Munya Tendayi
Douglassville,PA
Summary
Enthusiastic, hardworking, results-oriented, highly organized, and detail-oriented Estimator/Project Manager with years’ experience in estimating and project management to deliver projects on time and within budget. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Estimator/Project Manager
Blooming Glen Contractors, Water & Wastewater Services
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Responsible for conceptual estimating, cost analysis and estimate coordination and consolidation
- Reviews the design scope and develop quantities through interpreting drawings, specifications, and technical information to come up with project material, labor, and equipment costs for bidding purposes
- Develops effective plans and schedules for constructing the project with the Fabrication Shop, and Field Superintendent and determines the means and methods necessary to meet project goals
- Confirms that the plan will maximize production, guarantee quality, minimize costs, and promote safety to ensure the success of each project
- Procurement, develop and maintain profitable relationships with subcontractors and vendors
- Coordinates cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
- Manages project cost and overall profitability of the project; maintains project profit and loss statements through cost reports monthly
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Monitors all work, including subcontractors, for safety compliance in conjunction with the Safety Manager
- Maintains project safety files and reviews the project schedule for activities requiring special safety measures.
Projects Estimator
PennFab Inc, Steel & Misc Metals Fabrication
04.2018 - 04.2021
- Perform cost estimates by breaking down material, labour, and equipment costs
- Analyze specifications, drawings, sketches, and sample layouts to establish project costs
- Review contract documents and contract addenda to determine scope of work, changes in scope and request for changes
- Assist project management with PM plan, gathering and processing data, monitoring and reporting progress as well as communication reporting and document control.
Projects Estimator
Kemper Equipment
12.2017 - 04.2018
- Analyze job specifications and drawings to determine accurate costing for projects in the aggregates material handling and processing industry, conveyors, screens, crushers recycling and asphalt equipment
- Working closely with the sales and engineering departments to prepare time, cost, and material estimates
- Prepare written reports documenting findings and recommendations for i Procurement, develop and maintain profitable relationships with subcontractors and vendors
- Participate in the CAD design and drafting, establishment of specifications, bidding and/or negotiations for additions or modifications to system facilities.
Projects Superintendent
Tongaat Hullets
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations.
Projects Coordinator
African Copper Mining Company
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
Chief Design Draftsman, Senior Design Draftsman
Tati Nickel Mining Company
- Developed CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions, and site visits.
- Interpreted technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports to make revisions to CAD drawings.
- Calculated dimensions and allowances with accurate precision for project specifications.
- Created CAD models and drawings for plant designs.
- Consulted with project managers, design consultants and sub-contractors to produce and alter drawings.
- Supported project team in design process to update details of each project.
- Trained junior staff on codes, best practices and suppliers, which enabled better self-sufficiency and task completion.
Education
Master’s - Operations & Project Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05.2021
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05.2019
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of South Africa
Pretoria05.1992
Skills
- Complex estimating principles and practices including conceptual estimating
- Cost analysis Mathematical skills Project design scopes Consulting skills
- Analytical skills Knowledge of steel fabrication processes
- HCSS HeavyJob, ProjectDoc software skills Bids and Cost Analysis Superior math MS Excel, Suite skills
Timeline
Lead Estimator/Project Manager
Blooming Glen Contractors, Water & Wastewater Services
04.2021 - 09.2023
Projects Estimator
PennFab Inc, Steel & Misc Metals Fabrication
04.2018 - 04.2021
Projects Estimator
Kemper Equipment
12.2017 - 04.2018
Projects Superintendent
Tongaat Hullets
Projects Coordinator
African Copper Mining Company
Chief Design Draftsman, Senior Design Draftsman
Tati Nickel Mining Company
Master’s - Operations & Project Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of South Africa
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