Thobane Bongani Dlamini
Professional Quantity Surveyor
Pietermaritzburg
Summary
Results-driven construction professional with extensive experience in cost estimation, contract management, and financial planning. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless project execution. Highly skilled in cost control, negotiation, and risk management, consistently delivering on budget and within scope. Known for analytical thinking and effective communication, fostering reliable partnerships and achieving project goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Professional Quantity Surveyor and Project Leader
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife
06.2022 - Current
- Performing a needs analysis and a situational analysis for projects, compiling business cases/plans or project charters
- Preparing conditional assessments for the development of project briefs, project initiation, scope definition
- Conducting financial viability reports and feasibility studies to estimate materials, material and labour costs
- Formulating procurement strategies for professional service providers, contractors and sub-contractors using SCM best practice guidelines.
- Performed detailed risk assessments during the pre-construction phase to inform decision-making processes related to project feasibility studies.
- Manage multi-disciplinary professional teams
- Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.
- Researched construction cost trends to stay up-to-date with industry developments and changes.
- Collaborated with architects and engineers to optimize construction designs, minimizing material waste and reducing overall costs.
- Readied and presented cost reports to keep stakeholders informed of job progress.
- Estimating for and managing building works, roads, water and waste water, mechanical and electrical infrastructure projects, cost analysis, cost modelling for planning, organising and scheduling work.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors, securing best pricing for materials, labour and equipment.
- Development of Order of Magnitude (OoM) estimates and cost plans as tools for budget planning, cash flow projections to include pre-tender and post tender escalation
- Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.
- Development of detailed estimates for income-generating projects and social projects, intended to assist with the design brief, scope of works formulation and peer review of concept designs.
- Contributed to successful procurement and pricing strategies that balanced quality considerations with cost-saving opportunities for the organization.
- Project and Programme Management with emphasis on Cost, Time and Quality management.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors, securing best pricing for materials, labor and equipment.
- Development of report format to track cost, time and quality on individual projects as well as programme level including roll-up ability to provide a strategic summary
- Contract administration and management
- Resolution of legal and contractual issues on infrastructure projects
- Evaluating extension of time and variation order claims for infrastructure projects in accordance with contractual agreements
- Taking off for bill of quantities preparation and final accounts
- Evaluation and verification of reports on conditional grants and Business cases.
- Great knowledge of Framework for Infrastructure Development Management (FIPDM), National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations, South African National Standards (SANS), ISO Standards, Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations of 1993, Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS), construction contracts such as GCC 2010 & 2015, JBCC PBA and Minor Works contracts, NEC3 & NEC4 Suite of contracts, FIDIC suite of contracts.
- Assessment of User Asset Management Plans (UAMPS)
- Preparation of tender documents
- Conducting regular site visits to monitor progress, prepare valuations for interim and final payment certificates and cost control and management
- Evaluation and adjudication of tenders and conducting technical assessments of tenders.
- Compiling and evaluating fee accounts
- Taking part in Bid Specification Committee (BSC) and Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC) responsible for ensuring all infrastructure and goods projects adhere to the following, but not limited to, CIDB Practice notes and instructions; Treasury Instructions - Part 16 A; Regulations in terms of the PFMA (A Framework for Supply Chain Management); The Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA); and the Supply Chain Management Policies and regulations and presenting to the Bid Adjudication Committee (BAC)
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior quantity surveyors, fostering a supportive team environment that facilitated professional growth.
- Managing and implementing infrastructure projects within Protected Areas and World Heritage Sites
- Environmental Management planning and preparation of scoping reports
- Assisted in dispute resolutions between clients and contractors by providing expert advice on contractual obligations and industry best practices.
- Facilitated smooth handover processes between stakeholders by preparing detailed final account statements reflecting actual expenditures versus initial estimates.
Professional Quantity Surveyor and Project Leader
KZN Department of Public Works
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Preparing conditional assessments for the development of project briefs, project initiation, scope definition
- Conducted feasibility studies to estimate materials, time, and labour costs.
- Formulating procurement strategies for professional service providers, contractors and sub-contractors
- Assisted in dispute resolutions between clients and contractors by providing expert advice on contractual obligations and industry best practices.
- Reduced budget overruns by accurately forecasting project expenses and monitoring progress against budget allocations.
- Manage multi-disciplinary construction teams
- Collaborated with architects and engineers to optimize construction designs, minimizing material waste and reducing overall costs.
- Estimating for infrastructure and health technology for Health facilities, cost analysis, cost modelling for planning, organising and scheduling work.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
- Utilized cost-estimating software to streamline estimating processes and produce accurate and reliable estimates.
- Streamlined tendering processes, resulting in faster turnaround times for clients.
- Readied and presented cost reports to keep stakeholders informed of job progress.
- Implemented cost control measures throughout projects'' lifecycle, minimizing financial risks associated with scope changes or unforeseen events.
- Project and Programme Manager with emphasis on Cost, Time and Quality management.
- Development of report format to track cost, time and quality on individual projects as well as programme level including roll-up ability to provide a strategic summary.
- Contract administration and management of infrastructure contracts ranging from the JBCC PBA and Minor Works Agreements, NEC3 and NEC4, and GCC contract.
- Familiar with Framework for Infrastructure Development Management (FIPDM), National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations, Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations of 1993, Infrastructure Programme Management Plans (IPMP), Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS), construction contracts
- Contributed to successful procurement strategies that balanced quality considerations with cost-saving opportunities for the organization.
- Preparing bid documents and proposals for contractors, sub-contractors and professional services.
- Conducting valuations for the preparation of interim and final payment certificates
- Evaluated contractor and sub-contractor bids to obtain best value for projects.
- Monitored project progress to identify and address changes in project scope or budget.
- Preparing final accounts.
- Preparing fee accounts and monthly payment certificates
- Member of the Bid Specification Committee (BSC).
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior quantity surveyors, fostering a supportive team environment that facilitated professional growth.
- Facilitated smooth handover processes between stakeholders by preparing detailed final account statements reflecting actual expenditures versus initial estimates.
Professional Quantity Surveyor
Novis and Berson Inc.
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Estimating for infrastructure, cost analysis, cost modelling and cost norms with focus on value for money.
- Conducted feasibility studies to estimate materials, time, and labour costs.
- Project and Programme Manager with emphasis on Cost, Time and Quality management.
- Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
- Development of report format to track cost, time and quality on individual projects as well as programme level including roll up ability to provide strategic summary for top management
- Contract Administration and management
- Measurement of building quantities for bill of quantities preparation and final accounts
- Drafting tender documents and final accounts.
- Doing valuations for interim and final payment certificates
- Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
- Monitored project progress to identify and address changes in project scope or budget.
- Preparing and evaluating fee accounts.
- Delivered consulting services to advise clients on cost-saving strategies and best practices.
- Improved project profitability by effectively estimating costs and negotiating contracts with suppliers.
- Readied and presented cost reports to keep stakeholders informed of job progress.
- Reduced budget overruns by accurately forecasting project expenses and monitoring progress against budget allocations.
- Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.
- Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers.
- Developed comprehensive cost plans to guide project execution, ensuring financial efficiency and success.
- Implemented cost control measures throughout projects'' lifecycle, minimizing financial risks associated with scope changes or unforeseen events.
- Supported senior management in strategic planning efforts, providing valuable insights into trends affecting the company's competitive position within the market space.
- Performed detailed risk assessments during the pre-construction phase to inform decision-making processes related to project feasibility studies.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulatory requirements by staying informed on changes to building codes, environmental regulations, and other pertinent industry standards.
- Contributed to successful procurement strategies that balanced quality considerations with cost-saving opportunities for the organization.
Candidate Quantity Surveyor
Novis and Berson Inc.
03.2015 - 09.2018
- Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
- Conducted feasibility studies to estimate materials, time, and labour costs.
- Improved project profitability by effectively estimating costs and negotiating contracts with suppliers.
- Reduced budget overruns by accurately forecasting project expenses and monitoring progress against budget allocations.
- Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.
- Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers.
- Collaborated with architects and engineers to optimize construction designs, minimizing material waste and reducing overall costs.
- Developed comprehensive cost plans to guide project execution, ensuring financial efficiency and success.
- Performed detailed risk assessments during the pre-construction phase to inform decision-making processes related to project feasibility studies.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry developments through ongoing professional development activities such as attending conferences or obtaining additional certifications relevant to the field of quantity surveying.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulatory requirements by staying informed on changes to building codes, environmental regulations, and other pertinent industry standards.
- Contributed to successful procurement strategies that balanced quality considerations with cost-saving opportunities for the organization.
- Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
- Reviewed and approved invoices and payments, verifying accuracy of expenses.
- Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.
- Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
- Prepared bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business.
- Developed and maintained database of cost information to use most up-to-date and relevant data in estimates.
- Assessed risks and uncertainties to identify potential challenges and prepare contingency plans.
- Readied and presented cost reports to keep stakeholders informed of job progress.
- Researched construction cost trends to stay up-to-date with industry developments and changes.
- Utilized cost-estimating software to streamline estimating processes and produce accurate and reliable estimates.
Student Quantity Surveyor
KZN Department of Public Works
06.2014 - 07.2014
- Assisting with preparing tender documents and Bills of Quantities
- Adjudication of tenders
- Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.
- Taking off building works, electrical works and plumbing
- Assist in preparing contractor monthly payments
- Purchased materials and coordinated deliveries to and from construction sites.
- Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.
- Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers.
- Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
Student Quantity Surveyor
Altak Africa
06.2013 - 07.2013
- Conducted regular site visits to monitor progress, identify potential issues, and recommend corrective actions as needed.
- Purchased materials and coordinated deliveries to and from construction sites.
- Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.
- Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers.
- Collaborated with architects and engineers to optimize construction designs, minimizing material waste and reducing overall costs.
- Managed subcontractor relationships by setting clear expectations, maintaining open communication channels, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
- Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.
- Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
- Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects.
Education
Post- Graduate Diploma - Business Administration
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
Durban, South Africa 04.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Quantity Surveying
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Construction Studies
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2011 - 12.2013
National Senior Certificate -
Vryheid High School
Vryheid, South Africa 01.2006 - 12.2010
Skills
QSPlus
WinQS
DimX
Contract Management
Cost Control and Management
Cost estimation
Project management
Problem-solving
Certification
South African Council for Quantity Surveyors (SACQSP) Registration, 6477
Personal Information
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 10 (C1)
Prizes And Awards
- Representative Council of learners, 2010
- Dean's List, 2011
- Certificate of merit - Construction Planning and Design I, 2011
- UG EJA Loerincz Scholarship, 2012
- PG - Honours Merit Award, 2014
References
Martie Barrett - Chief Architect - 083 506 3084
Sphephelo Mhlongo - Senior Architect - 084 957 3588
Timeline
Professional Quantity Surveyor and Project Leader
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife
06.2022 - Current
Post- Graduate Diploma - Business Administration
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
04.2022 - 12.2022
Professional Quantity Surveyor and Project Leader
KZN Department of Public Works
01.2019 - 06.2022
Professional Quantity Surveyor
Novis and Berson Inc.
10.2018 - 12.2018
Candidate Quantity Surveyor
Novis and Berson Inc.
03.2015 - 09.2018
Student Quantity Surveyor
KZN Department of Public Works
06.2014 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Quantity Surveying
University of The Witwatersrand
04.2014 - 12.2014
Student Quantity Surveyor
Altak Africa
06.2013 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Construction Studies
University of The Witwatersrand
04.2011 - 12.2013
National Senior Certificate -
Vryheid High School
01.2006 - 12.2010