored daily operations and routes to resolve issues and drive operational effectiveness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering: Urban
UNISA
South Africa 01.2018 - 2022.09
High School Diploma -
Vaal University of Technology
Vereeninging 01.2009 - 2014.09
Skills
Leadership Skills
Timeline
Mentor
VEA Road Maintenance
01.2023 - Current
Construction Manager - Concrete & Steel Reservoirs
DaBraves Trading
08.2021 - 12.2022
Site Agent - Concrete Wastewater Treatment Plant
Thulatsepo General Trading
07.2020 - 07.2021
Assistant Site Agent - Concrete Crude Oil Tanks
WBHO Construction
07.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering: Urban
UNISA
01.2018 - 2022.09
Site Agent - Concrete Dam Construction
Medupi Power Station Joint Venture (AVENG GRINAKER-LTA)
01.2016 - 07.2019
Site Engineer
AVENG GRINAKER-LTA
03.2015 - 12.2015
Assistant Route Manager
MOTT MacDonald PDNA CONSULTING ENGINEERS
02.2011 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
Vaal University of Technology
01.2009 - 2014.09
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