PROFILE

The Construction/Project Management of multi discipline projects in the Petro Chem, food, mining and water/effluent fields in Africa and the Middle East.
Experienced in the Design, Fabrication and Erection of Structural, Mechanical, Piping and Tankage Systems.
Effective management of Client Projects, Feasibility studies, Costing, Project Implementation and planning, Tender submissions.
Pre -award negotiations ,Contract clarification (Fedic) inclusions and deletions to suit contract conditions.
Implementation and maintenance of QMS & SHE policies.
Working knowledge, and exposure of the OSHACT.
Accountability for cost & value determinations, and reporting
Adherence too Contract Specifications, and requirements.
Pre-construction/ Construction planning and implementation, commissioning and close-out of Multi Discipline Projects
Client, Vendor liaison control multi disciplined


Project Experience

Al Habtoor Engineering LLC Dubai, United Arab Emirates Nov 2005 to April 2009
Senior Project Director - Downtown Jebel Ali Mixed Commercial Use Client - LIMITLESS
4-Towers 14 story 2-podiums,2-common basement.(Complete)
Based on site the Project was behind schedule. I restructured the resources and implemented a recovery programme in turn with contractual issues that had risen (fedic) based, which resulted in the project being completed within the required timescale and budget.
I was heavily involved in the restructuring of the project in terms of planning (recovery plan), resolving Client and Municipality and Governmental issues. Resources relocation and Interfacing between Vendors and sub-contractors. This also included the cost control and risk management to bring project to successful conclusion
Project value Dhs 850 mill.
- Millenium Garden Towers Hotel and Apartments
2-40 story Towers one residential one Hotel . Overall Construction management of this first class hotel. Involved from the client negotiations and expectations to completion . Involve in the implementation of the programme , Tenders and adjudication. Day to day administrative duties to ensure compliance and progamme were met. Resolving of design issues and change management.Also included cost control ,risk management.
Project Value Dhs 700mill

Senior Operations Manager
As Operations Manager: I was involved in the overall Al Habtoor-Leighton Corporate operations and administration overlooking numerous Projects that were in the tendering stages as well as those under construction. This involved attending numerous Client meetings, ensuring manpower and budget requirements were being met. Also insured the implementation and administrative requirements were met by the various Projects. In addition to these administrative duties I was involved in establishing new corporate policies and procedures after the merger with the Leighton group. This was an ongoing process that lasted until my departure from Al Habtoor- Leightons.
Projects overseen
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
.Abu Dhabi Exhibition Centre
Al Sofouh Towers Residential 36 story Comm. 18 Story Residential
Residential Towers Al Mamzar 4x 16 story
Al Habtoor Commercial Tower 1x 40 story
Media City villas 136 2 story residential Villas

Group 5 International (PTY) Ltd Angola (Cabinda Province) - Feb 2005 Oct 2005
Project Construction Manager Global Fluids Project Client Chevron Texaco
Multi-disciplined EPCM - Tank Farm Expansion.

As this was the first contract by Group 5 in this environment, I was involved in the implementation of the construction portion of the project which entailed the setting up the construction and execution plan.
Programme and planning set up
Logistic Management systems.
Fabrication Shops for Structural and Piping systems
Erection of all MEIP Systems and tie ins to existing works.
Ensuring QMS and SHE implementation
Client communication
Cost control systems set up.

Project Value $ 200 mill


Kvaerner Pulping SA (pty) Ltd Sweden Oct 2003 Jan 2005
Project Construction Manager Mondi Paper Mill RB720 Upgrade of Cooking and Bleaching Plant. Multi disciplined EPCM.
As this was the first project in South Africa by Kvearner Pulping I was involved in the implementation of the project from the Site establishment to the hand-over. My involvement included but not limited to:
Overall Site establishment.
Construction programme in conjunction with the offshore design office as well as the master programme as required by the Client.
Management of resources, progress to within time frame and budget.
Construction progress reporting to both Management and Client.
Setting up and monitoring of the commissioning programme
Compliance to all SHE and QA/QC requirements of both Company and Client.



Umzala Construction. July 2002- Sept 2003.
Founder Director
MEIP Construction Company-Turnkey Projects. Mineral Sands, Aluminium, Water

Identified market opportunity, secured capital investment and built business.
Successfully took on Fabrication and Construction Projects in the Mineral Sands and Aluminium Industries.(BHP-Billiton Alusaf and Kumba Resources respectively)
Built business/financial infrastructure
Ensured revenue growth, business acumen, and operations management.
Managed two project teams while initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing projects
Negotiations with Clients.
Projects completed.
Kumba Mineral Sands- Pig iron handling and crushing plant.
Kumba Mineral Sands- Washing and Separation Plant
Hillside Aluminium- Upgrade and modification to Rodding Shop.

Company sold to competitor




ETS-(Exclusive Technical Services) March 2001- June 2002
Construction Manager /Director
EPCM Contract- Kumba Resources Mineral Sands Project. Mineral Sands

Recruited by CEO of ETS Group, diversified Engineering Project Management group of companies to develop and grow the Construction Division.
Successfully negotiated and implemented construction project on the Kumba-Resources Central Processing Plant Empangeni
Negotiated Sub-Contractor contracts
Provided ongoing construction analysis, communicated project status, identified and resolved project/construction issues and constraints.
Managed project resources, progress, completion timeframes and budget.
Client communication
Planning QMS and SHE Implementation



Engineering Management Services (PTY) Ltd June 98- Feb 2001
Construction Manager. EPCM Contract for Phosex 8 Project Phalabora
Recruited by the management to implement run the complete Greenfields project end-to-end
Successfully negotiated Vendor packages for capital equipment and Multi- disciplined construction.
Implemented all QMS and SHE requirements.
Co-developed and implemented all planning, cost control and change management systems
Managed project resources, progress, budgets
Installed and managed commissioning controls.
Completed close-outs and handovers

Project Value R200m

Associated Manganese Mines (AVMIN) March 97- May 98
Client Construction Manager- EPCM Contract Beeshoek Iron Ore Benefication Plant

Recruited by the Mine House management to implement run the complete Greenfields project end-to-end
Successfully negotiated Vendor packages for capital equipment and Multi- disciplined construction.
Implemented all QMS and SHE requirements.
Co-developed and implemented all planning, cost control and change management systems
Managed project resources, progress, budgets
Installed and managed commissioning controls.
Completed close-outs and handovers.Project Value R 100m

Explochem Water Treatment (PTY) Ltd Nov 94- Feb 97 Project Manager Project and Construction management, feasibility studies, tenders, planning, design and design co-ordination ,personnel, construction and commissioning of various projects.
JAMJOON-SAUDI ARABIA
Dairy Effluent Treatment Plant Project Management, Design and Commissioning.SADAFCO-SAUDI ARABIA
Dairy Effluent Treatment Plant- Project Management, Design and Commissioning
BLOHORN-ARC-IVORY COAST
Food Effluent Treatment Plant- Project Management, Design and Commissioning
UMGENI WATER-PIETERMARITZBURG R.S.A
30M/L /Day Drinking Water Plant-Project Management, Design, Construction and Commissioning
ESKOM-KRIEL POWER STATION R.S.A
6M/L /DAY Ash Water Treatment Plant Project Management, Design, Construction and Commissioning.
Feasibility studies for effluent treatments in the Far East and Africa.

Fluor Engineers S.A. May 93 - Nov 94 Design and Construction Engineer
Transferred to ELDORET KENYA . CPC INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS LIMITED.
CPC-Wet Mill Upgrade
Responsible for feasibility studies, costing, design (multi disciplinary) QA, QC, Construction and Commissioning, as well as Client and Vendor Liaison with local Construction Companies


Kloeckner Industrie Bahrain March 90 - Mar 93
Construction Management and Commissioning Engineer. Potline 4 Ext. Aluminium Bahrain(ALBA)
Potline 4 Extension to Aluminium Bahrain (ALBA)
The following duties were undertaken as Superintendent ,Asst Construction Manager (mechanical, structural) Vendor Control, Client Liaison, Labour Reports, Safety Reports, Costing , Monthly/Weekly Construction Reports, Multi-Disciplinary co-ordination, Commissioning and Close outs
Coke, Pitch and Alumina unloading and storage
Green Anode, Baked Anode handling and storage
Bath Treatment

L.T.A. Process Engineers (PTY) Ltd Feb89 - Feb 90
Lead Dgner / Const.Sup. (Mech piping)

Process Plant (PTY) Ltd Aug 79 - Dec 84-
Sen. Dgner / Const. Supervisor (mechanical piping)