Barry Andrews

Experience

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  Civil and Coastal Engineering (Pty) Ltd

  Jan 1992 - Dec 1994

  Civil Engineering Trainee

  ★Undertook a variety of civil engineering related functions including construction of numerous roads, bridges and storm water infrastructure★Acted as site agent, oversaw operations on a day-to-day basis and ensured that work was done safely, on time and within budget and to the right quality standards★Performed a quantity surveying role and took responsible for managing all project costs from pitch to completion★Produced budgets, undertook costs analysis for building projects, monitored the cost of site resources★Assisted with contract selection, administration and project management★Estimated and analysed work performed to request payment from clients★Attended meetings and liaised with stakeholders on commercial matters★Compiled reports on and advised on building and maintenance costs★Prepared tender and contract documents★Managed site staff and kept the team motivated Show less

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  Haw and Inglis (Pty) Ltd

  Jun 1996 - Dec 1997

  Civil Engineering Trainee

  ★Performed a quantity surveying role and managed all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures★Liaised with clients and a variety of professionals including architects and subcontractors★Resolved design and development problems★Managed budgets and project resources★Did project management and ensured the project complied with legal requirements, especially health and safety★Managed contracts and ensured projects ran smoothly and structures were completed within budget and on time Show less

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  Element Consulting Engineers

  Jan 1999 - May 2006

  Project Manager ♦ Municipal Construction Projects ♦ Project Compliance

  ★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 projections★Maintained project safety standards★Did project administration, prepared project proposals and resolved any client issues★Ensured 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 teams ★Coordinated with various sub-contractors★Executed quality control practices★Communicated project status and issues timeously and maintained technical and administrative control of projects★Negotiated 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 matters★Served as primary contact for marketing including, contract bidding and approval activities ★Ensured 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 Director & Contract Manager ♦ Project Management ♦ Cost Control

  ★Managed and supervised team members in the Vredenburg office and on site ★Did project planning, oversaw project support activities, such as quality assurance, configuration control and project interface★Planned and monitored budgets and scheduled performance, implemented cost and scheduled control procedures ★Took responsibility for proper administration of construction contracts and for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses★Did contract management, contract documentation and administration★Took 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 (Pty) Ltd

  Aug 2010 - now

  Director & Contract Manager ♦ Construction Projects ♦ Contract Administration

  Nadeson Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd , previously known as Asch Consulting Engineers is based Vredenburg (Western Cape).Some of my key responsibilities include : ★Manage and supervise team members (including 40 engineers) in the Vredenburg and George offices and on site★Perform financial management of projects and cash flow review functions★Perform the marketing function , recognise business opportunities and put together bids to win new business as well as negotiate and agree on contracts project performance ★Manage and oversee all civil construction projects and coordinate with other project managers★Negotiate contract details, do contract administration, compile contract documentation and prepare final contracts for each project★Ensure 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-stones★Keep abreast of new legislation, government policy and best practice★Ensuring project compliance with applicable legislation, policies and conditions applicable to Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) Show less