Leven Pillay

Experience

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  Edge Telecoms

  Jun 2017 - May 2019

  Project Lead

  Overall project co-ordination and supervision of projects from inception to completion to ensure that the detailed construction design meets all technical requirements. local standards and regulations as well as Edge Telecoms guidelines and standards. Taking responsibility for onsite planning of Multi Dwelling Units in gated estates with the planners and design engineers. Directing high level meetings with Service Providers, trustees, body corporates, home owners associations, local municipalities, contractors and Clark of Works prior to project initiation and at intervals as required. Approval and ongoing audits of Health, Safety and Environment files, weekly site visits to monitor quality and progress. Detailed monthly project status reports and presentations to the Regional Manager on the current project plans, quality assessments, costings and deployment processes. Verification of all As-Build documentation from contractors and signoff thereof and verification of all Bills of Quantity and Bills of Materials against As-Build documentation for final invoice preparation and submission to finance. Key project: Vodacom Build and Transfer(Fiber to the Home +- 210km). Show less

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  Nokia

  Sept 2020 - Sept 2022

  Project Leader

  • Create, maintain and manage construction and installation plans, including sub-contractors, configurations and quality management plans to ensure Nokia meet contractual scope of work, milestones and customer pre-requisites.• Liaise with Rollout Manager and customer as needed for escalations on scope, processes and/or budget.• Prepare and maintain resource plan and forecast for sub-contractor needs and tools.• Manage sub-contractors.• Ensure that ‘Contract Scope of Work’ and ‘Bill of Quantity’ are transmitted to the supply chain for preparation of material delivery as per stated requirements and schedule.• Monitor, track and ensure deliveries of equipment and installation materials.• Finalize the equipment installation acceptance with proper contractual documentation and generate Acceptance Documentation according to acceptance protocol or agreement.• Ensure that job drawings are updated as per As-built documentation and/or As-installed specifications.• Perform regular meetings to monitor progress and solve potential issues.• Monitor performance of sub-contractors. Provide feedback to Rollout manager and resource owner.• Communicate and take action towards sub-contractors. Show less

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  Borwood

  Sept 2022 - now

  Project Manager

  • Maintaining a relationship with the preferred suppliers and their key contacts.• Collaborate with all internal stakeholders for successful project outcomes.• Lead weekly meetings with suppliers.• Maintain entries and updates of the supplier database.• Manage scheduled time for site surveys to commence with the supplier and obtain the planning documentation for the client sign-off.• Manage administration tasks relevant to committed timeframes.• Manage the administration of assigned dedicated stock levels.• Creation and tracking of supplier orders to delivery on MS Projects.• Understand the project task process from initiation to closure including the rollout process.• Run weekly stand-ups with the team. • Manage supplier pricing and quotes within budget.• Develop, monitor, and control project scope, cost, time and quality.• Develop project plans on Microsoft Projects for standard and upgrade projects.• Effectively track adherence to architecture design documents and ensure implementation in alignment with TSDs (Technical Solutions Documents).• Effectively report on projects, including accurate, effective, and efficient project document control and record management.• Managing any Wayleave, landlord approval, safety file, induction, and access approvals for suppliers or their relevant contractors.• Attend site surveys where possible for an understanding of project scope and to identify risks.• Liaise and coordinate with clients and suppliers regarding all project-related activities.• Provide coordination for kick-off meetings for projects and ensure that all relevant stakeholders are aware of the tasks required of them.• Manage the resources for the project from start to end.• Lead project-related meetings where necessary. Show less