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Fadzai Ushewokunze

Smethwick,West Midlands

Summary

Driven by a lifelong dream of working on building and infrastructure projects, I recently began building a new career in construction project management. As the current project nears its end, I am eager to progress and continue working in the industry by securing a new opportunity.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Commissioning Document Controller

Balfour Beatty
Smethwick
10.2022 - Current
  • Managed production of 95 Commissioning Inspection Test Plans for hospital construction project, supporting subcontractors and project managers with quality assurance, meeting submission deadlines and communicating progress to relevant stakeholders
  • Personally managed notification system, of commissioning and witnessing activities - quality checking approximately 4000 documentation submissions and ensuring deadlines are met as per contract requirements
  • Personally developed tools and trackers to monitor documentation completion status for specific and overall commissioning activities, as well as monitoring commissioning activity progress for final reports and regularly presented to SMT
  • Quality management including ensuring document adhesion to BS1192 Naming Convention, observation of security protocols, quality checking document uploads into Viewpoint 4P
  • Managed and trained team of document controllers in document control and records management best practices
  • Assisted with updating and improving working practices in document control and records management approach.

Project Coordinator

Ferris Ltd
Redditch
06.2022 - 10.2022
  • Personally responsible for over 80 clients at any one time, supporting critical restoration construction projects in need of immediate attention
  • Achieved completion within tight deadlines as property damage usually affected client health and safety, and security
  • Liaised with external vendors to secure necessary resources and services with short time limits
  • Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to acquire resources within budgets
  • Successfully finding alternatives to meet client satisfaction
  • Translated senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff
  • Facilitated client meetings, providing updates on project progress and addressing complaints and concerns
  • Managed to complete over 96% without complaints and received positive feedback on relationship management
  • Recommended process improvements in project management methodologies to enhance workflow efficiency
  • Oversaw procurement process for project supplies, minimising delays and cost overruns.

Commercial Assistant

Amciv Ltd
Smethwick
11.2019 - 09.2021
  • Administrative support for quantity surveyors including finance admin and invoice processing for 3, tier 1 clients.
  • Supported monthly applications for payments to subcontractors.
  • Developed spreadsheets and maintained documents for monthly reconciliations.

Recruitment and Business Project Manager

Stone House Care and Recruitment
Kidderminster
01.2017 - 11.2019
  • Built domiciliary care business from conception, on behalf of investors which, in 5 years achieved £750k+ turnover
  • Maintained solid, open communications and developed strong relationships with all stakeholders which resulted in over 98% positive feedback.
  • Identified premises, arranged procurement of all facilities and equipment, and established working systems within budget and on time.
  • Created and implemented all business policies and procedures including HR, Health and Safety, Quality Assurance, Operations etc
  • Prepared bids for tenders and won 3 government contracts within first 2 years of operation.
  • Achieved project completion on time and within budget, maintaining exceptional company reputation with local authorities and held CQC body 'good rating'.
  • Recruited entire operational team of 30, led, and organised training.
  • Developed new analytics tools, enabling improved understanding of project impacts and successes
  • Documented and maintained contractual, statutory, and regulatory compliance with 100% successful audits.
  • Provided progress reports, monthly performance, and business issues to company board.

Project Manager

Freda Miles Event Design and Management
Birmingham
09.2015 - 12.2017
  • Managed event budgets of up to £50k, ensuring cost-effective resourcing and planning
  • Facilitated smooth running of events, leading pre-event team briefings to present final action plan and provide updates on last-minute details
  • Led and motivated talented project teams that included up to 50 event staff and contractors, consistently achieving against KPIs.

Education

MSc - Construction Project Management

University of Wolverhampton
10.2022 -

Bachelor of Business Studies - Human Resources

Monash University
01.2011 -

Skills

  • Construction documentation management
  • Client relationship management
  • Project costs management
  • Subcontractor management
  • Project scheduling
  • Risk mitigation and control
  • Schedule management
  • Lifecycle project competence
  • Resource scheduling
  • Proficiency in BIM360, Viewpoint 4P, Microsoft Projects, Aphex

Timeline

Commissioning Document Controller

Balfour Beatty
10.2022 - Current

MSc - Construction Project Management

University of Wolverhampton
10.2022 -

Project Coordinator

Ferris Ltd
06.2022 - 10.2022

Commercial Assistant

Amciv Ltd
11.2019 - 09.2021

Recruitment and Business Project Manager

Stone House Care and Recruitment
01.2017 - 11.2019

Project Manager

Freda Miles Event Design and Management
09.2015 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Business Studies - Human Resources

Monash University
01.2011 -

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