Quality Assurance Manager

• May 2023 - Present

As the Quality Assurance Manager in Cape Town, my responsibilities now include creation of an accurate reporting structure for all internal departments to the Senior Project Manager. Coordination of external contractors and professionals to ensure their works are adequately prepared and integrated into the main works program. Supervision of staff for various inputs to the project and client handover process.• Coordination between external professionals and contractors to track works within program parameters.• Running of project coordination meetings for internal and external stakeholders including compilation of Meeting Minutes.• Expedite troubleshooting of any works issues between the various stakeholders to minimise impact on the works program.• Works process optimisation and coordination of the Client Liaison department. This includes document preparation and client interaction during the sales and transfer process.• Follow up with clients for attention to reported faults and the resolution of faults in line with company policy guidelines.• Coordination and optimisation of internal processes for the efficient flow of works between internal departments.• Preparation of proposal documentation for external contractors to use for tendering and quoting purposes.Smartsheet Reporting Development• Development of process plan in line with PMI project management guidelines for project management to report to senior management accurately.• Creation of department working sheets in line with required process flows to share information across departments promptly.• Summary dashboards to link multiple department sheets for project and portfolio monitoring and reporting to the required stakeholders.• Cash flow input and reporting against project program display on the relevant dashboard. Show less

Clerk Of Works

• Jun 2019 - Jul 2023

To monitor Quality Assurance on site on behalf of the Senior Project Manager. To use my extensive knowledge gained as a draughtsman by interpreting the drawings from the Architects to ensure practicality and that the building plans (document control) and specifications are being followed correctly. My attention and keen eye for detail will assist in ensuring that company buildings are constructed as per the designs.

Senior Architectural Draughtsman

• Nov 2013 - Jun 2019

Office Responsibilities• Manage output of work per project to ensure deadlines are met. These include presentation purposes for clients and design approval, the QS Department for costing and construction;• Coordination between departments and disciplines including town planning, project management and marketing as well as external contractors including engineers and land surveyors;• Supervision of staff output for free standing homes, Site Development Plans and multi-storey blocks;• Monitor the quality of drawing work to ensure the plans are according to client requirement and that all work is in accordance with fire department and council requirements for council approval and prepared for construction;Drawing Work for Free Standing Homes and Multi-Storey Blocks• Converting site design layouts to accurate Site Development Plans (SDP) that meet client and council requirements per stand.• Supervise staff preparation of the SDP’s and drawings plans for free standing and multi-storey blocks.• Ensure that all the drawings are up to standard and meet the required client specifications before issuing for client approvals, council submission, NHBRC enrolments and construction.• Ensure plans are correct before issuing for client approvals, council submission, NHBRC enrolments and construction.• Monitoring that council submission files are compiled correctly and the submission process. Preparing XA Reports as required for council submissions.• Uploads of all information into the internal company management system.Site Works• Attendance of site meetings as required; • Communication with site managers to assist and troubleshoot any issues as required.• Site inspections to gauge construction progress and monitor construction standards as well as compiling reports as required;• Snagging buildings and preparation of snag reports;• Coordination between Johannesburg and Cape Town offices for site inspections and unit snagging. Show less

Interior Furniture Production Technician

• Oct 2012 - Oct 2013

• Converting CAD drawings from interior designers into working drawings for fixed and free standing furniture to be manufactured in the workshop; • Liaising with clients and suppliers, ordering of materials and fittings for construction of furniture; • Supervising construction of furniture, site installation and quality control. • Converting CAD drawings from interior designers into working drawings for fixed and free standing furniture to be manufactured in the workshop; • Liaising with clients and suppliers, ordering of materials and fittings for construction of furniture; • Supervising construction of furniture, site installation and quality control.

Bid Production Specialist

• Aug 2012 - Sep 2012

Architectural Technician

• Mar 2005 - Jul 2012

As an Architectural Technician, my responsibilities included: • Complete CAD drawings for projects including; plans, site plans, sections and elevations; • Detail schedules for doors, windows, ironmongery and other as required; • Floor, wall and ceiling layout drawings coordinating with the drainage, HVAC, wall finishes and other relevant consultants; • Additional required specification detail drawings; • Issuing of completed drawings for tender, council submission and construction as required; • Also acquiring information from relevant councils, the Surveyor General, suppliers and from other necessary sources. CAD software: • Caddie 9 - 2005 to 2007 • Autocad 2D - 2008 to present Types of projects: • Residential - Single & Double Storey homes, Complexes, Clusters, Retirement Villages; • Restaurants - A major fast food restaurant chain during its expansion in South Africa; • Office buildings - Multi-Storey buildings including blocks connected to warehouses; Additional office responsibilities included: • Training and assisting staff with Autocad as well as maintaining CAD standards; • Assisting all staff with computer related issues, including MS-Office, E-mail, etc.; • Maintaining the computers, I.T. network as well as the servicing of the printers and copiers; • Running and maintaining the computer file system including information received and sent and making all information easily accessible to all staff members; • Sourcing new and upgrading of equipment as required; • Ordering of all stationary including cartridges and toners for relevant printers and copiers. Show less

Junior assistant

• Jul 2004 - Mar 2005

Under Mr. Clark, I worked as a Junior Assistant, learning all aspects of the business. At first, I was involved with surveying on site and pegging sites, in order to gain an understanding of the nature of the business. With this knowledge, I moved into the office to use the data to create technical drawings. This involved converting data for work on site, as well as transforming the data into site plans and other necessary drawings. Whilst working in the office, I became involved in administration work as well, in addition to running the computer network including the printers and other equipment. Show less