Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Nkosingiphile Allen Dlamini

Nkosingiphile Allen Dlamini

You only have to do a few things right in your life so long as you don’t do too many things wrong.
Warren Buffett

Summary

Perceptive Quantity Surveyor offering 3 years of experience in developing and managing project estimates by coordinating with colleagues and clients. Successful in devising bid proposals in line with client specifications and objectives through clear communication and attention to detail. Driven to minimize costs by continually comparing project costs to estimates and coordinating with leaders on cost-cutting methods.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quantity Surveyor/Site Technician

K-PROJECTS
02.2022 - Current
  • Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
  • Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers.
  • Conducted feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labor costs.
  • Generated cost and value reports to produce accurate information on cash flow.
  • Purchased materials and coordinated deliveries to and from construction sites.
  • Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
  • Used CCS & MS Office to prepare contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and Tender documents.
  • Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.
  • Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
  • Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
  • Delivered consulting services to advise clients on cost-saving strategies and best practices.
  • Stayed current with industry regulations and standards to produce cost estimates in compliance with all relevant laws.
  • Assessed risks and uncertainties to identify potential challenges and prepare contingency plans.
  • Prepared bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business.
  • Reviewed and approved invoices and payments, verifying accuracy of expenses.
  • Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
  • Monitored project progress to identify and address changes in project scope or budget.
  • Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.
  • Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects.
  • Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
  • Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.

Quantity Surveyor/Site Foreman

Capevilla Investment
05.2021 - 01.2022
  • Managed and coordinated cost, availability, and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers.
  • Conducted feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labor costs.
  • Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
  • Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.
  • Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
  • Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
  • Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
  • Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
  • Generated cost and value reports to produce accurate information on cash flow.
  • Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.

Quantity Surveyor Intern

KISS JV (Kukhanya, Inyatsi, Stefanutti Stocks JV)
01.2018 - 08.2018
  • Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
  • Managed and coordinated cost, availability, and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers.
  • Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.

Education

Diploma - Quantity Surveying

Eswatini College of Technology, Mbabane, Eswatini
11.2019
  • 70% Minimum Average

Skills

  • Cost Estimation
  • Report Preparation
  • Document Preparation
  • Cost Control
  • Financial Control
  • Value Engineering
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Budget Planning
  • Cost Planning
  • Time Management
  • Project Management
  • MS Office, Archi-CAD & CCS expertise

Certification

  • Business Management Training - 2022
  • Project Estimating and Procurement Training - 2022

Languages

siSwati
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Sotho
Intermediate
B1

Timeline

Quantity Surveyor/Site Technician - K-PROJECTS
02.2022 - Current
Quantity Surveyor/Site Foreman - Capevilla Investment
05.2021 - 01.2022
Quantity Surveyor Intern - KISS JV (Kukhanya, Inyatsi, Stefanutti Stocks JV)
01.2018 - 08.2018
Eswatini College of Technology - Diploma, Quantity Surveying
Nkosingiphile Allen Dlamini