Sive Mantshongo
Site Agent
Durban
Summary
Strategic Construction Manager with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented with 9+ year industry background. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction. I am also an Innovative Construction Manager skilled in motivating construction teams to exceed expectations and maintain high standards. Outstanding record of meeting project deadlines and quality benchmarks. Proficient in English and with history of employing compliant subcontractors to meet contract parameters. I am a Hands-on Site Manager with proven capability leading teams of workers. Mastery in budgeting, quality control and industry best practices. Honest, hard-working and dedicated to building positive relationships with clients and suppliers. I am actively searching for employment within the construction industry and the property development sector. I am highly confident that my 8+ years’ experience in the construction industry performing different roles and responsibilities would be of great benefit towards the organization. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to prove myself if given the chance to do so.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Assistant Site Agent
WBHO Construction
Durban
06.2024 - Current
- Ensured quality workmanship with thorough inspections and adherence to established standards and guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of all site activities like daily logs which ensured seamless handover at the end of each shift.
- Maintained strong client relationships by providing regular updates on project status and addressing concerns promptly.
- Achieved timely completion of projects through diligent scheduling, planning, and progress tracking.
- Assisted in the resolution of design-related issues through close collaboration with architects and engineers, ensuring adherence to project specifications.
- Improved site safety by implementing rigorous inspection protocols and conducting regular safety briefings.
- Contributed to the successful completion of various projects by effectively managing resources, schedules, and budgets while maintaining a high standard of quality.
- Supported the development of junior staff members by sharing industry knowledge, best practices, tips for success when managing sites.
- Strengthened stakeholder relationships by regularly attending meetings, providing updates on project progress, and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
- Accurately documented all onsite issue using Asite and CCS
Junior Site Agent
Afrostructures (pty)ltd
Durban
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Implementation of CPG, monitoring and reporting to client with regards to CPG expenditure for municipal projects.
- Monitoring Overall site activities and resources.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and financial management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Programming and programme monitoring and reporting.
- Quantifying sub-contractor work and assist with payment certificate for up-coming small construction companies.
- Quantifying work done and submission of payment certificate to the client.
- Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout.
- Evaluated subcontractor bids and identified most qualified and economical candidates, establishing advantageous contracts and cutting costs.
- Promoted adherence to safety policies and procedures, ensuring proper handling and operation of materials and equipment.
- Monitoring of Budget and cash flow reporting.
Construction Manager
Sakhi Ngomso Construction and Building Services
Durban
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Monitoring Overall site activities and resources.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout.
- Supported work of superintendents and liaised with off-site designers.
- Evaluated subcontractor bids and identified most qualified and economical candidates, establishing advantageous contracts and cutting costs.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Promoted adherence to safety policies and procedures, ensuring proper handling and operation of materials and equipment.
Construction Estimator
G and N Plumbers
Durban
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Calculated correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors and vendors.
- Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data.
- Conducted site visits and provided recommendations and informed advice regarding site viability.
- Tendering and Pricing.
- Client liaison.
Construction Support Manager
Tusk Construction Support Services
Durban
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Take responsibility for financial risk on construction projects.
- Provide on-site project risk management pertaining to the finance and performance risk of the project.
- Performing of Project Viability, Cash Flow Projection, Pre-construction budgeting.
- Perform construction schedule and schedule monitoring.
- Site Supervision and Site Management.
- Liaising with the main contractor and the professional team.
Site Engineer
WBHO Construction
Durban
03.2015 - 12.2019
- Reviewed construction work against technical designs and drawings to assess compliance.
- Audited sites to collect and analyze structural, electrical and engineering data.
- Assisted project team with conflict resolution between owner, contractor and subcontractor.
- Coordinated and facilitated onsite consultant, regulatory and client representative inspections.
- Visited construction sites daily to evaluate work quality.
- Helped to solve site problems by applying technical expertise.
- Communicated with project accounting about monthly subcontractor billings and pay applications.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Set work schedules, coordinated site facilities and monitored progress.
- Estimated costs associated with labor, equipment and materials required to produce specific designs.
- Conducted thorough quality assurance checks at each project phase, ensuring that all work met or exceeded client specifications and industry standards.
- Optimized resource allocation by effectively scheduling labor, equipment, and materials for multiple concurrent projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Port Elizabeth11.2014
Matric - undefined
Kharina Secondary School
Pietermaritzburg11.2010
Skills
General contracting professional
Estimating
Knowledgeable in construction safety
Materials estimates
Subcontractor management
Construction management
Project Scheduling
Certification
2023-04 MS Projects Certificate
References
- Nicolo, Baker, Managing Director, 082 557 4661, G and N Plumbers
- Stephan, Roux, 082 458 5258, Tusk Construction Support Services
- Mark, Boreham, Construction Director, 083 637 3777, WBHO Construction
Contact
- Address: Durban, KZN, 4001 (Willing to Relocate)
- Phone: 067 117 4028
- E-mail: sivemantshongo@gmail.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sive-mantshongo-948a02
Timeline
Assistant Site Agent
WBHO Construction
06.2024 - Current
Junior Site Agent
Afrostructures (pty)ltd
06.2022 - 06.2024
Construction Manager
Sakhi Ngomso Construction and Building Services
10.2020 - 06.2022
Construction Estimator
G and N Plumbers
06.2020 - 09.2020
Construction Support Manager
Tusk Construction Support Services
01.2020 - 05.2020
Site Engineer
WBHO Construction
03.2015 - 12.2019
Matric - undefined
Kharina Secondary School
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University