Project Manager (on contract)
Airport Company South Africa
Total years of experience :34 years, 5 Months
• Managing a portfolio of multi-disciplinary Engineering and Built Environment Projects from inception to successful completion in a PMO environment and in accordance with PMBOK version 5.0 and the 10 knowledge areas.
• Ensure projects are delivered within budget, on time, to specification and at acceptable quality
• Successfully manage the relationship with the user Client and all Stakeholders (internal & external)
• Implement the required solution(s) as per the agreed business requirements in line with Governance, Methods, Processes, Policies and Procedures
• Engage with Stakeholders to ascertain requirements, and to finalize the Project Execution Plan (PEP)
• Ensure all projects have the required documentation in place such as a Project Proposal, Business Case, Project Charter, etc.
• Develop schedules/programmes to monitor and track progress and to report on any deviations
• Responsible for, in conjunction with internal Procurement processes and department, to appoint Professional Consulting Teams, Principal Agents and Building Contractors via an either “Open Tender”, “Close Tender” or “Preferred Supplier” Procurement process.
• Working with JBCC, NEC3, GCC, FIDIC & CIDB Standard Professional Services form of contracts
• Manage and control Professional Consulting Teams and Building Contractors
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Compile reports, presentations and submissions on projects.
OVERVIEW:
Directs, administers, and coordinates the internal operational activities of the organization in accordance with Policies, Goals, and Objectives established by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Leads and directs the following functions and/or Business Units: Operations, Human Resources, Information Systems, New Business Coordination, Marketing, Project Management Office (PMO), Graphics & Digital Innovation, Incubation, Economic Development, Enterprise Development, SMME, Finance, Key Accounts, and Agency Promotion and Communication. Assists the CEO in the development of Organization Policies and Goals that cover Operations, Personnel, Financial Performance, and Growth of the Functions and/or Business Units as mentioned above. Development of Enterprises and Supplier Development. Directs Projects & Programmes within the constraints of time, cost, quality, scope and within stakeholder needs and expectations within PMO space.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & KPA’s
• Directs Programme Governance, Programme Planning, Programme Delivery & Execution, Programme Synergies and Programme Value Management
• Directs internal operations to achieve budgeted results and other financial criteria, and to preserve the capital funds invested in the enterprise.
• Participates in the development and preparation of short-term and long-range plans and budgets based upon broad organization goals and objectives. Recommends their adoption to the Chief Executive Officer.
• Directs the development and installation of procedures and controls, to promote communication and adequate information flow, and thereby solidify management control and direction of the enterprise.
• Develops and establishes operating policies consistent with the CEO’s broad policies and objectives and insures their adequate execution. Appraises and evaluates the results of overall operations regularly and systematically, and reports these results to the CEO
• Insures that all activities and operations are performed in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws governing business operations.
• Develops and maintains a sound plan of organization. Establishes policies to insure adequate management development and to provide for capable management succession for those functions/business units falling under his/her responsibility.
• Directs the development and establishment of adequate and equitable personnel policies throughout the organization, including compensation policies and employee benefit plans. Insures that the interests and welfare of employees as individuals are preserved and protected.
25 Years (1990 - 2015) consisting of:-
(6 Years: Engineering, Design & Draughting)
(19 Years: Projects/Programmes/Portfolio Management)
\[Construction Projects, Infrastructure Projects, ICT Projects and
Rail Projects, Business Projects, Business Development, CRM & Marketing
Strategic Projects, PMO's and Strategic Business Planning, EPCM/EPC\]
Designated Group: Cape Coloured
Victor Clive Chisholm (MSc; MBA; BTech; HND; PMP; PRINCE 2R; RegEngTech; ICIOB; MSAIMechE; MSAInst.D; PMI; PrPMSA; PrPM)
Senior Manager: Engineering & Projects (Black Balance Projects (Pty) Ltd)
Experience: (broad based)
Victor Clive Chisholm is a highly skilled and experienced Engineering Manager, Programme Manager, Senior Project Manager, Contract Manager, PMO Manager and Mechanical Engineer with 25 years’ experience in the Engineering, Consulting, Power & Energy, Property Development, Transport, Construction, Infrastructure & Mining Sectors. His experience spans from Conceptual/Preliminary & Detailed Design Engineering, Feasibility Studies, Drawing Office & Draughting to Project and Programme Management, Construction Management; Contract Management and Programme Management Offices (PMO’s). He is a Project Management Professional (PMP), a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Project Management and Specializes in Systems Engineering of multi-discipline Engineering.
Relevant Experience
Pressure Vessels, Piping Design & Engineering
Screw Conveyors and Conveyor Belts
ISO Tank Containers & Wine Fermenter Designs
Structural Steel Draughting & Structures
Rotary Airheaters & Tubular Airheaters (Power Generation)
Flue Gas Ducts & Extraction Fans (Power Generation)
Heat Exchangers & LPG Vessels
Coal Bunkers & Precipitators (Power generation)
Project Management of large multi-discipline projects
Programme Management of large multi-discipline projects
Contract Management & Administration (NEC3; FIDIC, JBCC)
Stake holder Management; Change Management
Business Development and Marketing
ICT Project Management; ICT Programme Management
Business Process Re-Engineering (BPR)
Business Analysis & Systems Analysis
Project Support, Project Governance, PMOs & Portfolio Management
Feasibility Studies - FEL 1, FEL 2 & FEL 3, Bankable Feasibilities
Engineering Management, Preliminary Designs & Detailed Designs
Key Skills
Engineering, Consulting, PMO’s, Project Management, Programme Management, Contract Management, Project Support & Governance, Mechanical Engineering design, Building & Development Projects & Systems Engineering and Analysis; Building & Construction; Business Cases, Planning
Major Projects:
R1, 5 billion (Limpopo Inter-modal Transportation Programme)
R700 million (Document & Knowledge Management Project)
R300 million (SAPS Railway Building Construction Facilities)
R350 million (Xstrata Coal Open Mine Infrastructure Project)
R1 billion (Konkola Copper Mine - Deep Shaft Project)
R450 million (Glencore Bulk Storage Fuel Terminal)
R520 million (Upgrade & Refurbishment of Cape Town Station)
R350 million (Upgrade & Refurbishment of Nasrec Station)
OVERVIEW
To lead and oversee and drive the Development and Growth of profitable new business, maintain existing business & Clients and to develop and maintain effective key agency relationships. To craft Business Strategy and Long Term Strategy Planning as per Corporate mission & vision. This position is responsible for all aspects of managing, directing and motivating the Business Development Team as well as Heading up and Leading the Tender Division & team, leading Tenders/Proposals and effective Marketing & Sales of Products & Services. This position enables business growth through directing and managing business development activities to ensure these are delivered in accordance with Steval Engineering’s organizational strategy and planning.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & KPA’s
Track and develop channel partners in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa for Steval Engineering.
Execute acquisitions through partners.
Develop deal flow for acquisition through channel partners and consultants.
Develop and execute strategy for business development, tenders/proposals, marketing & sales.
Create partnerships to enhance Steval Engineering’s strengths in the EPC space.
Devise Steval Engineering’s Bidding Strategy and Tender Documents for quality responsive tenders.
The efficient co-ordination and management of the Tender/Proposal generation activities.
Ensure that Tenders/Proposals are generated in accordance with Company Procedures and Work Practices.
Prepare winning Tenders/Proposals that are in line with Corporate Strategies and that are fully responsive to the requirements and objectives of the Client(s).
Contribute to the development and refinement of Company’s vision and strategy.
Support the overall process of management and corporate decision-making to ensure the organization maximizes its short, medium and long-term profitability and shareholder returns.
Liaise with directors and other executive heads on the implementation of the company’s strategic and operational plans.
Develop, review, and report on the business development division’s strategy, ensuring the strategic objectives are well understood and executed by the team
Marketing, Branding and Sales Targets drivers, BBEE scorecard and improvement & Commercial
A. Business Development
• Identify trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements; tracking individual contributors and their accomplishments
• Locates and proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities; follow up on past clients for potential expansion opportunities
• Screens potential business deals by analyzing market strategies; deal requirements; potential and financial evaluating options; resolving internal priorities; recommending equity investments
• Develops negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating clients/partners needs and goals
• Closes new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential i.e. pricing, labor rates, transport costing etc. signing of confidentiality agreements
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal and business networks; participating in professional organizations
• Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
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i. Responsible for: -
• Management & Delivery of all EPCM & EPC solutions to the Mining, Minerals and Infrastructure Industry
• Lead & Manage Conceptual Studies (FEL 1), Pre-Feasibility Studies (FEL 3), Feasibility Studies (FEL 3), Bankable Feasibility Studies and Execution (FEL 4) of Mining, Minerals, Construction & Infrastructure projects. Manage as per PEP (Project Execution Plan).
• Responsible for the development of the POP (Procurement Operations Plan); CBE (Control Budget Estimate) development and the entire Project Schedule & Plan; Project Execution Method Statement and Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Head of the Proposal Bid Team in terms of the EOI, RFI, RFP and tender processes
• Manage Multi-disciplinary projects & teams within the constraints of time, cost, quality and scope from proposal stage to closure phase
• Responsible for the entire SHERQ function and Project Support services on projects
• Lead an integrated team of Infrastructure Engineers, Civil Engineers, Structural Engineers, Mechanical & Piping Engineers, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Draughting personnel and Procurement & Contract management personnel on projects
• Carry out regular project audits to ensure project execution i.t.o. company procedures, standards and ISO 2000/2009 requirements.
• Project Bidding, Planning, Monitoring & Control. Development of manpower schedules; Project team establishment
• Management of Project Teams in terms of PMBOK version 4.0 frameworks
• Management of the entire Bidding Process including the bid team management and quality assurance and control on proposal bids
• New Business Development in terms of acquiring new businesses and opportunities nationally and internationally
• Management of all Proposal Bids and Projects via a Project Portal on the company web
• Development and creation of Divisional Balance Score Cards (BSC) and Divisional Business Plans on a 5 year basis
• Development of Order of Magnitude Estimates (OOM) and Budget Cost Estimates (BCE) for proposals and projects
• Construction management, Cold and Hot Commissioning of plant/mine
• Stakeholder Management; Business Development
ii. Responsible for: -
• The planning, definition, feasibility, design, implementation and delivery of large Built environment and Construction projects, ICT Projects, Business Improvement Projects (up to R4 billion in value) from initiation phase, concept phase execution phase to completion and hand over within the constraints of time, cost, quality, scope, performance and client satisfaction using the PMBOK version 4 framework
• Portfolio Prioritization, selection and execution. Determining optimal mix and sequence of projects in the portfolio i.e. (application portfolio, project portfolio & IT portfolio)
• Accountable for the seamless end to end Project Management Processes which includes the Strategic Alignment Process, Prioritization Process, the Needs Analysis Process, the Investment Process, the Tender & Procurement Process, the Architecture approval Process, Configuration Management Process and the Capitalization Process
• Develop Project Proposals and Business cases for investment justification and present at the necessary forums for approval and authorization
• The CAPEX budgeting process from a zero base and historical base, project cost engineering, estimating (parametric, analogous), cost control and value engineering
• The development, creation and establishment of a national Programme Management Office (PMO) with encapsulated tools, techniques, project methodologies, best practices, project manager toolkit, project templates, project governance and standard project lifecycle
• Expression of Interest (EOI) enquiry documents to procure professional teams i.e. Architects, Traffic Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Structural Engineers, Mechanical & Electrical Engineers and Civil engineers
• Management & Control of Professional Teams i.e. (Quantity/Land Surveyors, Architects, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Civil, Project Engineers, Environmentalists etc.)
• Construction & IT tender enquiry documents to procure Construction/Building Contractors/Consultants to execute the strategic, development, upgrading, refurbishment, business improvement and revitalization projects and programmes
• Tender adjudication, short listing and evaluation of professional teams and contractors as per CIDB frameworks and Procurement Policies adherence to PPPFA.
• Tender recommendation reports & investment committee reports
• Contract management, administration and close out as per NEC 4, JBCC & FIDIC
• Monitor and control of construction/execution activities and earned value graphs
• Cash flow projections monitoring as per zero based budget and corrective action (re-phasing) of under/over expenditure of actual versus planned
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control documentation and measures
• Portfolio risk identification and response control, risk management plan & risk mitigation
• Establishment of key performance areas (KPA) and ensure delivery on predetermined key performance indicators (KPI)
• Solicitation of RFI, RFP, and RFQ and QC of Tender Enquiry documents and a gate keeper for the entire Procurement Process
• Development and creation of Service Level Agreements (SLA) and Operating Level Agreements (OLA) - Construction, Development and ICT
• Development and creation of all project related strategy, policies and procedures
• Management of all PMO staff and regional project managers and responsible for the performance appraisals of staff as per job contracts/compacts
• Programme Manage the entire SARCC/Metro-rail portfolio
• Project closure and financial reconciliations
iv. Serving member on the Tender Procurement Sub-Committee (TPSC) for all approvals/disapprovals of contracts of value > R1 million & < R10 million
• Developed, designed and created an Enterprise Programme Management Office (EPMO)
• Developed and created the Organizational Structure and Role Profiles of the EPMO
• Developed and designed the EPMO Operating Model
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i. Responsible for planning, implementation and delivery of large Transformation Projects, Continuous Business Improvement Projects, Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Projects and delivery of Business Solutions end to end. Implements and Manages Group & Corporate Strategies and Policies for a cost effective Information Management (IM) & Capital Process and Programme Management in the total Distribution Area & Eskom Corporate Area by:
• Identifying gaps and overlaps between and within projects
• Providing a business case framework, guidance and assessment
• Ensuring a standard Programme Management Program & Master Plan is in place
• Performance measurement as per Master Plan
ii. Maintains tight discipline and control areas of responsibility, ensuring at all times that the Capital Programme process is adhered to, costs and wastage are minimized and that an optimal balance between cost, time and quality is achieved.
iii. Ensure that all Capital ICT Projects are completed on time, within cost and quality constraints, including change management and journey management by: -
• Surveying and managing overall project satisfaction
• Providing a consolidated project review and analysis
• Assessing and validating project estimates and proposals
• Adjudicating and evaluation of Request For Proposals (RFP’s)
• Serving as a primary change agent
• Project Life Cycle Management & Governance Processes
• Managing the benefits realization process
• Stakeholder Management Process
• Business Process Re-engineering (BPR)
• Systems Development Lifecycles Process
• Maintain & Enhance IT Infrastructure
• Software and Hardware specifications and sizing
• Application Development Process Management & Mapping
• Application version upgrades and enhancements
iv. Implements standard project management tools, systems and work practices throughout the total Distribution & Corporate Area.
v. Analyzes internal and external environment in order to optimally employ all capital resources by:
• Analyzing schedules for risks, dependencies and conflicts
• Reporting on risks and scope changes to appropriate Stakeholders & Sponsors
vi. Provide leadership to Project Managers and the Project Office as a whole in terms of contracts, staff and consultants
vii. Act as process custodian for implementation and roll-outs, and the optimization of resources by:
• Assessing overall resource requirements
• Prioritizing of projects in terms of resource allocation
• Keeping track of overall resource allocation and availability
viii. Applies relevant project management Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
ix. Continuously audits all aspects of the IM & Capital process and other functions of IM & Capital Projects in the total Distribution area and ensures that recommendations are effectively implemented
x. Integrating the Master Plan & Schedule on a high level and ensures that it reflects the status of projects
xi. Integrate all project deliverables in the programme back into the business
xii. Manage, control, adjudicate and give direction to the tender evaluation process, the recommendations of proposed solutions and the RFI & RFP processes as well as Tender Site Meetings
xiii. Motivation of all Project Teams i.e. Project Managers, Contract Managers, Project Administrators, Business Analysts, System Analysts and Architectural support personnel
xiv. Identification of dependencies / interfaces between the projects in the programme
xv. Direct & co-ordinate Value Chain Process Owners, Project Managers on the Architectural approval process, the Investment approval process and the Commercial approval process and contract negotiation
xvi. Review & revise all business cases, business specifications, business architecture and system specifications and lobbying with Value Chain Process Owners for business buy-in and support
DUTIES:
i. Produce Design & Manufacturing drawings of s/steel wine Fermenters, Screw Conveyors and IMO1 Tank Containers using AutoCAD 12 & other CAD software.
ii. Cutting list for cones domes and shells of tanks.
iii. Bill of Material (BOM) compilation.
iv. Tank inspection during and after manufacture.
v. Quality Control and Assurance.
vi. ISO standards application & adherence
vii. Architectural layouts of wine cellars
viii. Welding & Fastening techniques
ix. Design, Manufacture & Installation of Man-ways
x. Design of Manufacturing process workflow
xi. Liaison with IPE inspectors & revisions to designs as per IPE’s redlines & yellow lines
ACHIEVEMENTS & DELIVERABLES:
• Designed efficient and effective manufacturing processes
• Manufacturing turnaround time savings
• Made massive material savings on designs (bought 20% less material)
• Registration status at the South African Institute of Draughtsmen moved up from “Graduate Member” to “Member”
DUTIES:
i. Produce designs & manufacturing drawings of pressure vessels and piping systems.
ii. Material specs and designs as per ASME & RSA/CIF codes. Piping Isometrics
iii. All designs done on the boilermakers dream design package and approved by an Government certified Pressure vessel engineer & inspector
iv. Quality control, assurance and configuration developments.
v. Technical problem solving and weld mapping.
vi. Drawing and design office management.
vii. Cutting list preparations and documentation.
viii. Design office staff management & drawing consumables procurement
ix. Heat treatment procedures i.e., Hardening, Case Hardening, Tempering & Annealing
x. Painting/spraying specs preparation & allocation i.e., Sandblasting SA 2.5, red oxide primers, epoxy coatings & copon coatings measured in microns
ACHIEVEMENTS & DELIVERABLES:
•Helped marketing the company by making use of state of the art designs
•Helped to increase revenue of company by producing faster designs for manufacture
INSTITUTION PERIOD HIGHEST QUALIFICATION SUBJECTS University of Southern Queensland - Toowoomba Australia Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 Master of Business Administration (MBA) Business Ethics, Economics, Org. Behavior & Management, Change Leadership, Financial Management & Accounting, Exploring Strategy & Strategic Management, Global Information Systems Won the Deans Award for Top Academic Achievement in 2012
University of Pretoria - Graduate School of Business Jan 2003 - Dec 2006 Master of Science: MSc. (Specialization in Project Management) Research Topic: Expanding the role of the CIO in the power utility parastatal Eskom-Distribution: - South African Perspective. Subjects: Contract Law, Supply Chain, Project Finance, Marketing, Information Management, Information Systems, Information Technology, Risk Management, Project Quality, Systems Engineering & Analysis and Strategic Management, Contracts
Cranefield College of Project & Programme Management Advanced Diploma (Project Management)
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Jan 2001 - Dec 2001 Bachelor of Technology (BTech): Project Management
School of Project Management (SPM) Advanced International Diploma (Project Management) Professor Harold Kerzner & Dr. Lionel Smalley
University of Pretoria Certificate Program in Maintenance Engineering & Practice.
National Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering & Design (4 years)
1981-1984 Matric English Afrikaans Technical Drawing Welding & Metalwork Physical Science Mathematics REGISTRATION WITH PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTES/BODIES 1. Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA): RegEngTech 2. South African Institute of Mechanical Engineers: MSAIMechE 3. Project Management Charter: Professional Project Manager 4. Project Management Institute (PMI-USA): PMP (Project Management Professional) 5. Project Management S.A. (PMSA): Professional Member 6. The Chamber of Engineering Technology: Member