Nicolette A Carter
Wokingham
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive expertise in project management and budget control, complemented by a strong foundation in residential construction knowledge and compliance and regulatory standards. Proficient in MS Office Suite, Bluebeam, and AutoCAD. Adept at high-level communication and committed to enhancing operational efficiency and achieve strategic objectives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
8037
8037
years of post-secondary education
Work history
TECHNICAL COORDINATOR
Vistry Group Thames Valley
Reading, Berkshire
10.2022 - Current
- Working on multiple developments in various stages of life, from initial tender stage to completion and final close out.
- Assisted in compliance with company Life of Site processes throughout design and construction phases.
- Attended design team meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Reviewed and ensured accuracy of drawings and details for commercial suitability.
- Attended progress meetings on site, contributing to project advancements as necessary.
- Managed planning processes, reviewing approvals to address conditions before site commencement.
- Established construction specifications, SAP, and Energy strategies for projects.
- Liaised with consultants to advance relevant technical matters through meetings.
JUNIOR TECHNICAL COORDINATOR
Berkeley (Oxford & Chiltern)
Taplow, Buckinghamshire
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Placed permanently on site at the Horlicks factory Development
- Coordinated third party approvals for five apartment blocks under construction, including refurbishment of old Horlicks Factory.
- Managed RFIs from subcontractors for Technical Team efficiency.
- Issued drawings to Build Team.
- Submitted information to warranty provider for each block.
- Oversaw fire safety audit coordination for Oxford & Chiltern Region, documenting 304 historic buildings with limited records.
- Facilitated resource allocation and communication among consultants and internal teams.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
Berkeley Group (Oxford & Chiltern)
Taplow, Buckinghamshire
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Assisted Technical Managers in Bracknell and Ascot with document control processes.
- Facilitated approval processes for key elements of housing projects.
- Coordinated communications with consultants on daily project tasks.
- Managed document control for Berkeley Oxford & Chiltern's fire safety audit, adhering to evolving regulations. Streamlined coordination of multiple project managers during site inspections.
Oversaw report collection on completed remedial works amidst remote working conditions.
PORTFOLIO ASSISTANT
JRL Property Management cc
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed finance documentation and meeting logistics for 10 Body Corporates and 2 Home Owner's Associations.
- Tracked income and expenses across 12 entities to uphold financial accuracy.
- Promoted rental properties through effective email campaigns and telephonic outreach.
- Conducted thorough move-in inspections while documenting property conditions accurately.
- Finalised tenant deposits during move-out inspections, overseeing maintenance requirements efficiently.
- Resolved general maintenance requests from tenants or owners with promptness.
- Produced clearance figures and certificates for property ownership transfers within the complexes.
- Referred non-compliant owners to Community Schemes Ombudsman Services, assembling necessary materials for mediation.
PROJECT ENGINEER / PROJECT MANAGER
Lesira Teq (PTY) LTD Intelligent Water
10.2015 - 12.2017
- Assist with the design of water meter chambers and pipe work
- Review designs, plans and proposals including contractor bids
- Prepare and/or review project programs
- Prepare project cost estimates
- Supervise projects and conduct quality control testing
- Assessment and appointment of consultants and contractors
- Discuss, check and finalise orders with suppliers
- Conduct or attend project meetings with stakeholders
- Co-ordinate all the technical aspects of the project
- Prepare monthly project status/progress reports
- Keep an accurate record and electronic data base of all elements of the project, including Financial data.
- Reason for Leaving: Contract Complete, no new projects available
SITE ENGINEER
Hans Brink & Associates cc. Civil Engineering Consultants
04.2014 - 10.2015
- Project Managing the Upgrading of the Roads and Storm Water Systems in Soshanguve V ext 1 construction phase where 3km of Ultra Thin Reinforced Concrete road and 2.6km of storm water systems are being constructed in the residential area of Soshanguve V ext 1
- Working in close contact with the Tshwane project manager, the Contractor and all other Tshwane departments needed throughout the project
- Coordinating the majority of meetings held, whether it is progress meetings, technical meetings or PSC meetings. Responsible for all communication and minutes of these meetings
- Measuring, approving and submitting the payment certificates and progress reports for the project
- Responsible for all admin and record keeping as well as any daily technical difficulties occurring on site.
- Inspecting the quality of all construction, especially the thin concrete preparation and concrete casting
- Off site, I gave presentations on the UTRC to municipalities and contractors when Hans Brink was not available.
- Reason for Leaving: Contract Complete, no new projects available
SITE ENGINEER/ ASSISTANT SITE MANAGER
New Century Developments
07.2013 - 03.2014
- Accountable for communication between Head Office and Site Manager of the Development of GaRankuwa Zone 10
- Managing all admin on site; drawings, testing, quality control records, budget records, employee attendance records, etc.
- Carryover of all project info through three successive Site Managers, filling in for Site Manager when needed - running a full site with teams on Water, Sewer, Storm Water, Road Layerworks and UTRC construction
- Managing stock keepers and ordering new material for the site
- Reason for Leaving: Company Financial Difficulties, very unstable
CIVIL TECHNICIAN
Hans Brink & Associates cc. Civil Engineering Consultants
11.2010 - 06.2013
- Providing management and support on various projects; property developments and road and stormwater projects
- Completing CAD drawings for each project as well as tender documents and meeting minutes
- Performing detailed site inspections and compiling inspection reports
- Responsible for all admin associated with each project; meeting arrangements, meeting minutes distribution and all-purpose record keeping
- Editing and updating the company manual on Ultra Thin Reinforced Concrete construction methods as well as compiling and giving presentations on the UTRC
- Assisting in general office admin such as compiling the company profile and setting up the company website
- Reason for Leaving: Redundancy
STUDENT ASSISTANT
Gautrans Department of Transport, Roads and Works
07.2007 - 06.2010
- Assisting in general office admin; filing, copying or office runner
- Monitoring and assisting in material testing at Koedoespoort materials laboratory
- Monitoring and assisting in material testing on various sites
- Reason for Leaving: Learnership complete
RECEPTIONIST
Drs Erasmus, Roux and Partners
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Taking calls for appointment scheduling, test result follow ups or general customer care, patient file management and correspondence from in house doctors with their patients
- Reason for Leaving: University classes started
Education
B.Tech Civil Engineering - Construction Management
Tshwane University of Technology
National Diploma - Civil Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
B.Tech Architecture - Professional - Architecture
Tshwane University of Technology
Grade 12 - Mathematics, Science, Biology, Technical Drawing, English, Afrikaans
Willowmoore High School
Skills
- MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Blubeam
- Internet
- AutoCAD (basic)
- Residential construction knowledge
- Budget control
- Project Management
- Site plan interpretation
- Energy efficiency principles
- High-Level communication
- Compliance and regulatory knowledge
Languages
Afrikaans
English
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
TECHNICAL COORDINATOR
Vistry Group Thames Valley
10.2022 - Current
JUNIOR TECHNICAL COORDINATOR
Berkeley (Oxford & Chiltern)
05.2021 - 09.2022
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
Berkeley Group (Oxford & Chiltern)
04.2019 - 04.2021
PORTFOLIO ASSISTANT
JRL Property Management cc
04.2018 - 01.2019
PROJECT ENGINEER / PROJECT MANAGER
Lesira Teq (PTY) LTD Intelligent Water
10.2015 - 12.2017
SITE ENGINEER
Hans Brink & Associates cc. Civil Engineering Consultants
04.2014 - 10.2015
SITE ENGINEER/ ASSISTANT SITE MANAGER
New Century Developments
07.2013 - 03.2014
CIVIL TECHNICIAN
Hans Brink & Associates cc. Civil Engineering Consultants
11.2010 - 06.2013
STUDENT ASSISTANT
Gautrans Department of Transport, Roads and Works
07.2007 - 06.2010
RECEPTIONIST
Drs Erasmus, Roux and Partners
01.2006 - 01.2007
B.Tech Civil Engineering - Construction Management
Tshwane University of Technology
National Diploma - Civil Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
B.Tech Architecture - Professional - Architecture
Tshwane University of Technology
Grade 12 - Mathematics, Science, Biology, Technical Drawing, English, Afrikaans
Willowmoore High School
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