Nic Strehler

Experience

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  Rand Afrikaans University

  Jan 2001 - Nov 2002

  Learning Facilitator - Civil Engineering

  Facilitate learning through small study groups of undergrad students in earlier years of study. Primarily involving explanations and worked examples of complex subjects and problems as well as assisting with current projects and tasks.

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  Hernic Ferrochrome (Pty) Ltd

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2001

  Student Intern

  Concept designs for Slurry Drying Platforms.

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  Contimbri Builders

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2002

  Student Intern

  Assisting Site Foreman with all daily duties and running of building site.

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  Group Five

  Jan 2003 - Jun 2007

  Senior Site Engineer | Site Agent

  I cordinated projects and site operations, overseeing technical, practical and financial execution an diminishing project delays through effective risk management and effective resource management and I assigned tasks, using best application of skills and resources and forging robust, productive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

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  Murray and Dickson Construction (Pty) Ltd

  Jul 2007 - Apr 2014

  Contracts Manager | Shareholder

  I performed robust contracts management, focusing on the achievement of Cost, Time and Quality and I planned and programmed projects, monitoring progress, aligning with programme requirements, implementing corrective actions as required. I liaised extensively with the Client and professional team of Investors, Designers, Engineers, Architects, Specialists and End Users, maintaining clear lines of communication and overseeing inter-dependencies. I also coordinated, scheduled and managed up to 1000 project staff and contractors, promoting knowledge sharing, mutual support and common goals. I managed resources, ensuring availability of all required personnel, materials and plant to achieve business continuity. Additionally I was responsible for all OH&S matters, including monitoring processes to ensure safe working practices and performing robust risk management and mitigation, implementing corrective measures as appropriate. As Quality Assurance Coordinator, I monitored productivity, performance and output to ensure regulatory and legislative compliance and the delivery of quality standards. I also performed cost-control of all construction activities, aligning with Bill of Quantities, reporting allowable vs actual expenditure and analysing in collaboration with the QS. Show less

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  THE CHANGEROOM - HUMAN PERFORMANCE

  May 2014 - Apr 2017

  Small Business Owner

  I set-up and developed a small training facility, providing professional and life-changing training to private clients.

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  The Cavaleros Group

  Apr 2017 - now

  Head Of Department | Developments, Projects, and Facilites