Gerrie Labuschagne

Project Manager at London Fit Out Ltd
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(386) 825-5501
Location
London, England, United Kingdom, GB

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Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Manager
      • Apr 2018 - Present

      •Spearhead all projects, including various multi-million-pound endeavours, with thorough site set-ups and implementation of vigorous safety inductions for all personnel in order to secure the health and safety of everyone onsite.•Demonstrate time management, forecasting, and organisational skills in planning project timelines and resource requirements, making sure all materials, equipment, and manpower are obtained in sufficient time.•Optimise site efficiency through coordinating subcontractors and other personnel on a daily basis, ensuring all tasks are approached with the same level of enthusiasm and determination.•Responsible for ordering materials and coordinating deliveries, as well as signing off on all time sheets, illustrating strong management capabilities.•Embrace challenges with positivity and resilience, tackling issues with a perseverant and proactive attitude, enabling prompt and cost-effective resolution.•Foster an open line of communication with clients, conducting regular progress meetings, and giving a final site handover that is tailored to each individual client to ensure the utmost in satisfaction.

    • Owner
      • Mar 2013 - Feb 2018

      •Organised projects from end to end, scheduling each task in accordance with the resources necessary to meet budget and time constraints.•Prepared contracts and any subsequent contractual amendments, communicating and agreeing these changes with the relevant parties, as well as compiling budget estimates and progress reports at key stages. •Ensured all administrative and construction personnel, and clients fully understood all plans and methods so that all work completed adhered to project specifications.•Employed executive decision making and proactive problem-solving skills when confronted with delays or emergencies onsite, promptly investigating and rectifying issues and making sure time and budget targets were still met. •Collaborated with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and designers to determine work procedures, address complaints, and ensure construction was carried out smoothly.•Ensured all projects were completely legally compliance and that all company procedures, policies, and benefits were appropriately explained to staff and new applicants.

    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Manager
      • Dec 2010 - Feb 2013

      •Managed all aspects of projects from beginning to execution, maintaining schedule, budget, and scope during all stages.•Collaborated with project personnel, supervisors, owners, and design professionals to identify, assess, and appropriately resolve issues and deficits to allow continuation of site activities.•Utilised negotiation skills to agree on and prepare contracts, revisions, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors, ensuring all parties were satisfied with any amendments.•Demonstrated financial management skills by forecasting realistic budgets, monitoring site spending, and compiling cost tracking reports in conjunction with project progress, keeping projects under budget as far as possible.•Reinstated order in uncertain or emergency situations and proactively tackled delays to bring projects back on track whilst ensuring the wellbeing of all team members.•Provided confident leadership to site workers, motivating each member to strive for excellent results.

    • Construction Foreman
      • Feb 2006 - Nov 2010

      •Assessed potential risks at each site, making the necessary preparations to minimise or eliminate these risks, securing site safety and that of site workers.•Ensured client satisfaction through careful adherence to given specifications and guidelines, organising tasks accordingly.•Aided the unimpeded flow of work through delegating tasks, and distributing materials, machinery, and personnel to where they were required, optimising the efficiency of the site.•Calculated layout areas for construction work and engaged in digging, backfill excavations, earth levelling and other tasks as appropriate, using a wide range of specialist tools including picks, pneumatic tampers, and rakes.•Accountable for the maintenance and proper treatment of all kinds of construction equipment including pumps, compressors, power tools, spray guns, and raw materials such as concrete, plaster, and stucco.•Supported craft workers such as carpenters, plasterers, and masons creating a culture of collaboration and cohesion.

    • Sales Representative
      • Feb 2005 - Dec 2005

      •Continually updated product knowledge to ensure accurate depictions and explanations of equipment and supplies, as well as to address customer queries in a relevant and informative way, enabling them to make informed choices.•Swiftly handled all queries regarding prices, availability, credit terms, and bid specifications, resulting in greater customer satisfaction.•Organised sales contracts and submitted orders for processing in a timely manner, contributing to the smooth running of sales operations.• Provided excellent customer service to clients on all levels, including offering expert advice, guidance, and assistance wherever necessary, listening to individual customer requirements.•Conducted product demonstrations and presentations, generating interest and engagement which was often converted to sales.

Education

  • TAM Training
    SMSTS, Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
    2018 - 2023
  • Intercity training
    First Aid, Level 3
    2018 - 2018

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