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Michael Smith

Grandbaie,PL

Summary

Dynamic Senior Project Manager with extensive experience at Top Builder Mauritius, excelling in contract negotiation and resource allocation. Proven track record of delivering projects on time and under budget, achieving significant savings. Strong leadership and effective communication skills drive team success and client satisfaction in complex construction environments.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Manager/ Contract Manager

Top Builder Mauritius
01.2024 - Current
  • Collaborate with engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project.
  • Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements.
  • Obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities.
  • Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations.
  • Manage PMI, IR RFI RFA and MAR requests.
  • Evaluate the work of Managers, mechanics etc. and give them guidance when needed.
  • Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports.
  • Projects: Various projects in Flick n Flaqu and Azuri Golf Estates.

Project Manager/ Contract Manager

MWS Projects
01.2019 - 12.2023
  • Collaborate with engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project.
  • Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements.
  • Obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities.
  • Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations.
  • Hire contractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities.
  • Evaluate the work of Managers, mechanics etc. and give them guidance when needed.
  • Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports.
  • Projects: Various projects in Sandton and Steyn City.
  • Reason for Leaving: Contract completed.

Project Manager /Contracts Manager

4D Painting and Renovations
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements.
  • Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations.
  • Supervise the work of laborers, mechanics etc. and give them guidance when needed.
  • Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports.
  • Measure and price all work.
  • Do all quotes and tenders.
  • Meet with clients.
  • Meet with suppliers to use best affordable products and techniques.
  • Ensure safety files and all security requirements are met.
  • Sign off on all work completed with clients and ensure all guarantees are obtained from suppliers.
  • Reason for Leaving: Contract completed.

Project Manager/ Contract Manager

Lentra Construction/ MWS Projects
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • Collaborate with engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project.
  • Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements.
  • Obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities.
  • Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations.
  • Hire contractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities.
  • Supervise the work of laborers, mechanics etc. and give them guidance when needed.
  • Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports.
  • Projects: Construction of 9 houses Ascot estate Benoni Saving of 1.7m on works, Construction of clubhouse and 2 showhouses Mackenzie palms Benoni. Saving 900k, Construction of 2 x cottages, amphitheatre, 2 x 400m² barns, guard houses and staff accommodation, 60 m swimming pool, piazza, 500m boundary wall 5m high, additional extensions for main house, roadways, stormwater reticulation. Saving of 8mil on project.
  • Reason for Leaving: Contracts completed.

Project Manager/ Construction Manager

Bornfree Investments
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Managed and motivated team members.
  • Ensured that all equipment needed was available on site.
  • Ensured that budget costs relating to wages, contractors, materials, and equipment were not exceeded.
  • Approved purchase requests.
  • Ensured that the construction process started and ended on time.
  • Ensured compliance with health, safety, and all other regulations.
  • Conducted ongoing quality inspections.
  • Projects: Construction/ renovations of a 5-storey apartment building in Florida Roodepoort, 7-story apartment building in Parow in Cape town. Saving of R 700 000.
  • Reason for Leaving: Project was completed.

Site Manager

Rocksafe Construction
02.2013 - 01.2014
  • Supervised construction workers and hiring subcontractors.
  • Buying materials for each phase of the project.
  • Monitored build costs and project progress.
  • Conducted quality and safety inspections.
  • Maintained quality control checks.
  • Motivated and led the workforce.
  • Day to day problem solving and dealing with any issues that arise.
  • Projects: Installation of primary and secondary support on Anglo Platinum mine. Contract value 1 to 2 Million per month.
  • Reason for Leaving: Was head hunted for a bigger salary and benefits.

Project/ Construction Manager

Lentra Construction
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Projects: Construction of Infrastructure, building 3 Shopping Centres, Restaurant and Standard Bank in Franschhoek valued at R55 Million. Saving of R2.3 Million on project, Renovation of SAPS apartment building in Kenilworth valued at R50 Million, Construction of 1500m² house in Constantia. Saving of R1,2 Million on project.
  • Reason for Leaving: Projects came to an end.

Project Manager/ Developer

Pearl Valley Golf Estate, Nakheel Dubai
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Carried out the management and construction of Infrastructure and private building projects of 300 villas valued at R350 Million with road, drainage, and all other services networks.
  • Responsible for project initiation, project and design planning, detailed design, and procurement.
  • Prepared and achieved agreement of Client Briefs, advised on procurement strategies / methodologies, resource and financial planning and management.
  • Carried out detailed management of civil works, liaison with planning and highways authorities for design approvals.
  • Co-ordinated the procurement and deployment of specialist consultants in support of design development through to payment of services.
  • Obtained approval of tender documentation for tendering, tender assessment, award of contract and settlement of final account.
  • Involved with some of the key infrastructure and construction projects.
  • Projects: Building projects of 300 villas valued at R350 Million with road, drainage and all other services networks.
  • Reason for Leaving: Was retrenched due to downsizing of projects in SA.

Project/ Development Manager

Wills Estate Agents Developers
01.2002 - 01.2006
  • Was involved with some of the key sales in real estate in the Western Cape region.
  • Experience gained through this position has been instrumental in his understanding of the real estate market and the specific needs of each individual client and organisation.
  • Reason for Leaving: Was head hunted at that stage. Better opportunity.

Construction Manager (Additional roles: Tunnelling Developer/ Trainee Tunnelling Developer)

Anglo American
01.1991 - 01.2002
  • Company Overview: Predominantly heavy civil engineering operation located President Brand, Orange Free state, South Africa.
  • Work was carried out two kilometres underground.
  • The section he worked in was producing approximately R5 Million per month and was considered to be a good section.
  • Oversaw implementation of development and assisted the scheduling of construction activities in addition to my technical duties.
  • Inspecting and advising on methodology for installation procedures and civil construction operations.
  • Materials inspector and provided support to my assigned managers on progress and other technical matters relating to productivity.
  • Involved with budget setting against planned production to ensure profitability.
  • Responsible for construction operations of my section.
  • Responsible for health and safety and production of my section overseeing in excess of 150 people working underground.
  • Predominantly heavy civil engineering operation located President Brand, Orange Free state, South Africa.
  • Reason for Leaving: Needed a new challenge and moved to Cape Town.

Troop/ soldier

Signals Corps Army
01.1989 - 12.1991
  • Training 6 months.
  • Daily guard duties.
  • Military duties ad hoc.
  • Reason for leaving: Completed my national service.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Construction Project Management

Stellenbosh University
Stellenbosch Western Cape
01-2008

MCSD -

UCO
Welkom Free State
01.2003

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Word
  • Project management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Resource allocation
  • Budget management
  • Risk assessment
  • Quality control
  • Client relationship management
  • Team leadership
  • Safety compliance
  • Process optimization
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Strategic planning
  • Analytical thinking
  • Project engineering
  • Scope management
  • Client liaison
  • Meeting participation
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Project management tools
  • AutoCAD and design software
  • Data analysis and spreadsheets
  • Estimation and takeoff software

Candidate

Michael Smith, +230 5906 2447, +277 462 5986, mwsmith812@gmail.com, 701016 5246 08 5, Caucasian Male, Pereybere, Grandbaie, Mauritius, True, True, One Month, 200000 MUR, True, 30000 MUR, MCSD/ Project Management, UCO, 03/01/03, PMP Training, University of Stellenbosch, 01/01/08, Construction Management, Analyse Development Requirements, Universal College Outcomes CSDE, 01/01/03, Planning Supervisor, HSE, 01/01/00, Health & Safety, Survey and Planning, Welkom College, 01/01/98, Structural, Civil Engineering, Survey and Tunnelling, Welkom College, 01/01/91, SANDF Army Signals Corp troop, 01/01/89 - 01/01/91, Member of the PMSA Institute, As an advocate in Project management, I have successfully compiled hundreds of project programs., Managing processes of Villas to the value of R 500 mil in Mauritius., Carried out the management and construction of infrastructure and private building projects of 350 villas valued at R800 Million with road, drainage, and all other services networks., Exceeded all targets and deadlines., Responsible for health and safety and production of his section overseeing more than 150 people., Carried out two kilometres underground, with only one minor incident., Achieved and met all budgets and deadlines., Carried out the start to finish of two shopping centres and a large restaurant in Franschhoek valued over R80 Million., Carried out the start to finish of 9 houses and new estate clubhouse and show houses for a developer., Development of estate for a client in Bryanston Sandton area 250mil project on 50000 m²., Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Office PowerPoint, Microsoft Office Outlook, Microsoft Projects, Estate Master, AutoCAD, Takeoff, CCS software, Google sheets, Top Builder Mauritius, Senior Project Manager/Contracts Manager, 01/01/24 - Current, MWS Projects, Project Manager/ Contract Manager, 01/01/19 - 01/01/23, 4D Painting and Renovations, Contracts manager/ Project manager, 01/01/17 - 01/01/19, Lentra Construction/ NWS Projects, Project Manager/ Contract Manager, 01/01/15 - 01/01/17, Bornfree Investments, Project Manager/ Construction Manager, 01/01/14 - 01/01/15, Rocksafe Construction, Site Manager, 01/02/13 - 01/01/14, Lentra Construction, Project/ Construction Manager, 01/01/09 - 01/01/13, Pearl Vally Golf Estate, Dubai, Project Manager/ Developer, 01/01/06 - 01/01/09, Wills Estate Agents Developers, Project/ Development Manager, 01/01/02 - 01/01/06, Anglo American, Tunnelling engineer, 01/01/91 - 01/01/02, Signals Corps Army, Troop/ soldier, 01/01/89 - 01/01/91

Timeline

Senior Project Manager/ Contract Manager

Top Builder Mauritius
01.2024 - Current

Project Manager/ Contract Manager

MWS Projects
01.2019 - 12.2023

Project Manager /Contracts Manager

4D Painting and Renovations
01.2017 - 12.2019

Project Manager/ Contract Manager

Lentra Construction/ MWS Projects
01.2015 - 12.2017

Project Manager/ Construction Manager

Bornfree Investments
01.2014 - 01.2015

Site Manager

Rocksafe Construction
02.2013 - 01.2014

Project/ Construction Manager

Lentra Construction
01.2009 - 01.2013

Project Manager/ Developer

Pearl Valley Golf Estate, Nakheel Dubai
01.2006 - 01.2009

Project/ Development Manager

Wills Estate Agents Developers
01.2002 - 01.2006

Construction Manager (Additional roles: Tunnelling Developer/ Trainee Tunnelling Developer)

Anglo American
01.1991 - 01.2002

Troop/ soldier

Signals Corps Army
01.1989 - 12.1991

Bachelor of Arts - Construction Project Management

Stellenbosh University

MCSD -

UCO
Michael Smith