Farai Clement Tom

FARAI CLEMENT TOM Areas of expertise: Value management Cost control Procurement strategy Building Substructure Change control Infrastructure development and Maintenance Project management Feasibility studies Location: Harare Phone: - - Email:- Languages English DOB 18/11/86 Place of Birth: Chitungwiza Licence: Class 4 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY A results driven, self-motivated and resourceful quantity surveyor working as part of a busy team effectively managing all the costs relating to building and civil engineering projects. Having a proven track record of minimizing the costs of a project and enhancing value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality. Possessing excellent foresight & the ability to plan ahead when working on construction projects. Can communicate effectively with developers / contractors & would be an asset to any employer who respects loyalty & responsibility. Currently looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, ambitious and growing institute to forge a career as a first class quantity surveyor. WORK EXPERIENCE 09/2022 – to date Construction Manager/ Quantity Surveyor, Modus Construction Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met. Ensuring timely completion of projects to build client trust while avoiding unnecessary penalties. Working within the budget by adequately estimating the costs and cutting unnecessary expenses. Procuring and allocating resources to ensure there is no shortage while avoiding any unnecessary delays. Managing both internal and external risks within the project’s lifetime. Negotiating contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements. Determining needed resources (manpower, equipment & materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations. Supervise the work of laborers etc and giving them guidance when needed. Evaluating progress and prepare detailed reports. Ensuring adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues. Writing and managing construction bids for tender. Developing indicative pricing for all company construction and development projects. Ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations. 04/2021 – 09/2022 Quantity Surveyor/ Construction Manager , Plan Infrastructure Development, Zimbabwe Responsibilities: Preparing Bills of Quantities, Schedule of materials and Contract Documents as applicable Preparing cost reports and cash flow projections Advising on the selection of appropriate Contractors Preparing interim valuations for interim certification and certifying valuations Negotiating and agreeing with clients on the final cost of a project Overseeing and directing projects from conception to completion. Coordinating and directing construction workers and subcontractors Preparing internal and external reports pertaining to job status Negotiating terms of agreements and drafting contracts 01/2018 – 04/2021 Quantity Surveyor, MAS QS Partnership, Zimbabwe Responsibilities: Preparing Bills of Quantities, Schedule of materials and Contract Documents as applicable Preparing cost reports and cash flow projections Advising on the selection of appropriate Contractors Interim certification, valuing variation, final account 04/2017’ – 01/2018 Lecturer, Mutare Polytechnic, Zimbabwe Responsibilities: Lecturing - Construction Accounting, Pricing and Estimating, Measurement of Construction Works 1 & 2, Construction Technology, Civil Engineering Construction. Integrated technology into classroom instruction including video, online content and use of distributed learning capabilities. Wrote and modernized Quantity Surveying course materials, including syllabi, writing assignments and exams. Developed and proctored exams to properly gauge information retention and student performance. Organized class events and activities to promote learning. Created lecture presentations for both online and in-class environments. Completed and submitted reports to administration detailing Quantity Surveying course activities and plans. 08/2013 – 03/2017 Quantity Surveyor/Planning Officer (Harare Metropolitan Province Public Works), Zimbabwe Responsibilities: Maintained privacy and confidentiality of all information for existing and prospective clients to protect personal and business interests. Devised, enhanced and communicated deliverable timetables by reviewing project requirements, scope and resources to make accurate assessments. Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data. Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks and limitations. Delivered comprehensive bid proposals for construction projects and gained client approval on costs. Determined project objectives, budgets and schedules by coordinating with clients and teammates and optimized plans to meet changing conditions. Planned maintenance workplans and schedules for government buildings. Supervised the construction of structures and provided weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports 09/2012 – 07/2013 Quantity Surveyor, Daytona Construction, Zimbabwe Responsibilities: Calculated correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors and vendors. Determined project objectives, budgets and schedules by coordinating with clients and teammates and optimized plans to meet changing conditions. Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data. Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks and limitations. Devised, enhanced and communicated deliverable timetables by reviewing project requirements, scope and resources to make accurate assessments 08/2010 – 08/2012 Jnr Quantity Surveyor, MAS QS Partnership, Zimbabwe Responsibilities: Prepared Bills of Quantities, Schedule of materials and Contract Documents as applicable Prepared cost reports and cash flow projections Advised on the selection of appropriate Contractors Prepared interim valuations for interim certification Negotiated and agreed with clients on the final cost of a project EDUCATION 2007 - 2012 Bsc Hons in Quantity Surveying, National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe – Degree Class 2.2 2005 - 2006 ‘A’ Level. Ruya Adventist High, Zimbabwe (3 ‘A’ levels) 2001 – 2004 ‘O’ Level, Ruya Adventist High, Zimbabwe (10 ‘O’ levels) ADDITIONAL SKILLS Project Program of Works: Office Projects Billing: Excel and Pro Takeoff Software Microsoft Office AFFILIATIONS SAQA – South African Qualifications Accreditation AAQS – African Association of Quantity Surveyors Introductory level Certificate (Awarded) Intermediate Level Certificate (Awarded) Advanced Level Certificate (In progress) REFERENCES 1. Mr P. Mafukidze Partner MAS QS Partnership No. 1 Kamil Court Cnr 8th Street/ H. Chitepo Avenue Harare - - 2. Mrs. V. Muropa Head of Department Civil Department Mutare Polytechnic P.O. Box 640, Josiah Tongogara/Vincent Ave Mutare - - 3. Mr. K. Manyatwa Ministry of Local Government, Public Works & National Housing Harare Metropolitan Province P. O. Box CY 451 Causeway Harare -