Byron Coetzee
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor with expertise in leading complex projects and enhancing client satisfaction through effective communication and negotiation. Proven ability to manage budgets, drive project milestones, and implement cost-control strategies. Recognized for completing critical projects on schedule and within budget while maintaining comprehensive project documentation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager/Quantity Surveyor
BAHAMAS BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS
01.2023 - 12.2025
- Coordinated project progress reporting and planning utilizing Microsoft Project to ensure timely updates.
- Managed staff and procured resources efficiently to meet project demands.
- Facilitated procurement from takeoff lists through logistics, optimizing material flow.
- Forecasted and planned weekly for precise resource allocation across projects.
- Compiled and reported project finances for fiscal transparency.
- Compiled change orders, RFIs, and site instructions for seamless documentation.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary construction teams, maintain workflow, and drive project milestones.
- Collaborated with clients, subcontractors, inspectors, and regulatory bodies to ensure project alignment.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and building codes.
- Oversaw budgets and implemented cost-control strategies for effective financial management.
- Developed schedules, sequencing activities, and managed deadlines across complex projects.
- Identified risks, assessed impacts, and implemented mitigation plans.
- Resolved issues under pressure and maintained project momentum.
- Negotiated contracts and vendor agreements to enhance project value and resource efficiency.
- Implemented jobsite safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Managed change orders and adapted plans to evolve to project conditions.
- Utilized Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam, and other industry platforms.
- Delivered accurate milestone updates and maintained positive client relations.
Contracts Manager/ Project Manager
EDGE TO EDGE CONSTRUCTION
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Managed contract drafting, review, negotiation, and execution to ensure compliance with project specifications and legal standards.
- Oversaw project budgets and expenditures, implementing cost-control strategies to enhance financial performance.
- Developed detailed project schedules, sequenced activities, and ensured timely completion of critical tasks.
- Processed change orders, assessed impacts, and ensured accurate documentation and client approval.
- Identified potential risks early, developed mitigation plans, and prevented project delays through proactive problem-solving.
- Communicated project updates to clients and stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
- Led multidisciplinary construction teams to coordinate daily operations and achieve project milestones.
- Conducted site inspections to verify workmanship and enforce adherence to industry standards.
Intern
FIKILE CONSTRUCTION (Pty) Ltd.
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Coordinated project activities by assisting managers with scheduling, task tracking, and team communication.
- Documented daily site activities with progress photos and maintained logs for accurate project tracking.
- Supported quality control through inspection of workmanship, material verification, and compliance checks.
- Monitored PPE usage, reported hazards, and facilitated toolbox talks to ensure safety compliance.
- Tracked material deliveries by logging quantities and coordinating storage to ensure proper inventory management.
- Reviewed plans by learning to read blueprints, comparing them against field conditions, and noting discrepancies.
- Communicated with subcontractors to confirm task readiness and enhance workflow sequencing.
- Prepared daily and weekly progress reports, updated schedules, and summarized milestones to keep stakeholders informed.
Apprentice
EDGE TO EDGE CONSTRUCTION
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Coordinated daily site operations, optimizing subcontractor logistics and workflow to maintain project schedules.
- Enforced OSHA standards through hazard identification and toolbox talks to ensure site safety compliance.
- Executed quality control processes, conducting inspections and creating punch lists to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Interpreted blueprints and specifications to understand construction documents and contract requirements.
- Performed quantity takeoffs and prepared detailed cost estimates, enhancing accuracy in budgeting and financial tracking.
- Managed materials procurement and delivery scheduling while tracking inventory and equipment utilization.
- Administered contracts by handling change orders, RFIs, submittals, and progress reporting.
- Developed project plans by analyzing timelines, critical paths, milestones, and work sequencing.
Education
Bachelor of Technology Degree - Quantity Surveying
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa01-2020
National Diploma - Building
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa01-2018
Higher Certificate - Business Principles and Practice
Varsity College
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa01-2014
Matric Certificate - Cambridge Curriculum
St Charles College
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa12-2011
Skills
- Quantity takeoff
- Risk assessment
- Material procurement
- Purchasing and procurement
- Schedule development
- Financial reporting
- Budgeting and forecasting
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- Project collaboration
- Negotiation
- Liaising
- Facilitation
- Leadership
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Verbal and written communication
- Client relations
- Critical design review
Projects
- Edendale Hospital TB ward, 2012, R40mil
- Mercedes Benz Pinetown, 2015, R168mil
- Maritzburg Christian Church (Phase 1) 2018 R1.8mil
- RBCT (Richards Bay Coal Terminal), 2019 R2.2mil
- Maritzburg Christian Church (Phase 2)2019, R2.5mil
- Appelsbosch Hospital, 2019-2021, R33mil
- CFCI, 2022, R7.8mil
- HiP Rangers Accommodation (WWF), 2022, R3.4mil
- Premier FMCG Depot, 2022-2023, R15mil
- The Bay Hospital Upgrade to Ward G Netcare, 2022-2023, R12mil
- Mondi Homeleigh Upgrades, 2023, R3mil
- Hopetown Cottages Lots 302 & 304, 2023-2024, $3mil
- Lot 301, 2024, $500k
- The Cays, Townhouses B & C, 2023-2025, $10mil
- Carriage Houses, 2025 $480k
Training
- 2022, First Aid Level 3,
- OSHA South Africa - Occupational Safety and Health Act
- MSHA South Africa - Mining Safety and Health Act
- OHSA 30
Hobbies and Interests
- Crossfit
- Mountain biking
- Club rugby
- Fitness/Running
- Golf
- Hunting
Personal Information
Nationality: South African
Languages
- English
- Afrikaans
Certification
- OSHA 30 - 2026
- Member of the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors - 2020
Timeline
Project Manager/Quantity Surveyor
BAHAMAS BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS
01.2023 - 12.2025
Contracts Manager/ Project Manager
EDGE TO EDGE CONSTRUCTION
01.2016 - 01.2023
Intern
FIKILE CONSTRUCTION (Pty) Ltd.
11.2015 - 07.2016
Apprentice
EDGE TO EDGE CONSTRUCTION
01.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Technology Degree - Quantity Surveying
Durban University of Technology
National Diploma - Building
Durban University of Technology
Higher Certificate - Business Principles and Practice
Varsity College
Matric Certificate - Cambridge Curriculum
St Charles College