Geoffrey Greyling
Centurion
Summary
Resourceful project management professional with over10 years of expertise in organising business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Talented in computing cost estimates for materials, labor, equipment and production activities for small- and large-scale projects across Africa
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
SPEC AND OLYMPIC PARK
03.2017 - Current
- Managed projects from procurement to commission
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements
- Collaborated with other departments and contractors to access all necessary information and expertise to create comprehensive estimates
- Identified potential risks and challenges to project cost and timeline to adjust estimates accordingly
- Reviewed and updated cost databases to maintain access to most current and accurate information on costs and prices.
Senior Cost Estimator
SPEC AFRICA
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Used various types of costing models to complete and document technical estimates
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget
- Coordinated product installation and scheduled experienced crews to achieve project scopes of work.
Sales Manager
SPEC AFRICA, SA Fence & Gate
08.2013 - 04.2015
- Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers
- Utilized metrics to modify low-performing sales and marketing programs and plans to increase effectiveness
- Evaluated performance against goals and implemented appropriate development plans
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
Site Manager
SPEC AFRICA
06.2011 - 07.2013
- Management and Supervision of all aspects of the project Setting out of layout and perimeter
- Arrange all material and equipment delivery
- Accommodation planning
- Plan contract specifications around drawings and client requests; budget and SHE procedure
- Do all relevant paperwork daily (budget expenses, labour issues, SHE papers and minutes of meetings
- Establish start and finish date of job
- Weekly reports to OPS Manager
- Managing all aspects of site situations, including Labour Relations, Health and Safety, client liaison and administration and as well as weekly reports
- Adhere to all specifications and standards
- Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams
- Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
Education
Diploma - Project Management
Alison
South AfricaHigh School Diploma -
Jim Fouche
Bloemfontein, South AfricaSales & Marketing Course -
Moduteq (PTY) LTD
South AfricaPMP in Progress - Project Management
PMI
South AfricaSkills
- Project Planning
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- Contract Negotiation Expertise
- Client Relations
Accomplishments
Noteworthy Projects:
- Restonic Security Project: CCTV, Access Control & Intrusion Detection - Budget: R4 000 000 (2 months)
- Savino Del Bene: CCTV, Access Control & Intrusion Detection - Budget: R 2 000 000 (1 month)
- FATA - Avon Power Plant: CCTV, Access Control & Intrusion Detection - Budget: R11 000 000 (6 months)
- FATA - Dedisa Power Plant: CCTV, Access Control & Intrusion Detection - Budget: R9 400 000
- Solar Farms: Electric Fencing - Budget: R950 000 (6 months)
- Manguage Private Prison: Building Management Systems - Budget R1 7 000 000 (8 years)
- Eskom Grootvlei: Perimeter Fencey, SCADA & Integrated Security Systems - Budget: R53 000 000 (2 years)
- Johannesburg Prison: Fencing, Control Room, Access Control System, VOIP, SCADA, PSIM - Budget: R164 000 000 (3 years)
- Lesotho Military Base: Fencing, CCTV System, Intercom System (VOIP), Automation and Solar Power - Budget: R40 000 000 (6 months)
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hobbies
Golf, Hiking, Traveling
Timeline
Project Manager
SPEC AND OLYMPIC PARK
03.2017 - Current
Senior Cost Estimator
SPEC AFRICA
05.2015 - 08.2016
Sales Manager
SPEC AFRICA, SA Fence & Gate
08.2013 - 04.2015
Site Manager
SPEC AFRICA
06.2011 - 07.2013
Diploma - Project Management
Alison
High School Diploma -
Jim Fouche
Sales & Marketing Course -
Moduteq (PTY) LTD
PMP in Progress - Project Management
PMI
Similar Profiles
Luke RositaniLuke Rositani
Operations Manager at Melbourne & Olympic ParkOperations Manager at Melbourne & Olympic Park
EUNICE FAITH MUTURIEUNICE FAITH MUTURI
Guest relations at Quest Sydney Olympic ParkGuest relations at Quest Sydney Olympic Park
Michael RizzoMichael Rizzo
Mountain Adventure Lead at Utah Olympic ParkMountain Adventure Lead at Utah Olympic Park