Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.
Hi, I’m
Thabisile Makhetha
Construction Project Manager, PMI-PMP®
Durban,South Africa
Summary
Overview
12
years of professional experience
14
years of post-secondary education
5
Certificates
Work History
Leomat Construction (Pty) LtdRichardsbay
Site Manager
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
- Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Assumed responsibility for personnel deployed to work site.
- Managing over fifty (50) mining machines being operated by over 120 employees on shift system.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites
- Inspected cleanliness of common areas and offices
- Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams
- Resolved issues between employees and customers using company policies
- Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability
Leomat Construction (Pty) LtdRichardsbay
Quantity Surveyor
11.2020 - 07.2022
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.
- Worked with numerous vendors to select and source construction materials.
- Suggested methods of construction, materials and equipment to use, leading to cost savings.
- Worked with approximately ten (10) vendors to select and source construction materials
Leomat Construction (Pty) LtdRichardsbay
Assistant Construction Manager
08.2020 - 10.2020
Job overview
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Collaborated with construction administration consultants to schedule field observations.
- Contributed to construction planning process for commercial and residential development projects.
- Supervised team of fifty (50) construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services
- Negotiated labor contracts with general contractors and subcontractors
Leomat Construction (Pty) LtdRichardsbay
Construction Manager
01.2020 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Collaborated with subcontractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Supervised team of forty (40) construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks
- Prepared and managed project budgets to accurately track costs and expenses
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays
- Negotiated labor contracts with general contractors and subcontractors
Burma Plant HireMiddelburg
Mines Project Manager
03.2019 - 11.2019
Job overview
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Increased profits by 34%
Leomat Construction (Pty) LtdRichardsbay
Construction Site Manager
04.2016 - 02.2019
Job overview
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- 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.
- Supervised team of eighty (80) construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work
Leomat Construction (Pty) LtdRichardsbay
Project Manager
08.2012 - 03.2016
Job overview
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Successfully completed fifty four (54) projects over five (5) years, totaling value of R110 000 000.00
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts
Leomat Construction (Pty) LtdRichardsbay
Project Management Administrator
07.2011 - 07.2012
Job overview
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- First projects worked on was Jozini Stock Watering Dams, six million worth project (2011) consisting of approximately 40 dams in uMhlabuyalingana District.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments
Education
Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA)Durban
MBA from Project Management
01.2020 - Current
University Overview
- Specializing in Project Management
Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA)Pretoria
Postgraduate Diploma from Project Management
01.2019 - 12.2019
University Overview
Durban University of UniversityDurban
Bachelor of Technology from Civil Engineering: Construction Management
07.2014 - 12.2018
University Overview
Mangosuthu University of TechnologyDurban
National Diploma from Civil Engineering
07.2007 - 06.2011
University Overview
Empangeni Christian SchoolEmpangeni
High School Diploma
01.2003 - 12.2003
University Overview
Skills
Construction management
OSHA compliance
Estimating
Negotiation
Strategic planning
Project Management
Contract Management
Budgeting
Business administration
Operations management
Staff Management
Heavy labor
Financial Management
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Management
Certification
SAMTRAC - Safety, Health & Environment Management Certificate
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute (Project Management Professional)
- Engineering Council of South Africa
Additional Information
Additional Information
Fluent in English (Speak, Read & Write).
Willing to relocate to anywhere in the world.
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Timeline
Site Manager
Leomat Construction (Pty) Ltd
08.2022 - Current
Quantity Surveyor
Leomat Construction (Pty) Ltd
11.2020 - 07.2022
Assistant Construction Manager
Leomat Construction (Pty) Ltd
08.2020 - 10.2020
Construction Manager
Leomat Construction (Pty) Ltd
01.2020 - 07.2020
Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA)
MBA from Project Management
01.2020 - Current
Mines Project Manager
Burma Plant Hire
03.2019 - 11.2019
Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA)
Postgraduate Diploma from Project Management
01.2019 - 12.2019
Estimating, Costing and Pricing of Construction Tenders and Projects
09-2018
Conduct Outcomes-based Assessment
04-2017
Construction Regulations
06-2016
Construction Site Manager
Leomat Construction (Pty) Ltd
04.2016 - 02.2019
Manage Labour Intensive Construction Projects Certificate
08-2015
SAMTRAC - Safety, Health & Environment Management Certificate
07-2015
Durban University of University
Bachelor of Technology from Civil Engineering: Construction Management
07.2014 - 12.2018
Project Manager
Leomat Construction (Pty) Ltd
08.2012 - 03.2016
Project Management Administrator
Leomat Construction (Pty) Ltd
07.2011 - 07.2012
Mangosuthu University of Technology
National Diploma from Civil Engineering
07.2007 - 06.2011
Empangeni Christian School
High School Diploma
01.2003 - 12.2003