Chris Krauss

Chris Krauss

Carpenter (Construction Contract)

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  • About me

    Project Manager ● Environmentalist ● Humanitarian

  • Education

    • Cape Technikon, Cape Town

      1998 - 1999
      National Diploma Construction Management

      Subjects completed – Construction Management, Building Sciences, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Land Surveying (discontinued due to work commitments)

    • Western Province Technical College, Cape Town

      1997 - 1997
      National Technical Certificates N4/N5/N6 Engineering Studies (Building & Civil)

      Technical Drawing, Building Engineering, Building Sciences

    • Camps Bay High School

      1995 - 1995
      Matriculation/Grade 12

      Activities and Societies: ● Captain of badminton team, member of basketball team ● Extramural surfing, hiking, mountain biking and freediving English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, Woodwork, Afrikaans

  • Experience

    • Union Recruitment Agency

      Mar 1996 - Dec 1996
      Carpenter (Construction Contract)
    • Jan Corewijn Restoration

      Jan 1997 - Feb 1997
      Carpenter

      • Carpentry and timber restoration

    • Slingsby and De Jager Construction (Pty) Ltd

      Jan 2000 - Dec 2000
      Site Junior Foreman (Compulsory practicum)

      • Site Coordination, material and plant procurement, staff coordination, site management

    • Hout Bay Framing CC

      Jan 2001 - Jul 2007

      • Management of 3 staff, budgeting, cash flow control, product development, advertising• Client consultations, quotations, design and manufacture of retail picture frames, business management • Client consultations, quotations, design and manufacture of retail picture frames, business management

      • Owner & Production Manager

        Aug 2002 - Jul 2007
      • Production Manager

        Jan 2001 - Jul 2002
    • Hence Trade 1043CC t/a Team Austin Project Management and Construction

      Aug 2007 - Jun 2024
      Project Manager

      Responsible for leading and directing complete renovation and new build projects in the affluent areas of Clifton, Camps Bay and Bantry Bay. As a member of the company’s management team, I also provide input into strategic business planning.Project Planning, Coordination & Management:• Planning, coordinating and controlling the construction/renovation of high-end residential projects, from conception to completion and beyond• Working with clients to understand their requirements, budget and time constraints• Preparing, implementing and enforcing adherence to a coordinated and well-defined work program for each project; ensuring that milestones and deliverables are clearly communicated and understood by all parties• Working closely with the Site Foreman to set out project work• Monitoring project progress and planning ahead to prevent problems and to quickly resolve emerging ones• Coordinating and managing labour resources, procurement and delivery of materials, plant and equipment; ensuring the timeous and cost-effective delivery of all construction worksCommunication & Reporting:• Establishing clear communication channels and keeping the project and professional teams informed about project expectations and priorities• Acting as the single point of reference for the dissemination of all project-related information and site instructions• Assessing and managing potential delays through proactive expectation management• Reporting on project progress to clients, management and the professional team• Consulting with building owners, sub-contractors, architects, engineering professionals and trade workers; whilst maintaining favourable and cohesive relationshipsPlease see my CV for full details of my responsibilities in this role, which includes:- Quality Control, Risk & Safety- Procurement & Sub-Contractor Appointment- Contractual & Financial Management- Liaison with Authorities & Council Obligations Show less

    • Easigrass Cape Town

      Apr 2024 - now
      General Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Nominated/Selected Subcontract Agreement, Team Austin Project Management and Construction

      Joint Building Contracts Committee (JBCC)/Master Builders and Allied Trades Association
      Nov 2017
    • Project Management with MS Project 2013/2016

      Classic Seminars
      Oct 2018
    • Emergency First Response Officer

      Emergency First Response
      Aug 2019
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Co-Founder/Chief Executive Officer

      Issued by #seathebiggerpicture Ocean Initiative on Feb 2018
      #seathebiggerpicture Ocean InitiativeAssociated with Chris Krauss