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LUKAS GERHARDUS
ALBERTS
Skilled creative thinker & decision-maker with over 23 years’ experience across Construction Management, Fabrication,
Maintenance Operations, Quality Control, Scheduling, Budgeting, Site Planning, Mechanical Installation Commissioning,
and Contract Management
Critical expertise in analyzing situations by using a systematic approach and working across SBM (Business Module), MIS
reports, Pro-re, Planning, and Execution
Sound knowledge of pressure vessel and general fabrication, non-destructive testing, destructive-testing practices,
National and International codes along with standards and practices related to fabrication and pressure vessel piping,
inspection in fabrication of Condensers, Dearetator, Enercon towers, and Vemagiri beans
Flair for adopting modern methodologies & systems in compliance with the quality standards and anchoring on-site
infrastructure activities
Distinguished abilities in understanding project scope of work, participating in technical discussion and advising on
selection of equipment while ensuring compliance with prescribed company, clients and statutory regulations
Deftness in preparing project schedules and monitoring projects with respect to cost, resource deployment, time over-
runs and quality compliance to ensure timely execution of assignments
Skilled in designing & implementing stringent systems and quality plans/ manuals to ensure high quality standards
during all the stages of project
Efficient in planning and organizing day-to-day activities related to teaching along with implementation of standards;
skilled at development of appropriate methods along with improvement of existing ones
Distinguished abilities in preparing documents and maintaining records as per ISO standards
Effective communicator with an ability to view larger picture, skilled in taking business-critical decisions; planning &
enacting improvements to align culture with organization’s strategy, vision, mission & objectives
CAREER REVIEW
Since Jun 2015: Wise Design, Madagascar as Country Manager
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Professional Skill Set
Professional Profile SENIOR MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL – Construction Management
2. Responsible for planning for the development of company growth and budgeting. Ensuring the manpower and equipment
standards are met as per the client satisfaction and that all company policy and procedures are followed and updated
Ensuring a clear safety record with meetings and site visits. Communicating to all managers and including client and feedback
on daily basis by reporting structure and meetings.
May 2009 to May 2015: Bateman, Sherritt Ambatovy Nickel project Madagascar as Resident Construction Manager
Reported directly to the Vice President of Operations. Accountable for supervising subcontractors NCC Chinese company in all
areas of work. Managed subcontractors/ placement of all people / planning / daily, weekly, and monthly meetings with client
and all other people working under and for Bateman.
Jan 2002 to Dec 2009: Murray & Roberts as Construction Manager
Growth Path:
Dec 2007 to Dec 2009: Construction Manager – Murray & Roberts MEI WSA / Benzene
Jan 2007 to Dec 2007: Construction Manager – Murray & Roberts MEI PP2
Jan 2006 to Dec 2006: Superintendent – Murray & Roberts MEI Isibonelo Colleries
Jan 2003 to Jan 2006: Superintendent – Murray & Roberts MEI Impala Platinum Springs
Jan 2002 to Jan 2003: Superintendent – Murray & Roberts Construction Ticor
Responsible for managing subcontractors while ensuring material / drawings and delivery. Identified areas to take control, set
standards and measure work standards besides evaluating work standards and correct them.
1994 to 2001: Genrec Richardsbay as Supervisor
Workshop fabrication of structure steel and mechanical equipment, sandblasting and painting and final quality
control. On site erection of structural steel and mechanical equipment at Hillside Alusaff Aluminium, Richards bay
minerals, Richardsbay Coal Terminal . all fabrication of structure steel is from normal steel to heavy fabrication
structures and pontoons , dredger and moving equipment stacker ,stacker reclaim ,conveyors .
1983 to 1994: Iscor as Boilermaker
Key Deliverables
Site Engineering Operations:
• Handling overall operations for executing construction projects within cost & time norms; organizing / participating
in project review meetings for evaluating project progress & de-bottlenecking
• Anchoring on-site construction activities to ensure completion of project within the time & cost parameters and
effective resource utilization to maximize output
• Planning, scheduling, conducting overall site management along with resource deployment and utilization besides
controlling and monitoring all project related work of department, sub-contractors, vendors, and other service
providers
• Handling entire project management activities including preparing project budget, cash flow, and forecasting
monthly cost
Project Monitoring:
• Handling overall operations for executing construction projects within cost & time norms; organizing / participating
in project review meetings for evaluating project progress & de-bottlenecking
• Overseeing the preparation of monthly progress reports entailing progress & details for engineering, procurement,
construction and commissioning activities
• Responsible for estimation, planning and execution of whole project besides coordinating with the team for
planning and execution of projects
Quality Assurance:
• Maintaining excellent relations with Statutory Authorities / Government Agencies for availing mandatory sanctions /
license; coordinating with consultant engineer, departments & supervisors for daily work progress
• Implementing standards and ensuring adherence to quality standards through in-process checks; conducting
various quality control and verification of contracts bills thereby ensuring safety as per standard procedures
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3. Billing & Contracts Management
• Reviewing the project schematic structural drawings and contract documents including technical specifications,
general condition of contract and project scope of works prepared by the Project Consultant.
• Evaluating bids, obtaining commercial clarifications, and assisting in bid negotiations prior to awarding the contract
to the contractor
• Handling all contracts and delegating authority to all company managers while maintaining a close
relationship with all client contracts, developing and training all Section Leaders to take ownership and
responsibility for their entity
• Reviewing and processing the Contractor’s progress interim payment certificates for Client approval for contractor
payment process
• Preparing commercial proposals complete with estimate for Client’s for approval along with budget forecast / cash
flow reports, weekly / monthly financial and progress reports for clients
• Managing bidding process from floating of bids to awarding of contracts, coordinating with bidders with regard to
negotiations and liaising with External Agencies for techno-commercial negotiations
ACADEMIC DETAILS
High School, Trade Certificate,
Certifications:
• IRCA training for Construction Supervisors- International Risk control Academy in 2005
• Height Safety Course: Module 2 suspension Trauma & Post Fall Arrest Rescue- Immortal Safety Products Proprietary
Limited in 2004
• People Management Programme- Roma Howard & Associates in 2002
• Planning – office, Hilti (Use and Maintenance), Working of workshop machinery, Afrox Gas Safety, Firefighting and
equipment, Breathing apparatus, 1st
and 2nd
First aid, Isolation procedure, and Use of Overhead cranes. – Iscor
Newcastle in 1994
• Roadwork 1,2,3; Welding works 1,2,3; Basic Tackle work, Boiler maker maintenance, quality awareness course,
dispute handling and group leaders course- Iscor Newcastle in 1994
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 17th
December, 1964 | Nationality: South African
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