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Work History
Education
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contact details
REFERENCES
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SITHANDAZILE MAHLANGU

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
East London
SITHANDAZILE MAHLANGU

Summary

  • Innovative Construction Manager skilled in motivating construction teams to exceed expectations and maintain high standards.
  • Outstanding record of meeting project deadlines and quality benchmarks.With history of employing compliant subcontractors to meet contract parameters.
  • Hands-on Site Manager with 11years of construction industry expertise. Proven capability leading teams of up to 80 workers.
  • Mastery in budgeting, quality control and industry best practices. Honest, hard-working and dedicated to building positive rapport with clients and vendors.
  • To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

13
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

TEWO BUILDING AND CIVIL CONTRACTORS, East London

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
2016.03 - Current (8 years & 6 months)

Job overview

  • Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
  • Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
  • Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
  • Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
  • Developed and implemented quality control plan to guarantee highest standards of workmanship.
  • Prepared and managed project budgets to accurately track costs and expenses.
  • Supervised team of 80 construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive schedule of preventive maintenance and repair work.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers and subcontractors to confirm fair pricing and quality service.
  • Prepared detailed project estimates and reports for management review.
  • Negotiated labor contracts with general contractors and subcontractors.
  • Collaborated with structural engineers to evaluate structural integrity of projects.
  • Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
  • Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.

ACTUAL CONSTRUCTION, BULAWAYO

PROJECTS QUANTITY SURVEYOT
2014.01 - 2016.02 (2 years & 1 month)

Job overview

  • Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers.
  • Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
  • Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.
  • Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
  • Suggested methods of construction, materials and equipment to use, leading to cost savings.
  • Generated cost and value reports to produce accurate information on cash flow.
  • Conducted feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labor costs.
  • Purchased materials and coordinated deliveries to and from construction sites.
  • Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
  • Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
  • Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
  • Reviewed and approved invoices and payments, verifying accuracy of expenses.
  • Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
  • Prepared bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business.
  • Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects.
  • Monitored project progress to identify and address changes in project scope or budget.
  • Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
  • Determined budgets for prospective projects to plan for future expenditures and utilize resources wisely.

LOWFLOW CONSTRUCTION, HARARE

Junior Quantity Surveyor
2013.01 - 2014.09 (1 year & 8 months)

Job overview

  • Purchased materials and coordinated deliveries to and from construction sites.
  • Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.
  • Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
  • Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers.
  • Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
  • Generated cost and value reports to produce accurate information on cash flow.
  • Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
  • Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.
  • Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
  • Prepared bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business.

BULAWAYO CITY COUNCIL, BULAWAYO

Trainee Quantity Surveyor
2011.01 - 2011.12 (11 months)

Job overview

  • Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
  • Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers.
  • Generated cost and value reports to produce accurate information on cash flow.
  • Purchased materials and coordinated deliveries to and from construction sites.

Education

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BULAWAYO ZIMBABWE

Bachelor of Science from QUANTITY SURVEYING
2009.01 - 2012.11 (3 years & 10 months)

University Overview

  • Awarded
  • Member of SACQSP

Skills

Best building practices

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contact details

contact details

tel no :+27832684990

email: ctae89@gmail.com

REFERENCES

REFERENCES

1.Mrs C Sineyi

Former Office Manager

Tewo Building and Civil Contractors

0737801274

2. Seniour Construction Manager

Mr Christiaan Dutoit

Tewo Building and Civil Contractors

0729088772

Timeline

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
TEWO BUILDING AND CIVIL CONTRACTORS
2016.03 - Current (8 years & 6 months)
PROJECTS QUANTITY SURVEYOT
ACTUAL CONSTRUCTION
2014.01 - 2016.02 (2 years & 1 month)
Junior Quantity Surveyor
LOWFLOW CONSTRUCTION
2013.01 - 2014.09 (1 year & 8 months)
Trainee Quantity Surveyor
BULAWAYO CITY COUNCIL
2011.01 - 2011.12 (11 months)
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Science from QUANTITY SURVEYING
2009.01 - 2012.11 (3 years & 10 months)
SITHANDAZILE MAHLANGUCONSTRUCTION MANAGER