Chris De Beer

Experience

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  Ruducor Construction / Concor Construction / Booysens & Koorn Consulting Engineers

  Jan 1997 - Dec 1998

  Student
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  Encotech Consulting Engineers

  Jan 1999 - Dec 1999

  Student
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  Bigen Africa

  Jan 2001 - Oct 2014

  Projects Engineer, Associate Director & Principal Director

  In my roles as Principal Director and Projects Engineer, I was responsible for the planning, design and construction of numerous township development projects. I was also afforded the opportunity to hone my civil engineering design skills in terms of the full design process applicable to bulk water and sanitation, internal water and sanitation networks, road upgrades, and stormwater systems. Key responsibilities included:• Planned and managed projects, monitored construction, and supervised several major housing development projects• Ensured projects ran smoothly, and that structures were completed within budget and on time• Planned and designed municipal services infrastructure, public and private township developments, water reticulation schemes, and the provision of essential services to more than 40,000 residential stands• Utilised a range of computer software for developing detailed designs• Assessed and controlled construction quality, water supply and sewage, and roads/stormwater upgrade systems• Consolidated Municipal Infrastructure Program (CMIP) data capturing and analysis• Developed business plans• Conducted technical and feasibility studies, including site investigations• Managed budgets and project resources • Compiled tender documentation• Evaluated and adjudicated tenders• Selected and structured project teams • Managed documentation and communications• Liaised with clients and a variety of professionals, including architects and subcontractors• Supervised 20+ employees, including civil engineers and consultants• Fulfilled site supervision responsibilities for a period of three yearsPlease see my project section for details on projects in this role. Show less

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  Calgro M3 Developments (Pty) Ltd

  Nov 2014 - Dec 2019

  Senior Project Manager

  Responsible for the provision of professional project management services to internationally recognised standards in the property development industry. My responsibilities extend to planning, managing and executing projects with innovative and cost-effective solutions, and leading multi-disciplinary professional teams to achieve the desired project outcomes. Key responsibilities include:• Project managing the largest, multi-faceted, integrated housing development currently in South Africa• Planning, budgeting and controlling of high-value projects, whilst managing multiple smaller projects in tandem• Private Public Partnerships and funding• Budgeting, reporting and compliance• Managing stakeholders in private, public and community environments• Scope, schedule and cost management• Risk management• Quality management• Procurement management• Resource management• Providing effective leadership and guidance to both my team, and within the larger group structure of the organisation• Managing a Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, and Project CoordinatorProject Experience & Achievements:The Fleurhof Housing Development project is a private/public partnership between Fleurhof Extension 2 (Pty) Ltd and the City of Johannesburg, comprising 11,322 units, and conforming to Government’s Breaking New Ground (BNG) principles. Project value: NZ$540 millionThe Jabulani CBD, Soweto Johannesburg Community Residential Development, comprises the upgrading of 500 old mining hostel units.La Vie Nouvelle Retirement Village in Johannesburg comprises 350 upmarket residential units with a commercial value equivalent to NZ$200, 000 – NZ$250,000 per unit. Show less

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  Stellar Projects Ltd

  Jan 2020 - now

  Senior Civil Engineer