Wynand Swart
CEO - Construction
Lydenburg
Summary
Results-driven CEO with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CEO
THWI Construction (Pty.) Ltd.
9 2022 - Current
- Managing day-to-day operations of the company.
- Implement and maintain all ISO and other procedures.
- Manage day-to-day finances of the company.
- Oversee day-to-day operations on all sites.
- Business Development of Organization.
- All CEO duties of Company.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Drove profitability with thorough financial analysis and strategic decisionmaking.
- Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
- Improved organizational structure by reallocating resources and redefining roles for greater efficiency.
- Reinforced company's market leadership by consistently outperforming competitors in key performance metrics.
- Achieved remarkable year-over-year revenue growth through strategic product diversification and market analysis.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
Site Supervisor
TWHI Construction
6 2012 - 1 2014
- General supervision of workforce on construction site, ensuring discipline on site, general site duties, ensuring safe work practices, and writing and checking risk assessments and work permits.
- Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed, materials, and equipment used.
- Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
- Guided employees and contractors in task completion, offering assistance to meet tight deadlines.
- Maintained strong client relationships, providing regular updates on project progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
- Provided onsite training to help develop employee skills.
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Implemented best practices and safe operating procedures.
Construction/Project Manager
TWHI Construction
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Managing site managers and site supervisors, attending site and tender meetings.
- Continue with the duties as a construction manager to ensure all work is done to company standards and performance.
- Also, managing the Key Performance Indicators of the business to ensure optimal project performance, together with optimal personnel performance.
- Double checking all quotations done by the owner of the company to ensure that costs are done correctly and appropriated efficiently, from there, again ensure team morale is optimal to deliver peak performance.
- Kept detailed track of daily progress and productivity and analyzed data to identify and correct holdups.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings by resolving all issues professionally.
- Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
- Evaluated subcontractor performance regularly, ensuring high-quality work was consistently delivered on time and within budget constraints.
- Developed comprehensive project schedules, resulting in timely completions and minimal delays.
- Mentored junior staff members in best practices for construction management techniques, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards of workmanship throughout all projects.
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Established successful relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and positive referrals.
Site Manager
TWHI Construction
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Managing site supervisors of multiple sites, ensuring work performance, morale of employees, and key deadlines. Managing site budgets to ensure on-target project completion. Working with safety officer to ensure high safety standards on site. Reporting to owner of company, as well as liaising with various site agents and project engineers.
- Managing the planning of the different work sites and their targets and deadlines, as well as logistics management of the various machines and vehicles of the business.
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Managed subcontractors, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to project timelines and specifications.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
- Resolved issues between employees and customers using company policies.
- Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, identifying areas for improvement in material procurement and labor utilization.
- Assumed responsibility for personnel deployed to work site.
- Reduced safety incidents by conducting regular site inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to proactively address potential issues before they escalated into costly problems.
- Managed change orders effectively, minimizing disruptions to project timelines and ensuring client satisfaction through prompt resolution of issues.
Education
Bachelor of Law - Law (Pre-Law)
University of South Africa
Pretoria 04.2001 - 01.2017
MBA -
Wits Business School
Johannesburg, South Africa07.2024
Skills
Microsoft Office Package
Excel
Word
Talent Development
Crisis Management
Succession Planning
Mergers and Acquisitions
Operational Excellence
Financial Acumen
Effective Decision Making
Executive Presence
Analytical and Critical Thinker
Problem-solving aptitude
Management Team Leadership
Leadership and People Development
Other
Willing to relocate (local & international), Speak Afrikaans & English
Accomplishments
Completed Construction Management Specialization course by Columbia University
Golden Key Recipient for my MBA completed at Wits Business School
Timeline
Construction/Project Manager
TWHI Construction
01.2017 - 01.2022
Site Manager
TWHI Construction
01.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Law - Law (Pre-Law)
University of South Africa
04.2001 - 01.2017
CEO
THWI Construction (Pty.) Ltd.
9 2022 - Current
Site Supervisor
TWHI Construction
6 2012 - 1 2014
MBA -
Wits Business School
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