Beresford Andrews

Experience

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  Element Consulting Engineers

  Jan 1999 - May 2006

  Project Manager

  Oversaw and managed all municipal construction projects and coordinated with other project managers Clearly planned and determined project requirements to determine necessary materials and staffing Prepared project financial projectionsMaintained project safety standardsDid project administration, prepared project proposals and resolved any client issuesEnsured that all proposals and contracts were signed and approved Maintained detailed work schedules and hired additional staff as necessary Assisted with the process of selecting project design teamsCoordinated with various sub-contractorsExecuted quality control practicesCommunicated project status and issues timeously and maintained technical and administrative control of projectsNegotiated contract details and prepared final contracts for each project Performed all necessary project research for each civil engineering project Took responsibility for contracts and procurement mattersServed as primary contact for marketing including, contract bidding and approval activitiesEnsured project compliance with applicable legislation, policies and conditions applicable to Municipal Infrastructure Grant(MIG). Undertook technical and feasibility studies including site investigations Show less

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  ASCH Consulting Engineers

  Jun 2006 - Jul 2010

  Associate

  Managed and supervised team members in the Vredenburg office and on siteDid project planning, oversaw project support activities, such as quality assurance, configuration control and project interfacePlanned and monitored budgets and scheduled performance, implemented cost and scheduled control proceduresTook responsibility for proper administration of construction contracts and for obtaining all necessary permits and licensesDid contract management, contract documentation and administrationTook responsibility for the management of project deliverables to achieve within cost, quality and time constraints Served as primary contact for marketing, provided support in the area of marketing strategy and management Contributed substantively to the municipality’s strategic infrastructure planning, maintenance and performance planning Show less

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  Nadeson Consulting Services

  Aug 2010 - Dec 2017

  Director

  Manage and supervise team members (including 40 engineers) in the Vredenburg and George offices and on sitePerform financial management of projects and cash flow review functionsPerform the marketing function , recognise business opportunities and put together bids to win new business as well as negotiate and agree on contracts project performanceManage and oversee all civil construction projects and coordinate with other project managersNegotiate contract details, do contract administration, compile contract documentation and prepare final contracts for each projectEnsure adherence with client specifications and compile reports for municipalities (upgrades and new infrastructure) Prepare and submit tenders including budget estimates and progress and cost tracking mile-stonesKeep abreast of new legislation, government policy and best practiceEnsuring project compliance with applicable legislation, policies and conditions applicable to Municipal Infrastructure Grant(MIG) Show less

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  Breede Valley Municipality

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2020

  Manager

  Responsible for all the Roads and Stormwater infrastructure within the Breede Valley Municipality.Responsible for all maintenance and repairs to all the Roads and Stormwater infrastructure.Liaison with contractors, officials from other government departments, councilors and the public.Preparation of tender documents for contractors and material suppliers.Planning for upgrades of Roads and Stormwater infrastructure.Managing maintenance and repair teams in Worcester, Rawsonville, De Doorns and Touwsriver.Compilation of maintenance programs for the different towns within the Breede Valley municipality.Managing the pavement system of the municipality.Managing the resealing of roads projects.Managing Pothole repair, crack sealing and slurry of roads.Determine the extent of deterioration of storm water and road systems. Show less

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  Daveng Consulting Engineers

  Jul 2020 - now

  Route Manager

  Responsible for all the Roads and Stormwater infrastructure and Maintenance from Vanrhynsdorp to Kammieskroon (255km).Assessment of road and Stormwater conditions.Identification of the type of Maintenance to be done within the areas of the road.Budgeting and quality control of works.Responsible for all maintenance and repairs to all the Roads and Stormwater infrastructure.Liaison with contractors, officials from other government departments, councilors and the public.Supervision of Contractor and Sub Contractors.Planning for upgrades of Roads and Stormwater infrastructure.Managing maintenance and repair teams.Compilation of maintenance programs and issuing of Job Instructions to the Contractor and Sub Contractors of the completion works.Managing the pavement system.Managing the resealing of roads projects.Managing Pothole repair, crack sealing and slurry of roads.Determine the extent of deterioration of storm water and road systems.Managing the IT IS system for SANRAL.Compilation of Reports for SANRAL and the measuring of works and compilation of payment certificates. Show less