David J van der Merwe
I am a highly skilled individual with 40years’+ experience attained within the Project management/Construction, Construction Cost Management, Sales and training environment. I attained extensive experience in planning, management, coordination and financial control of construction projects, time and risk management and Experience in the initial conception and design of the projects, through its construction, to its completion. Occupational health and safety were always part of all projects.
My greatest accomplishment was designing an automated billing system for the construction industry, with main focus Residential and Light commercial. Associated member QSASA.(Quantity Surveyor)
Conducted training at Massmart(Builders warehouse) and Laduma Hardware group, nationally in Sales, Time management, Life skills, Relationship skills and Estimating.
Intensive involvement with residential and commercial maintenance. I:e:-) Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry(new installations and repairs) Paint, Waterproofing etc.
Work well within a team.
Strong in time management.
Email /
Telephone No: / 083 248 5115
Date:
Identity number: / June 2015
5502185108081
Private and Confidential
PERSONAL DETAILS
SURNAME / : / VAN DER MERWEFIRST NAMES / : / DAVID JOHANNES
HOME LANGUAGE / : / AFRIKAANS
OTHER LANGUAGES / : / ENGLISH
GENDER / : / MALE
NATIONALITY / : / SOUTH AFRICAN
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Matric Hoërskool Brits 1973
Course
1. Mic McCormick
2. Dale Carnegie
3. Xerox PSSIII
4. JBCC
5. Windeed Property valuation
Qualification/Membership
1. Ass member ASAQS (Quantity Surveyor)
2. Member MBA (as project manager)
3. Member NHBRC (as project manager)
COMPANY (Closed) / : / Integrated Costing Solutions
MAIN FOCUS / : / Project Manager/Quantity Surveyor/Cash flow Management/Training.
DATES OF SERVICE / : / 1995 – 2015
Company function and services.
· Design Build Contracts
· Construction Cash flow Management C.C.M
· Quantity Surveyor (Q.S)
· Budget management
· Selecting Sub-contractors
· Project management
· Insurance damage assessment.
· Public loss adjuster
Consultancy Services
· Contract Advice
· Claim Preparation
· Planning
· Delay Analysis/Extension of Time
· Partnering
· Feasibility studies
Dispute Resolution Services
· Conciliation/Mediation assistance
· Adjudication assistance
· Arbitration assistance
Management Services
· Program Management
· Value Construction
· Risk Management
· Personnel placement and management.
Specialist Services
· Expert Witness
· Dispute Management
· Litigation Support
· Staff Placement Services
· Skills training.
Other duties as Project management
· Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
· Determine labour requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites.
· Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations.
· Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer.
· Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
· Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
· Direct and supervise workers.
· Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
· Select, contract, and oversee workers who complete specific pieces of the project, such as painting or plumbing.
· Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects.
· Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports.
· Develop and implement quality control programs.
· Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site.
· Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
· Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
· Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
· Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans, using computers.
· Direct acquisition of land for construction projects.
Some of the Clients:
Delta Blue Trading.
Completed four blocks of flats – 39 units each.
Construction commenced mid April 2008. Hand over scheduled for mid
December 2008. Full Q.S function. Cost estimating, Procurement, sub contractors liaising, bank progress report and payment certificates. Full project management.
Relationship 3years.
W P Builders. Cash flow managing two multimillion projects.
Stonecrete Properties. Block of flats. Cost estimating and full Q.S function. Site visits, progress report, and bank payment certificate.
Viljoen’s Konstruksie. All cost estimating and tender preparations.
Relationship 8 years.
Almegainfo. All cost estimating and tender preparations.
Relationship 7 years.
Obras Construction. All cost estimating and tender preparations.
Relationship 8 years.
BH Architects. All cost estimating and tender preparations on behalf of their clients.
Splash works. Training of staff in products knowledge and sales.
Delta Blue Trading. 4 blocks of flats 38 units each. Q.S. Project managed.
Builders Warehouse. Training of all Sales and management personnel in Personal and Selling skills and Cost estimating.
Vilanculos Property Developers.(Mozambique) Developing alternative building methods. Q.S.
American International School of Johannesburg. R23 mil. Project. Completed in 7 months. Q.S. Project managed.