Travis Peter Alex Lawrie
NORTHAM
Summary
Achieved timely project delivery through effective planning and scheduling over 24 years. Drove collaboration among stakeholders to optimize project cycle phases. Enhanced project management processes by integrating diverse disciplinary knowledge and expertise.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Band 6 Scheduler and Planner Dept. Project Control Management – TUMELA MINE
Valterra Platinum
Limpopo, ZA
01.2026 - Current
- Owners team Representation at Tumela 15East CAPEX for infrastructure of Drop-Down Hybrid/Mechanized Sections.
- Integration Scheduling between OPEX mining production planning, engineering and SIB functions
- Development and maintenance of the Operational scheduling, Projects scheduling and progress reporting structure. Integration, Monitoring and communication by means reporting on projects progress, variances, critical path & critical path methods, acid testing data received and application on tracker reports.
- Coordination and liaisons with stakeholder, teams, disciplines, OEM’s and contractors related to the Project Portfolio and each project executed on site.
- Promoting, Training and coaching on a Business initiative for the roll out.
- Direct Support for General Manager, SIB Management, Engineering, and Production Manager, Project Managers and HOD team members.
- Providing support and guidance on planning and scheduling related to the Project Team
Planner – VOC Project for SASOL
Murray & Roberts – Oil and Gas Division
Secunda, ZA
08.2016 - Current
- Planning and Scheduling development
- Units Structural, mechanical, piping and E&I integration Scheduling processes and Report/maintain Construction Trackers
- Producing a complete intergradation schedule with requirement for all
- Schedule Management and control specific to project implementation
- Chairing Daily Meeting with Client representatives & construction teams
Project Planning and Scheduling Consultant
Independently Consulting
Johannesburg, ZA
10.2015 - Current
- Successful delivery of a completely merged contractor & Client schedule for Project management team.
- Schedule completed with Resource loading and levelling
- Client approval of proposed Schedule Management plan
- Client approval of proposed project schedule
- Propose planning and development of processes
- Propose Scheduling processes
- Producing a complete intergradation schedule with requirement for all stakeholders, contractors and owner
- Schedule Management and control specific to project implementation and control plan including Phases, implementation scope statements, control accounts, contingency management, control plan and basis.
- Schedule performance procedures and processes. Schedule performance assessment, forecasting and change management
Band 6 Scheduler and Planner – TUMELA MINE
Anglo American Platinum
Limpopo, ZA
01.2021 - 01.2026
- Project Lead and Project Controls for Fulco Implementation at the Tumela 15East operation Drop Down Mechanized Sections.
- Integration Scheduling for Operating Model between mining production planning and engineering functions
- Development and maintenance of the Projects Scheduling and progress reporting structure. Integration, Monitoring and communication by means reporting on projects progress, variances, critical path & critical path methods, acid testing data received and application on tracker reports.
- Coordination and liaisons of teams, disciplines, OEM’s and contractors related to the Project Portfolio and each project executed on site.
- Promoting, Training and coaching on a Business initiative for the roll out of Operating Model.
- Direct Support for General Manager, NMT Manager Engineer, and Production Manager, Project Managers and HOD team.
- Providing support and guidance on planning and scheduling related to the Project Team
Scheduler and Planner – TUMELA MINE
CDS PTY Ltd.
Limpopo, ZA
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Development and maintenance of the Projects Master Schedule and progress reporting structure. Integration, Monitoring and communication by means reporting on project progress, variances, critical path & critical path methods, acid testing data received and application on tracker reports.
- Coordination and liaisons of teams, disciplines, OEM’s and contractors related to the Project Portfolio and each project executed on site.
- Promoting, Training and coaching on a Business initiative for the roll out of Operating Model.
- Direct Support for General Manager, NMT Manager Engineer, and Production Manager, Project Managers and HOD team.
- Providing support and guidance on planning and scheduling related to the Project Team
- Client: Anglo American Platinum – Tumela Mine & New Mining Technologies at 15East Drop Down Project
Snr. Scheduler and Planner – MCE & NMT Projects For the Future of Mining Technology Readiness
Renlyn Mining Services PTY Ltd.
Limpopo, ZA
12.2016 - 08.2019
- Establishment of the basis of scheduling for the TRL’s of new future mining machines, technics and methods.
- Development and maintenance of the Projects Master Schedule and progress reporting structure. Integration, Monitoring and communication by means reporting on project progress, variances, critical path & critical path methods, acid testing data received and application on tracker reports.
- Construction Management of contractors, Coordination of Supply Chain activities, guidance and coaching execution team regarding construction & the design requirements. Expediting major equipment & materials require for the construction works.
- Coordination and liaisons of teams, disciplines, OEM’s and contractors related to the Project Portfolio and each project executed on site.
- Promoting, Training and coaching on a Business initiative for the roll out of Operating Model.
- Direct Support for General Manager, NMT Manager Engineer, and Production Manager, Project Managers and HOD team.
- Providing support and guidance on planning and scheduling related to the Project Team
- Capturing performance data of trialed equipment’s and methods for documenting and analysis to use as prescribed timing in future planning and schedule in other Anglo American operation.
- Client: Anglo American Platinum – Mechanized Center of Excellence & New Mining Technologies based Hackney Shaft, Twickenham Platinum Mine
Lead Project Planner (Planning Eng.)
Royal Bafokeng Platinum (Management Services)
Gauteng & Northwest, ZA
08.2011 - 10.2015
- Lead Project Planner for a portfolio magnitude of +/-R11.3 billion through the entire CAPEX and part of the OPEX
- Developed and delivered on Overall Project Portfolio Programme
- Management of planning and scheduling of all 4 major projects under the portfolio
- Complete integration of all stakeholders, contractor/s, services provider and project team schedule at a project global level
- Planning process/outputs: Scope development, WBS, OBS, milestone establishments, activities definitions/durations, determining logical sequencing, resource allocation, roles & responsibilities, Monte Carlo simulation and schedule contingency/recovery plans.
- Schedule development: Schedule models/methods, CPM, schedule inputs (activities; logic; durations; constraints; resources; coding; float; critical path)
- Schedule quality analysis
- Schedule management and control per project, phases, control accounts and work package
- All schedule performance procedures, processes including the contractor and services schedule assessments
- Monthly, Quarterly and annual reporting. Providing strategies, performances, forecasting, impediments, critical path & near critical activities and milestone achievements. Earned value management results
- Schedule Change control and processes for Changes of Scope.
- Contract claims and disputes
- Project closeouts: Historical data; Empirical data and lessons learnt
Planner
TWP Projects (PTY) Ltd. (Now known as Worley Parsons)
Johannesburg, ZA
10.2009 - 07.2011
- EPCm Planner and site planning to construction disciplines Bulk earthworks, civils, structural/plate work, mechanicals, piping, MV Electricals and LV EC&I
- Planning and scheduling process
- Planning control management
- Intergradation scheduling and coordinating
- Bi-weekly and Monthly Reporting on contractor and services performances
- Weekly Contractor performance assessment, variances, early warnings, CE’s and schedule quality analysis.
Planner
KENTZ – KIS (PTY) Ltd.
Vereeniging, ZA
03.2009 - 09.2009
- Gautrain - EPC planning to construction disciplines Mechanicals and EC&I
- Planning and scheduling process
- Project schedule development and management
- Planning control management
- Schedule and site coordinating
- Intergradation scheduling and coordinating
- Daily, Bi-weekly and Monthly Reporting performances variances, early warnings, CE’s and schedule quality analysis, S-curves, access notes.
- Site access assessments
- Delay assessments for Project Management
Planner
Vhumbanani (PTY) Ltd.
Rosebank, ZA
11.2008 - 03.2009
- EPCm Planner and site planning to construction disciplines Bulk earthworks, civils, structural/plate work, mechanicals, piping, MV Electricals and LV EC&I
- Planning and scheduling process
- Planning control management
- Intergradation scheduling and coordinating
- Weekly Contractor performance assessment, variances, early warnings, CE’s and schedule quality analysis
Lead Planner and Snr. Estimator
Tubular Electrical & Instrumentation (PTY) Ltd.
Bedfordview, ZA
09.2007 - 10.2008
- Lead Planning for overall projects in the organization
- Snr. Estimation Officer for the proposals department
- Millions of Rand’s delay claim successfully granted by Major Client
- Planning and scheduling process for all construction projects
- Multi project planning control and management
- Weekly Construction performance assessment, variances, early warnings, CE’s and schedule quality analysis
- Contract claims and disputes
Jnr. Planner
SASOL Technologies
Secunda, ZA
08.2006 - 08.2007
- Planner on a portfolio with the magnitude of +/-R9.8 billion through the CAPEX headlined projects of NATGAS 183, BIO Diesel, CPF Temane, and projects for the utilities department i.e. shutdown/upgrades
- Complete integration of all stakeholders, contractor/s, services provider and project team schedule at a project global level
- Planning process/outputs: Scope development, WBS, OBS, milestone establishments, activities definitions/durations, determining logical sequencing, resource allocation, roles & responsibilities, Monte Carlo simulation and schedule contingency/recovery plans.
- Schedule development: Schedule models/methods, CPM, schedule inputs (activities; logic; durations; constraints; resources; coding; float; critical path)
- Schedule quality analysis
- Schedule management and control per project, phases, control accounts and work package
- All schedule performance procedures, processes including the contractor and services schedule assessments
- Monthly, Quarterly and annual reporting. Providing strategies, performances, forecasting, impediments, Earned value management results, critical path & near critical activities and milestone achievements
- Schedule Change control and processes for Changes of Scope.
- Contract claims and disputes
- Project closeouts: Historical data; Empirical data and lessons learnt
Intermediate Planner and Jnr. Estimator
EDDCOR E & I Projects (PTY) Ltd.
Gauteng, ZA
04.2002 - 08.2006
- Planning for numerous projects within the organization for Client such as BHP Billiton, Anglo American, and Goldfields…
- Jnr. Estimation Officer for the proposals department
- Growth from level as Jnr. To Intermediate Project Planning
- Planning and scheduling process for all construction projects
- Multi project planning control and management on site and head office based.
- Weekly Construction performance assessment, variances, early warnings, CE’s and schedule quality analysis
- Contract claims facilitating within organization
Education
NCOR - Eng. Technology; Eng. Science; Industrial Mathematics; Eng. Drawing
Kempton Park Technical College
Skills
Project Planning and applied processes
Schedule development and applied processes
Schedule Management and Control
Project Controls Aspects
Earn Value Management
Contract claims and disputes
Project Closeouts
Contracting strategies
NEC and FIDIC knowledge
Construction management Monitoring
Supply Chain processes and supplier management
Contractual and Professional administration
Estimating & Proposals
Strong literacy of Designs and drawings in Mechanized Mining, Process engineering, Earthworks, Civil works, Structural works, Mechanical Installations, Piping & Processing, Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Installation and commissioning processes
BD&I Model knowledge
Proficient in Primavera P6 Suites
Microsoft Projects Professional
Advanced in MS Excel & suite
Skilled Presentations, Liaisons and facilitation
Tacit of Mining (hard rock) and Mining Processes, Geological (understanding of mitigation processes), Rock Engineering Applications and reasoning’s, surface and underground construction
Certification
- CST - Certified Scheduling Technician with AACE International
- CCT – Certified Cost Technician with AACE International
- NEC3 Course - Engineering Construction Contracts
- Primavera P6 Advanced Certified
Growth plan achievements:
- PSP - Planning and Scheduling Professional Certified with AACE International
- PMP – Project Management Professional Certified with AACE International
Affiliations
Professional Membership with AACE International – Authority of Total Cost Management
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaan
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Band 6 Scheduler and Planner Dept. Project Control Management – TUMELA MINE
Valterra Platinum
01.2026 - Current
Band 6 Scheduler and Planner – TUMELA MINE
Anglo American Platinum
01.2021 - 01.2026
Scheduler and Planner – TUMELA MINE
CDS PTY Ltd.
08.2019 - 12.2020
Snr. Scheduler and Planner – MCE & NMT Projects For the Future of Mining Technology Readiness
Renlyn Mining Services PTY Ltd.
12.2016 - 08.2019
Planner – VOC Project for SASOL
Murray & Roberts – Oil and Gas Division
08.2016 - Current
Project Planning and Scheduling Consultant
Independently Consulting
10.2015 - Current
Lead Project Planner (Planning Eng.)
Royal Bafokeng Platinum (Management Services)
08.2011 - 10.2015
Planner
TWP Projects (PTY) Ltd. (Now known as Worley Parsons)
10.2009 - 07.2011
Planner
KENTZ – KIS (PTY) Ltd.
03.2009 - 09.2009
Planner
Vhumbanani (PTY) Ltd.
11.2008 - 03.2009
Lead Planner and Snr. Estimator
Tubular Electrical & Instrumentation (PTY) Ltd.
09.2007 - 10.2008
Jnr. Planner
SASOL Technologies
08.2006 - 08.2007
Intermediate Planner and Jnr. Estimator
EDDCOR E & I Projects (PTY) Ltd.
04.2002 - 08.2006
NCOR - Eng. Technology; Eng. Science; Industrial Mathematics; Eng. Drawing
Kempton Park Technical College
Attachments
- AACE International Membership
- Certified Scheduling Technician with AACEi
- Primavera P6 Course Certificates
- Note: All certificates forward only on request due to the MB size of the file.
References
- Nico, Janse van Rensburg, Manager Engineering, 082 807 6565, Anglo American New Mining Technology, Other References are available upon request.
- Tom, Sertic, Snr. Project Manager, 0825530674, Royal Bafokeng Platinum - Styldrift Snr., Other References are available upon request.
- Quinten, Best, Planning Manager, 0829238161, TWP Projects, Other References are available upon request.
Attachments
- AACE International Membership
- Certified Scheduling Technician with AACEi
- Primavera P6 Course Certificates
- Note: All certificates forward only on request due to the MB size of the file.